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 the epicyclic gear-case for the starter motor to increase dynamo belt clearance.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 171\3\ img193 | |
| Date | 26th September 1923 | |
| R.R. 758 (10M) (SL 72 18-7-23) MP 274954a. COMPLETED 18.10.23 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 26.9.23. X No. 3333 Drawing No. Part List Description of Parts. EPICYCLIC GEAR-CASE FOR STARTER MOTOR. ORIGINAL Origin To give more clearance for dynamo belt. Experimental Test Report. A flat has been cast on the gear-case to give more clearance for dynamo belt. Recommended for Derby. Road Test Report. Adopted by Springfield. [STAMP: H.P. CHASSIS] 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. £ Negligible. Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. My/JW. 16.10.23 SIGNATURES DATE REMARKS MR. JOHNSON 18.10.23 Agreed. CJ. MR. B. JOHNSON 18.10.23 Agreed. BJ. MR. ROYCE 11/10/23 Agreed FHR MR. WORMALD 17.10.23 Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} MR. ROWLEDGE 3.10.23 Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge} MR. DAY 10.10.23 agreed AN 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} agrees and recommends adoption at Derby. MR. ELLIOTT 9/10/23 Agreed AE MR. NORTHEY 1.10.23 Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} MR. HIVES 16.10.23 Agreed. E.Hives. | ||