Request for part lists for the Peregrine engine, detailing components ready for tool production.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 1\8\ B001_X100 Engine Chassis-page114 | |
| Date | 30th November 1932 | |
| 84027. BY.17/G. 30.11.32. E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Dept. (strikethrough) F. {Mr Friese} Dept. (strikethrough) G. {Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} Dept. (strikethrough) c. Hg/Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} (strikethrough) C Ws. (strikethrough) Would you kindly send a list of part lists (to Ws) covering the following parts for Peregrine(Experimental Bentley car never produced / Aero Engine), which can now be considered satisfactory as to be in a position for tools to be produced :- (1). Camshaft E.100863. (2). Turbulent head for cylinder block to LeC.3222, having 1.200 dia. inlet valves. (3). Piston E.100525. (4). Cylinder block tapped for 9/32 studs on the head. (5). Crankshaft, E.100643. (6). Front engine mounting LeC.3285. (7). Top Half Crankcase. (8). Bottom Half Crankcase. X (9). Timing Gears. (10). Water Pump. (11). Oil Pump. The above list definitely omits :- Carburetter. Induction Pipes. Connecting Rods. (12). Brake Drums. G.100416 (Front). G.100918 (Rear.) (13). Shortened type propeller shaft 2¼" dia. with universal joints. | ||
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