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).
Propeller shaft centre bearing for the Bentley 111, discussing modifications for a lowered frame.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 99\4\ scan0098 | |
| Date | 11th November 1937 | |
| BY/HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 200B DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}5/G.11.11.37. 437/ BENTLEY 111 - PROPELLER SHAFT CENTRE BEARING. Herewith is G.CD.209, scheme for the propeller shaft centre bearing showing the modification required to suit the lowered frame. The smaller ball bearing calls for reconsideration of the method of fixing the universal joint to the shaft. Of the two proposals shewn, scheme B. is preferred, and the one that should be detailed. /is The taper is that of the rear axle pinion. DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} | ||