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).
Modification to the front axle pivot pin lubrication for Bentley III & Bentley 50 models.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 98\5\ scan0005 | |
| Date | 30th June 1938 | |
| 401 To HP'S. c.c. By c.c. LMG/GAN c. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/AFM.{Anthony F. Martindale} FJH{Fred J. Hardy - Chief Dev. Engineer} BY/HEB.{H. Biraben}1/WB.{Mr Brazier/Mr Bell}30.6.38. BENTLEY III & BENTLEY 50. FRONT AXLE (I.F.W.S.) - SEC : 7040. MOD. LUBRICATION - FRONT AXLE PIVOT PIN. Please receive herewith [crossed out 'two' with 'AH' initials] Blue Prints of the following :- IB.3953. Pivot Pin. 2 off replg: IB.3682. The following existing part is also required :- GW.1816. Restricting Pin - Pivot Bearing. 2 off replg:GW.401. The undermentioned parts will no longer be required :- GW.402. Retaining Washer - Restricting Pin. 2 off. GW.403. Retaining Ring - Retaining Washer. 2 " This Alteration has been made, to bring in line with the modification to Wraith III, to FCD.93. (See memo HPS{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr}/RH.{R. Hollingworth}1/VS.{J. Vickers}26.2.38, Paragraph 8). BY/HEB.{H. Biraben} [initials] | ||