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Temporary solutions and spare parts for electrical units on the Ripplet 1 H-11 car.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 168a\4\  img154
Date  14th February 1940
  
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To HPS {Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr} /RH. {R. Hollingworth}

Copy to Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /RO {C. C. Rose - Export Manager} /CAP.

Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /RC. {R. Childs} 13/ML.14.2.40.

We have been through the list of electrical units for Ripplet 1 H -11, and we find that, to prevent holding up work on the car, should there be delay in obtaining units from the Makers, we can in certain cases, either provide a spare unit or suggest a way out.

The following units can be dealt with in this manner:-

Speedometer. A temporary instrument with a suitable calibration can be provided.

Speed. Drive. A spare can be provided.

Ammeter. A temporary instrument can be provided, or an attempt made to obtain suitable instruments from the Western Co.,

Petrol Gauge. A meter with 16 gall. scale, but without oil-level scale, and Tank unit, for BV production, can be supplied as temporary instruments.

Oil Gauge and Thermometer. A spare can be provided.

Switches. Escutcheons to DW.985. might be made and engraved in the shop. M.R.L. type switches can be supplied in place of DW.987 and DB. {Donald Bastow - Suspensions} 2393.

Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /RC. {R. Childs}
  
  
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