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 an oil level indicator for the engine, replacing the side oil tank.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 75\2\ scan0014 | |
| Date | 23th May 1923 | |
| R.R. 755 (5 H) (S.F. 29), 12-10-21) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 8087. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. COMPLETED 26.6.23 X/3527 Date 23.5.23 Description of Parts: OIL LEVEL INDICATOR. Origin: To enable driver to always see how much oil is in engine. Experimental Test Report: When the oil level indicator is fitted we do away with the side oil tank and oil level tap. Taking away the side tank enables an improved spare wheel carrier to be fitted. Road Test Report: Run 3200 miles on 6-EA. Run 2750 miles on 49-GB. It is a definite improvement over the present scheme. It is cleaner and will encourage fresh oil to be added to the engine more often. X No. 3527 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 :- see memo. attc. Series......... £......... Series......... £......... Series......... £......... Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hives. Weight of Old Part. Cost of Old Part. £ 4. 15. 2 Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £ 1. 7. 7 Difference per Car. Difference per Car. £ 3. 7. 7 saving. Storekeeper advised re above: Storekeeper's Signature Signature of Mr. De LOOSE that above is correct. My/JW 4.6.23. SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS Mr. JOHNSON | 6.6.23 | FHR. Urgent - very favourable to get rid of tank to facilitate carrying of spare wheel. Mr. ROYCE | 19.6.23 | Agreed. Mr. WORMALD | 5.6.23 | Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Mr. ROWLEDGE | 5.6.23 | Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge} Mr. DAY | 24.5.23 | Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} Mr. BAILEY | 28.5.23 | Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Mr. PLATFORD | 25.5.23 | Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} Springfield also require such a scheme. Mr. NORTHEY | 24.5.23 | Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} Surely this is a saving of about £7 ? PN.{Mr Northey} | ||