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Instructions and queries for durability testing on a Wraith Dyno gearbox.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 8\11\  11-page142
Date  5th December 1938
  
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To Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /FJH. {Fred J. Hardy - Chief Dev. Engineer} from Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Gry. {Shadwell Grylls}
c. Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer}
c. Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Wym. {G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} (text has been struck through)

Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Gry. {Shadwell Grylls} 2/MH. {M. Huckerby} 5.12.38.

WRAITH DYNO GEARBOX.

(1) How much longer will 45° helix stronger 1st. motion shaft continue running.

If it sticks 100 hours do a further 30 hours in 2nd.

(2) After the 130 hours or when the shaft breaks fit new shaft 35° helix in either S/ZNCR or S/ZNX and standard Hoff. brg. How long will brg. then last ?

(3) Repair other parts to keep going.

(4) Change axle brg. when FJH. {Fred J. Hardy - Chief Dev. Engineer} wishes - now done 84 hours odd.

Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Gry. {Shadwell Grylls}
  
  
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