Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| img001 | Differences in behaviour between RR and Remy battery ignition contact points, suspecting mechanical stiffness as the cause. | ||
| View original record | To EFC. from E. c. to BJ. X4284 E4/M6.1.27. BATTERY IGNITION CONTACT POINTS. X.2894. X.4652 X.4275. In reply to EFC4/T31.12.26., we should be interested to see the sample points. With regard to the… | ||
| img002 | Potential use of a Delco ignition system as a replacement for magnetos on an aero engine. | ||
| View original record | WET. X4284 R. Temporarily at Cleveland, Ohio, April, 13th 1918. C O P Y Oy-15-FMF-13418. J. from OY: copy R. <3296 RE DELCO IGNITION FOR ROLLS-ROYCE ENGINE. In answer to your memo CJ9/E28218, the… | ||
| img003 | Letter concerning the temporary fitment and testing of Delco ignition systems on the Rolls-Royce Eagle engine. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten note in blue ink]: N Hives [Stamped number]: x4287a [Stamped seal]: MD 12 OCT 1918 OY9-F239 18 Worcester, Mass. Sept. 23rd, 1918 BY-from TY:- Copies R. J., EH and B RE DELCO IGNITION 1.… | ||
| img004 | Liberty engines, discussing service issues with magnetos, battery ignition, and the development of components like starting switches and voltage regulators. | ||
| View original record | OY9-F23918-2 on the Liberty engines in service, but believe these have been more aimed at defective manufacture, such as weak magnetos, etc., rather than any defects in design. From conversation with… | ||
| img005 | Letter discussing production delays, parts shipments, and communication with Dayton Engineering Laboratories regarding ignition tests on an aviation engine. | ||
| View original record | OY9-F23918-3 tests with this ignition in the near future, and much regret the delay which has occurred in preparing the apparatus. As you will understand, this delay has been due to the fact that we… | ||
| img006 | Trouble with an ignition system fitted to an Allied 12-cylinder engine and details for contacting the Delco Chief Engineer. | ||
| View original record | OY9-F23918-4 tails of the trouble encountered, nor do I know the make of engine which has been fitted with their ignition. They only tell me that it is a 12-cylinder engine, manufactured by one of the… | ||
| img007 | Modifications and performance of a battery ignition distributor. | ||
| View original record | EFC from R. c. to CJ. COPY x4287b 30th May 1918. R18/G30.5.18. x3173 RE BATTERY IGNITION. x.3129 x800 x3296 x8199 x5814 x1520 On the distributor sent on 49-GB I can see a slight sign of the secondary… | ||
| img008 | Delco battery ignition systems for aero engines, covering experiments, benefits, and starting procedures. | ||
| View original record | Contd -2- Oy-15-FMF-13418. has been done the chief interest will centre on the experiments conducted at Derby. The Delco people have a representative in Paris, who will desire to be present during the… | ||
| img009 | The dangers of hand-starting 4-bladed propellers and advocating for the safer switch-start method. | ||
| View original record | OY-15-FMF-13418. -3- Contd. out of the way, particularly with a 4-bladed propeller. They are particularly anxious just now about the possibility of accident with 4-bladed propellers of the built-up… | ||
| img010 | Improvements to a battery ignition system, including a cure for back-firing, and comparing it with a Remy ignition. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- R18/G30.5.18. All these points were carried out in the R.R. car battery ignition, except that a trembler coil was used, which will not be necessary in all cases where an electric starter is… | ||
| img011 | Letter discussing descriptive sheets and technical details for the Delco Ignition system. | ||
| View original record | COPY FOR MR. HIVES. STAMP: D 30 OCT 1918 OY2-B2918 October 2d, 1918. TO F.H.ROYCE FROM OY: Copy to- Mr. Bailey and Mr. Hives. RE DELCO IGNITION. With reference to the three (3) sets of Delco Ignition… | ||
| img012 | Receipt of Delco Ignition Gear Sets from America and their dispatch to the Experimental Department. | ||
| View original record | LONDON ROAD WORKS X4284a ERA7/PB41118. 4th. November 1918. Mr. Hives. Experimental Department. We have received here from America, one Case marked D1 (Consignment No. 13), containing Delco Ignition… | ||
| img013 | On the U.S.A. Bosch Battery Ignition system, its materials, and a note on Delco's supply conditions. | ||
| View original record | (S.H. 798. 10-12-20) G 2947 X 4284 b & E To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to Da. c. to EWT. for R.R.Inc. Hs7/LG24.2.21. X.4275 - U.S.A. BOSCH BATTERY IGNITION. X.4284. X.2894. R11/G16.2.21. The points on… | ||
| img014 | List of questions for Mr. Royce regarding issues with battery ignition systems and comparisons to competitors. | ||
| View original record | X.4284 b EFC/T3.3.21. X.3199 - BATTERY IGNITION - GENERAL. Questions re battery ignition to which Mr. Royce requires answers. 1. Why do we have pre-ignitions due to mutual induction on the R.R.… | ||
| img015 | Material used for Delco distributor tracks, clarifying a switch from Bakelite to hard rubber. | ||
| View original record | X.4284 D. Extract from Cy1/G7321. X.4275 - AMERICAN BOSCH BATTERY IGNITION. In continuation of my letter of March 4, 1921 on this subject, replying to Mr. Royce's letter of Feb. 16th I wish to add the… | ||
| img016 | State of electrical accessories, comparing Delco to American Bosch, and considering in-house manufacturing. | ||
| View original record | X.4284_b To CJ. from R. c. to BJ. c. to PN. c. to C. c. to EFC. c. to R.R. of America Inc. (For the attention of CW). R5/C9.4.21. X.3374 - RE ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES OTHER THAN MAGNETOS AND… | ||
| img017 | Pre-ignition issues caused by mutual induction between the battery and magneto ignition systems. | ||
| View original record | XH284 b To FFC. from R COPY c. to CJ. c. to HS. R9/G11.4.21. X3199 RE BATTERY IGNITION. X918 X4284 X3199 X3445 It has occurred to me that the reason we get pre-ignitions by mutual induction is because… | ||
| img018 | Request for copies of any reports written by Mr. Royce regarding the Delco Ignition System. | ||
| View original record | XH 4284 b. X.4284 Experimental Dept. Derby. Delco Ignition. CJ18/E28/4/21 Would you kindly let me have copies of any reports which Mr.Royce may have written in regard to the Delco Ignition System. CJ.… | ||
| img019 | Responding to a request for information on Delco Ignition systems. | ||
| View original record | To CJ. from E.O. X 4284a EFC3/T4.5.21. X.4284 - DELCO IGNITION. In answer to your CJ18/E28.4.21, apparently we have very little which has been written by Mr. Royce directly concerning Delco Ignition,… | ||
| img020 | Letter discussing the sourcing of dynamos from America and the decision to move away from vibrator regulators. | ||
| View original record | X4284b To R.R. of America Inc from R. R4/G4p5.21. (For attention of CY). c. to CJ c. to EFC. c. to HS. X. 294. RE DYNAMOS - CY4/C9.4.21). X.3878. X.4284. In reply to yours regarding the dynamo for the… | ||
| img021 | The disappointing supply of dynamos and a recommendation to use the Delco company for electrical equipment. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- R4/G4.5.21. Up to the moment, however, we are very disappointed with the supply of dynamos over here. Either we cannot get one of the correct size, output, and speed, or its operation or… | ||
| img022 | Internal query regarding the capacity and construction of a Delco Packard condenser for the Goshawk II engine. | ||
| View original record | To EFC. from E. Copy to CS. " " OH. " " HS. X.4284 b 2 E2/G28/5/21. X.4284 RE "GOSHAWK II" CONDENSER FOR BATTERY IGNITION. X25/2 In connection with the above, would you please find out, in accordance… | ||
