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 an oil filler plug for the gear box.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 75\1\ scan0173 | |
| Date | 28th June 1923 | |
| R.R. 765 (5 H) (S.J. 291, 12-10-21) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 3087. Y3426 COMPLETED 7.7.23 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 28.6.23. X No. 3426 Drawing No. Part List Description of Parts. OIL FILLER PLUG FOR GEAR BOX. Origin. To facilitate filling up with oil. Experimental Test Report. A boss is added to the gear box cover for the filler plug. The existing boss for the present vent fitting is done away with. Road Test Report. Fitted to 6.EX car - run 2000 miles. Fitted to 7-CA car - run 300 miles. Fitted as standard to 40/50 HP. cars at Springfield. Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hives. Weight of Old Part. Cost of Old Part. £ 12/6d. Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £ 12/9d. Difference per Car. Difference per Car. £ 3d. increase. Signature of Mr. De LOOSE that above is correct. My/JW 2.7.23. SIGNATURES DATE REMARKS Mr. JOHNSON Mr. B. Johnson. | 5 Jun. & per phone (struck through) 6.7.23 | Agreed B Mr. ROYCE | 2.7.23 | Agreed. FHR. Mr. WORMALD | 3.7.23 | Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Mr. ROWLEDGE | 2.7.23 | Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge} Mr. DAY | 2.7.23 | Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} Mr. BAILEY | 30.6.23 | Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Mr. PLATFORD | 29.6.23 | Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} Mr. NORTHEY | 29.6.23 | Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} E.W.T. for R.R. Inc. 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. (Ticked) D Use existing stock Alteration effective on future Chassis. Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on :- Series......... £...... Series......... £...... Series......... £...... Storekeeper advised re above: Storekeeper's Signature M.H. STAMPS: [RECEIVED JUL 7 1923], [CHASSIS No. 150.H] | ||