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The optimal pipe size for extra cylinder lubrication on a 40/50 HP chassis.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 65\4\  scan0390
Date  22th January 1930
  
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BY. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} From HS {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Rn. {Mr Robinson}
HS {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Rn. {Mr Robinson} 3/MJ.22.1.30.

40/50 HP. CHASSIS - EXTRA CYLINDER LUBRICATION.

With reference to By4/G22.1.30.
We think that the biggest pipe which we could use for the extra oil to the cylinders is 5/16" becuase E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} was most anxious to prevent the fitting becoming unsightly.
This would give us 100% greater area. The alternative would be a .250 pipe which gives us a 50% greater area than the 3/16" at present used.
We used a 5/16" pipe on our original tests and should like a scheme using this size as being about what we shall probably want.

HS {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Rn. {Mr Robinson}
  
  
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