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Bump chassis tests, gland leakage, and the suitability of main levers and dampers.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 99\3\  scan0053
Date  19th January 1938
  
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HPS {Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr} /WB. {Mr Brazier / Mr Bell} 1/EP. {G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} 19.1.38.

The result of the Bump chassis tests is awaited with interest with regard to gland leakage, since in this case the surplus rubber in the large gland has been removed.

Main Levers FB.3314/Ex.29896.

The main levers fitted to the first set of dampers were to Ex.29896 drawing with squared ends instead of serrations, therefore no definite experience has been gained to date on the suitability of the interferences quoted on FB.3314 drawing, although test models are in the course of preparation to determine suitable dimensions.

HPS {Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr} /W.Bell.
  
  
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