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).
Status of Bentley chassis standardisation sheets for the month of April.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 154a\3\ scan0228 | |
Date | 5th May 1936 | |
W/S (C) W/S (Cx{Major Len W. Cox - Advertising Manager}) Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Mx.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} Hd{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy} EWt BY/NW.{N. Walker - Patents} 1310 BY/Mtn14/N.5.5.36. BENTLEY CHASSIS - STANDARDISATION SHEETS. Kindly note the following standardisation sheets were completed during April :- Title. Series where brought in. Chassis to test. Front brake drums with increased height. As soon as available. Fitting to prevent bumper bar falling As soon as available. under front axle. The following standardisation sheets are in course or circulation :- Lead bronze big end bearings. Noise insulation scheme. Magnesium gearbox. Road wheels with improved locking nuts. Magnesium dashboard and clutch pit. Magnesium intake bend and timing cover. Textolite timing gears. Improved cross and side steering tubes. BY/Mtn. | ||