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 {E. Fowler Clarke - Electrical Engineer} 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 {E. Fowler Clarke - Electrical Engineer} /TS.3.22 & EFC {E. Fowler Clarke - Electrical Engineer} /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 | ||
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).