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img001 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited requesting the results of tests on special Steatite Plugs.
View original record X 4425 LODGE PLUGS LIMITED. RUGBY. January, 21st. 1921. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Nightingale Road, D E R B Y. Dear Sirs, We shall be glad to hear from you as to the results of your tests on the…

img002 Follow-up letter from Lodge Plugs Limited regarding a quotation for new pattern all-steatite plugs.
View original record XL4625 Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Directors: J. Alfred Hopps Bernard Hopps Alec M. Lodge F. Brodie-Lodge Telegrams: 'Lodge, Rugby.' Telephone: Rugby 276 (2 lines). Private Branch Exchange. Code Used:…

img003 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited confirming a proposed meeting time with Mr. Hives.
View original record X4425 Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Directors: J. Alfred Hopps Bernard Hopps Alec. M. Lodge F. Brodie Lodge Telegrams: "Lodge, Rugby." Telephone: Rugby 276 (2 lines). Private Branch Exchange. Code Used:…

img004 Request to order 3 dozen Lodge sparking plugs with steatite insulation for experimental purposes.
View original record Wd. from Hs. X4425 Hs2/LG3.10.21. LODGE SPARKING PLUGS. Will you please order for us 3 dozen Lodge sparking plugs with steatite insulation. These plugs are for experimental purposes - the cost of…

img005 Testing and potential use of Lodge X601 sparking plugs.
View original record X4425 To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. Hs5/LG6.10.21. LODGE SPARKING PLUG. X601 We are sending to you a sample of the latest Lodge Sparking Plug which they have submitted to us. We have had a dozen of these…

img006 Instructing the Stores to despatch a sample Lodge Sparking Plug to Mr. Royce for examination.
View original record X4425 To EP. from Hs. c. to Mr. Chatwin - Stores. Hs6/LG6.10.21. We are sending into the Stores for despatch to Mr. Royce - 1 Lodge Sparking Plug. This plug is a sample and is going to Mr. Royce for…

img007 Letter from Lodge Plugs regarding Long Reach Plugs and a new all-steatite plug.
View original record Lodge Plugs Limited Rugby. Directors: J. Alfred Hopps Bernard Hopps Alec. M. Lodge F. Brodie Lodge Telegrams: "Lodge, Rugby" Telephone: Rugby 276 (2 lines) Private Branch Exchange. Code Used: A.B.C.…

img008 Covering memo for a standardisation sheet concerning experiment X.4425 on Lodge Steatite Plugs.
View original record X 4425 Hs-By-From-Hs. op-to-Hdy-on-sd. op-is-a To BY. from Hs. c. to Hg. c. to Ds. c. to KP. c. to PH. c. to EWT. for R.R. Inc. Hs/LGS1.10.21. LODGE STEATITE PLUGS. X.4425. Please find attached copy…

img009 Standardisation sheet for Lodge Steatite Plugs, requesting cost details.
View original record To Rd. from Hs. X4425 Hs/LG31.10.21. X.4425 - LODGE STEATITE PLUGS. We attach herewith two copies of standardisation sheet in connection with the above experiment. Will you kindly fill in the costs…

img010 Cover note for a standardisation sheet regarding Lodge Steatite Plugs.
View original record Wor. from Hs. X4425 Hs/LG31.10.21. X.4425 - LODGE STEATITE PLUGS. Please find attached copy of standardisation sheet for the above. Will you kindly remark upon, sign and return at your earliest…

img011 Cover memo for a standardisation sheet concerning an experiment on Lodge Steatite Plugs, Model Z.22.
View original record X4425 R. from Hs. c. to CJ. and BJ. Hs/LG16.11.21. X.4425 - LODGE STEATITE PLUGS. Model Z.22 Please find attached copy of standardisation sheet in connection with the above experiment. Will you kindly…

img012 Cover letter forwarding correspondence from The Lodge Plugs Limited regarding an order for 3 dozen spark plugs.
View original record X4425 Hs. Wd/Dn2/HP191121. 19th Nov. 1921. We attach hereto copy of a letter dated 17th inst. reference EE/EW received from The Lodge Plugs Limited., Rugby. They refer to the 3 dozen Lodge Sparking…

img013 Copy of a letter from The Lodge Plugs Limited asking for feedback on the performance of their Steatite Plugs.
View original record R.R. 199 (250T) (SD676 19-7-17) MP180865 COPY OF LETTER FROM:- THE LODGE PLUGS LIMITED. RUGBY. 17th November. 1921. EE/EW. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Nightingale Road, D E R B Y. Dear Sirs, We are…

img014 Standardisation of chassis parts for the adoption of Lodge Steatite Plugs, model L.22.
View original record R R 765 (5 H) (S H 268, 19-9-20) G 2584 X4425 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. COMPLETED 24.11.21 Date 31.10.21. X No. 4425 Drawing No. Part List Description of Parts. LODGE STEATITE PLUGS, Model…

img015 Letter to The Lodge Sparking Plug Co. regarding the return of 6 fused Steatite Sparking Plugs from a small car engine.
View original record X4425 Hs9/LG. 5th. Dec. 1921. The Lodge Sparking Plug Co., Rugby. Dear Sirs, We are returning to you 6 Steatite Sparking Plugs which we have run on the small car engine. You will notice that the…

img016 Despatch of 6 sparking plugs to The Lodge Sparking Plug Co. Ltd. for examination and testing.
View original record X 4425 BP. from Hs. c. to Mr. Chatwin - Stores. Hs13/LG5.12.21. We are sending into the Stores for despatch to The Lodge Sparking Plug Co.Ltd., Rugby - 6 Sparking Plugs. These have been sent for…

img017 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited regarding the fusing of glaze on Model C plugs during engine testing.
View original record X4425 Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Directors: J. Alfred Hopps Bernard Hopps Alex M. Lodge F. Brodie Lodge Telegrams: "Lodge, Rugby." Telephone: Rugby 276 (2 lines). Private Branch Exchange. Code Used:…

img018 Letter from L.S.P. Co. Ltd. discussing the performance, testing, and materials of spark plugs.
View original record Page 2 L.S.P. Co. Ltd. Date 8. 12. 21 Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited. hardly think that a higher temperature glaze was necessary. These plugs appear to have been worked at a very high temperature. As…

img019 Page 2 of a letter from Lodge Plugs Limited awaiting a reply and enclosing a credit note.
View original record Page 2 L.S.P.Co.Ltd. Date 8. 12. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited. Awaiting your reply to the first paragraph of this letter, We beg to remain, Yours faithfully, LODGE PLUGS LIMITED. Alex Lodge DIRECTOR 1…

img020 Credit note memorandum regarding the return of 6 Lodge Sparking plugs to Messrs. Lodge Ltd.
View original record C.O. from Hs. X.4425 Hsl/LG12.12.21. Herewith credit note we have received from Messrs. Lodge Ltd., Rugby, with reference to 6 Lodge Sparking we have returned to them. Please credit the Experimental…

img021 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited concerning the exchange and features of spark plugs for racing engines.
View original record X4425 Lodge Plugs Limited. Rugby. Directors: F. Alfred Hopps Bernard Hopps Alec. M. Lodge F. Brodie Lodge Telegrams: 'Lodge, Rugby.' Telephone: Rugby 276 (2 lines). Private Branch Exchange. Code Used:…

img022 Invoice from Lodge Plugs Limited for the supply of six model 'Z27' sparking plugs.
View original record Telegrams: "LODGE, RUGBY." Telephone No. RUGBY 276 (2 lines). X601 / 7 I. I. DEPT. 13 DEC 1921 RECEIVED RUGBY. INVOICE No. T 3056 12th Dec.1921. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., Nightingale Road, DERBY. Your…

img023 Letter to The Lodge Sparking Plug Co. Ltd. regarding the failure of spark plugs due to overheating and requesting different insulators.
View original record X4425 Hs4/LG. 13th. Dec. 1921. The Lodge Sparking Plug Co.Ltd., R U G B Y. Dear Sirs, Referring to your AMW/MAW of the 5th.inst. The failure of the 6 plugs which we have returned to you was due to…

img024 Letter to The Lodge Sparking Plug Co. Ltd. regarding the failure of Z27 plugs and a request for more to test.
View original record X4425 hs2/LG. 25th. Jan. 1922. Messrs. The Lodge Sparking Plug Co.Ltd., R U G B Y. Dear Sirs, We have returned to you today, 6 special sparking plugs Z27 which you kindly sent to us for test but which…

img025 Instructing the Stores to despatch 6 sparking plugs to Messrs. Lodge, Rugby for testing.
View original record (S H. 298. 19-2-21) G. 3069 X.4425 BP. from Hs. c. to Mr. Chatwin Stores. Hs2/LG2.2.22. We are sending into the Stores for despatch to Messrs. Lodge, Rugby - 6 Sparking plugs. These have been sent to…

img026 Correspondence with the Lodge company about sparking plugs.
View original record X4425 To BP. from Hs. c. to Mr. Chatwin Stores. Hs2/LG7.2.22. "LODGE" SPARKING PLUGS. Referring to our note Hs2/LG2.2.22, kindly note, we have sent the attached letter to the Lodge people. Will BP.…

img027 Letter to The Lodge Sparking Plug Co. regarding the partial return of plugs as one has been mislaid.
View original record X4425 Hs/LGl. 7th. Feb. 1922 Messrs. The Lodge Sparking Plug Co., R U G B Y. Dear Sirs, Referring to your letter of the 25th. ult. ref. Hs2/LG. We regret to say that at the moment we are only able to…

img028 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited discussing the testing results of experimental spark plugs.
View original record X4425 Lodge Plugs Limited. Rugby RECEIVED 9 FEB 1922 Directors: J. Alfred Hopps Bernard Hopps Alec M. Lodge F. Brodie Lodge Telegrams: "Lodge, Rugby." Telephone: Rugby 276 (2 lines). Private Branch…

img029 Page 2 of a letter from Lodge Plugs Ltd regarding the insulator shape of their spark plugs.
View original record Page 2 L. S. P. Co. Ltd. Date 9. 2. 22 Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited. of these plugs sufficiently good, but if this type of plug is satisfactory on your engine it would give us an idea of the best shape…

img030 Requesting an order for 500 Lodge Steatite sparking plugs for testing on the 40/50 chassis.
View original record Wd. from BY. c. Mr Shelton. c. EP. c. Hs. RECEIVED 2 FEB 1922 X 4425 BY4-P13.2.22. 40/50 CHASSIS. IGNITION WIRING & PLUGS. RE SPARKING PLUGS. RE MODEL Z.22. LODGE STEATITE TYPE PLUG. We have now…

img031 Letter to The Lodge Sparking Plug Co. regarding Steatite Sparking Plugs and a request for more for testing.
View original record X4425 Hs2/LG. 14th. Feb. 1922. Messrs. The Lodge Sparking Plug Co., RUGBY. Dear Sirs, We have received 6 Steatite Sparking Plugs model CD. for which, many thanks. So far on our tests they promise to…

img032 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited regarding the dispatch of 6 Model CD Lodge plugs.
View original record X4425 Lodge Plugs Limited. Rugby. Directors: J. Alfred Hopps, Bernard Hopps, Alec M. Lodge, F. Brodie Lodge Telegrams: "Lodge, Rugby" Telephone: Rugby 276 (2 lines). Private Branch Exchange. Code…

img033 Letter regarding a communication from Lodge Plugs Ltd. and the dispatch of a dozen Model CD.2 Plugs.
View original record Hs. X4425 Wd/AWG/W9322. 9th March.1922. We send you herewith a copy of a letter received from the Lodge Plugs Ltd., RUGBY, reference AML/MAW of the 8th inst. We will arrange to have the dozen Model…

img034 Letter from Lodge Plugs Ltd. regarding the delayed despatch of an order to send a new experimental plug model.
View original record COPY OF A LETTER RECEIVED FROM:- THE LODGE PLUGS LTD. RUGBY. AML/MAW. 8th March.1922. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited. Nightingale Road, DERBY. FOR THE ATTENTION OF MR.HIVES. Dear Sirs, With reference to…

img035 Reliability of Lodge porcelain and K.L.G. mica ignition plugs for the Goshawk engine.
View original record To Hs. from R. X4425 R1/M1.7.22. IGNITION PLUGS. X.1918. RE/GOSHAWKS. X4425 With reference to ignition plugs, recent experience has shewn that the Lodge porcelain plug sent with the Goshawk, is not…

img036 Procedure for replacing Mercury plugs with Lodge plugs due to a supply shortage.
View original record Sft. from BY. c. to Mr. Scott. c. to EP. c. to Hs. c. to Chat. X.4425 BY2/P20.7.22. 40/50 PLUGS. X.4295 X.4425. In view of the fact that we have run out of Mercury plugs and are absolutely unable to…

img037 The replacement of Mercury ignition plugs with Lodge steatite plugs for the 40/50 Chassis.
View original record Hs X4425 Mr Shelton. C. Wd. C. Ws. C. Hs. RECEIVED OCT 3 1922 BY1-F2.10.22. 40/50 CHASSIS. IGNITION PLUGS. It is now agreed that since the Mercury Plug is not available, the Lodge steatite type plug,…

img038 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited recommending their Model C.56 Steatite Plug following tests on 20 HP and 40/50 HP engines.
View original record Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Directors: J. Alfred Hopps Bernard Hopps Alec M. Lodge J. Brodie Lodge Telegrams: "Lodge, Rugby." Telephone: Rugby 276 (2 lines). Private Branch Exchange. Code Used: A.B.C.…

img039 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited requesting an order quantity for C.56 Steatite Plugs.
View original record LODGE PLUGS LIMITED. FORMERLY L. S. P. Co. Ltd. Page 2. Date 12.10.22. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd. C.56. Lodge Steatite Plug, in which case we shall be very glad to hear from you as to the quantity you…

img040 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited regarding tests on a new C.56 plug.
View original record X. 4425 Lodge Plugs Limited. Rugby. Directors: J. Alfred Hopps Bernard Hopps Alec. M. Lodge F. Brodie Lodge Telegrams: "Lodge, Rugby" Telephone: Rugby 276 (2 lines). Private Branch Exchange. Code…

img041 Inquiry from The Lodge Sparking Plug Co. about a 20-HP Sparking Plug sample.
View original record X4425 Hs. ROY/Ms14/DB4.12.22. Messrs. The Lodge Sparking Plug Co. have this day 'phoned asking if we can let them have any information regarding the 20-HP Sparking Plug (sample) which they have…

img042 Requesting an order for 1000 C.56 Lodge Steartite ignition plugs for the 40/50 chassis.
View original record X.4425 WA. WD/MS. C. Mr Shelton. C. EP. C. Hs. BY3-F12.1.23. RECEIVED JAN 13 40/50 CHASSIS. IGNITION PLUGS & WIRING. With reference to the plugs that we shall order for 40/50 chassis in the future, I…

img043 Manufacturing fault with C.56 Lodge plugs for the 40/50 chassis, and the subsequent investigation.
View original record X.4425 ? Mr Shelton. Wd. C. EP. C. Ha. BY4-P22.1.23. 40/50 CHASSIS. PLUGS. I wish to confirm my previous instruction to the effect that we are not using C.56 Lodge plugs on the 40/50 chassis at…