| img023 | Persistent faults found in the electrical equipment of the 40/50 chassis. | ||
| View original record | X4284a Extract from Hs3/LG7.6.21 X.2565 40/50 CHASSIS. X.4165 X.4150 X.4165 X.1692 X.4284 X.295 Another item in which the reduction in out-put will affect very necessary improvement, is the electrical… | ||
| img024 | Report comparing the reliability of Delco electrical equipment on a Marmon car with other systems over 5000 miles. | ||
| View original record | -2- such as fuses blowing, or dynamo belts need adjustment, none-the-less they are irritating. We have kept a careful record of the troubles we have had with the Delco equipment on the Marmon Car.… | ||
| img025 | Production delays and quality control, proposing to scrap parts to avoid sending out cars with known faults. | ||
| View original record | contd. -3- and the switch will be more expensive. The point we wish to bring to everybody's notice is that owing to the sudden reduction in out-put, many essential improvements are going to be… | ||
| img026 | From Mr. Olley discussing Mr. Royce's reports on ignition systems and the quality of American electrical equipment. | ||
| View original record | F 225A (90 T) (S.H 98d, 19-2-21) G. 3008 X 4284 a Oy3-G.1621. June 1, 1921. To: Mr. Belnap. cc. Mr. Nadin Mr. Bagnall Mr. Hulley. Mr. Southern. Mr. Caswell. From: Mr. Olley. Re: Mr. Royce's Reports on… | ||
| img027 | The performance and issues with Delco battery ignition systems, referencing correspondence with Mr. Royce. | ||
| View original record | R 235A (to T. S.H. 986, 19-5-21) G. 3628 -2- Oy3-G1621. quantities are being built; and very severe mileage tests aggregating several hundred thousand miles have been made. With regard to Mr. Royce's… | ||
| img028 | Reliability of Delco electrical equipment and proposing a direct-driven generator for the 40/50 chassis. | ||
| View original record | OY. from Hs. X4284 b Hs3/LGS. 6. 21. I am sending you copy of a report on 40/50 chassis. The interesting point is that we have now completed 5000 miles on the Marmon car and we have not had a single… | ||
| img029 | Examination of a Delco Packard ignition condenser removed from a Packard car. | ||
| View original record | To R. from EFC. c. to CJ. c. to Da. X4284 D EFC1/T18.6.21. X.4284 - DELCO PACKARD IGNITION CONDENSER. Answering your E2/G28.5.21, this condenser has been removed from the Packard car and examined. It… | ||
| img030 | Continued memorandum on condenser construction, capacity, and leakage. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- the condenser has to travel a considerable distance along the tin foil, such a construction would not lead to the same diminution of the effective capacity of the condenser as would be… | ||
| img031 | Inter-office correspondence regarding component noise from Bijur and the testing of new electrical parts. | ||
| View original record | H.R.A. 25 25m. 12-20-20 40849 INTER-OFFICE CORRESPONDENCE X. 4284-b ROLLS-ROYCE OF AMERICA, INC SPRINGFIELD, MASS. Oy5 - G 19721 July 19, 1921 Dear Hives:- Re: 4-EX Thanks for yours Hs1/LG21.6.21. I… | ||
| img032 | Examination of various American switch boxes with a recommendation to adopt the Delco from the Marmon car. | ||
| View original record | x 4284 b Contd. -3- Extract from D R10/C22.7.21. X.4276. X.1613 X.895 X.4284. We have now examined the following switch boxes sent from U.S A., and taken from U.S.A. cars, (1) the Delco from the old… | ||
| img033 | Design and placement of dashboard electrical components like switches, buzzers, and fuses. | ||
| View original record | matters, and the inspection lamp socket might also be included in this ammeter mounting. The press button for the Dashboard light should be very conveniently situated relative to the driver's hand,… | ||
| img034 | Note about the circuit placement of a buzzer versus fuses, referencing a wiring diagram to follow. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -5- H10/G22.7.21. or a buzzer is used. Apparently the buzzer could only be in the circuit as shown in the wiring diagram attached, whereas the fuses can be in any circuit it is desired to fit… | ||
| img035 | Letter from Delco-Remy promoting their ignition equipment by listing recent motor race results. | ||
| View original record | X. 4284b DELCO-REMY LTD. SUCCESSORS TO WALTER H. JOHNSON. JONSOMOTE, LONDON. 3644 & 3645 REGENT. RECEIVED 8 AUG 1921 JOINT MANAGING DIRECTORS: WALTER H.JOHNSON W.O.KENNINGTON. OUR REF. WOK/KG. 14,… | ||
| img036 | Inter-office letter discussing proposals from Delco for ignition parts to replace the existing magneto system. | ||
| View original record | H.R.A. 25 25m. 12-20-20 40849 INTER-OFFICE CORRESPONDENCE ROLLS-ROYCE OF AMERICA, INC. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. [Rolls-Royce Logo] X4284 b CC Mr. Belnap Mr. Nadin Oy8 - G 3821 August 3, 1921 Dear Hives:… | ||
| img037 | Sourcing difficulties for a dual ignition set from American Bosch and considering a Delco alternative. | ||
| View original record | Oy8 - G 3821 Sheet #2. They are not able to give us a vertical spindle dual ignition set just yet because it is not through the experimental stage. We are also up against it with the American Bosch on… | ||
| img038 | Blueprint showing top and side elevation views of a mechanical component. | ||
| View original record | No. X-8126 3 1/2 3/8 RAD. 3 3/16 .196 DRILL 4 HOLES I 3/8 4 1/4 5/8 CHANGES NO. DATE 5996 1-14-19 | ||
| img039 | Blueprint detailing the outline and dimensions of an ignition coil. | ||
| View original record | 2 13/16, 3 49/64, 1/2, 5/8, 5/8, 5/8, 5996, OUTLINE OF 2171, ALLOWABLE VARIATION ON DIMENSIONS LOCATING FINISHED SURFACES IS PLUS OR MINUS .005 UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED., MATERIAL, MAT. SPEC., HEAT… | ||
| img040 | Letter concerning issues with American ignition parts, specifically the Bijur Distributor Board and Delco Switch. | ||
| View original record | X. 4284 b Oy4 - G 161121 Nov. 16, 1921 Mr. Claude Johnson, Managing Director, Rolls-Royce Ltd., London, England. Attached copy for Mr. Hives. Dear Sir:- Re: American Ignition Parts Mr. Hives writes on… | ||
| img041 | Letter from Delco-Remy Ltd. detailing the success of their ignition systems at the Indianapolis 500 and Grand Prix des Voiturettes. | ||
| View original record | X.4284b DELCO-REMY LTD. SUCCESSORS TO WALTER H.JOHNSON. JONSOMOTE, LONDON. 3644 & 3643 REGENT. 14, PANTON STREET, LONDON, S.W.1. JOINT MANAGING DIRECTORS: WALTER H.JOHNSON. W.O.KENNINGTON. YOUR REF.… | ||
| img042 | Reprint from 'Motor Commerce' magazine detailing Delco-Remy ignition sets and trends. | ||
| View original record | Reprinted from “Motor Commerce,” September 24, 1921. Delco-Remy Ignition Sets Featuring Evidences of a Trend for which Specialist Provision is made, and Results assured by War-time Experience. A Set… | ||
| img043 | Comparison of Delco-Remy standard ignition outfits for well-known British and American engines. | ||
| View original record | of U.S.A. which have their headquarters at Panton Street, London, W., and a “Service Station” at 75-23, Fulham Road, S.W. a few outside details may be noted in passing, expressed as pointers:- Battery… | ||
| img044 | Letter from Delco-Remy Ltd. detailing the success of their coil ignition system in motor racing. | ||
| View original record | X.4284b MANAGING DIRECTOR W. O. KENNINGTON. DELCO-REMY LTD. TELEGRAMS: JONSOMOTE, WALGREEN, LONDON. TELEPHONE: 2639 PUTNEY. HEAD OFFICE & WORKS: 715, FULHAM ROAD, LONDON, S.W.6. YOUR REF. OUR REF… | ||
| img045 | Letter from Delco-Remy Ltd. regarding an enclosed article on the success of their DELCO and REMY ignition sets. | ||
| View original record | X 4284b DELCO-REMY LTD. SUCCESSORS TO WALTER H. JOHNSON. JONSOMOTE, LONDON. 3644 & 3645 REGENT. JOINT MANAGING DIRECTORS: WALTER H.JOHNSON W.O.KENNINGTON. YOUR REF. OUR REF. RE/KG. 14, PANTON STREET,… | ||
