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).
List of parts and modifications for the Bentley 11 thermostat system and thermometer bottle.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 156\1\ scan0307 | |
| Date | 30th October 1937 | |
| HFS. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Std. 1328 BY/NS.{Norman Scott}4/G.30.10.37. BENTLEY 11. THERMOSTAT SYSTEM AND THERMOMETER BOTTLE. Please receive herewith two blueprints of the folowing, and an extra print of parts marked @ :- S.CD.141 Mod. to Thermostat Housing. S.CD.149 Mod. to S.CD.141 to suit Thermometer Bottle. @ Ex.S.186 End Cover and Housing 1 off. Ex.S.187 Thermostat. 1 off. Ex.S.188 Water Pipe. 1 off. @ Ex.S.189 Hose Connection. 1 off. Ex.S.190 Joint Thermostat Housing. 1 off. Ex.S.192 Bottom Water Pipe. 1 off. Ex.S.193 Bottom Water Pipe Extension. 1 off. The following standard existing parts will also be required :- E.35967 Rubber Hose. 2 off. D.75953-7 Thermometer Bottle. 1 off. E.53188 Union. 1 off. No.1A. Jubilee Clip. 4 off. KB.354 Stud Hose Connection. 4 off. K.4008 Nut 4 off. K.9008 Washer 4 off. D.72215 Taper Pin. 1 off. 2 off the 8 existing studs which are at present in the cylinder head will have to be replaced by the following (nearside of car) :- KB.266 Stud 2 off. The above drawings have been detailed in accordance with memos :- Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Std.22/MH.{M. Huckerby}29.9.37. and Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Std.5/MH.{M. Huckerby}9.10.37. Please instruct for one set. BY/NS.{Norman Scott} | ||