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).
Extract detailing delays on 'R' Series material pending decisions on improvements for several components.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 45\3\ Scan117 | |
| Date | 11th February 1921 | |
| X4062 Extract from By10/H 11.2.21. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} from Hy.{Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer} X.2565. "R" SERIES MATERIAL. The following sections have been held up in view of the possibility of the Experimental Dept. wishing to bring in improvements for the various sections on the above series. a.{Mr Adams} Petrol Tank. X.3888/9. The question of Side Filler, level indicator, and provision for emergency scheme combined in tank. b. Dunlop Wheels. X.3725. Whether we are to go on to type of wheel suitable for straight-sided tyres. c. Rear Engine Feet. X.4062. We have not heard anything in regard to the proposal of using drop forgings for the engine feet in place of the steel castings. We have not ordered any steel castings for "R" sereis, and would like to have your comments on the possibilities of the drop forge scheme. d.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} Wiring. X.4087. The real issue here is the question of whether we should use the RR switch, RR switchbox, Junc-tion box and Locked Ignition switch. In connec-tion with this, certain items on the steering column switch and also the switch for the Klaxon Horn as a Unit, are held up. Of course standardisation sheets will be required for all of the above items, and if there is no possibility of bringing in the parts referred to, for "R" series, we would like to know in order that we may release them to the Order Office who certainly will have to have them released in the near future from the point of view of obtaining material for the works. By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} | ||