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Propeller shaft damper for the Peregrine engine to address transmission rattles.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 2\1\  B002_136 137-page30
Date  10th April 1933
  
X137.
Da. {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} from Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Gry. {Shadwell Grylls}
Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Gry. {Shadwell Grylls} 18/KT.10.4.33.
PEREGRINE(Experimental Bentley car never produced / Aero Engine) TRANSMISSION RATTLES.
We send you herewith a sketch of the smallest propeller shaft damper we have used on Peregrine(Experimental Bentley car never produced / Aero Engine). The were white-metalled on the inner diameter and run with about .003 clearance dry. Halo friction discs were used.
Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Gry. {Shadwell Grylls}
  
  
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