Standardisation of parts document for a dynamo cut-out with double contacts for the Phantom III.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 168a\3\ img333 | |
| Date | 15th January 1937 | |
| SERVICE DEPT. HLT/HW J.W.A. COMPLETED 1.2.37. PHANTOM III. STANDARDISATION of PARTS Date 15/1/37, 1.12.36 X No. 6142 Drawing No. Part List Description of Parts: DYNAMO CUT-OUT WITH DOUBLE CONTACTS TO R.R. SCH. S45 & SPRINGS D. {John DeLooze - Company Secretary} 54809. Origin: To reduce volt-drop and overheating of cut-out. Report of Experimental Test: With ventilated dynamos heavy currents can be taken without distress but it is necessary to fit double contacts on the cut-out to deal with the extra load. Three cut-outs modified have run :- 14,000 miles on Ph.III chassis 32-EX. 13,000 " " " " 36-EX. Cost Table: MATERIAL, LABOUR, CHARGES, TOTAL £ s. d, £ s. d, £ s. d, £ s. d Cost of Old Part: 1 1, 7, 1 0, 2 8 Cost of New Part: 2 7, 8, 1 2, 4 5 Nett Increase: 1 9 Signature from Cost Dept. that above is correct. GILL 11.1.37. Approval Table: INITIAL, DATE, REMARKS A. {Mr Adams} , 20-1-37, Agreed. S.g JWOR. Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} , , Agreed Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} C., 18.1.37, Agreed C. E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} , 19.1.37, Agreed E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} DA. {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} , 16.1.37, Agreed Da. {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} By. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} , 18.1.37, Agreed By. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} E.P., 15.1.37, Agreed EP. {G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} SFT. {Mr Swift} , 15.1.37, Agreed Sft. {Mr Swift} MX. {John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} , 15.1.37, Agreed Mx. {John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} RHC {R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} , 15.1.37, Agreed Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} RHC {R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} , 23.1.37, Agreed RHC. {R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} STAMP: RECEIVED 20 JAN 1937, J.S. | ||
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