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 document for a condenser with an earthed connection for battery ignition systems.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 172\3\ img054 | |
| Date | 19th September 1921 | |
| R R 755 (S H) (S H 768. 20-9-20) G 8954 ORIGINAL. COMPLETED 27.10.21 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date: 19.9.21. X No.4054. Description of Parts: Condenser for battery ignition with earthed connection. Origin: To make a permanent earthed connection; at present the earthed circuit is completed through moving parts. Experimental Test Report: This design is undoubtedly a distinct improvement of the present. It will overcome complaints we have received of condensers having faulty connections. Road Test Report: Run 2000 miles on 2. EX Cars. Run 100 hours on the Bench Test. Given no trouble. Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct: E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hives. Weight of Old Part. Cost of Old Part: £ 0. 0. 8 Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part: £ 0. 4. 7 Difference per Car. Difference per Car: £ 0. 3. 11 increase. Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct: D/Rd 15.10.21. Drawing No. Part List A [X] 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. SIGNATURES: Mr. JOHNSON Mr. B. Johnson. DATE: 20.10.21 REMARKS: Agreed. CJ. BJ. in America. Mr. ROYCE DATE: 26/10/21 REMARKS: Agreed FHR Mr. WORMALD DATE: 19.10.21 REMARKS: Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Mr. HARRINGTON (struck through) Mr. Howledge. DATE: 19.9.21 REMARKS: Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge} Mr. DAY DATE: 22.9.21 REMARKS: Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} Mr. BAILEY DATE: 19.9.21 REMARKS: Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Mr. PLATFORD DATE: 19.9.21 REMARKS: Agreed - to apply retrospectively in case ignition failure. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} Mr. NORTHEY EWT for R.{Sir Henry Royce} R.{Sir Henry Royce} Inc. DATE: 23.9.21 REMARKS: Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} | ||