Chassis Numbers Booklet - Bentley · Contents The information contained in this publication is applicable to Rolls-Royce and Bentley motor cars up to the introduction of Vehicle Identification

Chassis Numbers ~ Booklet

© Rolls-Royce Motors Limited 1983

Whilst this information is given in good faith based upon the latest knowledge available, Rolls-Royce Motors limited gives no warranty or representation concerning such information and such information must not be taken as forming part of or establishing any contractual or other commitment on the part of Rolls-Royce Motors Limited.

T.S.D. Publication 4552 Published by Rolls-Royce Motors Limited Crewe Cheshire CW1 3PL England

Printed in England by Delmar Press. Nantwich 10/83/lM

Contents The information contained in this publication is applicable to Rolls-Royce and Bentley motor cars up to the introduction of Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN).

Page Production Summary

Bentley ................................... .

Rolls-Royce . . . . . . . ........................ .

Rolls-Royce and Bentley ...................... .

Bentley 3112 Litre ................. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·

41/4 Litre .................................. .

Bentley MK. V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... .

Bentley MK. VI ............................. .

Bentley 'R' Type

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Long Wheelbase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . Continental ................................ .

Bentley S2 Standard Saloon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Long Wheelbase ............................ . Continental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................ .

Bentley S3 Standard Saloon ............................ . Long Wheelbase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........ . Continental ................................ .

Rolls-Royce

10H.P.

15 H.P.

20H.P.

30H.P.

Saloon ................................. . 5 Legalimit .................................. . Continental ................................ . 5

Silver Ghost ............................... . Bentley S1 Standard Saloon ............................ . 5 20H.P.

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Page Page Rolls-Royce (continued} Rolls-Royce and Bentley

20/25 H.P .................................. .

25/30 H.P. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .

Wraith .......................... .

15

16

16

Phantom V ............................... .

Silver Shadow. Silver Shadow II, Silver Wraith II ... .

T Series and T2 ............................. .

Phantom I ........................ . 16 Corniche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............ .

Phantom II

Phantom Ill

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17

Silver Dawn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Silver Wraith Short Wheelbase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Long Wheelbase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Phantom IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Silver Cloud I Standard Saloon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Long Wheelbase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Silver Cloud !I Standard Saloon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Long Wheelbase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Silver Cloud 111 Standard Saloon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Long Wheelbase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Coachbuilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Phantom VI ................................ .

Camargue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Production Summary Model Production Cylinders EngineSi7e Model Production Cylinders Engine Size

Bentley Legalimit :nv,sible

3litre 1922-1929 4 2996cc er,gine 1905-1906 V8 3112 Litres

411.2L1tre 1927 1931 4398cc. SilverGhosi 19061910 6 7036cc.

411.2 L,tre (Supercharged) 1929-1931 4 4 398cc. Silver Ghost 1910-1325 6 7 4?.8cc.

S11'2Litre(Std.l 1926-1930 6 6597cc. New Phantom or Pl 1925-1929 6 7668cc.

61"2 Utre (Speed Six) 1929-1930 6 6597cc. Phantom II 1929-1935 6 7668cc

8Litre 1930-1931 6 7982cc Phantom Ill 1936-1939 V12 7340cc

4Utre 1931 6 3915cc. Twenty (20 H.P) 1922-1929 6 3127cc.

311'2litre 1934-1936 6 3669cc 20/25HP. 1926-1936 6 3669cc.

41/4 Litre 1936-1940 6 4257cc. 25/30H.P 1936-1938 6 4257cc.

MKV 1939-1940 6 4257cc. Wraith 1939 6 4257cc.

MKVI 1946-1952 6 Silver Wraith 1947-1959 6

1946-1951 4257cc. 1945-1951 4257cc.

1951-1952 4556cc. 1951-1955 4556cc. 1955-1959 4887cc

'R'Type 1952-1955 6 4556cc. Silver Dawn 1949-1955 6

Continental 1952-1955 6 4556cc. 1945-1952 4267cc.

4887cc. 1952-1955 4556cc.

$Type 1955-1959 6 4887cc. Phantom IV 1950-1956 8 5675cc.

S2 1960-1962 V8 6230cc. Silver Cloud I 1955-1959 6 4887cc.

S3 1962-1965 V8 6230cc. Silver Cloud ti 1959-1962 VB 6230cc.

Silver Cloud Ill 1962-1965 V8 6230cc.

Rolfs.Royce PhantomV 1959-1968 vs 6230cc.

lOH.P 1904-1906 2 1,8 or 2 litres

15HP 1904-1906 3 3Litres

20H P 1904-1906 4 4litres Rolls-Royce and Bentley Silver Shadow 1965--1969 VB 6230cc.

30H P 1904-1906 6 6Utres 1969-1976 6750cc. 1

PRODUCTION SUMMARY

Model Production Cylinders Engine Size

Rolls-Royce and Bentley (continued)

Silver Shadow II. Silver Wraith II 1976-1980 vs 6750cc.

TSeries 1965-1969 va 6230cc. 1969-1976 6750cc.

T2 1976-1980 vs 6750cc.

Phantom VI 1968-1978 VB 6230cc. 1978-To date 6750cc.

Cornictie 1971-Todate V8 6750cc.

Camargue 1975-Todate vs 6750cc.

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Bentley Approximate Series Chassis number Modification Introduced Approximate Series Chauisnumber Modification Introduced Delivery dates Delivery dates

Bendey 3112 Utre 1939 M 8-MR 2 to 8-MR 200 Over-drivegeerbox; 6.50x 17

l933/4 A 8-AE 1 to B-AE 203 Centre-point radiator mounting B. 33-AE 8-MX 1 to B-MX 203 tyres; 10x43rearaxle; Maries

B-AH 2 to B-AH 198 steering; improved camshaft; thermostat with dummy shutters

l933/4 B B-BL 1 toB-BL201 Improved front damper support B.155-BL B-BN 2 to B-BN 99 8enttey Mk. V

1933/4 C 8-CR 2 to 8-CR 200 Drilled-upconn. rods 1939141 B2AWtoB34AW B-CW 1 to B-CW203 Controlled dampers B. 1-CW

1935 D 8-0G 2 toS-OG 200 Concealed front X member; clutch Bentley Mk. VI spring drive deleted; propeller Nov.46toJul.47 A 82AKto8254AK Servo damper 8. 70-AK shaft damper; Dunlop road Apr.47to0ct.47 B 1 A.Jto8247 AJ Squirt hole in connecting rods 8.126-AK wheels; nJbbenear engine Shock absorber screwed inserts 8.250-AK mounting Twin ignition coils l 8. 1-AJ

1935 D 8-0K 1 to B-DK 199 Headlamp stiffener; Parkerised tappets j rear axle oil seal B. 87-0K Hardened push rods 8. 31-AJ

extra cylinder lubm. 8.189-0K Modified horn push button B. 185-AJ

1935 E B-EF 2 to B-EF 200 Aerolitepistons; r.w. road Jun.47 to Jan.48 8 B 2 BH to B 400 BH AC air cleaner } 8-EJ 1 to 8-EJ 203 wheels; geared starter drive; Sep.47toMar.48 B 1 BGtoB401 BG SCcarburetterneedles 8. 2-BH

light flywheel and clutch. Strengthened wheel disc flange

Water excluders B.153-EJ Heaterretumtapdeleted 8. 70-BH Heater drain tap added

1935 B.f B 2 to B.fB 200 Isolated gear lever; Provision for 5" dynamo 8.112-BH B-FC 1 to 8-FC 159 w.b. bumpers Rocker cover breather 8.198-BH

Modified interiordoor locks B.228-BH Bentley 41/4 Utre Increased synchrocam angles 8.292-BH

1936 G B-GA 2 to B-GA 260 3.5· bore engine; Borg and Beck Modified distributor drive

8-GP 1 to B-GP 203 clutch; air cooled dynamo; spring ring B.398-SH

filters on rear X member. Increased front shockabsoftler Bottle type fuses 8. 62-GA loading B. 185-BG

Nebar rocker oover joint B.303-BG 1936 H B-HK2to8-HK200 Seapak noise insulation Export body modifications 8.321-BG

8-HM 1 to 8-HM 203 Dec.47 to Aug.48 C B2CFto8500CF Aluminium tappet doors }

1937 B..JD 2 to B..JD 200 Prop. shaft damper reinstated Mar.48 to Dec.48 B 1 CDtoB 501 CD Larger rear hub bearings B. 2-CF 8-JY 1 to 8-JY 203 B. 53-JY Bronze exhaust valve guides B. 26-CF

1937 K, 8-KT 2 to B-KT 200 Improved scraper rings l Moc:ified clutch thrust race B.164-CF

B. 1-KU Solid door striker plates 8.206-Cf B-KU 1 to B-KU 203 De-turbulated cyt. head Horn suppressor B.218-CF Short pendulum lever B.175-KU Dunlop jacks 8.236-CF

1938 B»LS 2 to B-LS 200 White-metal No. 7 bearing B.112-LS Wider opening radiator shutters B.320-cf B-LE 1 to8-t.E203 Thermoid clutch liners B.182-LS VI" sel'VO balance lever B.344-CF

3 Open type fuses 8. 63-LE S"dynamo B.426-CF

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Approximate Series Olassis number Modification Introduced Approximate Series Chassis number Modification Introduced Delivery dates Delivery dates

Dec.47 to Aug.48 C B2CFtoB500CF C. &A cylinder head gasket B i-CD Modified s.s. tube socket B 244-FU Mar .48 to Dec.48 BtCDto8501 CD Accelerator countershaft guard Modif1edx.s. tube sockets 8281-FU I continued) 13" brake expanders I 8 17-CD Apr5010Sep 50 G B 1 GTtoB401 GT Revised steering geometry 25• servo cams J

Modified coolant pump B 115-CD Thicker lipped brake drums B 1-GT

Improved rubber door seals l Anti-rumble brakes

Servo protection plate 8.347-CD 2nd mod to rear s.d. plates B. 67GT

Modifiedquicklift window stop B 363-CD Four foot mounted air silencer B.111-GT

Extended petrol tank breather B.475-CD lmproved_rearno. plate box / B. 165_GT Revised B11ur pipes to rear shackles

Jul48toMay49 D B2DAtoB500DA low lift camshaft Reduced speed fan B.213-GT Oct 48toJan.49 Bl DZ to B 501 DZ Lucas screen wipers B 2-DA Keyhole sockets on gear control 8.281-LGT

Modified core plugs One piece rear brake equ-lever B 381-GT Oil caps in No. 7 Journal 8 62-DA Bench type spring drive B. l28-DA Jul50toJan.51 H 8 2HRtoB 250HR Al,m~•m oamwhool } longer upper triangle levers 8. 134-DA Jul.50toMar51 B 1 HPtoB251 HP Electnc clock Short cylinder inserts 8. 144-DA low rate oil feed to clutch thrust B 2-HR Rear shock damper linkage 11 " clutch (light type)

modification B. 200-DA 3 bush rear brake equ-support Battery charging plug 8.252-DA Mod. starter solenoid switch Larger frontal area radiator B.270.DA

lower bush r.s.d. link deleted B 110-HR Anti-spill valve in radiator Speedo dip warning light B 31-HP Chromium-plated servo pjate B.384-DA large bore carburetters B. 83-HP Strengthened door hinges 8.420-DA Mod. clutch spigot bearing Increased diameter scuttle drain B.492-DA Closer fitting 2nd & 3rd speed 3,sin. cylinder studs 8. 95-DZ bushes B 95-HP N.S. frootwindowwinder B.117-DZ Tnple pass de-mister inter. scheme B 149-HP Improved window run channels B. 131-DZ Longer bosses on r.s.d. plates B 179-HP Square edge bearings. 1st and Sep 50 to Feb. 51 B2J0to8250JO Thicker r_s.d plates B. 154-JO 3rd mot. shafts . B. 150-DZ Nov 50toMay51 B 1 JNtoB251 JN Mod. water pump gland nng B 61-JN Strengthened 3rd mot. shaft splines B.159-DZ Jan.51 to Jul 51 K B 2 KM to B 200 KM Triple pass r.h. de-mister (finaO B 2-KM s 112" deflection front springs Feb.51 toAug.51 81 KltoB201 Kl Mod1f1ed ammeter B. 64-KM Radiator heated de-mister 8.193-DZ New type ignition condenser B.117-KL D1p and switch headlamps

Mar.51 toSep.51 B2LJtoB400LJ Steel oil caps in crankshaft B. 40-LJ Modified underseat heater Export features on all cars 8. 237-DZ May51 toDec.51 B 1 LHto8401 LH Oil feed adaptor air bottle B. 170-LJ Fixed guide to front windows 11" heavytypeclutch B.300-LJ 22112°servocams. 3" balance

Jul51 toJan 52 M B2M0to8400MD 3518 ,n_ bore engine l levers B.241-DZ Heater return tap re-introduced B.273-DZ

Sep.51 toFeb.52 B 1 MBtoB401 MB Thickened crankshaft webs 8 2-MD

Revised inter-shoe brake linkage B.493-DZ Full flow oil filter J · Twinexhaustsystemtr.h. carsonly)

Feb 49 to Nov.49 E 82EYtoB500EY Split skirt pistons B 2-EY Side scuttle ventilators B 29-MB Jun 49 to Feb.50 81 EWtoB501 EW Granod,sed piston rings 8.120-EY Insulated dynamo B313-MB

Portable hand inspection lamp B.162-EY Nov.51 toMay52 N B2N2toB500NZ Increased front damping 8 210-NZ luggage boot water trap B 264-EY Feb.52 to Sep 52 B 1 NYtoB501 NY Twin condensers B.292-NZ Progressive bump stops B466-EY SPcarb. needles(r.h.carsonlyl B.478-NZ

(8126-LEYI Short dwell detent on 1st gear B 500-NZ 3;e 1n. dia. rear axle bolts B 1-EW selector 8. 360-LNZ Closer fitting tappets B. 57-f>N Repositioned oil gauge conn. Graded pistons B.111-f>N on crankcase B 123-NY Commonised dash 8.273-EW Mk. II headlamp B.169-NY Forged rear spring shackle bracket 8. 403-EW Stiffened clutch casing B. 253-NY

Sep.49toMar.50 82FVtoB500FV Internal oil teed to distr. B. 2-FV '""'""" heata< ""'de-m•te< l Dec.49toJul.50 B 1 FUtoB601 FU longer gear lever 8. 138-FV switches

4· Modified rear s.d. plates 8.444-FV 120' opening ventilator windows 6 · J l l-NY T rico windscreen washer 8. 1-FU Rear window de-mister

BENTLEY

Approximate Series Chassis number Modification Introduced Approximate Series Chassis number Modification Introduced Deliverv dates Delivery dates

Apr. 52 to Jut. 52 p B2PVtoB300PV Reversion to old type front Ccmp6nsator p1pa between front Jun.52 toAug.52 B1 PUtoB301 PU wheel studs B. 22-PV and rear servo B.183-WG

Solid pins and shield on servo H.284-PV Mav54 toJuf.54 X B2XFto8140XF Strengthened jaws on front Hot and cold de-m,ster B. 53-PU

Exhaust heat shields B. 159-PU brakeoperating lITTks B. 60-XF

Needle rollers in clutch release Jun.54to0ct.54 y B 1 YAtoB331 YA 12/41 rear axle (all cars) B 1-YA levers B.185-f>U Aug.54toNov.54 B 2 YD to B 330 YD Elimination of chromium-plated Reduced friction on steenng servo pressure plate B. 123-YD connections B 215-PU long stroke starter pinion B. 138-YD

Flexibox seal on water pump 8.160-YD Bentley continental type de-misting B. 246-YO

Bentley 'R' Type Oct.54 toJan.55 z B 1 ZXtoB251 ZX Improved cold starting device 8 1-ZX Saloon

Dec. 54 to Feb. 55 B 2lYtoB250lY 2nd speed start B 73-ZX Jun.52 to Apr.53 A B2 RTtoB 120 RT "'"'""'"ggageoo» l Ferodo washers and drain slots Sep 52 to Apr 53 B 1 RStoB 121 RS Automatic SU carburetters 111 crankshaft vibration damper 8.212-2Y

Revised attitude rear springs Revised rear shock damper linkage

Bentley 'R' Type Twospeedwindscreenw1per B. 2-RT Pop-out cigar lighter Continental Separately housed main fuse Jun.52toApr.53 A BC 1 AtoBC26A Reduced compression height Caster angle wedges pistons BC 19-A Corrugated bottom water hose

