Proposed standardization to fit lead seals on carburetter adjustments to prevent tampering.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 81\2\ scan0100 | |
| Date | 11th January 1924 | |
| R.R.A. 160-1 16M-2-1-23 46625 ROLLS-ROYCE OF AMERICA, INC. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. PROPOSED STANDARDIZATION OF CHASSIS PARTS NO.27 Alteration No. 4234/A Date January 11, 1924 To Mr. Belnap The following is proposed: PIECE NOS. AFFECTED: S.S. E-17186 SECTION NO.: 5080 NAME OF PARTS: Carburetter DESCRIPTION of Alteration: To fit lead seals on adjustments for high and low speed jets. See prints E-18407 Screw A-5089 Seal and wire. PURPOSE of Alteration: To prevent tampering with carburetter by unauthorized persons. The R.R. monogram will be pressed into the seal with the standard type of sealing pliers, which will be supplied to test and service only. Signatures implying agreement with the alteration: NAME, INITIALS, DATE Mr. Olley, OY, 11/22/23 Mr. Nadin, TN, " Mr. Bagnall, GB, " Mr. Hulley, WHH, " Mr. Southern, JS {Mr Johnson's Secretary} , " Mr. Caswell, EWC, " Mr. Ross, ACR, " Mr. Beaver, Mr. Belnap, EJB, " Mr. Royce Mr. Johnson We propose to put this alteration into regular manufacture on March 1st, 1924 unless we hear from Mr. Johnson and Mr. Royce to the contrary. Tested: Not tested. Estimated cost: Slight increase Proposed Chassis at which alteration should start: 802 Cost of parts scrapped, if any: none. Increase in weight, if any: inconsiderable. | ||
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