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Modifications and repairs required for a B.60 Unit No.2 prior to chassis fitting.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 123\5\  scan0186
Date  25th November 1938
  
1044. & spec:

To HPS. {Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr} from Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Swdl. {Len H. Swindell}

Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Swdl. {Len H. Swindell} 4/MH. {M. Huckerby} 25.11.38.

B.60 UNIT NO.2.

We are returning the above unit for the following, prior to it being fitted in a chassis.

(1) Remove existing EB.4332 camshaft and fit original shaft EB.4022.
(2) Fit a new set of sodium cooled exhaust valves in accordance with our memo, Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Swdl. {Len H. Swindell} 19/MH. {M. Huckerby} 24.11.38.
(3) Fit EB.4401/2/3 modified inlet valve springs and top and bottom washers.
(4) Fit new lower half joint.
(5) Spring drive damper has been fidgeting on the crank nose; tapers require cleaning up.
(6) No.1 connecting rod has been slightly damaged by the torsional indicator shaft. If necessary on inspection, a new rod to be fitted.
(7) Damper spring setting to be given later.
(8) Fit up-to-date B.V. induction system and carbs.
(9) Water pump leaks.
(10) Flywheel timing markings to EB.4021.

Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Swdl. {Len H. Swindell}
  
  
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