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 a special valve for the Autovac to reduce its effect on slow running.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 171\1\ img027 | |
| Date | 8th May 1926 | |
| STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts: SPECIAL VALVE FOR AUTOVAC. Origin: To reduce effect on slow running. Experimental Test Report: It has been proved that when the Autovac is exhausted and very rich mixture is drawn into the induction pipe, this upsets the slow running. The makers of the Autovac recommend fitting an extra valve on the induction pipe which makes the Autovac practically in-operative when the depression in the induction pipe exceed 7 lbs. Road Test Report: Ran 10,000 miles on 8-EX. 12 of these fittings have been supplied for Trials Cars, and special customers complaints - we have had no trouble with them. Weight of Old Part. Weight of New Part. Difference per Car. Cost of Old Part: £ 2. 2. 0 Cost of New Part: £ 2. 6. 0 Difference per Car: £ 4. 0d. increase. Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct: My/Rb.{R. Bowen} 26.4.26. Actions: 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. SIGNATURES: MR. JOHNSON MR. B. JOHNSON | DATE: 20.5.26 | REMARKS: Agreed. B. Johnson. MR. ROYCE | DATE: 15/5/26 | REMARKS: Agreed FHR MR. WORMALD | DATE: 22.4.26 | REMARKS: Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} MR. ROWLEDGE | DATE: 26.4.26 | REMARKS: Agreed. RG.{Mr Rowledge} MR. DAY | DATE: 24.4.26 | REMARKS: Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} MR. BAILEY | DATE: 22.4.26 | REMARKS: Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} MR. PLATFORD | DATE: 22.4.26 | REMARKS: Agreed, until something better obtained. Recommend immediate action and retrospective action in case complaints. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} MR. ELLIOTT | DATE: 24/4/26 | REMARKS: Agreed A.E. MR. NORTHEY | DATE: 23.4.26 | REMARKS: Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} MR. HIVES | DATE: 6.5.26 | REMARKS: Agreed. E.Hives. | ||