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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, replacing R-R grease caps with 'Enots' lubricators.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 171\3\  img106
Date  19th September 1921
  
R R 746 (5 H) (S H 268, 10-9-20) G 8364
ORIGINAL
COMPLETED 24.11.21
STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS.
Date 19.9.21.
X No. 4400.
Drawing No.
Part List
Description of Parts.
"ENOTS" LUBRICATORS IN PLACE OF R-R GREASE CAPS.
Origin.
To increase the efficiency of the lubrication - to reduce time taken in oiling R-R Car.
Experimental Test Report.
When these lubricators are fitted, the time taken to lubricate a 40/50 chassis is only one-fifth the time it takes at present. The lubricating is done more efficiently without any mess.
See Hsl/LG1.7.21.
Road Test Report.
Fitted to 1.EX Car - 5000 miles.
Fitted to 2.EX Car - 2000 miles.
Fitted to Drivers' Demonstration car, run 1000 miles. Similar scheme fitted to 6.EX Car.
Side Box:
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.
Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct. E.Hives.
Weight of Old Part.
Cost of Old Part. £1. 3. 6
Weight of New Part.
Cost of New Part. £2. 0. 1½ Includes Grease gun.
Difference per Car.
Difference per Car. £0. 16. 7½ increase.
Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. D/Rd. 22.9.21.
SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS
Mr. JOHNSON | 23.11.21 | Agreed. C.Johnson.
Mr. B.JOHNSON. | 23.11.21 | Agreed. BJ.
Mr. ROYCE | 4.10.21 | Agreed FHR. most urgent modification, should lead to greater satisfaction in lubrication of such troublesome parts as spring pins &c R
Mr. WORMALD | 23.9.21 | Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}
Mr. BARRINGTON | 20.9.21 | Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge}
Mr. Rowledge. | 22.9.21 | Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}
Mr. DAY | 22.9.21 | Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}
Mr. BAILEY | 19.9.21 | Agreed. EY.
Mr. PLATFORD | 19.9.21 | Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}
Mr. NORTHEY EWT. FOR R.{Sir Henry Royce} R.{Sir Henry Royce} Inc. | 29.9.21 | Agreed. as important. P.N.
  
  


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