Tests for an oil relay ignition governor.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 65\1\ scan0033 | |
| Date | 24th December 1924 | |
| R.R. 493 (40 H) (SL 42 12-7-23). J.H., D. {John DeLooze - Company Secretary} X8685 EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. COPIES TO: (RCJ) (BJ) WOR {Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} By E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Da {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} (Struck through) RN {Mr Robinson} OV. (handwritten) RG {Mr Rowledge} (handwritten) Expl. No. X8685 REF. Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} 1/LG24.12.24. OBJECT OF TEST. Tests on oil relay ignition governor. TESTER. W. A. {Mr Adams} Robotham. CONDITIONS. Test bench. SUMMARY OF TEST. Further tests show that we considerably increase the clearance on the piston valve without any disadvantage. We have not had a case of the sticking since using the increased clearances. Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | ||
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