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).
Status report on design modifications for Bentley and 25-30 HP chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 161a\4\ scan0024 | |
| Date | 25th February 1936 | |
| (1) ITEM. DESIGN POSITION. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- BENTLEY CHASSIS. Increased travel for Borg and Beck clutch to facilitate adjustment. Cancelled. Clutch operating mechanism for cantilever pedals. In hand. Dip stick oil level indicator. In hand. Redesigned tachometer drive to improve lubrication. In hand. Filters on 2nd crossmember to suit existing cars. Completed 13.2.36. Safety guard for Wilmot Breedon stabiliser. Completed 25.2.36. Double oil seal, crankcase rear end cover - for experiment. Completed. Modification to front brake toggle shafts to prevent corrosion. Completed 25.2.36. Modified fixing for Wilmot Breedon stabiliser. Completed 24.2.36. Modified machining of existing front axle forging. In hand. 25-30 HP. Chassis. Simplified front engine mounting. See Wraith II Dip stick oil level indicator. In hand. Rubber mounted petrol pump. Completed 21.2.36. Mods. to front brake toggle shafts to prevent corrosion. Completed 25.2.36. Modified bracket for change gear gate. Completed 24.2.36. Removal of turbulent lips from combustion chambers. Completed 20.2.36. | ||