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 replace the petrol funnel with a 'Liquall' petrol filler for 40/50 and 20 HP chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 171\3\ img230 | |
| Date | 12th January 1924 | |
| R.R. 755 (10M) (SL 72 18-7-23) MP 274954s. COMPLETED 4.3.24. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. 'LIQUALL' PETROL FILLER, 40/50 AND 20 HP. CHASSIS. Origin. To replace the petrol funnel. Experimental Test Report. The chief advantage is that it is less bulky and can easily be stowed away on the car. The petrol can be poured into the tank as quickly and with less likelihood of spilling. Road Test Report. Used by Expl: Dept: and Test Dept: for several months. 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. Weight of Old Part. Weight of New Part. Difference per Car. Cost of Old Part. £ 4. 3d. Cost of New Part. £ 7. 9d. Difference per Car. £ 3. 6d. increase. Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on:- Series...£... Series...£... Series...£... Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. My/JW 15.1.24. SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS MR. JOHNSON | 4.3.24 | Agreed. C.J. MR. B. JOHNSON | 4.3.24 | Agreed. B.J. MR. ROYCE | 12/2/24 | Agreed FHR. Shuld have thought it was hardly necessary for us to supply with it! MR. WORMALD | 14.1.24 | Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} MR. ROWLEDGE | 24.1.24 | Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge} MR. DAY | | See over for DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}'s remarks. MR. BAILEY | 14.1.24 | Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} MR. PLATFORD | 14.1.24 | Agreed, subject to criticism my report EPL/H18.11. MR. ELLIOTT | 29.1.24 | See over for E's remarks. MR. NORTHEY | 14.1.24 | Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} MR. HIVES | 3.3.24 | Agreed. E.Hives. | ||