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 {John DeLooze - Company Secretary} /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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