Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| img001 | Investigation into engine misfires caused by K.L.G. sparking plugs on cars 36-EX and 5-B-IV. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. c. to Wst. c. to Rm/FD. 6001 Rm/WB.6/JH.23.4.37. K.L.G. Sparking Plugs. We have been investigating the cause of misfires on 36-EX and 5-B-IV and on both cars have traced it to the sparking… | ||
| img002 | Letter from K.L.G Sparking Plugs Limited regarding the development and supply of new experimental spark plugs for testing. | ||
| View original record | 6001B K·L·G Sparking Plugs Limited CONTRACTORS TO THE AIR MINISTRY, ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS. Sole Manufacturers of "KLG" Sparking Plugs, also Jigs and Precision Tools PUTNEY VALE,… | ||
| img003 | Letter from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Limited concerning manufacturing difficulties with Corundite plugs. | ||
| View original record | K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Limited CONTINUATION NO. 1. DATE 29.4.37. Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Ltd. On the subject of Corundite plugs we would remind you of our conversation when we impressed on you the… | ||
| img004 | Letter from K.L.G Sparking Plugs acknowledging the return of fifteen type R-868 electrodes. | ||
| View original record | 6001b. K·L·G Sparking Plugs Limited CONTRACTORS TO THE AIR MINISTRY, ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS. Sole Manufacturers of "KLG" Sparking Plugs, also Jigs and Precision Tools PUTNEY VALE,… | ||
| img005 | Investigation into engine misfires on two cars traced to K.L.G. sparking plugs. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: To Rm. c.c. to WST. c.c. to Rm/FD. WST. This looks serious. will discuss Plugs with you on Thursday. Rm 6 o ol b Typed: K.L.G. Sparking Plugs. We have been investigating the cause of… | ||
| img006 | Replacement of K.L.G. sparking plugs on engine 37-EX due to a misfire caused by large gaps. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. c.c. to Rm/Wst. c.c. to Rm/FD. 6001b Rm/WB.15/JH.26.4.37. K.L.G. SPARKING PLUGS. We have removed the K.L.G. F.30X sparking plugs fitted to 37-EX The engine was missing fire on B bank (inlet… | ||
| img007 | Engine misfires on plugs due to burnt points. | ||
| View original record | WST 6001b. HOTEL DE FRANCE, CHATEAUROUX, Indre. France. Rm/GWH/AJG/3/JAB. 11th May 1937. To. Rm. c.c. Rm/GWH. 3. B. IV. We have experienced misfires on the plugs due to burnt points, so are sending… | ||
| img008 | The testing of K.L.G. sparking plugs, finding that reducing the plug gap resolves poor running issues. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. c. to Rm/WSt. c. to Rm/FD. 6001b Rm/WB.3/JH.21.5.37. K.L.G. SPARKING PLUGS. We have tested the sparking plugs which were returned from Sg's. car as being poor for slow running. They were tried… | ||
| img009 | Dispatch note from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Limited regarding 'Corundite' plugs with copper electrodes. | ||
| View original record | Aero M. B 74324 6001b. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited, DERBY. 21st May, 1937. Dr. to K·L·G Sparking Plugs Limited CONTRACTORS TO THE AIR MINISTRY, ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS Sole… | ||
| img010 | Letter from K.L.G Sparking Plugs regarding the supply of special F.E.30x plugs for testing. | ||
| View original record | K·L·G Sparking Plugs Limited CONTRACTORS TO THE AIR MINISTRY, ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS. Sole Manufacturers of 'KLG' Sparking Plugs, also Jigs and Precision Tools PUTNEY VALE,… | ||
| img011 | Arranging payment and credit notes for two different types of K.L.G. sparking plugs supplied for testing. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. c. to G/WFH. 60616 Rm/Wst.7/JH.24.5.37. Re K.L.G. Sparking Plugs. Messrs. K.L.G. have supplied to us for experimental test 12 sparking plugs type R.868 with a bright ray deposit on the… | ||
| img012 | Letter of complaint to K.L.G. Sparking Plug Ltd. regarding gas leakage from new Corundite spark plugs. | ||
| View original record | 6001b. Rm/Wst.6/AP. May 25th 1937 Messrs K.L.G. Sparking Plug Ltd., Putney Vale, LONDON S.W.15 For the attention of Major C.M. Carington. Dear Sirs, We have been experiencing a lot of trouble with the… | ||
| img013 | Letter from K.L.G Sparking Plugs Limited regarding gas leakage issues with Corundite plugs. | ||
| View original record | 60014 K.L.G Sparking Plugs Limited CONTRACTORS TO THE AIR MINISTRY, ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS. Solo Manufacturers of 'KLG' Sparking Plugs, also Jigs and Precision Tools PUTNEY VALE,… | ||
