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 proposal for an oil filler on the rear axle to improve accessibility.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 171\3\ img211 | |
| Date | 8th October 1923 | |
| R.R. 755 (10M) (SL 72 18-7-23) MP 274954s. COMPLETED 2.11.23. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 8.10.23. Description of Parts. OIL FILLER ON REAR AXLE. Origin To improve accessibility. Experimental Test Report. The present filler is very inaccessible - the proposed modification consists of screwing a plug into the end cover and filling the axle by means of a syringe. Road Test Report. Adopted by Springfield. X Drawing No. 3457 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.........£......... Weight of Old Part. - Cost of Old Part. £ - Weight of New Part. - Cost of New Part. £ - Difference per Car. £ - Difference per Car. £ 2/11d. saving. Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. My/JW 29.10.23. SIGNATURES DATE REMARKS MR. JOHNSON 1.11.23 Agreed. BJ. MR. ROYCE 20/10/23 Agreed FHR Ought not 20HP have similar scheme, quite necessary first MR. WORMALD 30.10.23 Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Not possible to overfill MR. ROWLEDGE 10.10.23 Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge} MR. DAY 16.10.23 agreed Xn MR. BAILEY 23.10.23 Do not agree scheme proposed is better. BY MR. PLATFORD 9.10.23 Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} R.{Sir Henry Royce} recommends use Derby. MR. ELLIOTT 15-10-23 Agreed CE. MR. NORTHEY 9.10.23 Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} MR. HIVES 31.10.23 Agreed. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hives. | ||