Apr.53toSep.53 B BC 1 BtoBC25B connection B. 68-RT

Sep.52 to May 53 s B 2 SR to B 500 SR Taper roller beanngs on rear Aug.53 to Jul 54 C BC 1 Cto8C78C Commomsed cylinder head BC 4-C

Jan.53toMay53 B 1 SPtoBS01 SP axlepinion{except 12/41 axle) B. 380-SR Deletion of non-opposed springs

31,2 seconds slow leak on in side steering tube BC 18.C

front shock dampers B. 61-SP All welded frame BC.21·C Deletion of reduced friction

Parco lubrized tappets B.425-SP modifications on steering Taper roller bearings on rear axle pinion 12/41 axle 8.433-SP

connections BC.30..C lntrOduction of B.VI type

Apr.53 to Sep.53 T B 1 TOto6401 TO 6. 75 compression ratio cylinder gearbox tie rOd BC.50-C .Jun.53 to Dec.53 B2TNtoB600TN head s. 93;ro Flywheel inertia rings on cars

Deletion of non-opposed springs fitted with auto gearbox BC. 70-C in side steering tube B.313-TO Thickerthird motion shaft An welded frames 8.349-TO thrust washer BC.78-C Metalfacia

} B. Jul.54 to Mar.55 D BC 1 OtoBC74D J314 •· bore engme \ Cable operated hot and cold 2-TN Compensator pipe between front j BC. 1-D

de-mister and underseat heater and rear servo Hard clay gaslcet B.373-TN Strengthened jaws on front brake Deletion of reduced friction modifieafion on steering

operating links BC. 5-D Elimination of chromium-plated

connections B.390-TN servo pressure plate BC 12-0 Revised throttle controls for synchromesh gearbox B.436·TN

Flexibox seal in water pump BC.35-D long stroke starter pinion BC.37·D

Oct.53 to Dec.53 u B 1 UltoB251 UL Aluminium flywheel housing B. 35-UL Improved cold starting device BC.43-D Nov 53 to May 54 B2UMtoB250UM Improved type underseat tool tray B. 66-UM 2nd speed start BC47·D

lntrOduction of 8-VI type gearbox Apr55toApr.55 E BC 1 EtoBC9E

tie rod B.212-UM

Jan. 54 to May 54 w B2WHtoB300WH Flywheel inertia ring on cars with BentleyS1 Mar.54 to.Jun.54 B 1 WGtoB301 WG auto gearbox 8.236-WH Dynamo type mounting strap on Standard Saloon starter motor 6. 270-WH Apr.55 to Nov 55 A B 2 AN to B 500 AN Increased diameter rear engine Thicker 3rd motion shaft thrust Sep 55 to Feb.56 B 1 APtoB501 AP mounting bolts and modified 5 washer B. 89-WG bracket B.268-AN

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Approximate Series Chassis number Modification Introduced Appro1dmate Series Chassis number Modification Introduced Delivery dates Delivery dates

Apr.55 to Nov.55 A B2ANtoB500AN Modified butterfly valve and Apr.56toJul.5e C B2CKto8500CK Radiator and drain tap suitable Sep.SStoFeb.56 B 1 APtoB501 AP C01.1ntersunk screws. SU Jul.56 to Nov .56 Bl CMtoB501 CM for revised frame B. 60.CK (continued) carburetter B.270-AN Modified sealing ring. centre

Introduction of thick washer under steeringoperatinglever(PAS l B. 178-CK fulcrum bracket bolt lock plate Modified dynamo and voltage to compensate for distortion of regulator B.188-CK lugs on front pan B.296-AN Welded frame stiffeners on each Steering ball joint castle nuts with side of jacking bracket B.218-CK increased bearing surface B. 340-AN Introduction of copper petrol pipes B. 326-CK Front S!Jfing support plate with Reach nut and washer to suit welded on stabilizer bracket new spot facing of ball and attachmeM B.43<}AN trunnion joint body, output Modified bosses to increase shaft to prop. shaft 8.352-CK strength of rear axle tube B.476-AN Uphill run pipes from twin master Increased friction on brake cylinders to supply tank B.376-CK shakeback stops ana increased Revised frame (splayed ends) B. 27-CM load on servo return spring B.492-AN Reversal of power cylinder Improved sealing between mounting bolt (PAS. I B.262-CM windscreen washer and wiper

Sep.56 to Nov.56 D B2DBtoB350DB Introduction of 18,7 steering ratio mounting and body B.492-AN Oct.56toJan.57 B10EtoB3510E on left hand drive cars B. 46-LDB Setscrews in place of studs for Increased number of fixing holes main bearing caps B. 39-AP in rear axle centre casing B. 122-DB Improved water and oil mist Voltage regulator with swamp sealing on servo 8. 41-AP resistance (H type) B. 25-0E Strengthened spring SUPIJ()ft Introduction of oil deflector plates on front suspension B. 87AP plate in rear shock damper B.249-DE Modified rear loom to cut out

brake light on side on which Jan.67 toJul.57 E 82EGto8650EG Strengthened front shock damper flasher is in operation B 155-AP Jul.57 to Dec.57 B 1 EKtoB651 EK body (Introduction of sleeve Modified flanges on exhaust in mounting bolt bore) B. 170-EG fittings B.257-AP Stronger front shock damper Brake wheel cylinder material casing B.316-EG changed from aluminium to Combined inenia and starter ring. cast iron B.273-AP modified starter drive and Filter in brake fluid supply tank B.287-AP stiffened clutch casing B.530-EG Stronger clamps for rear anti-roll Stronger fulcrum pin. axle yoke 8 542,EG bar B.341-AP New trim pad clips and retainers B.544-EG Provision of drag links with Improved ptopeller shaft centring greater resistance to kinking button B.562-EG under compression B.383-AP 2:1 ratiodynamopulley 8.628-EG Modified type of rear engine Stiffened cam wheel B. 41-EK mounting B.411-AP Improved type door seals B. 101-EK

4-Poinl fixing of number plate Dec.55toMar.56 B B2BAtoB250BA Introduction of aluminium brake and reversing lamp B.133-EK Feb.56toApr.56 B 18Cto8251 BC master cylinder 8. 20-BA Modified rear axle shah flange B.243-EK

Modified push button and door 8: 1 compression ratio engine B. 257-EK handle B.158-BA Dunlop PAS. expansible hose. Increased number of fixing holes alternative to Chrysler B 375-EK in rear axle tube B.198-BA Modified stub axle yoke seal B 377EK Folding arm rests in front seats B210-BA Stronger drag links 8.379-EK Steering lever with taper roller Modified ashtray finisher B.389-EK bearings in plaCe of bushes 8. 51-BC Strengtherled door hinges B.471-EK Strengthened front suspension Introduction of shock dampers fulcrum bracket B.109-BC with increased size end cover Modified shakeback stop on front studs B.555-EK

6 and rear brake assemblies B.115-BC Introduction of 'Roto· finished Dual brake master cylinders 8.245-BC , pulleys B.627-EK

Approximate Delivery detea Jan.57 to Jut.57 Jul.57 to Dec.57 (continued)

Nov.57toJun.58 Jun.58toMar.59

Series Chassis number

E B2EGtoB650EG B 1 EKto8651 E:K

B2FAtoB650FA B 1 fDtoB651 FD

Modification Introduced

Introduction of strengthened adjust,ng sleeve, steering cam B. 635-EK O.R.3 windscreen wiper motor B. 635-EK

Stronger rear stock damper link bushes B. 54-FA Deletion of idler lever lubrication pipe B. 136-fA Modified rear silencer mounting to prevent burning mounting rubber B. 338-fA Intermediate heater and de-mister controls B. 350-FA lntroductionof6· drive pulley, compressor clutch (·R.R" interiorcooling) B 186-FA Improved front door ventilator sealing B. 388-f A Wire type clips on propeller shaft grease seal B.438.fA Improved type rear brake expander wedges B. 454-FA Final type modified stub axles B. 458-FA Twin jet centrally mounted windscreen washer B. 472-fA Improved propeller shaft seal B. 352-FA Grease lubricated track rods B. 556-FA Improved window channel guides to ease opening in adverse weather B. 556-FA larger diameter rear axle shaft splines B. 590-FA Grease lubricated centre steering B. 644.f A Enlarged shakeback stop slot in brakeshoeweb 8. 43-FO Modified run of hand brake cable B. 45-FD Strengthened front hubs B. 65..fD C.48ctynamo B. 71-FD Introduction of plain washers at each end of pivot distance piece on braking system direct and intermediatelinkage B. 129-FD Improved type of hom footswitch (optional) B. 159-FD Replacement of .260" dia. wing and~plate bolts and screws with .3125" dia. B. 359-FD Modified doorhandles with button sealing B. 433-FO SUnvisorwithimproveddriver's vision 8.457-FD Freewheeling boot lock B. 513-FO Deletion of check valve in

brakefluidsupplypipes B.513-fO Increased capacity boot type refrigeration 8. 579-fD Modified window channels to reduce winding loads under adverse weather conditions B. 607-FD

Approximate Delivery dates

Feb.59toApr.59 Mar.59 to May 59

May 59 to Jun. 59 May59toJun.59

~ Nov.57toJul.59

Series Cha19is number

G B 1 GDtoB 125GD B2GCto8126GC

H 81 H8toB45HB 82HAto850HA

A ALB 1 toALB3&

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Thermal conductor type water temperature gauge B. 637-FD Modified window regulator handle to prevent fouling of trim pact B. 645-FD Simplified staner relay mounting B. 649-FD Special battery l,d for export cars B 649-FD

Seal between bearing housing and bodyfrontshockdamper B 35-GO Modified form of front brake shoe link B 4-GC Extended neck on propeller shaft seal B 4-GC Modified heater and de-mister connections on radiator B 24-GC R .L. head light unit B 22-GC Modified clips in electric window winder fuse box B. 118-GC Introduction of purolator air filter on cars with intenor cooling B. 126-GC

No recordable modifications

Wire type clips on propeller shaft grease seal Final type modified stub axles Improved type rear brake expanderwedg&S Twin jet centrally mounted windscreen washer Grease lubricated track rods Strengthened front hubs Grease lubricated centre steering Modified run of hand brake cable Enlarged shakeback stop slot in brake shoe web Replacement of .250# dia. wing and valance plate bolts and screws with .3125" dia. C.48dynamo Sun visors with improved driver's vision Modified window channels to reduce winding loads under adverse weather conditions Introduction of plain washer at each end of pivot distance piece on braking system direct and

ALB 6 ALB- 6

ALB- 6

ALB-11 ALB-14 ALB-17 ALB-17 ALB-17

ALB-17

ALB-21 ALB-21

ALB-24

ALB-24

intermediate linkage ALB-26 Modified window regulator handle to prevent fouling of trim pad ALB-26 Modified door handles with button seating ALB-26 Freewheeling boot lock ALB-26 Modified heater and de-mister connections on radiator ALB-29 7

BENTLEY Approximate Series Chassis number Modification Introduced Approximate Series Chassis number Modification Introduced Delivery dates Delivery dates

Nov.57toJul.59 A ALB l toALB35 Thermal conductor type watei Steering lever with taper roller (continued) temperature gauge ALB-29 bearings io place of bushes BC. 2-BG

Extended neck on propeller Strengthened front suspension shaft seal ALB-30 fulcrum bracket BC 3-BG Simplified starter relay mount,ng ALB-30 Modified shakeback stoo front and Seal between bearing housing and rear brake assemblies BC. 6-BG body front shock damper ALB-30 Dual brake master cylinders BC.16-BG Modified form off root brake shoe Modified dynamo and regulator BC.21-BG link ALB-31 8: 1 compression ratio cylinder Mvdified fuses. electric window head with larger inlet valve BC.21-BG winder fuse box ALB-32 Modified seating ring on centre Modified fuses. main fusebox ALB-32 steering operating lever (PAS l BC.23-BG Introduction of purolator air filter Welded stiffeners on each side of on cars with interior cooling ALB-35 jac'k,ngbracket BC. 27-BG

lntroductlOn of copper petrol pipes BC. 28-BG

BentleyS1 Uphill run pipes from twin master cylinders to supply tank BC.28·BG Continental Reach nut and washer to sun

Mar.55 to Feb.56 A BC1 AF!o Spreading the load of the fulcrum spot facing of ball joint and BC101 AF bracket bolt over a larger area trunnion body. output shaft

to compensate for distortion of to propeller shaft BC.28-BG the lugs on the front pan BC. 11·AF Radiator and drain tap suitable Modified butterfly valve and for modified frame BC.30-BG countersunk screws. SU Revised frame (splayed ends) BC 37-BG carburetter BC.11-AF Increased number of fixing holes Modified bosses to increase 1n rear axle centre casing BC.62-BG strength of rear axle tube BC 12-AF Reversal of power cylinder Setscrews in place of studs for mounting bolt (PAS.I BC. 70-BG main bearing caps BC.16-AF lnt1oduction of oil deflector Improved water and oil mist plate for rear shock damper BC.92-BG sealing on servo BC.16-AF Voltage regulatorwith swamp Steering ball joint castle nuts resistance BC.96-BG with increased bearing surface BC.19·AF

Jan.57 toJul.57 C BC1CHto Strengthened front shock damper Increased friction on brake shakeback stops and increased BC51 CH body (introduction of sleeve 1n loadonseNOretumspring BC.21-AF mounting bolt bore) BC. 1·CH Brake wheel cylinder material Stronger front shock damper changed from aluminium to casing BC. 7-CH cast iron BC.69-AF Combined inertia and starter ring, Stronger clamps for rear anti- modified starter drive and roll bar BC.69-AF stiffened clutch casing BC.31-CH Filter in brake fluid supply Stronger fulcrum pin. axle yoke BC.41-CH tank BC. 70-AF Jul.57 toJan.58 D BC 1 OJ to Improved propeller shaft seal BC. l·DJ Revised type of rear engine mounting BC. 79-AF BC51 DJ Modified stub axle yoke seal BC. 8-DJ

Provision of drag links with Modified rear axle shaft flange BC.10-0J

greater resistance to Stronger drag link BC.36-0J kinking under compression BC.81-AF Introduction of 'Roto' finished

Introduction of aluminium pulleys BC.42-DJ brake master cylinder BC.88-AF Introduction of strengthened

Increased diameter rear engine adjusting sleeve steering cam BC.44-DJ

mounting bolts and modified Introduction of shook dampers

bracket BC.96-AF with increased size end cover

Strengthened spring support studs BC.47-0J

plates. front suspension BC.96-AF Oct.5710Jun 58 BC 1 Ello DR3 windscreen wiper motor BC 1-EL

8 Feb.56toJan.57 B BC1 BG to Increased number of fixing holes BC51 El Stronger rear shock damper link

BC101BG in rear axle tube BC. 1-BG bushes BC. 3-El

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Approximate Serles Chassis number Modification Introduced Approximate Series Chassis number Modification Introduced Delivery dates Delivery dates

Jun.58 to Jan.59 BC1 FMto Deletion of lul.lricat1on pipe on Hollow camshaft replaced by BC51 FM idler lever BC. 1-FM solid camshaft B. 80-AM

Modified rear silencer mounting to (except prevent burning mountlf1g B.322-AM) rubber BC. 1-FM Automatic choke Improved type rear brake otterswitcn B. 112-LAM expander wedges Sealed thermal delay switch B.192-AM Final type modified stub axles BC. HM Improved type crown wheel bolts Twin jet centrally mounted (Phase21 B.258-AM windscreen washer BC 1-FM Engine vibration cushion fitted B.288-AM Grease lubricated track rods BC 1-FM lmprOlled throttle controls on Larger diameter axle shaft splines BC. HM left-hand dnve cars B.310-LAM Grease lubrication ot centre steering BC. 1-FM Jan.60toMay60 B B 1 BRtoB501 BR Automatic choke-

Intermediate heater and de-mister May 60 to Aug. 60 B28Sto8500BS lagged air pipes B409-BR

controls BC. 1-FM bi-metal cover B.437-BR

Wire type ciips on propeller butterfly valve B.471-BA

shaft grease seals BC. 1-l'M Modified hydraulic tappets B 246-BS

Extended outer bearing blocks for S. 1 type front silencer with

lower triangle lever BC 1-FM modified pipes and flanges B.418-BS

Increased capacity boot type Modified starter motor B.422-BS

refrigeration BC. 1-FM S. U. carburetters 8.452-BS

Increased side clearance on rear Fast idle cam bracket B 462-BS

brake wedge expanders to Sep.60toNov.60 C B 1 CTto8445CT New front shock damper prevent sticking BC 1-fM Replacement of .250" dia. wing

