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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 petrol tank with an improved side filler.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 171\1\  img028
Date  30th April 1926
  
RR 755 (10M) (DB{Donald Bastow - Suspensions}130 12-9-24) MS 301225
ORIGINAL
COMPLETED 2.6.26
STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS.
Date 30.4.26.
X No. 8460
Drawing No.
Part List
Description of Parts
PETROL TANK WITH IMPROVED SIDE FILLER.
Origin
To improve design.
Experimental Test Report.
The new tank has the following new features -
(1) Large size side filler
(2) Reserve compartment.
(3) Double petrol filters much larger area of gauze.
(4) RR. level indicator.
Road Test Report.
Fitted to 11-EX - run 18,000 miles.
Fitted to 7-EX - run 7,000 miles.
Modifications have been made to level indicator and side filler to overcome original complaints.
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. £ 17. 9. 4d.
Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £ 18. 3. 4d.
Difference per Car. Difference per Car. £ 14. 0d. increase.
Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on:-
Series ...... £........
Series ...... £........
Series ...... £........
Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. My/Rb.{R. Bowen} 29.5.26.
SIGNATURES
DATE
REMARKS
MR. JOHNSON
MR. B. JOHNSON | 1.6.26 | Agreed. B.Johnson.
MR. ROYCE | 3/5/26 | Agreed FHR
MR. WORMALD | 30.4.26 | Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}
MR. ROWLEDGE | 30.4.26 | Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge}
MR. DAY | 3.5.26 | Agreed. DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}
MR. BAILEY | 3.5.26 | Agreed. BY½
MR. PLATFORD | 4.5.26 | Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}
MR. ELLIOTT | 4/5/26 | Agreed AE
MR. NORTHEY | 14.5.26 | Agreed, but special care should be taken that the position of the air inlet is effective. PN.{Mr Northey}
MR. HIVES | 31.5.26 | Agreed. E.Hives.
[Stamped across document: PHANTOM]
  
  


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