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Samples of self-lubricated Oilite bearings for the 40/50 HP starter motor.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 61b\3\  scan0258
Date  28th October 1931
  
X6079.

To By {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} /RD. from Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Wst.

Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Wst.5/KT.28.10.31.

SELF LUBRICATED BEARINGS FOR THE 40/50 HP.
STARTER MOTOR.

We send you herewith samples of the Oilite bearings as used by the Delco-Remy Co. on their starter motors. From examination these appear to be very similar to the samples you have already sent us for test, obtained from Hardy Spicers'.

Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Wst.
  
  
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