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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 concerning the Peto & Radford and Exide batteries.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 38\5\  Scan292
Date  16th September 1922
  
R.R. 755 (5 H) (S.J. 297, 17-10-21) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 8057.

X3398

STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS.

Description of Parts.
EFC
Peto & Radford Battery type BD.{Mr Berend}11 (simultaneously with Exide battery type 6BXRE5)

Origin.
Desirability of using a more durable battery.

Experimental Test Report.
See EFC/TS.3.22 & EFC/118.9.22. attached.

Road Test Report.
See attached sheet.

Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct.

Weight of Old Part. with battery box. 99 lbs.
Cost of Old Part. (Exide) £ 7. 5. 0

Weight of New Part. Not needing battery box. 99 lbs.
Cost of New Part. (P & R) £ 5.12.6

Difference per Car. £ 1.12.6 decrease.

Signature of Mr De LOOSE that above is correct.

Date 16.9.22.
X No. 3398
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 :-
Series......... £..........
Series......... £..........
Series......... £..........

Storekeeper advised re above:
Storekeeper's Signature

SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS
Mr. JOHNSON | 12 Dec | agreed F.H.R.
Mr. ROYCE | 12.12.22. | Agreed. FHR. I understand no increase in weight and they could not give us any other battery to give less weight as they have not a suitable
Mr. WORMALD | 9.12.22. | Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} (Std. model & the present Exide are giving much trouble in car service.
Mr. ROWLEDGE | 9.11.22. | Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge} {P & R have also a good model for 40/50
Mr. DAY | 6.12.22. | Agreed, provided that a.h. capacity is not 20% increased over present standard and advantage is taken of the absence of battery box to reduce the weight. Day
Mr. BAILEY | 10.10.22 | agreed By
Mr. PLATFORD | 10.10.22. | Agreed. EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}
Mr. NORTHEY | 25.4.22. | Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey}

EXP. DEPT H.I. inc
  
  


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