| img014 | Letter to K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Ltd. requesting more plugs for testing due to serious point burning issues. | ||
| View original record | 6001b Rm/Wst.17/JH. 27th May, 1937. Messrs. K.L.G.Sparking Plugs Ltd., Putney Vale, London.S.W.15. Dear Sirs, With reference to the 6 plugs type FE.30X modified recently received from you we consider… | ||
| img015 | K.L.G.E.26 sparking plugs burning away too quickly from car 36-EX. | ||
| View original record | To Rm's c. to Rm/Wst. 60016. Rm/FD.14/JH.27.5.37. Attached is a report on sparking plugs K.L.G.E.26. removed from 36-EX, these plugs are the same type as present standard, but were an early supply. We… | ||
| img016 | The performance and wear of K.L.G. sparking plugs after testing in a 36-EX vehicle. | ||
| View original record | To PA. c.c Wst. K.L.G. Sparking Plugs. We have removed six sparking plugs (E.26) from B bank of 36-EX (to make way for six special plugs) These were fitted in 1 2 3 inlet and three in 4 5 6 exhaust.… | ||
| img017 | The use of leftover K.L.G. type 850 sparking plugs on Bentley chassis. | ||
| View original record | 6001 Roy. from Rm/Wst. c. By. Rm/Wst.14/AP.28.5.37 SPARKING PLUGS. We understand that a number of K.L.G. type 850 sparking plugs are still left over and we should be glad if you will arrange to use… | ||
| img018 | Testing of two K.L.G. sparking plugs returned for misfiring. | ||
| View original record | FILE 6001A. To Wst. 5.6.37 K.L.G. SPARKING PLUGS Herewith two plugs returned from Kingsbury by GwH. for misfiring. We have tried these plugs in two of our cars and two production chassis, and have not… | ||
| img019 | The change of sparking plugs being fitted to Bentley Chassis. | ||
| View original record | 60018 c Rm/Wst LAG/T8.6.37 re. Bentley Chassis - Sparking Plugs With reference to BY/CS9/EH7.6.37, will you please note we have been fitting to Bentley Chassis KLG plugs of the F1B30X type since the… | ||
| img020 | Visit to K.L.G. to discuss failures and design improvements for Corundite insulated aero sparking plugs. | ||
| View original record | Sg. from Rm/wst. Hs. c. E. By. c. Lr. RRC. c. Mx. 60076. file Rm/wst.8/AP.9.6.37 RE. VISIT TO K.L.G. I visited Messrs K.L.G.'s Works on Tuesday 8th inst., to discuss various failures experienced with… | ||
| img021 | Cracked insulators and gas leakage in spark plugs, referencing Bosch, K.L.G., and Corundite development. | ||
| View original record | -2- With regard to (b) I shewed them three plugs with cracked insulators, cracked around the nose of the central electrode. I queried whether they had adopted entirely the same technique in… | ||
| img022 | Design update for mica plugs, featuring a longer threaded gland portion for improved heat transference on the Eagle 26. | ||
| View original record | -3- Rm/Wst.8/AP.9.6.37 developed this design a stage further by introducing a longer threaded gland portion affording greater surface for heat transference. This design is now being used for making up… | ||
| img023 | The testing and replacement of K.L.G. sparking plugs taken from vehicle 35-EX. | ||
| View original record | To Rm c. to Wst. c. to Rm/FD. 6001B. Rm/WB.12/JH.16.6.37. K.L.G. Sparking Plugs. We have tested the plugs taken from 35-EX. They were cleaned and reset after completing mileage in France. It was… | ||
| img024 | Letter to K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Ltd requesting four dozen spark plugs for testing new plug positions on 25/30 and Bentley chassis. | ||
| View original record | Bentley III June 30th 1937 Rm/Wst.2/AP. K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Ltd., Putney Vale, LONDON S.W.15. For the attention of Major C.M.Carington. Dear Sirs, You will be pleased to know that we are proposing… | ||
| img025 | Examination report on the performance and condition of K.L.G. sparking plugs after testing. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. c. to Rm/Wst. c.to RM/RD. 6001. Rm/WB.18/JH.2.7.37. K.L.G. Sparking Plugs. We have examined the six special plugs K.L.G.FE.30XC. They have completed 2900 miles in 36-EX, three in an inlet… | ||
| img026 | Letter from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs regarding the supply of plugs for 25/30 and Bentley engines. | ||
| View original record | 6001a K·L·G Sparking Plugs Limited CONTRACTORS TO THE AIR MINISTRY, ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS Sole Manufacturers of 'KLG' Sparking Plugs and Accessories PUTNEY VALE, LONDON, S.W.15… | ||
| img027 | Unsatisfactory performance and misfiring issues related to K.L.G. sparking plugs on a Phantom III vehicle. | ||
| View original record | WST 6001.b CHATEAUROUX. Rm/IMW/2/JAB.9.7.37. Not a very satisfactory performance Run To. Rm. c. Rm/Wst. c. Rm/Osth. 32-EX. PHANTOM III. K.L.G. Sparking Plugs. More misfiring on pick-up was experienced… | ||
