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] | ||