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 a bracket for the rear silencer to reduce weight and cost.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 66\2\ scan0138 | |
| Date | 4th January 1926 | |
| STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts: BRACKET FOR REAR SILENCER. Origin: To reduce weight and cost. Experimental Test Report: The bracket for rear silencer is made in sheet metal in place of a forging. This type of bracket is essential for the new cutout operation on a short chassis. Road Test Report: Run 12,600 miles on 98-NK car. Run 10,000 miles in France. X No. 8230 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. Weight of Old Part. Cost of Old Part: £ 17. 0d. Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part: £ 6. 9d. Difference per Car. Difference per Car: £ 10. 3d. saving. Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. MV/Rns. 12.1.26. SIGNATURES, DATE, REMARKS MR. JOHNSON, 25. Jan, agreed CJohnson MR. B. JOHNSON, 25.1.26, agreed MR. ROYCE, 15.1.26, Agreed. FHR. MR. WORMALD, 4.1.26, Agreed. Wor. {Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} MR. ROWLEDGE, 11.1.26, Agreed. Rg. {Mr Rowledge} MR. DAY, 7.1.26, Agreed. Da. {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} MR. BAILEY, 5.1.26, Agreed. BY. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} MR. PLATFORD, 4.1.26, Agreed. EP. {G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} MR. ELLIOTT, 9.1.26, Agreed. E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} MR. NORTHEY, 11.1.26, Agreed. PN. {Mr Northey} MR. HIVES, 21.1.26, Agreed. E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hives. Handwritten top: X8230 completed 25-1-26 | ||