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. | ||