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 the front shock absorber link to improve lubrication.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 171\3\ img208 | |
| Date | 3rd October 1923 | |
| R.R. 755 (10M) (SL 72 18-7-23) MP 274954s. COMPLETED 31.10.23. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 3.10.23 [X] No. 3461 Drawing No. Part List Description of Parts: FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER LINK. Origin: To improve lubrication. Experimental Test Report: F.7261 Ball end stud left solid on end and oil hole increased from .100" to .125". F.7282 socket - Oil hole increased to .187". Road Test Report: Adopted by Springfield. To guarantee proper lubrication from oil squirted through top ball joint. A Scrap and replace at all costs, including Chassis already delivered to customers. B Scrap and replace on Chassis in works. C [Ticked] 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. NY/JW 26.10.23 SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS MR. JOHNSON | 30.10.23 | Agreed. CJ. MR. B. JOHNSON | 30.10.23 | Agreed. BJ. MR. ROYCE | 29/10/23 | Agreed FHR MR. WORMALD | 27.10.23 | Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} MR. ROWLEDGE | 4.10.23 | Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge} MR. DAY | 5-10-23 | Agreed Sa MR. BAILEY | 23.10.23 | Do not think change helps unless ball is located against turning in lever. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} MR. PLATFORD | 4.10.23 | Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} MR. ELLIOTT | 15-10-23 | Agreed OE MR. NORTHEY | 4.10.23 | Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} MR. HIVES | 29.10.23 | Agreed. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hives. [Overlaid Stamps: ORIGINAL, HARD CHASSIS] | ||