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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 Schrader tyre pressure gauge to be provided with every 40/50 and Goshawk car.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 171\3\  img143
Date  16th November 1922
  
R.R. 745 (5 M) (S.J.) /91, 12-10-21. G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 3057.
COMPLETED 24.11.22.
STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS.
Description of Parts. SCHRADER TYRE PRESSURE GAUGE.
ORIGINAL
Origin. To enable customers to check tyre pressures.
Experimental Test Report. Tyre pressures have such a tremendous effect on the general excellence of the car that we ought to provide a gauge with every car so that the pressure can be checked. 40/50 and Goshawk.
Road Test Report.
Date: 16.11.22.
X No.4552
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... £...
Storekeeper advised re above:
Storekeeper's Signature
Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct. E.Hives.
Cost of Old Part. £ Nil.
Cost of New Part. £ 4s. 1d.
Difference per Car. £ 4s. 1d. increase.
Signature of Mr. De LOOSE that above is correct. My/JW 22.11.22.
SIGNATURES
Mr. JOHNSON - Date: 23.11.22 - Remarks: Agreed. BJ.
Mr. ROYCE - Date: 18/11/22 - Remarks: Agreed FHR or something equivalent and more reliable for use as a tool but this Schrader should not be costly as it is so simple.
Mr. WORMALD - Date: 16.11.22 - Remarks: Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}
Mr. ROWLEDGE - Date: 21.11.22 - Remarks: Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge}
Mr. DAY - Date: 18.11.22 - Remarks: Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}
Mr. BAILEY - Date: 18.11.22 - Remarks: Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer}
Mr. PLATFORD - Date: 17.11.22 - Remarks: Agreed - for EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} (away in U.S.A.) J.A.Maddocks.
Mr. NORTHEY EWT for R.R. Inc. - Date: 17.11.22 - Remarks: Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey}
  
  


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