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, specifically the lubricator on the rear universal joint.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 172\1\ img065 | |
| Date | 10th September 1924 | |
| RR 755 (10M) (SL391 2-11-23) MP 281297 ORIGINAL COMPLETED 14.10.24. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 10.9.24. Description of Parts. LUBRICATOR ON REAR UNIVERSAL JOINT. Origin. To avoid lubricator fouling floorboards. X No. 4254 Drawing No. Part List Experimental Test Report. It was found on a number of cars that the lubricator on the rear universal joint was knocked off by fouling the coachwork. See report attached. Road Test Report. Run 17,590 miles on 7-G-1. No troubles. CHASSIS 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. £ 16. 4d. Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £ 1. 0. 0 Difference per Car. Difference per Car. £ 3. 8 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/Rns. 15.9.24. SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS MR. JOHNSON | 13.10.24 | Agreed. C.Johnson. MR. B. JOHNSON | 13.10.24 | Agreed. B.J. MR. ROYCE | 8/10/24 | Agreed FHR MR. WORMALD | 11.9.24 | Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} MR. ROWLEDGE | 15.9.24 | Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge} MR. DAY | 12.9.24 | Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} MR. BAILEY | 15.9.24 | Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} MR. PLATFORD | 12.9.24 | Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} MR. ELLIOTT | 8/10/24 | Agreed AE MR. NORTHEY | 12.9.24 | Agreed. EN. MR. HIVES | 11.10.24 | Agreed. E.Hives. | ||