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 side steering tube joint lubrication.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 49\2\ Scan202 | |
| Date | 6th October 1924 | |
| RR 755 (10M) (SL391 2-11-23) MP 281297 H8 X4256 COMPLETED 5.11.24. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 6.10.24. Description of Parts. SIDE STEERING TUBE JOINT LUBRICATION. Origin. To improve lubrication. Experimental Test Report. We allow considerable movement in spring controlled joint. The modification is to ensure that the sliding surfaces as well as the ball, is sufficiently lubricated. We have complaints of squeaks with the present scheme. Shown on LF469. Road Test Report. Fitted to 6-G-11 - run 3200 miles. No trouble. [Green oval stamp: CHASSIS] Weight of Old Part. Weight of New Part. Difference per Car. Cost of Old Part. £ s. 11. d.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} 9d. Cost of New Part. £ s. 12. d.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} 11d. Difference per Car. £ s. 1. d.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} 2d. increase. Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. MV/Rns. 8.10.24. SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS MR. JOHNSON | 5 Nov | agreed of B Johnson MR. B. JOHNSON | 5 Nov | agreed B.J. MR. ROYCE | 7.10.24 | Agreed. F.H. Royce. MR. WORMALD | 10.10.24 | Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} MR. ROWLEDGE | | Away. MR. DAY | 5.10.24 | Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} MR. BAILEY | 7.10.24 | Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} MR. PLATFORD | 7.10.24 | Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} Refer my report on this matter EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}18/H3.10.24. MR. ELLIOTT | 7.10.24 | Agreed. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} MR. NORTHEY | 7.10.24 | Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} MR. HIVES | 31.10.24 | Agreed. E.Hives. Right side box: X No. 4265 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:- Series..........£.......... Series..........£.......... Series..........£.......... | ||