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. | ||