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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 stainless steel low-speed jet spindle for the carburetter to prevent sticking.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 171\3\  img080
Date  29th January 1921
  
R.R. 755 (S H) (S.H. 157, 20-8-20) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 2807.
COMPLETED 15.2.21.
STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS.
Description of Parts. ORIGINAL. Carburetter - Low speed jet spindle in Stainless Steel.
Origin. To safeguard low speed jet from sticking if rusty.
Experimental Test Report. attached E2/G1.1.21. HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/LG27.1.21.
Road Test Report.
Date 29.1.21.
X No. 4307.
Drawing No. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} 2691
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.........
Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hives.
Weight of Old Part.
Cost of Old Part. £ 2/2 each.
Weight of New Part.
Cost of New Part. £ 2/3.91 each.
Difference per Car.
Difference per Car. £ 1.91d each. increase
Storekeeper advised re above:
Storekeeper's Signature.
Signature of Mr. DELOOZE that above is correct. D/Rd.
SIGNATURES
DATE
REMARKS
Mr. JOHNSON
14.2.21.
Agreed. C. Johnson.
Mr. ROYCE
9.2.21.
Agreed. I presume after "P" Series by which time tests will have been made and reports sent to us. BJ.
Mr. WORMALD
7-2-21
Agreed Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}
Mr. BARRINGTON
29.1.21.
Agreed. Bn.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington}
Mr. DAY
1.2.21.
Agreed Da{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}
Mr. BAILEY
31.1.21.
Agreed. By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer}
Mr. PLATFORD
29.1.21
Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}
Mr. NORTHEY
29.1.21.
Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey}
EWT. for R.R. Inc.
  
  


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