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).
Rear axle and propeller shaft clearances for the Bentley III, referencing drawing PD.272.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 98\2\ scan0164 | |
| Date | 8th October 1938 | |
| HOH? To Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}.from Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} c. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c. Da{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames} c. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies} Da{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}4/N.8.10.38. Re: Rear Axle and Propeller Shaft Clearances - Bentley III. We send herewith PD.272 which has been made to show the Coachbuilders the necessary clearance around the rear axle and propeller shaft for Bentley III, when fitted with the fully floating rear axle and .650 hypoid. The allowance for the twist of the axle on full bump due to driving torque is 2 1/2 degrees, which is the limit of the movement of the universal joint so far. We have supplied Messrs.Park Ward with a print of this drawing, and they are building the body for 3.B.5. to conform with it. Da{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} | ||