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 chassis parts, specifically alterations to taper bolts fixing steering levers to pivots.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 49\4\ Scan191 | |
| Date | 24th September 1923 | |
| R.R. 758 (10M) (SL 72 18-7-23) MP 274954s. Handwritten: X 3441 Completed 26-10-23 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 24.9.23. Description of Parts. Alterations to - TAPER BOLTS FIXING STEERING LEVERS TO PIVOTS. Origin: To improve design, and facilitate production. Experimental Test Report: This modification consists of making the taper portion of the bolt longer of in order to get better fit in reamed taper holes. Road Test Report: Adopted by Springfield. No road tests in England considered necessary. Weight of Old Part. £ Weight of New Part. £ Difference per Car. Cost of Old Part. £ Cost of New Part. £ Difference per Car. £ Negligible. Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. MV/JW 15.10.23. Right side box: X No. 3441 Drawing No. Part List [X] 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.........£......... Signatures Table: SIGNATURES, DATE, REMARKS MR. JOHNSON, 25 OCT, agreed GJohnson MR. B. JOHNSON, 25.10.23, FWJ H MR. ROYCE, 20.10.23, Agreed. FHR. MR. WORMALD, 16.10.23, Agreed. Wor. {Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} MR. ROWLEDGE, 24.9.23, Agreed. Rg. {Mr Rowledge} MR. DAY, 27.9.23, Agreed. Da. {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} MR. BAILEY, 27.9.23, Agreed. BY. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Already altered and America advised 18.8.22 of alteration for adoption. MR. PLATFORD, 24.9.23, Agreed. EP. {G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} R. {Sir Henry Royce} approves for Springfield H&H practice. MR. ELLIOTT, 15.10.23, Agreed. E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} MR. NORTHEY, 1.10.23, Agreed. PN. {Mr Northey} MR. HIVES, 24.10.23, Agreed. E.Hives. [Stamp] H.P. CHASSIS | ||