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 epicyclic gear-case for the starter motor.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 75\5\ scan0019 | |
| Date | 26th September 1923 | |
| R.R. 755 (10H) (SL 72 18-7-23) MP 274954B. /3333 Completed 19-10-23 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 26.9.23. Description of Parts. EPICYCLIC GEAR-CASE FOR STARTER MOTOR. Origin: To give more clearance for dynamo belt. Experimental Test Report. A flat hasbeen cast on the gearcase to give more clearance for dynamo belt. Recommended for Derby. Road Test Report. Adopted by Springfield. X No. 3333 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. Weight of Old Part. Weight of New Part. Difference per Car. Cost of Old Part. £ Cost of New Part. £ Difference per Car. £ Negligible. Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on:- Series......... £......... Series......... £......... Series......... £......... Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. My/JW 16.10.23. SIGNATURES DATE REMARKS MR. JOHNSON 18 oct Johnson agrees MR. B. JOHNSON 18.10.23 Agreed BJ MR. ROYCE 11.10.23 Agreed. FHR. MR. WORMALD 17.10.23 Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} MR. ROWLEDGE 3.10.23 Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge} MR. DAY 10.10.23 Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} MR. BAILEY 27.9.23 Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} MR. PLATFORD 26.9.23 Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} R.{Sir Henry Royce} agrees and recommends adoption at Derby. MR. ELLIOTT 9.10.23 Agreed. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} MR. NORTHEY 1.10.23 Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} MR. HIVES 16.10.23 Agreed. E.Hives. [Faint watermark stamp: CLASS] | ||