Hoffmann type needle roller bearing for the Wraith Front Pivots.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 9\7\ 07-page121 | |
| Date | 19th January 1938 | |
| BH/MS c.c. DAYTON. c.c. Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 650 DA. {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} 2/G.19.1.38. F.J. HARDY. What about- Bill Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} WRAITH FRONT PIVOTS. Herewith is FD. {Frank Dodd - Bodies} 97, Needle Roller applied to the bottom journal bearing of the Wraith Front Pivot. A Hoffmann type needle roller bearing is shewn and the dimensions of the roller races are those of a Hoffmann standard, but the outside of the outer race is special. Arrangements may be made with Hoffmanns as to its manufacture. This is required for the 10,000 miles car. DA. {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} | ||
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