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).
List of agreed-upon design and manufacturing modifications for various vehicle components.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 18\6\ Scan011 | |
Date | 9th June 1919 | |
- 3 - Bn{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington}1/W9.6.19 Washers were not called for, and these would be necessary. Starting Handle Shaft. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} 2910 The Production Drawing Office proposed that this Shaft should be recessed at those points where grinding is unnecessary for the convenience of manufacture. This was agreed. Steering Box Attachment Bolt. K.{Mr Kilner} 4209. The Production Drawing Office desire to correct this quoted number of bolt to K.{Mr Kilner} 4214. This was agreed. Adjustment Bolt for Starter Motor. K.{Mr Kilner} 111 The Production Drawing Office desire to correct the number quoted to K.{Mr Kilner} 211. This was agreed. Ignition Control Bell. F.{Mr Friese} 17757. The Production Drawing Office desire to alter the length of the bell crank in order to provide an increased range of control of from 50 to 60 degrees on the fly wheel. This was agreed. Petrol Tank Plug. F.{Mr Friese} 176 The Works requested that the Draw shown on the inside of this plug should be removed to facilitate manufacture. This was agreed. Frame side members The Production Drawing Office desire to alter drilling for the early shock absorber brackets to suit the new type. This was agreed provided that frames already drilled could be brought in. Bn.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} Bm | ||