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Standardisation document for a condenser with an earthed connection for battery ignition systems.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 172\3\  img054
Date  19th September 1921
  
R R 755 (S H) (S H 768. 20-9-20) G 8954
ORIGINAL.
COMPLETED 27.10.21
STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS.

Date: 19.9.21.
X No.4054.

Description of Parts: Condenser for battery ignition with earthed connection.

Origin: To make a permanent earthed connection; at present the earthed circuit is completed through moving parts.

Experimental Test Report: This design is undoubtedly a distinct improvement of the present. It will overcome complaints we have received of condensers having faulty connections.

Road Test Report: Run 2000 miles on 2. EX Cars. Run 100 hours on the Bench Test. Given no trouble.

Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct: E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hives.

Weight of Old Part.
Cost of Old Part: £ 0. 0. 8

Weight of New Part.
Cost of New Part: £ 0. 4. 7

Difference per Car.
Difference per Car: £ 0. 3. 11 increase.

Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct: D {John DeLooze - Company Secretary} /Rd 15.10.21.

Drawing No.
Part List

A [X] 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.

Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on:-
Series... £...
Series... £...
Series... £...

Storekeeper advised re above:
Storekeeper's Signature.

SIGNATURES:

Mr. JOHNSON
Mr. B. Johnson.
DATE: 20.10.21
REMARKS: Agreed. CJ. BJ. in America.

Mr. ROYCE
DATE: 26/10/21
REMARKS: Agreed FHR

Mr. WORMALD
DATE: 19.10.21
REMARKS: Agreed. Wor. {Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}

Mr. HARRINGTON (struck through) Mr. Howledge.
DATE: 19.9.21
REMARKS: Agreed. Rg. {Mr Rowledge}

Mr. DAY
DATE: 22.9.21
REMARKS: Agreed. Da. {Bernard Day - Chassis Design}

Mr. BAILEY
DATE: 19.9.21
REMARKS: Agreed. BY. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer}

Mr. PLATFORD
DATE: 19.9.21
REMARKS: Agreed - to apply retrospectively in case ignition failure. EP. {G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}

Mr. NORTHEY
EWT for R. {Sir Henry Royce} R. {Sir Henry Royce} Inc.
DATE: 23.9.21
REMARKS: Agreed. PN. {Mr Northey}
  
  
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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