img044 Sourcing Steatite from Messrs. Lucas to enable the experimental manufacture of plugs.
View original record X4425 Wd. c. Hs. BY6-P23.1.23. R. was anxious when we were at W.W. that we should find out from Messrs. Lucas where to obtain deliveries of Steatite. What he had in his mind was the manufacture of…

img045 Standardising the C.56 Lodge ignition plug for 40/50 & Goshawk engines, following a discussion with Mr. Royce.
View original record X4425 E.P. Hs. Hs BYL-P23.1.23. RECEIVED X4425 X4091 X1812 40/50 & GOSHAWK. IGNITION PLUG & WIRING. During my recent visit to Mr Royce he asked me to make a special note that he was anxious to have…

img046 Failure of experimental C.56 Lodge Plugs and confirming the continued use of K.L.G. plugs.
View original record X4425 HS. EP7/H6.3.23. re. C.56. LODGE PLUGS. With reference to my conversation with you re the above, I am returning herewith 6 of the last batch of 100 experimental plugs. These are out of a set of…

img047 Letter to Lodge (Sparking Plug Co.) regarding issues with C.56 type sparking plugs.
View original record X4425 Hs9/LG. 6th. Mar. 1923. Messrs. Lodge,(Sparking Plug Co.) R U G B Y. Dear Sirs, We are not satisfied with the C.56 type sparking plugs. We have had a number of cases of these plugs sooting up.…

img048 Sending seven type C.56 sparking plugs to Messrs. Lodge, Rugby for inspection.
View original record X.4425 BP. from Hs. c. to Chat. Hs3/LG9.3.23. We are sending into the Stores for despatch to Messrs. Lodge, Rugby, for their inspection :- 7 Sparking plugs - type C.56. Will you please issue the…

img049 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited regarding issues with C56 type plugs experiencing sooting and loose insulators.
View original record X4425 Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Directors, J. Alfred Hopps Bernard Hopps Alec M. Lodge F. Brodie Lodge Telegrams: "Lodge, Rugby." Telephone: Rugby 276 (2 lines). Private Branch Exchange. Code Used:…

img050 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited regarding the examination of returned plugs.
View original record LODGE PLUGS LIMITED. FORMERLY L.S.P.Co.Ltd. Page 2. Date 13.3.23. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited. After we have received the plugs you are returning, and have had an opportunity of examining them, we…

img051 Letter to The Lodge Sparking Plug Co. regarding the return of C.56 plugs from a recent delivery.
View original record X4425 Hs3/LG. 14th. Mar. 1923. Messrs. The Lodge Sparking Plug Co., R U G B Y. Dear Sirs, The C.56 plugs which we have recently returned to you, are some from the most recent delivery. Yours…

img052 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited concerning the investigation of returned 7 C56 plugs.
View original record X4425 Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Directors: J. Alfred Hopps Bernard Hopps Alec M. Lodge F. Brodie Lodge Telegrams: "Lodge, Rugby" Telephone: Rugby 276 (2 lines). Private Branch Exchange. Code Used:…

img053 The company's lack of experience with Lodge Spark Gap Terminals.
View original record Hr. from Hs/TMW. X4425 Hs/TMWL/LG27.4.23. RE. LODGE SPARK GAP TERMINALS. Referring to your request for information re. the above. We cannot say that we have had any actual experience with them. Our…

img054 Confirming the dispatch of 24 model C.G. Lodge Sparking Plugs for reporting.
View original record X4425 Hs. Wd/Dnl/HP14.5.23. We send you herewith 24 model C.G. Lodge Sparking Plugs, and shall be glad to have your report on same in due course. Wd.

img055 Invoice from Lodge Plugs Limited for 24 model C65 sparking plugs, free of charge.
View original record TELEGRAMS: "LODGE, RUGBY." TELEPHONE No.: RUGBY 276 (2 lines). INVOICE No. T 16832 44425 Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Date 4 June 1923. Your Order No. Shipped by Bearer Carriage Messrs. Rolls Royce…

img056 Packing slip from Lodge Plugs Limited for the supply of 24 C65 model sparking plugs.
View original record TELEGRAMS: "LODGE, RUGBY." TELEPHONE No.: RUGBY 276 (2 lines). PACKING SLIP No. T16832 From Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby Date: 4 June 1923. Your Order No. ______ Shipped by: Bearer Carriage: ________…

img057 Supplying one dozen Lodge C.65.103 steatite sparking plugs for testing.
View original record EP. From Hs. X4425 Hs2/LG11/623. LODGE STEATITE SPARKING PLUGS. Herewith 1 dozen Lodge C.65.103 type plugs. These are the latest pattern steatite sparking plug which are supposed to overcome the…

img058 The submission of Lodge Sparking Plugs to the Test Department.
View original record X4425 LODGE SPARKING PLUGS. 1 doz. C.65.103 handed to Test Dept for test. 1 " " " " TMW. " " Hs. 11.6.23.

img059 Stock of Z22 sparking plugs and their potential replacement with the C65.103 type for the 40/50 chassis.
View original record X4425 ? BY. c.Wo. c.Roy. c.Hs. c.Sft. c.Ha. c. Chat. EP/Thn16/H22.6.23. re. 40/50 CHASSIS. SPARKING PLUGS. We understand from the stores that the stock of Z22 Plugs is now very low, and that…

img060 Testing and selection of alternative ignition plugs for the 40/50 chassis.
View original record V4425 Mr Shelton. S.P.H. c. Hs. c. Mr Chetwin. 40/50 CHASSIS - IGNITION PLUGS. I have been discussing with Hs, the position in regard to plugs, owing to the fact that the C.O. have informed me that…

img061 Complaints and failures of faulty Lodge spark plugs during road and unit testing.
View original record XH425 c. Hs. EP9/H25.2.24. re. Faulty Lodge Plugs. Further to our complaints on the above, we have recently had a number of new plugs which have failed during their first run on the road. The plugs…

img062 Letter from Lodge Plugs Ltd. discussing defects in steatite plugs and the supply of replacements.
View original record X4425 EP. from Wd. [struck through] c. to Hs. [struck through] c. to Mr. An. [struck through] Wd3/WJ4.5.24. Re Faulty Lodge Plugs. In reply to EP9/H25.2.24, we have a letter from Lodge Plugs Ltd.…

img063 Faulty Lodge spark plugs, discussing their failure during testing, and a dispute over their usage conditions.
View original record 44425 c. Hs. [REDACTED]/NW. EP/CEP11/H6.3.24. re. FAULTY LODGE PLUGS. Referring to your memo Wd3/NJ4.3.24, we have noted with interest the Lodge Plugs Ltd. Letter of the 3rd. inst. and we are now in…

img064 Request to send one dozen Lodge porcelain ignition plugs for garage use, as per Mr. Royce's wishes.
View original record TO HS. FROM E. V4425 E1/M10. 11. 24. re. IGNITION PLUGS. In accordance with with Mr. Royce's wishes would you kindly send one dozen of the Lodge porcelain plugs to WW. for use in the garage? E.

img065 Clarifying a fault with Lodge plugs was misfiring, not pre-ignition, and requesting more for testing on the Goshawk engine.
View original record TO HS. FROM R. X4425 R2/M18. 11. 24. re. LODGE PLUGS. I believe we gave you the impression that these plugs were liable to cause pre-ignitions on our pump engine. This is not so. The fault was…

img066 From Hs. to E. clarifying a request from R. for 12 Lodge Sparking Plugs.
View original record X4425 To E. from Hs. Hs5/LG20.11.24. R. has asked for 12 more Lodge Sparking Plugs. Does this mean 12 more in addition to those which we brought to WW. last week? Hs.

img067 From ROY confirming the dispatch of 12 plugs following a conversation.
View original record Ms. from ROY. X4425 ROY1/MG/10.2.25 Following our conversation re Plugs, the Lodge Plug Company write as copy attached; and I hand you the 12 Plugs in question herewith. ROY. [Signature] ENCLOSURE.…

img068 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited regarding new detachable steatite sparking plugs for testing.
View original record Copy LODGE PLUGS LIMITED Ref: AML/MAW Rugby 6th February 1925 Messrs. Rolls Royce Limited. Buying Department D E R B Y Dear Sirs, We are sending you under separate cover to-day a dozen sparking plugs…

img069 Comparison report on the performance of Lodge and A.C. Sphinx spark plugs.
View original record To Roy. from Hs/ACL. M4425 Hs/ACL/LG18. 2. 25. RE. LODGE AND A. C. SPHINX PLUGS. X1026 Lodge 183/130 Sphinx 18 CPT. Both plugs withstand oil very well, having run perfectly in test engine for 9 hours…

img070 Receipt of new Lodge Company spark plugs for testing.
View original record Hs. from ROY. H4425 ROY8/MG23.2.25 The Lodge Company have sent us a further dozen of their new type detachable steatite plugs, No.183/130 (which you have under observation); also 6 of their sports…

img071 Communication from The Lodge Company, Rugby, requesting test results for steatite and mica spark plugs.
View original record X4425 Hs. from ROY. ROY2/MG16.4.25 -------------- The Lodge Company, Rugby, write:- "Have you now been able to carry out an extended test "with the 12 detachable steatite plugs No.183/130. sent "you…

img072 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited requesting reports on the testing of detachable steatite and mica spark plugs.
View original record Lodge Plugs Limited. Rugby. Directors; J. Alfred Hopps Bernard Hopps Alec. M. Lodge F. Brodie Lodge Telegrams: "Lodge, Rugby" Telephone: Rugby 276 (2 lines), Private Branch Exchange. Code Used:…

img073 From ROY regarding a conversation with Mr. Hopps and the dispatch of modified plugs from Lodge Plugs Ltd.
View original record X4425 Hs. from ROY. ROY2/MG27.5.25. Following our conversation with Mr. Hopps on Monday, attached is copy of communication to hand this morning from Lodge Plugs Ltd, and the six No.200 Plugs in…

img074 Letter from Lodge Plugs regarding the supply of sample Model 200 and No. 201 spark plugs.
View original record Copy From: LODGE PLUGS LIMITED Ref: BH/EW Rugby 26 May 1925 Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited. DERBY Dear Sirs, In reference to our interview with you yesterday, we beg to confirm having left with you 6…

img075 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited following up on the testing of detachable steatite plugs.
View original record Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Directors: J. Alfred Hopps Bernard Hopps Alec M. Lodge F. Brodie Lodge Telegrams: "Lodge, Rugby" Telephone: Rugby 276 (2 lines). Private Branch Exchange. Code Used: A.B.C.…

img076 Letter to Messrs. Lodge regarding the testing of detachable steatite sparking plugs.
View original record K4428 HsS/LG. 8th. June 1925. Messrs. Lodge, RUGBY. Dear Sirs, With reference to the detachable steatite sparking plugs which you sent to us for test at the end of last month. We find with the open…

img077 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited regarding test results for detachable steatite plugs.
View original record Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Handwritten: X4425 Directors: J. Alfred Hopps Bernard Hopps Alec M. Lodge F. Brodie Lodge Telegrams: "Lodge, Rugby." Telephone: Rugby 276 (2 lines). Private Branch…

img078 Request for two dozen of the latest porcelain cleanable plugs for the New Phantom and Goshawk models.
View original record To Hs. from R. +4425 R1/M26.6.25. X.4425 X.8970 X.5970 Would you please send to WW. 2 doz. of the latest porcelain cleanable plugs - for New Phantom and Goshawk. The doz. we have here are the…

img079 Despatch of a dozen Lodge Sparking Plugs to Mr. Royce for experimental use.
View original record To BP. from Hs. c. to Mr. Chatwin - Stores. X4425 Hs4/LG30.6.25. We are sending into the Stores :- 1 doz. Lodge Sparking Plugs - Type 201. Will you please have these despatched to Mr. Royce at W.W.…

img080 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited enquiring about the results of further tests on their steatite plugs.
View original record Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. J4425 Directors: J. Alfred Hopps Bernard Hopps Alec M. Lodge F. Brodie Lodge Telegrams: "Lodge, Rugby" Telephone: Rugby 276 (2 lines), Private Branch Exchange. Code Used:…

img081 Carburettor and ignition plug issues on a New Phantom vehicle.
View original record tours To Hs. from R. c. to CJ. BY. R1/M30.6.25. STARTER CARBURETTER - NEW PHANTOM. X.8080 X.4425 X.1918 X.8280 I would like you to send new parts for the starter carburetter. The thread of the needle…

img082 Requesting an order for four dozen closed-end Lodge sparking plugs for further testing.
View original record To Roy. from Hs. X4425 Hs9/LG2.7.25. LODGE SPARKING PLUGS. The new type Lodge sparking plugs which Mr. Hopps left with us 3 or 4 weeks ago are working very satisfactory. We should like you to order…

img083 Analysis of the chemical composition of a nickel centre from a sparking plug.
View original record Hs. +4425 H13/EA4.7.25. Laboratory. Re Nickel Centre of Sparking Plug. Analysis. Iron -------- 0.35 % Manganese ---- 0.24 % Other Impuruities Negligible. Hl. He

img084 Partial dispatch of Lodge Detachable Steatite Plugs.
View original record Hs. from ROY. X.4425 ROY1/MG10.7.25 Lodge Detachable Steatite Plugs with Closed End. As advised over the telephone this morning, the Lodge Company state they are despatching 2 dozen such Plugs…

img085 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited regarding an order and clarification of plug model numbers.
View original record C O P Y From: LODGE PLUGS LIMITED WS/EMB Rugby 9th July 1925 Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd. Nightingale Road, DERBY Dear Sirs, Your Order No. 45124 Further to our letter of yesterday, we are despatching two…

img086 The despatch and comparison of Lodge and Bosch ignition plugs.
View original record +4425 To R. from Us. HS2/LG14.7.25. IGNITION PLUGS. X4425 X878 We have despatched to you one dozen of the latest Lodge Sparking plugs. These are the detachable porcelain which can be more easily…

img087 Requesting an order for two types of Lodge Sparking Plugs.
View original record TO Roy. from Hs. X4425 Hs2/LG20.7.25. The other day we asked you to order for us 4 doz. Lodge Sparking Plugs 17 m/m reach. We should like a further 2 doz. of these plugs with 18 m/m reach. We require…

img088 Clarifying the marking system for Lodge Sparking Plugs following a report from the Inspection Department.
View original record By. from Wd. c. to Hs. c. to EP. c. to EWT. (Test Dept). c. to Hm. c. to D/BP. c. to Sft. for Inspection Dept. c. to Ms. c. to OC/AES. c. to OC/AW. Y4425 Wd4/NJ19.8.25. Lodge Sparking Plugs. On the…

img089 Recommendation to purchase 500 Lodge C. 200 type detachable porcelain sparking plugs for reliability testing.
View original record To BY. from Hs. c. to Mx. X4425 Hs3/LG31. 8. 25. SPARKING PLUGS. X4425 X8970 We recommend that we purchase 500 Lodge C. 200 type detachable porcelain sparking plugs. These plugs have been run on…

img090 Adopting the new detachable C.200 type Lodge plugs for the New Phantom and Silver Ghost models.
View original record 44425 Order Office. c. Hm. c. Hs. BY/1/H. 15.10.25. NEW PHANTOM CHASSIS. - PLUGS. -------------------------------- In view of the fact that the new Detachable Lodge, known as the C.200 type, is now…

img091 Letter concerning the standardisation of detachable Lodge sparking plugs on Phantom cars.
View original record FK425 Expl: Dept. Messrs Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. 5th. Nov. 1925. Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France. Mr. Hancock from Hs/Rm. DETACHABLE LODGE PLUGS We understand you took over with you a…

img092 Standardization of spark plugs for Phantom cars.
View original record To BJ. from Hs/Rn. c. to EF. c. to HY. +4428 Hs. absent. Hs/Rm2/LGG.11.25. SPARKING PLUGS. +8970 With reference to BJ1/H4.11.25 and EF4/H3.11.25. We understand that at the moment all Phantom cars are…

img093 Standardisation report for Lodge detachable plugs.
View original record RR 755 (10H) (SL391 2-11-23) MP 281297 44475 completed 2/12/25 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 11.11.25 Description of Parts. LODGE DETACHABLE PLUGS. X No. 44475 Drawing No. Part List Origin:…

img094 Clarifying the marking and designation system for sparking plugs from Lodge Plugs Ltd.
View original record By from Wd. c.to Hs. c.to Hm. c.to Mx. c.to EWT.(Test Dept). c.to BP. c.to My. c.to D/BP. c.to My/Mt. c.to Ms. c.to CO/AW. Y4425 Wd1/NJ9.12.25. Lodge Plugs Ltd. Some months ago a representative of the…

img095 The second page of a typed memo with a concluding instruction.
View original record - 2 - Wd1/NJ9.12.25. I shall be glad if you will take good note of the foregoing and act upon it from this date forward. Wd.

