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Specification revision for L.H. Chassis 25-LX, detailing changes to the hubs, brakes, and axles.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 169\1\  img146
Date  4th February 1931
  
To Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from RHC {R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} /WSC. {W. S. Cassel}

RHC {R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} /WSC {W. S. Cassel} 1/S4.2.31.

L.H.Chassis 25-LX. (Engine Unit No.21).

Specification of the above chassis issued in RHC {R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} /WSC {W. S. Cassel} 4/IS.15.10.30. is revised as follows:-

Passed to Test 31.1.31.

Previous Specification
Rear Hubs to LOP.G.77235
G.72879 Brake Drums. Removed.

Rear Brakes to LOP.G.78278
G.78274/5 Dust Excluders Removed.

Front Axle & Brakes to LOP.G.78632
G.78823 Brake Drums.
G.78309/10 Dust excluders.
GWH {George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} 's Scheme of Brake Straps to arrgt: Ex.5077. Removed.

Revised specification
Rear Hubs to LOP.G.77235
Stiffer Brake Drums to N.S.3177 (Built up type) fitted.
G.79033 Brake Drums (45% to 54%) Carbon Steel.
G.79034 End Plates.

Rear Brakes to LOP. G.78278
The following parts incorporating N.S.3177:-
G.79035/6 Dust Excluders.
Existing Ferobestos Brake Shoes re-bedded.

Front Axle & Brakes to LOP.G.78632
Stiffer Brake Drums to N.S.3176 (Built up Type) fitted.
G.79037 Brake Drums (45% to 54%) Carbon Steel.
G.79038 End Plates.
G.79039/40 Dust excluders.
G.78382 Brake Shoes .375 thick Ferobestos.
G.7838C/S Brake Straps.

RHC {R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} /WSC. {W. S. Cassel}
  
  
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