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).
Test requirements for car 3.B.50, a summary of jobs to be done, and an update on Bentley 80 engine units.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 161a\1\ scan0007 | |
| Date | 12th July 1939 | |
| -4- 3.B.50. On test - we require for this car Standard Production type Cast Iron Front Shock Dampers, All Helical Gear Box with Standard rato gears - Fitted with B.60,No.4 Unit. to be modified ( see Engine Section ) Summary of jobs to be done. 1. Rubber shield for gear lever 2. Steering Column - Rubber mounted. 3. Hydraulic Front Brakes. 4. Hydraulic Master Cylinder. 5. Bowden Cable Hand Brake Pawl Operation. 6. FCD.1190 Roll Rod. 7. Propeller Shaft with new Centre Bearing GCD.1389. 8. Latest Clutch Pedal Linkage. 9. Latest Operating levers in damper control. 10.Steering Yoke pieces Ex.S.1610/11. 11.Servo lining in VG.90. 12.GCD.1417 Rear Engine Suspension. LK{L. King} and AG to give promise of completion at the next meeting, with a view of arriving at a date for passing to test. BENTLEY 80 ENGINE UNITS. No.1 On test for General Development. No.2. " " " " " No.3. Fitted in 11.B.V.Chassis. No.4. Test Bed Unit. No.5 Fitted to 30.G.VII in connection with 30,000 miles trials. No.6. New Unit in accordance with specification issued in HPS{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr}/WSC.{W. S. Cassel}1/BA.31.3.39. The main items consisting of, 1. EB.4670 Crankcase T.H. and Cylinders to suit 2.750 dia Journals. continued. | ||