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 concerning the improvement of the oil pump cover design.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 149\2\ scan0010 | |
| Date | 24th September 1923 | |
| R.R. 755 (10H) (SL 72 18-7-23) MP 274954s. X3449 - Completed 27-10-23 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 24.9.23. Description of Parts. OIL PUMP COVER. Origin: To improve design. Experimental Test Report. The cover for the Oil Pump has been made stiffer in order to avoid any risk of trouble with the joints. Road Test Report: Adopted by Springfield. No. 3449. 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. Weight of Old Part. £ Weight of New Part. £ Difference per Car. £ Negligible. Cost of Old Part. Cost of New Part. Difference per Car. Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on:- Series.......... £.......... Series.......... £.......... Series.......... £.......... Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. My/JW 6.10.23. SIGNATURES DATE REMARKS MR. JOHNSON 25 Oct agreed BJohnson MR. B. JOHNSON 25.10.23 agreed MR. ROYCE 20.10.23 Agreed. FHR. MR. WORMALD 8.10.23 Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} MR. ROWLEDGE 3.10.23 Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge} MR. DAY 27.9.23 Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} MR. BAILEY 27.9.23 Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} MR. PLATFORD 24.9.23 Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} R.{Sir Henry Royce} already approved Springfield. MR. ELLIOTT 10.10.23 Agreed. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} MR. NORTHEY 1.10.23 Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} MR. HIVES 24.10.23 Agreed. E.Hives. [Stamp across document: N.P. CHASSIS] | ||