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).
Design position report for Bentley and 20/25 HP chassis modifications.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 30\3\ Scan185 | |
Date | 3rd June 1935 guessed | |
(1) BENTLEY CHASSIS. ITEM. DESIGN POSITION. Frame cross and separate gearbox (engine moved forward 3.00") In hand. Instruments with concave dials. Put aside. Noise insulation for dashboard. Completed. 3.5" bore engine. In hand. Modified engine oil suction pipe to suit engine moved forward 3.00". In hand. Run of speedometer and rev.counter drive cables to suit insulated dashboard. In hand. Revised outside petrol tank filler. Completed. Modification to flywheel cover and pressure ring to increase stiffness. Completed. Further modifications to clutch to reduce distortion. In hand. 20/25 HP. CHASSIS. Gas tight pedals. Completed. Revision of gas tight scheme for isolated gear change lever housing. Completed. Gas tight floorboards. Completed. Steering column adjustable for length. In hand. Filter for existing carburetter and mods. to floatchamber mech. Completed. | ||