| img028 | Failed K.L.G. sparking plug on a Phantom III vehicle. | ||
| View original record | WST .6001B. CHATEAUROUX. Rm/IMW/5/JAB. 10.7.37. What is this plug intended for Rm To. Rm. c.c. Rm/Wst. c.c. Rm/GWH. 32-EX. PHANTOM III. K.L.G. Sparking Plugs FE.30.X. Another of the FE.30.X.C. plugs… | ||
| img029 | Burnt central electrodes in K.L.G. Sparking Plugs (Type FE.30. X) from a 32-EX Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | CHATEAUROUX. Rm/IMW/3/JAB.15.7.37. 6001 To. Rm. c.c. Rm/Wst. c.c. Rm/GWH. 32-EX. PHANTOM III. K.L.G. Sparking Plugs. Type FE.30. X. We have had to renew two of these plugs as the central electrodes… | ||
| img030 | The failure of K.L.G. sparking plugs in a Phantom III vehicle. | ||
| View original record | 6001B.. Wst See me Pin CHATEAUROUX. Rm/IMW/3/JAB.15.7.37. To. Rm. c. Rm/Wst. o. Rm/CWH. 32-EX. PHANTOM III. K.L.G. Sparking Plugs. Type FE.30. X. We have had to renew two of these plugs as the central… | ||
| img031 | The failure of K.L.G. sparking plugs in a Phantom III vehicle, model 32-EX. | ||
| View original record | WST. 60019 CHATEAUROUX. Rm/IMW/S/JAB. 17.7.37. How do you account for this Rm. To. Rm. c. Rm/Wst. c. Rm/GWH. 32-EX. PHANTOM III. Petrol Starvation RC K.L.G. Sparking Plugs. FE.30.X. & FE.30.X.C. We… | ||
| img032 | Letter from the Experimental Department confirming a telegram order for spark plugs. | ||
| View original record | 60016 Experimental Department Rm/Wst.21/AP. July 17th 1937 K.L.G.Sparking Plugs Ltd., Putney Vale, LONDON, S.W.15. Dear Sirs, We beg to confirm our telegram to you asking for 24 K.L.G. V.7/4.B. plugs.… | ||
| img033 | Request to dispatch a set of K.L.G. type sparking plugs for a 32-EX Phantom III chassis. | ||
| View original record | 6001a HPS/CEP. from Rm/Wst. Rm/Wst.2/AP.28.7.37 32-EX. Phantom III. Will you please despatch to Rm/IMW. at Chateauroux, one set of K.L.G. FE.30.X. type sparking plugs, for use as spares on the above… | ||
| img034 | Sending K.L.G. spark plugs to Mr. I.M. Waller in France for testing on a PH.III 32-EX chassis. | ||
| View original record | 6001a TO G/SR [crossed out] from HPS/CP. GT. Royce [crossed out] C.E. [crossed out] c. Rm/Wst. HPS/CP.3/WFC.28.7.37. O/54347. RE: TESTING IN FRANCE - PH.III 32-EX CHASSIS. We hand you herewith :- 24 -… | ||
| img035 | Return of six Bentley FLB30X spark plugs after an investigation into a misfiring complaint. | ||
| View original record | RM/RC Bentley Sparking Plugs. We are returning to you the six FLB30X plugs which were sent back for investigation, the complaint being, misfiring from a pick up. We have tried these plugs in two cars… | ||
| img036 | Letter regarding the performance and examination of K.L.G. sparking plugs after misfiring issues due to excessive lead deposit. | ||
| View original record | Child 6001, K/W. Bur/Wst. PK/KC/DPB/30.7.37. K.L.G.Sparking Plugs type FLB.30.X. Chassis No.B.161.HM. Bontor. We are returning as a matter of interest to you under cover of our advice note No.5096 six… | ||
| img037 | The failure of sparking plugs due to cracked insulators and the fitting of a new roller bearing to the dynamo. | ||
| View original record | 6001 CHATEAUROUX. Rm/IMW/4/JAB.I.8.37. To. Rm. c.c. Rm/Wst. c.c. Rm/GWH. 26.G.VI.- 25/30 HP. K.L.G.Sparking Plugs FLB.30.X. We are sending you three sparking plugs which have failed due to cracked… | ||
| img038 | Sending three failed K.L.G. sparking plugs, an A.C. plug, and a returned roller bearing. | ||
| View original record | To. Rm. c. Rm/Wst. O. Rm/GWH. 6001a CHATEAUROUX. Rm/IMW/4/JAB.1.8.37. 26.G.VI.- 25/30 HP. K.L.G.Sparking Plugs FLB.30.X. We are sending you three sparking plugs which have failed due to cracked… | ||
| img039 | Letter from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs confirming the dispatch of four dozen F.L.30x model plugs. | ||
| View original record | 6001a. K·L·G Sparking Plugs Limited CONTRACTORS TO THE AIR MINISTRY, ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS. Sole Manufacturers of "KLG" Sparking Plugs and Accessories PUTNEY VALE, LONDON, S.W.15… | ||
| img040 | Payment authorisation for an invoice from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 6001a Rm/Wst. G/WFH/CA78/PS. 20.8.37 We have an invoice from The K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Ltd., dated 18th instant on which we are charged 1/- each nett for 48- type F.L.30x Sparking plugs which they say… | ||
| img041 | The performance and issues with a set of 14 m/m Cormundite ignition plugs over 10,000 miles. | ||
| View original record | Childs Have you given E.P.a Set of short reach Plugs 600lc Rm/Mr.Childs EP.1/MH.21.8.38 SPECIAL 14 m/m (CORMUNDITE) IGNITION PLUGS USED ON 21.G.IV. The above plugs have now been returned to you as… | ||
