From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Design position report detailing modifications and updates for Bentley and 25/30 HP chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 161a\4\ scan0127 | |
| Date | 17th September 1936 | |
| ITEM. (1) DESIGN POSITION. BENTLEY CHASSIS. Bentley III - Arrangement of chassis with torsion bar suspension. In hand. " III - Flexible front engine mounting. In hand. " III - Torsion bar front suspension. In hand. " III - Front wheel, pivot and front brakes. In hand. Tappet push rod with separate cup. Completed. Further modifications to isolated change gear bearings. Completed 14.9.36. Earthing spring for front hubs - wireless equipped cars. In hand. Foot switch to suit English and Continental dimming requirements. In hand. Improved front stabilising bumper. In hand. Modified lubrication of brake camshafts. In hand. 25/30 HP. CHASSIS. Modified lubrication of brake camshafts. In hand. Chevrolet type induction manifold. In hand. Stiffened air intake flange on Stromberg carburetter. Completed 17.9.36. Tappet push rod with separate cup. Completed. Further modifications to isolated change gear bearings. Completed 14.9.36. Earthing spring for front hubs - wireless equipped cars. In hand. Footswitch to suit English and Continental dimming requirements. In hand. | ||