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 regarding the use of standard nuts on the engine coupling.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 74\3\ scan0006 | |
| Date | 3rd October 1923 | |
| R.R. 755 (10H) (SL 72 18-7-23) MP 274954s. X3435 Completed 26-10-23 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. NUTS ON ENGINE COUPLING. Date 3.10.23. Origin. To use standard pieces. Experimental Test Report. At present special nuts are used in engine coupling - standard nuts are recommended. Road Test Report. Adopted by Springfield. [Box on right] X No. 3435 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. Weight of Old Part. Cost of Old Part. £ Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £ Difference per Car. Difference per Car. £ Negligible. Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on:- Series......... £......... Series......... £......... Series......... £......... Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. My/JW 15.10.23. SIGNATURES DATE REMARKS MR. JOHNSON 25 oct agreed CJohnson MR. B. JOHNSON 24.10.23 agreed BJ MR. ROYCE 20.10.23 Agreed, FHR. MR. WORMALD 16.10.23 Agreed, Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} MR. ROWLEDGE 4.10.23 Agreed, Rg.{Mr Rowledge} MR. DAY 5.10.23 Agreed, Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} MR. BAILEY 23.10.23 Agreed, BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} MR. PLATFORD 4.10.23 Agreed, EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} MR. ELLIOTT 15.10.23 Agreed, E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} MR. NORTHEY 4.10.23 Agreed, PN.{Mr Northey} MR. HIVES 24.10.23 Agreed, E.Hives. [Stamp across document] H.P. CHASSIS | ||