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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 of a modification to the Front Shock Absorber Link to improve lubrication.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 78\2\  scan0387
Date  3rd October 1923
  
R.R. 755 (10M) (SL 72 18-7-23) MP 274954s.
Y32461
COMPLETED 31.10.23.
STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 3.10.23.
Description of Parts.
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER LINK.
Origin
To improve lubrication.
Experimental Test Report.
F.7261 Ball end stud left solid on end and oil hole increased from .100" to .125".
F.7282 socket - Oil hole increased to .187".
Road Test Report.
Adopted by Springfield.
To guarantee proper lubrication from oil squirted through top ball joint.
[X] No. 3461
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. £
Weight of New Part.
Cost of New Part. £
Difference per Car.
Difference per Car. £ Negligible.
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 26.10.23.
SIGNATURES
DATE
REMARKS
MR. JOHNSON
30th Oct 23
Agreed Johnson
MR. B. JOHNSON
30.10.23
Agreed.
MR. ROYCE
20.10.23
Agreed. FHR.
MR. WORMALD
27.10.23
Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}
MR. ROWLEDGE
4.10.23
Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge}
MR. DAY
5.10.23
Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}
MR. BAILEY
23.10.23
Do not think change helps unless ball is located against turning in lever. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer}
MR. PLATFORD
4.10.23
Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}
MR. ELLIOTT
15.10.23
Agreed. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer}
MR. NORTHEY
4.10.23
Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey}
MR. HIVES
29.10.23
Agreed. E.Hives.
  
  


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