Notes from a conference on the Spectre model, reviewing the status of six important development items.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 30\1\ Scan107 | |
| Date | 11th February 1935 | |
| Handwritten (top red): Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Hy. {Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer} +294 Reference Number: Hys/R.11.2.35 NOTES OF CONFERENCE ON SPECTRE(Codename for Phantom III) MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11th 1935. PRESENT:- Wor. {Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Hy. {Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer} RHO. Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Lid. {A. J. Lidsey} My. The six important items mentioned at the previous meeting were reviewed and the present position reported as follows:- (1) Strap type Connecting Rods. RHC. {R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} stated that these rods had suffered some delay due to them having to be sent away to Archdales for drilling the long hole. He promised a complete engine fitted with them by early next week commencing February 18th. (2) Exhaust manifolds. Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} reported that these have been tested on the bench and a report has been issued on power absorption. They are now about to be submitted to tests on the road for noise. (3) Modifications to Bottom-half Crankcase. E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} stated that he had now received a satisfactory full report, which will enable him to go ahead with his design work. (4) Gearbox Modification. RHC. {R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} said that a box incorporating these modifications will be ready for test in two days' time (February 13th) (5) Braking Gear. RHC. {R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} stated he received full particulars of this scheme only a few days ago. (February 7th) (6) Independent Front Wheel Suspension. RHC. {R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} said this came through on February 7th. E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} asked that the steering box with the slightly higher ratio than the Cadillac be pushed forward. RHC. {R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} estimated this would be finished by end of February. Handwritten (left margin, by item 2/3): On Report Test. by next meeting Handwritten (left margin, by item 4): Tested on Dyno Report Recd. | ||
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