Instruction to change the journal and pin diameters for the 'Vulture' crankshaft.
| Identifier | WestWitteringFiles\E\September1920\ Scan25 | |
| Date | 30th September 1920 | |
| To BA. from E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Copy to CG. HS. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} HY. {Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer} ORIGINAL. E1/G29/9/20. EPC. X.3837. RE "VULTURE(Experimental 6 CYL OHV LONG STROKE / Aero Engine)" CRANKSHAFT. Would you kindly instruct that the "Vulture(Experimental 6 CYL OHV LONG STROKE / Aero Engine)" crankshaft should have journals of 2.25" diameter and pins of 2" diameter instead of 2.5 and 2.25" respectively. The borings through pins and journals should be altered to suit. E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} D 30 SEP 1920 RECEIVED | ||
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