Nov.60 to May 61 B 2 CU to B 756 CU mounting plate B. 1-CT

and valarice plate bolts and Brake pedal gap plate B. 1-CT

screws with .3125 • dia BC. 1-FM Shortened extension cone on fan

Modified run of handbrake cable BC. 1-FM mounting; extension of radiator

Erilarged shakeback stop slot in bottom outlet pipe and new bottom water hose B. 18-CT

brake shoe web BC. 11-FM New radiator filler cap seal 8.223-CT Strengthened front hubs BC 14-FM New starter motor B.417-CT Plain washer at each end of pivot B 372-CU distance pteee on braking Valves and fittings 8. 2-CU system direct and intermediate linkage BC.31-FM

Interior lights - changes to

Deletion ot clleck valve in brake switching arrangements for

fluid supply pipes BC.44-FM instrument and capping rail hghts and new map lamp B 2-CU

Dec.58toApr 59 G BC1GNto Simplified starter relay Dynamo mounting bracket B 52-CU

BC31GN mounting BC. 1-GN Cylinder head assembly and Thermal conductor type water valves.etc. B. 52-CU temperature gauge BC. 9-GN Operating handle fitted to centre Seal betNeen bearing housing vane of capping rail outlet duct B.180-CU body and front shock damper BC.16-GN Cigar lighter with amber glow Extended neck on propeller snaft nng B 180-CU seal BC.25-GN New silencer assemblies B.280-CU Modified form of front brake shoe Addit10nal cold air intake B.362-CU link BC.28-GN Homs under front apron instead Introduction ot purolator a,r filter of front wing B 362-CU on cars with interior cooling BC.30-GN New front shock damper body 8.392-CU

BentleyS2 Valve rockers and shafts 8398-CU

Standard Saloon Air conditioning unit undersheets changed from fibre glass to

Aug.59toDec.59 A B 1 AAtoB325AA Improved type crown wheel bolts steel B.504-CU Nov 59 to Jan 60 B 2 AM to B 326 AM (Phase1) B 186-AA Front brakes - material of front

Introduction of seamless propeller brake clevis pins changed B. 554-CU 9 shaft B. 2-AM Ash trays in new front seat backs 0556-CU

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Approximate Series Chassis number Modification Introduced Approximate Series Chassis number Modification Introduced Delivery dates Delivery dates Sep.60toNov 60 C B 1 C1 to 8445CT Additional parcel shelf speaker on Hollow camshaft replaced by Nov.60toMay61 B2 CU to B 756CU non-division cars B 556-CU solid camshaft LBA {continued) Crankcase modified to raise oil Sealed thermal delay switch lt3A

level 1n camshaft trough B.562-CU Improved type crown wheel Airconditioning--TecumsehHH bolts (Phase 2) LBA 2 compressor replaced by York Engine vibration cushion fitted LBA 1 Shipley B. 570-CU Improved throttle <.'Ontrols on 47•,ec,oo,m"edo""1lhoo'10 l left-hand dnve cars LBA 1 rear brake ratio B. 576-CU Modified hydraulic tappets LBA 17 Accelerator pedal stop on right· S. 1 typefrootsilencerwith hand drive cars modified pipes and flanges LBA18 Ge,rt>o,thrort~s-cootrolo") Modified starter motor LBA18 right-handdrivecars B 576.CU S. U. carburetters LBA19 13: 38 ratio crown wheel changed Fast idle cam bracket LBA19 to13:40 New front shock damper Spare wheel compartment cover 8.592-CU mounting plate LBA18

Apr 61 toDec.61 D B 1 DVtoB601 DV New boot lock cam B. 59-DV Brake pedal gap plate LBA 18

Dec 61 toAug.62 B2DWtoB3760W Petrol tank breather B 81-DV Shortened extension cone on

Top mounting assembly electric tan mounting; extension of

windowtift B. 167-DV radiator bottom outlet pipe

Heatsink introduced into automatic and new bottom water hose LBA18

choke system B. 175·DV New radiator filler cap seal LBA19

New rear bumper support springs B. 231-DV New starter motor LBA26

Sparking plug waterproof adaptor 8. 231-DV Valves and fittings LLBA22

Rear seat footrests B. 415-DV Interior lights- changes to

Two matrices instead of one in switching arrangements for

heating and de-misting system 8.415-DV instruments and capping rail

Rear window de-mister switch lights and new map lamp LLBA22

moved to instrument panel B.416-DV Dynamo mounting bracket LLBA22

Sliding door to front door Cylinder head a~eitlbly and

cubbybox 8.415-DV valves. etc. LLSA23

Interior mirror support stiffened 8.416-DV Cigar lighter with amber glow

Blue floodlightlng to instruments B.416-DV ring LLBA23

Hand brake warning light fitted B.416-DV New silencer assemblies LBA26

Flasher and headlamp flick Valve rockers and shafts LBA26

switch fitted 8.415-0V Ash trays in new front seat backs LLBA23

Improved heating system B.415-DV Additional parcel shelf speakeron

New starter ring B 457-DV non-<livision cars LBA25

Smaller ball catches and stnker Crankcase modified to raise oil

plates on fall tables in rear of level in camshaft trough LBA21

front seats 8467-DV Air conditioning-Tecumseh HH

New cigar lighters in rear 8.493-DV compressor replaced by York

Door seals B.497-DV Shipley LBA21

Modified water connections B. 22-LDW Accelerator pedal stOpon nght-

Fuel pump capacity increased B. 28-DW hand drive cars LBA25

Improved valve rockers B. 142-DW Gearbox throttle valve control on

Rearlamps B. 148-DW right-hand drive cars LBA25

Brake pedals ball crank lever B. 154-LDW Spare wheel compartment cover LLBA23

lighter steering on left-hand Jan.61 toSep.62 B LBB 1 to LBB 33 New boot lock cam LLBB11 drive cars B. 192-LDW Petrol tank breather LLBB11 Reversion to original starter ring B.208-DW T 0p mounting assembly electric New method of lubricating cam window lift LLBB 11 wheel B.222-DW Heatsink introduced into

ae::::;:2 automatic choke system lBB10

Long HlbllH New rear bumper support spring LLBB15

10 Jan.60 to Dec.60 A LBA 1 to LBA 26 Introduction of seamless

Sparking plug waterproof adaptor LLBB 15

propeller shaft LBA 4 Rear window de-mister switch moved to intrument panel LLBB 19

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Approximate Series Chassis number Modification Introduced Approximate Series Chassis number Modification Introduced Delivery dates Oeiivery dates

Jan.61 toSep.62 B LBB 1tolBB33 Sliding door to front door cubby New radiator filler cap seal BC 21-BY (continued) box LLBB 19 New starter motor BC. 40-BY

Interior mirror support stiffened LLBB 19 Valves and fittings BC 46-BY Blue floodlighting to instruments LLBB 19 Interior lights - ctianges to Hand brake warning light fitted LLBB19 switching arrangements for Flasher and headlamp flick instrument and capping rail switch fitted LB820 lights and new map lamp BC 72-BY Front brakes - material of front Dynamo mounting bracket BC. 51-BY brake clevis pins changed LBB25 Cylinder head assembly and Improved heating system LLBB28 valves.etc BC 51-BY New starter ring LLBB 19 Cigar hghter with amber glow Smaller ball catches and striker nng BC 72-BY plates on fall tables in rear of New silencer assemblies BC 76-BY tmntseats LLBB24 New front shock damper body BC. 92-BY Doorseals LBB24 Valve rockers and shafts BC. 78-BY Modified water connections LB825 Crankcase modified to raise oil Fuel pump capacity increased LBB25 level in camshaft trough BC 74-BY Improved -.. alve rockers LLB829 (except Reariamps LLB830 BC 97-BY) Brake pedals ball crank fever LLBB29 Air cond1tionrng - Tecumseh HH Lighter steering on left-hand compressor replaced by York drivecars LLBB30 Shipley BC. 90-BY Reversion to original starter ring LLBB30 47° servo cams reducing front to New method of lubricating cam rear bralle ratio BC 93-BY

BentleyS2 wheel LLBB30 Accelerator pedal stop on nght·

hand drive cars BC. 99-BY Continental Gearbox throttle valve control on

Jul.59toJun.60 A BC 1 AR to Improved type crown wheel bolts right-hand drive cars BC 99-BY

BC151AA (Phase1) BC. 45-AR l 3: 38 ratio crown wheel changed

Introduction of seamless propeller to13:40 BC. 100-BY

shaft BC 66-AA Feb.61 toAug.62 C BC1 Clio Petrol tank breather BC 28-CZ Hollow camshaft replaced by BC 139CZ Heatsink introduced into solid camshaft BC. 38-AR automatic choke system BC. 37-CZ Automatic choke - Sparking plug waterproof adaptor BC. 43.cz otter switch BC.106-AR Blue floodlighting to instruments BC. 66-CZ lagged air pipes BC.112-AR Hand brake warning light fitted BC. 78-CZ bi-metal cover BC.137-AR Flasher and headlamp flick switch butterfly valve BC.114-AR fitted BC. 70-CZ Sealed thermal delay switch BC. 11-AR New starter ring SC. 85--CZ Improved type crown wheel Modified water connections BC.109-CZ 1Phase2) BC. 52-AR Fuel pump capacity ,ncreased BC.112-CZ Engine vibration cushion fitted BC. 1-AR Improved valve rockers BC.134-CZ Improved throttle controls on Rear lamps BC. 78-CZ left-hand drive cars BC. 2-AR Brake pedals ball crank lever BC.135-LCZ Modified hydraulic tappets BC. 139-AR Lighter steering on left-hand S.U. carburetters BC.149-AR drive cars BC.135-LCZ

Jun.60 toJul.61 B BCl BYto S.1 typefmntsilencerwith Reversion to ongioal starter ring BC. 137-LCZ

BC101 BY modified pipes and flanges BC. 16-LBY New method of lubricating cam Modified starter motor BC. 1-BY wheel BC. 139-CZ Fast idle cam bracket BC 3-BY BentleyS3 New front shock damper mounting plate BC 1-BY Standard Saloon Brake pedal gap plate BC. 1-BY October62 A B2AVtoB26AV Lengthened starter relay cable B. 16-AV Shortened extension cone on fan Not Issued B Not Issued No recordable modifications mounting; extension of radiator bottom outlet pipe and new Sep 62 to Oct.63 C B2CNtoB828CN Air-conditioning unit water taps 11 bottom water hose BC. 10-BY and mounting plates B 10-CN

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Approidmate Series Chassis number Modification lr;troduced Approximate Series Chassis number Modification Introduced Delivery dates Delivery dates

Sep 62 to Oct63 C [J 2 CNtoB828CN Improved radiator pressure rehef Steering- modified power \continued) valve 8 176-LCN cylinder head B.222-FG

Additional sight glass on C6 l Improved copper type battery refrigerated units and re-routed cable B 290-FG low pressure hoses on right- Steenng hoses re-routed on

B.348-FG hand drive cars B.260-CN right-hand drive cars Top and bottom hoses B.388-CN

Oct.64 to Jan .65 G 8 2Gjto B 200GJ New H.T. ignition cabies with Stainless steel wheel discs B 404-CN

resistive cores B. 10-GJ Steenng box modified to allow B. 420-CN Electrically-operated windows-trapped air to be bled

stop bracket B. 126-GJ Windscreen wiper stops for

6496-LCN Tappet block and tappet block pos1t1ve parking assemblies B.136-GJ

Carburetters with modified ftoat Ventilation holes provided to chamber lid and needle valve B. 508-CN flywheel housing bell housing B 190-G.J Automatic gearbox torus cover B. 712-CN

!except Jan.65 toJul.65 H B2HNto8400HN Camshaft B 34·HN B 724·CN)

Jul.65toSep.65 J B :i' JP to B40JP Interference fit cylinder liners B. 2-JP Hand brake cable systems on New fuel pump, S.U. type right-hand drive cars B. 738-CN AUF400 B 36-JP

Sep.63 to Dec.€3 D B 2 DF to 8 198 OF Steering hose re-routed and heat shield fitted to steering box

BentleyS3 mounting arm on left-hand drive cars 8. 30-LDF long Wheelbase Improved heated rear window Nov 62toMay63 A BAL 2 to BAL30 Lengthened starter relay cable BAL glass B 126-DF A1r-condit1oning unit water taps

and mounting plates BAL Nov.63 toJun.64 B2 ECtoB530 EC New voltage regulator B. 38-EC Top and bottom hoses BAL 8 Improved rear seat and side Stainless steel wheel discs BAL 8 armrests B. 70-EC Steering box modified to allow Heat shield fitted to nght·hand trapped air tobe bled BAL 8 exhaust manifold B. 210-EC Windscreen wiper stops for Choke introduced into reversing Positive parking BAL 8 light circuit B.222-EC Carburetters with modified float Increased bore of carburetter chamber lid and needle valve BAL 10 ventp1pes B.340-EC Automatic gearbox torus cover BAL 10

(except B. 368. Hand brake cable system on right-412and hand drive cars BAL 18 491-EC) Steering hose re-routed and heat

Reversing and rear number plate shield fitted to steering box lamp 8.412-EC mounting arm on left-hand drive Wider rims on rear wheels B.484-EC cars LBAL 14 Additional coid air intake controls B. 506-EC Improved heated rear window

glass BAL 16 May64toDec.64 F B2FGto8350FG Dynamo bracket B. 8-FG New voltage regulator BAL 16 Flywheel housing - bell housing Heat shield fitted to right-hand underpan fitted (except exPort exhaust manifold BAL 18 models to tropical or dusty Choke introduced into reversing countries) B 12-FG light ciruit BAL20 !except Increased bore of carburetter B 18-FG) vent pipes BAL28 Steering box spool valve and Petrol filter repositioned BAL28 housing B 116-f-G

Stop/flasher relays discontinued B. 152-FG Jun.64 toJan.65 B BBL2toBBL 12 Reversing and rear number platP. link strip in place of starter lamp BBL 2 solenoid cable B.152-FG W1der rims on rear wheels BBL 4 New speedometer and flexible Additional cold air intake controls BBL 4 12 drive B.206-FG Dynamo bracket BBL 2

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Approximate Series Chassis number Modification Introduced Aoproximate Series Chassh, number Modification Introduced Delivery dates Delivery dates

Jun.64 toJan.65 B BBL2toB8L 12 f-lywheei housing-bell housing !)ynamo bracket BC 148-XC (continued) underpan fitted (except export Flywheel housing - bell tiou;;,ng

models to tropical or dusty 1.mderpan fitted texcept export countries) BBL models to tropical or dusty Steering box spool valve and countries) BC-152-XC housing BBL 8 Stop/flasher relays discontinued BBL 8 Link strip in place of starter Steering box spool valve and s0leno1d cable BBL 8 housing BC-156-XC New speedometer and flexible Link strip in place of starter drive BBL 8 solenoid cable BC-158-XC Steering- modified power Steering- mod1hed power cylinder head BBL 8 cylinder head BC-158-XC Improved copper type battery Improved copper type battery cable BBL 8 cable BC-172-XC Steering hoses re··routed on Steering hoses re-routed on right-hand drive cars BBL 10 right-hand drive cars GC-182-XC New H.1. 1gnit1on cable with New H .T ignition cables with res;stive cores BBL 10 resistive cores BC-184-XC Electncally-operated windows - Feb.65toApr.65 D BC2XDto Ventilation holes provided to stop bracket BBL 10 8C28XD flywheel housing bell housing BC- 22-XD Tappet block and tappet bloc!<. assemblies BBL 10 Mar.65toApr65 BC2XEto Camshaft BC- 6-XE

Feb 65 to Sep 65 C BCL 2 to BCL 22 Ventilation holes provided to BC88XE /except

BC- 8-XF.i flywheel housing bell housing BCL 2 Air-conditioning- introduction of Camshaft BCL 2 standard 53 de-mister blower lnterterence fit cyhnder liners BCL 14 unit on coachbuilt cars; also New fuel pump, S.U. typeAUF electrically operated valves and 400 BCL 18 taps BC- 34-XE

BentleyS3 Increased capacity windscreen Continental wiper motor (Park Ward 2-doorl BC- 34-XE

Sep.62toJul.63 A BC2XAto l cngthened stane, relay cable BC- 24-LXA Interference tit cylinder liners BC- 64-Xf. New fuel pump, S.U. typeAUF

BC 174XA Improved radiator pressure 400 BC- 68·XE reltefvalve BC- 72-LXA rop and bottom hoses BC-144-LXA Stainless steel wheel discs BC-144-XA Steering box modified to aUow trapped a1r to be bled BC-152-XA Two-shoe front brakes BC-166-LXA

