Modification to the gearbox for the Bensport model.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 86\4\ scan0045 | |
| Date | 10th February 1933 | |
| X228. BY. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} from Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Gry {Shadwell Grylls} ‡ Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Gry. {Shadwell Grylls} 12/KT.10.2.33. GEARBOX FOR BENSPORT(Codename for 3 1/2-litre Bentley). The scheme Hdy. {William Hardy} has sent us for higher indirect gear ratio to N.sch.3658 has a sliding pinion 2nd. gear. We find we can obtain a similar ratio by using the 20/25 silent 2nd shown on N.sch.3633, but XXX with the ratio 35/51 modified to 37/49. Will you please issue instructions to RHC {R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} accordingly. Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Gry. {Shadwell Grylls} | ||
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