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Standardisation of chassis parts for an improved arrangement of wiring tubes and fittings.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 172\2\ img009 | |
| Date | 10th March 1923 | |
| R.R. 765 (4 H) (S H 258, 20-2-20) G 8984 COMPLETED 24.4.23 STANDARDISATION OF CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. IMPROVED ARRANGEMENT OF WIRING TUBES AND FITTINGS. ORIGINAL Origin. To make the wiring neater. Date 10.3.23. X No. 4075 Drawing No. F.52110 Part List F.52110 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. Experimental Test Report. The chief modification is using push-in fittings in place of screwed. These are lighter and more convenient to dismantle. The arrangement of tubing has been modified to make use of straight tubes and suitable aluminium castings for the junctions. This is an improvement in the leads from the battery and the earthing terminal. Road Test Report. Fitted to 5-G-11 - run 4100 miles. There is no alteration in the electrical wiring scheme - the improvement is in the method of carrying and protecting the wiring. Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hives. Weight of Old Part. Cost of Old Part. £ 6. 2. 3 Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £ 6. 1. 9 Difference per Car. Difference per Car. £ 6d. saving. Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. My/JW 18.4.23 SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS Mr. JOHNSON | 19.4.23 | Agreed. | CJ. Mr. B. JOHNSON. | 19.4.23 | Agreed. | BJ. Mr. ROYCE | 23.4.23 | Agreed | FHR Mr. WORMALD | 12.3.23 | Agreed. | Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Mr. BARRINGTON (crossed out) Mr. Rowledge. | 12.3.23 | Agreed. | Rg.{Mr Rowledge} Mr. DAY | 12.3.23 | Agreed. | Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} Mr. BAILEY | 12.3.23 | Agreed. | BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Mr. PLATFORD | 12.3.23 | Agreed. | EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} Mr. NORTHEY | 12.3.23 | Agreed. | PN.{Mr Northey} Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on:- Series............£......... Series............£......... Series............£......... Storekeeper advised re above: Storekeeper's Signature. | ||