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 an improved fixing for the lid of a battery box.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 172\3\ img056 | |
| Date | 30th December 1921 | |
| STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. Improved fixing for Lid{A. J. Lidsey} of Battery Box. Origin. To avoid the use of the untidy strap. Experimental Test Report. This scheme consists of two simple wing nuts with suitable fittings. Road Test Report. Being fitted to 4.EX Car. No road test necessary. COMPLETED 5.2.22 Date 30.12.21. X No. 3680 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 :- 7/1/22 Series... E56/16/10 Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hives. Weight of Old Part. Cost of Old Part. £ 0. 6. 6 Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £ 0. 10. 8¾ Difference per Car. Difference per Car. £ 0. 4. 2¾ increase. Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. D/Rd. 7.1.22. SIGNATURES, DATE, REMARKS Mr. JOHNSON, 3.2.22, Agreed. CJ. Mr. B. Johnson., 3.2.22, Agreed. BJ. Mr. ROYCE, 23.1.22, Agreed FHR Mr. WORMALD, 12.1.22, Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Mr. BARRINGTON, 3.1.22, Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge} Mr. DAY, 4.1.22, Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} Mr. BAILEY, 30.12.21, Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Mr. PLATFORD, 3.1.22, Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} Mr. NORTHEY, 5.1.22, Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} I hope this will not delay work on the Goshawk. | ||