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Standardisation of a pilot jet to replace the primer, operated from the instrument board.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 171\3\  img113
Date  26th June 1922
  
R R 748 (6 H) IS H 268. 10-9-20) G 2944
ORIGINAL
COMPLETED 29.7.22.
STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS.
Date 26.6.22.
X No.4387/B
Description of Parts.
Pilot Jet to replace primer - to be operated from instrument board.
Origin.
To improve starting.
Experimental Test Report.
We have had pilot jets fitted to cars for twelve months. The advantages with the pilot jet are -
(1) No pumping required.
(2) Engine can be kept running when started up cold.
Road Test Report.
Fitted to 1.EX 6000 miles.
" " 6.EX 3000 "
Fitted to Riveria trials cars 1922.
Fitted as standard to all R-R cars produced at Springfield U.S.A.
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 :-
Series......... £.........
Series......... £.........
Series......... £.........
See My Jul/2/1/29A/17/7/22
Storekeeper advised re above:
Storekeeper's Signature.
Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct. E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hives.
Weight of Old Part.
Cost of Old Part Fitted to chassis £3. 1. 10
Weight of New Part.
Cost of New Part Fitted to chassis £4. 17. 10
Difference per Car.
Difference per Car Fitted to chassis £1. 16. 0 Increase.
Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. My. 7.7.22.
SIGNATURES, DATE, REMARKS
Mr. JOHNSON, 24.7.22, ditto - CJ.
Mr. E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Johnson, 24.7.22, Agreed, if priming device parts in stock are used up first. BJ.
Mr. ROYCE, 25.7.22, Agreed. FHR cannot see that this should cost more.
Mr. WORMALD, 21.7.22, Agreed. Wor. {Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}
Mr. BARRINGTON, 26.6.22, Agreed. Rs. {Sir Henry Royce's Secretary}
Mr. Rowledge., 28.6.22, Agreed. Da. {Bernard Day - Chassis Design}
Mr. DAY, 28.6.22, Agreed. BY. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer}
Mr. BAILEY, 28.6.22, Agreed. EP. {G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}
Mr. PLATFORD, 25.5.22, Agreed. EP. {G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}
Mr. NORTHEY, 28.6.22, Agreed. PN. {Mr Northey}
EWT for R.R. Inc.
  
  
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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