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Recommendation to fit aluminium pistons instead of cast iron to prevent detonations and seizing.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 77\3\  scan0221
Date  8th June 1921
  
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R10/CS.8.6.21.

case the distribution must be equal before it arrives in the cylinder. We therefore think that the best policy is to fit the most recent aluminium pistons as we are now fitting to the cars in Derby. Cast iron pistons would cause increased trouble from detonations and seizing.

[Watermark: BECKINSON & CO 1804]
[Footer (upside down): R.R. 225B 100(T.)S.H. 798. 10-12-20(G. {Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} ) 2948]
  
  
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