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 a brake for the generator drive to overcome slight rattles.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 172\1\ img009 | |
| Date | 9th November 1922 | |
| R.R. 782 (5 H) (S.J. #91, 12-10-21). G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 2087. GOSHAWK COMPLETED 29.11.22. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. BRAKE FOR GENERATOR DRIVE. ORIGINAL Origin. To overcome slight rattles. Experimental Test Report. There is a slight rattle from the engine gears when the engine is running slowly - this can be overcome by a light brake on the generator drive. Road Test Report. Ran 1500 miles on 4-0-11 and so far shows no sign of wear. It will be necessary to fit these brakes at once to the Goshawk Trials Cars. Date 9.11.22. X No. 3522 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. 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. Housing £ 1/6d. each. Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £ 7/6d. Difference per Car. £ 6/0d. increase. Signature of Mr. De LOOSE that above is correct. MY/JW 24.11.22. SIGNATURES DATE REMARKS Mr. JOHNSON 29.11.22 Agreed. CJ. Mr. ROYCE 14/11/22 Agreed FHR Mr. WORMALD 9.11.22 Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Mr. ROWLEDGE 9.11.22 Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge} Mr. DAY 13.11.22 Agreed DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} Mr. BAILEY 9.11.22 Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Mr. PLATFORD 9.11.22 Agreed, if best can do - something necessary at once. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} Mr. NORTHEY 11.11.22 Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} | ||