img096 The receipt of Type C.3 Plugs from The Lodge Company for testing on the 20 HP Chassis.
View original record Hs. from ROY. X4425 ROY12/MG5.1.26 chassis The Lodge Company have sent in a dozen of their latest Type C.3 Plugs, which they state are eminently suitable for our 20 HP. Chassis, following exhaustive…

img097 Comparative tests of various sparking plugs to withstand over-oiling and sooting.
View original record SPARKING PLUG TESTS. Comparative tests with regard to the ability of various types of plug to withstand over oiling and sooting. Tests were carried out on 44RK. Oil was admitted to the induction pipe…

img098 The ordering of improved Lodge C.150 sparking plugs for the Phantom chassis.
View original record X4425 BY4/H. 30.3.25. LODGE SPARKING PLUGS. PHANTOM CHASSIS. -------------------------------------- The Lodge Company have improved their detachable porcelain insulated sparking plug by some…

img099 Testing and approval of modified Lodge sparking plugs for the Phantom model.
View original record To BY. from Hs. X4425 Hs6/LG29.3.26 LODGE SPARKING PLUGS. X4425 X.8970 With reference to the detachable porcelain sparking plugs which we are using as standard on the Phantom. Messrs. Lodge recently…

img100 The supply of Lodge sparking plugs for the 'Phantom' chassis.
View original record By.from Wd. c.to By/SS. c.to Hs. c.to Mx. c.to BP. c.to Me. X4425 Wd2/NJ9.4.26. Lodge Sparking Plugs - "Phantom" Chassis. In reply to By4/H30.3.26, we have received a letter from Lodge Plugs Ltd.…

img101 Letter from Lodge Plugs Ltd. regarding the testing and supply of Model C.150 plugs for the 'Phantom' Chassis.
View original record Copy of letter received from:- Messrs, Lodge Plugs Limited., RUGBY. Wd15/NJ30326. WS/IW. 8th, April, 1926. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. Dear Sirs, "Phantom" Chassis. We have received your letter…

img102 The proposed improved C.150 'C' type detachable Lodge Sparking Plugs.
View original record c. BY/SS. c. Hs. LODGE SPARKING PLUGS. The position in regard to the proposed improved "C" type detachable plug known as the C.150, is that it represents a slight improvement on the present standard…

img103 Supply and pricing of Lodge Plugs, which are offered at a 30% discount compared to K.L.G.
View original record from ROY. c. to Hs. +4425 ROY6/MG30.4.26 Lodge Plugs Attached please find copy of communication from the Lodge Company, Rugby. I have asked the Stores to pass the Plugs to Hs. on receipt. You will…

img104 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited proposing a test of their new Model A28 aero plugs.
View original record Copy ------- From: LODGE PLUGS LIMITED RUGBY 29th April 1926 BH/EW Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited. D E R B Y Dear Sirs, You will recollect that we submitted to you some time ago a set of our Model A20.…

img105 The standardization of Lodge C.150 spark plugs for the Phantom chassis.
View original record By. from Wd. c.to MX. c.to EWT/HB. c.to Hs. c.to EP. c.to Ms. X4425 5 o 13/9/26 Wd6/NJ13.9.26. Lodge Plugs for "Phantom" Chassis. Referring to By16/H3.9.26, Wd11/NJ6.9.26, EWT/HS12/T7.9.26 and…

img106 Letter from Lodge Plugs Ltd. regarding the standardization and marking of Model C150 spark plugs for the Phantom Chassis.
View original record Copy of letter from:- LODGE PLUGS LIMITED, RUGBY. 10th Sept.1926. Ref.- WS/IW. Your ref.- Wd6/NJ8926. Messrs.Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. Dear Sirs, Re Phantom Chassis. We have your letter of the 8th…

img107 The standard designation of Lodge plugs for Phantom chassis.
View original record 44425 [Illegible Stamp] Mr. Hives. Hs. [Illegible Stamp] BY6/H. 14.9.26. 3-30 14/9/26 LODGE PLUGS FOR PHANTOM CHASSIS. Referring to wd6/NJ. 13.9.26. and attached copy of a letter from Lodge Plugs Ltd.…

img108 Internal request to order Lodge and K.L.G. sparking plugs for experimental purposes related to the Falcon X engine.
View original record H4425 To Wd/Ms. from Hs. Hs1/LH25.10.26. Falcon X. X4425 / X3035 (struck through) Please order for experimental purposes :- 2 doz. Lodge Sparking plugs - type A.25. 2 doz. K.L.G. " " - type F.15. Hs.

img109 The performance of a Lucas Magneto and issues with ignition plugs, throttle, and timing on car X.8793.
View original record X4425 To Hs. from R. c.Wor. BY. EPC. E. RL/M11.5.27. LUCAS MAGNETO ON 7-EX. ETC. X.8793. As far as I know this has behaved quite satisfactorily during its 10,000 miles in France. MAGNETO CONTACT…

img110 Performance of various sparking plugs for a supercharged engine.
View original record To R. from Hs/VH. c. to BJ. Wor. c. to RG. E. c. to BY. 44425 Hs/VH1/LG27.5.27. X1998 X4550 F.10. WITH SUPERCHARGER. Sparking plugs. So far the chief trouble experienced with F.10. under supercharged…

img111 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited regarding the supply of sample spark plugs for testing.
View original record Telephone, 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904 Telegrams, "LODGE, RUGBY" Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., D E R B Y. Your Ref. Our Ref. BH/EW. Date 21 March 1930. DIRECTORS: J.…

img112 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited regarding sending one dozen MC3 plugs with non-corroding steel electrodes for testing.
View original record Telephone. 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. X4425 S. Telegrams. "LODGE, RUGBY" Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. Your Ref. Our Ref. BH/EW. Date 7 May 1930. DIRECTORS:…

img113 Forgotten washer and sending new Lodge sparking plugs for testing.
View original record x442- x794 x77- G.W.Hancock, Esq., Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, FRANCE. To GWH. From Hsn. Hs/Rm.5/MJ. 8.5.30. We omitted to send you a washer for packing up the centre of your radiator, with…

img114 Dispatch note confirming one dozen Lodge Plugs are being sent to G.W. Hancock in France.
View original record Stores. From Hs/Rn. c. to S.O. X4425 Hs/Rn.7/MJ.3.5.30. X94 We are sending into the stores for despatch to G.W.Hancock, Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France,- One dozen Lodge Plugs MC.3 Type…

img115 Querying a price request for Lodge Plugs for a Phantom II Chassis and confirming account procedures.
View original record Hs. AJL X4425 ROY/GEA11/EB23.6.30. We have received a request from G/Rb, to obtain price from the Lodge Company in connection with the suggested standardisation of M.C.3 - 30 Lodge Plugs for Phantom…

img116 Standardisation document for chassis parts, specifically M.C.3-30 Lodge Plugs.
View original record RR 758 REVISED (10H) (DG 348 19-7-29) 5M. 6/543. COMPLETED 8.9.30. V4428 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 5.6.30. Description of Parts. M.C.3-30 LODGE PLUGS. Origin. To keep in touch with high…

img117 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited to Rolls-Royce confirming an appointment for a meeting.
View original record Telephone, 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904 Telegrams, "LODGE, RUGBY." Lodge Plugs Limited. Rugby. Handwritten: X4425. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited, DERBY. Your Ref. Our Ref. BH/EW. Date 6 February…

img118 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited concerning the adoption of the new Model MC3 spark plug for the Phantom II engine.
View original record Telephone, 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. Telegrams, 'LODGE, RUGBY' Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., D E R B Y. Your Ref. Our Ref. BH/EW. Date 29 June 1931. DIRECTORS: J.…

img119 Directive regarding the decision to revert from waterproof Lodge C.3 plug terminals back to the old standard type.
View original record γ 4425. To By. from Hs/Lid. c. to Sft. MX. c. to Hd. Roy/MS. c. to Mr. Brock. HS/Lid.9/KT.26.10.31. LODGE PLUGS. It has been decided that the so-called water-proof terminal fitted to the recently…

img120 Letter from Lodge Plugs regarding the development and performance of their new Model S1 steatite plug.
View original record Telephone, 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. Telegrams, "LODGE, RUGBY" Lodge Plugs Limited. Rugby. Handwritten: X4425. Chassis. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., D E R B Y. Your Ref. Our Ref. BH/EW. Date…

img121 Advice note from Lodge Plugs Limited regarding the delivery of nine Model S1 plugs.
View original record ADVICE NOTE. No. 12008 LODGE PLUGS LIMITED, RUGBY. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., D E R B Y. For the attention of Mr. Hives. Telegrams: LODGE, RUGBY. Telephone RUGBY 276 (2 Lines). Date 9 November 1931.…

img122 Letter to Lodge Plugs Ltd. concerning a film, a car viewing, and a discussion on plugs.
View original record 8 4425. Expl. Dept. Hs.3/MJ. December 9th.1931. Bernard Hopps, Esq., Messrs. Lodge Plugs Ltd., Rugby. Dear Mr. Hopps, Thanks very much indeed for the film, I think it is very good. As regards the car,…

img123 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited to E.W. Hives arranging a meeting and a car run.
View original record 84425 Telephone, 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. Telegrams, "LODGE, RUGBY" Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby E. W. Hives Esq., Rolls-Royce Limited, D E R B Y. Your Ref. Our Ref. BH/EW. Date 11 December…

img124 Order for 3 dozen Lodge plugs type S.1.
View original record 84425. To Roy/Ms. from Hs/Lid. Hs/Lid.20/KT.14.12.31. Please order 3 dozen Lodge plugs type S.1.; Mr. Bernard Hopps has promised verbally to have these despatched to us, but our official order will be…

img125 Letter to Lodge Plugs Ltd regarding the unsatisfactory performance of S.I type plugs in experimental high compression engines.
View original record Kestrel S Chassis. Hs/Lid.5/MA. March 16th, 1932. Messrs. Lodge Plugs Ltd., Rugby. For the Attention of Mr. Bernard Hopps. Dear Sirs, With reference to the S.I type Lodge plug, several sets of which…

img126 Letter to Lodge Plugs Ltd. regarding a new material for spark plug electrodes called Durimet L, to combat TEL fuel corrosion.
View original record X4445. Hs/Rm.3/AD. March 24th, 1932. Bernard Hopps, Esq. Messrs. Lodge Plugs Ltd. Rugby. Dear Mr. Hopps, I was glad to hear that we had succeeded in fixing your car with regard to the over-run…

img127 Letter to Lodge Plugs Ltd. requesting 14mm spark plugs for a 40/50 HP car engine due to pre-ignition issues with previous plugs.
View original record X4445 (Chassis.) Hs/Rm.4/AD. March 24th, 1932. Bernard Hopps, Esq. Messrs. Lodge Plugs Ltd. Rugby. Dear Mr. Hopps, Further to my letter of today's date ref. Hs/Rm.3/AD. I forgot to mention that I want…

img128 Letter from Lodge Plugs Ltd. discussing the failure of returned spark plugs and recommending alternative models.
View original record Telephone. 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. Telegrams,"LODGE, RUGBY" 84425. Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. HP Your Ref. Hs/Lid.5/MA. Our Ref. BH/EW. Date 7 April…

img129 Page 2 of a letter from Lodge Plugs Ltd. regarding the performance of spark plugs.
View original record From Lodge Plugs Ltd. To Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd. Sheet No 2. Date 7 April 1932. miles, driving it most of the time on full throttle, and the original set of plugs is still functioning perfectly…

img130 Letter from Lodge Plugs Ltd. regarding the supply of new H14 sparking plugs for evaluation.
View original record Telephone. 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. Telegrams. "LODGE, RUGBY" 84425- Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. W. A. Robotham Esq., Rolls-Royce Ltd., D E R B Y. Your Ref. Hs/Rm.4/AD. Our Ref. BH/EW.…

img131 Invoice from Lodge Plugs Limited for H14 model spark plugs.
View original record TELEGRAMS: "LODGE, RUGBY." TELEPHONE No.: RUGBY 276 (2 LINES) INVOICE NO. T 11850 9432 LODGE PLUGS LIMITED RUGBY Messrs. Rolls - Royce Limited, Nightingale Road, DERBY. Date 9 - APR 1932 Customer's…

img132 Thank you letter to Mr. Bernard Hopps of Lodge Plugs Ltd. regarding the receipt of 14mm plugs.
View original record Hs/Rm.3/AD. April 12th, 1932. Mr. Bernard Hopps, Lodge Plugs Ltd. Rugby. Dear Mr. Hopps, Thank you so much for the promt despatch of the 14 mm. plugs which arrived safely yesterday. It was very good…

img133 Letter to Lodge Plugs Ltd. providing feedback on the performance of their H.14 and A.15 spark plugs.
View original record X4475. Expl. Dept. Hs/Rm.8/MJ. April 18th.1932. Messrs. Lodge Plugs Ltd., Rugby. For the attention of Mr. Bernard Hopps. Dear Mr. Hopps, We have run your 14 mm. plugs Type H.14. Actually, in the…

img134 Sending three 14 mm Type H.14 plugs to Lodge Plugs Ltd. for inspection.
View original record X4425. Despatch Stores. From Hs/Rm. c. to S.C. Hs/Rm.9/MJ.18.4.32. We are sending into the Stores for despatch to Messrs. Lodge Plugs Ltd., Rugby (For the attention of Mr. Bernard Hopps) :- Three 14…

