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Adoption of a filler plug and oil level gauge for gearboxes.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 75\2\  scan0007
Date  12th January 1923
  
Mr Hancock
X.3527
BY. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} (crossed out)
c. Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}
c. E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer}
EP {G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} 1/H12.1.23.

re. Oil Level on Gear Boxes.

√3527
X3426

Springfield have adopted a filler plug and oil level gauge as standard on the gear box of the 40/50 car made at Springfield, which Oy, has promised to submit to R. {Sir Henry Royce} and CJ. as per latest arrangement.

I thought the idea was good and attach herewith prints giving particulars of the gauge referred to. I suggest that the scheme be considered for use on our present car; an easy means of filling and a correct level of oil being important features, so far as gear boxes having correct attention whilst in service are concerned.

EP. {G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}

RECEIVED
18 JAN
  
  
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