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] | ||