Jun.63 to Sep 63 B BC2XBto Carburetters with modified tloat BC lOOXB chamber lid and needle valve BC- 12-LXB

Automatic gearbox torus cover BC- 74-XB Steering hose re-rooted and heat shield fitted to steering box mounting arm on left-hand drive cars BC- 12-LXB

Nov 63 to Nov.65 C BC2XCto New voltage regulator BC- 68-XC BC202XC Hand brake cable system on nght-

hand drive cars BC-100-XC Heat shield fitted to right-hand exhaust manifold BC-116-XC Choke introduced into reversing light circuit BC-122-XC Increased bore of carburetter 13 vent pipes BC-124-XC

14

Rolls-Royce Production

Rolls-Royce10H.P. 1904-1906

Rolls-Royce 15 H.P. 1905-1906

RoHs-Royce20H.P. 1905-1906

Rolls-Royce 30 H.P. 1905-1906

Roals-Royce Legalirnit

Cha11sis numbers

20150-20169

23924. 24272. 24273, 26330, 26331, 26332

24263. 24264. 26350-26354. 26370. 26356-26359

23927. 24274. 24275. 26370-26375, 60500-60538 (also 26355 only known survivor)

1905-1906 :~;>g t~d:::;~i) None believed to survive

Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost 1907-1925 1907-60539-60592

1907/8 · 60700-60799 190&'9-919-1015 1909/10-1100-1199& 1200-1399 1910/11 -1400-1499 1911-1500-1799 1912-1800-1999 1912/13-2000 -2699 1913-CA 1913/14-NA 1914-MA.AB. EB. RB. PB. YB. US. LB. GB 1914/15-TB 1915-BD.AD. ED 1915/16-RD 1916-PO.AC 1919-PP.LW 1919/21 -X(motorshowchassis) 1920· TW. CW. FW, BW.AE. EE. RE, PE. YE 1920/21-GE 1920/27 · WO (armoured car chassis) 1921 ·WE.LE. TE. CE. I*),

-NE(•). LG 1•1. -JG(•),SG(*l

1921122 -AG(*), MG (*l. UG ("). 1S22 -BG. TG (*'I. KG("). PG. RG. YG

Production


Rolls-Royce20 H.P. 1922/23

1923

1923/24

1924

1924/25

1925

1925126

1926

1926

1926/27 1927

1927

Chassis numbers

1922/23-ZG, HG 1923-XH. HH.JH(0

). LK. NK. PK 1923/24-EM 1924 - KF. LF (**),MF(**). LM. RM. TM 1924/25-AU. EU 1925-LK. MK(**). PK. RK(.,.l. FK(**).

-ML(*").PL(**). RL(**I

(") Some Springfield models (**) Springfield models

Series Chassis number Modification Introduced

40G1 ·50GO

50S1 -60SO. 60H1 -60HO. 70A1 ·80AO, 80K1 -90KO, GA

GF

GH. GAK. GMK. GRK

GOK

GLK. GNK. GPK

GSK

G GCK 1 toGCK81 "New Departure" thrust brg. GOK 1 toGOK81 GOK-44 GZK 1toGZK41

H GZK42toGZK81 GUK 1 toGUK81 GYK 1 toGYK81

GMJ 1 toGMJ81 Pivot frictiondev,ce: W.8. GHJ 1 toGHJ81 wheels: fronthydrls.: .700

steering GAJ 1 toGAJ41 GHJ-72: two terminal

condenser -GAJ-1

K GAJ42toGAJ81 Spring loaded X stg. tube -GRJ 1 to GRJ 81 banery crossmember • GAJ-42; GUJ 1 to GUJ 81 F. W. 8. squeak damper -GRJ · 73

ROLLS-ROYCE

Approximate Series Chassis number Modification Introduced Approximate Series Chassis number Modification Introduced Delivery dates Delivery dates

1927128 GXL i toGXL81 2,:;iail. reserve: Ze111th filter. 3" prop. shaft; pivoted front 1928 GYL 1 toGYL81 bring piston· GXL 42. tungsten. brake shoe; N2 road wheels;

GWL 1 toGWL41 GXL-59. rear hydrls. · GYL· 1 ,)Verhanging bonnet

1928 M GBM 1 toGBM81 Oval web crankshaft; 1932 u GAU 1 toGAU81 RAD.11 clutch liners; Bbrg. GKM 1 to GKM 81 improved steering geometry: GMU 1 toGMU 21 servo cams: 18-gall. petrol tank; GTM1 toGTM41 semi-rigid distr. contacts electric petrol gauge; modified

1928/29 NA GFN 1 to GFN 81 Mixture control on column, 3rd motion shaft GAU-58

1929 GLN 1 to GLN 21 vertical radiator shutters Provision for dyno. brake GAU 76

32" x6" tyres-GFN-n 1932 V GMU22toGMU81

1929 NB GLN22toGLN81 Dash2"w1der.rad 1.5" higher. GZU 1 toGZU41

GEN 1 toGEN41 Dash .75" higher 1932 w GHW 1 toGHW81 Dynamo drive brake;

1929 OA GEN42toGEN81 Cadmium plated springs· GEN· 72 1932/33 GRW 1 toGRW81 RAD. 13 servo liners GRW-22

GVO 1 toGVO 10 GAW1toGAW41

1929 0 GVO 11 toGV081 Centralised lubm.; E nots petrol 1933 X GEX 1 to GEX 81 Relay starter switch; cast iron

GXO 1 to GXO 10 filter; "Mechanics" prop. shaft; GWX 1 toGWXBl rear brake drums GEX-1

"K.S." petrol gauge GDX 1 toGDX41 Three rate charge scheme; resonant type silencer GWX-22

1933 y GSY 1 toGSY 101 Improved clutch ring GSY-33

Rolls-Royce 20/25 H.P. 1933 l GLZ 1 toGLZ81 Rear brake bronze brg; Luvax-

1929 0 GXD11 toGXO 111 20/25 H.P.31;4" bore engine GTZ 1 toGTZ81 B1jur lubm; air silencer GYZ I to GYZ41 GLZ-1. nitralloy crankshaft

1929/30 p GGP t to GGP81 Cast dash; narrow hubs; 8. 00-19 GLZ-28. silent 2nd gear; front GDP 1 to GDP 81 tyres; single level petrol tank; axle control; new type shock GWP1 toGWP41 largerdia. crankshaft dampers; cast iron front brake

1930 R GLR 1 to GLR 25 3" longer chassis; new type coil drums GLZ-52

GLR26toGLR81 5.25: 1 comp.; new exhaust 1933 A2 GBA 1 toGBA81 Hand lubm. to servo GGA-1 GSR 1 toGSA81 manifold; flexible engine GGA 1 toGGA81 Marston type radiator GGA· 22

suspension; GHA 1 toGHA41 GTA 1 toGTR41 RW-1 magnetoGLA-55

1933/34 B2 GXB 1 to GXB 81 Spring drive 1n clutch; 1930/31 s GNS 1 toGNS81 Grooved road springs; i934 GUB 1 toGUB81 stiffer crankshaft GXB-27; 1931 GOS 1 toGOS81 servo damper GOS-22 GLB 1 toGLB41 cam balancer GXB-62

GPS 1 toGPS41

1931/32 TA GFT 1 toGFT81 Rubberfan belt; reserve petrol 1934 C2 GNC 1 to GNC 81 D.W.S. jacks;

GRC l toGRC81 needle brg. prop. shaft GBT 1 to GBT 21 supply; anti-splash rad. cap; GKC 1 toGKC41 GKC-22

indented matrix tubes; 2.5" prop shaft; frontaxlemodifn. GFT·32 1934 02 GED1 toGED81 Felt oil ring to crankshaft;

1931/32 TB GBT 22 to GBT 81 Diamond engine mounting; GMD 1 to GMO 81 provision for damper control;

1932 GKT1 toGKT21 radiator 4" deeper; GYD 1 toGYD41 largeoilfdler; new type

thermostatic shutters; copper carburetter, controllable dampers

matrix tubes; split piston shock 1934 E2 GAE 1 toGAE81 abs; flip-flap bonnet shutters; GWE 1 to GWE 81 front apron; one-shot lubm. GFE 1 toGFE41 scheme; mod. Rbrakeshaft lubrn.; hinged filler cap; remote 1934 F2 GAF 1 toGAF81 Easybrakeadj.; modified cam control petrol reserve; two 1934/35 GSF 1 toGSF81 balancer; voltage controlled rate charging scheme 1935 GRF1toGRF41 dynamo; flexible engine and

1932 TB GKT 22 toGKT 41 Synchro-meshgeal'box5.75: 1 exhaust mounting GAF-62; modified synchro-mesh sleeve

comp.; highliftcams; heavyexh. GSF-2 valves; low inertia spring drive;

T.C.C. condenser; concealed front balanced crankshaft; stronger 1935 G2 GLG1 toGLG81 clutch springs with higher pedal GPG 1 to GPG 81 X member; clutch spring dnve 15 leverage; new exhaust system; GHG 1 toGHG41 deleted; propeller shaft damper;

ROLLS-ROYCE


1935 G2 GLG 1 toGLG81 carburetter balance pipe; Rolls-Royce Phantom I (continued) GPG 1 toGPG81 external clutch adjustment

1925 V MC1 toMC122 GHG l toGHG41 RC 1 to RC 125

1935 H2 GYH 1 to GYH 81 Pivoted rear brake shoes; HC1toHC109 GOH 1 toGOH81 35° servo cams -GOH-22

1925 HC 110 to HC 122 W rad. 1" higher GEH 1 toGEH41 1925/26 LC 1 to LC 131

1935 J2 GBJ 1 to GBJ 81 Torque reaction dampers 1926 SC1toSC7 GLJ 1 toGLJ 81

1926 Fl("*) GCJ 1 toGCJ41

1935136 K2 GXK 1 toGXK81 Fully floating servo; 1926 X SC8toSC121

1936 GBK1 toGBK81 lsolatedgearlever-GBK-22 DC 1 toDC87

GTK 1 toGTK41 1926 y DC88toDC121 720 lead steering 38-TC

1936 GTK 42 to GTK 53 Additional 20/25 H.P. chassis with TC1 toTC70

B.B. clutch, marlesstg., andhypoid 1926 A2A TC71 toTC121 Tubular luggage grid <1xle YC 1 toYC50

1926 A2B YC51 toYC 123 Servo damping ring 59-YC 1926/27 NC1toNC30

Rolls-Roye. 25/30 H.P. 1926127 B2 NC31 to NC 131 Autovac restriction valve;

1936/37 L2 GUL 1 toGUL81 3.5" bore engine; Stromberg front hydrls; light clutch GTL 1toGTL81 carb; SU. petrol pumps;

1927 C2A EF 1 toEF 101 R. brg. throttle; light front GHL 1 toGHL41 aircooleddynamo; Borg& Beck clutch; Maries steering; axle; 3-gall. reserve; S.L. X stg.

9x41 hypoidaxle;geared tube; W B. wheels

starter; petrol filter on 1927 RM, FM. PM (0)

rear X member

1936/37 1927 C28 LF 1 tolF 101 Servo friction device;

M2 GRM 1 toGRM81 Mellotone horns; Seapak noise tappet lub. 65-LF GXM 1 toGXM81 insulation. 'L' section piston GGM 1 toGGM41 ringsGRM-72. P.S. damper 1927 02A RF 1 to RF 101 Rear hydrls. new side levers

reinstated GXM-72 D2B UF1 toUFl01 Silencerheatshield- 79-UF

1936/37 N2 GAN 1 toGAN81 Improved radiator 1927

GWN 1 toGWN81 New type steenng controls 1928 RP,FP,KP(**l GUN 1 toGUN41

1928 E2A EH ltoEH 101 Tungsten 37 EH; strutted 1937 02 GAO 1 toGR081 cyls. 73--EH

GHQ lto GHO 81 1928 E2B FH 1 toFH101 GM01toGM081

1937 P2 GRP 1 toGAP81 De-turbulated cyl. head 1928 F2A AL 1 to Al 101 Axle control dampers; stiffer GMP 1 toGMP81 crankshaft semi-rigid dist. GLP lto GLP 41 cont; chokevalvelub.

1937/38 R2 GAR lto GAR 81 Thermoid clutch liners GGR-29 1928/29 F2B CL 1 toCL 101 Alum. cyl. head; rearsparewheel 1938 GGR 1 to GGR 81 carrier; 10· pendulum lever

GZR1 toGZR41 1928/29 G2A WR1toWR101 Flexible engine suspension

1928129 G2B WR 102toWR 131 Cast dash: side-by-side brakes; Rolls Royce Wraith 1929 KR 1 toKR71 Zenith petrol filter; rad. 1 "

1938/39 A WXA 1 toWXA 109 higher; battery in frame: felt pads 1-KR

1938/39 B WRB 1 to WRB 81 1939 WMB1toWMB81 1929 H2 KR72toKR131 Cadmium plated springs 19-0R

WLB 1 toWLB41 OR1 toOR90

1939 C WHC 1 toWHC81 1929 KR(0)

16 WEC 1 to WEC 74 1929 18("*)

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Approximate Serie, Chassi1 number Modification Introduced Approximate Series Chassis nurnber Modification Introduced Delivery dates Delivery dates

1930 MR! .. ) 193334 P2 PY 2to PY206 Provision for shock damper

1930/31 PR(**) control; larger engine coupling, 28-galL petrol tank: electnc petrol gauge; Luvax-Bijurlubm; resonant type silencer; nitralloy crankshaft 14-PY; controlled

Rolls-Royce Phantom I shock dampers 160-PY

1929/30 J2 WJ1toWJ133 1934 R2 RY3toRY 211 Voltage controlled dynamo: XJ 1 toXJ71 largeoilflller; handlubr. to servo

1929/30 K2 XJ 72 to XJ 204 Low inertia damper 173-XJ 193~ S2 SK2 to SK 196 Strengthened damper cylinders; 1930 GN 1 toGN68 92°thermometers 18-GN to grooved damper pistons: push·

50-GY down gear lever knob; dropped front X member 58-SK;

1930 L2 GN 69toGN 202 New type coil 69-GN; exhaust needlebrg, prop, shaft96-SK; GY1 toGY68 heated throttle 120-GN; rear exhaust valves stepped 102-SK;

axlebearingmodifn. 120-GN; 12 x 41 rear axle 136-SK coppercyl.headtubes 111-GN;

1934/35· T2 TA 1 toTA201 Fully floating servo; easy brake 20 x 7 tyres 169-GN adj; modified hot-spot pipe;

1930 M2 GY69toGY20S Riveted hardy fabric 110-GY, conn. rod with 5 clips; external 1931 GX1toGX68 rubber fan belt 150-GY; clutch adj.; large choke

3-gall reserve 178-GY; carburetter, low lift camshaft; stronger batt. support 1-GX flexible engine mounting;

1931/32 N2 JS1 toJS61 Thermostatic shutters; single synchro-mesh 2nd gear

1931133 (R.H. chassis) point rad. susp.; extra cyl. 1935 U2 UK2toUK82 T.C.C. condenser AJS201 toAJS276 lubn.; frontapron; 60" track; IL.H. chassis) one shot chassis lubn.; pivoted

RoHs-Royce Phantom Ill front brake shoes; wider footbrakeshoes; 3,e in. brake 1936 A 3-AZ 20 to 3-AZ 238 Petrol filler on 2nd X member liners; hingedfillercap; 3-AX 1 to 3-AX 207 3-AX-35 two-rate charge scheme; servo

1936/37 B 3-BU 2 to 3-BU 200 Rubber mounted rear a)(le damper; remote cootrol petrol reserve; 50% thicker rear 1937 3-BT 1 to 3-BT 203 brake drums; F. axle modifn. 1937 C 3-CP 2 to 3-CP 200 Petrol pump in frame - 3-CM-35

1931/32 N2 JS62toJS84 Diamood engine mounting; 1937138 3-CM l to 3-CM 203 "Long" clutch plate· 3-CM-79 1932 MS2toMS44 pivoted rear brake shoes; 1938/39 D 3-DL 2 to 3-DL 200 4-Pon cyl. head; solid tappets; 1931/33 (R.H. chassis) auto-klean oil filter; carb. air 1939 3-DH 1 to 3-DH 203 single valve springs; open type 1932134 AJS2ntoAJS303 cleaner; split piston shock fuses; Hall's metal big ends;

