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Modifications to the steering for chassis 21-G-IV before a 10,000 miles test.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 101\4\  scan0136
Date  25th November 1935
  
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To RHC. {R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer}

Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /FJH. {Fred J. Hardy - Chief Dev. Engineer} 32/KW.25.11.35.

Steering for 21-G-IV.

Will you please carry out the following slight modifications to the steering of the above chassis before the 10,000 miles test :-

(1) Replace the 9.437" pendulum lever previously fitted.

(2) Put set up loads on the bearings of the gear as follows -

1 lb. on the rim of the steering wheel due to cam bearings alone.

1 1/2 lbs. on the rim of the steering wheel due to cam bearings and rockershaft combined.

Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /F.J.Hardy.
  
  
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