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 exhaust fittings to prevent horsepower loss.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 104\2\ scan0014 | |
| Date | 4th January 1932 | |
| SS{S. Smith} 762 (10H) (19120, 13-10-31) BM. 3/7588. X5230. COMPLETED 27.4.32. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. Exhaust Fittings. Origin: G/RH.{R. Hollingworth} To prevent loss of HP by having a freer exhaust. Experimental Test Report. This arrangement uses P.II short type silencer front expansion box similar to P.II, 2" dia pipes and manifold. Road Test Report. Fitted to 18-GIV and ran 10,000 miles. The system with the exception of the manifold was satis factory. A new sliding joint manifold is to be incorporated. Weight of Old Part. Weight of New Part. Difference per Car. Cost of Old Part. £5-11-4 Cost of New Part. £11-12-2 Difference per Car. £6-0-10 Increase Signature from Cost Dept. that above is correct. GMRF 29/4/32 Handwritten notes: To be fitted to chassis from 181 of T series & U series. To be redesigned for V Series. Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on: Series.......£....... Series.......£....... Series.......£....... Drawing No. EX7140 Part List Stamp: Received 26 APR 1932 INITIALS | DATE | REMARKS SG.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} | 26-4-32 | Agreed Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} R.{Sir Henry Royce} | 10.1.32. | Agreed FHR. WOR.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} | 8.1.32. | Agreed Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} C. | 11.1.32. | Agreed C. RG.{Mr Rowledge} | 14.1.32. | Agreed Rg.{Mr Rowledge} DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} | 11.1.32. | Agreed Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} But we should like to see the proposed sliding joint on the manifold. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} | 11.1.32. | Agreed BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} | 14.1.32. | Agreed EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} Inclined to be 'tinny' on pick up. Worse when new. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} | 15.1.32. | Agreed AE. PN.{Mr Northey} | 11.1.32. | Agreed - Provided that manifold fracture can be avoided.PN.{Mr Northey} HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | | Agreed Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | ||