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).
Design position and status report for Bentley chassis components.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 83\3\ scan0018 | |
Date | 17th December 1936 | |
ITEM. (2) DESIGN POSITION. BENTLEY CHASSIS. Improved front stabilising bumper - improved fixing for weights. Put aside. Induction pipe to suit cylinder head with increased area inlet ports. Completed 1.12.36. Rearranged air intake pipe and air silencer - cylinder head with increased area inlet ports. In hand. H.T.wiring to suit Delco ignition distributor and governor. Completed 27.11.36. Delco ignition governor drive. Completed 27.11.36. Full Girling brake system applied to present Bentley chassis. In hand. Cheapened petrol filter. Completed 4.12.36. Lower stress valve spring and washers. Completed 17.12.36. Valve lift curve 242° duration - for trial with 4 port head. Completed 4.12.36. Crankshaft with increased area journal bearings. Completed 14.12.36. Flat cam followers. In hand. Cheapened engine oil filler. In hand. Bentley III Arrangement of chassis with torsion bar front suspension. In hand. Flexible front engine mounting. In hand. Torsion bar front suspension. See separate items. Front crossmember, steering lever pivot, bearings etc. Completed 23.11.36. | ||