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 rubber joint for the top and side water pipes to avoid leaks developing.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 171\3\ img108 | |
| Date | 31th October 1921 | |
| R R 768 (A H) (S H 268, 10-2-20) G 2454 ORIGINAL COMPLETED 15.12.21 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date: 311021 X No. 3471 Description of Parts. Rubber joint in top water pipe and side water pipe. Origin. To avoid leaks developing. 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. Experimental Test Report. Tests on an engine prove that there is an unequal expansion which will cause the present pipes to fail. Road Test Report. Fitted to 1.EX Car - run 400 miles. Road test is not necessary on this part. Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on :- Series......... £......... 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. £ 1. 12. 10 1/2 Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £ 1. 17. 0 1/2 Difference per Car. Difference per Car. £ 0. 4. 2 increase Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. SIGNATURES DATE REMARKS Mr. JOHNSON 14.11.21 Agreed. C.Johnson. Mr. B.Johnson. 14.11.21 Agreed. B.Johnson. Mr. ROYCE 15.12.21 Agreed FHR Mr. WORMALD 1.11.21 Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Mr. BARRINGTON 9.11.21 Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge} Mr. DAY 2.11.21 Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} Mr. BAILEY 31.10.21 Agreed. BY Mr. PLATFORD 1.11.21 Agreed for immediate action. No further deliveries unless altered. Also complaints to be rectified as above. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} Mr. NORTHEY 10.11.21 Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} | ||