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List of new features fitted to a chassis, including mechanical and electrical parts.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 72\2\  scan0178
Date  10th December 1925
  
To TMW from RHC. {R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} HS {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} X8992

RHC {R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} 6/BE. 10.12.25.

7.EX

The following new features have been fitted to the above Chassis & passed to test Sunday December 6th. 1925.

X.8520 -Front Shock Absorbers
Front S.Absorbers with Stronger Springs to give 50 lbs load to Arrgt. Drg. F.73740. 5.12.25.

X.8460 -Petrol Tank
New Petrol Tank to N.Schemes 2051-2059/60 & Arrgt.Drg. F.73750. 12.11.25.

X.8375 - Servo Mechn
1. New Ground Servo Spur Gears G.73096/7.
2. Duralumin Worm Wheels G.72209 fitted in place of Phos/Bronze Wheel. otherwise to L.O.P. G.72550. 4.12.25.

X.8305 -Engine Coupling
Standard Fabric Coupling to Arrgt. Drg. G.73570. adapted to existing 1st Motion Shaft G.73646. 5.12.25.

X.8230 -Exhaust Fittings
New Short type Silencer to LeC 2153 (EX.1214) 4.12.25.

X.8100 -Magneto Drive & Fittings
Magneto Control Spring to LeC 1927. 4.12.25.

ELECTRICAL PARTS

-Standard Magneto 5.12.25.
-Distribution Board
Special Distr:Board, Cut-out fitted with Contact Spring .150 neck & rigid fixed Contact Support. 3.12.25.
-Battery & Fittings
Special Oldham No.3. Battery. 6.11.25.

RHC. {R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer}
  
  
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