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).
Standardisation of fixed bushes for spring eyes on the Goshawk chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 49\3\ Scan173 | |
| Date | 8th December 1922 | |
| R.R. 785 (5 H) (S.J. 491, 19-10-21) G. {Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 3087. X4261 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. GOSHAWK. FIXED BUSHES FOR SPRING EYES. Origin. To prevent wear on holes in top leaves of springs. Experimental Test Report. It is found that the hole in the spring leaf wears oval which is an expensive job to correct when the car comes in for repair. The 20 H.P. is the first time we have used floating bushes in spring eyes. We also have difficulty in getting the necessary finish in holes for a floating bush. Road Test Report. This is only reverting to a practice we have always used on the 40/50. Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct. E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hives. Weight of Old Part. Cost of Old Parts. £ 15/10. per Chassis Weight of New Part. Cost of New Parts. £ 1/2/2 per. Chassis Difference per Car. Difference per Car. £ 6/4 Increase in cost without profit Signature of Mr. De LOOSE that above is correct. M.L. 23/1/23 SIGNATURES: Mr. JOHNSON: MR. C. JOHNSON. Mr. ROYCE Mr. WORMALD Mr. ROWLEDGE Mr. DAY Mr. BAILEY Mr. PLATFORD Mr. NORTHEY Right hand column: X No. 4261 C: Scrap present stock and replace on all Chassis not yet handed to test. Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on :- fourteenth 10/11/22 | ||