Bentley R Type - Chapter VII: Gearbox, Propeller Shaft and Rear Axle; The Gearbox

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CHAPTER
VII
GearboX, Propeller
Shaft
and
Rear
Axle
'
The
Gearbox-(Jniaersal
Joints-Rear
Axle.
The
Gearbox.
With the automatic
gearbg*,
no
clutch
or
clutch
pedal
is necessary.
Speed..c\a1se
ranges
are
effected automatically,
the
timing beirig
controlled
by the
automatic
control
unit,
and
is
a functior
of
the
vehicle
speed
and
the throttle opening.
Fluid is inserted
into
the
gearbox
by
removing
the dipstick
shown
at 2,
Fig. 21.
Recommended
fluids
are
given
on page
27.
The oil level
should
be inspected
every month,
as
directed
on
page
30.
Fig. 21.-GEARBOX
ACCESS
POINTS.
t.
2.
3.
Cover,
dipstick.
Dipstick.
Cover,
brake band adjusters.
4.
Front
band
adjuster.
5. Rear
band
adiuster.