Standard ignition for Goshawk chassis X.4075 and X.4079 intended for export.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 45\3\ Scan200 | |
| Date | 25th November 1922 | |
| W/S {Derby Works / Sales} Sg. {Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} c. to Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} X.4075. EP {G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} /Thnl/H25.11.22. RE. GOSHAWK(Aero Engine)(Codename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after Kestrel(Aero Engine)) CHASSIS FOR ABROAD. X.4075. X.4079. With reference to your memo. Sg {Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} 10/BM/24.11.22 (copy attached for hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} ) the present standard for Goshawk(Aero Engine)(Codename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after Kestrel(Aero Engine)) ignition is the 40/50 type stabalite coil with 25" ballast, and this is the only type of ignition which we are able to fit at the moment on production cars. The Expl: Dept: have a number of schemes in hand for ignition for the Goshawk(Aero Engine)(Codename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after Kestrel(Aero Engine)) chassis, and we shall be glad if Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} will write to Mr. Sidgreaves telling him exactly what is the position in regard to same, so that a decision can be arrived at, as to whether the Goshawk(Aero Engine)(Codename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after Kestrel(Aero Engine)) chassis for abroad are to be held up, or whether they are to be despatched with the present ignition as above. EP. {G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} | ||
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