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 chassis parts for an oil level indicator.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 171\3\ img174 | |
| Date | 23th May 1923 | |
| R.R. 755 (5 H) (S.J. 291. 19-10-21. G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 3057.) COMPLETED 26.6.23. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 23.5.23 X No. 3527 Description of Parts. ORIGINAL OIL LEVEL INDICATOR. Drawing No. Part List Origin. To enable driver to always see how much oil is in engine. Experimental Test Report. When the oil level indicator is fitted we do away with the side oil tank and oil level tap. Taking away the side tank enables an improved spare wheel carrier to be fitted. Road Test Report. Run 3200 miles on 6-EX. Run 2750 miles on 49-GB. It is a definite improvement over the present scheme. It is cleaner and it will encourage fresh oil to be added to the engine more often. 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:- SEE MEMO. attch Series..................£........... Series..................£........... Series..................£........... Storekeeper advised re above: Storekeeper's Signature Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hives. Weight of Old Part. Cost of Old Part. £ 4. 15. 2 Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £ 1. 7. 7 Difference per Car. Difference per Car. £ 3. 7. 7 saving. Signature of Mr. De LOOSE that above is correct. My/JW 4.6.23. SIGNATURES DATE REMARKS Mr. JOHNSON 5.6.23 Agreed. CJ. Mr. F.H. JOHNSON. 6.6.23 Agreed. BJ. Mr. ROYCE 19/6/23 Agreed. FHR urged very favourable to get added time & facilitate carrying of spare wheel. Mr. WORMALD 5.6.23 Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Mr. ROWLEDGE 5.6.23 Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge} Mr. DAY 24.5.23 Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} Mr. BAILEY 28.5.23 Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Mr. PLATFORD 25.5.23 Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} Springfield also require such a scheme. Mr. NORTHEY. EWL for F.R.Inc. 24.5.23 Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} Surely this is a saving of about £7 ? PN.{Mr Northey} | ||