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 report for a new serrated magneto drive, including test results, cost analysis, and approval signatures.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 172\3\ img032 | |
| Date | 29th September 1920 | |
| R R 755 (5 H) (S.H. 187, 20-8-20) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 9807. (I.N) COMPLETED 20.10.20 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 29.9.20. X No. 3699. Drawing No. N.2142. Part List. Description of Parts. ORIGINAL C of A stamp: 29 SEP 1920 New type magneto drive (serrated). Origin. RECEIVED Present magneto drive does not retain oil, collects dirt and wears rapidly. Experimental Test Report. This has run 70 hours on test bench engine, is excellent for oil retaining and absence of wear. Road Test Report. Run 11,000 miles on 40GB. " 8,000 " " 4EX. We have had no troubles at all. [Action 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 [TICKED] Use existing stock. Alteration effective on future Chassis. Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hives. Weight of Old Part. --------- Cost of Old Part. £ 6.1.2 Weight of New Part. --------- Cost of New Part. £ 6.0.0. Difference per Car. Approx. 6 oz. lighter. Difference per Car. £ -.1.2 Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on :- Series.........£....... Series.........£....... Series.........£....... Storekeeper advised re above: Storekeeper's Signature. Signature of Mr. DeLOOZE that above is correct (Sgd) Rd. 1.10.20. SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS Mr. JOHNSON | 6.10.20 | Agreed J Mr. ROYCE | 16.10.20 | Agreed. F.H.R. saving consider estimate defective. Should have said direct money. Mr. WORMALD | 4-10-20 | Agreed Wor{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Mr. BARRINGTON | 29/9/20 | Agreed. B Mr. DAY | 29.9.20. | Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} Mr. BAILEY | 1-10-20 | agreed By Mr. PLATFORD | 30.9.20. | Agreed on behalf of EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} Maddocks. To commence on "P" Series. No scrap. Mr. NORTHEY | 30.9.20. | Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} | ||