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 new serrated magneto drive.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 76\2\ scan0146 | |
| Date | 20th August 1920 | |
| R R 755 (5 H) (S.H. 187, 20-8-20) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 2807. X.3699. COMPLETED 20.10.20 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. New type magneto drive (serrated). Origin. Present magneto drive does not retain oil, collects dirt and wears rapidly. Experimental Test Report. This has run 70 hours on test bench engine, is excellent for oil retaining and absence of wear. Road Test Report. Run 11,000 miles on 40GB. " 8,000 " 4EX. We have had no troubles at all. Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hives. Weight of Old Part. Cost of Old Part. £ 6. 1. 2. Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £ 6. 0. 0. Difference per Car. Approx. 6 oz. lighter. Difference per Car. £ - 1. 2. decrease. Signature of Mr. DeLOOZE that above is correct. (Sgd) Rd. SIGNATURES Mr. JOHNSON Mr. ROYCE Mr. WORMALD Mr. BARRINGTON Mr. DAY Mr. BAILEY Mr. PLATFORD Mr. NORTHEY DATE 6.10.20. 16.10.20 4.10.20 29.9.20. 29.9.20. 1-10-20 30.9.20. 30.9.20. REMARKS Agreed. BJ. Agreed FHR & EHives have said distinct merit. Buying consider eliminate defective. Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Agreed. Bn.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} Agreed. Bn.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} agreed By To commence on 'ap' Series. No scrap. J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} Maddocks. Agreed on behalf of EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} Date 20.8.20. X No. 3699. Drawing No. N.2142. Part List. 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...£... Storekeeper advised re above: Storekeeper's Signature. | ||