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Modifications to the direct four-wheel braking system for standardization purposes.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 84\2\  scan0178
Date  20th September 1934
  
4206
To By. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer}
c. to RHC. {R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer}
Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Gry. {Shadwell Grylls} 25/KW.20.9.34.

Direct Braking to all four Wheels.

This scheme of brakes fitted to 5-B-IV will run 10,000 miles in France with a view to standardisation.

The modifications we have made from N.Sch.3879 are -

(1) Front equaliser lever to ropes altered from 1.645 to 2.700 CTS. {C. Trot Salt - Carburation}

(2) Rear equaliser going away levers altered from 1.815 to 2.400 CTS. {C. Trot Salt - Carburation}

(3) The plate lever can be 1.800 as now standard instead of 1.750.

(4) 30° servo cams EX.14217 replace the 42° cams to G.56681/2.

Will you please give these parts Piece Numbers and incorporate them in the LOP and any arrangement drawings.

Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Gry. {Shadwell Grylls}
  
  
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