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 chassis parts concerning the front engine guard.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 81\2\ scan0072 | |
| Date | 30th October 1923 | |
| R.R.A.160-1 10M-2-1-23 45625 ROLLS-ROYCE OF AMERICA, INC. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. PROPOSED STANDARDIZATION OF CHASSIS PARTS No. 24 Alteration No. 4030/A Date October 30, 1923 To Mr. Belnap The following is proposed: PIECE NOS. AFFECTED: A-2219 SECTION NO.: 7040 NAME OF PARTS: Front Engine Guard DESCRIPTION of Alteration: To immediately discontinue the practice of bolting this to the flange on the cover of the fan belt pulley, and bolt it to the frame only setting it down 1/4" where it fastens at present to the flange of the cover to make it definitely clear. To fasten it by four bolts to the frame only. Tested: 3500 miles without cracking. (Earlier guard showed cracks after 1000 miles.) No noise or squeaking from guard bolted to frame. PURPOSE of Alteration: Found that when front guard is fastened to both frame and engine it cracks in the corners because of relative movement of frame and engine. Signatures implying agreement with the alteration: NAME, INITIALS, DATE Mr. Olley, Oy (sick), Aug. 17 Mr. Nadin, Bg, " " Mr. Bagnall, WHB, " " Mr. Hulley, JS{Mr Johnson's Secretary}, " " Mr. Southern, EWC, " " Mr. Caswell, ACR, " " Mr. Ross, HCB, " " Mr. Beaver, LJB, " " Mr. Belnap, THH, " " Mr. Harkness Mr. Royce Mr. Johnson We propose to put this alteration into regular manufacture on immediately unless we hear from Mr. Johnson and Mr. Royce to the contrary. Tested: 3500 miles without cracking. Estimated cost: No change Proposed Chassis at which alteration should start: 700 Cost of parts scrapped, if any: none Increase in weight, if any: none. Handwritten text: X4616 X1371 | ||