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 an outlet pipe from the water pump with a reduced bore, including tooling costs and production notes.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 171\2\ img163 | |
| Date | 3rd February 1934 | |
| M.A.E. 2195 40/20 3.2.34 STANDARDISATION of PARTS. Drawing Ref. X 1800. CUTLET PIPE FROM WATER PUMP WITH REDUCED BORE. Reason: To prevent loss of water at high speeds. Recommended by Fitted to GS-XH and the 10,000 mile car. Also passed on production on the Bentley chassis. These screws keep flange secure in the radiator and 'dp' from filler cap. Est. cost of extra jigs, tools and equipment (Sft{Mr Swift}/Ws.16.5.34) - £3.0.0. Could be brought on to production at 1st chassis in 'T' series, (Sft{Mr Swift}/GH.16.5.34) without scrap. Agreed Tow. | DATE | INITIAL WORK | 16.5.34 | GH C.D. | 16.5.34 | WOR{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} RD | 16.5.34 | C M.Rosser. | 18.6.34 | DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} Agreed. | 20.6.34 | BY Agreed. | 20.6.34 | E.B Agreed. | 8.8.34 | E Agreed. | 20.8.34 | BN{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} Agreed. | 20.8.34 | RST Agreed. | 20.8.34 | MX{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} Agreed. | 20.8.34 | HG | ||