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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).
Alteration to the rear road spring roller and plate for 40/50 HP chassis.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 171\1\  img047
Date  24th September 1926
  
RR 288A (10H) (SL 72 18-7-23) MP 274954A
ORIGINAL (Stamp)
COMPLETED 19.10.26 (Stamp)
40/50 HP. CHASSIS.
ALTERATIONS TO R.R. AERO ENGINE PARTS. (AERO ENGINE PARTS is struck through)
CONDOR FALCON HAWK (Blue stamp)
DATE 24.9.26
Description of Parts: REAR ROAD SPRING ROLLER AND PLATE.
Origin: To reduce thumping of rear springs (side thrust.)
Experimental Test Report: 10,000 miles in France fitted to 12-EX. Fitted as standard on all Springfield built cars. No knocking of rear springs detected during the test. Very small amount of wear had taken place.
X No. 7410
Drawing No. G.74670 No. E.74832
Part List
Air Ministry consent obtained
Difference in weight
"A"-Scrap and replace at all costs.
"B"-Scrap and replace on those engines in Works.
"C"-Scrap present stock and replace on all engines not yet handed to test.
"D"-Use up existing stock. Alteration effective on future engines. (Ticked)
PHANTOM (Large green stamp)
Signature of Expl. Dept. that above is correct
Weight of Old Part:
Cost of Old Part: £ 16s. 9d.
Weight of New Part:
Cost of New Part: £ 1. 0s. 0d.
Difference per Engine:
Difference per Engine: £ 3s. 3d. increase.
Cost of Parts in Works and Stores which will be scrapped if commenced on: --
Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct: MV/Rb.{R. Bowen} 14.10.26.
SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS
[Signature crossed out] C.W.B. | 25.9.26 | Agreed. | CWB.
MR. B. JOHNSON | 18.10.26 | Agreed. | B.Johnson.
MR. ROYCE | 1/10/26 | Agreed FHR
MR. WORMALD | 24.9.26 | Agreed. | Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}
MR. ROWLEDGE | 27.9.26 | Agreed. | Rg.{Mr Rowledge}
MR. DAY | 1/10/26 | Agreed DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}
MR. BAILEY | 11.10.26 | Agreed. | BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer}
MR. PLATFORD | 27.9.26 | Agreed. | EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}
MR. ELLIOTT | 1/10/26 | Agreed OE
MR. HIVES | 24.9.26 | Agreed. | Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}
Mr. Northey. | 29.9.26 | Agreed. | PN.{Mr Northey}
  
  


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