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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 helical gears for old type 40/50 chassis.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 171\3\  img100
Date  13th July 1921
  
R R 766 (5 H) (S H 268, 10-9-20) G 2954
ORIGINAL
COMPLETED 3.9.21.
STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS.

Date 13.7.21.
X No. 4055
Drawing No.
Part List

Description of Parts.
Helical gears to old type 40/50 chassis.

Origin.
To overcome the trouble of noise with the paper gears.

Experimental Test Report.
Old cars fitted with paper gears are continually developing noisy. It is a very long and difficult job to quieten them.

Road Test Report.
Ran 8500 miles on 1731 chassis. Examined and found in excellent condition.

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 | 26.8.21 | Yes, if customer pays. C.Johnson.
Mr. B. Johnson. | 26.8.21 | Agreed. BJ.
Mr. ROYCE | 31.8.21 | Agreed FHR
Mr. WORMALD | 24.8.21 | Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}
Mr. BARRINGTON | 13.7.21 | Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge}
Mr. DAY | | Awaiting Sheet from Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}
Mr. BAILEY | 13.7.21 | Agreed. BY
Mr. PLATFORD | 13.7.21 | Agreed on behalf of EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} away in U.S.A. J.A. Maddocks.
Mr. NORTHEY | 14.6.21 | Agreed. P.N.
  
  


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