| img042 | The handover of K.L.G. special Short Reach Corundite Plugs for testing on an experimental chassis. | ||
| View original record | 6001. To Rm. from Rm/RC. c. Rm/FD. Rm/RC.17/AP.23.8.37 Re. K.L.G. special Short Reach Corundite Plugs. We have handed to Rm/FD. the following plugs for testing on experimental chassis. 1 1/2 doz.… | ||
| img043 | Request to arrange a covering order for 48 K.L.G. type FL.30X sparking plugs. | ||
| View original record | To HPS/CEP. c. to G/WFH/CA. 60010 Rm/RC.6/JH.23.8.37. re K.L.G.FL.30X Sparking Plugs. Will you please arrange for a covering order to be issued for 48 K.L.G. type FL.30X sparking plugs. Rm/RC. | ||
| img044 | The handover of K.L.G. special short reach corundite plugs for testing. | ||
| View original record | 6001. Rm. from Rm/RC. c. EP. Rm/RC.18/AP.23.8.37 Re. K.L.G. special Short Reach Corundite Plugs We have handed to EP. the following plugs for test on 21.G.1V. - ½ doz. F.30.X. type plugs. Rm/RC. | ||
| img045 | Trial of K.L.G. F.50.X sparking plugs on a Phantom III unit due to pre-ignition issues. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. c. to Rm/JE. 6001 Rm/RC.9/JH.24.8.37. M re K.L.G. F.50.X. Sparking Plugs. We have handed to Rm/JE. one dozen K.L.G. sparking plugs for trial in the exhaust side of Phantom III unit No.6. This… | ||
| img046 | The trial of new K.L.G. FL.30X sparking plugs for the Wraith and Bentley III chassis. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/FD. c. to Rm. 6001 Rm/RC.8/JH.24.8.37 re K.L.G. FL.30X SPARKING PLUGS. In order to try out the new plug position on the Wraith and Bentley III chassis we have obtained from K.L.G. the above type… | ||
| img047 | The testing and performance of various K.L.G. sparking plugs. | ||
| View original record | 6001. TO Rm. from Rm/W.Brazier. c. Rm/RC. c. Rm/HD. 10.9.37 K.L.G. SPARKING PLUGS 3.B.1V. We have tested the following types of plug in FLB.30.X.standard. FLB.30.X.C. fitted with copper sleeve on… | ||
| img048 | Resolving engine misfires on a Wraith by testing and comparing different ignition coils. | ||
| View original record | 6001, WB To Rm. from Rm/W.Brazier. c. Rm/Childs. Rm/S.6/MH.30.9.37. MISFIRES ON WRAITH. Following a complaint of engine misfiring on 24-G-VI. we examined the FL.30.X plugs which appeared to be in good… | ||
| img049 | The performance and wear of FE30XC spark plugs after extended engine testing. | ||
| View original record | 6001 TO RM/RC. We have had 12, FE30XC plugs on test on the Phantom bed, on units Nos 3 & 6. On each unit, the plugs have been in the inlet-side. At the conclusion of 46 hrs 30 mins full throttle, & 21… | ||
| img050 | The performance and failure of F50 K.L.G. sparking plugs fitted to vehicle 3SEX. | ||
| View original record | T.R.H/Childs K.L.G. Sparking Plugs. 6001. We have removed the F50 K.L.G. sparking plugs from 3SEX. This type of plug has a much higher heat resistance than standard and was fitted as a cure for… | ||
| img051 | The performance and wear of K.L.G. 50x sparking plugs. | ||
| View original record | e to RM/chulos c GRW DD K.L.G Sparking Plugs 6001 Herewith report on K.L.G. 50x which were supplied to reduce wear at the plug points. These plugs have a higher heat resistance than K.L.G. F 30x. They… | ||
| img052 | Inspection note detailing the removal of part 'E 24's' and the fitting of part 'FL 30X'. | ||
| View original record | RM/RC. B23AE 6001 E 24's taken out after 10561 Returned for inspection. No complaints. FL 30X fitted RM. / Brazier. | ||
| img053 | The failure of a set of M.L.G. F.H.R. 30X sparking plugs after completing 11,680 miles. | ||
| View original record | Nicholson M.L.G. F.H.R. 30X Sparking Plugs 6001. We are returning to you a set of M.L.G F.H.R. 30X sparking plugs which have completed 11680 miles in 25 G.E. At this mileage they were misfiring. The… | ||
| img054 | Ignition plug tests comparing K.L.G. and Champion plugs on chassis 21.G.IV. | ||
| View original record | Rm/RC e. E/Wst EP.1/MH.14.12.37 IGNITION PLUG TESTS ON 21.G.IV Further to our EP.1/MH.21.8.37 and your Rm/RC.18/AP.23.8.37, half a dozen K.L.G. F.30.X.type plugs were fixed in the engine of the above… | ||
| img055 | Request to despatch K.L.G. sparking plugs as spares for car 6.B.IV. | ||
| View original record | 6001. To HPS. c. to RC/GJ. Rm/RE.12/JH.28.2.38. re 6.B.IV. Will you please despatch to Rm/IMW. at Chateauroux, 6 K.L.G. FLB.30.X. sparking plugs, as spares for the above car. Rm/RC. | ||
| img056 | Request to dispatch six K.L.G. spark plugs to Mr. I.M. Waller in France for a Bentley Chassis 6-B-IV undergoing 15,000-mile trials. | ||
| View original record | To D.S.P. from HPS/WSC. E.W.H. (crossed out) RG/RC. (crossed out) Rm/RC. 6001. HPS/WSC.14/BA.28.2.38. O/52470. Bentley Chassis 6-B-IV. We hand you herewith:- 6 - K.L.G. FLB.30 X Sparking plugs. Will… | ||
