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 Bijur type Bendix drive for the Goshawk starter motor to improve reliability.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 172\2\ img005 | |
| Date | 6th December 1922 | |
| R.R. 756 (S H) (S.J. 99) 1M-10-21 G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 3087. ORIGINAL COMPLETED 1.1.23 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 6.12.22. X No.3587 Drawing No. Part List Description of Parts. BIJUR TYPE BENDIX DRIVE FOR STARTER MOTOR. GOSHAWK. Origin. To improve reliability. Experimental Test Report. The present Bendix drive fitted to the 20 HP. is unsatisfactory because of the torsional springs breaking and because the teeth on flywheel are badly damaged after about twelve months service. The Bijur type Bendix is a definite improvement. Road Test Report. Fitted to 7-Goshawk-11 car. The starter has been operated 8,000 times - we consider this is equal to at least 40,000 miles. 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. £ see attc. Weight of New Part. £ Cost of New Part. £ Difference per Car. £ Difference per Car. £ Storekeeper advised re above: Storekeeper's Signature Signature of Mr. De LOOSE that above is correct. SIGNATURES Mr. JOHNSON / Mr. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} JOHNSON. Mr. ROYCE Mr. WORMALD Mr. ROWLEDGE Mr. DAY Mr. BAILEY Mr. PLATFORD Mr. NORTHEY DATE 1.1.23 12.12.22 8.12.22 8.12.22 12.12.22 12.12.22 11.12.22 9.12.22 REMARKS Agreed - difference in cost to be forwarded at earliest possible moment & also cost of scrap. EJ. Agreed & urgent. is it to be called Bijur pinion or Bijur Bendix? FHR Agreed - Very urgent. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge} agreed DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} Agreed. From trying same the engagement blow is materially reduced. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Agreed on behalf of EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} (J.A. Maddocks) Away in U.S.A. Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} | ||