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From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Data table comparing axle lever movement and clearances for 'INDIA' and 'E.A.C.' chassis types under specific loads.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 101\1\  scan0016
Date  23th May 1925
  
Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rml/LG23.5.25.

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CHASSIS. | Load applied to axle lever. | Resultant movement at end of lever due to spring in linkage. | Total available movement at lever extremity. | Movement lost taking up .020" necessary clearance at shoe centre. | Remaining movement available for wear and spring losses.
INDIA | 240 lbs. | 1.300" | 1.625 | .560" | 1.065
E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} A.{Mr Adams} C. | 400 lbs. | 1.100" | 2.900 | .530" | 2.370

Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}
  
  


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