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Modifications to the 'Goshawk II' valve gear spring washer.


Identifier  WestWitteringFiles\G\October1921\  Scan63
Date  17th October 1921
  
To DA. {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} from E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer}
Copy to GJ.
POZ
HY {Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer}
HS. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} ✓

ORIGINAL.

RE "GOSHAWK(Aero Engine)(Codename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after Kestrel(Aero Engine)) II" VALVE GEAR. X 4226

RECEIVED.

We send you herewith drawing LeC.1466 shewing the valve spring washer modified. The alterations from the original design shown on LeC.1332 consist of -

(1) Making the piece from bar instead of sheetmetal.
(2) Adding larger radius in corner where original design was weak.
(3) Slightly thickening the top flange and adding a chamfer.

E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer}
  
  
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