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Excessive pedal effort on the Peregrine clutch and the instruction to fit a new lever.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 169\4\  img229
Date  2nd December 1932
  
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MIC. From Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Gry. {Shadwell Grylls}
c. to Hy. {Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer}

Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Gry. {Shadwell Grylls} 5/MA. 2.12.32.

CLUTCH LEVERAGE - PEREGRINEExperimental Bentley car never produced / Aero Engine.

We find that with the strong springs (170 lbs.) in the PeregrineExperimental Bentley car never produced / Aero Engine clutch that the pedal effort is unpleasantly large. Per.II has had the increased leverage provided by the lever Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} 672 and no ill effect has been noticed due to the decreased separation.

Will you please fit this lever to the next 3 cars and also to 3 Per.II for France.

Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Ty.
  
  
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