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 20 HP Battery Ignition Condenser with improved connections.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 172\2\ img030 | |
| Date | 20th August 1924 | |
| RR 755 (10H) (SL391 2-11-23) MP 261297 ORIGINAL COMPLETED 5.9.24. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 20.8.24. X No. 4430 Description of Parts. 20 HP. Battery Ignition Condenser with improved connections to LeC.1745 (See R7/M19.5.23). Origin. Desirability of prevention of burning away of platinum contact points due to imperfect condenser connections. Experimental Test Report. A condenser designated 1C has been made to LeC.1745. This was received from the shop on 18.10.23. and satisfactorily underwent our production test. It was then put on 6-G-11 and remained on that car until 10,826 miles had been completed, no trouble whatever having been experienced with the condenser and the platinum points remained in contd. over - Road Test Report. Run 10,826 miles on 6-G-11 Weight of Old Part. Cost of Old Part. £ 3. 10d. Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £ 4. 10d. Difference per Car. Difference per Car. £ 1. 0d. increase. Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. LV/Rhs. 28.8.24. Drawing No. Part List 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 Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on:- Series.....£......... Series.....£......... Series.....£......... SIGNATURES DATE REMARKS MR. JOHNSON 4.9.24 Agreed. C.Johnson. Do not wait for B.J's signature. MR. B. JOHNSON MR. ROYCE 29/8/24 Agreed urgent, because solution coming forward MR. WORMALD 20.9.24 Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} MR. ROWLEDGE 21.8.24 Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge} MR. DAY 22.8.24 Agreed. Ds. MR. BAILEY 20.8.24 Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} MR. PLATFORD 22.8.24 Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} MR. ELLIOTT 28/8/24 Agreed AE MR. NORTHEY 22.8.24 Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} MR. HIVES 1.9.24 Agreed. E.Hives. | ||