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 a condenser for battery ignition with an earthed connection.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 45\3\ Scan059 | |
| Date | 19th September 1921 | |
| R R 768 (S H) (S H 268, 20-9-20) G 2584 XL4054 COMPLETED 27.10.21. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 19.9.21. X No. 4054. Drawing No. D.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} Part List D.1848 Description of Parts. Condenser for battery ignition with earthed connection. Origin. To make a permanent earthed connection; at present the earthed circuit is completed through moving parts. Experimental Test Report. This design is undoubtedly a distinct improvement of the present. It will overcome complaints we have received of condensers having faulty connections. Road Test Report. Run 2000 miles on 2. EX Cars Run 100 hours on the Bench Test. Given no trouble. 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 :- Series......... £.......... Series......... £.......... Series......... £.......... Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct. E.Hives. Weight of Old Part. Cost of Old Part. £ 0. 0. 8 Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £ 0. 4. 7 Difference per Car. Difference per Car. £ 0. 3. 11 increase. Storekeeper advised re above: Storekeeper's Signature. Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. D/Hd{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy} 15.10.21. SIGNATURES DATE REMARKS Mr. JOHNSON 20.10.21 Agreed. CJ. BJ. in America. Mr. ROYCE 26.10.21 Agreed. FHR. Mr. WORMALD 19.10.21 Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Mr. BARRINGTON 19.9.21 Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge} Mr. DAY 22.9.21 Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} Mr. BAILEY 19.9.21 Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Mr. PLATFORD 19.9.21 Agreed - to apply retrospectively in case ignition failure. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} Mr. NORTHEY 29.9.21 Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} | ||