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Specification revision for the gearbox fitted to a Silver Wraith Chassis 30 G VII.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 124\2\  scan0249
Date  9th October 1940
  
To Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /CP
c. Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Wym {G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager}
c. Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /HH

Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /CP/6/EC/9.10.40.

Silver Wraith Chassis 30 G VII

Engine Unit B 80 No. 5

Specification of the gear box fitted to the above Chassis is revised as follows :-

Work carried out at Clan Foundry 6.10.40.
Gear Box No. K 8 BF

2nd Motion Shaft LOP GB 4932
Crowded rollers fitted i.e.
28 B8259 - 43 R & M Rollers 1/4" x 1/2"
4 Ex 34759 Washers

Servo Motor LOP GB 4089
Servo relined with V.G. 90 lining

Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /CP
  
  
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