| img046 | Internal request to obtain a competitor's Delco-Remy battery ignition system for comparison. | ||
| View original record | To Wd. from EFC. X4284 b EFC5/T26.8.25. X.4284 - DELCO-REMY BATTERY IGNITION. We would like to obtain if possible for comparison with our own product, an up-to-date Delco-Remy battery ignition contact… | ||
| img047 | Letter from Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. responding to an enquiry about coil ignition equipment for a 6-cylinder chassis. | ||
| View original record | X4284 D COPY OF LETTER RECEIVED FROM:- DELCO-REMY & HYATT LTD., 111, GROSVENOR ROAD, LONDON, S.W1. IGNITION EQUIPMENT. 2nd Sept. 1925. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. Dear Sirs, Attention - Mr. J.M.… | ||
| img048 | Requirement for automatic control on a Delco-Remy battery ignition system. | ||
| View original record | To Wd. from EFC. X4284 b EFC3/T3.9.25. X.4284. DELCO-REMY BATTERY.IGNITION. With reference to the letter of the 2nd. inst from Messrs. Delco-Remy, we do not actually need the equipment with the… | ||
| img049 | Quotation from Delco Remy & Hyatt Ltd. for ignition equipment. | ||
| View original record | X4284 b DELCO REMY & HYATT LTD., 111, GROSVENOR ROAD, LONDON, S.W.1. IGNITION EQUIPMENT. 4th Sept. 1925. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. Dear Sirs, Attention - Mr. J.M. Whitehead. Further to our… | ||
| img050 | Quotation from Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. for ignition equipment. | ||
| View original record | DELCO-REMY & HYATT LTD. QUOTATION ----------- IGNITION EQUIPMENT ------------------ Delco ignition equipment consisting of 6 cylinder distributor model 5249 and ignition coil model 2178. In quantities… | ||
| img051 | Requirement for automatic advance control on a Delco-Remy battery ignition distributor. | ||
| View original record | EFC.from Wd. X4284 b Wd8/K7.9.25. X.4284 DELCO-REMY BATTERY IGNITION. I received yours EFC3/T3.9.25,but before I had time to give consideration to the point raised by you, we received the attached… | ||
| img052 | Request to purchase Delco-Remy semi-automatic control type battery ignition equipment. | ||
| View original record | To Wd. from EFC. X4284 b EFC2/T1 2.9.25. X.4284 - DELCO REMY BATTERY IGNITION. We would like to purchase from Messrs. Delco-Remy one semi-automatic control type ignition equipment, including coil, and… | ||
| img053 | Query regarding a special order for a clockwise rotating distributor for a Delco-Remy Battery Ignition system. | ||
| View original record | X4284 b EFC.from Wd. Wd's Dept. (Wd.absent) Wd/5/NJ21.9.25. X.4284 - Delco-Remy Battery Ignition. Upon receipt of yours EFC2/T12.9.25, we sent our order No.47222 to Messrs.Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd.… | ||
| img054 | Communication regarding the supply of a Delco-Remy distributor and ignition coil. | ||
| View original record | EFC. from Wd. X4284 b Wd1/NJ28.9.25. X.4284 - Delco-Remy Battery Ignition. The remarks in yours EFC3/T23.9.25 were communicated Messrs.Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. on the 23rd inst. and we are in receipt… | ||
| img055 | Clarifying part numbers for a Coil and Distributor from supplier Delco Remy & Hyatt Ltd. | ||
| View original record | EFC. X. 4284 b Wd/Dnl/EH23.10.25. We attach hereto copy of a letter received from Messrs. Delco Remy & Hyatt Ltd. dated the 21st, and from which you will note that the Coil received yesterday with… | ||
| img056 | Letter from Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. confirming dispatch of ignition equipment and correcting an ignition coil model number. | ||
| View original record | COPY. DELCO - REMY & HYATT LTD. 111, GROSVENOR ROAD, LONDON. S.W.1. 21st October, 1925. Ref.JGRH/EW. IGNITION EQUIPMENT. Your Order No. 47222. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd. DERBY. Dear Sirs, Attention Mr.… | ||
| img057 | Testing of a Delco-Remy ignition unit. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. from EFC. X4284 D EFC4/T2.11.25. X. 4284 - DELCO-REMY IGNITION UNIT. Herewith we hand to you an old 40/50 ignition contact breaker unit stand, also grooved pulley, together with an up-to-date… | ||
| img058 | Inspection and comparison report on a Delco-Remy 12-volt ignition system. | ||
| View original record | X4284-b To R. & E. from EFC. c. CJ. Da. c. Wor. RG. c. Ey. EFC1/T3.11.25. X.4284 - DELCO-REMY IGNITION- 12 VOLT. We have recently received Delco-Remy equipment comprising one contact breaker and… | ||
| img059 | Technical comparison of ballast resistance, primary winding resistance, and inductance in a coil and distributor system. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- EFCL/T3.11.25. The resistance of the ballast resistance cold is 2-1/4 ohms, as against our .84, and in approx. normal running conditions is 2-3/4 ohms as against our 1.35. Cold resistance… | ||
| img060 | Technical breakdown and analysis of the features of a Delco-Remy Distributor, Model 5249. | ||
| View original record | EFC. COPY WB.51. 26th Oct, 1925. DELCO-REMY DISTRIBUTOR (MODEL 5249). This distributor which is fairly representative of American design has many interesting features. The general finish is good and… | ||
| img061 | Specification sheet for a ballast resistance component and its associated assembly. | ||
| View original record | -2- Contd. (f) Ballast Resistance. This is wound on a porcelain insulator, protected by a metal casing, and is carried on the outside of the distributor casing. Its resistance cold is 2.24 ohms, and… | ||
| img062 | The specifications and testing of Delco Coil No. 2178. | ||
| View original record | COPY. EFC WB.57. Nov. 2nd. 1925. DELCO COIL. No. 2178. This coil is unconventional to usual practice in the respect that it has a nearly closed iron core circuit. The windings, which are arranged… | ||
| img063 | Instruction sheet detailing a 10,000-mile bench test on a Delco-Remy distributor. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. INSTRUCTIONS. X. 4284 To E.F.B. Order No. WB80 Customer's No. X 4284 Delco-Remy distributor. This unit has now completed a 10,000 mile bench test in conjunction with the nearly closed… | ||
| img064 | Inspection report on the condition and function of a distributor. | ||
| View original record | RR 230 (150 BKS.) (SH57 29-8-20.) MP 224355 ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. INSTRUCTIONS. To________________________19__ Order No._________________ Customer's No._________________ to be exceptionally good, the… | ||
| img065 | Instructions regarding the testing of a noisy distributor and associated ignition components. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. INSTRUCTIONS. To________________ 19__ Order No.________ Customer's No.________ is rather noisier than our Standard. We are now making further tests with this distributor using our… | ||
| img066 | Observation noting that the Remy distributor's offset contact points prevent pitting and blackening from centrifugally thrown oil, unlike the standard distributor. | ||
| View original record | RR 238 (150 BKS.) (BH57. 29-6-20.) MP 224358 X. 4284. ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. INSTRUCTIONS. To E.7.b. Date 19-5-1926 Order No. WB87 Customer's No. X 4284 Remy distributor During some observations of the Remy… | ||
| img067 | Instruction note about inevitable deposits on points causing pitting and blackening. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. INSTRUCTIONS. RR 238 (100 BKS.)(BH57.29-6-20.) MP 324358 To Order No. Customer's No. appear to be inevitably deposited on the points (assuming that the rubbing block does only touch… | ||
| img068 | Laboratory note regarding photomicrographs of Remy ignition tungsten contacts after a bench test. | ||
