Instructions and part list for modifying a Wraith III Propeller Shaft by fitting a Phantom 111 Sliding Joint.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 9\2\ 02-page15 | |
| Date | 22th April 1938 | |
| c. Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} DA. {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} 13/C.22.4.38. 637. WRAITH 111. PROPELLER SHAFT. SECTION 6110. Please receive herewith two blueprints of each of the following :- S.CD.581 Ph.lll Sliding Joint applied to Wraith lll. 1 off. Ex.S.698 Adapter 1 off. Ex.S.699 Coupling Sleeve. 1 off. The following standard parts will also be required :- G.82089 Phantom lll Universal Joint, Rear (Sliding) complete, with the exception of G.55684, which is replaced by Ex.S.699 Coupling Sleeve. 1 off. GW.1673 Wraith lll, Hardy Spicer Propeller Shaft, but with Sliding Joint removed and Tube cut off as shown on S.CD.581. 1 off. The above is in accordance with Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 's verbal instructions to fit a Ph.lll Sliding Joint in place of the Hardy Spicer Sliding Joint on Wraith lll Propeller Shaft. Kindly instruct one set. Ald {F. Allwood - Experimental Design} BY {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} /Ald. {F. Allwood - Experimental Design} | ||
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