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 stiffener plate for the starter switch on the Phantom III to prevent failure.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 168a\2\ img291 | |
| Date | 12th April 1937 | |
| COMPLETED 20.4.37 PHANTOM III. STANDARDISATION of PARTS Description of Parts. STIFFENER PLATE FOR COPPER CONTACTS ON STARTER SWITCH TO D.75813. Origin. To improve contact pressure and prevent starter failure. Report of Experimental Test. Fitted to all Exptl. cars and run 10,000 miles in France on 6-B-IV and 35-EX. This plate is a definite improvement, as we have had cases of starter failure due to poor contacts on the old switch. Cost of Old Part Cost of New Part Nett Increase/Decrease MATERIAL LABOUR CHARGES TOTAL NEGLIGIBLE Signature from Cost Dept. that above is correct. GRL 8.4.37 INITIAL DATE REMARKS SQ. 19-4-37 Agreed Sq W. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Agreed Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} C. 13.4.37 Agreed C. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} 13.4.37 Agreed Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} for E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} (absent). DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} 13.4.37 Agreed Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} 14.4.37 Agreed By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} E.P. 13.4.37 Agreed EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} RHC{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} 13.4.37 Agreed RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} MX.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} Agreed Mx.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} 14.4.37 RM.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 14.4.37 Agreed Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} for Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} [STAMP: R.R. LTD EXPERIMENTAL DEPT. 19 APR 1937] | ||