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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 a Bentley Chassis 8.B.V. detailing crack testing on steering and axle components.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 153\3\  scan0220
Date  29th April 1943
  
1298
To: Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager}/CP.
Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager}/CP.10/LH.{Mr Haworth}29.4.43.
Bentley Chassis 8.B.V.
Engine Unit B.V - No.7.
Specification of the above Chassis is revised as follows :-
Work carried out at Clan 20.4.43.
Steering Column & Box, LOP.FB.4949.
Pendulum Lever crack tested - found O.K - refitted.
Front Axle, LOP.FB.4090.
Centre and side Steering Levers - crack tested - found O.K - refitted.
Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager}/CP.
  
  


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