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 Bijur type Bendix drive for the starter motor, model Goshawk.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 40\5\ Scan110 | |
| Date | 6th December 1922 | |
| FR X3587 COMPLETED 1.1.23. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 6.12.22. X No.3587 Description of Parts. BIJUR TYPE BENDIX DRIVE FOR STARTER MOTOR. GOSHAWK. Origin. To improve reliability. Experimental Test Report. The present Bendix drive fitted to the 20 HP. is unsatisfactory because of the torsional springs breaking and because the teeth on flywheel are badly damaged after about twelve months service. The Bijur type Bendix is a definite improvement. Road Test Report. Fitted to 7-Goshawk-11 car. The starter has been operated 8,000 times - we consider this is equal to at least 40,000 miles. RECEIVED DEC 8 1922 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. Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hives. Cost of Old Part. £ see attc. Cost of New Part. £ Difference per Car. £ SIGNATURES DATE REMARKS Mr. JOHNSON 11.JAN.23 Agreed - difference in cost to be forwarded at the earliest possible moment - also cost of scrap. BJ. Mr. ROYCE 12.12.22 Agreed and urgent - Is it to be called Bijur Pinion or Bijur Bendix? FHR. Mr. WORMALD 8.12.22 Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Mr. ROWLEDGE Dec.8th.22 Agreed Rq. Mr. DAY 12.12.22 Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} Mr. BAILEY 11.12.22 Agreed - From trying same the engagement blow is materially reduced. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Mr. PLATFORD 9.12.22 Agreed on behalf of EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} away in U.S.A. J.A.Maddocks. Mr. NORTHEY 9.12.22 Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} | ||