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Instruction memo regarding the fitting of a new flexible flywheel and clutch to a chassis unit.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 99\1\  scan0082
Date  9th August 1938
  
TO HPS. {Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr}
c. to Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /FD. {Frank Dodd - Bodies}

Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /NRC. {N. R. Chandler} 7/JH.9.8.38.

Unit B.III.5. Chassis 8.B.V.

Re the second flexible flywheel Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 533 which is now being made, please fit this to the above unit, but with a 10" Long C.F. Clutch (now on order).

Attached are new prints of Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 533/534 to which have been added the extra drilling required for the Long clutch, also Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 549/50 of the set screws required.

Please check the assembly for balance and correct as necessary.

Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /NRC. {N. R. Chandler}
  
  
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