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The starter gear for the Goshawk chassis, referencing drawing No. LeC.1192.


Identifier  WestWitteringFiles\D\January1920\  Scan30
Date  2nd February 1920
  
To DA. {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} from E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer}
Copy to CI.
" " BN. {W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington}
" " CK. {Mr Clark}
" " HS. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}
ORIGINAL
X-3616 RE STARTER GEAR - Goshawk(Aero Engine)(Codename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after Kestrel(Aero Engine)) CHASSIS

We send you herewith drawing No. LeC.1192 shewing the above.

We have already described the principle upon which this gear is arranged. Slight alterations will be required to the rear cap on the dynamo, the front bush and driving shaft of the motor, and to the rear left hand crankcase foot, all particulars of which are given on the drawing.

This completes all the information you will require for the Goshawk(Aero Engine)(Codename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after Kestrel(Aero Engine)) starter with the exception of the main switch, which will be sent later.

E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer}
  
  
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