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).
Investigating the scrap value or impact of design changes on thirteen vehicle components.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 46\2\ Scan272 | |
| Date | 23th May 1922 | |
| X4086 Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} - from SFT.{Mr Swift} Sft{Mr Swift}2/LMG. 23. 5. 22. Re your two memos' Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}3/LG.13.5.22., and Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}1/LG.15.5.22. I have investigated these items with a view to finding out the proportional [handwritten: probable] value of scrap. With regard to Item No.1. Steering Box. Steering Boxes only affected. " " 2. Improved Ball Ends for Front & Rear Shock Absorber. Various details scrapped. " " 3. Stronger Brake Compensating Shaft. No scrap. " " 4. Brake Drums with damper rings. Parts to be added. No scrap. " " 5) Axle Shafts & Differential Pinions. Exhaust Shafts scrapped. No Pinions made. " " 6) " " 7. Commutator for generator. No scrap. " " 8. Cover for Distribution Board. No scrap. " " 9. Improved Side Brake Lever to prevent rattle. Parts to be added. " " 10. Improved Dumb Irons. Various details scrapped. " " 11. Larger Rollers for Rockers. Rollers scrapped. " " 12. Improved Water Drain Tap. Parts to be added. " " 13. Improved Throttle Control. No scrap. (Cont'd) | ||