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 document for modified steering on existing 20 HP cars.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 106\3\ scan0105 | |
| Date | 20th August 1926 | |
| RR 785 (10H) (DB{Donald Bastow - Suspensions}130 12-9-24) MS 301225 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. COMPLETED 14.9.26 Date 20.8.26. X No. 5430 Drawing No. 11 Part List Description of Parts MODIFIED STEERING FOR EXISTING 20 HP. CARS. Origin. To improve steering. Experimental Test Report. The changeover consists of a new nut and worm fitted to an existing steering .800" lead and changing of springs in side steering tube. Road Test Report. Run 2000 miles on 11-G-111 car. This modification is similar to the .940" steering on Phantoms. It will only be used in cases of definite complaint which cannot be overcome by any other means. A 10,000 miles test is not considered necessary. 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. Weight of Old Part. Weight of New Part. Difference per Car. Cost of Old Part. Cost of New Part. £ Difference per Car. £ 8. 4. 0d. If changeover done at 'W' Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on:- Series.........£....... Series.........£....... Series.........£....... Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. My/Rb.{R. Bowen} 8.9.26 SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS --- | --- | --- ~~MR. JOHNSON C.W.B.~~ | | PN.{Mr Northey} signed. MR. B. JOHNSON | 14.9.26 | agreed. J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} MR. ROYCE | 23.8.26 | Agreed. FHR. MR. WORMALD | 20.8.26 | Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} MR. ROWLEDGE | 2.9.26 | Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge} MR. DAY | 23.8.26 | Agreed. DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} MR. BAILEY | 23.8.26 | Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} MR. PLATFORD | 14.9.26 | Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} MR. ELLIOTT | 24.8.26 | Agreed. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} MR. NORTHEY | 22.8.26 | Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} MR. HIVES | 20.8.26 | Agreed. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} [STAMPED TEXT: 20.H.P. CHASSIS] [HANDWRITTEN SIDE NOTE: 9 - 20/3/9/26] | ||