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).
Modification to the 20 HP hand brake lever to prevent rattles.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 172\1\ img027 | |
| Date | 15th March 1923 | |
| STANDARDISATION OF CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. 20 HP. MODIFICATION TO HAND BRAKE LEVER. Origin. To prevent rattles. Experimental Test Report. The original brake levers fitted to the 20 HP. were unsatisfactory because the knob was liable to rattle. There are about 100 cars made with this type of lever. This modification only applies to these 100 sa levers, as the present standard is satisfactory. Road Test Report. Fitted to 6-G-11. Run 500 miles - no rattles. Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hives. Cost of Old Part. £ 2. 15. 0 Cost of New Parts and changing over at Derby N. Dept. OR Lillie Hall, by man employed at respective places. £ 3. 1. 11d. Difference per Car. £ 6. 11d. increase. Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. My/JW 20.3.23. SIGNATURES: Mr. JOHNSON, DATE: 22.3.23, REMARKS: Agreed. CJ. Mr. B. Johnson, DATE: 22.3.23, REMARKS: Agreed. BJ. Mr. ROYCE, DATE: 24/3/23, REMARKS: Agreed FHR Mr. WORMALD, DATE: 15.3.23, REMARKS: Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Mr. BARRINGTON (struck through) Mr. Rowledge, DATE: 15.3.23, REMARKS: Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge} Mr. DAY, DATE: 16.3.23, REMARKS: Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} Mr. BAILEY, DATE: 15.3.23, REMARKS: Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Mr. PLATFORD, DATE: 15.3.23, REMARKS: Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} Mr. NORTHEY, DATE: 15.3.23, REMARKS: Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} OPTIONS: A: Scrap and replace at all costs, including Chassis already delivered to customer. 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. | ||