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Standardisation of a stiffener for the rear spring buffer.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 67\1\  scan0180
Date  29th May 1926
  
RR 755 (10H) (DB {Donald Bastow - Suspensions} 130 12-9-24) MS 301225
X8380
COMPLETED 14.6.26
STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS.
Date 29.5.26
Description of Parts
STIFFENER FOR REAR SPRING BUFFER.
X No. 8380
Drawing No. F.72895
Part List
Origin.
To prevent bending of rear chassis frame due to continual hitting of buffers.
Experimental Test Report.
Road Test Report.
Fitted to 8-EX, 7-EX and 10-EX.
Run 10,000 miles in France quite satisfactory in good condition after test.
A Scrap and replace at all costs, including Chassis already delivered to customers.
B Scrap and replace on Chassis in works.
C Scrap present stock and replace on all Chassis not yet handed to test.
D Use existing stock Alteration effective on future Chassis.
Weight of Old Part.
Cost of Old Part. Nil.
Weight of New Part. Two - 9 ozs.
Cost of New Part. £ 1. 2d.
Difference per Car.
Difference per Car. £ 1. 2d. increase.
Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. Mv/Rb. {R. Bowen} 3.6.26
Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on:-
Series..........£.........
Series..........£.........
Series..........£.........
SIGNATURES
DATE
REMARKS
MR. JOHNSONX O.W.B. (crossed out)
4.6.26
Agreed.
CWB.
MR. B. JOHNSON
14.6.26
Agreed. BJ
MR. ROYCE
2.6.26
Agreed.
FHR.
MR. WORMALD
1.6.26
Agreed.
Wor. {Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}
MR. ROWLEDGE
9.6.26
Agreed.
Rg. {Mr Rowledge}
MR. DAY
3.6.26
Agreed.
Da. {Bernard Day - Chassis Design}
MR. BAILEY
2.6.26
Agreed.
BY. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer}
MR. PLATFORD
31.5.26
Agreed.
EP. {G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}
MR. ELLIOTT
2.6.26
Agreed.
E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer}
MR. NORTHEY
8.6.26
Agreed.
PN. {Mr Northey}
MR. HIVES
31.5.26
Agreed.
E.Hives.
  
  
From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).


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