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 the lubricator on the rear universal joint.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 105\2\ scan0100 | |
| Date | 10th September 1924 | |
| RR 755 (10H) (SL391 2-11-23) MP 281297 V4254 COMPLETED 14.10.24. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 10.9.24. Description of Parts. LUBRICATOR ON REAR UNIVERSAL JOINT. Origin. To avoid lubricator fouling floorboards. Experimental Test Report. It was found on a number of cars the lubricator on the rear universal joint was knocked off by fouling the coachwork. See report attached. Road Test Report. Run 17,590 miles on 7-G-11. No trouble. Weight of Old Part. Cost of Old Part. £ 16. 4. Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £ 1. 0. 0 Difference per Car. Difference per Car. £ 3. 8 increase. Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. My/Rns. 15.9.24. SIGNATURES DATE REMARKS MR. JOHNSON 13.?-24 Agreed BJohnson MR. B. JOHNSON 13.10.24 Agreed MR. ROYCE 8.10.24 Agreed. FHR. MR. WORMALD 11.9.24 Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} MR. ROWLEDGE 15.9.24 Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge} MR. DAY 12.9.24 Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} MR. BAILEY 15.9.24 Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} MR. PLATFORD 12.9.24 Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} MR. ELLIOTT 8.10.24 Agreed. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} MR. NORTHEY 12.9.24 Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} MR. HIVES 11.10.24 Agreed. E.Hives. X No. 4254 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 Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on:- Series......... £ ......... Series......... £ ......... Series......... £ ......... [Watermark: CHASSIS] | ||