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).
Proposed standardization of a chassis part, the water connection from the radiator to the pump.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 81\2\ scan0135 | |
| Date | 22th February 1924 | |
| R.R.A.160-1 16M-2-1-23 46625 ROLLS-ROYCE OF AMERICA, INC. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. PROPOSED STANDARDIZATION OF CHASSIS PARTS No. 54 To Mr. Belnap The following is proposed: PIECE NOS. AFFECTED: E-18381 SECTION NO.: 5190 NAME OF PARTS: Water Connection (Radiator to Pump) DESCRIPTION of Alteration: To break this pipe near pump as shown on print A-5207 and use E-18196 (bottom radiator connection) again on inlet of water pump. To omit clip E-19476 on wheelcase. It is proposed later to combine E-18196 with the pump inlet casting. PURPOSE of Alteration: It is found that long suction pipe attached rigidly to pump has tendency to pull pump out of line and cause leaks. With modification proposed clip on wheelcase to support overhung pipe becomes unnecessary. Alteration No. 4559/A Date February 22, 1924. Signatures implying agreement with the alteration: NAME, INITIALS, DATE Mr. Olley, Oy, 2/17/24 Mr. Nadin, Na{Mr Nadin} Mr. Bagnall, Bg Mr. Hulley, WHH Mr. Southern, JS{Mr Johnson's Secretary} Mr. Caswell, JEC Mr. Ross, ACR Mr. Beaver, HCB Mr. Belnap Mr. Harkness, THH Mr. Royce Mr. Johnson We propose to put this alteration into regular manufacture on April 5th unless we hear from Mr. Johnson and Mr. Royce to the contrary. Tested: Not tested. Estimated cost: 50 cents Proposed Chassis at which alteration should start: 805. Cost of parts scrapped, if any: none. Increase in weight, if any: none. | ||