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Production specification for the inspection and testing of Watford EO6 (d) magnetos for EAC.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 70\4\  scan0129
Date  6th February 1925
  
EFC {E. Fowler Clarke - Electrical Engineer} /T6.2.25.

X.8781m. WATFORD EO6 (d) MAGNETOS FOR EAC.

Extract from Production Specification of Inspection
& Test.

Maximum primary gaps .011 ±1
Safety spark gap 8.2 to 8.5 mm.
Available range - not less than 58°
Limits of tangential load to
operate contact breaker lever - 3 to 5 lbs.
Slowest speeds for regular sparking on 5.5 mm. gaps in air:-
(a) Fully advanced position 280 r.p.m.
(b) Central. " 200 r.p.m.
(c) Fully retard " 190 r.p.m.


EFC. {E. Fowler Clarke - Electrical Engineer}
  
  
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