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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 dust excluders on the new type front axle.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 171\1\  img045
Date  22th September 1926
  
RR 755 (10H) (D8130 12-9-24) MS 301225
COMPLETED 19.10.26
STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS.
Date 22.9.26
X No. 7420
Drawing No. G.74509/10
Description of Parts: DUST EXCLUDERS ON NEW TYPE FRONT AXLE.
Origin: Width decreased to allow bedding of brakes.
Experimental Test Report: 10,000 miles in France fitted to 12-EX.
Road Test Report: They were quite efficient in keeping out dirt during the test.
Part List
A Scrap and replace at all costs, including Chassis already delivered to customers.
B Scrap and replace on Chassis in works. [X]
C Scrap present stock and replace on all Chassis not yet handed to test.
D Use existing stock Alteration effective on future Chassis.
Weight of Old Part. £ s d
Cost of Old Part. £ s d
Weight of New Part. £ s d
Cost of New Part. £ s d
Difference per Car: £ Nil.
Difference per Car: Included on sheet for Front Axle A.7420 dated 23.9.26.
Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on:-
Series ......£......
Series ......£......
Series ......£......
Signature of Mr. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} LOOZE that above is correct. My/Rb.{R. Bowen} 14.10.26.
SIGNATURES, DATE, REMARKS
MR. [REDACTED] C.W.B., 24.9.26, Agreed, CWB.
MR. B. JOHNSON, 18.10.26, Agreed, B. Johnson.
MR. ROYCE, 24/9/26, Agreed, FHR
MR. WORMALD, 22.9.26, Agreed, Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}
MR. ROWLEDGE, 22.9.26, Agreed, Rg.{Mr Rowledge}
MR. DAY, 24.9.26, Agreed, Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}
MR. BAILEY, 11.10.26, Agreed, BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer}
MR. PLATFORD, 22.9.26, Agreed, EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}
MR. ELLIOTT, 25/9/26, Agreed, AE
MR. NORTHEY, 23.9.26, Agreed, PN.{Mr Northey}
MR. HIVES, 22.9.26, Agreed, Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}
[STAMPED: SANCTION]
[STAMPED: ORIGINAL]
  
  


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