Recommendation to use 'perfect' oil seals for B.III front shock damper glands, with plans for future replacement with synthetic rubber rings.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 99\3\ scan0106 | |
| Date | 6th October 1938 | |
| 442 y To Hy. {Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer} from RM {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /AFH. c.c. Hy {Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer} /HS. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c.c. Hy {Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer} /HEB. {H. Biraben} c.c. DB. {Donald Bastow - Suspensions} c.c. JM {Mr Morley} /JD. {J. Draper - Frames} c.c. Mrs. RM {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /AFH.13/MW.6.10.38. GLANDS FOR B.III SHOCK DAMPERS. We recommend that the glands used on B.III front shock dampers should be 'perfect' oil seals; the LOP should be altered accordingly. These seals are fitted to S.S.V. for France. We hope to replace these with synthetic rubber rings when or if we are able to get sufficient supplies made for the necessary development. RM {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /AFH. | ||
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