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Suspension adjustments and clearances for the 10-EX sports car.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 70\1\  scan0068
Date  11th November 1927
  
To DA {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} /EV. {Ivan Evernden - coachwork} from Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer}

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Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 2/LG5.11.27.

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In order to get the back of the sports car down, we have been running 10-EX with half an inch off the buffer. With this set up the axle will only touch the buffers on very rare occasions because the extra half inch gives a very considerable increase in poundage with the very stiff springs fitted. We much prefer this to thicker buffer which is continually being struck and will always give a jar to the passengers.

Under the circumstances we think the clearances shewn on N.schs.2497 and 2494 will be rather close - we are suggesting putting 1/4" all round.

Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer}
  
  
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