Proposed standardization of a chassis part, specifically the Piston, to modify its bedding.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 81\2\ scan0126 | |
| Date | 22th February 1924 | |
| R.R.A.160-1 15M-2-1-23 45625 ROLLS-ROYCE OF AMERICA, INC. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. PROPOSED STANDARDIZATION OF CHASSIS PARTS No. 51 Alteration No. 4152/A Date February 22, 1924 To Mr. Belnap The following is proposed: PIECE NOS. AFFECTED: A-2248 SECTION NO.: 5040 NAME OF PARTS: Piston DESCRIPTION of Alteration: To use modified bedding as shown on print A-2248 leaving a concentric band at base. PURPOSE of Alteration: To eliminate filing and knocking pistons. Signatures implying agreement with the alteration: NAME | INITIALS | DATE Mr. Olley | Oy | 10/15/28 Mr. Nadin | NC | " Mr. Bagnall | WG {Mr Gill - Financial Director} | " Mr. Hulley | WH | " Mr. Southern | JS {Mr Johnson's Secretary} | " Mr. Caswell | ZUC | " Mr. Ross Mr. Beaver | HCB | 10/15/28 Mr. Belnap Mr. Harkness | THH Mr. Royce Mr. Johnson We propose to put this alteration into regular manufacture on use present bedding unless we hear from Mr. Johnson and Mr. Royce to the contrary. Tested: about 50 sets. Estimated cost: Eliminates cost of filing. Proposed Chassis at which alteration should start: 801 on. Cost of parts scrapped, if any: none. Increase in weight, if any: none | ||
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