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 document for a bracket for the swan-neck exhaust pipe.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 171\3\ img152 | |
| Date | 12th February 1923 | |
| R R 746 (S H) (S H 268. 20-9-20) G 8534 COMPLETED 5.3.23. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 12.2.23. X No. 4324 Description of Parts. BRACKET FOR SWAN-NECK EXHAUST PIPE. Drawing No. Part List Origin. To prevent breakages of exhaust pipe. 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. Experimental Test Report. This modification is following the lines of the 20 HP. which has a similar support. It will locate the swan neck exhaust pipe as well as support it. Springfield have suggested doing away with the weight of the snout which we think is undesirable. Road Test Report. Fitted to 49-GB Car. Run 250 miles. This modification only consists of an additional stay to existing pieces. It cannot affect the running and must tend to increase the reliability. Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on :- Series.. Nil Series.. £........ Series.. £........ Storekeeper advised re above: Storekeeper's Signature. Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct. E.Hives. Weight of Old Part. Cost of Old Part. £ ---- Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £ 3/4d. Difference per Car. Difference per Car. increase £ 3/4d. per chassis. Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. My/JW. SIGNATURES DATE REMARKS Mr. JOHNSON 28.2.23 Agreed. CJ. Mr. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} JOHNSON 28.2.23 Agreed. BJ. Mr. ROYCE 12.3.23 Agreed. F.H.Royce. Mr. WORMALD 16.2.23 Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Mr. BARRINGTON 16.2.23 Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge} Mr. DAY 5.3.23 Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} Mr. BAILEY 13.2.23 Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Mr. PLATFORD 13.2.23 Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} Mr. NORTHEY 13.2.23 Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} EWT. for R.R. Inc. | ||