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Instruction to increase the number of spring spigots on slipper flywheels for the Goshawk II from 8 to 16.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 79\3\  scan0154
Date  2nd June 1923
  
c. to Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}

X.4222

BY {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} /Shn1/DB. {Donald Bastow - Suspensions} 2.6.23.

RE "GOSHAWK(Aero Engine)(Codename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after Kestrel(Aero Engine)) II" - SPRING DRIVE - SEC:5020.

Please arrange to increase the number of Spring Spigots on the Slipper Flywheels E.51663/4, from 8 to 16. Mr Hives agrees to this, which gives us the opportunity of fitting 8, 12 or 16 springs to obtain the correct friction.

The Works drawings are being altered.

BY {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} /Shn.
  
  
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