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 for side steering tube joint lubrication.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 172\1\ img067 | |
| Date | 6th October 1924 | |
| RR 755 (10H) (SL391 2-11-23) MP 281297 COMPLETED 5.11.24. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. SIDE STEERING TUBE JOINT LUBRICATION. Origin. To improve lubrication. Experimental Test Report. We allow considerable movement in spring controlled joint. The modification is to ensure that the sliding surfaces as well as the ball, is sufficiently lubricated. We have complaints of squeaks with the present scheme. Shown on LF469 Road Test Report. Fitted to 6-G-11 - run 3200 miles. No trouble. 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. £ 11. 9d. Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £ 12. 11d. Difference per Car. Difference per Car. £ 1. 2d. increase. Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. W/Rhs. 8.10.24. Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on:- Series..........£...... Series..........£...... Series..........£...... SIGNATURES DATE REMARKS MR. JOHNSON 5.11.24 Agreed. C.Johnson. MR. B. JOHNSON 5.11.24 Agreed. B.J. MR. ROYCE 7/10/24 Agreed FH Royce MR. WORMALD 10.10.24 Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} MR. ROWLEDGE Away. MR. DAY 5.10.24 Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} MR. BAILEY 7.10.24 Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} MR. PLATFORD 7.10.24 Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} Refer my report on this matter EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}18/H3.10.24. MR. ELLIOTT 7/10/24 Agreed AE MR. NORTHEY 7.10.24 Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} MR. HIVES 31.10.24 Agreed. E.Hives. (Watermark Text: ORIGINAL R-R CHASSIS) | ||