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).
Proposed standardization to fit steel washers in the rear axle to prevent bolt heads crushing into aluminum.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 81\2\ scan0138 | |
| Date | 22th February 1924 | |
| R.R.A.160-1 15M-2-1-23 45625 ROLLS-ROYCE OF AMERICA, INC. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. PROPOSED STANDARDIZATION OF CHASSIS PARTS Alteration No. 4570/A Date February 22, 1924 To Mr. Belnap The following is proposed: No. 35 PIECE NOS. AFFECTED: A-5190 SECTION NO.: 6120 NAME OF PARTS: Steel Washers in rear axle DESCRIPTION of Alteration: To fit steel washers A-5190 below bolt heads in flanges of rear axle case. PURPOSE of Alteration: To prevent bolt heads crushing into aluminum. (Bolt head crushed in about .002 when left over night with nut tightened up as tight as considered necessary). Signatures implying agreement with the alteration: NAME, INITIALS, DATE Mr. Olley, Oy, 1/22/24 Mr. Nadin, NE, " Mr. Bagnall, BG, " Mr. Hulley, THH, " Mr. Southern, JS{Mr Johnson's Secretary}, " Mr. Caswell, EHC, " Mr. Ross, ACR, " Mr. Beaver, HGB, " Mr. Belnap Mr. Harkness, THH, " Mr. Royce Mr. Johnson We propose to put this alteration into regular manufacture on March 30th. unless we hear from Mr. Johnson and Mr. Royce to the contrary. Tested: Not tested. Estimated cost: 47¢ Proposed Chassis at which alteration should start: 802. Cost of parts scrapped, if any: none. Increase in weight, if any: inconsiderable. | ||