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).
Status report on various design schemes and drawings for the 3½ Litre Bentley Chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 30\4\ Scan232 | |
| Date | 14th July 1934 | |
| - 7 - 3½ LITRE BENTLEY CHASSIS. RR.Sch.676 Accelerator Controls (⅔ Throttle Opening on Hand). Detail drawings completed and issued .............. 15.5.34. LeC.3892 Starter Motor Reduction Gear ....................Recd. 30.4.34. Detail drawings completed and issued .............. 28.5.34. N.Sch.4035 Modfns. to Steering Column (Works request) .......Recd. 1.5.34. Detail drawings completed and issued .............. 18.7.34. N.Sch.3786 Layout of Front Brake Mechanism .525 Cams - 14.125 Dia. Drums. .375 Liners ...........Recd. 21.2.34. N.Sch.3787 Layout of Rear Brake Mech: .4675 Cams - 14.125 Dia. Drums. .375 Liners ...........Recd. 21.2.34. N.Sch.3974 Aluminium Brake Shoes - Rear Brakes 14.125 Dia. Drums ......................................... Recd. 15.2.34. N.Sch.3978 Toggle Movements - Rear Brakes .................Recd. 15.2.34. N.Sch.4004 Stiffened Front Brake Shoe Mounting to suit existing brake design (12.000 drums) ............Recd. 6.3.34. N.Sch.4005 Stiffened Front Brake Shoe Mounting to suit 14.000 dia. drums ..............................Recd. 6.3.34. N.Sch.3979 Toggle Movements - Front Brakes ................Recd. 17.2.34. N.Sch.3980 Aluminium Brake Shoes - Front Brakes 14.125 Dia. Recd. 17.2.34. N.Sch.4006 Cross Steering Lever to suit 1º Pivot inclination and 14.000 Dia. drums ....................Recd. 6.3.34. These schemes are all in connection with 14.125" dia. brake drums, but they are not being detailed as we understand that the whole question of braking is being reviewed. RR.Sch.678 Foot Switch Fixing (Metal footboards). Detail drawings are in hand. RR.Sch.699 Carrier on Dash for Spare Sparking Plugs. Detail drawings completed and issued ................. 9.7.34. RR.Sch.702 Ignition Changeover Switch. (L.T.). Waiting E's approval. RR.Sch.705 Ignition Coils mounted together for easy changeover. Detail drawings completed and issued .............. 15.5.34. LeC.3855 Automatic Starting & Warming-up Control - Hr. Carbs.Recd. 25.5.34 Detail drawings completed and issued .............. 11.6.34. | ||