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 listing the status of modifications for Bentley and 20/25 HP chassis.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 30\3\ Scan154 | |
Date | 17th April 1935 guessed | |
ITEM (1) DESIGN POSITION. BENTLEY CHASSIS. Frame cross and separate gearbox (engine moved forward 3.00") In hand. Instruments with concave dials. In hand. Noise insulation for dashboard. In hand. 3.5" bore engine. In hand. Needle rollers on brake actuating toggles. Completed. Gas tight scheme for isolated gear change lever housing. Completed. Strengthened axle pivot. Completed. Modified engine oil suction pipe to suit engine moved forward 3.00". In hand. 20/25 HP. CHASSIS. Engine controls to suit Marles steering box. Completed. Gas tight pedals. In hand. Water excluders on front brakes - oil drain from brake camshafts. Completed. Modification to hypoid axle casing to enable original 20/25 hypoid gears to be used in it. Completed. Revision of gas tight scheme for isolated gear change lever housing. In hand. Steering column adjustable for length. In hand. Propellor shaft calculations to suit hypoid rear axle. Completed. | ||