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 parts for the lubrication of the universal joint at the rear of the gear box.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 171\3\ img091 | |
| Date | 5th April 1921 | |
| R R 768 (5 H) (S H 268, 19-2-20) G 2654 ORIGINAL COMPLETED 25.4.21 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 5.4.21. X No 4348 Drawing No. G8371/3 G8438/9 Part List Description of Parts. Lubrication of universal joint at the rear of the gear box. Origin. To avoid trouble we are continually having with worn universal joints. Experimental Test Report. This alteration consists of two light spinnings inserted in the arms of the sphere also a pipe leading from the side of the frame to the inside of the sphere. Road Test Report. 1.EX Car has run for 5250 miles with lubrication for joint brought to side of the frame. 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. £ Nil. Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £ 0. 13. 9 Difference per Car. Difference per Car. £ 0. 13. 9 Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. D/Rd. 20.4.21. SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS Mr. JOHNSON | 22.4.21 | Agreed. C.Johnson. Mr. ROYCE | 22.4.21 | Agreed FHR Mr. WORMALD | 20.4.21 | Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Mr. BARRINGTON | 5.4.21 | Agreed. BN.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} Mr. DAY | 11.4.21 | Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} Mr. BAILEY | 5.4.21 | Agreed as very necessary . BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Mr. PLATFORD | 6.4.21 | Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} Mr. NORTHEY | 6.4.21 | Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} EWT. for H.R.INC. | ||