Selection and fitting of bonnet fastener springs for the 'Goshawk II'.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 102\6\ scan0015 | |
| Date | 12th July 1922 | |
| X4241 To Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from BY {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} /Shn. cc to RHC {R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} [text crossed out] BY {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} /Shn1/DB. {Donald Bastow - Suspensions} 12.7.22. RE "GOSHAWK(Aero Engine)(Codename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after Kestrel(Aero Engine)) II" - BONNET FASTENER SPRING. On looking into the question of Bonnet Springs, we find that with the existing details, Spring E.51600 should show the best results, giving a load when in position of 16 lbs. on each spring or 64 lbs. total. We suggest that you have a bonnet fitted up with springs checked to this drawing, and assembled with the standard spring washer E.50690. Heavier loading could be obtained by using a spring made from square section material. BY {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} /Shn. | ||
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