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 report on testing contact points from a new supplier, Messrs. Reynolds, for use on chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 50\1\ Scan112 | |
| Date | 5th February 1926 | |
| RR 755 (10H) (DB {Donald Bastow - Suspensions} 130 12-9-24) MS 301225 X. 4105R COMPLETED 1.3.26. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 5.2.26. Description of Parts: CONTACT POINTS BY MESSRS. REYNOLDS. (STANDARD BY MESSRS. JOHNSON MATTHEY). Origin: Desirability of second source of supply. Experimental Test Report. Road Test Report. Cutout contact points supplied by Messrs. Reynold have been run on 8-EX in France for over 22,000 miles. The condition of the contact points is very good. Sliding action is still taking place and the wear has been very slight with very little sign of burning. Weight of Old Part. Cost of Old Part. £ Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £ Difference per Car. Negligible. Difference per Car. £ Negligible. Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. My/Rhs. 11.2.26. Right Hand Side Box: X No. 4105R 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.........£......... SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS MR. JOHNSON | 1 March | agreed MR. E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} JOHNSON | 8.3.26 | agreed MR. ROYCE | 8.2.26 | Agreed. FHR. MR. WORMALD | 5.2.26 | Agreed. Wor. {Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} MR. ROWLEDGE | 10.2.26 | Agreed. Rg. {Mr Rowledge} MR. DAY | 8.2.26 | Agreed. Da. {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} MR. BAILEY | 15.2.26 | Agreed. BY. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} MR. PLATFORD | 6.2.26 | Agreed d. {John DeLooze - Company Secretary} EP. {G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} MR. ELLIOTT | 17.2.26 | Agreed. E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} MR. NORTHEY | | MR. HIVES | 5.2.26 | Agreed. E.Hives. Stamps: PHANTOM CHASSIS S.R (Green Stamp) | ||