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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. GOSHAWKAero EngineCodename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after KestrelAero Engine 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 GoshawkAero EngineCodename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after KestrelAero Engine 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}
  
  
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).


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