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Experimental department report regarding the Bentley dynamo to battery charge relation following customer complaints.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 82\4\ scan0031 | |
Date | 26th November 1934 | |
EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT REPORT. REFERENCE :- Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Wat.2/WA.{Mr Wallis}26.11.34. Subject of Report:- Examination of the Bentley dynamo to battery charge relation in view of customer's complaints of discharged batteries. General Conclusions :- A new regulator is required as soon as possible. For furutre cars with radio sets an air cooled dynamo is urgently required. Copies of Report Circulated to :- P., Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD}, Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}, By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer}, Hc., Bn.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington}, EX. Report to be noted for further action by :- Test carried out on :- Bench. By :- O.F.P. Test No. Date :- RR 2X (SOH) (63974. 6-6-34) G.C.B. | ||