img135 The performance of four different types of 14 m/m sparking plugs on a C.XLII Unit.
View original record FOR FILES. 84485. 18.4.32. X.1918. X.4425. 14 m/m Sparking Plugs on C.XLII Unit. Four different types of 14 m/m Sparking Plugs have been tried on the above unit which has Cast Iron Turbulent Head…

img136 Letter from Lodge Plugs Ltd. discussing the performance and cost of various spark plug models for Rolls-Royce.
View original record K4425. Telephone, 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. Telegrams, 'LODGE, RUGBY' Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. Your Ref: Expl. Dept. Hs/Rm.8/MJ. Our Ref: BH/EW. Date:…

img137 Letter to Lodge Plugs Ltd. discussing the performance and modification of various car spark plugs.
View original record 84425 Expl. Dept. Hs/Rm.9/MJ. 20th. April 1932. Messrs. Lodge Plugs Ltd., RUGBY. For the attention of Mr. Bernard Hopps. Dear Sirs, Car Plugs. We have just recently discovered that C.3 plugs which we…

img138 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited regarding the suitability of their C3 plugs for high compression engines.
View original record Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Telephone, 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. Telegrams, 'LODGE, RUGBY' Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. Your Ref. Our Ref. BH/EW. Date 22 April 1932. Handwritten text…

img139 Letter to Lodge Plugs Ltd. regarding performance issues with C.3 and 14mm car plugs.
View original record Y 425- Expl. Dept. Hs/Rn.5/MA. 22nd, April 1932. Messrs. Lodge Plugs Ltd., RUGBY. For the attention of Mr. Bernard Hopps. Dear Sirs, Car Plugs. We have come up against an undesirable feature of the…

img140 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited discussing the development and testing of various spark plug models.
View original record Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Telephone: 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. Telegrams, "LODGE, RUGBY" Handwritten: X4425 Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. LTD Your Ref. Expl. Dept. Our Ref. BH/EW.…

img141 Letter from Lodge Plugs Ltd. suggesting severe road condition testing for H14 plugs.
View original record From Lodge Plugs Ltd. To Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd. Sheet No. 2. Date 23.4.32. we suggest that the H14. plugs be tested under severe road conditions, for which we should imagine the plug would be found…

img142 Letter to Lodge Plugs Ltd. discussing performance issues with C.3 and S.1 spark plugs.
View original record 84428. HS/Lid.8/MA. April 25th, 1932. Messrs. Lodge Plugs Ltd., Rugby. For the attention of Mr. Bernard Hopps. Dear Sirs, With reference to your letters of the 7th, and 22nd inst., the position with…

img143 Performance and selection of spark plugs for various car models.
View original record R. From Hs/Lid. c. to SG. c. to Wor. c. to E. c. to Da. c. to Hy. X4425 X1918. Hs/Lid.11/MA. 25.4.32. SPARKING PLUGS, CARS. Our present standard plugs for cars are :- P.II Lodge 'C.3' Type (Mica and…

img144 Letter from Lodge Plugs discussing spark plug dimensions for a 25 HP engine and misfiring issues on a P2 car.
View original record Telephone, 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. Telegrams, "LODGE, RUGBY". Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Ltd., D E R B Y. Your Ref. Hs/Rm.2/AD. Our Ref. BH/EW. Date 28 April 1932.…

img145 Letter to Lodge Plugs Ltd. concerning special 14 m/m plugs for the 25 HP car and misfiring issues with C.3 plugs.
View original record X442.5. Hs/Lid.10/MA. April 29th, 1932. Messrs. Lodge Plugs Ltd., Rugby. For the attention of Mr. Bernard Hopps. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter BH/EW of the 28th inst., and note that you will…

img146 Letter from Lodge Plugs regarding misfiring issues with magneto ignition on Phantom II car cylinder heads, suggesting tests with CH3 and S1 plugs.
View original record Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Telephone. 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. Telegrams. 'LODGE, RUGBY' Handwritten notes: X4425, Chassis Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Limited, D E R B Y. Your Ref. Hs/Lid.6/MA.…

img147 Letter to Lodge Plugs Ltd. discussing the testing and performance of various spark plugs.
View original record X4425 Charlies. HS/Lid.5/MA. May 3rd, 1932. Messrs. Lodge Plugs Ltd., Rugby. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter A/L/PB of the 2nd, inst., and note that you are sending us a set of CH3 long-reach…

img148 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited regarding experimental 14 m/m plugs for a 25 HP car engine.
View original record Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Telephone. 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. Telegrams, "LODGE, RUGBY" Handwritten: X4428 Chassis Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Ltd., DERBY. Your Ref. Hs/Rm.2/AD. Our Ref.…

img149 Advice note from Lodge Plugs Limited regarding the dispatch of Lodge Model X298 Sparking Plugs.
View original record ADVICE NOTE. NO. 1695 LODGE PLUGS LIMITED, RUGBY. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited, D E R B Y. (For the attention of Mr. Hives.) Telegrams: "LODGE, RUGBY." Telephone: RUGBY 276 (2 Lines.) Date 6 May 1932.…

img150 Thank you letter to Lodge Plugs Ltd. for sending 14 mm. plugs for the 25 HP. engine.
View original record X4425 Chasis Expl. Dept. Hs/Rm.3/MJ. 7th. May 1932. Messrs. Lodge Plugs Ltd., Rugby. For the attention of Mr. Bernard Hopps. Dear Sirs, Thank you very much for your letter of the 6th. May, and for…

img151 Sparking plug tests comparing different models from Lodge and K.L.G.
View original record X4425. X1918 To Hs. from Hs/G.W.Whyman. c. to Hs/Rm. Hs/Lid. REPORT ON SPARKING PLUG TESTS. The first tests were carried out on 25-EX with the following results - (a) Lodge C.3. Slight missfires at…

img152 Ignition issues, pointing to magneto inefficiency and carburation deficiency.
View original record -2- any missfires on battery ignition, and this again points to the lower efficiency of the magneto not being able to overcome a slight deficiency in carburation. A further report will be submitted as…

img153 Sparking plug tests concluding that a misfiring issue was due to the magnetos.
View original record To Hs. from Hs/G.H.Whyman. a. to Hs/Rm. Hs/Md. 84425. 28.5.32. REPORT ON SPARKING PLUG TESTS. Our next test was to remove the earth point from magneto No. 126900, thus cutting out the safety spark…

img154 Sparking plug and magneto tests on chassis 214.AMS.
View original record To Hs. from Hs/G.H.Whyman. c.c. to Hs/Rm. Hs/Lid. REPORT ON SPARKING PLUG TESTS. Further to my report on 23.5.32. the magneto off 25-EX was fitted to chassis 214.AMS, with the following results -…

img155 Sparking plug tests following magneto adjustments to cure misfiring.
View original record Y 4425. To Hs. from Hs/G.H.Whyman. 30.5.32. c. to Hs/Rm. Hs/Lid. REPORT ON SPARKING PLUG TESTS. Further to my report on 28.5.32., the earth point was refitted to the magneto and the safety gap set at…

img156 Experiments conducted on a 25HP ignition system, investigating issues with wiring, spark plugs and low speed performance.
View original record HS/WST. FROM R. C. to SG. WOR. BY. C. to PN. E. RM. X4425 SR2/M30.5.32. X.6095 X.1918 X.4425 25HP. IGNITION. While at Le Canadel we made several experiments on the 25HP. ignition, one or two by Dodd,…

img157 Test report on Lodge C.3 and C.H.3 spark plugs for the Phantom II engine.
View original record x4415 SPARKING PLUGS. (PHANTOM II) LODGE TYPES C.3 AND C.H.3. Conditions under which these plugs were run :- 5.25 : 1 comp Ratio (turbulant head). W.W. (114º) Camshaft. Complete standard induction…

img158 Letter to Lodge Plugs Ltd. regarding the testing of CH.3 and C.3 spark plugs.
View original record K4425 Hs/Rn.1/MJ. 2nd. June 1932. Messrs. Lodge Plugs Ltd., Rugby. For the attention of Mr. Bernard Hopps. Dear Sir, We have carried out some bench tests on the CH.3 Lodge Plugs which you submitted to…

img159 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited regarding the supply of experimental 18 m/m thread plugs for a Phantom II engine.
View original record Telephone: 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. Telegrams, "LODGE, RUGBY" X4425. Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. Your Ref. Our Ref. BH/EW. Date: 3 June 1932. DIRECTORS:…

img160 Advice note from Lodge Plugs Limited regarding the dispatch of a dozen Model HD3 sparking plugs.
View original record ADVICE NOTE. No. 3281 LODGE PLUGS LIMITED, RUGBY. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. For the attention of Mr. Hives. Telegrams: "LODGE, RUGBY." Telephone: RUGBY 276 (2 Lines.) Date 3 June 1932. Please…

img161 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited regarding sending two dozen Model HD14/3 spark plugs for experimental purposes.
View original record Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Telephone. 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Telegrams, 'LODGE, RUGBY' Established 1904. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. Your Ref. Our Ref. BH/EW. Date 3 June 1932. DIRECTORS: J. ALFRED…

img162 Advice note from Lodge Plugs Limited regarding the dispatch of 2 dozen sparking plugs.
View original record ADVICE NOTE. No. 3280 LODGE PLUGS LIMITED, RUGBY. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. For the attention of Mr. Hives. Telegrams: "LODGE, RUGBY." Telephone: RUGBY 276 (2 Lines.) Date 3 June 1932. Please…

img163 Return of six scrap S.1 sparking plugs to the Lodge Plug Co. for examination.
View original record Despatch Stores from Hs/Rm. c. Roy. c. D/BP X4425. Hs/Rm.2/AD4.6.32. We are sending into the Stores for return to the Lodge Plug Co. Rugby for the attention of Mr. Bernard Hopps, six S.1 sparking…

img164 Letter to Lodge Plugs Ltd. regarding the performance and return of faulty 40/50 plugs from a Phantom II car.
View original record X4425. Hs/Rm.1/AD. June 4th, 1932. Messrs. Lodge Plugs Ltd. Rugby. For the attention of Mr. Bernard Hopps. Dear Sirs, 40/50 Plugs. We are returning to you under separate cover 1/2 dozen S.1 plugs…

img165 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited concerning the testing of various spark plugs on a Phantom II car.
View original record Telephone, 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. Telegrams, 'LODGE, RUGBY'. x4425 Charlie Lodge Plugs Limited. Rugby. Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Ltd., D E R B Y. Your Ref. Our Ref. Hs/Rm.1/AD.BH/EW. Date 8…

img166 Letter from Lodge Plugs Ltd. regarding the supply of Model HD3 spark plugs for testing in Phantom II and 25 HP cars.
View original record Telephone. 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. Telegrams, "LODGE, RUGBY." X4425. Chassis. Lodge Plugs Limited. Rugby. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., D E R B Y. Your Ref. Our Ref. BH/EW. Date 28 June…

img167 Letter to Lodge Plugs Ltd. regarding the performance test of their HD3 plugs over 7,000 miles.
View original record X4425. Chassis Hs/Rm.1/MA. July 21st., 1932. Messrs. Lodge Plugs Ltd., Rugby. Dear Sirs, With reference to your letter of the 20th July, Ref. W3/IW., referring to the HD3 plugs. We are pleased to say…

img168 Correspondence from Lodge Plugs regarding the successful 7,000-mile test of HD3 plugs on a 50-HP chassis and inquiring about tests on the 25-HP model.
View original record X4425 Challes. Telephone, 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. Telegrams, 'LODGE, RUGBY' Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited, D E R B Y. Your Ref. Rs/Rm.1 MA. Our Ref. WS/IW Date…

img169 Internal request to order two dozen modified spark plugs for the Peregrine engine from two different suppliers.
View original record Roy. from Hs/Rm. X4425 Hs/Rm.10/AD 8.8.32. PLUGS FOR PEREGRINE. X19 Will you please order from the Lodge Plug Co. one dozen 14 mm. HD.14.3 type plugs " " A.15 plugs modified as per our letter…

img170 Letter to The Lodge Plug Co. regarding the testing, dimensions, and ordering of various spark plugs.
View original record X 4425 Challis. C. to ROY. Hs/Rm.8/AD. August 18th, 1932. Mr. Bernard Hopps, The Lodge Plug Co. Rugby. Dear Mr. Hopps, 14 mm. car plugs. We have now given the 14 mm. 3-point car plugs HD.14 a fairly…

img171 Page 2 of a letter to Lodge Plugs Ltd. regarding a 10,000-mile test on H.D.3 plugs.
View original record Mr. Bernard Hopps, Lodge Plugs Ltd. -2- 18 mm. car plugs. We have now completed a 10,000 mile test in France on the H.D.3 plugs and are very pleased with their performance. We are proposing to…

img172 The despatch of K.L.G. and Lodge type plugs for examination.
View original record X4425 Challis. ROY. from Hs/Rm. c. D/BP. c. Despatch Stores. Hs/Rm.12/AD.18.8.32. We are sending into the Stores for despatch to Mr. Bernard Hopps of the Lodge Plug Co. Rugby. one K.L.G. L.K.S.6 type…

img173 Letter discussing adjustments and requirements for different types of spark plugs.
View original record Ref HS/RW/AJ. "ONE OF THE L.M.S. HOTELS" Dornoch Hotel, Sutherland. 22.8.32 Dear Mr. Robotham Your letter of the 18th inst. has been sent on to me for attention. I am glad to hear that the HII 14-3 14…

img174 Letter providing feedback on plug performance, brake linings, and standardization across various car models.
View original record 3/ this it will improve the performance of the plug. So will you please state the minimum barrel length you can use. I am very glad to hear that the H.13 has come through its 10,000 mile test…

img175 Letter discussing the dimensions and suitability of A.15, HD.3, and K.L.G. spark plugs for Phantom and 20/25 models.
View original record X442S. Chassis. Hs/Fm.1/AD. August 24th, 1932. Mr. Bernard Hopps, Dornoch Hotel, Sutherland. Dear Mr. Hopps, Thank you for your letter of the 22nd inst. With reference to your queries, it would be…

img176 Chasing a reply from Lodge Plugs Limited regarding an urgent order for sparking plugs for the Phantom II Chassis.
View original record X 4425. Chassis. Hs. ROY/GEA.3/EB.3.9.32. Sparking Plugs for Phantom II Chassis. Will you kindly advise if a reply has yet been received to the private letter which Rm. addressed to Mr. Hobson - Lodge…

img177 Confirming a previous memo regarding sparking plugs for the Phantom II Chassis.
View original record Hs. X4425. ROY/GEA.5/EB.13.9.32. Sparking Plugs for Phantom II Chassis. We confirm our memo ref :- ROY/GEA.3/EB 3.9.32, copy attached, and should be glad to hear whether a reply has been received to…

img178 Letter to Lodge Plugs Ltd regarding unsatisfactory A.15, 14 mm, sparking plugs after repeated failures.
View original record X4425. Challis. Hs/Ro.4/KT. Sept. 15th 1932. Messrs Lodge Plugs Ltd, Rugby. For the attention of Mr. Hopps. Dear Sirs, We have been continuing tests on your A.15, 14 mm, sparking plugs, and have again…

