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 and test results for rear shock absorbers.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 78\2\ scan0355 | |
| Date | 28th May 1920 | |
| R R 765 (5 H) (S H 268. 29-9-20) G 2954 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS. Origin. To assist in keeping the car more steady. Experimental Test Report. Set with latest improvements have run 90 hours on bumping rig. Previous set ran for 50 hours. Road Test Report. Set with latest improvements have run 7000 miles on 49-GB Car. Eight other cars have been fitted with these shock absorbers. Date 28.5.20 X No. 3912 Drawing No. F.7754 Part List F.7754 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...... £........ Storekeeper advised re above: Storekeeper's Signature. Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hives. Weight of Old Part. £ Cost of Old Part. £ Weight of New Part. £ Cost of New Part. £ Difference per Car. £ Difference per Car. £ Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS Mr. JOHNSON | 3.6.20 | Await 10,000 miles. C.Johnson. Mr. ROYCE | 8.6.20 | Agreed, certainly in this case wait for thorough test. Mr. WORMALD | 31.5.20 | Prefer to wait 10,000 miles run. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Mr. BARRINGTON | 31.5.20 | Agreed. The cure of the noise at low speeds is very urgent. BN.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} Mr. DAY | 31.5.20 | Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} Mr. BAILEY | 2.6.20 | Consider 10,000 miles test is essential before moving to actual instal on cars. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Mr. PLATFORD | 29.5.20 | Agreed if complaints overcome. See EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}15 F28.5.20. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} Mr. NORTHEY | 31.5.20 | Agreed after completion of standard test. PN.{Mr Northey} | ||