Experimental project to modify a crankshaft to give improved bearing area.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 93\5\ scan0138 | |
| Date | 15th July 1937 | |
| 1020. 317. EXPERIMENTAL PROJECT - CHASSIS DATE 15/7/37 DESCRIPTION: Crankshaft to give improved bearing area Sg {Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} 2S/E 14.7.37. leC. 575d PURPOSE: To improve the P.III bearing area NEW OR MODIFIED APPARATUS REQUIRED: Made of existing crank forging & existing crankcase. New rod forgings required. COST TACKLE (EJJ) EXPTL UNIT (G {Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} /Rb. {R. Bowen} ) 3 MONTHS( DEVPT.G/Rb {R. Bowen} ) APPLICATION MADE BY: W.A.Robotham REMARKS: By. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} agreed By Completion date for designs Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} We hope to run this on the 15000 miles test of the continental P.III Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} H did not agree. O {Mr Oldham} /No. for manufacture O {Mr Oldham} /No. for development | ||
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