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 the petrol level indicator to improve appearance and design.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 75\2\ scan0049 | |
| Date | 30th October 1923 | |
| R.R. 755 (10H) (SL 72 18-7-23) MP 274954B. Handwritten top: N3596 Completed 24/11/23 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. PETROL LEVEL INDICATOR. Origin: To improve appearance and design. Experimental Test Report. The method of holding the glass is improved - this allows the gauge to be seen more easily. A bright dial with black letters will be used to improve visibility. Road Test Report. Fitted to 6-G-11 - run 950 miles. The mechanism of the gauge is exactly the same as the present one. Weight of Old Part. Cost of Old Part. £ 1. 7. 6 Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £ 1. 8. 0 Difference per Car. Difference per Car. £ 6 Increase. Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. My/JW 1.11.23. RIGHT-HAND BOX: X No. 3596 Drawing No. Part List 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. Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on:- Series......... £......... Series......... £......... Series......... £......... APPROVALS TABLE: SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS MR. JOHNSON | 22.11 | agreed & MR. B. JOHNSON | 23.11.23 | Agreed & MR. ROYCE | 17.11.23 | Agreed. FHR. MR. WORMALD | 30.10.23 | Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} MR. ROWLEDGE | 30.10.23 | Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge} MR. DAY | 1.11.23 | Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} MR. BAILEY | 30.10.23 | Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} MR. PLATFORD | 31.10.23 | Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} MR. ELLIOTT | 3.11.23 | Agreed. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} MR. NORTHEY | 31.10.23 | Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} MR. HIVES | 21.11.23 | Agreed. E.Hives. STAMPED TEXT: 20 H.P. CHASSIS | ||