AMS 201 to AMS 224 abs; flip.flap bonnet shutters oil cooler deleted; modified (l.H. chassis) starter 3-DL-44

1932 N2 MS46toMS 170 Synchro-meshgearlxlx; 2.75" 5x 18roadwheels3-0L-78 prop. shaft; stronger clutch Overdrive gearlxlx 3-DL-172 springs; overhanging bonnet; keyedS.M. rockingshaft-122-MS; Rolls-Royce Sliver Dawn anti-shimmy shackle 140-MS

1933 02 MY2toMY100 Heavy exhaust valves; increased Apr.49 to Jun.SO A SBA2toSBA 138 C & A cylinder head gasket

} Jun.SO to Mar.51 SCA 1 to SCA 63 3,e in. dia. rear axle bolts

front braking; 7.00-19tyres; cast Modified S.S. tube socket iron brake drums; 8. brg. servo (LSBA-761 SBA-16 cams; RAD. 13servoliners; Modified KS. tube sockets RAD. 11 clutch liners44-MY (LSBA-106)

1933 02 MY 102toMY 190 5.25: 1 comp.; high lift cams; One piece shackle bracket MW3toMW107 semi-expanding carb.; carb. air Longer gear change lever SBA-26

silencer; new reverse mechm. (except

102-MY. new shock dampers; LSBA-28) 17 silent 2nd. gear65-MW Modified throttle return spring LSBA-28

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Apr49toJun.50 Jun.50 to Mar.51 (continued)

Nov.50toAug.51

Jul.51 toJui.52

Mar. 52 to Sep 52


A

B

C

D

S8A2toSBA 138 SCA 1 toSCA63

SDB2toSDB 140

SFC 2toSFC 160

SHD2toSHD60

Modificatior,

Felt bush in steenng col gear change Modified R.S.D. plates Revised linkage & rubber grommet

Introduced

LSBA-44 LSBA-46

in steering column gear change LSBA-76 Rear shackle Bijur pipes revised SBA-140 Modified carburetter SBA-128

Modified speedo and drive 2nd mod. to rear spring plate Revised steering geometry Anti-rumble front brakes Thicker lipped brake drums Modified rear No. plate box Keyhole sockets on gear control Reduced speed fan One piece rear brake equ-lever Aluminium cam wheel 3 bush rear brake equ-support

