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Fitment and evaluation of a shorter change speed lever for a 40/50 HP model.


Identifier  WestWitteringFiles\L\2April1924-June1924\  Scan23
Date  25th June 1924
  
ORIGINAL
To DA. {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} from Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}
Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} 9/LG25.6.24.

RE. 40/50 HP. SHORTER CHANGE SPEED LEVER. Y3392

We have fitted the short change speed lever to a 'D' steering car which is fitted with a Hooper open touring body. The standard length levers (3" longer) came uncomfortably close to the Instrument Board. On this car the 3" shorter lever is a great improvement.

We agree, however, that for the average car a lever 2" shorter might prove the best compromise.

Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}
  
  
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