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Anti-spill radiator cap valve, comparing it to a 'Camel' type and suggesting its use for the Spectre or Wraith models.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 149a\3\  scan0143
Date  31th December 1934
  
23678?

To E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer}

Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 20/KW.31.12.34:

Anti-Spill Radiator Cap Valve.

Attached is a report from Steadman on our own anti-spill radiator cap valve compared with the "Camel" type of valve.

I think if we are designing any valves of this type for the Spectre(Codename for Phantom III) or Wraith, they should be of the "Camel" seat loading.

GWH. {George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} carried out a test on a 20/25 with the actual Camel valves which we hand to you, and though he boiled the car furiously, did not get trouble from excessive back pressure.

Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} :
  
  
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