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Query regarding a burnt valve on chassis G.F.54, noted as the first case with 45° angle seating.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 47\5\  Scan001
Date  8th September 1924
  
To BY. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} from Hm. {Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs}
" Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}
C. to Wer.

X4118

Hm {Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs} 14/W8.9.24.

Chassis No. G.F.54 - Wilson.

This car was turned out with Valves cut at an angle of 45°. One of them has burnt at the seating.

This is the first case we know of burning valves with 45° angle seating.

Will you please let us know whether you can recommend anything should be done beyond changing of the valve in these cases.

Hm. {Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs}

[Handwritten Initials]
  
  
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