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).
Notification of modifications to the axle shafts and rear wheel driver for the Bentley 11.A chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 98\1\ scan0107 | |
| Date | 1st October 1937 | |
| C. Dept. F.{Mr Friese} Dept. D.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} Dept. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Dept. C. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} C. Operation Planning. 200b. DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}7/G.1.10.37. 402 BENTLEY 11.A. CHASSIS. REAR AXLE SECTION 6120. REAR HUB SECTION 6170. Please receive herewith G.CD.23 Stiffened Axle Shafts fitted to Bentley 11.A. The Axle Shafts have been increased in diameter and the number of splines increased from 8 to 12. The Bentley lll. Differential Casings are used. The Rear Wheel Driver which has the Splines increased to suit the Shaft, has been turned round and a new End Cover is required. The above scheme has been detailed and issued Experimentally. The above Scheme has also been approved. DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} | ||