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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 self starter for pre-war chassis.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 172\3\  img059
Date  3rd November 1922
  
R.R. 755 (5 H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints}) (S.J.) 391. 12-10-21. G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 3057.
ORIGINAL
COMPLETED 16.11.22.
STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS.
Date: 3.11.22
X No.3558
Drawing No. R.1221
Part List R.1234/5.
Description of Parts.
SELF STARTER FOR PRE-WAR CHASSIS.
Origin.
Requirements of numerous customers.
Action:
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.
Experimental Test Report.
This scheme is a definite improvement over any starter which has been fitted by outside people to our cars. The scheme is a modified Bendix Drive and a geared flywheel similar to Goshawk-11.
Road Test Report.
About 7000 miles on road. A very large number of demonstration starts from cold both on chassis and on engine test stand. No troubles have been experienced.
Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hives.
Weight of Old Part.
Cost of Old Part. £ See memo :-
Weight of New Part.
Cost of New Part. £ MY/JW1/139a/M13.11.22.
Difference per Car. £
Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on:-
Series Nil
Signature of Mr. De LOOSE that above is correct.
SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS
Mr. JOHNSON (Mr. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Johnson.) | 14.11.22 | Agreed. BJ.
Mr. ROYCE | 14.11.22 | agreed FWR
Mr. WORMALD | 13.11.22 | Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}
Mr. ROWLEDGE | 6.11.22 | Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge}
Mr. DAY | 5.11.22 | Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}
Mr. BAILEY | 3.11.22 | Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Job very necessary.
Mr. PLATFORD | 4.11.22 | Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}
Mr. NORTHEY (EWT for R-R Inc.) | 4.11.22 | Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey}
  
  


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