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 relating to a modified steering gear.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 171\1\ img001 | |
| Date | 10th December 1925 | |
| RR 755 (10H) (SL391 2.11.23) MP 261297 ORIGINAL COMPLETED 1.1.26. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. MODIFIED STEERING GEAR. Origin. To reduce road shocks felt on steering wheel. Experimental Test Report. The steering has larger dia. worm .720" lead. The box is held in the standard Phantom manner. Run 150 hrs. on bumping rig without failure. Road Test Report. Run 10,000 miles on 8-EX car in France. Fitted to 103-MC - London Trials car. Fitted to 46-PK, 44-PK and 7-EX - run total of 15,000 miles. Steering found in excellent condition after 10000 miles in France. Weight of Old Part. Cost of Old Part. £36. 18. 6d. Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £37. 13. 3 Difference per Car. 14s. 9d. increase. Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. Mv/Rms. 30.12.25. SIGNATURES, DATE, REMARKS MR. JOHNSON, 1.1.26, Agreed, C.Johnson. MR. B. JOHNSON, , B.J. absent. MR. ROYCE, 18/12/25, Agreed FHR. MR. WORMALD, 10.12.25, Agreed, Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} MR. ROWLEDGE, 11.12.25, Agreed, Rg.{Mr Rowledge} MR. DAY, 12.12.25, Agreed, DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} MR. BAILEY, 10.12.25, Agreed, BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} MR. PLATFORD, 10.12.25, Agreed, EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} MR. ELLIOTT, 14/12/25, Agreed A.E. MR. NORTHEY, 11.12.25, Agreed, PN.{Mr Northey} (Ratio should be stated). MR. HIVES, 30.12.25, Agreed, E.Hives. [Top Right Box] No. 8430 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........ £........ [Green Stamp: ACTION] | ||