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Requesting the dismantling, examination, and crack testing of a gearbox and rear axle from the 30-EX project after dynamometer testing.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 94\2\  scan0224
Date  6th May 1937
  
To HPS. {Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr} from Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Gry. {Shadwell Grylls}

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Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Gry. {Shadwell Grylls} 12/AP.6.5.37

Dynamometer parts off 30-EX.

We are sending into the Fitting Shop 7.HS. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} gearbox which, in addition to further considerable running on the over drive, has also done 5 hours in bottom gear. Will you please dismantle it for examination and crack test the bottom gear pinion.

We are also sending in the Fitting Shop a rear axle which has now done several hundred hours running. Will you please replace any worn or damaged parts.

Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Gry. {Shadwell Grylls}
  
  
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