List of modifications to be standardized as a result of a 107,000 mile test on chassis 18-0-IV.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 5a\1\ 01-page007 | |
| Date | 6th January 1931 guessed | |
| X5770- MODIFICATIONS TO BE STANDARDISED AS A RESULT OF 107000 MILES ON 18-0-IV. Torque Reaction Damper fitted with cotton duck washers. TELEGAUGE. N.S.3028. Revised Telegauge Fitting to Arrgt. F.57152. It is proposed to have the standardising of this fitting subject to Sales. approval. of the fitting on the rear tank. We have had the same trouble of making the air tight joint on the petrol tank as with the present standard design. REVISED PETROL FILLER ON PETROL TANK. Phantom II design of hinged filler cap. AUTOVAC. Incorporating reserve to Arrgt. F.56742. in conjunction with the reserve in the petrol tank. EXCTS PETROL PIPING. Modified outlet position cleaning up of the petrol pipes and better flow. BONNET. Revised Bonnet overhanging dash and concealed bonnet hinges. Ignition Tube E.56158. carrying H.T. Wires. FRONT AXLE. N.S.3141 Centralised lubrication including Non-Return valve and Filter to Arrgt.C.54299. Brake Shoes. .375" thick. double life. REAR AXLE. Still a failure. It is not proposed to standardise it until further modifications have been carried out with the thrust race. REAR BRAKES. Brake shoes .375" thick. | ||
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