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Modifications for gearbox no. 4.HS for further testing.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 94\2\  scan0141
Date  31th December 1936
  
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HPS. {Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr} from Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Gry. {Shadwell Grylls}
Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Gry {Shadwell Grylls} 19/R.31.12.36.
GEARBOX NO. 4.HS. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}
Will you please build this box up for further testing with the following modifications:-
(1) 2nd Motion Shaft G.85124 with roller race and washers to suit.
(2) 2nd Speed loose pinion bushes to G.85149/50/1.
(3) Retain the double row bearing on the 3rd motion shaft which has been temporarily fitted in 7 HS. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}
(4) New N.Sch.4824 2nd speed pieces.
Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Gry. {Shadwell Grylls}
  
  
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