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).
Specification revision for Bentley Chassis 4-B-50, detailing changes to the rear axle.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 111\4\ scan0213 | |
| Date | 20th May 1941 | |
| 800a To,Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/CP. cc Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} (struck through) Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/CP.9/LH.{Mr Haworth}20.5.41. Bentley Chassis 4-B-50. Bentley Unit B.80-No.1. Specification of the above Chassis is revised as follows :- Work carried out at Clan 8.5.41. Previous specification Rear Axle LOP.GB.4234 9 x 37 ratio (axle No.3-B-50) C/E to above LOP. GB.3486 Bevel wheel) 9 x 37 GB.3487 Pinion ) U.S.A GEARS. -- removed Revised Specification Rear Axle LOP. GB.4234. 9 x 37 ratio. 1.5 off set semi floating axle (axle No.Exp.2) C/E to above LOP. incorporating GB.3486 Bevel Pinion) 9 x 37 GB.3487 Pinion ) S/ZN U.S.A. GEARS. One new Timken roller bearing fitted to N.S Diff.casing. Hoff.345 Bearing fitted to O.S. Diff casing - this bearing has ball locating holes elongated to .100. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/CP. | ||