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 for a diamond engine mounting with new water connections.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 102\2\ scan0048 | |
| Date | 8th October 1931 | |
| RR 755 (10H) (B459. 24-10-30) 6/3185. X5830 COMPLETED 9.11.31 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date: 8.10.31 Crossed out numbers: 5005, 5830 X No. 634 Drawing No. 74/1/3284 Part List No. 3813 Description of Parts: DIAMOND ENGINE MOUNTING INCORPORATING NEW WATER CONNECTIONS. Origin: To overcome booms in body. Experimental Test Report: Fitted to 19-GIV for 15,000 miles test. Road Test Report: Fitted to 19-GIV and run 15,000 miles in France. The mounting has shown no defects and the body has been free from booms. Disposal Options: 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. Weight of Old Part: Weight of New Part: Difference per Car (Weight): 3-17-3 Cost of Old Part: £ Cost of New Part: £ Difference per Car (Cost): £ 3-3-10 Increase Signature from Cost Dept. that above is correct: /C.C./10.11.31. U.K./W.S.L./ Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on:- Series.......£....... Series.......£....... Series.......£....... Approvals Table: INITIAL | DATE | REMARKS SG.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} | 1.1.32 | Agreed Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} R.{Sir Henry Royce} | 21.10.31. | Agreed RHW. WOR.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} | 9.10.31. | Agreed Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} C. | 9.10.31. | Agreed C. RG.{Mr Rowledge} | 9.10.31. | Agreed Rg.{Mr Rowledge} DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} | 10.10.31. | Agreed Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} | 9.10.31. | Agreed By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} | 15.10.31. | Agreed EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} | 14.10.31. | Agreed AE. PN.{Mr Northey} | 16.10.31. | Agreed PN.{Mr Northey} HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | 16.10.31. | Agreed. Stamp: 20/25 H.P. CLASS | ||