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 form for a Sump Case, detailing the origin of the change, test results, costs, and implementation schedule.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 104\4\ scan0178 | |
| Date | 25th September 1932 | |
| STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS S.P.25. Date 25.9.32. Reference No. X .0123 Drawing No. Description of Parts: SUMP CASE TO GO.99. Origin: To overcome difficulty of engaging 1st & reverse gears if picking up on a stiff incline. Experimental Test Report: Successfully completed road test of 1883 miles. Under normal & load conditions. Wheel dynamometer. Left side box: Fitted to I.S.V.1. Overcomes difficulties complained of. Weight of Old Part: Weight of New Part: Difference per Car: Cost of Old Part: s 10-12 Cost of New Part: s 6-11 Difference per Car: s 0-6 Cost of Parts in which it will be scrapped: no common 2.......series 2.......series 3.......series Signature from Cost Dept. that above is correct: [Illegible Signature] The number of the first chassis on which the new part will be fitted......... 101 in 43rd Series. Date when chassis will be handed to test.... 19th. Nov. 1932 Cost of scrapped material, if any......... Nil. Cost of jigs and tools................... £.K.400-0-0 per Intn. 29/9/32. Approval Grid: INITIAL | STATE | Date C.G. | Agreed | 29.9.32. R.C. | Agreed | 13.9.32. A.D. | Agreed | 10.9.32. B.V. | Agreed | 2.9.32. E.B. | Agreed | 12.9.32. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} | Agreed | 8.9.32. P.M. | Agreed | 12.9.32. H.S. | Agreed | all | ||