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Test results for a torsional crankshaft and valve stretching.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 106\5\  scan0158
Date  25th April 1936
  
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HS {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} )/KW.25.4.36.

Hancock should shortly be able to let us know
whether he runs into the top torsional crankshaft period
with them fitted or not.

Also, in a very short time we should have information
as to whether the valves are stretching or not. We have
impressed Hancock with the necessity for giving us some
results quickly.

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