Modified starter solenoid switch Low rate oil feed to clutch Lower bush R.S.D. linkdeleted 11" clutch (light type) SCA-27 Modified clutch spigot bearing

~~~~:ttmg 2nd & 3rd speed \

Longer bosses on R.S.D. plates J T nple pass de-mister inter. scheme

Thicker rear S.D. plates Triple pass AH de-mister (final) Modified water pump gland ring New type ignition condenser Side scuttle ventilators Steel oil caps in crankshaft Heavy type clutch

35J8in. bore engine Thickened crankshaft webs Full flow oil filter Insulated dynamo Increased front damping

Twin condensers l 120" opening ventilator windows Rear window de-mister 3-position heater and de-mister l switches Single choke Zenith carburetter Short dwell detent on 1 st gear selector

Repositioned oil gauge connection on crankcase Stiffened clutch casing

(LSBA-131) SBA-130 LSBA-138

SCA-1

LSCA-11 LSCA-9 LSCA-17 LSCA-23 SCA-27 <LSCA-23) SCA-21

SCA-29 LSCA-41 SCA-45

LSCA-51

LSCA-53

LSDB-2 LSDB-6 SDB-12 SDB-40 SDB-44 LSDB-58 SOB-76

LSFC-2

SFC-64 SFC-92

SFC-94

SFC-122

LSHD-6 SHD-18


Jul.52 toJan.53 Nov.52 to May 53

Dec.52 to Sep.53 Jul 53toFeb.54

Feb.54toAug.54 Mar54 to Sep.54

Feb.54 to Aug.54 Aug.54 to Oct. 54


G

H

SKE 2 to SKE 50 SLE 1 toSLE51

SMF 2 to SMF 76 SNF 1 toSNF 125

S0G2toSOG 100 SPG 1 toSPG 101

SRH2toSRH 100 STH 1 toSTH 101


Reversion to old type front wheel studs Mark II headlamps

} LSHD-56

Revised luggage boot Revised attitude rear spnngs Redesigned rea1 shock damoer linkage Two speed windscreen wiper Hot and cold de-mister Reduced friction on steering connections Needle rollers on clutch release levers Caster angle wedges Deletion of hand throttle control Pop-out cigar lighter Separately housed main fuse Solid pins and shield on servo Corrugated bottom water hose connection Taper roller bearings on rear axle pinion(except 12141 axles) 31,2 seconds slow teak on front shock dampers

Taper roller bearings on rear axlepinion(12x41 axles) Parco lubnzed tappets 6. 75 compression ratio cylinder head B .VI camshaft (L.H. cars only1 Deletion of non-opposed springs in side steering tube All welded frame Cable operated hot and cold de-mister and underseat heater Hard day gasket Deletion of reduced friction modifications on steering connections Improved type underseat tool tray Introduction of B.VI type gearbox t1erod

Fitting of inertia ring on flywheel Dynamo type moon ting strap on starter motor Compensator pipe between front and rear servo Thicker third motion shaft thrust washer

SKE.· 2

SKE-10

SLE-31

SMF-42 SME-50

SMF-62 SMF-66

SMF-70

SNF- 1

SNF-15

SNF-27

SNF-109

SNF-113

SOG-86 SPG-11 (RH)

SPG,37

Twin exhaust system l SRH- 2 12/41 rear axle (all cars) Strengthened jaws on front brake operatinglinks SRH· 4

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Feb.54 to Aug.54 H SRH2toSRH 100 Elimination of chrom1um·plated 13" brake expanders Aug 54to0ct.54 STH 1 toSTH 101 servo pressure plate SRH· 50 21,a in cylinder studs

WDC·31

(continued) Dynamo type mounting strap on SRH- 72 Dip and switch headlamps WDC-38 starter motor {LHl Aluminium tappet doors WDC-59 Alum1n1um flywheel housing SRH· 72 Strengthened 3rd. mot shaft Long stroke starter pinion STH· 57 splines WDC,63

Oct.54 toJan.55 SUJ 2toSUJ 130 Bentley continental type 81,2" deflection front springs WDC76

Nov.54 to Apr.55 SVJ 1 toSVJ 133 de-misting SLJJ. 14 221,2• servo cams 3" balance

2nd speed start SUJ- 50 levers WDC- 98

Ferodo washer and dram slots ,n Heater retum tap re-introduced

crankshaft vibration damper SVJ-101 Modified underseat heater WDC 100 Radiator heated de-mister

J Square edge bearings. 1st and , WFC-

Rolls-Royce Sliver Wraith 3rd mot. shaft

Short Wheelbase Revised inter-shoe brake linkage WFC- 39 Additional jack slides WFC- 50

Feb.47toJul.47 A WTA 1 toWTA85 Servo damper WTA·48 Portable hand inspection lamp WFC- 63

Aug.47toJan.48 WI/A 1 toWVA81 Squirt hole 1n conn. rods WTA-79 Granodised piston rings

Oc!A 7 to Aug.48 WYA 1 toWYA87 Twin ignition coils Progressive bump stops (WFC-83)

Parkerised tappets WI/A· 5 (LWFC-65l

Hardened push rods Closer fitting tappets WGC· 6

Aluminium bonnet WVA-16 Graded pistons

Shock absorber screwed inserts WVA-41 3,e in. dia. rear axle bolts WGC- 11

Heater return tap deleted ) Revised brake linkage

Heater drain tap added WVA-66 Internal 011 feed to distr. WGC- 44

Modified horn push button Commonised dash WGC- 50

Provision for 5" dynamo WYA· 1 Modified rear S. D. plates WGC- 87

Increased synchro cam angles WYA-19 Apr.SO to Jan 51 D WHO 1 to WHO 101 T nco windscreen washer WHO- 1 Modified distri. drive spring ring WYA-34 Modified S S. tube socket WHO- 3

Apr.48toJul.48 B WZB 1 to WZB 65 Nebar rocker cover joint } WZB- 1 ModifiedX.S. tube sockets WHD- 8

Jul.48 to Sep.48 WAB 1 to WAS 65 S"dynamo Revised linkage & rubber

Sap.48toApr.49 WCB 1 to WCB 73 Rocker cover breather WZB-15 grommet in steering column

Modified clutch thrust race WZB-23 gear change LWHD- 12

Hom suppressor WZB-43 One piece shackle bracket WHO· 31

Dunlop jacks WZB-55 Reduced speed fan WHO- 77

2.4" balance lever WZB-61 Keyhole sockets on gear control LWHO- 78

C. & A. cylinder head gasket WAS- 2 One piece rear brake equ-lever WHD· 82

Bronze exhaust valve guides WAB-14 LWHO- 84

Modified coolant pump WAB-23 Modified starter solenoid switch WHO- 86

Accelr. countershaft guard WAB-25 Aluminium cam wheel WHO- 87

Servo protection plate WAB-58 3 bush rear brake equ-support WHO· 88

Modified core plugs Longer boss rear spnng plate LWHD- 97

Extended pP.trol tank WCB-21 Nov 50toMay51 WLE 1 to WLE 35 Low rate oil feed to clutch WLE· 1

breather Bench type spring drive WCB-26 Apr.51 toNov.51 WME 1 to WME 96 LWLE-10

Shon cylinder inserts Modified flywheel clutch

Longer upper triangle WCB31 bearing WLE- 6

levers Tighter fitting gearbox bushes WLE· 7

011 caps in No. 7 journal WCB-41 Thicker R. S. 0. plates WLE-26 R.H. de-mister inter. scheme

Dec.48 toJul.49 C woe 1 toWDC 101 Split skirt pistons

} Rear shackle Bijur pipes

May49toNov.49 WFC 1 to WFC 101 Lucas screen wipers revised WLE-27

Sep 49 to May 50 WGC1 toWGC 101 Batter charging plug WDC- 1

Revised steering geometry Chromium-plated servo plate Anti-rumble front brakes WME- 1 Rear shock damper linkage Thicker lipped brake drums modification Triple pass RH. de-mister (final) WME-34

19 Anti·spill valve in radiator WDC-15 Modified water pumpg\and ring WME·35

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Nov.50toMay!:i1 WLE 1 to WLE 35 New type ignition condenser WME-47 Increased frontal area radiator

} Apr51 toNov.51 WME 1 to WMI' 96 Steel oil caps on crankshaft WME-51 niatnx {continued) 011 feeo adaptor ai1 bottle WME-61 Cable operated l'ot ar>d cold BLW-43

Lower bush RSD link deleted WME-68 de-mister and underseat

Oct51 toMay&2 WOF 1 to WOF 76 35,,eiin boreengine heater Hard clay gasket Thickened crankshaft webs WOF- 1 Welded frame BLW-48 Full flow oll filter

7. 50 x 16 tyres {certain Mar.54 to Aug.54 C CLW 1 to CLW 43 Fitting of inertia ring on export cars only) WOF-37 flywheel CLW-24 Insulated dynamo WOF-54 Dynamo type mounting strap CLW-35 Twin condensers WOF72 on starter motor (RH)

Apr 52 to Dec.52 G WSG 1 to WSG 76 Single choke Zenith

l Compensator pipe between front and rear servo CLW-37

carburetter WSG 7 Thicker 3rd motion shaft Short dwell detent on 1st

gear selector thrust washer CLW-40

Repositioned oil gauge conn. Jun.54 to Mar 55 D DLW1toDLW172 Strengthened jaws on front on crankcase WSG-16 brake operating links DLW- 15 Stiffened clutch casing WSG-41 Elimination of chromium-3-position heater & de-mister pla1ed servo pressure plate DLW- 32 switches WSG-45 Aluminium flywheel housing DLW- 40 Change-over switch in Dynamo type mounting strap DLW- 59 headlamps WSG-48 on starter motor IL.H) Reversion to old type front Long stroke starter pinion DLW- 65 wheel studs WSG-61 Bentley continental type

Dec 52toNov.53 H WVH 1 toWVH 116 Two speed windscreen wiper

) WH

de-m1st1ng DLW- 80 2nd speed start DLW- 83

Hot and cold de-mister Ferodo washer and drain slots Reduced friction on

in crankshatt vibration steering connections damper DLW-124 Caster angle wedges 1

Deletion of hand throttle Oct.55toMay56 ELW 1 toELW 101 Main bearing cap studs replaced control (LH. chassis) by set screws ELW-18 Separately housed main fuse New flanges on exhaust fittings ELW-48 Sc,hd pins and shield on servo Incorporation of spherical clevis ELW-49 Needle rollers on clutch bearings to servo push rod iLC.) release levers WVH-12 Introduction of ·s· type engine 18. 7 : 1 ratio steering WVH-43 mountrng ELW-64 Taper roUer bearings on rear Repositioning of voltage axle pinion (except 12141 regulator ELW-87 axle ratio) WVH-77 Modified voltage regulator ELW-81 Parco tubrized tappets WVH-98 Mod1f1ed dynamo and regulator ELW-87

May 56toJun.57 FLW 1 toFLW101 Reach nut and washer to suit

I Rola.Royce Sliver Wraith spot facing of ball joint FLW- 1 and trunf\lon body, output LongWheelbase shaft to propeller shaft

Jan.52 to May 53 A ALWl toALW51 Hot and cold de-mister Modified radiator bottom tank Reduced friction on steering ALW-27 and matrix (PAS.I FLW-20 connections Introduction of 8: 1 compression Caster angle wedges ratio FLW-60 Needle rollers 1n clutch Voltage regulator with swamp release levers ALW-29 resistance FLW-68

May53toApr.54 B BLW1toBLW101 Bentley camshaft fitted BLW-15 Introduction of oil deflector plate for rear shock damper FLW-74 Parco lubrized tappets BLW-17 Introduction of 18. 7 steering ratio Deletion of non-opposed springs on left-hand dnve cars LFLW-96

20 in side steering tube SLW39 4" longer bonnet Jul.57 to Jan 58 G GLW1 toGLW26 No recordable mod1f1cat1ons

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Mar.58to0ct.58 H HLW 1 toHLW52 Nt, recordable modr!ications Revised type of rear engine mounting SWA-206

Rolls-Royce Phantom IV Modil,ed push button and door

Mar 51 toJun.52 A 4 AF 2to4AF 22 No recordable modif1cetions handle SXA- 51 Increased number of fixing holes

Mar.53 to Oct.55 B 4BP1 to4BP7 No recordable mod1f1cations ,n rear axle tube SXA- 67

Nov.55toDec.5t3 C 4CS 2to4CS6 No recordable mod1f,cat1ons Folding arm rest in front seats SXA-137 Steering lever with taper roller bearings in place of bushes SXA-151

Rolls-Royce Sitver Cloud l Modifi,d sMkoback s<0<>-froo< l Standard Saloon andrearbrakeassembhes SXA-187

Apr.55toJan.56 A SWA2toSWA250 Modified butterfly valve and

) Strengthening front suspens,on fulcrum bracket

Jan.56 to May56 SXA 1 to SXA 251 .. , countersunk screws SU carburetter

Mar .56toJun.56 B SYB 2 to SYB 250 Modified sealing nng, centre lntroducuon of thick washer SWA14 under fulcrum bracket bolt Jun.56 to Sep.56 SZB 1 :o SZB 251 steering operated lever

lock plate to compensate (PA.SJ SYB- 2

for distortion of lugs on Dual brake master cylinders SYB- 50

ffontpan Modified dynamo and voltage

Setscrews instead of studs regulator SY6- 90

for main bearing caps SWA-24 Radiator and drain tap suitable

Improved sealing between for modified frame SYB-116

windscreen washer and wiper lntroductiorf of copper petrol

mounting and body SWA-40 pipes SZB· 29

Steering ball joint castle

} Reach nut and washer to suit

nuts with increased bearing new spot facing of ball and

surface trunnion jornt body, output

Increased friction on brake SWA-56 shaft to propeller shaft SZB- 35

shakeback stops and Uphill run pipes from twin

increased load on servo master cylinders SZB- 69

return spring Welded frame stiffeners on each

Increased diameter rear

} side of jacking bracket SZB-113

engine m01Jnting bolt and Revised frame (splayed ends) SZB-139

modified bracket Reversal of power cylinder

Modified bosses to increase SWA-62 mountmgbolt(PAS.l SZB-183

strength of rear axle tube Aug.56to0ct.56 C SBC 2 to SBC 150 Increased number of flx,ng Improved water and oil mist Oct.5610 Apr 57 sec 110sec 151 holes in rear axle centre sealing on servo casmg SBC·ll2 Strengthening spring support Voltage regulator with swamp plate, front suspension SWA-70 resistance (H type) sec- 33 Modified rear loom to cut out Introduction of 18. 7 steering brake light on side on which ratio on left.hand drive cars sec- 69 flasher is in operation SWA-72 Introduction of oil deflector Modified flanges on exhaust plate for rear shock fittings SWA-126 damper scc.119 Wheel cylinder material Feb.57 to May 57 0 SDD 2 to SOD 450 Strengthened front shock damper changed from aluminium to cast iron SWA-136 Apr.57 to Aug.57 SEO 1 toSED451 body- introduction of sleeve in

Stronger clamp for rear mounting bolt bore SOD- 98

anti-roll bar SWA-146 Stronger front shock damper SOD-350

Filter in brake fluid supply casing

tank SWA-152 Combined inertia and starter

Introduction of aluminium brake ring, modified starter drive

master cylinder SWA·162 and stiffened clutch casing SED-131

Provision of drag links with Aug.57toJan.58 E SFE 1 toSFE 501 8: 1 compression ratio engine SFE- 9 greater resistance to kinking Dec.57 to Jul.58 SGE 2 to SGE 500 Modified stub axle yoke seal SFE- 23

21 under compression SWA-168 Strengthened door hinges SFE· 75

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Approximate Series Chassisnumber Modification Introduced Approximate Series Chassis number Modification Introduced Delivery dates Delivery dates

Aug.57 toJan.58 SFE 1 to SFE 501 Stronger drag hnks SFE-109 Tw,n jet centrally mounted Dec.57toJul 58 SGE 2 to SGE 500 DR.3w1permotor SFE-2:79 windscreen washer BLC· 11 (continued) Stronger rear shock damper Final type modified stub axles BLC- 11

link bushes SFE-367 Mod1f1ed rear brake expander Improved propeller shaft seal SGE 160 wedges BLC· 18

Jul58 to Nov 58 SHF 1 toSHF251 Deletion of lubrication pipe Grease lubricated track rods BLC· 18 Grease lubricated centre

Oct.58toJan.59 SJF 2 to SJF 250 on idler lever SHF· steering BLC· 28 Modified mounting of rear Strengthened front hubs BLC- 38 silencer to prevent burning C.48dynamo BLC· 39 mounting rubber SHF· Modified radiator heater and Improved type rear brake de-mister connections BLC· 38 expander wedges SHf· Twin jet centrally mounted Dec.58toJul.59 C CLC 1 toCLC47 Modified door handles wi1 h windscreen washer SHF- button sealing CLC. 8 Grease lubricated track rods SHF· Larger diameter rear axle shaft

Extended neclc: on propeller shaft seal CLC- 26

splines SHF· 1 Deletion of check valve 1n Grease lubricated centre brake fluid supply pipes CLC- 31 steering SHF- 1 Intermediate heater and de-mister controls SHF-Wire type clips on propeller =-~~:Ts.r!:' Cloud II shaft grease seal SHF- 1 Strengthened front hubs SHF- 1 Aug.59 to Dec.59 A SPA2toSPA326 Stepped type crown wheel C48dynamo SHF· 43 Nov.59toMar.60 SRA 1 to SRA 325 oolts SPA-260 Final scheme strengthened Introduction of seamless prop stub axle SJF-122 shaft SPA-27'2 Modified door handle with Introduction of solid camshaft SPA-314 button sealing SJF-140 Sealed thermal delay switch SRA· 33 Freewheeling boot lock Improved type of crown whee! mechanism SJF-168 bolts SRA-181

Jan 59 toFeb.59 G SKG 1 toSKG 125 Deletion of check valve in Improved throttle control Feb.59 toApr.59 SLG2toSLG 126 brake fluid supply pipes SKG- 1 linkage (left-hand cars) LSRA-315

Modified heater and de-mister Engine vibration cushion fitted SRA-321 connections on radiator SKG-119 Feb 60 to Apr 60 B STB 2 to STB 500 Improved carburetter choke

Mar.59 toJun.59 H SMH l toSMH265 E)(tended neck on propeller Apr.60to Sep 60 SVB 1 toSVB501 operation STB-282 May 59 to Jul. 59 SNH 2 to SNH 262 shaft seal SMH· 3 S 1 type front silencer STB-370

Shortened fan extension cone SVB· 17 Flatted tappets SVB-431

Rolls-Roya Silver Cloud I Jun.60 to Dec.60 C SWC 2 to SWC 730 Strengthernng of front shock Long WhNlbase Nov.60toFeb.61 SXC 1 toSXC67l damper casing !new mt'g

Nov.57 to Jun.58 A ALC l toALC26 Improved type door seals ALC- 15 plate) SWC- 44 Modified carburetters·- fuel

Stronger rear shock damper vapcrisation SWC-130 link bushes ALC· 19 Modified method of mounting

Feb.58 toJan.59 B BLC 1 toBLC51 Mod1f1ed rear silencer mounting fast idle cam bracket SWC-184 to prevent burning mounting Improved type radiator filler rubber BLC· capseal SWC-232 Improved propeller shaft Modified crankcase to improve centring button and seal BLC. 1 cam and tappet lubrication SWC-320 Deletion of idler lever Improved instrument fac1a

} lubrication pipe BLC· 1 cigar lighter Intermediate heater and Additional cold air intake

SXC· de-mister controls BLC- 1 Operating handle fitted to

22 Wire type clips on propeller capping rail outlet duct shaft grease seal BLC· 5 Improved type starter motor

ROLLS-ROYCE


Jun.60 to Oec.60 C SWC 2 to SWC 730 I ntroduct1on of spare wheel

) Rolls·Royce Silver Cloud II

Nov.60toFeb.61 SXC l toSXC671 compartment cover Long Wheelben (contmuec!) Introduction of map light and

SXC- Sep 59 to Aug. 60 A LCA 1 to LCA 76 Improved throttle control newswitchbox linkage (LH cars) LLCA- 1 Loud speaker in parcel shelf Sealed thermal delay switch and radio balance control Engine vibration cushion Introduction of valve stem fitted 2 packings SXC- 19 Introduction ol sohd camshaft 11 Hardened all over bush less Stepped type of crown wheel rockers and flatted rocker bolts LCA- 16 shaft SXC-389 Improved type of crown wheel Lowered exhaust pipe SXC-393 bolts LCA- 19 Strengthening of front shock Introduction of seamless prop

; damper casing (new shock shaft LCA- 29 damper bodies) SXC-623 Improved carburetter chc,ke

Feb.61 toAug.61 D SYD 2 to SYD 550 Improved choke operation - operation LCA- 31 Jun.61 toDec.61 SZD 1 toSZD551 heat sink SYD-336 S 1 type front silencer LCA- 57

Introduction of petrol tank Flatted tappets LCA- 69 breather SYD-408 Shortened fan extension cone LCA- 70 Improved top mounting bracket Improved type radiator filler assy. for electrically operated cap seal LCA- 76 windowli~ SYD-496

Aug.60toMay61 B LCB 1 toLCB 101 Strengthening of front shock Waterproof spark plug adaptors SZD· 39 Plastic duct in front doors to damper casing (new mt' g plates

prevent ingress of water only) LCB·

EO.W. SZD-341 Modified carburetters - fuel

Sliding door for front door vaporisation LCB- 8 cubbybox Modified method of mounting

Central heater duct to rear fast idle cam bracket

compartment Modified crankcase to improve

Introduction of blue instrument cam and tappet lubrication LCB- 29

lighting Improved type starter motor

Rear window de-mister switch SZD-347 UD5692 LCB- 41

on instrument facia Improved instrument facia

} Introduction of handbrake cigar lighter

warning light Introduction of spare wheel LCB- 42 Combined flasher and headlamp compartment cover

tlickswitch Introduction of map light and

Stiffened interio, mirror stem new switchbox

Clevis pin material changes Introduction of valve stem

front brakes LSZD-503 packings LCB- 48 Lowered exhaust pipe LCB- 63

Dec.61 toAug.62 SAE 1 to SAE 685 New cigar lighter in RH Hardened all over bushless companion SAE- 1 rockers and flatted rocker Improved coolant and heater shaft LCB- 67 hoses LSAE- 85 Loud speaker in parcel shelf Introduction of totally enclosed and radio balance control LCB- 73 crankcase breathing (LH cars Strengthening of front shock only) LSAE- 91 damper casing (new shock Fibreglass air silencer LSAE-371 damper bodies) LCB- 81 Additional washer on bell crank lever inter brake Apr.61 toJul.62 C LCC 1 toLCC 101 Improved choke operation heat system ILH cars only) LSAE-379 sink LCC- 1

