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).
Proposal for a modification to the oil filler on the rear axle to improve accessibility.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 49\2\ Scan171 | |
| Date | 8th October 1923 | |
| STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. COMPLETED 2.11.23. Description of Parts: OIL FILLER ON REAR AXLE. Origin: To improve accessibility. Experimental Test Report: The present filler is very inaccessible - the proposed modification consists of screwing a plug into the end cover and filling the axle by means of a syringe. Road Test Report: Adopted by Springfield. Weight of Old Part: Weight of New Part: Difference per Car: Cost of Old Part: Cost of New Part: Difference per Car: 2/11d. saving. Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. My/JW 29.10.23 X No. 3457 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......... £......... SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS MR. JOHNSON | 23 Nov | agreed Johnson MR. B. JOHNSON | 1.11.23 | agreed MR. ROYCE | 20.10.23 | Agreed. FHR. Ought not 20 HP to have similar scheme - quite wrong for it to be possible to overfit. MR. WORMALD | 30.10.23 | Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} MR. ROWLEDGE | 10.10.23 | Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge} MR. DAY | 10.10.23 | Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} MR. BAILEY | 23.10.23 | A Do not agree scheme proposed is better. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} MR. PLATFORD | 9.10.23 | Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} R.{Sir Henry Royce} recommends use Derby. MR. ELLIOTT | 15.10.23 | Agreed. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} MR. NORTHEY | 9.10.23 | Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} MR. HIVES | 31.10.23 | Agreed. E.Hives. | ||