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 V Chassis 9-B-V, Unit B 60 - No. 3, detailing changes to the rear axle and wiring.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 124\2\ scan0253 | |
| Date | 29th October 1940 | |
| To Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/CP c. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} c. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/CP.7/EC.29.10.40. Bentley V Chassis 9-B-V Unit B 60 - No. 3 Specification of the above chassis is revised as follows :- Work carried out at Clan 28.10.40. Previous Specification Rear Axle LOP GB 3723 Semi Floating Complete to above LOP incorporating :- GB 3486 Wheel ) 9 x 37 GB 3487 Pinion) ratio Removed Revised Specification Rear Axle LOP GB 4686 Semi Floating 11 x 41 ratio Complete to above LOP ex B. 4 AW Chassis incorporating :- GB 4510 Bevel wheel GB 4591 Bevel Pinion Wiring Battery Starter Switch Cable Modified to run along top of frame instead of underneath. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/CP Take out of file & tear up | ||