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).
Design of petrol tank filler caps for the 20 HP and 40/50 models.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 49\3\ Scan257 | |
| Date | 25th October 1923 | |
| X4266 BJ. from Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}1/LG25.10.23. Y3755 X4266 PETROL TANK FILLER CAP. With reference to the 20 HP. Petrol Filler cap. We propose standardising the method of fixing the cap by means of a chain so that even if it is not fixed properly, it cannot be lost. With regard to the complaint of the 40/50 mentioned in your memo. We think it is very doubtful whether R.{Sir Henry Royce} would agree to altering the design because of a practical joker being able to release the pressure. If you wish, of course, we could take this up with R.{Sir Henry Royce} on our next visit. We should like to know whether this is an isolated case on the 40/50. At the Works, we are very pleased with the present 40/50 Petrol tank filler cap. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} BY12/H10.10.23 and copy of note from Sp.{Mr Spinney} attc. | ||