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Scan0 Seizing of a water pump gland, recommending different materials for self-lubricating properties.
View original record To EH. from R. Copy to CJ. ORIGINAL Despatched 14/8/18 3rd August, 1918. R10/G3818. 3 X.2087. RE WATER PUMP GLAND SEIZING. Regarding the seizing of the pump gland, you mention that this is made of…

Scan1 Investigation into the breakage of an annulus, with proposed solutions and manufacturing suggestions.
View original record To BY. from R. Copy to Ed. " " WOR. " " EH. AUG 16 1918 ORIGINAL RECEIVED 13th August, 1918. R8/G13818. 5 X 3358 X 3360 RE BREAKAGE OF ANNULUS. X 3361 We are of the opinion that this may be caused by…

Scan2 Testing alternative materials, like nickel chrome steel, for an annulus and planet gear due to breakage concerns.
View original record To BY. from R. -2- R8/C13818 Contd. Regarding the case hardening of the annulus, should this be thought to be treacherous, we could test making some in nickel chrome, or similar steel, which would…

Scan3 Request to send Mr. Royce a hydrometer for measuring the specific gravity of petrol and battery acid.
View original record To WH. from E. Copy to EFC. ORIGINAL. 19th August, 1918. E3/C19818. X.3035 RE HYDROMETER FOR MEASURING SPECIFIC GRAVITIES OF PETROL AND ACCUMULATOR ELECTROLYTE. Would you kindly send to Mr. Royce, in…

Scan4 Request for a board with hooks to display specimen springs used in cars and aeroengines.
View original record To BY. from E. Copy to EFC. + 2048 ORIGINAL 28th August, 1918. E2/G28818. RE BOARD OF SPECIMEN SPRINGS FOR WEST WITTERING. I do not remember at the moment whether I have previously written you with…

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