Experimental project to test two crankshaft forgings and a Packard-type balance weight shaft made from .4 carbon steel to reduce cost.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 148\4\ scan0194 | |
| Date | 24th November 1937 | |
| HS {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} 1261 EXPERIMENTAL PROJECT - CHASSIS 40/50 DATE: 24.11.37. DESCRIPTION: Two crankshaft forgings. Make a test. Reduced cost of crankshaft forgings. Packard type balance weight shaft in .4 carbon. PURPOSE: To reduce material cost by using .4 carbon steel. Saving £7.5.0 (see Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 2/R.19.11.37) NEW OR MODIFIED APPARATUS REQUIRED: None. COST TACKLE (EJJ) EXPTL UNIT (G {Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} /Rb. {R. Bowen} ): £40. 3 MONTHS( DEVPT.G/Rb {R. Bowen} ): None APPLICATION MADE BY: Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} REMARKS Completion date for designs By. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} (signature) O {Mr Oldham} /No. for manufacture: 52626. O {Mr Oldham} /No. for development E-88364 3167 may Packard crank | ||
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