| View original record | X 4284 A EFC. H15/EA30.3.26. M467. Laboratory. Herewith two copies of each of photomicrographs A472 and A473. The contacts from which these are taken are returned herewith, marked A and B for… | ||
| img069 | Request for an analysis of two samples of ballast resistance wire. | ||
| View original record | X4284 To H.L. from EFC. EFC1/T14.6.26. Will you kindly let us have an analysis of (1) the sample Remy ballast resistance wire, and (2) sample R.R. ballast resistance wire, which have been handed to… | ||
| img070 | Particulars of ballast resistance from a Delco-Remy unit in the lab. | ||
| View original record | X.4284. 14.6.26. PARTICULARS OF BALLAST RESISTANCE OFF DELCO-REMY UNIT IN LAB. 81 inches 30 SWG. (.012") wire. HEW. | ||
| img071 | Chemical analysis report for two samples of Ballast Resistance Wire. | ||
| View original record | X.4284. EFC. H11/EA16.6.26. Report No.L465. Re 2 samples of Ballast Resistance Wire. X.8720 (1) Remy. (2) R.R. Submitted 14.6.26. Analyses. R.R. Remy. Iron -------- 0.20% 0.40% Manganese -- - 0.31%… | ||
| img072 | Comparing a Delco Remy ignition contact breaker unit and coil against an in-house design, focusing on spark energy. | ||
| View original record | EFC. X4284 EFC/T1.7.26. X4652 X4284 DELCO REMY IGNITION Recently we obtained from The Delco Remy Co. a Remy contact breaker unit with nearly closed iron coil, on which apparatus we have made some… | ||
| img073 | Technical discussion regarding coils with nearly closed magnetic circuits and trouble with contact points. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- EFC1/T1.7.26. We ourselves do not think there is a great deal in coils with nearly closed magnetic circuit. In any case if there is, the longer a straight coil is made, the more nearly it… | ||
| img074 | The 10,000-mile bench test of a Delco-Remy distributor. | ||
| View original record | WB.80. 26th March, 1926. X.4284. DELCO-REMY DISTRIBUTOR. This unit has now completed a 10,000 mile bench test in conjunction with the nearly closed iron circuit Delco coil supplied with it. During the… | ||
| img075 | Laboratory observation comparing the Remy distributor to the standard distributor regarding contact point pitting due to oil. | ||
| View original record | WB.87. 19.5.26. X. 4284. REMY DISTRIBUTOR, During some observations of the Remy distributor in the laboratory it was noticed that the contact points were considerably offset from the cam. Any oil… | ||
| img076 | Doming of two Delco-Remy tungsten ignition contact points. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. from EFC. X4284 EFC1/T6.7.26. X.4284. DELCO-REMY CONTACT POINTS. Herewith two Delco-Remy.tungsten ignition contact points. Will you please have these two points slightly domed to doming gauge… | ||
| img077 | Requesting the doming of a pair of Delco Remy ignition contact points. | ||
| View original record | X4284 To RHC. from EFC. EFCl/T11.8.26. X.4284. DELCO REMY IGNITION POINTS. Herewith please receive one pair of Delco Remy ignition contact points. Will you kindly have these points domed to doming… | ||
| img078 | Letter from W.H. Reynolds & Co. discussing the condition and purity of tungsten contacts after examination. | ||
| View original record | X 4282 COPY W.H. REYNOLDS & CO. KEY HILL DRIVE, BIRMINGHAM. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. 27th August, 1926. Ref. No.5887. Gentlemen, X 2894 In reply to your letter ref. Wd13/NJ20826. We have… | ||
| img079 | Results of an assay on tungsten contact points and proposing further comparative tests between Remy and RR-Reynold parts. | ||
| View original record | To Wd. from EFC. X4284 EFC4/T1.9.26. TUNGSTEN CONTACTS. X2894 We have noted the result of Messrs. Johnson Matthey's assay, viz. that the tungsten contact points in both cases of Remy and RR-Reynolds… | ||
| img080 | Instructions detailing the ascertained capacity of a condenser and observations about its construction. | ||
| View original record | RR 238 (100 BKS.) (BH57.29-6-20.) MP 224350 ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. INSTRUCTIONS. To____________________________________________________19__ Order No._________________ Customer's No._________________ solid… | ||
| img081 | Experimental improvements to the battery ignition contact breaker unit. | ||
| View original record | To R. from EEC. C. E. B.J. C. HV. X4284 EFC3/T18.9.26. X8690 X2894 X5690 X4284 RR. BATTERY IGNITION CONTACT BREAKER UNIT 20 HP. and 40/50 HP. It has been suggested that we might have a felt packing… | ||
| img082 | Construction of a Delco coil in comparison to an American Bosch coil for experimental purposes. | ||
| View original record | X4284 To R. from EFC. c. to BL. EFC1/T11.11.26. RE AMERICAN BOSCH BATTERY IGNITION. X4275 Further to our EPC2/T8.11.26, herewith we send you photostat copy of the Delco coil which is constructed on… | ||
| img083 | Cross-sectional diagram of a Delco ignition coil showing part numbers and internal components. | ||
| View original record | No 002195 POS. DELCO 016841 035076 SOLDER PRIMARY LEAD. 027030 036573 036575 016840 SECONDARY 016839 PRIMARY 016354 035462 016838 CORE 035651 036578 036102 016351 | ||
| img084 | Blueprint for an Ignition Coil Assembly with handwritten part numbers and annotations. | ||
| View original record | NEG 034292 024337 34286 SOLDER DOUBLE LEAD SOLDER Red Stamp: ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. PRINT ROOM 10 NOV 1926 DERBY. Title Block: FIRST USED ON MATERIAL MAT SPEC HEAT TREAT THE AYRTON ENGINEERING… | ||
| img085 | Observations of sample ignition contact points, comparing platinum and tungsten types. | ||
| View original record | To GY. from EFC. c. H. c. HY. X4 284 EFC5/T31.12.26. IGNITION CONTACT POINTS. X4652 Further to our report EFC2/T24.12.26 and with particular and further reference to Mr. Olley's note GY2/E-61126, our… | ||
| img086 | The wear of tungsten and platinum ignition contact breaker points due to the presence of oil vapour. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- EFC5/T31.12.26. by running tungsten points on the Delco-Remy contact breaker with otherwise our own ignition system. Sample in Envelope III. The evidence of the screw point in this case has… | ||
| img087 | Performance of platinum and tungsten contact points in a battery ignition system compared to a competitor's. | ||
| View original record | EFC. ) To E. } FROM R. HS. ) (At Le Canadel). X4284 R3/M7.1.27. DESPATCHED FROM WW. 10.1.27. c. to BJ. WOR EY. BATTERY IGNITION - RR. CONTACT MAKER - TUNGSTEN POINTS. X.4284. X.4652. X.289 EFC. says… | ||
| img088 | Despatching sample battery ignition contact points and a Delco-Remy distributor for testing. | ||
| View original record | To E. from EFC. X284 EFC4/110.1.27. BATTERY IGNITION CONTACT POINTS. X2894 Referring to your E4/M6.1.27, we are to-day despatching to you the sample points, as requested. It is also suggested that it… | ||
| img089 | Sending distributor and contact breaker units to Mr. Elliott for inspection. | ||
| View original record | To D/BP. from EFC. c. Despatch Stores. X4284 EFC4/T14.1.27. DISTRIBUTOR AND CONTACT BREAKER UNITS. We are sending into the Stores for despatch to Mr. Elliott, Elmstead, West Wittering, for his… | ||
| img090 | From 'E' to 'EFC' regarding a sample Delco-Remy contact breaker for battery ignition. | ||
| View original record | TO EFC. FROM E. Y4284 E3/M12.1.27. re. RR. BATTERY IGNITION. We should be interested to see the sample Delco-Remy contact breaker as you suggest. E. | ||
| img091 | Potential improvements to the battery ignition contact breaker by comparing it to Delco-Remy levers. | ||
| View original record | EFC. WB.126 X.4284 13.1.27. X.2894 BATTERY IGNITION CONTACT BREAKER. X.4284. X.4652. Re R3/M7.1.27. It would be possible to try the effect of slow make and quick break with an experimental cam and we… | ||
