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 a revised petrol filler with a hinged cap for chassis parts.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 106\2\ scan0060 | |
| Date | 15th January 1931 | |
| RR 788 (10M) (3-7-30) BM. 6/2571. XS460. COMPLETED 6.5.31. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 15.1.31. Description of Parts. Revised Petrol Filler with Hinged Filler Cap. Origin. To prevent loss of filler cap and ease of manipulation. To bring into line with Phantom II. [X] No. X.5460 Drawing No. RS.{Sir Henry Royce's Secretary}3058 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. Experimental Test Report. The filler meets the present day requirements with the petrol pump supply. The hinged cap is easy to manipulate is neat, and remains firmly locked. Road Test Report. Fitted to 18.G.IV. and ran 10,000 miles with satisfactory results. Weight of Old Part. Cost of Old Part £1-0-0 Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part £1-5-0 Difference per Car. Difference per Car £0-5-0 Increase Signature from Cost Dept. that above is correct. GKR 2/5/31 Un. 4/5/31 Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on :- Series..........£....... Series..........£....... Series..........£....... INITIAL | DATE | REMARKS SG.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} | 5-5-31 | Agreed Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} R.{Sir Henry Royce} | 16.1.31. | Agreed FHR. WOR.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} | 16.1.31. | Agreed Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} C. | 16.1.31. | Agreed C. RG.{Mr Rowledge} | 19.1.31. | Agreed Rg.{Mr Rowledge} DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} | 21.1.31. | Agreed Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} | 19.1.31. | Agreed By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} | 16.1.31. | Agreed EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} | 21.1.31. | Agreed AE. PN.{Mr Northey} | 21.1.31. | Agreed PN.{Mr Northey} HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | | Agreed Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} STAMPS: Received 5 MAY 1931 20050/1 CHASSIS | ||