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Specification revision document for the Peregrine II, No. 1 Unit, detailing component changes.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 169\4\ img097 | |
Date | 25th August 1932 | |
To Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from RHC{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer}/WSC.{W. S. Cassel} o/AH. o/EH. o/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies} X / Unit RHC{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer}/WSC{W. S. Cassel}13/LS.25.8.32 RECEIVED STAMP: 26 AUG PEREGRINE II.NO.1.UNIT. Specification of the above Unit is revised as follows.- PASSED TO TEST. Previous Specification. Valves & Fittings LOP.E.100204. Camshaft LOP.E.100112. E.100111 Camshaft - Ms.533 108 1/2 ° - removed. Cylinder Head LOP.E.100082. E.100090 Cylinder Head- removed and fitted to Per; No.2 Unit E.100091 C.& A.Gasket - removed. Crankcase & Bearings LOP. E.100293. Revised Specification. Valves & Fittings LOP.E.100204. 12-E.100203 Tappet Springs - replacements. Camshaft LOP.E.100112. E.100543 Camshaft 108° - using Inlet Cam Form E.100361 for both Inlet and Exhaust. Cylinder Head LOP.E.100082. E.100520 Cylinder Head - incorporating Improved Cooling and 14m/m Spark Plugs ex Per.II.Unit. Cylinder Head Gasket supplied by Klingerit Coy,- fitted Crankcase & Bearings LOP. E.100293. Crankcase modified to Ex.8910. Sleeve Ex.8911 fitted - scheme to release surplus oil and prevent same from getting into Clutch Casing. RHC{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer}/WS C. | ||