Proposal for the standardization of chassis parts, specifically to adopt a left-hand steering position and a 3-speed gearbox.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 81\2\ scan0166 | |
| Date | 2nd October 1924 | |
| R.R.A.160-1 16M-2-1-23 45625 ROLLS-ROYCE OF AMERICA, INC. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. PROPOSED STANDARDIZATION OF CHASSIS PARTS No. 40 Alteration No. 4780/A Date October 2, 1924. To Mr. Belnap The following is proposed: PIECE NOS. AFFECTED: Various SECTION NO.: Various NAME OF PARTS: Steering Gearbox and associated parts also covered valves DESCRIPTION of Alteration: To adopt the left hand steering position and 3 speed box as discussed with Mr. Royce and Works Committee of Rolls-Royce, Ltd. last March. This involves changes under following headings:- 1. Covered valves 2. Generator in place of magneto (Westinghouse 6 volt) 3. Double synchronized battery ignition, (American Bosch). 4. Exhaust heated throttle. 5. Exhaust system with single downtake. 6. Control mechanism 7. Steering column 8. Pedals 9. Gearbox. 3 speed central change. 10. Hand brake mechanism. Central lever. 11. Foot brake adjustment. 12. Actuating box. 13. Speedometer drive. 14. Wiring. 15. Raised radiator Signatures implying agreement with the alteration: NAME, INITIALS, 1924 DATE Mr. Olley, Ov., Oct. 10 Mr. Nadin, T.N., " 10 Mr. Bagnall, Bagnall, " 10 Mr. Hulley, W.H.Hulley, " 10 Mr. Southern, J.Southern, " 10 Mr. Caswell, L.W.Caswell, " 10 Mr. Ross, A.G.Ross, " 14 Mr. Beaver, L.C.Beaver, " 14 Mr. Belnap, L.J.Belnap, " 14 Mr. Royce Mr. Johnson We propose to put this alteration into regular manufacture on December 1st, 1924. unless we hear from Mr. Johnson and Mr. Royce to the contrary. Tested: 10,000 miles. Estimated cost: Slight saving on gearbox. Not possible to make exact statement. Proposed Chassis at which alteration should start: 1101. Cost of parts scrapped, if any: None Increase in weight, if any: About 50 lbs. decrease in chassis weight. | ||
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