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. | ||