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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).
Proposal for the standardization of chassis parts, specifically to adopt a left-hand steering position and a 3-speed gearbox.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 81\2\  scan0166
Date  2nd October 1924
  
R.R.A.160-1 16M-2-1-23 45625
ROLLS-ROYCE
OF AMERICA, INC.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS.

PROPOSED STANDARDIZATION OF CHASSIS PARTS
No. 40

Alteration No. 4780/A
Date October 2, 1924.

To Mr. Belnap
The following is proposed:

PIECE NOS. AFFECTED: Various
SECTION NO.: Various
NAME OF PARTS: Steering Gearbox and associated parts also covered valves

DESCRIPTION of Alteration: To adopt the left hand steering position and 3 speed box as discussed with Mr. Royce and Works Committee of Rolls-Royce, Ltd. last March.

This involves changes under following headings:-
1. Covered valves
2. Generator in place of magneto (Westinghouse 6 volt)
3. Double synchronized battery ignition, (American Bosch).
4. Exhaust heated throttle.
5. Exhaust system with single downtake.
6. Control mechanism
7. Steering column
8. Pedals
9. Gearbox. 3 speed central change.
10. Hand brake mechanism. Central lever.
11. Foot brake adjustment.
12. Actuating box.
13. Speedometer drive.
14. Wiring.
15. Raised radiator

Signatures implying agreement with the alteration:
NAME, INITIALS, 1924 DATE
Mr. Olley, Ov., Oct. 10
Mr. Nadin, T.N., " 10
Mr. Bagnall, Bagnall, " 10
Mr. Hulley, W.H.Hulley, " 10
Mr. Southern, J.Southern, " 10
Mr. Caswell, L.W.Caswell, " 10
Mr. Ross, A.G.Ross, " 14
Mr. Beaver, L.C.Beaver, " 14
Mr. Belnap, L.J.Belnap, " 14
Mr. Royce
Mr. Johnson

We propose to put this alteration into regular manufacture on December 1st, 1924. unless we hear from Mr. Johnson and Mr. Royce to the contrary.

Tested: 10,000 miles.
Estimated cost: Slight saving on gearbox. Not possible to make exact statement.
Proposed Chassis at which alteration should start: 1101.
Cost of parts scrapped, if any: None
Increase in weight, if any: About 50 lbs. decrease in chassis weight.
  
  


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