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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 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
  
  


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