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Test log sheet detailing modifications and observations for the 32-EX Phantom III during a 1,000-mile test.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 91\2\ scan0070 | |
Date | 17th August 1937 guessed | |
32-EX. PHANTOM III -5- 1,000 Miles Test Part A.84681/5 Washers on Servo Drive Shaft with baffle deleted Rubber anti-clonk stop fitted in reverse link of servo LeC.5191 High Pressure Petrol Pump on frame side member. G.S.diaphragms with oil silk centres. Steel rollers in place of brass in rear half of pump to reduce wear NS.{Norman Scott}5087 Stone-guard for rear brake Intermediate Shaft LeC.5318 Mod. to Front Wing Stay Fixings Remarks Use in conjunction with drain scheme for speedo drive housing, to increase lubrication of driving gears. Similar in principle to stop on Wraith Pump as used on Nairobi car This was produced to overcome trouble of stones jamming shaft on 35-EX, which had a special shaft. Stones may not lodge in the standard shaft, the guard has therefore been removed, but is available for fitting if trouble occurs Mileage in England 3.055 3.055 3.055 3.055 3.055 Mileage in France Result of test | ||