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15,000-mile test, Delco-Remy distributor failures, and an enquiry about Corundite plugs.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 82\5\  scan0144
Date  26th May 1937
  
200a
S/W {Sales / Derby Works}
To Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Sg. {Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} re 3-B-IV. Sg. {Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} 8/E26.5.37

I see that this is now on its way back to Derby after completing 15,000 miles. I presume you will in due course let us have a report indicating what we have got out of this test.

I see from your Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 6/R.22.5.37 that there has been another Delco-Remy Distributor failure which indicates the wisdom of our having put back the standardisation of this part. I presume this particular failure will be taken up with the people.

In regard to the plugs and the trouble experienced I shall be interested to know if these are the Corundite plugs now standardised and whether, as the result of this report, any special action is necessary in regard to a setting of the points.

Sg. {Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD}
  
  
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