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Agreeing with recommendations to cure a mysterious engine knock, noting other customers are also waiting for a solution.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 47\5\  Scan236
Date  31th January 1929
  
COPY.
X4118
S/W. {Sales / Derby Works}
Re GCK-54.
GSK-69.
[Handwritten in red ink] HS {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}
[Handwritten in red ink] For your information & note from Hm {Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs} 16/W 30.1.29
[Handwritten in red ink] HWF [crossed out]
C5/C31.1.29.
Mrs. Gloag.
Tomkins.
Hml6/W30.1.29.
I note your recommendations in regard to the curing of this knock, and quite agree. If this mysterious knock can be cured in this way it will be a great boon.
There is also Mr.Skinner waiting until we find a cure.
C.
[Stamped] RECEIVED
  
  
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