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Experimental department report regarding a ball bearing for a brake system servo motor.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 105\4\  scan0160
Date  19th December 1934
  
X5370
EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT ' REPORT
REFERENCE :- Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /FJR.10/KW.19.12.34.
Subject of Report :- Ball Bearing Supporting Inner Pressure Plate on Brake System Servo Motor.
General Conclusions :- From Test Rig results there is no necessity for a special Bearing with end play, as no increased friction could be detected with bearing without end play.
Copies of Report Circulated to :- E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Wor. {Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Da. {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} Hy. {Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer} Hdy. {William Hardy}
Report to be noted for further action by :- Design Dept. Exptl. Dept.
Test carried out on :- Servo Test Rig.
By :- F.J.Hardy. K. {Mr Kilner} Scholes.
Test No.
Date :- 19.12.34.
RR 2X (20H) (60708 6-3-34). G.C.B.
  
  
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