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} | ||