| img057 | Complaints of Bentley K.L.G. FLB.30X plugs burning the points. | ||
| View original record | To By.. from GWH. c. to Rm. 6001. Rm/GWH.2/N.8.4.38. Bentley K.L.G. FLB.30X.Plugs. There has been three complaints lately of the above plugs burning the points, not the electrode. This is not serious… | ||
| img058 | Customer issues with K.L.G. Corundite plugs, arranging for an inspection of modified plugs. | ||
| View original record | Hd. c. to Ry. c. to Rm. c. to Rm/RC. c. to H/Wst. c. to Mx. 60231. R.C. let me know when these Plugs come in Roy.V/B. 29.4.38. Rm Arising out of our recent discussion concerning the trouble certain of… | ||
| img059 | Letter from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Ltd. regarding point erosion issues with 'Corundite' plugs. | ||
| View original record | Copy of letter from Messrs. K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Ltd. Dated 22.4.38. Gentlemen, Your ref. Roy.10/W. In reply to your letter of April 13th, we very much regret to learn that you are experiencing a… | ||
| img060 | Burnt KLG ignition plugs on a Phantom III chassis that was used on the Continent. | ||
| View original record | Rm. C. BY. C. MX. CHILDS Rm/GWH.10/G.2.5.38. Do you think it is necessary for two types of plugs to be specified - yes. for English use and one for Continental. TAKE UP WITH KLG. PHANTOM III. IGNITION… | ||
| img061 | Letter to K.L.G. Co. Ltd. regarding point erosion on spark plugs and arranging a visit to discuss testing. | ||
| View original record | 6001 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. RM/RC.15/JH. 11th June, 1938. Messrs. K.L.G. Co.Ltd., Putney Vale, LONDON.S.W.15. For the attention of Major Carrington. Dear Sirs, With reference to your letter of the… | ||
| img062 | Letter from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Limited regarding the supply of new FLB.50x spark plugs for testing. | ||
| View original record | 6001 K·L·G Sparking Plugs Limited CONTRACTORS TO THE AIR MINISTRY, ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS Sole Manufacturers of "K.L.G." Sparking Plugs and Accessories PUTNEY VALE, LONDON, S.W.15… | ||
| img063 | 'Corundite' plugs sent for testing. | ||
| View original record | M. B 99655 14th June, 1938. Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Ltd., Experimental Department, DERBY. Dr. to K·L·G Sparking Plugs Limited CONTRACTORS TO THE AIR MINISTRY, ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS… | ||
| img064 | Issues with Bentley KLG.FLB30X plugs burning out and requesting the status of new test plugs. | ||
| View original record | To By.. from GWH. (Note: 'By..' is crossed out) c. Rm. 6001. Rm/GWH.19/N.14.6.38. Bentley KLG.FLB30X Plugs. Handwritten note: Childs There is a growing trouble with the above plugs. The anodes are… | ||
| img065 | Requesting one set of K.L.G. FLB.50.X sparking plugs to be forwarded. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. 6001 Rm/RC.19/JH.15.6.38. re K.L.G. FLB.50.X. Plugs. Will you please forward to Rm/GWH. one set of KLG.50-X. sparking plugs. Rm/RC. | ||
| img066 | The receipt and forwarding of a set of KLG.FLB.50.X plugs. | ||
| View original record | W/K - Rm/GWH. c. to By. 6001 Rm/RC.18/JH.15.6.38. re KLG.FLB.50.X. PLUGS. With reference to Rm/GWH.19/N.14.6.38. we have today received the new plugs from the makers and have made arrangements for 1… | ||
| img067 | Forwarding six K.L.G. FLB.50 sparking plugs to Kingsbury for testing. | ||
| View original record | To [REDACTED] from HPS/WSC. Rm/RC. 6001 HPS/WSC.7/BA.16.6.38. Sparking Plugs. Will you please forward to Kingsbury, addressed for the attention of Mr.G.W.Hancock, 6 - K.L.G. FLB.50 Sparking Plugs,… | ||
| img068 | Requesting the despatch of KLG.FLB.50.X sparking plugs for trial use on a Bentley. | ||
| View original record | To HPS/WSC. from Rm/RC. 6001 Rm/RC.4/MH.17.6.38. RE KLG.FLB.50.X SPARKING PLUGS FOR USE ON THE BENTLEY. Will you please despatch to Slator (Paris) 2 sets of the above type plugs. This type of plug is… | ||
| img069 | Despatch of two sets of KLG.FLB.50.X spark plugs for trial on a Bentley car. | ||
| View original record | W/P. To Sr. from Rm/RC. 6001 Rm/RC.3/MH.17.6.38. RE SPARKING PLUGS FOR BENTLEY. Rm. has instructed me to let you have two sets of the latest KLG.FLB.50.X type plugs, for trial on the Bentley car.… | ||
| img070 | Fitting of six KLG.FIB.50.X plugs to a customer's car. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/RC. from GWH. Rm/GWH.14/N.20.6.38. 6070 re KLG.FIB.50.X. Plugs. The six plugs have arrived and we have arranged to fit them to a car which has been in with faulty plugs. This car belongs to a Mr… | ||
| img071 | Investigation into popping back caused by faulty K.L.G. sparking plugs. | ||
