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 modified steering for existing 20 HP cars.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 172\1\ img090 | |
| Date | 20th August 1926 | |
| STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts: MODIFIED STEERING FOR EXISTING 20 HP. CARS. Origin: To Improve steering. Experimental Test Report: The changeover consists of a new nut and worm fitted to an existing steering .800" lead and changing of springs in side steering tube. Road Test Report: Run 2000 miles on 11-G-111 car. This modification is similar to the .940 steering on Phantoms. It will only be used in cases of definite complaint which cannot be overcome by any other means. A 10,000 miles test is not considered necessary. Weight of Old Part. Cost of Old Part. £ Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £ Difference per Car. £ Difference per Car. If changeover £8. 4. 0d. done at 'Wc. Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. My/Rb.{R. Bowen} 8.9.26. SIGNATURES, DATE, REMARKS C.W.B., PN.{Mr Northey} signed. MR. B. JOHNSON, 14.9.26, Agreed. B.Johnson. MR. ROYCE, 23/8/26, Agreed FHR. MR. WORMALD, 20.8.26, Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} MR. ROWLEDGE, 2.9.26, Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge} MR. DAY, 23.8.26, Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} MR. BAILEY, 23.8.26, Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} MR. PLATFORD, 14.9.26, Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} MR. ELLIOTT, 24/8/26, Agreed AE. MR. NORTHEY, 22.8.26, Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} MR. HIVES, 20.8.26, Agreed. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Top right box: X No. 5430 Drawing No. Part List Side box options: 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 ......£...... Stamped Text: ORIGINAL, COMPLETED 14.9.26, 20. H.P. CHASSIS | ||