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Pistons seizing on new cars and the need to establish a routine test.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 66\1\  scan0185
Date  25th January 1929
  
Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}
c. BY. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} [crossed out]
c. Wor. {Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} [crossed out]
c. Mx. {John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} [crossed out]

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EP {G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} 7/H25.1.29.

re. Pistons seizing on New Cars.

With reference to your Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} 1/LG25.1.29., we do not want to feel that any recent modifications have caused this trouble, as the engines in all other respects are more satisfactory.

What do you consider is a reasonable test for this trouble which might be established as a routine test for production chassis to satisfy ourselves that they will not give trouble in this respect if given reasonable treatment?

I have been trying to get hold of you today to discuss this point, but unfortunately you have not been available. I look upon this matter as rather an important one.

EP. {G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}

[Stamp on right side, vertically: ROYCE LTD]
  
  
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