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Standardisation proposal for a new petrol level indicator to improve appearance and visibility.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 172\1\  img047
Date  30th October 1923
  
R.R. 755 (10M) (SL 72 18-7-23) MP 274954s.
COMPLETED - 24.11.23.
STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 30.10.23
Description of Parts. PETROL LEVEL INDICATOR.
X No. 3596
Drawing No.
Part List
Origin: To improve appearance and design.
Experimental Test Report.
The method of holding the glass is improved - this allows the gauge to be seen more easily.
A bright dial with black letters will be used to improve visibility.
Road Test Report.
Fitted to 6-G-11 - run 950 miles.
The mechanism of the gauge is exactly the same as the present one.
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. £1. 7. 6
Weight of New Part.
Cost of New Part. £1. 8. 0
Difference per Car.
Difference per Car. £ 6 increase.
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 1.11.23.
SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS
MR. JOHNSON | 22.11.23 | Agreed. CJ.
MR. B. JOHNSON | 23.11.23 | Agreed. B J. {Mr Johnson W.M.}
MR. ROYCE | 14/11/23 | Agreed FHR
MR. WORMALD | 30.10.23 | Agreed. Wor. {Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}
MR. ROWLEDGE | 30.10.23 | Agreed. Rg. {Mr Rowledge}
MR. DAY | 1.11.23 | agreed Dr
MR. BAILEY | 30.10.23 | Agreed. BY. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer}
MR. PLATFORD | 31.10.23 | Agreed. EP. {G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}
MR. ELLIOTT | 3-11-23 | Agreed OE
MR. NORTHEY | 31.10.23 | Agreed. PN. {Mr Northey}
MR. HIVES | 21.11.23 | Agreed. E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hives.
  
  
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).


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