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 of chassis parts, specifically replacing Lodge Plugs with Mercury GB3 Sparking Plugs.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 50\2\ Scan039 | |
| Date | 15th February 1921 | |
| R R 755 (S H) (S.H. 187, 20-8-20) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 2807. 14295 COMPLETED 21.2.21 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 15.2.21 X No. 4295. COPY. Description of Parts. Mercury GB3 Sparking Plugs. Origin. To avoid complaints we are having with Lodge Plugs. Experimental Test Report. see report attached. Road Test Report. Run 3,000 miles on the road, no trouble. We wish to order 500 and fit them to cars in order to confirm our tests. Drawing No. Part List. A 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. Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hives. Weight of Old Part. Cost of Old Part. £1. 5. 0 doz. Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £0. 18. 6 doz. Difference per Car. Difference per Car. £0. 6. 6 saving. Signature of Mr. DELOOZE that above is correct. D/Rd. 18.2.21. SIGNATURES DATE REMARKS Mr. JOHNSON 21.2.21 Agreed. Mr. ROYCE 21.2.21 Agreed. Consider this an urgent, efficient and economical move. Mr. WORMALD 18.2.21 Agreed. Mr. BARRINGTON 16.2.21 Agreed. Mr. DAY 16.2.21 Agreed. If the quality test referred to in report is passed. Mr. BAILEY 16.2.21 Agreed to enable us to order and test out 500 or 1000 plugs before moving. Mr. PLATFORD 16.2.21 Should like to try few on cars on test first. Mr. NORTHEY 21.2.21 Agreed. EWT for RR 3rd | ||