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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 for the R.O.1. Watford magneto and easily detached magneto drive.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 172\2\  img017
Date  25th September 1923
  
STANDARDISATION OF CHASSIS PARTS.
COMPLETED - 17.10.23.
Date 25.9.23.
X No. 3551
Drawing No.
Part List
Description of Parts. R.O.1. WATFORD MAGNETO AND EASILY DETACHED MAGNETO DRIVE.
Origin: To improve reliability.
Experimental Test Report.
The arrangement consists of a single cyl. type magneto used in connection with standard battery H.T. distributor. Normally, the magneto does not turn - The drive is arranged so that it can be quickly engaged without skill.
Road Test Report.
Run 6100 miles on 6-G-11.
" 950 " " 4-G-11.
" 1750 " " 5.G.11.
No troubles.
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.
Weight of Old Part.
Cost of Old Part. £
Weight of New Part.
Cost of New Part. £9. 13. 9
Difference per Car.
Difference per Car. £9. 13 9 increase.
Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on:-
Series............£............
Series............£............
Series............£............
Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. My/JW 10.10.23
SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS
MR. JOHNSON | 17.10.23 | Agreed. CJ.
MR. B. JOHNSON | 17.10.23 | Agreed. BJ.
MR. ROYCE | 11/10/23 | Agreed FHR Seems an excellent design & for the good reputation of the firm it should be adopted. FHR.
MR. WORMALD | 26.10.23 | Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}
MR. ROWLEDGE | 3.10.23 | Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge}
MR. DAY | 10.10.23 | Agreed DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}
MR. BAILEY | 27.9.23 | Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer}
MR. PLATFORD | 26.9.23 | Agreed. E.P. Consideration to be given as to changing E.C.6. Mag. in case complaint dynamo drive rattle. E.P.
MR. ELLIOTT | 9/10/23 | Agreed AE.
MR. NORTHEY | 1.10.23 | Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey}
MR. HIVES | 16.10.23 | Agreed. E.Hives.
  
  


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