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 a petrol tank with an improved side filler.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 68\1\ scan0274 | |
| Date | 30th April 1926 | |
| RR 755 (10H) (DB{Donald Bastow - Suspensions}130 12-9-24) MS 301225 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. COMPLETED 2.6.26. Date 30.4.26. Drawing No. X No. 8460 Description of Parts: PETROL TANK WITH IMPROVED SIDE FILLER Origin: To improve design. Experimental Test Report. The new tank has the following new features - (1) Large size sidefiller. (2) Reserve compartment. (3) Double petrol filters much larger area of gauze. (4) RR. level indicator. Road Test Report. Fitted to 11-EX - run 18,000 miles. Fitted to 7-EX - run 7,000 miles. Modifications have been made to level indicator and side filler to overcome original complaints. 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. Weight of New Part. Difference per Car. Cost of Old Part. £ 17. 9. 4d. Cost of New Part. £ 18. 3. 4d. Difference per Car. 14. 0d. 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/Rb.{R. Bowen} 29.5.26. SIGNATURES, DATES, REMARKS MR. JOHNSON MR. B. JOHNSON, 1.6.26, Agreed MR. ROYCE, 3.5.26, Agreed. FHR. MR. WORMALD, 30.4.26, Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} MR. ROWLEDGE, 30.4.26, Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge} MR. DAY, 3.5.26, Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} MR. BAILEY, 3.5.26, Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} MR. PLATFORD, 4.5.26, Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} MR. ELLIOTT, 4.5.26, Agreed. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} MR. NORTHEY, 14.5.26, Agreed, but special care should be taken that the position of the air inlet is effective. PN.{Mr Northey} MR. HIVES, 31.5.26, Agreed. E.Hives. | ||