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 a Ferodo strip for the bonnet rest to prevent wear and rattles.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 171\3\ img137 | |
| Date | 5th September 1922 | |
| R.R. 755 (5 H) (S. 29). 1-10-21. G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 3057. COMPLETED 17.10.22 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 5.9.22. Drawing No. X No.4340 Part List Description of Parts. R FERODO STRIP FOR BONNET REST. Origin. To prevent wear and bonnet rattles. Experimental Test Report. This alteration consists of a different method of fixing the Ferodo strip - at present the strip is being rivetted to the bonnet itself - on the new proposed design it is laced on the bonnet supports. The Goshawk is fitted in the same way. Road Test Report. Run 1400 miles on 5.EX Car. Similar scheme has run 70,000 miles on Goshawk-11 cars. 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.......... £......... Storekeeper advised re above: Storekeeper's Signature Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct. E.Hives. Weight of Old Part. Cost of Old Part. £ -- Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £ -- Difference per Car. £ Negligible increase. Signature of Mr. De LOOSE that above is correct. Hy{Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer}/JW 25.9.22. SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS Mr. JOHNSON, Mr. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Johnson. | 27.9.22 | Agreed. CJ. Mr. ROYCE | 28.9.22 | Agreed F.H.R. / unfault. Mr. WORMALD | 26.9.22 | Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Mr. ROWLEDGE | 12.9.22 | Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge} Mr. DAY | 9.9.22 | Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} Mr. BAILEY | 11.9.22 | Agreed. BY Mr. PLATFORD | 11.9.22 | Agreed. In use successfully on American made R-R for some considerable time. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} Mr. NORTHEY, E.W.L. for R.R. Inc. | 6.9.22 | Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} | ||