| View original record | 6001 RM/RC BY.3/C.20.6.38. RE: K.L.G. SPARKING PLUGS FE.30X(R). 14 m/m. As a result of complaints made by the owner of 3-DL-36, Mrs. Luck, that popping back was taking place in the carburetter, and N.… | ||
| img072 | The forwarding of special K.L.G. sparking plugs to the Paris Depot for testing. | ||
| View original record | 6001 To D/EXP. from HPS/WSC. H.I.V.C. G. Exp. Rm/RC. HPS/WSC.1/BA.21.6.38 Sparking plugs. Will you please forward to the Paris Depot:- 12 - K.L.G.Sparking plugs, type FLB.50 X. which we hand you… | ||
| img073 | Letter to K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Ltd. regarding FLB.50.X sparking plugs and a proposed visit. | ||
| View original record | EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. RM/RC.6/JH. 22nd. June,1938. Messrs. K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Ltd., Putney Vale, LONDON.S.W.15. 6007 For the attention of Major C.M. Carington. Your ref. CMC/MEN. Dear Sirs, We… | ||
| img074 | Letter from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Limited arranging travel details for a visit from Mr. Child. | ||
| View original record | K.L.G Sparking Plugs Limited CONTRACTORS TO THE AIR MINISTRY, ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS. Sole Manufacturers of "K.L.G" Sparking Plugs and Accessories PUTNEY VALE, LONDON, S.W.15… | ||
| img075 | Letter to K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Ltd. confirming travel arrangements for a visit. | ||
| View original record | EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. 6001 Rm/RC.4/JH. 25th June, 1938. K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Ltd., Putney Vale, LONDON. S.W.15. For the attention of Major C.M. Carington. Your reference CMC/MEN. Dear Sirs, We… | ||
| img076 | Return of 'Nermiss' plug adaptors after testing. | ||
| View original record | To D/BP. from HPS/WSC. Hd/PC. G/RB. Rm/RC. 6001 HPS/WSC.3/BA.27.6.38a Re "Nermiss" Adaptors. Will you please forward to Mr.A.R.Milton, 117 Osborne Road, Romford, Essex, 6 - "Nermiss" Adaptors, which… | ||
| img077 | Letter to K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Ltd. requesting a trial supply of a new type of sparking plug. | ||
| View original record | Experimental Dept. Rm/RC.13/MH. 20th. July 1938. K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Ltd., Putney Vale, LONDON, S.W.15. 6001. For the attention of Major C.M.Carrington. Dear Sirs, We wish to try out as soon as… | ||
| img078 | Letter from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs regarding the testing and production of Corundite plugs. | ||
| View original record | 6001 K·L·G Sparking Plugs Limited CONTRACTORS TO THE AIR MINISTRY, ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS Sole Manufacturers of "K L G" Sparking Plugs and Accessories PUTNEY VALE, LONDON, S.W.15… | ||
| img079 | Letter to K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Ltd. requesting detachable plugs to test against overoiling issues on new engines. | ||
| View original record | EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT Rm/RC.11/JH. 5th August, 1938. K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Ltd., Putney Vale, LONDON.S.W.15. For the attention of Major C.M. Carington. Your ref. CMC/MEN. Dear Sirs, We thank you for… | ||
| img080 | Letter from K.L.G Sparking Plugs Limited regarding an order for FE.30x and FLB.50x plugs. | ||
| View original record | 6001. K·L·G Sparking Plugs Limited CONTRACTORS TO THE AIR MINISTRY, ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS. Sole Manufacturers of "K.L.G" Sparking Plugs and Accessories PUTNEY VALE, LONDON.… | ||
| img081 | Dispatch note from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Limited for 'Corundite' plugs. | ||
| View original record | M. C 3658 9th August, 1938 Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited, Experimental Department, DERBY. Dr. to K·L·G Sparking Plugs Limited CONTRACTORS TO THE AIR MINISTRY, ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS… | ||
| img082 | Discrepancy in recommended KLG Corundite spark plugs for Bentley and Phantom III models. | ||
| View original record | Rm/JC. 6001 Hd/SB21/HR.19.8.38. re KLG. CORUNDITE PLUGS. We have always told Owners that we recommend FLB.30.X plugs for both the 3½ litre and 4¼ litre Bentley, and FE.30.X for the Phantom III. We… | ||
| img083 | Letter to KLG Sparking Plugs Ltd. regarding an incorrect spark plug recommendation for the 3 1/2-litre Bentley. | ||
| View original record | 6001. Experimental Dept. Rm/RC.16/MH. 31st. August 1938. KLG. Sparking Plugs Ltd., Putney Vale, LONDON, S.W.15. For the attention of Major C.M.Carrington. Dear Sirs, Your 1938 Sparking Plug Chart… | ||
