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 proposal for a reliable speedometer drive for the 40/50 chassis, including test reports and costings.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 50\4\ Scan041 | |
| Date | 21th March 1923 | |
| STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. COMPLETED 27.4.23 Description of Parts. SPEEDOMETER DRIVE FOR 40/50 CHASSIS. J.S. Origin. To provide a reliable drive. Experimental Test Report. We have always felt the need for a reliable bracket for pulley and tensioning device. This scheme is got out chiefly to adapt the A.T. speedometer to the 40/50 H.P., but it could be used with other types. Road Test Report. Fitted to 4.EX car - run 2500 miles - no trouble. Another set has been used by the A.T. people who approve of it. [STAMP: RECEIVED 19 APR 1923] [RIGHT BOX] Date 21.3.23 X No.1809 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.........£....... Storekeeper advised re above: Storekeeper's Signature. [MAIN SECTION] Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct. E.Hives. Weight of Old Part. £ ------- Cost of Old Part. £ ------- Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £ 3. 3. 0 Difference per Car. Difference per Car. £ 3. 3. 0 increase. Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. MV/JW 24.3.23 [SIGNATURES TABLE] SIGNATURES, DATE, REMARKS Mr. JOHNSON (Handwritten: Mr. B. Johnson.), 23/??, O.K. (Handwritten: Facts are as stated & Sgs means attached) Mr. ROYCE, 23.4.23, Agreed. FHR. Mr. WORMALD, 13.4.23, Agreed. Wor. {Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Mr. BARRINGTON (Handwritten: Mr. Howledge.), 22.3.23, Agreed. Rg. {Mr Rowledge} Mr. DAY, 16.4.23, Agreed. Da. {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} Mr. BAILEY, 21.3.23, Agreed. BY. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Mr. PLATFORD, 22.3.23, Agreed. EP. {G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} Mr. NORTHEY (Handwritten: EWT. for R.R. Inc.), 23.3.23, Agreed. PN. {Mr Northey} [HANDWRITTEN NOTE IN RIGHT MARGIN, CIRCLED WITH ARROW POINTING TO COST] Who pays? Customer or Company [HEADER TEXT] R R 745 (6 H) (S H 958, 20-9-20) G 8564 [HANDWRITTEN AT TOP] XF308/X1809 | ||