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 proposal for the Governor Drive chassis part, including modification details and review comments.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 171\3\ img003 | |
| Date | 14th September 1916 | |
| R.R. 755. (5 H) (V.V. 472. 30.1.14) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 0319. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. ORIGINAL GOVERNOR DRIVE. This has been modified due to the Pressure Feed Pump being driven from the distributor shaft. Origin. ---- Experimental Test Report. RECEIVED Fitted only to 49 GB, 7 CA, and 58 NA{Mr Nadin}, we have no definite records, but no trouble has been reported. Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct. Weight of Old Part. ---- Cost of Old Part. £ ---- Weight of New Part. ---- Cost of New Part. £ ---- Difference per Car. ---- Difference per Car. £ ---- Cost of Parts in Works and Stores which will be scrapped if commenced on:- Series ........ £ ...... Series ........ £ ...... Storekeeper advised re above. Storekeeper's Signature. ---- Signature of Mr. DELOOZE that above is correct. ---- SIGNATURES. Mr. JOHNSON. Mr. ROYCE. Mr. WORMALD. Mr. NADIN. Mr. PLATFORD. Mr. NORTHEY. Mr. Hives. Mr. Gladinly, Mr. Bailey. DATE. 18.9.16. 18.9.16. 20.9.16. 19.9.16. 18.9.16. 14.9.16. 14.11.16. 14.11.16. 14.9.16. REMARKS. C. Johnson. F.H.R. We should not standardise these parts until we have had further reports from HY{Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer} EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} and Hives as to whether they are good enough for our chassis. WOB. I don't agree until a definite report giving a minimum number of miles has been made -NA.{Mr Nadin} Agreed - EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} Agreed - BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} This is part of the air pump scheme. Agreed E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hives. Agreed. Hy.{Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer} Agreed. By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} | ||