img179 Voltage measurement test results for four different types of Peregrine sparking plugs.
View original record X4425b To Hs/Rm. from Hs/Wst. Hs/Wst.4/KT15.9.32. PEREGRINE SPARKING PLUGS X.4425a X.1918 We give below results of voltage measurement tests we have carried out on four different types of 14 mm.…

img180 Clarifying the standardized sparking plugs for the Phantom model versus other HP models.
View original record x4475. Charles. ROY. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.10/KT.16.9.32. SPARKING PLUGS. With reference to ROY/GEA.3/EB3.9.32. We cannot quite understand how you have connected our letter of the 18th ult. with standard…

img181 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited regarding a modification to their A15 sparking plug to resolve an electrical breakdown issue.
View original record X4475. Chassis. Telephone. 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. Telegrams."LODGE, RUGBY". Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. RECEIVED 22 SEP 1932 HS Your Ref. HS/Rm.4/KT.…

img182 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited regarding the dispatch and conversion of spark plugs against Order No. 27509.
View original record K445 Challio. Telephone. 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. Telegrams, 'LODGE, RUGBY' Lodge Plugs Limited. Rugby. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., D E R B Y. RECEIVED 22 SEP 1932 Your Ref. Hs/Rm.7/KT. Our…

img183 Standardisation of Lodge HD.3 spark plugs for 5.0 & 5.25 compression ratio engines to prevent pre-ignition.
View original record RR 755 (10M) (30405. 21-4-32) BM. 3/5362/4. X4435. COMPLETED 30.9.32. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 12.8.32 Description of Parts. LODGE PLUGS TYPE HD.3 FOR 5. & 5.25 COMPRESSION RATIO.…

img184 Standardisation of Lodge spark plugs type H.R.3 & C.S.2 for a specific compression ratio.
View original record STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. S.C.R/61 Date 12.8.32 Chassis No. X 4259 Drawing No. Part No. Description of Part. LODGE PLUGS TYPE H.R.3 & C.S.2 FOR COMPRESSION RATIO Origin. To prevent misfiring…

img185 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited regarding an order for twenty-four Model HD15 plugs.
View original record Telephone, 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. Telegrams, "LODGE, RUGBY." 84485 ch. Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Messrs. Rolls - Royce Limited, D E R B Y. Your Ref. Our Ref. HG/MG Date 25 October…

img186 Order for 24 Lodge spark plugs.
View original record X4425 Ch. ROY. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.2/KT.26.10.32. Will you please order from Messrs Lodge Plugs, Rugby - 24, Type HD.15 14mm. plugs. The price of these is 2/6d each. Hs/Rm.

img187 Letter to Lodge Plugs Ltd. detailing engine testing results and feedback on their spark plugs.
View original record 84475. Hs/Rm.12/AD. November 21st, 1932. Messrs. Lodge Plugs Ltd. Rugby. For the attention of Mr. Hopps. Dear Mr. Hopps, I have just had a week in France running on your 14 mm. plugs. The engine in…

img188 Letter to Messrs. Lodge Plugs Ltd. regarding a warning about spark plug fouling.
View original record Messrs. Lodge Plugs Ltd. -2- We admit that we have run similar plugs in the 20/25 HP. which has better carburation, without any trouble, but we think that our experience in France may be a warning…

img189 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited regarding the production of sample spark plugs with specific features.
View original record Telephone: 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904 Telegrams: 'LODGE, RUGBY' 8u 425 Chassis, Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. W. A. Robotham Esq., Rolls-Royce Limited, D E R B Y. Your Ref. Hs/Rm.12/AD. Our…

img190 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited regarding an experimental HD15 plug with stepped mica.
View original record 84435 Chassis. Telephone. 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904 Telegrams, "LODGE, RUGBY" Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. W. A. Robotham Esq., Rolls-Royce Limited, DERBY. Your Ref. Our Ref. BH/EW. Date 2…

img191 Letter from Lodge Plugs Ltd. regarding the dispatch of experimental Model X317 spark plugs for testing.
View original record LODGE PLUGS LTD. RUGBY COPY to Mr. Robotham. T. W. Hancock Esq., Hotel de France, Chateau Roux, Andre, FRANCE. BH/EW. 2nd December 1932. Dear Mr. Hancock, At the request of Mr. Robotham we are sending…

img192 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited regarding specially designed spark plugs for a supercharged engine.
View original record Telephone, 276 RUGBY (2 lines) 8425 'Ch: Established 1904. Telegrams, 'LODGE, RUGBY' Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. Your Ref. Our Ref. BH/EW. Date 3 December 1932. All…

img193 Internal request to the Order Office to purchase 2 dozen X.318 14 mm sparking plugs from Lodge Plug Co.
View original record 84425. Order Office. Hs/Rm.4/KT.19.1.33. Will you please order for us from the Lodge Plug Co, Rugby, - 2 dozen X.318 14 mn. sparking plugs. Order No. 54107. Hs/Rm.

img194 Letter from Lodge Plugs arranging a meeting to discuss modifications to the X318 due to a burning trouble.
View original record Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Telephone. 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. Telegrams, "LODGE, RUGBY" X44256 DIRECTORS: J. ALFRED HOPPS. BERNARD HOPPS. ALEC. M. LODGE. F. BRODIE LODGE. W. A. Robotham…

img195 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited regarding the supply of various spark plugs for testing purposes.
View original record Telephone. 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. Telegrams, "LODGE, RUGBY" x4428'e. Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. WST Our Ref. BH/EW Date 3 March 1933. DIRECTORS: J…

img196 Letter to Lodge Plugs Ltd. requesting plug gauges for testing new chassis plugs.
View original record 844256, Hs/Wst.4/MA. March 8th., 1933. Messrs. Lodge Plugs Ltd., Rugby. For the attention of Mr. Bernard Hopps. Dear Sirs, We should be glad if you will kindly have made up for us a few plug gauges of…

img197 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited regarding the supply of wire type gap gauges.
View original record Telephone, 276 RUGBY (2 lines) 84425'6. Established 1904. Telegrams, 'LODGE, RUGBY' Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., DERBY. Your Ref. Hs/Wst.4/MA. Our Ref. WS/MD Date 9 March…

img198 Order for 2 dozen 14mm plugs type X.306 for the Bensport.
View original record X4428b. ROY. from Hs/Rn. Hs/Rn.4/KT.13.3.33. Will you please order from the Lodge Plug Co. 2 dozen 14 mm. plugs type X.306. These are for the Bensport. We have already asked the Lodge Co. verbally to…

img199 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited regarding the supply of alternative wire type gap gauges.
View original record x4428'b. Telephone, 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. Telegrams, "LODGE, RUGBY" Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., DERBY. Your Ref: He/Wst.4/MA. Our Ref: DAP/EMS. Date: 17 March…

img200 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited confirming the despatch of sample Model X335 and X339 plugs.
View original record Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Telephone. 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. Telegrams. "LODGE, RUGBY" Handwritten: X4425B Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. Your Ref. Our Ref. WS/EW Date 20 March 1933.…

img201 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited regarding the testing of spark plug model X.336.
View original record Telephone. 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. Telegrams. “LODGE, RUGBY” Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited, D E R B Y. Your Ref. Our Ref. AML/PB Date 20 March 1933. DIRECTORS:…

img202 Requesting the return of Lodge sparking plugs and radio screening caps to the manufacturer for modification.
View original record ROY. from Hs/Wst. c. D/BP. c. G/Mt. x4425'a. Hs/Wst.5/KT.20.3.33. LODGE PLUGS. Will you please arrange to return to Lodge Plugs Ltd. 2 doz. A.14.B sparking plugs and 2 doz. type 14.L radio screening…

img203 Requesting the despatch of an experimental Lodge sparking plug type X.336 to Lodge Plugs Ltd.
View original record X4425'B. D/BP. from Hs/Wst. c. G/Mt. Hs/Wst.6/KT. 21.3.33. Will you please despatch to Messrs Lodge Plugs Ltd., for the attention of Mr. Alec Lodge, one experimental Lodge sparking plug type X.336.…

img204 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited regarding the supply of 14 m/m plugs type X339 for testing.
View original record Telephone, 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. Telegrams, "LODGE, RUGBY" X44258B Lodge Plugs Limited. Rugby. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., D E R B Y. Your Ref. Our Ref. WS/MD Date 28 March 1933. All…

img205 Invoice from Lodge Plugs Limited for six X339 sparking plugs provided free of charge.
View original record TELEGRAMS: "LODGE, RUGBY." TELEPHONE No.: RUGBY 276 (2 LINES) INVOICE NO. T 23749 28333. LODGE PLUGS LIMITED RUGBY Messrs. Rolls - Royce Limited, D E R B Y. Date 28 MAR 1933 Customer's Order No. -…

img206 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited confirming an appointment for Mr. Alec Lodge's visit.
View original record Telephone: 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904 Telegrams: "LODGE, RUGBY" Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Handwritten Reference: X44258 Messrs. Rolls Royce Limited, Nightingale Road, Derby. Your Ref. Our…

img207 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited regarding the testing of 14m/m car plugs, model X339.
View original record Telephone. 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. Telegrams, 'LODGE, RUGBY.' X44256 Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., DERBY. Your Ref. Our Ref. DAP/EMS. Date 13 April 1933.…

img208 Letter to Lodge Plugs Ltd regarding the performance and testing of X.339 plugs after 5000 miles.
View original record X 4428-G Hs/Rn.12/KT, April 20th 1933. Messrs Lodge Plugs Ltd, Rugby. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 13th inst. ref. DAP/EMS. We may say that so far the X.339 plugs have behaved fairly…

img209 To order 2 dozen X.339 plugs from Lodge Plugs Ltd for Bentley cars.
View original record X44256 O.O. Hs/Rm.1/KT.20.4.33. Will you please order from Lodge Plugs Ltd, 2 dozen X.339 plugs. These are for the Bentley cars. Hs/Rm.

img210 Follow-up memo requesting an order for one dozen X.339 plugs with low voltage terminals from Lodge Plug Co.
View original record X 45286. O.O. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.5/KT.24.4.33. Further to our memo Hs/Rn.1/KT.20.4.33. in which we asked you to order for us 2 dozen X.339 plugs from th Lodge Plug Co. Mr. Bernard Hopps was here today…

img211 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited concerning the supply of 18 m/m and 14 m/m spark plugs for 25 HP and Bentley engines.
View original record Telephone. 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. Telegrams: "LODGE, RUGBY." Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Handwritten note: X # 42 ' b. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., D E R B Y. Your Ref. [empty] Our Ref.…

img212 Letter to Lodge Plugs Limited regarding a discrepancy in a supply of HC.3 plugs and amending an order for 14mm plugs.
View original record X46256 Hs/Rm.3/KT. April 29th 1933. Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. For the attention of Mr. Bernard Hopps. Dear Sir, Thank you for your letter of 26th April. We are in receipt of the HC.3 plugs. We…

img213 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited regarding suitable spark plugs for a 25 HP car.
View original record Telephone: 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. Telegrams: "LODGE, RUGBY" Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Handwritten: X Ht 25 G. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. Your Ref. Hs/Rm.3/KT. Our Ref. BH/EW.…

img214 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited regarding sending new Sintox plugs for testing.
View original record Telephone, 2076 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904 6002. Telegrams, 'LODGE, RUGBY' Lodge Plugs Limited. Rugby Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., D E R B Y. Your Ref. Our Ref. MVCBC/EW. Date: 15 July 1938.…

img215 Letter from Lodge Plugs regarding the supply of Model HD3 and HC3 spark plugs for testing on a 25 HP car.
View original record Telephone. 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. Telegrams, 'LODGE, RUGBY.' Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Handwritten annotations: XH425G. G.W.H Addressed to: Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. Your Ref.…

img216 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited regarding an order alteration for spark plugs.
View original record Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Telephone. 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. Telegrams, "LODGE, RUGBY" Handwritten reference: XH4256 Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. Your Ref. Our Ref. BH/EW. Date 8…

img217 Sparking plug performances on the Peregrine engine during road tests.
View original record Files. X 44256 15.5.33. SPARKING PLUG PERFORMANCES ON PEREGRINE X1918 During recent road tests with semi-expanding carburetter to Lec.3157 considerable trouble was experienced with picking up from 10…

img218 Test report on engine performance and idling with different spark plugs and tappet settings.
View original record -2- Lodge X.306 Reach .550 Pick up good at first but deteriorated with use. Slow running 5 m.p.h. Idling lumpy. All the above tests were carried out with tappets set, Inlet .004, Exhaust .004. The…

img219 Internal order request for two dozen X.335 14mm sparking plugs from Lodge Plugs Ltd.
View original record X55286 Order Office. Hs/Rn. 2/KT. 26.6.33. Will you please order from Lodge Plugs Ltd., a further 2 dozen X.335 14 mm. sparking plugs. These are urgently required. Hs/Rn.

img220 To the Order Office requesting an urgent purchase of two dozen X.335 14 mm. sparking plugs from Lodge Plugs Ltd.
View original record Order Office. XJ05286 Hs/Rn. 2/KT. 26. 6. 33. Will you please order from Lodge Plugs Ltd., a further 2 dozen X.335 14 mm. sparking plugs. These are urgently required. Hs/Rn.

img221 Letter to Lodge Plugs Ltd. placing an urgent order for X.335 sparking plugs for a Bentley car.
View original record Hs/Rn.3/KT. June 26th 1933. Messrs Lodge Plugs Ltd., Rugby. For the attention of Mr.Hopps. Dear Sirs, We are passing a further order for two dozen X.335 sparking plugs. We should be glad if you will…

img222 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited acknowledging receipt of a letter and an order for two dozen type X335 plugs.
View original record K44256. Telephone. 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. Telegrams. "LODGE. RUGBY." Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Messrs. Rolls - Royce Limited, Nightingale Road, D E R B Y. Your Ref. Hs/Rm.3/KT. Our…

img223 Letter from Lodge Plugs inquiring about the results of tests on their model X335 plug in a Bentley car.
View original record R4425h Telephone, 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. Telegrams, "LODGE, RUGBY." Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Messrs. Rolls Royce Limited, D E R B Y. Your Ref. Our Ref. WS/MD Date 21 July 1933. All…

img224 Letter to Lodge Plugs Ltd. regarding the testing of X.335 plugs.
View original record Xv4256 Hs/Rm.1/KT. July 22nd 1933. Messrs Lodge Plugs Ltd. Rugby. Dear Sirs, With reference to your letter of July 21st., the X.335 plugs are at present running on the car in France but have not as…

img225 Internal order request for spark plugs from Lodge Plugs Ld. and K.L.G. Co.
View original record V+42/m Order Office. Hs/Rm.1/KT.9.8.33. Will you please order for us from Lodge Plugs Ld. 2 dozen X.335 plugs, also from the K.L.G. Co., 2 doz 765A sparking plugs. Hs/Rm.

img226 Letter to Lodge Plugs Ltd. regarding trouble with K335 plugs when using Ethyl petrol.
View original record X64256 Hs/Fm.9/MA. August 22nd., 1933. Messrs.Lodge Plugs Ltd., Rugby. For the attention of Mr.Bernard Hopps. Dear Sir, We have run into a definite trouble of missing on the pick up on K335 plugs. We…

img227 Follow-up letter from Lodge Plugs Limited requesting a performance report on X335 plugs.
View original record Telephone, 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. Telegrams, 'LODGE, RUGBY' Lodge Plugs Limited. Rugby. Messrs. Rolls Royce Limited, D E R B Y. Your Ref. Hs./Rm.1/KT. Our Ref. WS/MD Date 23 August…

img228 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited acknowledging an inquiry regarding the performance of the X535 Plug.
View original record Lodge Plugs Limited. Rugby. Telephone. 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. Telegrams. "LODGE. RUGBY" Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., D E R B Y. Your Ref. Hs/Rm.9/MA Our Ref. WS/MD Date 24 August 1933. All…

img229 Sending failed 4.14 mm Lodge sparking plugs back to the manufacturer for examination.
View original record To ROY. from Hs/Rm. c. D/BP. c. G/Mt. XJ42rh Hs/Rm.5/KT.28.8.33. We are sending into the Stores 4.14 mm Lodge sparking plugs. These have failed on test and should be returned to the Lodge Plugs Co.…

img230 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited regarding the inspection of four type X335 plugs and suggesting a closer gap setting.
View original record Telephone, 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. Telegrams, "LODGE, RUGBY" X60254 Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Messrs. Rolls Royce Limited, D E R B Y. Your Ref. Hs/Rm.9/MA. Our Ref. WS/MD Date 8…

img231 Letter to Lodge Plugs Limited concerning the testing of X.335 plugs and their performance without Ethyl fuel.
View original record X4425- Experimental Dept. Hs/Rm.1/KT. Your ref. WS/MD. Sept. 20th 1933. Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 8th inst. The X.335 plugs are now to hand and we are…

img232 Letter from Lodge Plugs Ltd. regarding the testing of a returned Model X335 spark plug.
View original record Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Telephone. 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. Telegrams."LODGE, RUGBY" Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., D E R B Y. Your Ref. Our Ref. BH/EW. Date 28 September 1933. DIRECTORS.…

img233 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited regarding the supply of modified Bentley spark plugs with flush copper electrodes.
View original record Telephone, 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. Telegrams, 'LODGE, RUGBY' Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., D E R B Y. Our Ref. BH/EW. Date: 6 November 1933. All letters must be…

img234 Letter to Lodge Plugs Limited acknowledging their letter and promising an opinion on their plugs.
View original record x 4216 Experimental Dept. Hs/Rn.5/KT. November 7th 1933. Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. For the attention of Mr. Hopps: Dear Sirs, Thank you for your letter of the 6th November. We will let you have our…

img235 Letter to Lodge Plugs Ltd. requesting further sets of spark plugs for testing on Bentley cars.
View original record Xvv25 Experimental Dept. November 29th 1933. Hs/Rm.13/KT. Messrs Lodge Plugs Ltd., Rugby. For the attention of Mr.Hopps. Dear Sirs, You will recollect that you recently supplied us with three types of…

img236 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited regarding the supply of X365 and X366 spark plugs for testing in a Bentley car.
View original record Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Telephone, 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. Telegrams, 'LODGE, RUGBY' X69252 Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. Your Ref. Hs/Rm.13/KT. Experimental Dept. Our Ref. BH/EW.…

img237 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited confirming they are sending six experimental plugs, number X371, for testing on a Bentley chassis.
View original record Telephone, 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. Telegrams, 'LODGE, RUGBY' Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited, DERBY. Your Ref. Hs/Wst.6/MA Our Ref. WS/MSD Date 3 January 1934.…

img238 Letter to Lodge Plugs Ltd. reporting a failed X434/1 sparking plug during a test on a Bentley chassis.
View original record VH4256 Hs/Wst.1/MA. 8th January, 1934. Messrs.Lodge Plugs, Ltd., Rugby. For the attention of Mr.Bernard Hopps. Dear Sir, We regret to inform you that one of the special X434/1 sparking plugs sent to…

img239 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited comparing two models of spark plugs, HC3 and HD3, for Phantom cars.
View original record Telephone, 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. Telegrams, "LODGE, RUGBY." Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited, D E R B Y. Your Ref. Our Ref. WS/MSD Date 15 February 1934.…

img240 Letter from Lodge Plugs Ltd. regarding designing a plug for a Phantom car.
View original record From Lodge Plugs Ltd. To Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited. Sheet No. 2. Date 15.2.34. of a Phantom car we are designing a plug and hope to send you samples very shortly. Yours faithfully, LODGE PLUGS…

img241 Letter to Lodge Plugs Ltd. regarding the failure of their X.371 sparking plugs during testing in a Bentley Car.
View original record 84425b. Hs/Wst.5/MA. 16th February, 1934. Messrs. Lodge Plugs Ltd., Rugby. Lodge X.371 Sparking Plugs. Dear Sirs, We have now tested these plugs in our Bentley Car and find them to be hopelessly…

img242 The testing and return of Lodge X371 sparking plugs for a Bentley chassis.
View original record 84428Q. Roy. From Hs/Wst. c. to G/MT. c. to B/BP. Hs/Wst.7/MA.16.2.34. LODGE X371 SPARKING PLUGS. We are sending into the Stores six of the above type sparking plugs which have been submitted for test…

img243 Letter to Lodge Plugs Ltd. requesting 14 m.m. plugs for an experimental trial in a special Phantom II engine.
View original record Exptl. Dept. Hs/Wst.13/KW. A+42'sh 22nd February, 1934. Messrs. Lodge Plugs Ltd., RUGBY. For attention of Mr. Shelley. Dear Sirs, On the occasion of your recent visit to our Works we mentioned the…

img244 Letter from Lodge Plugs Ltd regarding the design and supply of 14mm spark plugs for testing on the Phantom II engine.
View original record Lodge Plugs Limited. Rugby. Telephone, 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. Telegrams, "LODGE, RUGBY" Handwritten: 8444 2/6. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited, D E R B Y. Handwritten: WST Your Ref.…

img245 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited requesting an update on tests for a 14 m.m. plug, type X389, on a special Phantom II engine.
View original record Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Telephone. 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. Telegrams. "LODGE, RUGBY" Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited, DERBY. Your Ref. Our Ref. WS/MSD Date 8 March 1934. All letters must…

img246 Urgent order request for 18 type X389 14mm Lodge sparking plugs for a 10,000 miles test chassis.
View original record Roy. From Hs/Wst. BLH42'B Hs/Wst.5/MA.19.3.34. LODGE SPARKING PLUGS. Will you please order for us 18 type X389 14 mm sparking plugs. These are urgently required for a 10,000 miles test chassis. We…

img247 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited chasing a report on 14 m.m. spark plugs sent for trial on a Special Phantom II engine.
View original record Telephone, 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904 644250 Telegrams: 'LODGE, RUGBY' Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., D E R B Y. Your Ref. Our Ref. WS/S Date 4 June 1934 DIRECTORS: J.…

img248 The urgent purchase of Lodge sparking plugs for a special Bentley high power engine.
View original record Y4425e Roy. From Hs/Wst. Hs/Wst.10/MA.6.6.34. LODGE SPARKING PLUGS. Will you please place an order with Messrs. Lodge Plugs Ltd., for one dozen Lodge X306 sparking plugs to order No.54107. We have…

img249 Complaint of misfiring from a set of sparking plugs returned from Bentley chassis B.29-AE.
View original record HS. WST S.H.Liddell Hd/SB21/HR.19.7.34. re BENTLEY CHASSIS NO. B.29-AE. ----------------------------- We send you herewith a set of sparking plugs returned to us by our Kingsbury Depot with a…

img250 Return of 6 X401 sparking plugs for examination.
View original record D/BP. From Hs/Wst. c. to G/MT. c. to Roy. 8442 Sh. Hs/Wst.2/MA.21.7.34. Please return to Mr. Bernard Hopps, Lodge Plugs Ltd., Rugby, 6 X401 sparking plugs. These are being returned for his…

img251 Letter to Lodge Plugs Ltd. detailing issues with their K401 plugs running too hot during a Bentley chassis trial.
View original record x4425Q Hs/Wst.1/MA. 21st July, 1934. Messrs.Lodge Plugs Ltd., Rugby. K401 Plugs for Bentley Chassis. Dear Sirs, We have now given these plugs a thorough trial on one of our Bentley test chassis under…

img252 Letter from Lodge Plugs Ltd. regarding test results of X401 plugs for a Bentley Chassis.
View original record Telephone, 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904 Telegrams, "LODGE, RUGBY" Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., D E R B Y. Your Ref. Hs/Wst.1/MA. Our Ref. BH/EW. Date 24 July 1934. All…

img253 The testing of sparking plugs removed from Bentley chassis B29-AE.
View original record 844256 Hd/SB. From Hs/Wst. Hs/Wst.1/MA.24.7.34. Re. SPARKING PLUGS REMOVED FROM BENTLEY CHASSIS NO.B29-AE. We have now tested these plugs and when examined two of them were found to have loose…

img254 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited regarding the road testing of their Model X401 plugs on a 3 1/2 litre Bentley.
View original record Telephone, 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904 Telegrams, "LODGE, RUGBY" 8442/B. Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. Your Ref. Our Ref. BH/EW. Date 25 June 1934. All letters…

img255 Internal memorandum requesting an order for 'Spectre' sparking plugs from the Lodge Co.
View original record 84425 B Roy. From Hs/Wst. Hs/Wst.6/MA.1.8.34. "SPECTRE" SPARKING PLUGS: Please order for us as quicklyas possible from the Lodge Co., 48 type X389 sparking plugs to order No.54317. RR Hs/Wst.

img256 Letter to Lodge Plugs Ltd. regarding the development of a 14 mm plug for a Phantom II chassis.
View original record 64428 C Expl.Dept. Hs/Wst.18/MJ. 7th. August, 1934. Messrs. Lodge Plugs Ltd., Rugby. Dear Sirs, We are anxious to develop a 14 mm. plug suitable for our Phantom 11 chassis having a radio suppressor…

img257 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited confirming they are investigating plugs with radio suppressor resistances.
View original record Telephone. 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904 Telegrams. 'LODGE. RUGBY' Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Ltd., D E R B Y. Expl. Dept. Your Ref. Hs/Wst.18/MJ. Our Ref. DAP/MH. Date. 8…

img258 Order of one gross of copper gland washers for X.170 sparking plugs.
View original record To Roy. From Hs/Wst. Y4425B. Hs/Wst.6/MJ.8.8.34. Will you please order for us from the Lodge Company - One Gross of Copper Gland Washers for the X.170 sparking plugs. Hs/H.E.West.

img259 Order for sparking plugs from Messrs. Lodge Plugs Limited, noting a change in delivery number.
View original record Hs / Wst. c.c. Mr Cam. c.c. Mr. Salt. 84428e. Roy/ERG. 4/ES. 21.8.34. With reference to Order No.68416 sent to Messrs. Lodge Plugs Limited on the 3rd instant for 48. type X.389 Sparking Plugs, please…

img260 Misfiring sparking plugs returned from specific Bentley chassis.
View original record Hs/Wst. 844356 Hd/SB21/HR.29.8.34. Dictated 28.8.34. re SPARKING PLUGS. BENTLEY CHASSIS. ------------------------------------ Our Kingsbury Depot has returned to us the following plugs which we send…

img261 Failure of Lodge and K.L.G. sparking plugs on a Bentley chassis.
View original record rewd S.G. Hd/SB. From Hs/Wst. Hs/Wst.5/MA.5.9.34. SPARKING PLUGS BENTLEY CHASSIS. Referring to your Hd/SB.21/HR.29.8.34., the Lodge plugs removed from B.158-AH, have all failed due to the external…

img262 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited regarding sending sample spark plugs for testing on a Bentley engine.
View original record Telephone, 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904 Telegrams, 'LODGE, RUGBY' Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. Your Ref. Our Ref. BH/EW. Date 17 September 1934. DIRECTORS:…

img263 Letter to Lodge Plugs Ltd. arranging a meeting to discuss sparking plugs for the Bentley chassis.
View original record 58448/34 Hs/Wst.3/MA. 21st September, 1934. Messrs.Lodge Plugs Ltd., Rugby. For the attention of Mr.Bernard Hopps. Dear Sir, Mr.Robotham and myself have been discussing Bentley sparking plugs and we…

img264 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited arranging a meeting to discuss spark plugs for a Bentley chassis.
View original record Telephone, 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904 Telegrams, 'LODGE, RUGBY' Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. Your Ref. Our Ref. HS/Wst.3/MA.BH/EW. Date 24 September 1934. All…

img265 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited regarding the sending of six used K.L.G. 765A plugs from a Bentley.
View original record Telephone: 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904 64425/b. Telegrams: "LODGE, RUGBY" Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. H. E. West Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., D E R B Y. Your Ref. Our Ref. BH/EW. Date 25…

img266 Letter from Lodge Plugs Ltd. regarding the supply of specially developed Model X434 plugs for a Bentley car.
View original record Telephone, 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904 844286 Telegrams, 'LODGE, RUGBY' Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., D E R B Y. Your Ref. Our Ref. BH/EW. Date 25 October 1934.…

img267 Invoice from Lodge Plugs Limited for 12 X434 spark plugs for a Bentley car.
View original record TELEGRAMS: "LODGE, RUGBY." TELEPHONE NO. : RUGBY 276 (2 LINES) LODGE PLUGS LIMITED RUGBY INVOICE No. T 44959 251034 Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited, Nightingale Road, DERBY. Date 25 OCT 1934 Customer's…

img268 Letter from Lodge Plugs Ltd. regarding the supply and modification of pins for Model X434 Bentley plugs.
View original record Telephone: 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904 Telegrams: "LODGE, RUGBY" Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. Your Ref. Our Ref. BH/EW. Date 29 October 1934. DIRECTORS: J.…

img269 Follow-up letter from Lodge Plugs Limited regarding the progress of nine model X434 pins sent for stelliting.
View original record Telephone, 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904 Telegrams: "LODGE, RUGBY" Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., D E R B Y. Your Ref. Our Ref. S/DAP/MH. Date 14 November 1934. All…

img270 Request to dispatch eight stellited model X434 pins to Messrs. Lodge Plugs Ltd for spark plug assembly.
View original record Yew 250. D/RP. From Hs/Wat. c.to G/HT. c. to Roy. Hs/Wat.7/MA.19.11.34. Please despatch to Messrs. Lodge Plugs Ltd., Rugby marked for the attention of Mr. Pacy, eight stellited model X434 pins for…

img271 Letter to Lodge Plugs Ltd. regarding the return of stellited pins.
View original record YC425b. Hs/Wst.6/MA. 19th November, 1934. Messrs.Lodge Plugs Ltd., Rugby. For the attention of Mr.D.A.Pacy. Dear Sir, Replying to your letter of the 14th instant reference S/DAP/MH. we are returning…