| img092 | Sending Delco-Remy and American Bosch ignition components for inspection and testing. | ||
| View original record | X4284 To E. from EFC. EFc3/T14.127. DELCO-REMY BATTERY IGNITION CONTACT BREAKER & DISTRIBUTOR. X4275 Reference your E3/M12.1.27, we are making arrangements for this sample to be sent to you.… | ||
| img093 | Examination and comparison of Bosch and Delco Remy contact breakers, focusing on the angular off-set. | ||
| View original record | To R. from E. c. to BJ. EFC. Hs. EY. X4284 E1/M17.1.27. BOSCH AND DELCO REMY CONTACT BREAKERS. X4275 X4284 X8693 We have received and examined the above units, and what "hits one in the eye" about… | ||
| img094 | Comparison of flexibility and contact pressure for Bosch, Remy, and RR 20 HP ignition systems. | ||
| View original record | -2- Contd. [Drawing of an ignition contact breaker] DOTTED LINES SHOW POSSIBLE LOCATION OF SET PAD RR BATTERY IGNITION CONTACT BREAKER. SCALE - 2/1. EXISTING PAD Other points are as follows :-… | ||
| img095 | Design sketch and explanation for an umbrella rotor concerning air circulation. | ||
| View original record | -3- Contd. This umbrella rotor looks more like a scheme than an accident made with the object of keeping up a circulation of pure air around the make and break, any gas formed at the H.T. points being… | ||
| img096 | Arguing in favor of using tungsten for battery ignition contact points. | ||
| View original record | X4284 1 Copy to O.E. H & K. To. EFC. HS. FROM R. 3 Copies To E. BY (At Le Candel) 1 Copy to O.E. ECB. R2/M20.2.27 DESPATCHED FROM WW. 24.2.27. c. to BJ. Wor. RG. VDa. BATTERY IGNITION CONTACT POINTS.… | ||
| img097 | Use of tungsten, interchangeability of contact breaker points, and the design of contact makers for battery ignition systems. | ||
| View original record | 1 Copy to O.E.C.S. VID 2 Copies To EFC. Hs. } FROM R. 1 Copy BY 1 Copy to O.E.C.S. } At Le Canadel. C. BJ. Wor. RG. DA. BATTERY IGNITION X.4041. X.1818 LIFE OF CONTACT BREAKER POINTS. X.4652. X.2894.… | ||
| img098 | Interchangeability of battery ignition contact points with parts from Delco. | ||
| View original record | X4284 :yllarenss-gainnur eht no skrameR EFC. E. Hs. BY10/H28.2.27. BATTERY IGNITION CONTACT POINTS. X.4284. X.4041 X.4652. Referring to R2/M20.2.27 the decision arrived at in the above memo apparently… | ||
| img099 | Requesting the return of a Delco-Remy contact breaker and distributor unit. | ||
| View original record | Divise: Remarks on the running generally To E. from EFC. X42824 EFC3/T2.3.27. RE DELCO REMY CONTACT BREAKER & DISTRIBUTOR. Would you kindly return to us the Delco-Remy contact breaker and distributor… | ||
| img100 | Standardisation and design of battery ignition contact breaker points, comparing tungsten and platinum. | ||
| View original record | X4284 To R. from EFC. c. BJ. E. c. Wor. Da. c. BY. Rg. EFC3/T4.3.27. BATTERY IGNITION CONTACT BREAKER AND CONTACT BREAKER POINTS X.2894.X.1818. X.4041.X.4275/84. Your reference EL/M23.2.27. Before… | ||
| img101 | Technical analysis of ignition system performance, considering current, condenser capacity, and platinum point life. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- loss, and we should imagine this would be very good for platinum point life. To obtain a reduced value of current at break / condenser capacity with a longer period of make, would… | ||
| img102 | Confirming the return of a Delco Remy contact breaker and distributor. | ||
| View original record | TO EFC. FROM E. X4284 E4/M7.3.27. DELCO REMY CONTACT BREAKER & DISTRIBUTOR. We are returning under separate cover the above apparatus as requested. E. | ||
| img103 | Comparison of Delco-Remy and U.S.A. Bosch ignition systems. | ||
| View original record | X4284 To CY. from EFC. c.c. BY. EFC1/T29.8.27. COMPARISON OF DELCO-REMY AND U.S.A. BOSCH IGNITION SYSTEMS. X4275 From the tests we have been doing on battery ignition contact points, we have formed… | ||
| img104 | Comparing different ignition contact point systems and the performance of platinum versus tungsten points. | ||
| View original record | X4284 To R. from EFC. c.c. BJ. Wor. c.c. EY. EFCL/T31.8.27. IGNITION CONTACT POINTS. X.2894. X.4652. X.4275. X.4284. Flexible copper connections giving as completely continuous a metallic connection… | ||
| img105 | Standardising tungsten points over platinum points based on test results and customer feedback. | ||
| View original record | -2- Contd. Technically speaking, therefore, tungsten perhaps may be considered to show some advantage. Some time back, when the question of putting through a standardisation sheet for tungsten was… | ||
| img106 | The procurement of two additional contact lever springs for a Delco-Remy ignition distributor. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. from EFC. X4284 EFC6/T31.8.27. DELCO-REMY IGNITION. O/N.54733. Some time ago we obtained for experiment from Messrs. Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd., 111, Grosvenor Road, S.W.1. a Delco-Remy… | ||
| img107 | The testing and standardisation of Tungsten Ignition Contact Points. | ||
| View original record | To R. from EFC. c. HJ. EX. c. Wor. E. X4284 EFC/T9.9.27. X4275 X2894 TUNGSTEN IGNITION CONTACT POINTS. A standardisation sheet for tungsten points is now being circulated for signatures. We have… | ||
| img108 | Comparative tests of contact breaker points, including standard tungsten, Remy, and U.S.A. Bosch types. | ||
| View original record | -2- Contd. The result of this test would appear to show the necessity of some flexibility for the screw point. On the Remy contact breaker itself the surface of the screw point stands .450" above the… | ||
| img109 | Comparing the performance and testing of De Jon, U.S.A. Bosch, and Delco-Remy battery ignition systems. | ||
| View original record | X4284 To OY. from EFC. c. EY. EP. EFC4/T6.10.27. RE BATTERY IGNITION. X4581 X2894 We have received your note of Sept. 12th concerning ignition. We have also received copies of your CY16-E91327 with… | ||
| img110 | Experiments and developments in ignition systems, including contact breakers, coils, and comparisons with Bosch and Delco-Remy units. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- EFC4/T6.10.27. certain way. But we have not yet quite got to the final arrangement. This will answer the query contained in your 5th paragraph. That is to say, the most improved development… | ||
| img111 | The design and performance of ignition coils, comparing coils with and without ballast resistance. | ||
| View original record | EFC4/T6.10.27. -3- Contd. may be the case (difficult to prove conclusively) but it certainly does not have anything like the effect of altering the mechanics of the contact breaker. Apparently this… | ||
| img112 | Note on the Delco Remy ignition system for the Stutz, discussing coil resistance. | ||
| View original record | X6036. Extract from R2/M9.12.27. X.2894. BATTERY IGNITION. X.4284 X.6036. The Delco Remy ignition on the Stutz shews the coils with the inside secondary, high resistance primary, and no ballast… | ||
| img113 | Blank graph template for plotting Make Ratio against Distributor values. | ||
| View original record | MAKE RATIO .7 .6 .5 .4 .3 .2 .1 0 400 500 600 700 800 900 10 DISTRIBUTO | ||
| img114 | Graph showing make ratio-speed curves for a Delco-Remy Distributor, model 5249. | ||
| View original record | .020" GAP. .030" GAP. MAKE RATIO-SPEED CURVES OF DELCO-REMY DISTRIBUTOR (Model 5249) 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 R SPEED r.p.m. H.E.W. | ||
| img115 | Graph plotting the make ratio-speed curves for a Delco-Remy distributor, model 5249. | ||
| View original record | Make ratio - Speed curves of Delco-Remy distributor (model 5249) DELCO-REMY DISTRIBUTOR MAKE RATIO - SPEED CURVES 100 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 | ||
