The investigation of 'knocks' on the Phantom chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 66\1\ scan0062 | |
| Date | 1st October 1925 | |
| R.R. 493 (40 H) (SL 42 12-7-23). J.H., D. {John DeLooze - Company Secretary} +8040 EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. COPIES TO: R.CJ. BJ. WOR. {Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} By. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Da. {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} EP. {G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} PN. {Mr Northey} OY. Expl. No. +4190 REF. Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} 1/LGS.10.25. OBJECT OF TEST. Investigation of 'knocks' on Phantom chassis. TESTER. A. {Mr Adams} C. Lovesey. CONDITIONS. Test bench and road. SUMMARY OF TEST. There is an audible knock on a large number of Phantom engines. It will only be a matter of time before this is complained of. The knock appears to be caused by the pistons not being sufficiently flexible to allow for the expansion. | ||
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