Revised rear lamp & mod to Introduction of petrol tank rear lamp platform SAE-389 breather LCC- 16

Sealed beam light unit SAE-407 Improved top mounting bracket

Lighter steering (LH cars) LSAE-441 assv. for electrically 23 Revised timing gear oil iet SAE-507 operated window lift LCC- 21

ROLLS-ROYCE

Approximate Serles Chassis number Modification Introduced Approximate Series Chassis number Modification Introduced Oeli11ery dates Delivery dates

Apr.61 toJul.62 C LCC 1 toLCC 101 Waterproof sparking plug Starter relay pos. cable re-routed (continued) adaptor LCC- 78 Stronger torus cover spnngs

Rear window demister switch Introduction of handbrake on instrument facia LCC- 48 pulley (RH cars)

~~ ..... ,,~•=·-· l Sep 63 to Jan.64 E SEV 1 to SEV 495 Ram feed hose re-routed cubbybox Single bolt seat belt anchorages

Introduction of handbrake USA&Canada warning light Lucas RB 340 regulator and Combined flasher and LCC- 49

headlamp flick switch mounting br~ket Wider rear seats l_ntroduction of blue instrument N 16 Y sparking plugs (except lighting USA} Stiffened interior mirror stem

Plastic duct in front doors to Dec.63 to Jul.64 SFU l to SFU 803 88"C thermostat prevent ingress of water to Increased bore carburetter vent E.OW LCC- 51 pipes Clevis pin material change. Pre-load prop. shaft centre bearing front brakes LCC- 71 Fresh air intake control knob Introduction of totally enclosed re-positioned crankcase breathing (LH cars Vented flywheel casing under only) LLCC- 74 cover Improved coolant and heater

Jun.64 toNov.64 G SGT 1 toSGT659 Nemag speedometer hoses LLCC- 83 Standard S2 type heating and Rear wheels with wider rims

de-misting LLCC- 92 Deletion of stop/flasher relay

Jun.62 to Dec.62 D LCD 1 to LCD 25 Fibreglass air silencer LCD- 5 Oct.64toFeb.65 H SHS 1 to SHS 357 Re-routed steering hoses

Additional washer on bell crank Jan.65toJun.65 SJR 1 toSJR623 Nevv type casting for tappet blocks lever inter brake system ILH Ventilated bell housing cars only) LLCD- 7 Fuel pump with nylon barrier Sealed beam light unit LCD- 8 diaphragm Lighter steering (LH carsooly) LLCD- 11

May 65 to Sep 65 K SKP 1 to SKP 423 Heat treated chilled iron tappets Revised rear lamp and mod. to rear lamp platform LLCD- 14 Interference fit cy~nder liners

Revised timing gear oil jet LCD- 19 NewfuelpumpS.U. typeAUF400 .. (Homecarsl

=:::::rs.=:: Cloud Ill Modified type scraper nngs

From G Series onwards. the letter 'C' following the chassis number indicates a coachburlt car

Oct62 A SA1. l to SA1. 61 Bracket 'A' bank downtake pipe

Not issued B Not issued Not issued Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud UI Long Wheelbase

Sep.62toMay63 C SCX 1 to SCX877 New water tap and steady post Oct.62 toJan.83 A CAL 1 to CAL 83 New water tap and steady post Starter nng with hardened teeth Starter nng with hardened teeth tips tips

Handbrake warning lamp Handbrake warning lamp Mastei cyl. -braclcet bolted on Master cyl. -- bracket bolted on enclosed crankcase breather enclosed crankcase breather

8: 1 CIR pistons for certain cars only Jan.63 toJun.63 B CBL1toCBL61 Wax filled thermostat Front wing tensioner stay Deletion of camshaft bushes Deletion of camshaft bushes Stainless steel wheel discs Wax filled thermostat Modified twin S.U. fuel pumps Stainless steel wheel discs Jun.63 to Feb.64 C CCL 1 to CCL 101 Windscreen wiper stop

May 63 to Oct 63 D SDW1 toSDW601 Windscreen wiper stop Fuel pump flexible pipe S. U. carb. float chambers revised Doorseals

24 Fuel pump flexible pipes Starter relay pas. cable re-routed New door seats Stronger torµs cover springs

ROLLS-ROYCE


Jun.63 to Feb 64 C CCL 1 to CCL 101 Introduction of handbrake pulley lntroductiOll of solid camshaft 5AS39 (continued) (RH cars) Stepped type crown wheel bolts 5.0.$47

Ram feed hose re-routed Improved type crown wheel bolts 5AS67 Single bolt seat belt anchorage Introduction of seamless prop (USA&Canada) shaft 5AS85 Lucas RB 340 regulator and Improved carburetter choke mounting bracket operation 5AT20 N 16 Y sparl<ing plugs (except USAl S 1 type front silencer 5AT32 Choke 1n reverse lamp circwt Flatted tappets 5AT50 Wider rear seats Modified carburetters- fuel

Feb.64toAug.64 D CDL 1 to CDL 95 as•c thermostat vaporisation 5AT60

Increased bore carburetter vent Modified method of mounting

pipes fast idle cam bracket 5AT82

... Pre-load prop. shaft centre beanng Shortened fan extension cone 5AT86

Fresh air intake control knob Improved type radiator filler

re-positioned capseal 5AT96

Rear wheels with wider nms Feb.61 toJul.61 B 5 BV 1 to5BV 101 Strengthened front shock Vented flywheel casing undercover Aug.61 toJan.62 5BX2to5 BX 100 damper casing (new mt' g

Sep.64 toJun.65 E CEL 1 toC!:L 105 Nemag speedometer plate only) &BV 1 Modified crankcase to improve

Re-routed steering hoses cam and tappet lubrication 5BV19 New type casting for tappet Improved type starter motor blocks Introduction of valve stem Ventilated bell housing packings 5BV21

Jun.65 to Aug.65 CFL 1 toCFL41 Heat treated chilled iron Hardened all over bushless l tappets rockers and flatted rocker

Interference fit cylinder liners shaft 5BV63

Modified type scraper ring Improved instrument facia J cigar lighter

Aug.65 to Sep.65 G CGL 1 to CGL 29 NewfuelpumpS.lJ. type Strengthened front shock damper AUF 400 (Home cars) casing (new shock damper

bodies) 5BV95

Rolls-Royce Siver Cloud II Through the frame exhaust (intermediate) 5BV99

Coechbuilt Improved choke operation -Apr 65to Dec.65 8 CSC 1 Bto Fuel pump with nylon barrier heat sink 5BX52

CSC 141 B diaphragm Waterproof spark plug adaptor 5BX54 Heat treated chilled iron Introduction of petrol tank tappets breather 5BX64 Interference fit cylinder liners Combined flasher and head

l New fuel pumpS.U. typeAUF 400 lamp flick switch 5BX96 (Homecars) Introduction of blue Modified type scraper ring mstrumeot lighting

Nov.65 to Feb.66 C CSC1 Cto Nov.61 toNov62 C 5CG 1 to5CG79 Through the frame exhaust

) CSC19C (finaO 5CG11 Introduction of handbrake

The first series of these cars were included with the Standard Saloons and identified by the letter ·c· warning hght

following the chassis number. Revised rear lamp & mod to rear lamp platform 5LCG 19 Clevis pin matenal change.

Rois-Royce Phantom V front brakes 5CG33 Improved coolant and heater

Sep.59toJul.60 A 5AS 1 to5AS 101 Sealed thermal delay switch

l hoses 5CG47

Aug.60toFeb.61 5AT2to5AT 100 Engine vibration cushion Heavier gauge stone guard to fitted SAS 3 reduce damage to petrol pump 5CG5l Improved throttle control Underseat heater hoses 25 linkage (LH cars) re-routed to prevent chafing 5LCG65

ROLLS-ROYCE

Approximate Serin Chassis number Modification Introduced Delivery dates

Nov.61 toNov.62 C 5CG 1 to 5CG 79 introduction of totally enciosed (continued) crankcase breathing {LH cars

only) 5LCG65 Additional washer on bell crank lever inter. brake system !LH cars onlyi 5LCG75 Revised timing gear oil jet Lighter steering (LH cars only) 5LCG79 Sealed beam light unit Fibreglass air SIiencer 5LCG79

Sep.62toMar.64 A 5VA 1to5VA 123 Handbrake warning lamp Starter ring with hardened teeth tips Enclosed crankcase breather Wax filled thermostat Deletion of camshaft bushes Fuel pump flexible pipes Stronger torus cover spring

Nov.63toApr.64 B 5VB 1 to5VB51 New refrigeration compressor mounting bracket Ram feed hose re-routed Lucas RB 340 regulator and mounting bracket N 16 Y sparking ph . .19s (except USA)

Apr 64 to Oct.64 C SVC 1 to5VC 51 Stainless steel exhaust 88°C thermostat Increased bore carburetter vent pipes Pre-load prop. shaft centre bearing Vented flywheel casing

~ undercover

Sep.64 to Sep.65 D 5VD1to5VD101 Dimmer relay rear lamps Nemag speedometer Steering hoses re-routed New type casting for tappet blocks Ventilated bell housing Additional heater matrix with revised piping Fuel pump with nylon barrier diaphragm

Sep.65 to Mar.66 .E 5VE 1to5VE5l NewfuelpumpS.U. type AUF 400{Home cars) Interference fit cylinder liners Modified type scraper rings Heat treated chilled iron tappets

Mar.66 toApr.68 5VF 1 to5VF 183 New fuel pump S. U. type AUF4001Allcars)

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Rolls-Royce and Bentley Sllv« Shadow Sllwr Shadow R SlwrWralthN TSerlN T2 Comlc:tM Phantom YI C.ma,vue

The first letter of the car serial number denotes the body styling:

S Standard saloon

C

0

L

!Standard sedan in the USA)

Two-door saloon (Two-door coupe in the USA)

Convertible

Long wheelbase saloon \long wheelbase formal sedan in the USA)

Phantom VI

Camargue

The second letter differentiates Silver Shadow motor cars from the Bentley T Series:

A Rolls-Royce

B Bentley

The third letter denotes whether the car is left or right-hand drive:

X left-hand drive {not applicable to North American cars after 1972)

H Right-hand drive

A North America 1972modelyear

B North America 1973modelyear

C

D

E

F

G

K

North America 1974 model year


North America 1976modelyear




North America 1980modelyear

1965to 1976 1976101980 197610 1980 1965to 1976 1976to 1980 1971 to date 1968todate 1975 todate

In addition, a letter ·c· is used as a suffix letter after the car serial number to indicate that the vehicle has been produced to the 1980 Californian specification te.g. SRL 39754 Cl

Note: All coachbuiit cars were denoted by the prefix C (e.g. CRX) up to car serial number CRX 6646. Convertible cars produced after CRX 6646 however. are denoted by the prefix D (e.g. DAX). while Two-door saloons continue to be denoted by the prefix C

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ROLLS-ROYCE AND BENTLEY


Rolls-Royce Phantom VI Apr:! 1968

Feb. 1978

Chassis number

4108 4636 4874

PGH101

134

Modification

1 st Phantom VI Anti-theft ignition coil Last Phantom VI prior to GM 400 gearbox and all power brakes

Introduction of Phantom VI with GM 400 gearbox and all power brakes Last Phantom Vl pnortovehicle identification numbers (VIN)


Chassis number

All cars 1965 to 1980 except Phantom VI

Sepi 1965 1001 1060 1365 1467 1740

Aug 1966 2000 2499 2639 2641 2832 2951

Oct 1967 3000 3000 3034

3253 3369 3508 3552 3969

Apr. 1968 4000 4084 4129 4316 4386 4469 4483 4874

5192 5512 5603

Mar. 1968 6000 6300 6300 6429 6545 6725 6771 6792 6996

Aug 1969 7000 7152 7209 7318 7325 7404 7500 7500 7500 7532

Modification

Harmonic damper to crossmember 5,,a in. dia. heating system Lighter brake pedal Steel accumulator casing

Chilled iron tappets Stittened tappet cover Starter disconnected from spht parking as•c thermostat Drain hole 1n starter motor

Saginaw steering pump all cars Ankle freezer deleted from front passenger compartment Breather on gearbox actuator New boot ltd seal Additional drain holes in body Fixed quarter light Reverse gear lock relay deleted

Brake linkage pivot pins Simpler sealing in rear rams Stiffened bell housing Thicker battery cable Revised handbrake AH cars - GM 400 transmission No cars produced after 4874 until 5001

New alternator tan New locking strip, side steenng levers No cars produced after 5603 until 6000

Viscous couplmg on fan New windscreen washer Higher steering ratio Hub yoke nut with higher tightening torque lnh1b1tor tablets in fuel tank Flat ledge nm road wheels All bodies to FSS spec. Bleed valve 1n 'G' valve

Strengthened accumulator clamping ring longef bonnet locating dowels Split pm m steering box Swing needle carburetters Front height control deieled AC.U.ooallcars CAV. alternator Permanent magnet wiper motor Steel fan cowl


Approximate Chassis number Modification Approximate Chassis number Modification Delivery dates Delivery dates

7600 Modified battery cover 11466 Long stroke dampers 7620 Stainless exhaust 11501 17.5:1 steering ratio 7650 Strengthened handbrake caliper 11600" Mk V speedometer head 7694 Tmterne petrol tanks 11690 Alumtnium door lock roller 7824 15 lb.sq/in. relief header tank 11792 Ashtray in top roll 7850 Hot idle compensator 11800 Larger tappets housing brake pump 7904 Modified hazard warning switch 11882 1971 pacl<agedeal 7917 Rigid pump to accumulator pipes 11882 New switchbox casing

8000 11900 Press-in wheel studs

Dec 1969 11970 Modified height control valve 8000 Modified indicator switch 8101 Repositioned sil! control rods Nov. 1971 12000 8200 Hardened seat in accumulator 12000 1 mproved rear seat 8222 Smaller steering wheel 12380 Dagenite white top battery (except USA) 8254 ... Flexible hose with stainless cover 12428 Kangol seat belts (USA only) 85l0 Woodville diaphragm in accumulator 12481 New door striker plate 8532 Anklefreezerdeleted, right-hand 12490 Rigid pipes 0.375 in. 0. D. pump to 8569 Asymetric alternator fan accumulator 8801 Increased clearance seat to console 12566 Tudor windscreen washer bottle 8742 63;4 litre engine 12657 New piston ring matenal 8861 No cars produced after 8861 until 9001 12720 New windscreen wiper and panel switch

12728 Rofan alternator belt June 1970 9001 12734 Corniche compliant front suspension

9001 Additional radio suppression 12760 Improved controls labelling 9113 Spigotted road wheels 12800 Nylon ball in accumulator deleted 9131 Wick in battery box 12858 Modified expansion tank 9200 European suspension~ all but USA 12888 Simplified radio mounting 9240 Anti-roll bar on coachbuilt

13000 9380 New brake calipers Feb. 1972 9393 Increased height control sensrtivity 13000 Rofan fan belts 9400 Whites speedometer drive 13051 New distributor advance for full emission 9577 New windscreen wiper box control engines 9684 Steel distribution valve 13178 Phillips double cone speaker 9630 New front seat mechanism 13326 Spherical faced cam follower 9658 Centralised door locking 13485 Compliant front suspension (all carsl 9678 New 'O' ring in brake pump 13754 1972 electrical package deal 9770 AH coachbuilt cars toComiche specification 13861 lighter brake pedal (Comichel 9898 Trico windscreen washer 13880 Weakener cut-off swrtch in choke hsg. 9900 Newcamshaft 13922 New rear calipers (export Comichel 9912 Strengthened torque arm 9936 New petrol pipe clip Sept. 1972 14000

14087 Stale air outlet Jan. 1971 10000 14122 Improved speed control connection

10000 Raw edge fan belts 14198 Sdastic seal on valve collets 10245 T erylene fan belts 14472 New heater tap hoses r 10322 Speed control optional 14543 ~~~=~~~1C::nargue r 10346 Window in battery box 14674 10400 Wash-wipe system 14746 Steering column heat shield 10500 Ventilated front wheel discs 14889 Metric calipers M 170 pads (coachbuilt) 10550 Improved VHF suppression 14954 1973 Detox regulations 10600 Balanced rotor and vented distributor 14980 Modified hydraulic fluid reservoir 10851 Triangle levers to clear exhaust

Feb. 1973 15000 June 1971 11000 15059 Larger brake 'On' stop (American saloon)

11130 Green brake fluid 15302 Actuator vent into heater duct q155 lighter brake pedal (USA & Canada) 15487 Improved door hanging IComiche) ), . :,.~ Modified distributor 15630 114 in. UNF accelerator pedal clamping bolt 29 1121''." 1.2;1 fanlimprovedhoses) 15638 Castro! AR363 hydraulic fluid



15815 Vented front discs M 170 pads {LWB) 18436 Improved carburetter T piece (SWB) 18525 Elimination ('If overload on fuse 5 (SWB) 15854 Light1:1r brake pedal 18562 Vinyl top dressing (4 door saloon)

15855 H/lamp wash/wipe (Swedish cars) 18563 197 4 package phase 1 -wide track {Comichel 15890 Increased silent padding {Saloon OT A) 18626 Softer engine mountings {Camarguel 15941 15° timing marks 18627 FD crossmember with through bolts 15950 All vented front brake discs M 1 70 pads 18670 Radiator shell mounting bolts USA

June1973 16000 ISWBl

16000 Headrest fitting in seat back (approx. Std.) 18836 Improved brake disc crimping {standard) 18865 KPH speedo's Australia (SWBI 16079 Foot operated parking brake LH 18878 Improved brake disc cnmping (convenible) 16130 90:1 sensitivityHCsystem 18935 Improved brake disc crimping (Comiche saloon) 16174 1973 package steering column

16214 1973 package deal 16252 Alloy spring pot cover June 1974 19000 16458 Improved speedometer cable (saloon) 19037 Improved mascot (LWBl 16503 Blue spot tape player 19063 Improved brake disc crimping (LWB) 16573 Polyesterwoodwork-Comiche 19076 KPH speedo's Australia {LWB) 16576 Improved speedometer cable (coachbuilt) 19088 Pioneer OP444 tape player (Camargue) 16600 Strengthened to,quearm blct (approx.) 19094 Throttle levers (Camargue) 16657 Deeper fan spigot (LWB) 19121 Repositioned G valve screw (LWBl 16666 Compliant side steering lever (saloonl 19201 RepositionedG valve screw (SWB) 16672 Improved front engine cover{LWB) 19232 Repositioned G valve screw (coachbuilt) 16685 Plastic bulls-eye ILWBl 19289 KPH speedo's Australia lcoachbuiltl 16699 Hydraulic anti-surge battle 19378 Preservative coated brake discs (LWB) 16877 Elimination of ovet1oad on fuse 5 19419 Preservative coated brake discs lcoachbuilt) 16877 Vinyl top dressing (LWB) 19443 Softer engine mountings (LWB} 16928 FDcrossmemberwiththroughbolts (LWB) 19498 Australian type top roll to all SWB

19536 Softer seat fm starter interlock (LWBJ Oct. 1973 17000 19577 Improved mascot location

17056 Oil hang-up mod (convertible) 19577 Long wheelbase non-division HR70HR15 17072 Carpets with Velcro except LWB 19605 Australian top rolto all LWB 17100 Compliant side steering lever (Comichel 19615 Preservative coated brake discs (SWB) 17270 Oil hang-up mod (Comiche saloon) 19640 LongwheelbasedivisionHR70HR15 17381 New fuel pipe run 19668 Device to prevent premature illumination 17408 Additional dashboard drain ofbrakefluidwaminglight(LWBl 17509 Deletion of throttle stop (Comiche) 19673 Shorter wheel studs (Camargue) 17515 1974 Detox regs. (Comiche) 19700 New hoses {brake) 17518 Mirror. s/control, tape. h/rest (standard) 19731 Pioneer OP444 tape player (coachbuilt) 17587 Deletion of keywaming buzzer (OTA Comiche) 19741 First Solex and Opus (Camargue) 17571 Deletion of throttle stop (standard) 19754 PioneerOP444 tape playertLWB) 17619 New Bosch radio 19800 New switch diaphragm 17629 1974 Detox regs. {Saloon) 19893 Softer seat for starter interlock (SWB) 17672 Deletion of key warning buuer (OT A saloon) 17768 Oil hang-up mod (standard) Nov. 1974 20000 17885 Deletion of charging plug 20012 Shorter wheel studs (LWBI 17919 Deletion of two level lighting (Comiche) 20019 Rocker type companion switch 17990 Deeper fan spigot (Comiche) 20058 PioneerOP444 tape player (SWBI

Feb. 1974 20120 Shorter wheel studs (coachbuiltl

18000 20171 Centre exit manifold/catalyst (coachbuiltl 18157 Repositioned G valve screw (Camargue) 20181 Shorter wheel studs (SWB) 18171 Deeper fan spigot (standard) 20200 Improved CDL 18227 Improved front engine cover (coachbuiltl 20201 Device to prevent premature illumination of 18254 Improved front engine cover (SWB) brakefluidwaming (SWB) - 18269 1974packagephase1-widetracklsaloon) 20345 Modded thermostat coil assv (coachbuiltl 18270 Plastic bulls-eyes (saloon} 20579 Modded thermostat coil assy ILWBI