| img116 | Suggesting the dismantling of two American coils, Delco Remy and U.S.A. Bosch, to observe their construction. | ||
| View original record | X.6636. EFC. X.4275. X.4884. X.6036. 7.3.28. It might be advantageous at this stage to dismantle the two American coils we have (which incidentally have no secondary continuity) namely, Delco Remy and… | ||
| img117 | Test log for a Delco-Remy distributor complete with ballast resistance and automatic advance. | ||
| View original record | X4284 ELECTRICAL EXPERIMENTAL MIXED REPORTS Model 5249 X. No:- 4284 Delco-Remy distributor complete with Ballast resistance and automatic advance Date on | Location | Date off | REMARKS | Miles… | ||
| img118 | Electrical experimental record sheet for a Delco-Remy distributor. | ||
| View original record | ELECTRICAL EXPERIMENTAL RECORD SHEETS Delco-Remy distributor X. &NO:- 4284 Date on: 26-11-26 Location: lab Date off: 14-1-27 REMARKS: Tested 10000 miles with Platinum contacts and RR coil condenser… | ||
| img119 | Letter responding to a query about the development of ignition coils and contact breakers, detailing the balance between current, contact point wear, and coil heating. | ||
| View original record | X4284. EFC1/T. 17th May, 1929. MR. G.R.N.Minchin, 50 Grosvenor Gardens. London, S.W.1. X8780 X5783 cl. X4284 Dear Mr. Minchin, I have received yours of the 16th inst. I think the answer to your query… | ||
| img120 | Technical letter discussing the effects of current heating on ignition coil insulation and the use of ballast resistance. | ||
| View original record | -2- contd. lately we have not been absolutely clear in the coils themselves of the effect of the current heating over long periods. It has to be remembered that the primary winding of the coil has to… | ||
| img121 | Performance of a Delco Remy ignition contact breaker on a Chrysler. | ||
| View original record | X4284. 14.5.30. I have ascertainedfrom AJL. that the Delco Remy ignition contect breaker on the Chrysler has done 16,700 miles and has only been attended to once. The present condition is very good.… | ||
| img122 | Requesting the acquisition of a Delco Remy 6-cylinder distributor and 12-volt ignition coil for testing. | ||
| View original record | X6036 Roy. from EFC. EFC2/AD2.7.30. X.4284. DELCO REMY DISTRIBUTOR & COIL. X.6017 X.6036. We have interviewed the Delco Remy representative and obtained from him a Delco descriptive booklet. Will you… | ||
| img123 | Extract from a letter to Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. detailing the specifications of a supplied distributor. | ||
| View original record | X4284 Extract from letter ref. JWB/CS. dated the 9th July 1930. from Messrs. Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. 111 Grosvenor Rd. London, S.W.1. we The distributor which/are supplying to you is of the automatic… | ||
| img124 | Examination and analysis of a Delco-Remy condenser, including its capacity, dimensions, and construction. | ||
| View original record | E.7.C. Ref. NO WE49. X4284 Date 2-10-30 X.NOS. 4284 Delco-Remy Condenser. We have opened up for examination a Delco-Remy condenser which was fitted to the distributor unit we tested extensively on the… | ||
| img125 | Description of a condenser design, detailing its construction and suggesting an alternative manufacturing practice. | ||
| View original record | (2) having indentations to effect good contact. A spring was placed at the bottom of the case to keep the connecting washers hard up against the foils. The insulation between the foils was two ply wax… | ||
| img126 | Test report detailing the design and construction of an experimental coil. | ||
| View original record | X6036. TESTS OF EXPERIMENTAL COILS TO SCHEDULE. Type of coil :- Non-Trembler 12 volt. Delco Remy. X.No. 6036. Date 10.10.30. Coil No. 629. Particulars of design and method of construction :- (a) Iron… | ||
| img127 | Test report detailing the electrical properties of windings, including resistance, impedance, and circuit tests. | ||
| View original record | -2- (1) Continuity of windings :- OK (2) Quantities :- Primary resistance 4.15 ohms at 18.5°C. Ballast " coil designed to work without ballast. Secondary " 4050 " " 18.5 " Primary impedance at 50… | ||
| img128 | Test results page detailing secondary resistance, temperature, current, and speed measurements. | ||
| View original record | -3- (6) (a) Secondary resistance after test :- 7430 ohms. Corresponding temperature :- 232 ºC. Primary current at end of test :- 1.275 amperes. Ambient temperature:- 20 ºC. (b) Secondary resistance… | ||
| img129 | Test results report detailing voltage, RPM, and gap performance, with remarks on a Delco-Remy distributor test. | ||
| View original record | -4- (9) Remarks :- At 10 volts :- 1260 r.p.m. At 8 volts :- 755 r.p.m Minimum voltage :- 7.9 volts. (10) Maximum gap and corresponding voltage. .080" = 8,800 volts. (11) Remarks :- Maximum series gap… | ||
| img130 | Failure of a coil and the subsequent examination of its windings. | ||
| View original record | -5- (13) Remarks :- Coil failed almost immediately after being placed on rig. (14) Results of examination of windings. Coil found to be completely charred apparently due to heating test. | ||
| img131 | Cover memo for a report on the inspection and testing of a Delco-Remy Ignition Distributor and Contact Breaker Unit. | ||
| View original record | X4284 To R. from EFC. c. Sg. c. E. Ry. EFC1/AD20.10.30. X.4284. DELCO-REMY IGNITION DISTRIBUTOR AND CONTACT BREAKER UNIT. We recently obtained an up-to-date Delco-Remy combined ignition distributor… | ||
| img132 | Inspection and bench test report on a Delco-Remy Ignition Distributor. | ||
| View original record | COPY. WE.52. DELCO-REMY IGNITION DISTRIBUTOR. We have inspected and bench tested an up-to-date Delco-Remy distributor obtained from the makers. This distributor is thoroughly representative of… | ||
| img133 | Description of a Delco-Remy double breaker distributor system, detailing its cam, contact points, and condenser. | ||
| View original record | -2- To accurately time the two levers in relation to one another there is a similar arrangement whereby one of the breakers complete can be moved about the cam as centre, the other breaker being… | ||
| img134 | Description of the contact breaker, automatic advance, and distributor assembly. | ||
| View original record | -3- By removing two screws the whole contact breaker unit can be detached leaving the cam and the auto-advance mechanism in position. A long plain bearing, grease cap lubricated, supports the… | ||
| img135 | The bench testing and examination of a distributor and its contact points after a simulated run. | ||
| View original record | -4- piercing the rubber insulation. A moulded cap also provided with corresponding grooves is then screwed down over the wires. This arrangement allows all the wires to come out from one side of the… | ||
| img136 | Performance of a Delco-Remy coil and comparing methods of riveting tungsten points. | ||
| View original record | -5- with 100% bedding. It may be the case that running the distributor with its own Delco-Remy coil would improve the contact point performance and we are accordingly running the distributor again… | ||
| img137 | Quarterly complaints and failures of ignition coils. | ||
| View original record | X 6036. To R. from Hs. c. Wor. Sg. c. E. Da. c. By. Rm. December 6th, 1930. X.918. X.6036. IGNITION COILS. On going over the quarterly complaints of the English cars, another point raised was the… | ||
| img138 | The bench test failure of a Delco-Remy ignition coil due to charred windings. | ||
| View original record | E.7.C X6036. Date 10-12-30 Ref NO. WE65 X. NOS. 6036 Delco-Remy ignition coil. We have now completed bench tests to our general schedule on a Delco Remy ignition coil as fitted to a number of American… | ||
