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Instructions for modifications to a Phantom head to create a high compression, large valve version.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 14\3\  Scan089
Date  29th August 1933
  
To RHC. {R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} from Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Swdl. {Len H. Swindell} Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Swdl. {Len H. Swindell} 2/KT.29.8.33.

HIGH COMPRESSION LARGE VALVE HEAD.

Please have a Phantom head made with modifications shown on attached drawing Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} 1012.

(1) Ceiling of combustion chamber lowered .164", and valve guide sockets lengthened by .164".

(2) Valves .164" longer in stem fitted. Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} 1013 & Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} 1014.

(3) Valve guides to Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} 1117 and Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} 1118 lengthened by .164".

(4) Provision for 14 mm. plugs instead of 18 mm. with centre line of plug lowered as shewn on drawing.

(5) Double taper valve springs.
Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} 664 Outer spring.
Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} 665 Inner spring.
EX.8895 Crumpet retainer.
EX.8896 Top spring cap.
EX.8897 Bottom spring washer.

Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Swdl. {Len H. Swindell}
  
  
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