| img084 | Letter from K.L.G Sparking Plugs Limited regarding an error on their 1938 Plug Recommendation Chart for the 3½-litre Bentley. | ||
| View original record | 6001 K·L·G Sparking Plugs Limited CONTRACTORS TO THE AIR MINISTRY, ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS. Sole Manufacturers of "KLG" Sparking Plugs and Accessories PUTNEY VALE, LONDON. S.W.15… | ||
| img085 | Trial of FLB.50.X type plugs on a Bentley car under continental conditions. | ||
| View original record | 6001 W/P - Sr. Rm/RC.9/JH.7.9.38. With reference to our memo. Rm/RC.3/MH.17.6.38. we sent to you 2 sets of the latest FLB.50.X. type plugs for trial on the Bentley car. We shall be glad to know your… | ||
| img086 | Performance of K.L.G. FLB.50X ignition plugs fitted to a customer's Bentley. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/RC... from Rm/GWH. C By [REDACTED] Handwritten: To RC/JJ 6001. Rm/GWH.33/N.12.9.38. Re: Ignition Plugs - K.L.G. FLB.50X. A set of these plugs were fitted to G.H.Withey's Bentley on the 21.6.38.… | ||
| img087 | Letter apologising for a delay in replying to an enquiry about FLB-50X type sparking plugs. | ||
| View original record | To Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby........RM/RC. Levallois, Sr/VA.10/HB.21.9.38 6001P re: FLB-50X. - Type Sparking plugs ----------------------------- Please excuse us for not replying earlier to your… | ||
| img088 | The performance and comparison of F.L.B.50.X type sparking plugs after use in a trials car. | ||
| View original record | To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby........... Rm/RC. Levallois Sr/VA5/ET.29.9.38 Re: F.L.B.50.X TYPE SPARKING PLUGS. With further reference to your Rm/RC.9/JH.7.9.38, we fitted a set of the above type plugs… | ||
| img089 | Troubleshooting a recurring misfire caused by an oiled-up number 6 spark plug. | ||
| View original record | 6001. To Rm/RC. e.c. to Rm/FD. Rm/WB.6/HG.25.10.38. WXA.2. This car has given trouble (missing fire) twice during the last week. No.6. plug on both occasions was oiled up when removed. (KLG FL830X)… | ||
| img090 | Testing F.L.B. 50.X Type Sparking plugs, finding no improvement over the F.L.B. 30.X type. | ||
| View original record | RC/55 Please note and return Rm/RC To Rolls Royce Ltd. Derby........RM/RC. Sr/WHAT/EB.17.11.38 Re: F.L.B. 50.X Type Sparking plugs. With further reference to your RM/RC.9/JH7.9.38 we have now run… | ||
| img091 | K.L.G. plugs received from the Paris Depot for a Trials Car, to be handed to the Experimental Department. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten Top: CHILDS - Please collect Rm Handwritten Middle: 6001 Typed Top Left: Rm. e-Mt/GP. Handwritten Top Right: D/BP/HF8/JR.9.12.38. Rm Typed Title: Chassis B.6.MR - Trials Car. Typed Body:… | ||
| img092 | Wear on a set of sparking plugs and requesting further details on their usage conditions and mileage. | ||
| View original record | 6001 W/P - sr. Rm/RC.6/JH.16.12.38. We thank you for your memo. Sr/WHA.1/EB.17.11.38. re the FLB.50.X. type sparking plugs and note that a set has run 14,380 Kms. on chassis B.55.KU. We have now… | ||
| img093 | Letter to Bentley Motors Ltd. regarding worn spark plugs from a trials car, chassis B.35.KU. | ||
| View original record | RC/55 Please note and return. To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby............. Rm/Rc. RM/Rc LEVALLOIS Sr/VA6/ET.20.12.38 Re: SPARKING PLUGS - BENTLEY CHASSIS -------------------------------------- We thank… | ||
| img094 | Internal request to obtain 4 dozen K.L.G. type 827 sparking plugs. | ||
| View original record | 6001. To Roy/Ms. c. to G/JWH. Rm/RC.19/JH.29.12.38. Will you please obtain for us as soon as possible, 4 doz. K.L.G. type 827 sparking plugs. O/N.52434. Rm/RC. | ||
| img095 | KLG ignition plug that was removed from a Bentley due to misfiring when accelerating. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/RC... from Rm/GWH. c.c.By. (struck through) 6001. Rm/GWH.11/N.12.1.39. FLB.50X. - KLG. Ignition Plug. I am sending you one of the above plugs which was fitted to G.H.Withey's Bentley - B.180.KT… | ||
| img096 | The testing and performance of K.L.G. FLB.50.X type spark plugs on Bentley cars. | ||
| View original record | 6001- To By c. to Major Carrington - K.L.G. Ltd. c. to Mx. c. to Rm/Cwdl. c. to Rm/PD. re K.L.G. FLB.50.X. Type Sparking Plug. This type of plug, which is similar in external dimensions to the… | ||
| img097 | Photograph of a broken two-piece spark plug. | ||
| View original record | SG A | ||
| img098 | Photograph of a broken spark plug, shown in two pieces. | ||
| View original record | LG, FLR50X S, MADE IN, ENGLAND, B | ||
| img099 | Letter from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs regarding the manufacture of twelve FIB.30x plugs with platinum iridium tips. | ||
