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 a 20 HP. Battery Ignition Condenser with improved connections.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 52\3\ Scan197 | |
| Date | 20th August 1924 | |
| RR 755 (10H) (SL391 2-11-23) MP 281297 Y4430 COMPLETED 5.9.24. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 20.8.24. Description of Parts. 20 HP. Battery Ignition Condenser with improved connections to Lec.1745 (See R7/M19.6.23). Origin. Desirability of prevention of burning away of platinum contact points due to imperfect condenser connections. Experimental Test Report. A condenser designated 1C has been made to Lec.1745. This was received from the Shop on 18.10.23. and satisfactorily underwent our production test. It was then put on XXXX 6-G-11 and remained on that car until 10,826 miles had been completed, no trouble whatever having been experienced with the condenser and the platinum points remained in contd. over - Road Test Report. Run 10,826 miles on 6-G-11 car. Weight of Old Part. Cost of Old Part. £ 3. 10d. Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £ 4. 10d. Difference per Car. Difference per Car. £ 1. 0. increase. Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. My/RHS. 23.8.24. [Right Hand Box] X No. 4430 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.........£......... [Signatures Table] SIGNATURES DATE REMARKS MR. JOHNSON 4 Sept agreed G Johnson MR. B. JOHNSON Do not wait for BJs signature MR. ROYCE 29.8.24 Agreed. Urgent, because so long in coming out. MR. WORMALD 20.8.24 Agreed. Wor. {Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} MR. ROWLEDGE 21.8.24 Agreed. Rg. {Mr Rowledge} MR. DAY 22.8.24 Agreed. Da. {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} MR. BAILEY 20.8.24 Agreed. BY. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} MR. PLATFORD 22.8.24 Agreed. EP. {G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} MR. ELLIOTT 28.8.24 Agreed. E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} MR. NORTHEY 22.8.24 Agreed. PN. {Mr Northey} MR. HIVES 1.9.24 Agreed. E.Hives. [Stamp] CHASSIS | ||