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 a washer for the steering box stud.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 171\3\ img195 | |
| Date | 26th September 1923 | |
| R.R. 755 (10M) (SL 72 18-7-23) MP 274954a. COMPLETED 18.10.23. STANDARDISATION OF CHASSIS PARTS. Date 26.9.23. Description of Parts. WASHER FOR STEERING BOX STUD. X No.3465 Drawing No. Part List Origin: To improve design. Experimental Test Report. A large diameter washer is used to ensure nut remaining tight. Road Test Report. Adopted by Springfield. 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. Cost of Old Part. £ Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £ Difference per Car. Difference per Car. £ Negligible. 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/JW 15.10.23. SIGNATURES DATE REMARKS MR. JOHNSON 17.10.23 Agreed. CJ. MR. B. JOHNSON 17.10.23 Agreed. BJ. MR. ROYCE 11/10/23 Agreed FHR MR. WORMALD 16.10.23 Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} MR. ROWLEDGE 3.10.23 Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge} MR. DAY 10.10.23 agreed DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} MR. BAILEY 27.9.23 Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} MR. PLATFORD 26.9.23 Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} R.{Sir Henry Royce} writes 'Obviously a slight improvement - recommend adopt derby' MR. ELLIOTT 9/10/23 Agreed AE. This washer is also twice the thickness of present standard to avoid collapsing into the elongated stud hole. MR. NORTHEY 1.10.23 Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} MR. HIVES 16.10.23 Agreed. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hives. | ||