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 a washer for the steering box stud.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 38\1\ Scan126 | |
| Date | 26th September 1923 | |
| R.R. 755 (10M) (SL 72 18-7-23) MP 274954s. Y3465 COMPLETED 18.10.23 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 26.9.23. Description of Parts: WASHER FOR STEERING BOX STUD. Origin: To improve design. Experimental Test Report: A large diameter washer is used to ensure nut remaining tight. Road Test Report: Adopted by Springfield. Weight of Old Part: Weight of New Part: Difference per Car: Cost of Old Part: £ Cost of New Part: £ Difference per Car: £ Negligible. Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. My/JW 15.10.23. X No. 3465 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.......... £......... SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS MR. JOHNSON | 17 OCT | Agreed C. Johnson MR. B. JOHNSON | 17.10.23 | Agreed MR. ROYCE | 11.10.23 | Agreed. FHR. MR. WORMALD | 16.10.23 | Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} MR. ROWLEDGE | 3.10.23 | Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge} MR. DAY | 10.10.23 | Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} MR. BAILEY | 27.9.23 | Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} MR. PLATFORD | 26.9.23 | Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} R.{Sir Henry Royce} writes 'Obviously slight improvement - recommend adopt Derby'. MR. ELLIOTT | 9.10.23 | Agreed. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} This washer is also twice the thickness of present std. to avoid collapsing into the elongated cast stud hole. MR. NORTHEY | 1.10.23 | Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} MR. HIVES | 16.10.23 | Agreed. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hives. STAMPS: RECEIVED, CHASSIS | ||