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Design notes regarding dust protection for a thrust race and modifications to an 8 arm star spring.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 121\3\  scan0144
Date  21th July 1941
  
Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /MHR. {M. H. Rigby} 12/ST.21.7.41 - 2 -

side. This will protect the thrust race from dust. Something will have to be done experimentally to prevent dust entering between the star spring arms.

The centre of the 8 arm star spring should be a plain hole to fit on the shortened sleeve GB.4061. The outside diameter of the flat portion should be about 0.700" greater than the diameter of this hole; while the outside diameter of the washer supporting it should be slightly larger again. The arms should be similar to those on G. {Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 5J180, apart from the gauge and free movement.

Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /MHR. {M. H. Rigby}
  
  
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