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 document for fitting Gleason gears to axles on chassis prior to the 1700 series.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 171\3\ img139 | |
| Date | 3rd November 1922 | |
| R.R. 759-5 M (S.J. 191). 19-10-21. G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 3087. ORIGINAL COMPLETED 16.11.22. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. FITTING GLEASON GEARS TO AXLES ON CHASSIS PRIOR TO 1700. Origin. To reduce cost of quietening Repair axles. Experimental Test Report. This scheme is a modification of the scheme already standardised for existing chassis after 1700 series when fitted with Gleason gears. Road Test Report. Over 1000 miles on road. A considerable amount of running on axle test rig. Entirely satisfactory results. Date. 3.11.22. X No. 3612 Drawing No. R.1219 Part List 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… £… Storekeeper advised re above: Storekeeper's Signature Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hives. Weight of Old Part. Cost of Old Part. £ See memo :- Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £ My/JW3/139A/M13.11.22. Difference per Car. £ Difference per Car. £ Signature of Mr. De LOOSE that above is correct. SIGNATURES, DATE, REMARKS Mr. JOHNSON., 14.11.22, Agreed. BJ. Mr. ROYCE, 14.11.22, Agreed FHR Mr. WORMALD, 13.11.22, Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Mr. ROWLEDGE, 6.11.22, Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge} Mr. DAY, 5.11.22, Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} Mr. BAILEY, 3.11.22, Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Mr. PLATFORD, 4.11.22, Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} Mr. NORTHEY, 4.11.22, Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} E.W.L. for R.R. Inc. | ||