Proposal to use a shouldered nut and lengthened screw for the S.U. carburetter throttle adjustment to improve accessibility.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 31\5\ Scan310 | |
| Date | 23th March 1935 | |
| X1487 To Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Bwg. {J. C. Bowring} 5/KW.23.3.35. S.U. Carburetter Throttle Adjusting Screw. Production are finding difficulty in locking up the throttle adjustment due to the fact that the 3-BA lock nut enters into a recess in the casting when in a locked position, thus making it inaccessible. It is suggested that a shouldered nut be used; this would raise it so that a spanner could be applied. We suggest that in future a nut with a shoulder of .156" replaces the present standard, and that the adjusting screw be lengthened a similar amount to allow for full range. Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Bwg. {J. C. Bowring} | ||
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