img272 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited acknowledging receipt of X434 stellited pins to be made into plugs for testing.
View original record Telephone, 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. Telegrams, "LODGE, RUGBY" Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., D E R B Y. Your Ref: Hs/Wst.6/MA. Our Ref: S/DAP/MH Date: 21 November…

img273 Fitting Lodge X434/1 stellited and non-stellited spark plugs to a Bentley for a comparative test.
View original record 84425e. HS/Whym. c. to HS/Rm. HS/Wst.4/MA. 29.12.34. LODGE X434/1 PLUGS FOR BENTLEY. We are handing you herewith 6 Lodge X434/1 Bentley sparking plugs. Three of these have stellited central…

img274 Instruction to return a Lodge type X434/1 sparking plug for examination.
View original record X4425B D/BP. From Hs/Wst. c. to G/MT. Hs/Wst.2/MA.8.1.35. Please send to Mr.Bernard Hopps, Messrs.Lodge Plugs Ltd., Rugby, one Lodge type X434/1 sparking plugs. This is being returned to him free of…

img275 Six Lodge X434/1 sparking plugs to be returned to Lodge Plugs Ltd for examination.
View original record V442 v'le D/BP. From Hs/Wst. c. to G/MT. Hs/Wst.10/MA.16.1.35. Please despatch to Messrs.Lodge Plugs Ltd., Rugby, marked for the attention of Mr.Alec M.Lodge, six Lodge X434/1 sparking plugs. These…

img276 Letter to Lodge Plugs regarding spark plug failures and misfiring during testing on a Bentley engine.
View original record Y4428b Hs/Wst.9/MA. 16th January, 1935. Messrs.Lodge Plugs, Ltd., Rugby. For the attention of Mr.Alec M.Lodge. Dear Sir, With further reference to your letter of the 11th instant regarding the X434/1…

img277 Letter from Lodge Plugs Ltd. regarding misfiring issues with model X434/1 plugs on a Bentley car.
View original record Telephone, 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904 Telegrams, 'LODGE, RUGBY' Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., D E R B Y. WST Your Ref. HS/WST. S/MA Our Ref. AML/ELJ Date 18 January…

img278 Letter from Lodge Plugs Ltd regarding the supply and testing of various sparking plugs.
View original record Telephone, 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904 Telegrams, "LODGE, RUGBY" Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited, D E R B Y. Our Ref. S/DAP/MH. Date 19 January 1935. All letters must…

img279 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited regarding the modification and return of Bentley plugs for testing.
View original record Telephone, 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. Telegrams, 'LODGE, RUGBY' Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. Your Ref. Our Ref. BH/EW. Date 11 February 1935. DIRECTORS: J.…

img280 Supply and testing of Lodge sparking plugs on car 2.B.IV.
View original record 44256 Hs/FD. From Hs/Wst. c. to Rm. Hs/Wst.7/MA.12.2.35. We are handing you herewith 3 Lodge X434/2S and 3 Lodge X434/2 sparking plugs. Will you please have these fitted to Bn's car 2.B.IV, when this…

img281 Sample screened sparking plug for Tank engines.
View original record E/Lid. From Hs/Wst. r6002c Hs/Wst.5/MA.26.3.35. TANK ENGINES. We send you herewith a sample screened sparking plug recently produced by Messrs.Lodge on the lines of the American B.G. Its special…

img282 Order for 'Spectre' sparking plugs.
View original record r60026. Roy. From Hs/Wst. Hs/Wst.5/MA.15.5.35. SPECTRE SPARKING PLUGS. Please order for us to order No.54317 48 Lodge type R.R.14 sparking plugs. Hs/Wst.

img283 Invoice from Lodge Plugs Limited for the supply of various models of spark plugs, free of charge.
View original record TELEGRAMS: "LODGE, RUGBY." TELEPHONE No.: RUGBY 2076 (2 LINES) [LOGO: MOTOR TRADE ASSOCIATION] [LOGO: SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS LTD] [LOGO: SOCIETY OF BRITISH AIRCRAFT CONSTRUCTORS]…

img284 Order for 48 Lodge type R.R.14 Spectre sparking plugs.
View original record Y6-002G. Roy. From Hs/Wst. Hs/Wst.5/MA.15.5.35. SPECTRE SPARKING PLUGS. Please order for us to order No.54317 48 Lodge type R.R.14 sparking plugs. Hs/Wst.

img285 Letter to K.L.G. Sparking Plugs regarding Bentley sparking plug failures and modifications.
View original record Y6002a. Hs/Wst.3/MA. 16th May, 1935. Messrs.K.L.G.Sparking Plugs, Ltd., Robinhood Engineering Works, Putney Vale, London, S.W.15. Dear Sirs, With reference to the visit of your Mr.R. Mundy to our…

img286 Request to have 24 Lodge RL14 plugs fitted to the new engine for Spectre 3.
View original record Hs/FD. From Hs/Wst. x6002l Hs/Wst.6/MA.29.5.35. Will you please have 24 Lodge RL14 plugs handed to you herewith fitted to the new engine for Spectre 3. Hs/Wst.

img287 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited regarding the testing of spark plugs for a 3 1/2 litre Bentley car.
View original record Telephone, 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. Telegrams, 'LODGE, RUGBY' Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., D E R B Y. Our Ref. BH/EW Date 21 June 1935. DIRECTORS: J. ALFRED…

img288 Letter to Lodge Plugs Ltd. regarding the testing of experimental X434/2 sparking plugs for a Bentley chassis.
View original record Y60028. Hs/Wst.5/MA. 24th June, 1935. Messrs.Lodge Plugs, Ltd., Rugby. For the attention of Mr.Bernard Hopps. Dear Sir, Replying to your letter of the 21st instant reference BH/EW. regarding Lodge…

img289 Internal request to order three types of Lodge sparking plugs for specific orders and the Spectre chassis.
View original record 460026 Roy. From Hs/Wst. Hs/Wst.12/MA.24.6.35. LODGE SPARKING PLUGS. Will you please order for us from the Lodge Co., 24 X-78 24 type X471 to order 55740 24 dozen Rl14-1 to order 54109 The Rl14-1…

img290 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited regarding mislaid spark plugs following W. O. Bentley's accident and sending replacements for testing.
View original record Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Telephone, 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904 Telegrams, "LODGE, RUGBY" Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited, D E R B Y. Your Ref. Hs/Wst.5/MA. Our Ref. S/DAP/MH. Date 25 June…

img291 Dispatch of 6 Lodge X434/2 plugs for chassis 4.B.IV.
View original record D/BP. From Hs/Wst. c. to G/MT. 6002R. Hs/Wst.4/MA.26.6.35. We are sending 6 Lodge X434/2 plugs into the stores for despatch to Sales for the attention of Mr.Lappin. These plugs are to be fitted to…

img292 Letter regarding the dispatch and performance testing of Lodge X434/2 plugs for a Bentley.
View original record 86002a. Lp. From Hs/Wst. Hs/Wst.5/MA.26.6.35. I am sending you 6 Lodge X434/2 plugs for your Bentley. Could you have these fitted making a note of the speedometer reading so that we have a record of…

img293 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited regarding the supply of modified X402B/2 plugs for a Kestrel VI engine test.
View original record Telephone, 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904 Telegrams: "LODGE, RUGBY" Lodge Plugs Limited. Rugby. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., D E R B Y. Your Ref. Hs/Wst.6.MA. Our Ref. S/WS/MH. Date 12 July 1935.…

img294 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited regarding the replacement of a defective X434/2 plug.
View original record Telephone, 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904 Telegrams, 'LODGE, RUGBY' Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited, D E R B Y. Your Ref. Our Ref. S/DAP/MH. Date, 8 August 1935.…

img295 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited concerning the supply of three A5B plugs for testing.
View original record Telephone. 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. Telegrams, "LODGE, RUGBY." Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited, D E R B Y. Your Ref. Our Ref. S/DAP/MH Date 13 August 1935.…

img296 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited regarding samples of a tubular terminal.
View original record Telephone, 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. Telegrams, 'LODGE, RUGBY' Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited, D E R B Y. Your Ref. Our Ref. S/DAP/SC Date 20 August 1935. All…

img297 Confirmation of sending twelve Lodge type X.434 Sparking Plugs for extended testing in a Bentley Chassis.
View original record Hs/Wst. WST x6002A Roy/GEA. 2/VR. 3.10.35. We confirm that the Stores have sent to you, twelve Lodge type X.434 Sparking Plugs, for extended test in Bentley Chassis, as arranged. Roy.

img298 Proposed modifications to the cylinder head insert to accommodate improved Lodge sparking plugs for the Phantom III.
View original record 86002b. E. From Hs/Wst. Hs/Wst.3/MA.16.10.35 PHANTOM III SPARKING PLUGS. Messrs.Lodge Plugs are anxious to improve the Phantom III sparking plug by using brazed in earth electrodes. This brazing of…

img299 Modification of Phantom III sparking plugs, increasing the screwed portion length.
View original record DV C. Hs/Em. RHG. C. Hs/Wst. 36-002 E/JNR.3/HP.7.11.35. re Phantom 3 Sparking Plugs. Ref.Hs/Wst.3/MA.16.10.35. We are informed by Hs/Wst. that Messrs. Lodge are increasing the length of the screwed…

img300 Internal memorandum requesting an order for 48 Lodge type X465D/1 sparking plugs.
View original record Roy. From Hs/Wst. 86002 b. Hs/Wst.3/MA.7.11.35. Please order for us to order No.55160 48 Lodge type X465D/1 sparking plugs. Will you please ask Messrs.Lodge to ensure that these plugs conform to the…

img301 Letter to Lodge Plugs Ltd. regarding a modification to the Phantom III sparking plug insert.
View original record RLoo9he. Hs/Wst.2/MA. 12th November, 1935. Messrs. Lodge Plugs, Ltd., Rugby. For the attention of Mr. Bernard Hopps. Dear Sir, We have now arranged to increase the length of the sparking plug insert…

img302 Request to despatch six Lodge X465 D/1 sparking plug centres to Mr. B. Hopps of Lodge Plugs, Ltd. for examination.
View original record G/MT. From Hs/Wst. c. to D/BP. R6002a. Hs/Wst.2/MA.13.11.35. Will you please despatch to Mr. B. Hopps C/o Lodge Plugs, Ltd., Rugby 6 Lodge X465 D/1 sparking plug centres for his examination. No…

img303 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited regarding sparking plug insert modifications for the Phantom III engine.
View original record Telephone, 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904 Telegrams, "LODGE, RUGBY" To. WST/ Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. A6002A. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. Your Ref. Our Ref. BH/EW. Date 16 November 1935.…

img304 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited regarding a dozen special plugs, X513's, sent for testing on a 25 HP car.
View original record Telephone, 276 RUGBY [2 lines] Established 1904 Telegrams, "LODGE, RUGBY" d6002h Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. Your Ref. Our Ref. BH/EW. Date 2 December 1935. All…

img305 Letter from Lodge Plugs regarding the despatch of A5B plugs for testing on the Kestrel VI engine.
View original record Telephone: 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. Telegrams: "LODGE, RUGBY" Lodge Plugs Limited. Rugby. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. Our Ref. BH/EW. Date: 2 December 1935. All letters must be…

img306 Returning 12 Lodge type A14D/1 plugs to the manufacturer.
View original record 86002a G/MT. From Hs/Wst. c. to D/BP. Hs/Wst.2/MA.3.12.35. Please return to Messrs.Lodge Plugs, Ltd., Rugby 12 Lodge type A14D/1 plugs. These are being returned at their request. Their property.…

img307 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited concerning the development of a new spark plug, designated X512, for a 3½ litre Bentley.
View original record Telephone. 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904 Telegrams, "LODGE, RUGBY" Lodge Plugs Limited. Rugby. Handwritten: H60026. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., D E R B Y. Your Ref. Our Ref. BH/EW. Date 16…

img308 Letter to Messrs. Lodge Plugs, Ltd. regarding the failure of Lodge type A5B and Bentley sparking plugs during testing.
View original record Hs/Wst.6/MA. 7th January, 1936. Messrs. Lodge Plugs, Ltd., Rugby. Dear Sirs, We beg to refer you to your letter of the 2nd ultimo under cover of which you sent to us for test twelve Lodge type A5B…

img309 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited regarding a sample 14mm long reach plug (CB14) for the 25 HP engine and alternatives.
View original record Telephone, 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904 Telegrams, "LODGE, RUGBY." Lodge Lodge Plugs Limited. Rugby. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited, D E R B Y. Our Ref. S/WS/MSD Date 30 January 1936. All letters…

img310 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited regarding the design and testing of 14 mm spark plugs for a 20/25 HP car.
View original record Telephone, 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. Telegrams, 'LODGE, RUGBY' Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Handwritten note: rb 002 b Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., D E R B Y. Your Ref. Our Ref. BH/EW. Date 9…

img311 Letter to Lodge Plugs Ltd. regarding the unsuitability of CB.14 plugs for the 20/25 engine due to incorrect dimensions.
View original record Y6-002b. HS/Wst.15/JH. 16th April, 1936. Messrs. Lodge Plugs Ltd., Rugby. For the attention of Mr. B. Hopps. Dear Sirs, The CB.14 plugs which you sent to us for test on the new 20/25 engine are…

img312 Letter to Lodge Plugs Ltd. requesting a modification to the RL.14 plug to improve slow running.
View original record 86002e. Hs/Wst.2/JH. 23rd April, 1936. Messrs. Lodge Plugs Ltd., Rugby. Dear Sirs, We find a big improvement in slow running with the RL.14 plug if we use two washers under the gland nut we provide…

img313 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited sending X523 plugs for testing on a 20/25 HP car.
View original record Telephone: 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904 Telegrams: "LODGE, RUGBY" Lodge Plugs Limited Rugby Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. Our Ref: BH/EW. Date 23 April 1936. All letters must be addressed…

img314 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited concerning tests on the X512 plug specially designed for a Bentley engine.
View original record Telephone, 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904 Telegrams, 'LODGE, RUGBY' Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., D E R B Y. Our Ref. BH/EW. Date 24 April 1936. All letters must be…

img315 Letter from Lodge Plugs Ltd. regarding the testing and modification of spark plugs for a 30 HP engine.
View original record Telephone. 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. +b 0026. Telegrams: 'LODGE, RUGBY' Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., D E R B Y. Your Ref. Hs/Wst.2/JH. Our Ref. BH/EW. Date 24…

img316 Order for 6 dozen Lodge type X523 sparking plugs for a Phantom III.
View original record To Roy. 86002b. Hs/Wst.15/JH.27.4.36. Phantom III plugs. Please order for us from Messrs Lodge Plugs Ltd., 6 doz. Lodge type X523 sparking plugs. Order No. 54317. Hs/Wst.

