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Specification revision for the Gearbox on a Silver Wraith and Bentley Chassis, detailing parts supplied for fitment.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 153\3\  scan0216
Date  29th April 1943
  
1298
To: Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Wym {G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} /CP.
C to Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Wym. {G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager}

Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Wym {G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} /CP.14/LH. {Mr Haworth} 29.4.43.

Silver Wraith Chassis 30-G-V11.

Bentley 80. Unit No.5.

Specification of the Gearbox fitted to the above Chassis is revised as follows :-

Parts despatched to Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Fd. {Frank Dodd - Bodies} for fitment 29.4.43.

Gearbox No. S.R.1.

Servo Motor Mechanism.

The following parts supplied for fitment :-

1 - Angus Oil Seal - Servo Shaft.
1 - Rubber Water Excluder.
1 - GB.5116 - Housing.
1 - GB.4893 - Spring Plate.

Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Wym {G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} /CP.
  
  
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