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, specifically bushes for valve guides.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 74\3\ scan0326 | |
| Date | 3rd July 1922 | |
| R R 755 (5 H) (S H 268. 29-9-20) G 2354 X4432 COMPLETED 5.10.22. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. Bushes for Valve Guides. Origin. To reduce the cost of repairs. Experimental Test Report. The scheme is similar to that used on all the aero engine and Goshawk. It can be carried out on repair cars. Road Test Report. Run 75 hours on Bench Test Run 2500 miles on 1.EX Car on the road - no trouble. Re repairs see - My/JW/N1/M9822/139A. Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hives. Weight of Old Part. Cost of Old Part. £ none. Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £ 1. 5. 6 Difference per Car. see covering letter My/DW/N1/139A. Difference per Car. £ 1. 5. 6 increase. Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. My/JW 9 8 22 Date 3.7.22 X No. 4432 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. Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on:- Series..........£.......... Series..........£.......... Series..NONE..£.......... Storekeeper advised re above: Storekeeper's Signature. SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS Mr. JOHNSON (Handwritten: Mr. B. Johnson. and signature) | 15 Aug 22 | agreed Mr. ROYCE | 22.8.22 | Agreed. FHR. Mr. WORMALD | 3.10.22 11.8.22 | Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Mr. BARRINGTON (struck through) Mr. Rowledge. | 19.7.22 | Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge} Mr. DAY | 21.7.22 | Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} Mr. BAILEY | 20.7.22 | Agreed - BY - also for production. Mr. PLATFORD | 20.7.22 | Agreed on behalf of EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} (away in U.S.A.) Mr. NORTHEY (Handwritten: W.T. for M.R. Inc.) | 1.8.22 | Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} | ||