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The hand adjustment for double rear brakes, detailing component weights and forging methods.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 3\2\  02-page053
Date  8th April 1914
  
Wor {Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} /Ncr10/L8414.

Re Hand adjustment for Double Rear Brakes. X.60

By. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} 8-4-14.
Na. {Mr Nadin} c. In reply to your sheet 19255 of 6/4/14, please note that the weight of the Foot Brake adjustment for chassis 58NA {Mr Nadin} , complete with Bolts, Nuts, Pull Rods etc. to arrangement drawing G3204 is 4 1/2 lbs.

The above includes levers G3193/4 made as hand forgings, possibly these will be slightly lighter when drop forgings are obtained.

The total weight of the Lil [Later crossed out] type brake adjustment for Double Rear Brakes that the above supersede, complete with Tie Rod ends and rosette is 3 lbs 13 ozs.

p. Wor. {Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}

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