Modifications to the clutch pedal, holder, lever and footboard for the Phantom II Chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 13\7\ 07-page148 | |
| Date | 13th October 1932 | |
| c. Hg/Gry. {Shadwell Grylls} BY {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} /HEB {H. Biraben} 1/M.13.10.32. PHANTOM II. CHASSIS. PEDALS SEC:7100. DASH, BRACKETS, AND FOOTBOARDS SEC:7130. With reference to your memo' Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Gry {Shadwell Grylls} 1/KT.7.9.32, informing us to fit 15% Stronger Clutch Springs, and to increase the Clutch Pedal Movement, we have detailed the following parts, one Blue Print of each herewith:- SEC:7100.- F.84752 Clutch Pedal Holder('F'Type). 1 off,replacing F.82588. F.84764 " " ('D'&'E'Type). 1 " " F.82896. F.84763 " " ('C'Type). 1 " " F.02693. F.84765 Clutch Pedal Lever. 1 " " F.84379. F.84768 Modified Clutch Pedal for 15% Stronger Clutch Springs. SEC:7130.- @ F.84766 Fixed Footboard(Lower). 1 off,replacing F.83444. F.84767 Cover Plate. 1 " ADDITIONAL. Will you kindly produce and fit on Chassis 20-EX. together with No.10A Wood Screws .750 long for Cover Plate 8 off. Referring to the Lower Footboard, it is necessary to cut this Board practically right through owing to the increased Pedal movement and with Clutch Worm. We have shewn a Plate covering the Slot and strengthening the Board. Will you kindly try out this and let us know if it is satisfactory for Production. @ An extra print attached of this part. BY {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} /HEB. {H. Biraben} | ||
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