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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).
Status report on design modifications for Bentley, 25/30 HP, and Phantom III chassis.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 161a\4\  scan0087
Date  30th June 1936
  
ITEM. BENTLEY CHASSIS. DESIGN POSITION.

Improved exhaust valve to overcome stretching. Completed 9.6.36.
Modified lubrication to brake camshafts. In hand.
Modified gun rack - outside petrol filler. Completed 9.6.36.
Modified Dunlop double lift screw jack. Completed 20.6.36.
" rear jack brackets. Completed 23.6.36.
" front " " Completed 23.6.36.
Mod. to front brake actuation to delete judders. Completed 30.6.36.

25/30 HP. CHASSIS.

Modified lubrication to brake camshafts. In hand.
Locking of carburetter float fulcrum pin. In hand.

PHANTOM III CHASSIS.

Modified marine type connecting rod for Hall's metal bearings. In hand.
Solenoid operated starter motor. In hand.
Instructions to coachbuilders re fitting of noise insulation. In hand.
Steel thrust washers for 3rd speed driven gear. Completed 11.6.36.
Modified gun rack - outside petrol filler. Completed 9.6.36.
Mod. to steam valve base. In hand.
  
  


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