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 form for a modification to the ignition switch.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 172\3\ img065 | |
| Date | 26th October 1922 | |
| R.R. 755 (5 M) (S.J. 291. 1-10-21. G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 2087. GOSHAWK COMPLETED 24.11.22 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. ORIGINAL. MODIFICATION TO IGNITION SWITCH. Origin. In order to arrange the switch suitable for magneto ignition. Experimental Test Report. This is the identical switch to the one which has run 100,000 miles on Goshawk cars with the addition of contacts for switching on and off the magneto. Road Test Report. So far, none of these switches have been run on the road. It is very necessary, however, to alter the dies immediately so that we shall be in a position to supply this type of switch. Road tests will be completed before any of these get in the customer's hands. Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hives. Weight of Old Part. £ ----- Cost of Old Part. £ ----- Weight of New Part. £ ----- Cost of New Part. £ 1s. 7d. Difference per Car. £ 1s. 7d. increase. Signature of Mr. De LOOSE that above is correct. My/JW. Right side boxes: X No4081. 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:- Nil. Series.....£......... Series.....£......... Series.....£......... Storekeeper advised re above: Storekeeper's Signature: SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS Mr. JOHNSON | 22.11.22 | Agreed provided satisfactory road tests are supplied before delivery to customers. Mr. ROYCE | 20/11/22 | Agreed FHR Mr. WORMALD | 31.10.22 | Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Mr. ROWLEDGE | 9.11.22 | Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge} Mr. DAY | 2.11.22 | Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} Mr. BAILEY | 1.11.22 | Agreed BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} No vital factor interfered with, only parts added. Mr. PLATFORD | 1.11.22 | Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} Mr. NORTHEY | 20.11.22 | Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} | ||