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 for Goshawk, specifically fixed bushes for spring eyes.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 49\3\ Scan171 | |
| Date | 8th December 1922 | |
| R.R. 755 (5 M) (S.J. 191. 19-10-21) G. {Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 3057. (Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} ) X4261 COMPLETED. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts: GOSHAWK. FIXED BUSHES FOR SPRING EYES. Stamp: RECEIVED JAN 4 1923 R Origin: To prevent wear on holes in top leaves of springs. Experimental Test Report: It is found that the hole in the spring leaf wears oval which is an expensive job to correct when the car comes in for Repair. The 20 HP. is the first time we have used floating bushes in spring eyes. We also have difficulty in getting the necessary finish in holes for a floating bush. Road Test Report: This is only reverting to a practice we have always used on the 40/50. Date: 8.12.22 X No. 4261 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 :- Forthwith 10.18.6 Series...... £...... Series...... £...... Storekeeper advised re above: Storekeeper's Signature Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct. E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hives. Weight of Old Part. | Cost of Old Part. | £ 15/10d per chassis Weight of New Part. | Cost of New Part. | £1. 2. 2 per chassis Difference per Car. | Difference per Car. | £ 6/4 increase in cost without profit. Signature of Mr. De LOOSE that above is correct. 23.1.23. SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS Mr. JOHNSON, Mr. E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Johnson. | 8-1-23 | Agreed subject to extra cost Mr. ROYCE | 12.12.22 | Agreed. FHR. Scrap piping being supplied Mr. WORMALD | 9.12.22 | Agreed. Wor. {Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Mr. ROWLEDGE | 9.12.22 | Agreed. Rg. {Mr Rowledge} Mr. DAY | 12.12.22 | Agreed. Da. {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} Bushes with collars to be used as soon as possible. Mr. BAILEY | 11.12.22 | Agreed. BY. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Mr. PLATFORD | 9.12.22 | Agreed on behalf of EP. {G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} J. {Mr Johnson W.M.} A. {Mr Adams} Maddocks. Mr. NORTHEY | 9.12.22 | Agreed. PN. {Mr Northey} Side Note: J {Mr Johnson W.M.} /F | ||