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 18 Gallon Petrol Tank designed so that rear Shock Absorbers can be fitted.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 171\3\ img013 | |
| Date | 25th August 1919 | |
| R.R. 755 (5 M) (S.F. 621, 9-5-19) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 2561. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. 18 Gallon Petrol Tank designed so that rear Shock Absorbers can be fitted. ORIGINAL COMPLETED. 4/11/19. Origin. The new Petrol Tank is necessary in fitting new shock absorbers. Experimental Test Report. No tank of this type yet made. We have run shock absorbers on another design of tank which has been abandoned because of difficulties in manufacture. This tank will be on test in a weeks time. Road Test Report. Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct. Weight of Old Part. Cost of Old Part. £ Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £ Difference per Car. Difference per Car. £ Cost of Parts in Works and Stores which will be scrapped if commenced on:— Series.........£......... Series.........£......... Storekeeper advised re above. Storekeeper's Signature. Signature of Mr. DeLOOZE that above is correct. SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS Mr. JOHNSON. | | Tank and absorbers. This should be done at once Mr. ROYCE. | 24.10.19 | Agreed. FHR. But bumping test to go on also also 10,000 miles with shock absorbers on Mr. WORMALD. | 26-8-19 | Await result of test afford to weight would agree to tank being fitted as the rear shock absorbers are extremely important for the smooth, steady running of the car. Mr. NADIN. | | Absent in U.S.A. Mr. PLATFORD. | 13.9.19. | Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} Mr. NORTHEY. | 28.9.19. | Proposal agreed, have not seen design. PN.{Mr Northey} Mr. BAILEY. | 27.8.19. | This will not affect reliability of tank as such, therefore agreed. By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Mr. BARRINGTON. | 22.9.19. | Agreed. Bn.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} Mr. DAY. | | I think this should be tested on bumping rig for possible development of leaks. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} | ||