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. | ||