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Requesting advice on fitting a sequence starter to a newer EAC.7 crankcase due to mismatched bolt dimensions.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 64\2\  scan0090
Date  30th June 1927
  
To EFC. {E. Fowler Clarke - Electrical Engineer}
c. R C.
c. BY {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} /RD.

X76289
BY {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} /SS {S. Smith} 1/DB {Donald Bastow - Suspensions} 30.6.27.

X.7620. RE EAC.7. SEQUENCE STARTER. EFCL/T22.6.27.

Mr. Coverley has raised the question of fitting the first sequence starter to the latest EAC.7. bottom half crankcase, made for the 2nd. sequence starter scheme.

As, however, the pitch circle diameter of the three securing bolts has been reduced from 3.625 (No.1 scheme) to 2.750 (No.2. scheme) any adapter flange is out of the question.

The original crankcase for No.1 scheme is not now available, and to repeat the instruction means alteration to existing pattern involving further cost and delay.

Will you kindly advise us on this matter.

BY {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} /SS. {S. Smith}
  
  
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