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).
Standardisation sheet update for Bentley chassis, listing completed and circulating changes for July.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 154a\3\ scan0234 | |
| Date | 4th August 1936 | |
| W/S (O) W/S (Cx{Major Len W. Cox - Advertising Manager}) Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Mx.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} Hd.{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy} EWT BY/NW.{N. Walker - Patents} X1316 BY/Mtn7/N.4.8.36. BENTLEY CHASSIS - STANDARDISATION SHEETS. Kindly note the following standardisation sheets were completed during July:- Title. Series where brought in. Chassis to test. Cornercroft Wing Lamps. Production. Lucas headlamps P.100.R. Production. The following standardisation sheets are in course of circulation :- Lead bronze big end bearings. Noise insulation scheme. Magnesium gearbox. Road wheels with improved locking nuts. Magnesium dashboard and clutch pit. Magnesium intake bend and timing cover. Textolite timing gears. Improved corss and side steering tubes. Lightened type petrol tank incorporating outside filler. Modified exhaust system - substitution of aluminized mild steel for staybrite steel and lighter gauge material. Servo threads on synchromesh cones as per drawing G.83946. Rear axle pinion with inner race of nose bearing integral with pinion. BY/Mtn. | ||