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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).
Modifications to the Bentley 50 and Bentley 60 gearbox.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 136\4\  scan0225
Date  22th August 1938
  
PV/HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}
1153.
c. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}
DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}7/G.22.8.38.
B.111 BENTLEY 50 and BENTLEY 60. GEAR BOX.
Please receive PD.245 shewing the larger reverse shaft and gear to improve the radial control of the reverse wheel.
You have already been handed an advance print for modifications to the casing. Details required for next 4 gear boxes.
DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}
  
  


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