| View original record | 6001 K·L·G Sparking Plugs Limited CONTRACTORS TO THE AIR MINISTRY, ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS Sole Manufacturers of “KLG” Sparking Plugs and Accessories PUTNEY VALE, LONDON, S.W.15… | ||
| img100 | Letter to K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Ltd. acknowledging the receipt of twelve platinum iridium tipped sparking plugs for testing. | ||
| View original record | EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/RC.9/JH. 28th. April, 1939. K.L.G. Sparking Blugs Ltd., Putney Vale, LONDON.S.W.15. For the attention of Major C.M. Carington. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of… | ||
| img101 | Letter from K.L.G Sparking Plugs Ltd. to Bentley Motors Ltd. seeking confirmation that their plugs were used in a record-breaking car at Brooklands. | ||
| View original record | K·L·G Sparking Plugs Limited CONTRACTORS TO THE AIR MINISTRY, ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS. Sole Manufacturers of "KLG" Sparking Plugs and Accessories PUTNEY VALE, LONDON. S.W.15… | ||
| img102 | Letter to K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Ltd. confirming the plug model fitted to a Bentley car. | ||
| View original record | 6001 Rm.11/MH. 22nd. August, 1939. K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Ltd., Putney Vale, LONDON, S.W.15. Your Ref: Competitions M.S.R. Dear Sirs, With reference to your letter of August 11th., we would confirm… | ||
| img103 | Letter from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Limited acknowledging receipt of an earlier letter. | ||
| View original record | K·L·G Sparking Plugs Limited CONTRACTORS TO THE AIR MINISTRY, ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS. Sole Manufacturers of "KLG" Sparking Plugs and Accessories PUTNEY VALE, LONDON. S.W.15… | ||
| img104 | Letter to K.L.G. Sparking Plug Co. Ltd. requesting a hotter running plug due to issues caused by poor quality petrol. | ||
| View original record | Elec. file 6001 Rm/Rc.6/DT. 24th February 1940. K.L.G. Sparking Plug Co. Ltd., Putney Vale, LONDON, S.W.15. Dear Sirs, We have lately received reports from our outside Depot that misfiring and bad… | ||
| img105 | Letter from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Limited regarding a follow-up meeting. | ||
| View original record | RM/CHILDS 6001 K·L·G Sparking Plugs Limited CONTRACTORS TO THE AIR MINISTRY, ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS. Sole Manufacturers of “KLG” Sparking Plugs and Accessories PUTNEY VALE,… | ||
| img106 | Letter from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Ltd. regarding the development and testing of face-firing spark plugs. | ||
| View original record | 6501 Elect. K·L·G Sparking Plugs Limited CONTRACTORS TO THE AIR MINISTRY, ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS Sole Manufacturers of "KLG" Sparking Plugs and Accessories PUTNEY VALE, LONDON.… | ||
| img107 | Querying test bed results for KLG spark plugs and noting readiness to run Lodge plugs. | ||
| View original record | Rm/RC. from Rm. c. Rm/Wym. c. Rm/CTS. Rm. 12/ML.26.8.40. SPARK PLUGS. With reference to Rm/RC.1/SW. 22.8.40. we should like to know from Rm/CTS whether the test bed results confirm that KLG. FE. 50 X.… | ||
| img108 | Internal request to purchase 1 gross of 14 mm plug washers from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To Roy from Rm/RC. Elec Rm/RC.3/ET.20.12.40. 6001 Re: SPARKING PLUGS. ------------ Will you please obtain for us from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Ltd., 1 gross 14 mm. plug washers. O/N. 753. Rm/RC. | ||
| img109 | Letter from K.L.G Sparking Plugs confirming they can improve the FLB.30x plug and will investigate a rival plug. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Childs K·L·G Sparking Plugs Limited CONTRACTORS TO THE AIR MINISTRY, ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS Sole Manufacturers of “KLG” Sparking Plugs and Accessories PUTNEY VALE, LONDON,… | ||
| img110 | Letter to K.L.G. Sparking Plug, Ltd. regarding the performance of their spark plugs compared to Champion models and requesting a trial set. | ||
| View original record | wool Elec 10th May, 1941. *Rn/HO.2/ET. K.L.G. Sparking Plug, Ltd., Putney Vale, LONDON S.W. 15. For the attention of Major C.M. Carrington. Dear Sirs, We hear from our Mr. J. Marsden of Mr. West's… | ||
| img111 | Request to order sealing washers and distance pieces from KLG Sparking Plugs Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 6001 2060 To Roy/AES. From Rm/RC. Rm/RC.7/OH.17.2.42. Will you please order from KLG Sparking Plugs Ltd :- 1 gross sealing washers for use on R76/2 lugs 1 gross distance pieces as used for taking the… | ||