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Status report of design modifications and tasks for the Wraith chassis, sheet 2.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 161a\4\ scan0203 | |
| Date | 12th April 1937 | |
| ITEM. (sheet 2) DESIGN POSITION. WRAITH CHASSIS - CONTINUED. Revised engine - cylinder head and top of cylinder block - wet liner cylinder. LeC.5616. Completed 12.4.37. " " - tappet springs to suit wet liner cylinder. In hand. Mods. to rear brake crank lever on frame to reduce cost - N.Sch.5076. Completed 17.3.37. Mods. to front hub to reduce cost. N.Sch.5070. Completed 19.3.37. Rubber stop on servo reverse link. N.Sch.5039. Completed 12.3.37. Mounting of standard S.U. petrol pump unit LeC.5568. Completed 19.3.37. Petrol filter on dashboard. LeC.5592/3. Completed 24.3.37. Built-up steering cam tube - to reduce cost. LeC.5601. Completed 5.4.37. Mod. to support strap and baffles - petrol tank - LeC.5606. Completed 8.4.37. Lubricated ball ends on rear shock dampers. LeC.5607. Completed 8.4.37. Frame modifications - side member lightening holes.LeC.5611. Completed. Key integral with hand brake lever boss. N.Sch.5051. In hand. Mods. to braking system to use standard jaws etc.N.Sch.5066. Completed 10.3.37. Revised and cheapened floorboards. N.Sch.5074/5. Completed 18.3.37. Revised front suspension - centre steering lever and radiator mounting. N.Sch.5057. Completed 17.3.37. " " " - front crossmember. N.Sch.5060. Completed 17.3.37. " " " - front frame extension.N.Sch.5061. Completed 17.3.37. | ||