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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 standardisation updates for the Bentley chassis completed in May 1937.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 154a\3\  scan0274
Date  2nd June 1937
  
W/S (C)
W/S (ex).
Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}
Mx.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer}
Hd.{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy}
D/BP.
BY/NW.{N. Walker - Patents}

1310

BY/Mtn5/N.2.6.37.

BENTLEY CHASSIS - STANDARDISATION SHEETS.

Kindly note the following standardisation sheets were completed during May 1937:-

Title. Series where brought in. Chassis to test

Water connection from engine to radiator as 25/30 HP. 'M'

Brake drums with increased rib area. 101 in 'L'

Bentley bumper bar with Wilmot Breedon over-rider No.B.3011. 1st. in 'L'

Water Connections:-
(1) Rubber connections supplied by Leyland & Birmingham Rubber Co. Spec: 1633K.
(2) Rubber joint in Klingerite instead of Dermatine. 'M'

Steering pendulum lever shorter than standard 7.500" instead of 8.000". 1st. in 'L'

Continued.
  
  


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