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Reporting that a Watford Magneto on chassis EW.6 has developed knocks from the gears.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 65\3\  scan0225
Date  21th March 1928
  
X 7791
EFC {E. Fowler Clarke - Electrical Engineer}
from Mx {John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer}
Mx {John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} 10/T21.3.28
re 40/50HP Chassis EW.6. Watford Magnetos
Since writing our memo Mx {John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} 7/T21.3.28, EW.6. Watford Magneto No.105340 has developed knocks, presumably from the gears, after about a further 15 miles running.
Mx {John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer}
  
  
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