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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 report for a petrol level indicator Tele-Gauge.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 171\3\  img138
Date  2nd October 1922
  
R.R. 789 (5 B) (S.J. 191, 12-10-21. G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 3087).
COMPLETED 15.11.22
ORIGINAL
STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 2.10.22.
X No.3896.
Drawing No.
Part List
Description of Parts. Petrol level indicator- Tele-Gauge.
Origin. To enable amount of petrol in tank to be seen.
Experimental Test Report. The Tele-Gauge is best instrument we can purchase. We have fitted 25 of these on to Customers' cars and they have given entire satisfaction.
Road Test Report. Run 4500 miles on 2 EX. Run several 10,000 miles on customers' cars.
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......... £.........
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. 18. 4
Difference per Car. Difference per Car. £3. 18. 4 increase.
Storekeeper advised re above:
Storekeeper's Signature
Signature of Mr. De LOOSE that above is correct. My/JW 13.10.22
SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS
Mr. JOHNSON (Mr. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Johnson) | 1.11.22 | Agreed. BJ.
Mr. ROYCE | 14/11/22 | Good FHR
Mr. WORMALD | 13.10.22 | Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}
Mr. ROWLEDGE | 3.10.22 | Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge}
Mr. DAY | 4.10.22 | Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}
Mr. BAILEY | 2.10.22 | Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer}
Mr. PLATFORD (EWT. for H.R. Inc.) | 2.10.22 | Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}
Mr. NORTHEY | 30.10.22 | Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey}
  
  


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