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Noisy new roller bearing for a dynamo on a 25/30 HP model, suggesting potential solutions.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 168a\3\  img419
Date  22th August 1937
  
6142
CHATEAUROUXFrench test region
Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /IMW {Ivan M. Waller - Head of Chateauroux} /9/JAB.22.8.37.

To: Mr. [illegible]
c.c. Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /RC. {R. Childs}
By Mr. OWT.

CHILDS-
See me Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer}

26.G.V:- 25/30 HP.
Dynamo Bearing.

The new roller bearing at the commutator end of the dynamo has developed a noise like the previous one that gave trouble. Some provision for better lubrication or possibly a larger bearing will be required.

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Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /IMW. {Ivan M. Waller - Head of Chateauroux}
  
  
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