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 report for a lighter front axle.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 171\1\ img063 | |
| Date | 23th September 1926 | |
| RR 75B (10M) (DB{Donald Bastow - Suspensions}130 12-9-24) MS 301225 ORIGINAL COMPLETED 11.11.26 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 23.9.26 X No. 7420 Description of Parts: FRONT AXLE. Origin: To reduce weight. Drawing No. Part List: G74294 Experimental Test Report: Due to the altered trans-verse pivot inclination and improved pivot pin bearings, the steering with this axle is lighter. This is most noticeable with low pressure tyres. Road Test Report: This axle was fitted to 12-EX and ran 10,000 miles in France. There was no mechanical failure during the test. We consider it to be an improvement to the present axle. Fitted to 8-EX and 7-EX. [Options Box] A Scrap and replace at all costs, including Chassis already delivered to customers. B Scrap and replace on Chassis in works. [Ticked] C Scrap present stock and replace on all Chassis not yet handed to test. D Use existing stock Alteration effective on future Chassis. [Stamped across document: PHANTOM] Weight of Old Part: Weight of New Part: Difference per Car: Cost of Old Part: £ 59. 14. 0d. Cost of New Part: £ 61. 3. 0d. Difference per Car: £ 1. 9. 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} 8.11.26 SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS ------------------------------------------------ C.W.B. | 24.9.26 | Agreed. CWB. MR. B. JOHNSON | 10.11.26 | Agreed. BJ. MR. ROYCE | 25/9/26 | Agreed FHR MR. WORMALD | 24.9.26 | Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} MR. ROWLEDGE | 27.9.26 | Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge} MR. DAY | 27/9/26 | agreed Da{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} MR. BAILEY | 11.10.26 | Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} MR. PLATFORD | 27.9.26 | Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} MR. ELLIOTT | 27.9.26 | Agreed. EE MR. NORTHEY | 1.10.26 | Agreed provided that all those responsible for design are satisfied that the two holes drilled for the two lubricators at the ends will not prove a source of weakness. PN.{Mr Northey} MR. HIVES | 23.9.26 | Agreed. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | ||