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 form for a new Overton Motor Centre Ball, detailing test results, costs, and approvals.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 171\2\ img099 | |
| Date | 18th March 1926 | |
| ORIGINAL. STANDARDISATION OF CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Part: OVERTON MOTOR CENTRE BALL REASON FOR CHANGE: BEARING ON SWIVEL END Origin: To overcome binding of servo due to wear of bearing. Load Test Report: Fitted to BI-XC and run 17 miles. No comment. Dissembled and examined at 200 miles. Finish of journal just as good. in an excellent condition. Experimental Test Report: Fitted to CI-XC to overcome closure of bearing which caused bind. One servo end rod and ball. to improve efficiency. The number of the first chassis on which the new part will be fitted... 'P' Series. Date when chassis will be handed to test.... Cost of scrapped material, if any... Nil. Cost of jigs and tools... £50. Difference in cost per car... On Increase ... On Decrease ... Simultaneously from per car that above comes into effect. Drg. No. A.12.cc. APPROVAL TABLE: INITIAL | DATE | REMARKS CS | 9.2.26 | Agreed R | 9.2.26 | Agreed W.o.R | 9.2.26 | Agreed C | 9.2.26 | Agreed A.G.E | 9.2.26 | Agreed A.F.S | 9.2.26 | Agreed E.B. | 10.02.26 | Agreed on 'x'. E | 10.2.26 | Agreed H.P.R | 11.2.26 | Agreed H.S. | 11.2.26 | Agreed Top left box: X, 17.3.26, 18.3.26, CH. M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} | ||