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).
Specification revision for a Bentley Chassis 12-B-V, Engine Unit Ripple No. 2.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 153\3\ scan0164 | |
| Date | 12th March 1942 | |
| Chassis To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/CP. C.C. to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} 1298 Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/CP.4/LH.{Mr Haworth}12.3.42. Bentley Chassis 12-B-V.{VIENNA} Engine Unit Ripple No. 2. Specification of the above Chassis is revised as follows :- Work carried out at Clan 11.3.42. Previous Specification. Rear Hubs. LOP.GB.4796. ExS.1755 Brake Drums GB. 3691 End Plate. removed. Revised Specification. Rear Brakes. LOP.GB.4793. Brake Shoes 'relined' with B.Z & R.U. liners. Rear Hubs. LOP.GB.4796. The following parts fitted :- Drums with 2 Cast-in ribs. ExS.1755 Brake Drums - I/C. GB.3691 End Plate. Spring Suspension. LOP.FB.4092. ExS.1756/7 Lower triangle Levers dismantled & Crack tested by HPS{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr} - refitted. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/CP. | ||