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 proposal to cancel the covers for thrust bearings on engine gears.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 171\3\ img217 | |
| Date | 3rd October 1923 | |
| R.R. 755 (10H) (SL 72 18-7-23) MP 274954s. COMPLETED 3.11.23. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 3.10.23. Description of Parts. COVERS FOR THRUST BEARINGS ON ENGINE GEARS. TO BE CANCELLED. Origin: simplify To XXXXXXX design. Experimental Test Report. The pressed covers over the thrust bearings are found to collect dirt. There is no disadvantage without them. Road Test Report. Adopted by Springfield. [X] No. 411 Drawing No. Part List A Scrap and replace at all costs, including Chassis already delivered to customers. [X] 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. £ 9d. Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £ NIL. Difference per Car. Difference per Car. £ 9d. saving. 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 29.10.23. SIGNATURES MR. JOHNSON MR. B. JOHNSON, DATE: 1.11.23, REMARKS: Agreed. H MR. ROYCE, DATE: 20.10.23, REMARKS: Agreed. FHR. MR. WORMALD, DATE: 30.10.23, REMARKS: Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} MR. ROWLEDGE, DATE: 3.10.23, REMARKS: Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge} MR. DAY, DATE: 5.10.23, REMARKS: Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} MR. BAILEY, DATE: 23.10.23, REMARKS: Preferable not to alter. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} MR. PLATFORD, DATE: 4.10.23, REMARKS: Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} MR. ELLIOTT, DATE: 15.10.23, REMARKS: Agreed. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} MR. NORTHEY, DATE: 4.10.23, REMARKS: Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} MR. HIVES, DATE: 31.10.23, REMARKS: Agreed. E.Hives. [Stamped text: HD{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy} CHASSIS] | ||