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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 report for a radiator cap with an anti-splash valve.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 172\1\  img175
Date  7th November 1930
  
RR 788 (10M) (3-7-30) BM. 6/2871.
ORIGINAL
COMPLETED 16.12.30.
STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS.
Date 7.11.30.
Description of Parts. RADIATOR CAP WITH ANTI-SPLASH VALVE.
Origin. To reduce loss of water.
Experimental Test Report. Tested and fitted to 18-G4. This car is about to start 10,000 miles test.
Road Test Report. This reduces loss by splashing and should be an asset in overcoming customers' complaints.
X No. 5250.
Drawing No.
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..........£..........
Weight of Old Part.
Cost of Old Part.
Weight of New Part.
Cost of New Part.
Difference per Car.
Signature from Cost Dept. that above is correct. [Signature] 12. 3d. Increase. O/N3.4.12.30. O.S.12.30. WP.
INITIAL | DATE | REMARKS
SG.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} | 16.12.30 | Agreed Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD}
R.{Sir Henry Royce} | 17/11/30 | Agreed JRR
WOR.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} | 12.11.30 | Agreed WOR.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}
C. | | Agreed C.
RG.{Mr Rowledge} | 12.11.30 | Agreed Rg.{Mr Rowledge}
DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} | 10.11.30 | Agreed Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}
BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} | 10.11.30 | Agreed on results of 40/50 BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer}
EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} | 11.11.30 | Agreed EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} (and Mx.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer})
E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} | 15.11.30 | Agreed AE.
PN.{Mr Northey} | 10.11.30 | Agreed PN.{Mr Northey}
Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | | Agreed Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}
20/25 H.P. CHASSIS
  
  


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