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 the 'Liquall' petrol filler for 40/50 and 20 HP chassis to replace the petrol funnel.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 2\6\ B002_X 140 141 157-page237 | |
| Date | 12th January 1924 | |
| STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. COMPLETED. 4.3.24 Date. 12.1.24 Description of Parts. 'LIQUALL' PETROL FILLER. 40/50 AND 20 HP. CHASSIS X No. 157 Origin. To replace the petrol funnel. Experimental Test Report. The chief advantage is that it is less bulky and can easily be stowed away on the car. The petrol can be poured into the tank as quickly and with less likelihood of spilling. Road Test Report. Used by Expl: Dept: and Test Dept: for several months. 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. £ 4. 3d. Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £ 7. 9d. Difference per Car. Difference per Car. £ 3. 6d. increase. Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. Ly/JW 15.1.24 Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on :- Series.........£......... Series.........£......... Series.........£......... SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS MR. JOHNSON | 4.3.24 | agreed C Johnson MR. B. JOHNSON | 4.3.24 | agreed BJ MR. ROYCE | 12.2.24 | Agreed, FHR. Should have thought it was hardly necessary for us to supply either. MR. WORMALD | 14.1.24 | Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} MR. ROWLEDGE | 24.1.24 | Agreed. Rr. MR. DAY | | See over for Da{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}'s remarks. MR. BAILEY | 14.1.24 | Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} MR. PLATFORD | 14.1.24 | Agreed, subject to criticism per my report RP1/413.11.23. MR. ELLIOTT | 29.1.24 | See over for E's remarks. MR. NORTHEY | 14.1.24 | Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} MR. HIVES | 3.3.24 | Agreed. E.Hives. | ||