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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 parts for the 40/50 model, specifically deleting stops for scraper rings on pistons.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 15\3\  Scan065
Date  16th October 1934
  
RR 755 (BH) (57312, 29-12-33) BM 3/540/2
COMPLETED 3.12.34.
40/50 STANDARDISATION of PARTS.
Date: 16.10.34
X No. 7040.
Drawing LOP. No. E79533
Part List: LEC. 3878. E85463.
Description of Parts. PISTONS DELETING STOPS FOR SCRAPER RINGS, AND STOPS FOR REMAINING RINGS MADE IN E/S.
Origin. Improved scraper action and prevention of stops breaking.
Report of Experimental Test.
Fitted to 28-EX and ran 15,000 miles in France. No piston ring stops broke. Condition good at finish of mileage.
Weight of Old Part.
Cost of Old Part. £ - 2 - 8
Weight of New Part.
Cost of New Part. £ - 3 - 4
Difference per Car.
Difference per Car. £ - - 8 INCREASE
Signature from Cost Dept. that above is correct. G/RL 31-10-34
Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on:-
Series..........£.........
Series..........£.........
Series..........£.........
INITIAL | DATE | REMARKS
SG.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} | 27-11-34 | Agreed Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD}
WOR.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} | 6.11.34 | Agreed Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}
C. | 6.11.34 | Agreed C.
RG.{Mr Rowledge} | |
DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} | 22.11.34 | Agreed Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}
BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} | 6.11.34 | Agreed By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer}
EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} | 7.11.34 | Agreed EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}
E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} | 12.11.34 | Agreed AE.
BN.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} | 9.11.34 | Agreed Bn.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington}
SFT.{Mr Swift} | 6.11.34 | Agreed Sft.{Mr Swift}
MX.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} | 6.11.34 | Agreed Mx.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer}
HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | 5.11.34 | Agreed Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}
Stamp: J.S. Received 27 NOV 1934
  
  


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