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 report for Jeavons Gaiters for Springs as an alternative to the 'Wefco' part.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 171\3\ img177 | |
Date | 5th June 1923 | |
R.R. 749 (5 H) (S.J. 191) 12-10-21. G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 3087. ORIGINAL COMPLETED 30.6.23 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 5.6.23 X No. 3745 Description of Parts. JEAVONS GAITERS FOR SPRINGS. 20 HP. CHASSIS. 40/50 HP. CHASSIS. Origin. As an alternative to the "Wefco". Experimental Test Report. The design of the Gaiter and the lacing is similar to the 'Wefco'. Road Test Report. Ran 8500 miles on 6-Coshawdell car. The appearance of the Gaiters is equal to the 'Wefco'. 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 :- NONE Series........£........ Series........£........ Series........£........ Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hives. Weight of Old Part. Cost of Old Part. 40/50 HP. or 20 HP. £1. 12. 6 Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £1. 18. 6 40/50 HP. £1. 15. 0 20 HP. Difference per Car. £0. 6. 0 increase for 40/50 £0. 2. 6 " " 20 HP Storekeeper advised re above: Storekeeper's Signature Signature of Mr. De LOOSE that above is correct. SIGNATURES DATE REMARKS Mr. JOHNSON 29.6.23 Agreed. CJ. 28.6.23 Agreed. BJ. Mr. ROYCE 19/6/23 Agreed FHR Mr. WORMALD 5.6.23 Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Mr. ROWLEDGE 8.6.23 Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge} Mr. DAY 6/6/23 agreed Dr Mr. BAILEY 5.6.23 Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Mr. PLATFORD 5.6.23 Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} Do not depart from Wefco at present. Mr. NORTHEY 7.6.23 Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} | ||