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 proposal to change the material of friction washers for pivots from fibre to lead-bronze.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 49\4\ Scan192 | |
| Date | 4th October 1923 | |
| R.R. 755 (10M) (SL 72 18-7-23) MP 27495B. Y4207 COMPLETED 2.11.23. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 4.10.23. Description of Parts. FRICTION WASHER FOR PIVOTS. Origin: To increase amount of friction. Drawing No. X No.4207 Part List Experimental Test Report. At present 40/50 cars have one fibre friction washer in one pivot. It is proposed to fit friction washers to both pivots and change the material from fibre to lead-bronze. Road Test Report. Adopted by Springfield. We have proved that 40/50 chassis when they have been on the road for a time, are improved by slightly more friction in the steering. It has the disadvantage that the customers first impression of a new car is that the steering is heavy. 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. Weight of Old Part. Cost of Old Part. £ 13/0d. Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £ 8/10d. Difference per Car. Difference per Car. £ 4/2d. saving. Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on :- Series..........£.......... Series..........£.......... Series..........£.......... Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. My/JW 29.10.23. SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS MR. JOHNSON | 23 Nov | agreed Johnson. MR. B. JOHNSON | 1.11.23 | agreed BJ MR. ROYCE | 20.10.23 | Agreed. FHR. MR. WORMALD | 30.10.23 | Agreed. Wor. {Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} MR. ROWLEDGE | 10.10.23 | Agreed. Rg. {Mr Rowledge} MR. DAY | 11.10.23 | Agreed. Da. {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} MR. BAILEY | 4.10.23 | Agreed. 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. E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} MR. NORTHEY | 12.10.23 | Agreed. PN. {Mr Northey} MR. HIVES | 31.10.23 | Agreed. E.Hives. | ||