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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).
Test report and circulation memo regarding the standardisation of chassis parts.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 172\3\  img087
Date  20th December 1925
  
STANDARDISATION OF CHASSIS PARTS

Drawing No.
Part No.

Experimental Test Report.
(Faded mirrored text, likely reads: After these parts have covered X miles the part was removed for examination. All surfaces were in good condition considerably better than those from similar tests. No measurable wear had taken place.)

Road Test Report.
To run 10,000 miles on EX-13 as a test of bearing materials.
Fitted to EX-11 and EX-7 cool oil.

Weight of Old part.
Weight of New part.
Difference per Car.
Cost of Old part.
Cost of New part.
Difference per Car.

SIGNATURES
DATE
REMARKS

Circulation List:
MR. JOHNSON
MR. B. JOHNSON
MR. ROYCE
MR. WOMROW
MR. ROWLEDGE
MR. DAY
MR. BAILEY
MR. PLATFORD
MR. ELLIOT
MR. NORTHEY
MR. HIVES

Handwritten Notes & Stamps:
Handwritten: For cost please. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}
Handwritten: Kef 3425
Handwritten: E74206/7 / 9102
Signature next to Mr. Elliot: My/Ems
Stamp: RECEIVED DEC 21 1925
Stamp: RECEIVED FEB 19 1926
  
  


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