img317 Letter to Lodge Plugs Ltd. regarding the testing and ordering of X523 sparking plugs.
View original record Y60026 HS/Wst. &/JH. 27th April, 1936. Messrs. Lodge Plugs Ltd., Rugby. Dear Sirs, Lodge X523 Sparking Plugs. We have now tested the above sparking plugs and find them to be an improvement from the…

img318 Testing a new Lodge X.523 sparking plug and suggesting alterations for the 25/30 HP model.
View original record To Hs/Wst. e. to Hx. c. to Hs/Swdl. r60026 HS/GR.11/KW.30.4.36. 25/30 HP. Sparking Plugs. A new type of plug, Lodge X.523, was tested on 21-G-IV and a production chassis. They proved to be an…

img319 Letter to Lodge Plugs Ltd. regarding the rejection of RL.14 sparking plugs for the 20/25 HP car.
View original record γ r6002B. Expl. Dept. HS/Wst.9/MJ. 8th. April, 1936. Messrs. Lodge Plugs Ltd., RUGBY. For the attention of Mr. Bernard Hopps. Dear Sir, Replying to your letter of the 3rd.inst., regarding 14 mm.…

img320 Order for 48 Lodge sparking plugs.
View original record To Roy. r 6002 e Hs/Wst.6/JH. 10.6.36. Please order for us from Messrs. Lodge Plugs Ltd. :- 48 type A.14S/1 sparking plugs to order No. 55241. Hs/Wst.

img321 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited chasing a reply on the testing of spark plugs for Bentley engines.
View original record Telephone, 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904 Telegrams, 'LODGE, RUGBY' h6002h Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., D E R B Y. Your Ref. Our Ref. BH/EW. Date 25 June 1936. All…

img322 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited following up on a telephone request for two dozen X525 plugs for a new 30 HP engine.
View original record Telephone, 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. Telegrams, "LODGE, RUGBY" Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Handwritten note: L6002b. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., D E R B Y. Your Ref. Our Ref. BH/EW Date 25…

img323 Letter to Lodge Plugs Ltd. regarding the testing of various spark plug types.
View original record 86002a. Hs/Wst.1/MA. 26th June, 1936. Messrs.Lodge Plugs, Ltd., Rugby. For the attention of Mr.Hopps. Dear Sir, In reply to your letters of the 25th instant, the following is the position :- (a)…

img324 Letter discussing the poor performance of Lodge sparking plugs during engine tests on the Merlin engine.
View original record -2- (d) Merlin Engine Sparking Plugs. We have now completed further engine tests on the Lodge X465D/3 sparking plug submitted to us for test as a result of the poor performance of the X465D/1 on the…

img325 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited discussing Bentley, 25/30 HP engine, and Aluminium Oxide insulated sparking plugs.
View original record Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby Telephone. 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904 Telegrams."LODGE, RUGBY" Handwritten: V6002 Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. Your Ref. Hs/Wst.1/MA. Our Ref. BH/EW. Date 27…

img326 Letter from Lodge Plugs Ltd. regarding Merlin Engine sparking plugs, discussing the X465 S/3 model.
View original record From Lodge Plugs Ltd. Sheet No 2. To Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd. Date 27.6.36. (d) Merlin Engine Sparking Plugs. We have carefully considered Mr. West's suggestion of making the X465 S/3. plug in a…

img327 Letter to Lodge Plugs Ltd. concerning the modification and testing of Bentley and Merlin sparking plugs.
View original record x60026a Hs/Wat.2/MA. 2nd July, 1936. Messrs. Lodge Plugs, Ltd., RUGBY. Dear Sirs, In reply to your letter of the 27th ultimo, reference BH/EW, our remarks are as follows :- (a) Bentley Sparking Plugs.…

img328 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited regarding the development and supply of sparking plugs for Bentley and Merlin engines.
View original record Handwritten top center: 86-002a. Lodge Plugs Limited. Rugby. Telephone, 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904 Telegrams, 'LODGE, RUGBY' Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited, D E R B Y. Your Ref. Hs/Wst.2/MA Our…

img329 Letter from Lodge Plugs Ltd. regarding a 14mm BR spark plug and its comparison to a competitor's product.
View original record Telephone, 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. Telegrams, "LODGE, RUGBY" Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. H. E. West Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. Your Ref. Our Ref. BH/EW. Date 30 July 1936.…

img330 To order Lodge X546 sparking plugs for the Phantom III.
View original record 60026 To Roy. Hs/Wst.15/JH.18.9.36. Phantom III Sparking Plugs. Please order for us to Order No. 54317 :- 4 doz. Lodge X546 sparking plugs. 4 doz Recd Hs/Wst.

img331 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited following up on the testing of plugs sent for a Bentley engine.
View original record Telephone, 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904 Telegrams, 'LODGE, RUGBY' Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., D E R B Y. Your Ref. Our Ref. BH/EW Date 12 October 1936. DIRECTORS. J.…

img332 Recommending a 6-week supply notice for Lodge sparking plugs on the Phantom III chassis.
View original record To Roy. 86002h Rm/Wst.10/JH.28.10.36 Lodge Sparking Plugs on Ph.III Chassis. Replying to Roy.1/MG.27.10.36, although we are not yet in a position to make a recommendation regarding the sparking plugs…

img333 Requesting an order for modified Lodge RL.14 plugs.
View original record To Roy. c. to G/JWH. 6002b Wst. 2/JH. 22.10.36. 54317 Will you please order for us to Order No. 563 24 Lodge RL.14 plugs modified by deleting the copper sleeve on the central electrode. Wst.

img334 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited regarding a quotation for spring loaded terminal nuts and tubing.
View original record Telephone, 2076 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904 6002 b Telegrams, "LODGE, RUGBY" Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby WST Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Limited, D E R B Y. Your Ref. Our Ref. AML/PC. Date 15 December…

img335 Letter to Lodge Plugs Limited regarding the manufacturing possibility of a T.A.24 nut.
View original record 60028 Rm/Wst.17/AF. Experimental Department 18th December 1936. Lodge Plugs Limited, RUGBY For the attention of Mr.A.M.Lodge. Dear Sirs, With regard to your letter of the 15th inst., reference…

img336 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited requesting sample harness fittings and a plug for the new Merlin engine.
View original record Lodge Plugs Limited. Rugby. Telephone, 2076 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. Telegrams, "LODGE, RUGBY" Handwritten top: 6002 B Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited, Nightingale Road, D E R B Y. Our Ref.…

img337 Letter to Lodge Plugs Ltd. declining a request to send K.L.G. parts, offering on-site visual inspection instead.
View original record Lr/Wst.16/JH. 4th January, 1937 Messrs. Lodge Plugs Ltd., Rugby. Dear Sirs, Replying to your letter of the 1st. instant ref. S/WS/MSD1017. we regret that it will not be possible for us to send to your…

img338 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited regarding the testing of various spark plugs for the Merlin 'G' engine.
View original record Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Telephone, 2076 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. Telegrams, "LODGE, RUGBY" Handwritten: 6002b Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited, Nightingale Road, D E R B Y. Your Ref. Our Ref.…

img339 Letter to Lodge Plugs Ltd. confirming the retention of the standard R.A.14/1 sparking plug.
View original record 6002b Rm/Wst.1/JH. 20th February, 1937. Messrs. Lodge Plugs Ltd., RUGBY. Dear Sirs, In reply to your letter of the 18th instant, we have now decided to retain the standard reach of plug as on the…

img340 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited regarding the retention of the standard 14mm plug for the Merlin 'G' engine and offering other plug types for testing.
View original record Telephone, 2076 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. Telegrams, "LODGE, RUGBY." Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. 6002b Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited, D E R B Y. Your Ref. Rm/Wst.1/JH Our Ref. S/WS/MSD 23027…

img341 Correcting a previous statement regarding spark plug terminal clearances and outlining continued testing plans.
View original record WSP RS 6002b HOTEL DE FRANCE, CHATEAUROUX ?. Indre. France. Rm/GWH/IMW/7/JAB. 20th April 1937 To. Rm. c.c. Rm/GWH. 6. B. IV. In our memo of the 16th inst., re Sparking Plugs, we stated that the…

img342 Request to place an order for two types of plugs with Lodge Plugs Ltd. to be held as experimental stock.
View original record HPS/CEP. from Rm/Wst. c. Wst/JH. 6002b Rm/Wst.20/AP.22.4.37 Will you please send an order to Messrs Lodge Plugs Ltd., Rugby, for 48 RA.5/4 and 48 A.5.B/4 plugs which they are supplying to us. The…

img343 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited concerning the supply and development of various spark plugs.
View original record Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Telephone, 2076 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904 Telegrams, 'LODGE, RUGBY' 6002b Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. Your Ref. Our Ref. BH/EW. Date 23 April 1937. DIRECTORS:…

img344 Performance and suitability of Lodge Sintox 640 and 641 sparking plugs for 25/30 and Bentley engines.
View original record 60026 To Roy. c. to Rd. c. to Ry. c. to B/Wst. c. to Mx. Rm/RO.2/JH.11.5.38. re Lodge Sintox 640 and 641 type sparking plugs. Referring to your memo. Roy.1/B.29.4.38. we find that the above type plugs…

img345 Customer trouble with K.L.G. Corundite Plugs and requesting a report on Lodge's plugs.
View original record Hd. c. to By. c. to Rm. c. to Rm/RC. c. to E/Wst. c. to Mx. Roy.1/B. 29.4.38. Arising out of our recent discussion concerning the trouble certain of our Customers are experiencing with K.L.G.…

img346 Letter from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Ltd. regarding point erosion on 'Corundite' plugs and proposed solutions.
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…

img347 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited concerning the supply of specially finished sparking plugs for the 1938 Motor Exhibition.
View original record Telephone, 2076 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904 Telegrams, 'LODGE, RUGBY' Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby 6002 Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Ltd., D E R B Y. [STAMP: RECEIVED 25 AUG 1938 S.H.] Your Ref. Our Ref.…

img348 Invoice from Lodge Plugs Limited for a free of charge supply of spark plugs.
View original record TELEGRAMS: "LODGE, RUGBY." TELEPHONE No.: RUGBY 2076 (2 LINES) [Logo: MOTOR TRADE ASSOCIATION] [Logo: SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS LTD] [Logo: AERO ENGINES] [Logo: SBAC - SOCIETY OF…

img349 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited regarding sending Sintox plugs for testing.
View original record Telephone, 2076 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904 Telegrams, "LODGE, RUGBY" 6002. Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., D E R B Y. Your Ref. Our Ref. MVCBC/EW Date 15 July 1938.…

img350 Letter from Lodge Plugs Ltd. to Bentley Motors offering free specially finished sparking plugs for the 1938 Motor Exhibition.
View original record Telephone, 2076 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904 Telegrams, "LODGE, RUGBY" Lodge Plugs Limited. Rugby. Messrs. Bentley Motors (1931), Ltd., 16, Conduit Street, LONDON, W.1. DIRECTORS: J. ALFRED HOPPS…

img351 Letter to Lodge Plug Ltd. regarding cylinder head modifications affecting plug barrel length.
View original record 6002 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/RC.4/JH. 28th. February, 1939. Messrs. Lodge Plug Ltd., RUGBY. For the attention of Mr. V. Martin-Jones. Dear Sirs, We are sending herewith details of cylinder head as…

img352 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited regarding a cylinder head modification and providing test plugs.
View original record Telephone, 2076 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. Telegrams,"LODGE, RUGBY" Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Handwritten Note: 6002. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., D E R B Y. Your Ref. Rm/RC.4/JH. Our Ref.…

img353 Packing slip from Lodge Plugs Limited for a single CB14 sparking plug for inspection.
View original record TELEGRAMS: "LODGE, RUGBY." TELEPHONE No.: RUGBY 2076 (2 LINES). 6002 PACKING SLIP No. T 33458 1439 LODGE PLUGS LIMITED RUGBY Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. Date Packed 1- APR 1939 Customer's Order…

img354 The return of a trial sparking plug from The Lodge Plugs Ltd.
View original record 6002 To Roy. c. to G/JWH. Rm/RC.12/JH.22.4.39. We received for trial on 1.4.39. one *B.14. type sparking plug from The Lodge Plugs Ltd., Rugby (Packing slip No. T.33458). Will you please arrange for…

img355 Letter to Lodge Plugs Ltd. regarding the permissible length of a sample GB.14 spark plug barrel for a Wraith engine.
View original record 6002 - EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/RC.9/JH. 22nd. April, 1939. Messrs. Lodge Plugs Ltd., RUGBY. For the attention of Mr. Martin Jones. Dear Sirs, Further to our phone conversation re the permissible…

img356 Letter to Lodge Sparking Plugs Ltd. about misfiring and bad starting due to poor quality petrol, requesting a hotter running plug.
View original record Elec. file 6002 Rm/Rc.6/DT. 24th February 1940. Messrs. Lodge Sparking Plugs Ltd., RUGBY. Dear Sirs, We have lately received reports from our outside depot that misfiring and bad starting is occurring…

img357 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited regarding trouble with sparking plugs using pool petrol and supplying alternative plugs for testing.
View original record Elec. 6002. Telephone, 2076 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. Telegrams, "LODGEPLUG, RUGBY" Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. Your Ref. Rm/Rc.S/DT. Our Ref. VMJ/LG. Date 1…

img358 Letter to Lodge Plugs Ltd. regarding the testing of 741 plugs.
View original record RC. Experimental Dept. Rm/RC.S/MH. 6th. March, 1940. Lodge Plugs Ltd., RUGBY. For the attention of Mr. Martin Jones. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 1st. March. We will test out the 741…

img359 Letter to Lodge Plugs Ltd. concerning the testing of 741 plugs.
View original record Elec. 6002 Experimental Dept. Rm/RC.S/MH. 6th. March, 1940. Lodge Plugs Ltd., RUGBY. For the attention of Mr. Martin Jones. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 1st. March. We will test out…

img360 Request to issue a covering order for six 741 Type Sparking Plugs from Lodge Plugs Ltd.
View original record LES. from Rm/RC. 6002. Elec. Rm/RC.3/JMS.11.5.40. Will you please issue a covering order to Lodge Plugs Ltd., Rugby, for: Six...741 Type Sparking Plugs. We have already received these plugs as per the…

img361 Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited discussing spark plug thread sizes, materials, and suitability for different aircraft engines.
View original record Telephone, 2076 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. Telegrams, 'LODGE, RUGBY' 6002 Elect. Lodge Plugs Limited. Rugby. W.A. Robotham Esq., Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. Our Ref. BH/EW. Date 7 June 1940.…

img362 Letter from the Managing Director, Bernard Hopps, requesting to be kept advised of any information regarding spark plug development.
View original record my attention and I should be glad if you could keep me advised of any information that may come your way regarding spark plug development. With kind regards, Sincerely yours, Bernard Hopps Managing…

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img364 Letter to Lodge Plugs Ltd. regarding the dispatch and further testing of sparking plugs for the Meteor engine.
View original record Sparking Plugs PJH/RC.11/FB. July 22nd, 1943. The Lodge Plugs Ltd., R U G B Y. For the attention of Mr. Bernard Hopps. Dear Sirs, We have despatched under separate cover the two sparking plugs I…

img365 Letter to Lodge Plugs Ltd. clarifying details about 14mm spark plugs and suggesting modifications for improved performance.
View original record 84425. Hs/Rm.2/AD. April 26th, 1932. Messrs. Lodge Plugs, Ltd. Rugby. For the attention of MR. Bernard Hopps. Dear Sirs, With reference to your telephone call the other day re 14 mm. plugs. We think…

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