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).
Notes of a meeting discussing Bentley chassis, magnesium components, engine mountings, and test car progress.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 30\2\ Scan371 | |
| Date | 25th May 1934 | |
| Notes of Meeting. Sg{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD}26/E25.5.34 - 3 - Chassis - Bentley cont'd.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} BY stressed the fact that there was a likelihood of springs breaking. It is probable, therefore, that this also will have to be made a Depot Instruction Sheet job. Magnesium Top Half Crankcase. Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} referred to a report of a failure on a Bentley as per Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}17/KW.15.5.34. It was stated that we knew where the trouble lay but it would mean a lot of re-design work. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} said that there were many more parts on the chassis where we could and ought to use magnesium before we troubled about the top half of thecrankcase. It is noted that the magnesium bottom half to the engine and clutch case is on the 10,000 miles test car 4-B-IV. R.R.Chassis. Rubber Engine Mounting. Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} enquired as to the position regarding P.II. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} said that their design work was practically completed. It was understood by all that this was considered very important and must take precedence over any experimental work on the same lines for the Bentley. 28-EX. P.II. 10,000 Miles Test Car. Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} enquired what was being done about this car as per Sg{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD}11/El6.5.34. It was agreed that the four important items to get on this car were: Rubber engine mounting. Adjustable and more silent valve tappets. The riding control rod device. Gearbox with synchromesh second speed, which it was understood was well in hand. 21-G.4. 10,000 Miles test 20/25 HP. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} said that more valuable work was being done at Derby with new type carburetter and adjustable controllable shock absorbers than if the car were away in France. | ||