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} | ||