| img139 | Report comparing the performance and construction of Delco Remy and Lucas ignition coils against in-house standard models. | ||
| View original record | X6036. To R. from EFC. c. Sg. c. EV. c. Wor. E. EFC1/AD24.12.30. X6036 X.4264. DELCO REMY IGNITION COIL. In addition to the Delco Remy ignition distributor and contact breaker unit recently obtained… | ||
| img140 | Reliability of Delco Remy ignition coils based on failure rates in Dodge vans. | ||
| View original record | Hs. c. R. [REDACTED] c. Eg [REDACTED] c. Wor. [REDACTED] c. F [REDACTED] X. 6036 BY5/G.29.12.30. X. 6036 IGNITION COILS. Referring to my verbal conversation with Hs/Rm. on the subject of coils when I… | ||
| img141 | Requesting a copy of a document regarding a Delco Remy ignition coil be sent to H.S. | ||
| View original record | X6036. S/W To EFC. from Sg. re Delco Remy Ignition Coil. Would you please send a copy of your EFC1/AD.24.12.30 to Hs. as he, I think, is interested in this matter and caused the Delco Remy ignition… | ||
| img142 | Coil failures in the U.S.A. and comparing service complaint methods with Cadillac. | ||
| View original record | X6036. To Sg. from Hs. c. Wor. c. Ev. c. EFC. Hs2/MJ1.1.31. X.8710 X.6036. COIL FAILURES X.918. The question of coil failures was brought up in U.S.A. by the Derby quarterly complaint sheet. R.R.Inc.… | ||
| img143 | Chasing the delivery status of Delco and De Jon coils. | ||
| View original record | X6036 4.1.31. X.8712 X.6058. X.6036. X.6101. DELCO AND DE JON COILS. Sg. remarked in his Sgll/E3 12.30 "Have we yet received the latest Delco coil and also the De Jon coil mentioned by Hs. in his note… | ||
| img144 | The failure of American-made Remy coils in England's damp climate. | ||
| View original record | X 6036. Extract from memo in X.6058 ref. R1/M5.1.31. My experience with Remy coils was that American coils failed in England because they absorbed damp and were made in a dry climate for a dry… | ||
| img145 | Cover memo for a report on the Delco Remy ignition distributor and contact breaker unit. | ||
| View original record | Hy. and RHC. from EFC. c. Wor. X4284 EFC5/AM9.2.31. X.4284. DELCO REMY IGNITION DISTRIBUTOR AND CONTACT BREAKER UNIT. We attach herewith copy of my assistant's report WE.52 on the above unit which was… | ||
| img146 | Design specifics of Lucas, Delco Remy, and De Jon ignition coils. | ||
| View original record | X6036 To R. E. } From EFC. By. EFC1/AD20.2.31. X6018 X6036 X6101 LUCAS, DELCO REMY AND DE JON IGNITION COILS. For your information we are sending you design details of the above three makes of… | ||
| img147 | The price paid for a Delco Remy coil and distributor. | ||
| View original record | X6036. X.4289. X.6036. X.4284. 31.3.31. Price paid By R.R. for Delco Remy coil and distributor £3. 3. 0d. HEW. | ||
| img148 | Letter to Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. requesting an automatic advance unit for testing on an experimental car. | ||
| View original record | X6036b. Hs/HEW5/AD. July 8th, 1931. Messrs. Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. 56, Victoria St. London, S.W.1. For the attention of Mr. Blewitt, Dear Sirs, With reference to your visit to us yesterday during… | ||
| img149 | Requesting to obtain a standard 12-volt Delco-Remy Ignition Coil of the armoured case type. | ||
| View original record | Roy/Ms. From Hs/HEW. Y X6036D Hs/HEW.1/MJ.18.7.31. DELCO-REMY IGNITION COIL. With reference to our conversation re. obtaining another coil similar to the one we have tested recently, will you please… | ||
| img150 | Inquiry to Delco-Remy and Hyatt Ltd. for particulars and drawings of 12-cylinder battery ignition sets. | ||
| View original record | X6036 b Hs/HEW4/AD. August 12th, 1931. Messrs. Delco-Remy and Hyatt Ltd. 56 Victoria St. London, S.W.1. Dear Sirs, 12 Cylinder battery ignition set. We should be pleased if you could let us have… | ||
| img151 | Letter from Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. apologising for a delay in providing drawings for 12-cylinder distributors. | ||
| View original record | 18/X6036 D. DELCO-REMY & HYATT LTD. Telegrams: DELREMYHAT, CHURTON, LONDON. Head Office & Works: 111, GROSVENOR ROAD, LONDON, S.W.1. Telephones: FRANKLIN 6611-6. (6 LINES) Messrs Rolls-Royce Ltd.,… | ||
| img152 | Letter from Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. regarding drawings for a 12-cylinder Distributor. | ||
| View original record | X6036b DELCO-REMY & HYATT LTD. Head Office & Works: Telegrams: DELREMYAT, CHURTON, LONDON. 111, GROSVENOR ROAD, LONDON, S.W.1. Telephones: FRANKLIN 6611-6. (6 LINES) Messrs Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY.… | ||
| img153 | Letter to Delco-Remy and Hyatt Ltd. concerning the overall size and automatic advance feature of a 12-cylinder battery ignition distributor. | ||
| View original record | X6036 p. Hs/HEW2/AD. August 21st, 1931. Messrs. Delco-Remy and Hyatt Ltd. 111, Grosvenor Road, London, S.W.1. Dear Sirs, We are in receipt of your letter of the 18th inst. enclosing drawing showing… | ||
| img154 | Letter from Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. regarding a promised print and distributors with automatic advance. | ||
| View original record | X6036 DELCO-REMY & HYATT LTD. Telegrams: DELREMYHAT, CHURTON, LONDON. Head Office & Works: 111, GROSVENOR ROAD, LONDON, S.W.1. Telephones: FRANKLIN 6611-6. (6 LINES) RECEIVED 24 JUL 1931 Messrs… | ||
| img155 | Letter from Cadillac discussing Delco's aircraft ignition technology and the outcome of the Harmsworth boat race. | ||
| View original record | X6036a CADILLAC MOTOR CAR COMPANY DETROIT, MICHIGAN CADILLAC AND LASALLE MOTOR CARS September 8, 1931. AG Mr. West see me Rg. Mr. E. W. Hives, Rolls Royce, Limited, Derby, England. My dear Hs:… | ||
| img156 | Letter from Delco Aviation to Cadillac Motor Car Company regarding an inquiry about battery ignition systems for aircraft engines. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y DELCO AVIATION CORPORATION Dayton, Ohio. August 22, 1931. Mr. Maurice Olley Cadillac Motor Car Company Detroit, Michigan. Dear Mr. Olley: We want to thank you for thinking of us in regard to… | ||
| img157 | Delco ignition catalogue and a query about the ignition systems used on American aero engines. | ||
| View original record | X6036 To E. from Hs. Hsl/AD18.9.31. Attached herewith please find latest catalogue of Delco ignition. I wrote to Cy. asking him what was the reason for most of the American aero engines using magneto… | ||
| img158 | Letter from Delco Aviation Corporation regarding an inquiry about the use of battery ignition on aircraft engines. | ||
| View original record | COPY. DELCO AVIATION CORPORATION, DAYTON, OHIO. August 22, 1931. Mr. Maurice Olley, Cadillac Motor Car Company, Detroit, Michigan. Dear Mr. Olley, We want to thank you for thinking of us in regard to… | ||
| img159 | Letter from the President of Delco Aviation Corporation regarding battery ignition systems for aircraft engines. | ||
| View original record | -2- of generators and batteries in almost all aircraft, battery ignition will be in demand. With a generator and battery available on the plane as regular equipment, the battery ignition will show a… | ||
| img160 | Letter from Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. concerning drawings for 12-cylinder distributors and a planned meeting with their technical manager. | ||
| View original record | DELCO-REMY & HYATT LTD. Telegrams: DELRENHYAT, CHURTON, LONDON. Head Office & Works: 111, GROSVENOR ROAD, LONDON, S.W.1. Telephones: FRANKLIN 6611-6. (6 LINES) Handwritten: X6036 Logo: THE SOCIETY OF… | ||
| img161 | Letter to Messrs. Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. regarding a meeting with Mr. Rushton. | ||
