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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).
List of alterations affecting the Bentley Chassis weight, detailing part increases and decreases.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 84\1\  scan0355
Date  16th January 1935
  
Alterations in Bentley Chassis weight since B.I. originally went to France. Parts included, those actually standardised only.

Increase    lbs.    Ozs.    Decrease    lbs.    Ozs.

Controllable dampers    6    0    Radiator & water    18    8
Damper pipe lines    2    0
Geared starter motor    4    0
Foot Switch        15
Prop. shaft damper    12    12
Heavier front axle    4    0
Cross member between lamps    4    0
Quick brake adjustment    3    0
    ---    ---        ---    ---
    36    11        18    8

Total increase in chassis weight = 18 lbs, 8 ozs. or .07%.
  
  


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