30 18340 Sundym standard(saloon. except UK 20628 Centre exit manifold/catalyst ILWBI

WGermany & Austrahal 20665 Modded thermostat assy(SWB)



20712 Seat belt warning (USA coachbuil1J Nov. 1975 23000 20755 Centre exit manifold/catalyst {SWB) 23024 Steering pump pulley interference fit on shah 20797 1975 specificaiion (Japan} 23040 Low fluid washer bottle and washer

pump(LWB)

Feb. 1975 21000 23059 1976 USA specification (Corniche) vacuum

21104 Halogen bulbs-all Ut cars except advance distributor for USA. Australia and Japan

Sweden&USA High pressure accumulator switch

21177 Seatbelt warning (USASWB) 23332 Stiffened • A' post on Camargue to use

21324 Modded throttle levers (coachbuilt) 23527 Comiche cubby box light switch and door stop

21366 Modded throttle levers (LWB) Improved kickdown switch (LWBI

21441 Modded throttle levers (SWB) 23603 Improved kickdown switch (coachbuiltJ

21729 Comiche cars (USA)-with automatic air 23608 Automatic bulls-eye operation (Camarguel

conditioning unit new facia/instrument 23644 Improved kickdown switch !SWBI

"" board and fuel vapour emission control Feb.1976 24000 21933 PrestoneUT184anti-freeze(OTALWBJ 21998 Corniche cars (OT Al-with automatic air

24129 Improved expansion valve for automatic ACU

conditioning unit, new facia/instrument 24331 Grooveless front main bearing shells

board and Opus ignition with new plugs 24431 (Japanese coachbuiltl Additional

temperature sensing switch and electric cooling fan. Catalytic exhaust and warning

Juoe1975 22000 buzzer. Exhaust fire shield

22073 (LWB) deletion of master cylinder/rear fog 24482 (Japanese SWB) Additional temperature sensing

lamps. High pressure accumulator switch. switch and electric cooling fan. Catalytic

High pressure fuel pump- flow. Check exhaust and warning buzzer. Exhaust fire shield

valve fuel vapaur control (USA) 24500 Combined front lamp with flasher lens

22088 Prestone anti-freeze UT184(0TA SWB) (Italian Comichel

22118 (SWBI Opus ignition new plugs (OTAI 24506 Drivers mirror to EEC regulations

Rearfog lamps (all cars) high pressure 24806

(UK Camargue onlyl

accumulator switch/deletion of master Drivers mirror to EEC regulations

cylinder. High pressure pump and fuel flow (UK Cornicheonly)

check valve. fuel emission vapour control 24811 Engine mounted speed control bellows (all cars)

22192 {USA cars only) 1976 USA Camargue specification June 1976 26000

22415 Smaller capacity eccumulator sphere !SWBl 25186 Date of manufacture plate fitted to dash

22448 Self cancelling dOof locks (Camarguel (Japanese coachbuilt)

22490 1976 USA SWB specification 25328 Provision of child restraint anchorages

22503 1976 USA LWB specification. smaller (Australian Comichel

capacity accumulator sphere (LWB USA- 25556 lmprovedquarterelectricwindow lift

Japan-Australia) (Comiche convertible)

22672 Vacuum advance distributor 25565 1976 regulations specification changes

22583 Comiche coupe DRH UK specification. (SWB. USAandCanadal

With automatic air conditioning unit and 25596 1976 regulations specification changes

new facialinstrument board (LWB. USA and Canada) 22587 Smaller capacity accumulator sphere 25618 Drivers mim:lrto EEC regulations

(Camarguel (Camargue to EEC countries. except UK)

22600 Vacuum advance distributor (SWB USA-- 25623 Provision of child restraint anchorages

Japan-Australia) (Australian Camarguel

22848 Corniche saloon CRH UK specification. 25625 1976 regulations specificatton changes (SWB. all

With automatic air conditioning unit and countries other than USA and Canada)

new facia/instNment board 25741 1976 regulations specification changes (LWB.

22673 Opus ignition. New plugs (OT A LWBl all countries other than USAand Canada)

22781 Improved window lift motor limit switches 25958 l 976 regulations specification changes

(Comiche only) (Corniche convertible to all countries)

22847 Low fluid washer bottle and improved pump(Comiche) Aug. 1976 26000

22939 low fluid washer bottle and improved 26159 Improved catch tor petrol filler box pump(SWB) (Camargue fuel integrity cars only) 31

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Nov. 1976

June 1977

Chassis numbef

26706

26708

30001

30008 30012 30041 30042 30083 30300

30446

30827 30886 30902 30987

31000 3ll13 31130 31142 31337 31363 31386 31389 31411 31497

31572 31643 31702 31742

31768 31839

31876

31877 31879 31882

Modification

Japanese regulation door mounted rrmror (Japanese Camargue onlyl

Last of the Shadow I series motor ca rs No cars produced after 26708 until 30001

Introduction of Silver Shadow II series and Bentley T2 motor cars Improved gear and output shaft operation on auto ACU controls Simplified installation of otter switch Improved run of cables US radiator matrix used on Japanese Com1che cars 4-way window lift circuit breaker (4 door cars) New boot ha~e (German 4 doorC1Jrs) EEC drivers mirror(contmental EEC countries) 75 amp alternator (Corniche) New exterior doof handles (4 door cars) 1st Silver Wraith II (non-division) Coolant pump seal fitted into housing w,th sealant New mounting bushfor Menasco umts (NA cars) Modified Davall EWL clutch (UK Corniche) 1st Silver Wraith II (division) Modified Davall EWL clutch (NA Corniche) Air-cored instruments Positive seal on petrol gauge

Strengthened door hinge plates {Comichel Decreased hood closing tension Side marker lamps deleted (OTA LWBI Side marker lamps deleted (OTA SWB) Strengthened doof hinge plates (Camargue) RR tested HIF7 calboretter floats New rear ram seats Improved water pump seal Radiused radiator shell (W German Camargue only) Michelin tyres fined (NA Camargue) Modified Davall EWL clutch (Camargue) Protective sleeve fitted on steenng hose Lengthened. beaded fuel tank filler tube (NA Camarguel Improved adjustment of lower quantity flap Plain washers to gearchange micro-switches (Camargue) Screenwash priming valve and improved motor (Camargue) Spansil fuel tank float (Camarguel Improved fuel vapour roll-over valve FuelvaPourvalve Additional hazard warning light (W Euro. Camarguel


Oct 1977

Chassis number

3t885 31961

31962

32000 32028 32035

32036 32101

32176

32180

32181 32204

32212 32269

32274

32285

32328 32330 32337

32394

32408 32414 32433 32443

32449

32484 32485 32488

32500

32554

32555

32563 32631

Modification

M1chehn tyres fitted (NA cars) Improved radiator matrix (Camargue) Improved throttie progression (LH C&margue NA and Japan) Speedometer wired through No. 2 fuse iCamargue)

New ram seals (Cornichel SY steering wheel fitted Goetz rack pinion seal (Camargue) Lengt'1ened fuel filler hose {NA Camargue) Specified poundage reduced on front springs. extra packing washer to rear· springs (OT A Carnargue) T ectyl coated accumulator/frame hoses (Camargus) Screenwash priming valve and improved motor (Comiche) Packing washer under front suspension bump stop (Camargue) New speed control bellows (Camargue) Lengthened. beaded fuel tank ftUer tube (NA Comiche onlyl 10/20glass (Camargue) Plain washers to gearchange micro-switches (Corn1chel New assembly distributor and coil (Camarguel Lengthened. beaded fuel tank filler tube (NA SWB only) Improved fuel vapour rollover valve Spansil fuel tank float fitted (Corniche) Improved AClJ fan and compressor fuse carrier (Camarguel Lengthened, beaded fuel filler tube (NALWBonly) Spansil fuel tank float fitted (LWBI Improved radiator matrix (Corniche) Improved head restraint escutcheon Screenwash priming valve and improved motor (SWB) Plain washers to gearchange micro-sw,tches (SWBl Reduced run-out on brake discs Goetz rack pinion seal !Corn1chel Lengthened fuel filler hose (NA convertibles onlyl Additional clip on choke solenoid wiring to prevent chafing Improved throttle progression (NA and Japan LH Comiche) Fuel vapour valve fitted Additional hazard warning lights fitted (W Euro. Comichel Improved fuel vapour rollover valve Alr diverter valve fitted (Australian Comtchel



326.13 SY steering wheel fitted (Comiche) Apr 1978 34000 32635 Packing washer under front suspension bump 34000 Improved sealing of fuel tank sender urnts

stop (Corn,chei 34050 Improved Dzus fuse cover fastener (SWB) 32653 Spansil fuel tank float fitted iSW8) 34100 Steel washer deleted from sub-frame mounts 32708 Improved carburetter floats (Corn,che) 34127 Tectyl coated accumulator/frame hoses (SWB) 32709 New assembly distributor and coil (Cornie he) 34174 Specified poundage reduced on front springs. 32712 Lengthened fuel finer hose (NA Corn,che) extra packing washer under rear springs 32716 Bosch relays in gearchange actuator (OTASWBI

(Camarguel 34187 New homologat!On plate (ltahancars) 32750 Uprated EWL motors (SWBJ 34301 Specified poundage reduced on front springs. 32772 Uprated EWL motors (L WB) extra packing wAsher under rear springs 32790 lml)foved Ozus fuse cover fastener (Comiche) !OTALWBI 32795 T ectyl coating on accumu!ator/frame hoses 34310 New speed control bellows (LWB)

(Cornichel 34380 New speed control bellows (SWB) 32796 "' New door frames and mirrors (Camargue) 34396 New speed control bellows (Corn1che) 32810 Improved throttle progression 34486 Improved accumulator diaphragms

(NA&Japan LH SWB) 34510 Gearchange actuator. held in Park unless 32862 Improved throttle progression ignition on

(NA &Japan LH LWBI 34573 1 l:178 electrical package, including headlamp 32859 Specified poundage reduced on front springs, wash/wipe

extra packing washer under rear springs 34599 New wormshaft and motor in gearchange (OTALWB) actuator Additional hazard warning light !LWB) 34715 New arrangement rack and pinion steering

32873 Specified poundage reduced on front springs. gear including modified toner tubes and extra packing washer under rear springs endoovers (OTACorniche) 34740 New Repa front seat belts

32905 Loctite used on cylinder head core plugs 32910 Improved radiator matrix ISWB & LWBl Aug. 1978 35000 32934 Lengthened fuel filler hose (NA LWB) 35320 Re-styled mounting bracket for centre console 32948 Modified boot lid handles to meet EEC 35380 New Dunlop steel braced tyres

regulations 35427 New assembly tool kit 32975 Additional hazard warning light (SWB) 35430 EGA solenoid deleted (new pipe)

Rear balance pipe deleted

Jan. 1978 33000 35488 New hydraulic reservoir

33000 New temperature sensor wheel for ACU 35512 Re·location of water tap

33024 Pacldngwasher under front suspension bump 35630 Re-styled mascot

stop. Fuelvapourvalvefitted(WEuro. LWB) 35834 New rear pads (Mintex) and calipers

33097 Improved carburetter floats (LWBI New parking brake material

33160 Revised positioning of i:iassenger door mirror New front pads and cahpers together with

33167 Loctite used on crankcase core plugs new 'M' springs

33171 Airdivertervalvefitted(AustralianLWB) 35889 Reduced run-out tolerance on brake discs

33174 Improved D2us fuse cover fastener (LWB) 33187 New assembly direction indicator switch Nov 1978 36000

(Camargue) 36035 1979 model year gearbox 33217 Goetz rack pinion seal {SWB & LWB) Metric bolts to flexplate 33252 T ectyl coating on accumulator/frame hoses 36179 Improved coolant radiator

(LWBI 36350 lml)foved design of radiator tank seam 33299 Improved EWL motor sealing 36371 Revised wiper motor mounting 33340 ReviSed brake light switch setting method 36581 New door assembly courtesy light switch

33526 Washer under bump step on front s\lSP9ns1on 36586 New steering column heat shield (SWBl 36670 Single leg EWL motor

33633 Lengthened fuel filler hose INA SWB) 36678 Revised speedo mounts

33663 Air diverter valve fitted !Australian SW8) 36705 New assembly boot light switch !LWB) 33809 New headlamps to suit improved wash/wipe 36718 Bosch relays in gearchange actuator (LWB)

system 36806 Improved fuel cooler (Japan and USA)

33880 Speedometer wired through ignition 36833 Bosch relays in gearchange actuator (SWBl 33 33997 New adapter for bumper mounting 36877 New assembly boot light switch (SWB)

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Apr.1979

Sept 1979

Nov 1979

Chassis number

36938 369€3

37000 37000 37027 37034 37141 37170 37173 37260

37300 37325 37429

37443 37570 37663

37735 37765 37766 37811 37903

37948

38000 38085

38100 38222 38352

38536 38659 38792 38916 38952 38972 38984

39000 39000

39400 39458 39500 39524 39639 39748 39976

Modification

lower po1.mdage front road spnngs Improved ACU fan and compressor fuse carrier (4 door cars)

Improved header tank with additional baffles Pioneer KP292 tape player (LWBl Discharge hose and silencer for ACU compressor Improved accumulator diaphragms Lucas dip switch replaces Delco switch New fan speed module lll'Junting bracket Silencers fitted to A CU compressor discharge hose (USA only) Redesigned shaft and lever gearbox actuator Pioneer KP292 tape player Redesigned CDL solenoid, corrosion resistant COL plungers Stainless steel exhaust New assembly direction indicator switch Positive drive antj.streak wiper mechanism (LHD} New outside temp. sensor (LWB} Improved petrol pump performance (OT A) New outside temp. sensor (SWBI Modified stop lamp switch Modified window fift motors with increased corrosion resistance Positive drive antj.streak wiper mechanism (RHD)

Deletion of floor temp. sensor {Japanese cars) New loudspeakers {all cars) Extra heatshietd for RH catalyst (NA and Japan) Corrosion resistant starter relay- neoprene dipped Revised throttle linkage to cure cold stall (OT A) New speedo to comply with FMV SS 127 New PortescapACU actuator Metric steering pump ILWB) New radio balance potentiometer Improved cotter for inlet and exhaust valves l 4 1 OB engine

Improved toproH adhesive capable of withstanding higher temperatures Loctite 225 introduced on threads of steenng rack end cover seal Modification to GM400 gearbox (sprag clutch) New steering rack incorporating lock stops Stiffener applied to rear bumper side mouldings Metric steering pump (SWB) New valve guides Improved Girling suspension dampers New Kangol seat belts (NA and Japan I


Mar.1980

June 1980

Chassis nurnber

39981

40000 40194 40244

40245

40253 40271

40341 40542

40714 40719 40748 40768 40773 40836

40875

41000 41000

41191 41365 41420 41557 41571 41592 41686

Modification

Two nina·way sockets repiace one twenty-way socket on gearbox actuator loom (4 door LH)

Petrol in1ection (Califormari cars) More accurate ACU compressor ambient cut-OUt switch (SWB NA) More accurate ACU compressor ambient cut-out switch (SWB RH) Axle pinion oil seals replaced (LWB) More accurate ACU compressor ambient cut-out switch (SWB LHI Axle pinion oil seals replaced {SWB1 Starter relay-stainless steel armature pull-off spnng (4 door LH) New ice warning sensor (SWB) Longer Bosch Frankfurt six button radio (SWB) Improved otter switch for air silencer elbow Newicewarning sensor(LWBI Longer Bosch Frankfurt six button radio (LWB) Two nine-way sockets replace one twenty-way socket on gearbox actuator loom 14 door RH) New brake hoses and heat shields (4 door Japan and NA)

Improved torque arm mounts Improved wiperwheelboxes New feed hose steering pump to rack (LWBI New feed hose steering pump to rack (SWB) Hot box tested brake pumps (4 door cars) lock tab for oil pick-up setscrews Revised throttle progression (4 door NA! Improved cooling fan fastening (LWB NAl Last of the Shadow II senos motor cars

Approximate 0.llvery dates

Mor 1979

Chassis number

50001

50003 50004 50043 50050 50085

50106

50112

50139

50152

50157

50234

50238 50245

50260 50292

50294

50295 50298 50311

50313

50334 50351 50352 50386 50435 50446

50448

50460 50461 50501 50504

50505

50521

Modification

Introduction of hydraulic system mineral oil on Corniche and Camargue cars Reduced run-out tolerance on brake discs 1979 model year gearbox (Corniche) New outside temp. sensor ICornichel Bosch relays in gearchange actuator New assembly boot light switch New outside temp. sensor lCamarguel Self retaining clamp on exhaust grass f1 re shields (Japanese cars) 3 in 1 digital display KP292 Pioneer cassette player (Corniche) Improved Girling suspens100 dampers

"" (Comiche convertible) Improved ACU fan and compressor fuse carrier (Comiche) New assembly direction indicator switch (Comichel Reintroduction of leather covered steering wheel (Comiche) New Portescap ACU actuator (Cornichel Reintroduction of leather covered steering wheel More accessible bleed screw for levelling system (Camarguel New Portescap ACU actuator (Camargue) More accessible bleed screw for levelling system (Comichel Improved hazard warning switch rod retention (Camargue) New drop glass seal (Camargue) Corrosion resistant wiper motor {Camarguel New steering rack incorporating lock stops (Comiche) Improved Girling suspension dampers (Comiche saloon) Metric steering pump (Comtche) Simplified wash/wipe system (Camargue) Metric steering pump(Camargue) Axle pinion oil seals replaced (Corniche) Axle pinion oil seals replaced (Camargue) More accurate ACU compressor ambient cut-out switch (Camarguel More accurate ACU compressor ambient cut-out switch Starter relay-stainless steel armature puU-off spring Longer Bosch Frankfurt six button radio IComichel New courtesy light switch (Cornichel Higher IX,lundage rear spring {Comichel Revised COL solenoid mounting (Cornichel Longer Bosch Frankfurt six button radio (Camarguel New height control rod to create a greater standing height (Comiche) Two nine-way sockets replace OM twenty-way socket on gea/box actuator loom (Comiche)


Chassis number

50546

50547 50550

50558 50569 50576

50582

50600 50608 50622

50626 50630

50642 50644 50660 50673 50712 50724 50745 50751

50755 50756

50776


Modification

New height control rod to create a greater standing height (Camargue! Higher poundage rear spring (Camargue) Restrictor between levelling valve and minimum pressure valve /Corniche) New ice warning sensor (Camargue) Revised throttle progression (NA Corn1che) Two nine-way sockets replace one twenty way socket on gearbox actuator loom (Camarguel New feed hose. steering pump to rack (Comichel Hot box tested brake pumps (2 door cars) Deletionot cruciform mounting bracket Restrictor between levelling valve and minimum pressure valve (Camarguel Improved cooling fan retention (Comichel New feed hose. steering pump to rack (C8margue) Revised throttle progression !NA Camargue) Improved cooling fan retention !Camargue) Lock tab for oil pick-up setscrews (Cormchel New tie rod end connections (Cormchel Lock tab for oil pick-up setscrews (Camargue) New tie rod end connections (Camargue) New cigar lighters (Camarguel Separation of speed control and stop lamp switches (Corniche) Improved 011 seal, final drive (Comiche) last Corn1che prior to Vehicle Identification Numbers MN) Separation of speed control and stop lamp switches (Camargue) Last Camargue prior to Vehicle ldent1ficat1on Numbers(VIN)

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Chassis Numbers Booklet - Bentley · Contents The information contained in this publication is applicable to Rolls-Royce and Bentley motor cars up to the introduction of Vehicle Identification