Proposed alterations for weight reduction on the Continental B.III chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 97\3\ scan0001 | |
| Date | 2nd November 1938 | |
| HODC. To Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /AFM. {Anthony F. Martindale} from Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Gry. {Shadwell Grylls} Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /FJH. {Fred J. Hardy - Chief Dev. Engineer} Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /HRC. Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Swdl. {Len H. Swindell} Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Std. Roy {Mr H. Royce - Buyer} /Les. Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Gry. {Shadwell Grylls} 1/MM.2.11.38. CONTINENTAL B.III. It is hoped to achieve weight reduction by the following alterations:- Swdl. {Len H. Swindell} New engine 30 lbs. HRC. Lighter flywheel 20 lbs. AFM. {Anthony F. Martindale} { Alum brakes 22 " { Frame lightening 25 " Std. Radiators 30 " FJH. {Fred J. Hardy - Chief Dev. Engineer} Steering box (Al) 3 " Gry. {Shadwell Grylls} Tyres & wheels 20 " or 38 with semi-floating axle. AFM. {Anthony F. Martindale} { Rear springs 5 " { Alum sphere housings 3 " { Alum front dampers 8 " { Drilled torque arms 1½ " { Upper triangle levers 3½ " Total 184 lbs. Will those concerned please instruct for experiment and for the dump chassis where necessary the parts required. Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Gry. {Shadwell Grylls} | ||
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