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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).
Alteration to the starter actuator box lubrication to prevent the seizing of pins.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 172\3\  img093
Date  24th September 1926
  
RR 288A (10H) (SL 72 18-7-23) MP 274954A
ORIGINAL
COMPLETED 19.10.26
ALTERATIONS TO R.R. AERO ENGINE PARTS.
40/50 HP. CHASSIS.
CONDOR
EAGLE
FALCON
HAWK
DATE 24.9.26
Description of Parts
Starter - Actuator box lubrication.
Origin
To prevent seizing up of pins etc.
Experimental Test Report
10,000 miles in France fitted to 12-EX.
No trouble with sticking of actuating mechanism throughout the test.
X No. 7650
Drawing No. LeC. 2256
Part List
Difference in weight.
"A"-Scrap and replace at all costs.
"B"-Scrap and replace on those engines in Works.
"C"-Scrap present stock and replace on all engines not yet handed to test.
"D"-Use up existing stock. Alteration effective on future engines.
Signature of Expl. Dept. that above is correct
Weight of Old Part
Cost of Old Part £ 6. 10d.
Weight of New Part
Cost of New Part £ 7. 5d.
Difference per Engine
Difference per Engine 7d. Increase.
Cost of Parts in Works and Stores which will be scrapped if commenced on:-
Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct My/Rb.{R. Bowen} 14.10.26
SIGNATURES
DATE
REMARKS
C.W.B.
25.9.26
Agreed. CWB.
MR. B. JOHNSON
18.10.26
Agreed. B.Johnson.
MR. ROYCE
1/10/26
Agreed FHR
MR. WORMALD
27.9.26
Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}
MR. ROWLEDGE
27.9.26
Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge}
MR. DAY
1/10/26
Agreed DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}
MR. BAILEY
11.10.26
Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer}
MR. PLATFORD
27.9.26
Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}
MR. ELLIOTT
1/10/26
Agreed E
MR. HIVES
24.9.26
Agreed. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}
Mr. Northey.
29.9.26
Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey}
[Stamped across document: PHANTOM]
  
  


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