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).
Standardization of a leather washer for the Phantom III rear brake bell crank to prevent water entry and shaft failure.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 92\4\ scan0294 | |
| Date | 17th December 1936 | |
| COMPLETED A.W.I. No 202 (BIS) REVISED T.I. PHANTOM III. STANDARDIZATION of PARTS Part No.: X. 308 Drwg. No.: M.806. Tool Jig: AT18 Description of Part: LEATHER WASHER ON REAR BRAKE BELL CRANK Origin: Report of Experimental Dept. Reason for Alteration: To prevent failure of shafts due to entry of water. A seizure has occurred on 30-EX which has not had leather washers fitted. Estimated cost of New Tools - £10. 0. 0. Could be brought on to production at the 1st. Chassis in "D" Series (without scrap). Standardised fix. MATERIAL s. d.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} LABOUR s. d.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} CHARGES s. d.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} TOTAL s. d.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} Cost of Old Part 4 0, 1 8, 7 2, 12 10 Cost of New Part 2 3, 4 0, 2 8, 8 11 Saving 3 11 Signature from Cost Dept. above correct. INITIAL DATE REMARKS AH 20.1.37 Agreed C 21.1.37 Agreed E 22.1.37 Agreed DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} 20.1.37 Agreed VY 21.1.37 Agreed E.B. 21.1.37 Agreed SEL 21.1.37 Agreed XIM 21.1.37 Agreed JDS 21.1.37 Agreed greatly increase lubrication on supply. | ||