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General| Brand | Bentley |
|---|---|
| Model | R Type |
| Category | Automobile |
| Language | English |
Six-cylinder engine specifications: bore, stroke, cubic capacity, mono-bloc casting, aluminium pistons.
Pressure feed to bearings, relief valve for low-pressure supply, two-gallon capacity sump.
18-gallon tank, electric pumps, fuel level gauge, and warning light.
Centrifugal pump, fan, thermostat controlled, coolant temperature thermometer.
12-volt system, dynamo output regulation, 55 amp-hour battery.
Automatic gearbox with four forward speeds and reverse, no clutch pedal.
Hydraulic operation on front wheels, mechanical on rear, servo assisted.
Procedure for switching on ignition, gear lever position, and accelerator pedal use.
Automatic operation with manual control lever for three forward speed ranges, neutral, and reverse.
Recommended SAE viscosity oils for different climatic conditions and engine operation.
Specification of Automatic Transmission Fluid 'A' for filling and topping up.
Recommended Hypoid oil viscosity, avoid mixing oils.
Genuine Lockheed Hydraulic Brake Fluid, S.A.E., Spec. 70, R.2.
Inspect oil level on dipstick or gauge when engine is not running.
Check and re-set inlet valve rocker clearances when engine is cold.
Inspect brushes for wear, clean commutator and holders.
Drain all fluid by removing drain plugs, refill with correct fluid.
Drain axle when warm, refill with fresh oil to correct level.
Location on dashboard, supplies oil under pressure.
Open oil filler cap, pour in recommended oil, check level with dipstick.
Gear type pump driven by camshaft, supplies oil to full-flow filter.
Full-flow filter fitted on right-hand side, element replaced every 5,000 miles.
Filtered oil conveyed to relief valves, then to main oil gallery and bearings.
Double relief valve unit regulates high-pressure supply to crankshaft and connecting rod bearings.
Low-pressure oil supply to lubricate rocker arms and valve stems.
Instrument board pressure gauge should read approx. 25 lbs. under normal conditions.
Electric, solenoid-operated diaphragm type, two independent pumps for reliability.
Causes of failure or shortage: tank shortage, air leak, valve seating issues.
Rear filter with two gauzes and settling sump, filter on each carburetter.
S.U. type, automatically adjusts choke and jet area based on engine demand.
Controls air valve piston, provides momentary enrichment when throttle opens abruptly.
System uses butterfly valve, electro-magnet, fast idle cam, and thermostatic spring.
Bentley four-wheel Servo assisted system with dry disc-brake servo motor.
Separate adjustment on each brake carrier plate for wear compensation.
Takes up pedal and hand brake clearance in one operation.
Initial setting and wear adjustment; a delicate operation.
Procedure to expel air from the system after component removal or pipe disconnection.
Fluid level examination every 10,000 miles; rapid fall indicates leak.
Automatic gearbox, no clutch pedal, speed ranges effected automatically.
Fitted with needle roller bearings, lubricated by grease-gun.
Semi-floating type, offset hypoid bevel gears, use only recommended oil.
Importance of front wheel and tyre balance, periodic wheel changes recommended.
Independent springing with helical springs and hydraulic shock dampers.
Bentley design; inspect oil level after 10,000 miles.
Front wheels must be properly balanced; re-balance after tyre change.
25% mixture of inhibited ethylene glycol and water recommended year-round.
Equipment comprises dynamo, fuse box, regulator, ammeter, battery, starter motor, horns, lights, wipers, etc.
Driven by belt, shunt-wound type, automatic excitation regulation.
Mounted on dashboard, controls dynamo output, combined with cut-out.
Recommended types, care for terminals, avoiding discharge.
Battery ignition, contact breaker and distributor, condenser connected across points.
Reset by reference to flywheel markings, check with ammeter.
Small planetary reduction gear, lubricate front cover every 10,000 miles.
Troubleshooting steps for system failures, fuse checks, dynamo/regulator tests.
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