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Specification and progress table for gearbox and chassis components.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 97\2\  scan0038
Date  14th March 1939
  
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BY {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} /NS. {Norman Scott} 1/G.14.3.39.

Table Columns: Sec.No., Title., LOP. No., 1st. 50 Experimental Production Chassis., 250 Production Chassis.

Row 1:
Sec.No.: 6035
Title: Speedometer Drive.
LOP. No.: PD.115, PD.160, G.CD.1230
1st. 50 Experimental Production Chassis: Speedo Drive Gear Lubrication.

Row 2:
Sec.No.: 6040
Title: 1st. & 3rd Mot.Shaft
LOP. No.: PD.381, PD.363
1st. 50 Experimental Production Chassis: Direct & Overdrive Synchro Mesh. 2nd. Speed Synchro Mesh.

Row 3:
Sec.No.: 6045
Title: Servo Drive.
LOP. No.: PD.222, PD.320A, LOP.GB.4047
1st. 50 Experimental Production Chassis: To LOP. modified by schemes quoted.

Row 4:
Sec.No.: 6050
Title: 2nd. Motion Shaft.
LOP. No.: PD.357 ), PD.360 ), PD.372 )
1st. 50 Experimental Production Chassis: Square Roller Bearings. Helical 1st. and Reverse Gears.

Row 5:
Sec.No.: 6070
Title: Reverse Gear.
LOP. No.: PD.363
1st. 50 Experimental Production Chassis: Note: Detailing of gearbox is in hand. Expected to be completed by 18.3.39. LOPS. will then follow as soon as available.

Row 6:
Sec.No.: 6080
Title: Change Gear Mech.
LOP. No.: GB.4164
1st. 50 Experimental Production Chassis: PD.256 Increased Sideways Travel.
  
  
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