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 rear shock absorbers to have increased friction.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 79\2\ scan0052 | |
| Date | 14th June 1923 | |
| R.R. 755 (5 H) (S.J. 291, 12-10-21) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 3087. COMPLETED 27.6.23. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS - INCREASED FRICTION. Origin. To improve the riding of the car. Experimental Test Report. The shock absorbers at present are set to give friction in two stages - 25 lbs. and 50 lbs. The proposal is that they should be set at 50 lbs. single stage. Road Test Report. Fitted to two London Trial Cars and approved by PN.{Mr Northey} Fitted to 7-Goshawk-II and 3-Goshawk-II - run 1500 miles. We consider for average conditions it is an improvement. Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hives. Weight of Old Part. Cost of Old Part. £ Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £ Difference per Car. £ No difference in cost. Signature of Mr. De LOOSE that above is correct. My/JW 22.6.23 SIGNATURES Mr. JOHNSON 26/June Mr. B. Johnson. 26.6.23 Agreed Mr. ROYCE 19.6.23 Agreed. FHR. Mr. WORMALD 15.6.23 Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Mr. ROWLEDGE 12.6.23 Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge} Mr. DAY 15.6.23 Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} Mr. BAILEY 19.6.23 Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Mr. PLATFORD 14.6.23 Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} Mr. NORTHEY 15.6.23 Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} 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......... £......... Storekeeper advised re above: Storekeeper's Signature | ||