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Modifications to cure fouling on Phantom propeller shafts.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 15\4\  Scan090
Date  9th May 1934
  
To E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} From Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /CWH.
c. to EY.
c. to Sft. {Mr Swift}
c. to Wor. {Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}
c. to Sg. {Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD}

734 D

Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /CWH.6/WJ.9.5.34.

PHANTOM PROPELLER SHAFTS.

We have cured the trouble of fouling experienced on 28-MX. {John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} propeller joint, by increasing the angular movement of the joints to Rs. {Sir Henry Royce's Secretary} 1361.

The propeller shaft has been through a dynamometer test, road tests including heavy braking, and high speeds over hump-backed bridges. The modifications should be incorporated on present production.

Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /C.W.Hancock.
  
  
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