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Depot sheet concerning the rectification of drive groans in the Phantom III drive gearbox by fitting a propeller shaft damper.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 94\2\  scan0182
Date  3rd March 1937
  
328.
Hd. {Mr Hayward / Mr Huddy} (For Depot Sheet).
Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Smthl1/R.3.3.37.
P.III DRIVE GEARBOX.
It has been agreed by the Administration that in cases of complaint of drive groans at 23 m.p.h. on P.III, a propeller shaft damper should be fitted to the forward end of the propeller shaft.
A standard 25/30 or Bentley damper should be used, together with the special flanged universal joint member which carries it. A complete 25/30 or Bentley sliding piece should not be used, as these have soft splines whereas P.III has hardened ones.
Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Smth.
  
  
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