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 chassis parts to lower the silencer front and rear by .500 inches.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 171\3\ img068 | |
| Date | 4th October 1920 | |
| COMPLETED. 8.11.20 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 4.10.20 Description of Parts.. ORIGINAL. Silencer front and rear .500" lower. Origin. To give more clearance between silencer and undershield, spring shackles and brake rope. Experimental Test Report. This alteration does not affect any working parts, the brackets holding the silencer are lengthened .500". Road Test Report. Run 8,500 miles on 4EX, is no trouble and obviously a better job. To be brought in on "P" Series. Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hives. Weight of Old Part. --- Cost of Old Part. £ 2. 18. 8 Weight of New Part. --- Cost of New Part. £ 3. 3. 8 Difference per Car. .500 lb. increase (approx) Difference per Car. £ 5/- increase. Signature of Mr. DELOOZE that above is correct. D/Rd. SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS Mr. JOHNSON | 3.XI | Agreed Johnson Mr. ROYCE | 6.11.20 | Agreed. FHR. Mr. WORMALD | 13-10-20 | Agreed most urgent Ubs Mr. BARRINGTON | Oct 5/20 | Agreed. Br Mr. DAY | 5.10.20 | Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} Mr. BAILEY | 5.10.20 | This very desirable for "clearance" reason. B. Mr. PLATFORD | 5.10.20 | Agreed on behalf of EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} J.Maddocks. Mr. NORTHEY | 6.10.20 | Agreed P.N. X No. 3642. Drawing No. N.2397 Part List. N.2397 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 "P" s..d 421/10- Storekeeper advised re above: C.H.Chatwin. Storekeeper's Signature. C.H.Chatwin. | ||