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 - Radiator Cap with Anti-Splash Valve No. 5250.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 105\1\ scan0109 | |
| Date | 7th November 1930 | |
| RR 785 (10H) (3-7-30) BM. 6/2571. KS250 - COMPLETED 18.12.30. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 7.11.30. Description of Parts. RADIATOR CAP WITH ANTI-SPLASH VALVE X No. 5250, Origin. To reduce loss of water. Experimental Test Report. Tested and fitted to 18-G4. This car is about to start 10,000 miles test. Road Test Report. This reduces loss by splashing and should be an asset in overcoming customers' complaints. 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. Weight of Old Part. Cost of Old Part. £0-10-2 Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £1-2-10 Difference per Car. Difference per Car. £0-12-8 Increase Signature from Cost Dept. that above is correct. GRh 11/12/30 GS 15/12/30 Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on :- Series.........£....... Series.........£....... Series.........£....... INITIAL | DATE | REMARKS SG.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} | 16-12-30 | Agreed Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} R.{Sir Henry Royce} | 11.11.30 | Agreed FHR. WOR.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} | 12.11.30 | Agreed Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} C. | | Agreed C. RG.{Mr Rowledge} | 12.11.30 | Agreed Rg.{Mr Rowledge} DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} | 10.11.30 | Agreed Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} | 10.11.30 | Agreed on results of 40/50 BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} | 11.11.30 | Agreed EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} (and Mx.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer}). E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} | 15.11.30 | Agreed AE. PN.{Mr Northey} | 10.11.30 | Agreed PN.{Mr Northey} HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | | Agreed Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||