Contains 'Lots of pictures, diagrams/illustrations, and charts' to aid understanding.
Application Scope:
Suitable for 'tune-ups, regular maintenance or repairs'.
📋 Manual Details
Coverage Areas
Covered Vehicles:
• Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
• Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I
• Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II
• Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III
• Rolls-Royce Phantom V
• Rolls-Royce Phantom VI
• Bentley R type
• Bentley S1
• Bentley S2
• Bentley S3
• Bentley Continental
Page Count
Page Count Estimated:
Detailed page count not specified, but described as 'complete factory' manual, implying comprehensive coverage.
Manual Type
Manual Type:
Workshop Service Repair Manual
Language
Language:
English
Format
Format:
PDF
Download Availability:
Instant Download
📖 Manual Coverage
Systems Covered
Transmission Systems:
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Components:
Likely covers internal components such as torque converter, clutch packs, bands, valve body, planetary gear sets, and hydraulic systems.
Procedures Included
Maintenance Procedures:
Servicing, Overhaul
Repair Procedures:
Detailed instructions for maintenance and servicing of Automatic Gearbox.
Diagnostic Procedures:
Troubleshooting implied through 'servicing' and 'overhaul' sections.
Diagnostic Charts:
Implied through detailed diagrams and step-by-step instructions for troubleshooting and repair.
Service Bulletins:
Includes original factory service bulletins, which often contain critical updates and solutions to known issues.
Technical Depth
Technical Depth:
Comprehensive factory specifications and detailed diagrams for complete gearbox overhaul and maintenance.
Rebuild Procedures:
Comprehensive enough for a complete gearbox rebuild, as suggested by the 'Overhaul' section.
Specification Detail:
Includes precise torque specifications, clearances, and assembly sequences for all gearbox components.
📊 Manual Specifications
File Format
File Format:
PDF
Compatibility:
Win/Mac
Searchability:
Searchable by keyword
Navigation:
Fully bookmarked chapters
Indexing:
Indexed for quick information retrieval.
Print Quality
Print Ability:
Print entire manual or specific sections.
Binding Type
Binding Type:
N/A (Digital PDF Format)
Paper Type
Paper Type:
N/A (Digital PDF Format)
⚙️ Engine Specifications
Primary Engine
Engine Types Covered:
While the manual focuses on gearboxes, it implicitly covers vehicles equipped with engines typical for the specified models, which include V8 engines (e.g., 6.2L, 6.75L) and inline 6-cylinder engines.
Engine Variants Implied:
Covers vehicles equipped with engines ranging from the Bentley R Type's 4.5L to the Rolls-Royce Phantom V/VI's 6.2L and later 6.75L V8s.
Performance
Performance Focus:
Manual does not detail engine performance but focuses on transmission performance and its integration with the powertrain.
Fuel System
Fuel System Details:
Not directly covered, but the transmission's interaction with engine power delivery is relevant.
🔧 Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type:
Automatic Gearbox
Gearbox Models Implied:
Likely covers variations of the Hydramatic (GM licensed) and later Rolls-Royce/Bentley proprietary automatic transmissions used in these models.
Optional
Transmission Options:
Manual details automatic gearboxes; manual transmissions for these models are not the focus.
Features
Transmission Features:
Detailed overhaul procedures, servicing instructions, and manufacturer specifications for automatic transmissions.
📐 Dimensions
Exterior
Vehicle Dimensions Note:
Specific dimensions are vehicle-dependent and not detailed in this gearbox-focused manual.
Interior
Interior Dimensions Note:
Not applicable to gearbox manual.
Cargo
Cargo Dimensions Note:
Not applicable to gearbox manual.
Weights
Transmission Weight Note:
Specific gearbox weights and assembly details are likely included within overhaul sections.
🛡️ Safety Features
Ratings
Safety Ratings Note:
This manual does not cover vehicle safety ratings; it focuses on mechanical systems.
Active Features
Active Safety Note:
Not applicable to gearbox manual.
Passive Features
Passive Safety Note:
Not applicable to gearbox manual.
💡 Technology Features
Infotainment
Infotainment System Note:
Not relevant to gearbox manual.
Driver Assistance
Driver Assistance Note:
Not relevant to gearbox manual.
Connectivity
Connectivity Features Note:
Not relevant to gearbox manual.
🔧 Maintenance
Service Intervals
Service Intervals Transmission Auto:
Specific intervals for fluid changes and checks will be detailed within the 'Servicing' section of the manual.
Maintenance Types:
Covers both preventative maintenance and corrective repairs.
Fluid Specifications
Transmission Fluid Type:
The manual will specify the correct Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) type required for each gearbox, critical for longevity and performance.
Transmission Fluid Capacity:
Likely includes fluid capacities for filling or draining and refilling the gearbox.
Known Issues
Common Gearbox Issues Note:
While not explicitly listed as 'known issues', the 'Overhaul' and 'Service Bulletins' sections are invaluable for diagnosing and rectifying common wear-related problems in vintage automatic transmissions.
Tools
Special Tools:
The 'Tools' section will detail specific diagnostic and repair tools required for servicing these gearboxes, ensuring correct procedures are followed.
📚 Vehicle History
Brand Heritage
Brand Heritage Note:
Covers classic models from two of the most iconic luxury automotive brands, Rolls-Royce and Bentley, signifying a period of significant engineering and luxury development.
Engineering Philosophy:
Reflects the meticulous engineering and build quality characteristic of Rolls-Royce and Bentley during this era.
Model Evolution
Model Evolution Note:
The covered models (Silver Cloud series, Phantom V/VI, R type, S series, Continental) represent distinct eras of Rolls-Royce and Bentley design and engineering, often sharing drivetrain components.
Production
Production Period Note:
These models generally span from the mid-1950s through the late 1960s, a period where automatic transmissions became increasingly sophisticated and prevalent in luxury vehicles.
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