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Correcting a previous statement on the torsional stiffness of the Hispano frame compared to the 40/50.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 29\1\  Scan318
Date  11th July 1927
  
To DA {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} : from Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer}

(Y45)

Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 3/LG11.7.27.

HIGH SPEED WOBBLES. K4214

In our Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Rml/LG14.6.27. page 3, we stated that the Hispano frame is weaker in torsion than the 40/50.
This is incorrect. It is obvious from the curve of frame deflection that the Hispano is stiffer than the 40/50 HP.
We attribute the stiffness to the engine mounting.

Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer}
  
  
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