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, specifically the Sleeve type Watford Magneto.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 172\3\ img055 | |
| Date | 15th September 1921 | |
| R R 755 (S H) (S H 268, 29-9-20) G 2254 ORIGINAL COMPLETED 18.11.21 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 15.9.21. Drawing No. 4181c. Description of Parts. Sleeve type Watford Magneto. Origin. To improve running on magneto ignition. Experimental Test Report. On the bench test these magnetos spark at a lower speed with any position of the contact breaker. Road Test Report. Run 6,000 miles on 6.EX, " 11,000 " " 1.EX, " 2,000 " " 2.EX. These magnetos proved a definite advantage over the present standard magneto. X 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. Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hives. Weight of Old Part. Cost of Old Part. £ 12. 10. 0 Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £ 12. 10. 0 Difference per Car. Difference per Car. £ None. Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. D/Rd. 16.9.21. Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on :- Series...... £...... Series...... £...... Series...... £...... Storekeeper advised re above : Storekeeper's Signature. SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS Mr. JOHNSON | 18.11.21 | Agreed when present stock is exhausted. BJ. Mr. B. Johnson. | 10.10.21 | Agreed if no loss by scrap etc. BJ. Mr. ROYCE | 13.10.21 | Agreed FHR Mr. WORMALD | 19.9.21 | Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Mr. BARRINGTON | 19.9.21 | He used these machines at Napiers', had considerable trouble in early days, mainly flopping of sleeves, i believe satisfactory now. Agreed. CB. Mr. DAY | 15.9.21 | Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} Mr. BAILEY | 14.9.21 | Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Mr. PLATFORD | 15.9.21 | Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} Mr. NORTHEY | 4.10.21 | Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} EWT for R R Inc CJ. | ||