Requirements for trials in France for a Silver Wraith and on-test status for Bentley 50 Chassis and 80 Engine units.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 161a\3\ scan0235 | |
| Date | 26th June 1939 | |
| -4- HFS/WSC. {W. S. Cassel} 1/BA.26.6.39. 30.G.VII. Silver Wraith. Required for 30,000 miles trials in France. Anticipate passing to test complete to specification for 30,000 miles 26.6.39. Remarks. We are to incorporate the following for the tests in France. 1. Fit B.8D No.5 Unit. 2. Fit 11 x 41 Rear Axle. 3. All helical Gear Box Standard Ratio. 4. Fit 2" Tension Shackles to Rear Springs. 5. Fit new Buick Silencer. 6. Fit new Induction System. 7. Change Brake and Servo linings. 8. Fit Studebaker Damper. Bentley 50 Chassis on Test. 1.B.50. On test for General Development. Fitted with B.V. No.3 Unit. 2.B.50. On test for General Development, fitted with GL. {G. Linnett} 892 New Departure Seal Centre Bearing. B.60 No.4 Unit. 3.B.50. On test - we require for this car Standard Production type Cast Iron Front Shock Dampers, All Helical Gearbox with standard ratio gears. Fitted with B.60.No.4 Unit. A specification is to be issued shewing what is required in connection with 30,000 miles trials. Details for PD.429/439 adapting Wraith Spring Drive to B.60 Engine are instructed under code BC.1/3 this is one of the jobs required and is to be urged. BENTLEY 80 ENGINE UNITS. No.1 On test for General Development. | ||
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