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 document, proposing the use of standard nuts on the engine coupling.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 171\3\ img197 | |
| Date | 3rd October 1923 | |
| R.R. 755 (10M) (SL 72 18-7-23) MP 274954s. COMPLETED 26.10.23. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 3.10.23. Description of Parts: NUTS ON ENGINE COUPLING. Origin: To use standard pieces. Experimental Test Report: At present special nuts nuts are used on engine coupling - standard nuts are recommended. Road Test Report: Adopted by Springfield. X No. 3435 Drawing No. 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. Weight of Old Part. £ Cost of Old Part. £ Weight of New Part. £ Cost of New Part. £ Difference per Car. £ Negligible. Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on:- Series...........£........... Series...........£........... Series...........£........... Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. MV/JW 15.10.23. SIGNATURES DATE REMARKS MR. JOHNSON, 25.10.23, Agreed. CJ. MR. B. JOHNSON, 25.10.23, Agreed. BJ. MR. ROYCE, 20/10/23, Agreed F Royce MR. WORMALD, 16.10.23, Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} MR. ROWLEDGE, 4.10.23, Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge} MR. DAY, 5-10-23, agreed Da{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} MR. BAILEY, 23.10.23, Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} MR. PLATFORD, 4.10.23, Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} MR. ELLIOTT, 15-10-23, Agreed AE MR. NORTHEY, 4.10.23, Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} MR. HIVES, 24.10.23, Agreed. E.Hives. [Green Stamp] H.P. CHASSIS | ||