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 cotton 'A' fabric linings for Torque Reaction Dampers on the 20/25 HP.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 137\4\ scan0240 | |
Date | 18th December 1930 | |
RR 755 (10H) (3-7-30) BM. 6/2571. √634 COMPLETED 3.3.31. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 18.12.30. X No. 634. Drawing No. 5005. Part List Description of Parts. Cotton 'A' Fabric Linings for Torque Reaction Dampers, 20/25 HP. Origin. To improve reduce booming at 48 - 52 M.P.H. Experimental Test Report. Fitted to 14-G4, 17-G4, 18-G4., with beneficial results. The original damper setting is retained longer than when Ferodo friction discs are used. Road Test Report. At present completing 10,000 miles test on 18-G4. 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. Weight of Old Part. Weight of New Part. Difference per Car. Cost of Old Part. £0-2-7 Cost of New Part. £0-2-7 Wks. Difference per Car. £ none Signature from Cost Dept. that above is correct. GRK 24/1/31. Gornish 24/1/31 Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on :- Series..........£......... Series..........£......... Series..........£......... INITIAL DATE REMARKS SG.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} 2-3-31 Agreed Sg{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} R.{Sir Henry Royce} 21.2.31 Agreed FHR. WOR.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} 19.2.31 Agreed Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} C. 22.12.30 Agreed C. RG.{Mr Rowledge} 19.12.30 Agreed Rg.{Mr Rowledge} DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} 22.12.30 Agreed Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} 22.12.30 Agreed BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} 19.12.30 Agreed EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} and MX.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} 22.12.30 Agreed AE. PN.{Mr Northey} 23.12.30 Agreed PN.{Mr Northey} HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Agreed Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rn.{Mr Robinson} (Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} away) [STAMPED TEXT] Received J.S. 28 FEB 1931 [STAMPED TEXT] 25 CHASSIS | ||