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Benefits of grooving pistons for improved lubrication.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 48\1\  Scan112
Date  23th October 1919
  
EH. from EP. {G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}
c. to By. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer}
c. to Bn. {W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington}

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EP {G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} 11/F23.10.19.

RE. LUBRICATION OF PISTONS.

It is certainly a fact that the more oil we can supply to the pistons, some benefit is always obtained as regards overcoming piston knocks, or seizing up, and during my conversation with you a short time ago, you confirmed the fact that grooving the pistons did improve the lubrication.

If you are satisfied with the grooving, could you please recommend it as standard.

I do not feel at present, with the standard pistons, that we are taking advantage of all we know with regard to improved lubrication.

EP. {G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}
  
  
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