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 document for fitting a further batch of improved exhaust valves for road testing.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 171\2\ img067 | |
Date | 12th November 1932 | |
ORIGINAL STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of part, or particulars of WHAT IS PROPOSED: TO FIT A FURTHER BATCH FOR ROAD TEST. Object: To prove exhaust valves incorporating on stems 1-C with bronze tapered bushes. Engine No. not available for test. Experimental Test Report. Fitted to EX-32. Road test has been carried out for inspection. DRAFT The number of the first chassis on which the new parts will be fitted........ G.2. series. Date when chassis will be handed to test. Nov.19th. 1932. Cost of scrapped material, if any........ Nil. Cost of jigs and tools........ £15. This sum has been passed on Dept. 11 vote on 26.11.32 The above items on Dept. 11 must have sanction. TABLE DATA: INITIAL | DATE | REMARKS CS | 12.11.32 | Agreed. R | | WOR{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} | 24.9.32 | Agreed to. C | 26.9.32 | Agreed. AR | 26.9.32 | Agreed. AO | 26.9.32 | Agreed. VB | 26.9.32 | Agreed. EB | 29.9.32 | Agreed. N.B. carburettor to have usual jetting. E | 11.10.32 | Agreed. Assuming that noise trouble is being passed on test car and no additional expense is incurred. RM{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | 22.9.32 | Agreed. HC | | Agreed. | ||