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 a leather flap for pedal slots to reduce heat and smell.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 171\3\ img147 | |
| Date | 22th January 1923 | |
| R R 765 (6 H) (S H 268, 29-9-20) G 2964 COMPLETED 30.1.23. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. ORIGINAL Leather flap for pedal slots. Origin. To reduce heat under scuttle and reduce smell. Experimental Test Report. This consists of a piece of leather fixed to the aluminium pedal plate. The leather is made to cover up the pedal slots. A piece of leather is also used to cover the exhaust cut-out pedal slot. Road Test Report. Tests were carried out by PN.{Mr Northey} on the Riviera last year which proved the effectiveness of this scheme. We have proved that any means of preventing hot air coming through the floor-boards, reduces the heat under the scuttle considerably. Date 22.1.23 X No. 3450 Drawing No. Part List 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 :- Nil Series........ £...... Series........ £...... Series........ £...... Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct. E.W. Hives Weight of Old Part. Cost of Old Part. £ ---- Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £ 0. 13. 6 per chassis. Difference per Car. Difference per Car. £0. 13. 6 increase. Storekeeper advised re above: Storekeeper's Signature. Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. Wy/JW 25.1.23 SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS Mr. JOHNSON | 30.1.23 | Agreed. CJ. Mr. ROYCE | 29/1/23 | Agreed F.H.R. Mr. WORMALD | 25.1.23 | Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Mr. BARRINGTON | 24.1.23 | Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge} Mr. DAY | 26.1.23 | Agreed as a measure to deal with carding pedals & floorboards. SR Mr. BAILEY | 22.1.23 | Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Mr. PLATFORD | 22.1.23 | Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} Mr. NORTHEY | 24.1.23 | Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} | ||