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Cost breakdown for fitting a 150 HP Electric Motor and torque convertor to the Chassis Dynamometer.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 143\1\  scan0375
Date  24th July 1939
  
1209.

Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /AFM. {Anthony F. Martindale} from EJJ/DH. {D. Henderson - Showroom}

EJJ/DH. {D. Henderson - Showroom} 40/JA.24.7.39.

Re:- Chassis Dynamometer in Garage.

Referring to memo Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /AFM. {Anthony F. Martindale} 5/MH. {M. Huckerby} 19.7.39., we give below rough cost of fitting 150 H.P. Electric Motor and torque convertor to the Chassis Dynamometer.

150 H.P. Motor .................. £175. 0. 0d.
Starter ....................... £100. 0. 0d.
Leyland Torque Convertor ... £200. 0. 0d.
Installation and cable costs ........................ £175. 0. 0d.

£650. 0. 0d.

EJJ/DH. {D. Henderson - Showroom}
  
  
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