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The preparation of parts and modification of a flywheel to fit a 10' B & B clutch.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 129\4\  scan0197
Date  13th April 1938
  
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To HPS. {Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr} from Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /NRC. {N. R. Chandler}
c. Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Wym. {G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager}

Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /NRC. {N. R. Chandler} 5/MH. {M. Huckerby} 13.4.38.

SEMI-FLEXIBLE FLYWHEEL LOW INERTIA.

Please prepare -
Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 502 Inertia Ring A {Mr Adams} /C. 1 off.
2 copies of drawing herewith.
Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 516 Washer S/M. 8 off.
Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 515 Bolt S/N. 6 off.

Also
Re-drill the existing flywheel Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 499 as shown on Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 514 so that it will take a 10" B & B clutch. This flywheel is at present on 29.G.VI, but please prepare the other parts before removing the flywheel from car.

Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /NRC {N. R. Chandler} ,
  
  
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