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 Starter Gear in the Gear Box.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 75\5\ scan0020 | |
| Date | 3rd October 1923 | |
| R.R. 755 (10H) (SL 72 18-7-23) MP 274954s. Completed 26-10-23 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 3.10.23. No. 3333 Description of Parts. STARTER GEAR IN GEAR BOX. Origin To facilitate production. Experimental Test Report. Bushing G.6486 is cancelled and Casing G.6479 modified to suit. Road Test Report. Adopted by Springfield. Run 15,000 miles by them. Drawing No. Part List X 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. Cost of Old Part. £ 15/3d. Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £ 12/6d. Difference per Car. Difference per Car. £ 2/9d. saving. 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 15.10.23. SIGNATURES DATE REMARKS MR. JOHNSON 25.10.23 agreed B.Johnson MR. B. JOHNSON 26.10.23 agreed B.J. MR. ROYCE 20.10.23 Agreed. FHR. MR. WORMALD 16.10.23 Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} MR. ROWLEDGE 3.10.23 Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge} MR. DAY 5.10.23 Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} MR. BAILEY 23.10.23 Not advisable to alter standard - replacement bushes would be required. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} MR. PLATFORD 5.10.23 Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} MR. ELLIOTT 12.10.23 Agreed. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} MR. NORTHEY 5.10.23 Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} I have no idea whether this affects the mascot or the back axle. MR. HIVES 24.10.23 Agreed. E.Hives. | ||