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).
Progress report on design modifications for Bentley and Phantom II chassis.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 30\4\ Scan064 | |
Date | 31th December 1935 guessed | |
- sheet 2 - ITEM. BENTLEY. CHASSIS. DESIGN POSITION. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Suggested modifications to diminish gear lever rattles. Completed. Suggested modifications to S.U. carburetter floatchamber. Completed. Bentley radiator mascot. Completed. Tractive effort curve. Completed. Accelerationcurve. Completed. Additional step iron and body bracket behind dash. Completed. Cutout regulator and field resistance unit. Completed. Fitting of condensers in electrical circuit - cars fitted with wireless. Completed. Thrust plate in water pump. Completed. Modifications to starter motor reduction gear. In hand. PHANTOM II CHASSIS. -------------------- Spring loaded valves for damper governor pump. In hand. Instrument patch to suit veneered instrument board. In hand. Cutout regulator and field resistance unit. Completed. Fitting of condensers in electrical circuit - cars fitted with wireless. Completed. Sight lines - 'F' type steering. Completed. Modification to anti roll rod flange connections. Completed. | ||