| View original record | X6036. Hs/Wst.3/AD. September 28th, 1931. Messrs. Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. 111, Grosvenor Road, London, S.W.1. Dear Sirs, With reference to your letter of the 23rd inst. ref. JWB/HM. we shall be… | ||
| img162 | Letter from Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. to Mr. E.W. Hives concerning a postponed visit to Derby. | ||
| View original record | X 6036 DELCO-REMY & HYATT LTD. Head Office & Works: 111, GROSVENOR ROAD, LONDON, S.W.1. Telegrams: DELREMHYAT, CHURTON, LONDON. Telephones: FRANKLIN 6611-6. (6 LINES) STAMP: THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR… | ||
| img163 | Letter from Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. proposing a meeting to discuss the 12-cylinder distributor and vacuum ignition control. | ||
| View original record | X6036 DELCO-REMY & HYATT LTD. Head Office & Works: Telegrams: DELRENHYAT, CHURTON, LONDON. 111, GROSVENOR ROAD, LONDON, S.W.1. Telephones: FRANKLIN 6611-6. (6 LINES) THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS… | ||
| img164 | Graph illustrating engine degrees advance against RPM for light and full load operations. | ||
| View original record | ENGINE DEGREES ADVANCE AUTOMATIC MANUAL O B R.P.M 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 LIGHT LOAD OPERATION THIS EXTRA ADVANCE CAN BE SUPPLIED BY VACUUM CONTROL. FULL LOAD OPERATION THIS IS WHAT IS REQD WHEN… | ||
| img165 | Article on an automatic ignition advance device based on engine suction, reprinted from 'The Motor' magazine. | ||
| View original record | Reprinted from “The Motor,” December 9, 1930. Ignition Advanced by Engine Suction Entirely Automatic Device Which Gives Accurate Control Depending Upon Engine Load; Very Sweet Running and Improved… | ||
| img166 | Technical memorandum discussing the Delco-Remy vacuum-operated automatic advance ignition system. | ||
| View original record | X6036 B. To R. from Hs/Wst. c. Sg. c. Wor. E. c. Da. Ry. Hs/Wst.4/AHS.5.10.31. X4354 X7685 DELCO-REMY VACUUM OPERATED AUTOMATIC ADVANCE. The Delco-Remy Co. have produced a new system of effecting… | ||
| img167 | Letter to Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. concerning Oilite bearings and ignition control tests for a 20/25 HP engine. | ||
| View original record | X6036 b. Ha/Wst.4/KT. October 28th, 1931. Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd., 111, Grosvenor Road, London S.W.1. For the attention of Mr. Rushton. Dear Sir, We thank you for your letter ref. BR/HM. of the 27th.… | ||
| img168 | Follow-up letter to Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. regarding an unacknowledged request for information on an aero engine battery ignition set. | ||
| View original record | X6036a Hs/Wst.7/AM17.11.31. November 17th, 1931. Messrs. Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. 56, Victoria St. London, S.W.1. For the attention of Mr. Rushton. Dear Sirs, About a month ago we wrote to the Delco… | ||
| img169 | Letter from Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. regarding a delayed report and a proposal for their Managing Director to handle the matter in America. | ||
| View original record | DELCO-REMY & HYATT LTD. Head Office & Works: 111, GROSVENOR ROAD, LONDON, S.W.1. Telegrams: DELRENHYAT, CHURTON, LONDON. Telephones: FRANKLIN 6611-6. (6 LINES) Handwritten: X60360 Messrs Rolls-Royce… | ||
| img170 | Letter to Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. regarding a request for information to be handled by their Managing Director, Mr. Kennington. | ||
| View original record | X6036a c. Rg. Hs/Wst.3/AD. November 26th, 1931. Messrs. Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. 111, Grosvenor Rd. London, S.W.1. For the attention of Mr. Rushton. Dear Sirs, ref. BR/HM, we do not think it desirable… | ||
| img171 | High-speed battery ignition lever problem, attributing it to excessive mass and length. | ||
| View original record | To E. from Hs/Wst. X6190 Hs/Wst.1/AD.16.12.31. J.3. BATTERY IGNITION. We have had a suspicion for some time now that at the very high speeds at which we are running engines, the battery ignition lever… | ||
| img172 | J.3. Battery Ignition system and its duplication of Delco Remy parts. | ||
| View original record | COPY. BY. FROM E. C. to SG. WOR. HS. J. 3. BATTERY IGNITION. We send you herewith a print of Lec. 2987. shewing the above. The make and break levers shewn together with the springs and contact points… | ||
| img173 | Adoption of Delco-Remy battery ignition components and their reliability at high speeds. | ||
| View original record | COPY. X6120 HS. FROM E. E3/M23.12.31. X6095 C. to SG. MOR. J. 3. BATTERY IGNITION. In reply to HS/WST6/KT141231., we are adopting the same form of HT. connection as used on the Delco-Remy coil. This… | ||
| img174 | Covering note forwarding the original document Lec.2937 regarding J.3. Battery Ignition. | ||
| View original record | Copy. H6120 BY. FROM E. E4/M23.12.31. X6095 C. to SG. WOR. HS. J. 3. BATTERY IGNITION. Please find herewith original of Lec.2937. dealing with the above. E. | ||
| img175 | Letter to Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. regarding a discussion on aero battery ignition. | ||
| View original record | X6036a Hs/Wst.6/AD. 1st January, 1932. Messrs. Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. 56, Victoria St. London, S.W.1. For the attention of Mr. R.B. Rushton. Dear Sirs, We should be interested to know when you expect… | ||
| img176 | Letter to W.O. Kennington of Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. returning blueprints for Delco ignition and discussing battery ignition development. | ||
| View original record | X6036 Hs/Wst. Rg4/DM. January 22nd, 1932. W.O. Kennington, Esq., Messrs. Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd., 11, Grosvenor Road, London. S.W.1. Dear Kennington, I am returning to you herewith the blue prints… | ||
| img177 | Letter from Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. confirming the shipping date of a distributor. | ||
| View original record | X6036 c. Hs. ------- DELCO-REMY & HYATT LTD. 111, Grosvenor Road, London. S.W.1. A.J. Rowledge, Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. WOK/VB. 1st February, 1932. Dear Mr. Rowledge, I have heard from… | ||
| img178 | Shipment of a Distributor from Delco Aviation Corporation. | ||
| View original record | V6036 To Hs. from ROY. c. to Hs/Wst. ---------------- ROY9/MG3.2.32 --------------- The Delco Aviation Corporation advise they hope to ship the Distributor to our specification as recently discussed,… | ||
| img179 | Investigation of a Delco-Remy vacuum automatic advance ignition system. | ||
| View original record | X6036 RM. From Hs/Wst. Hs/Wst.10/MA.4. 2. 32. DELCO-REMY VACUUM AUTOMATIC ADVANCE. You will remember a short time ago that we got you interested in the above. We suggested at the time and in a report… | ||
| img180 | Letter to Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. inquiring about supplying an automatic advance unit for a 20/25HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | X6036 HS/Wst.1/MA. February 5th, 1932. Messrs. Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd., 111, Grosvenor Road, London, S.W.1. For the attention of Mr. R.B. Rushton. Dear Sirs, With reference to the Delco-Remy automatic… | ||
| img181 | Letter from Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. regarding a sketch of a Distributor with Vacuum Control for approval. | ||
| View original record | X6036 DELCO-REMY & HYATT LTD. Telegrams: -REMYAT, CHURTON, LONDON. Head Office & Works: 111, GROSVENOR ROAD, LONDON, S.W.1. Telephones: FRANKLIN 6611-6. (6 LINES) THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS &… | ||
| img182 | Letter from Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. regarding a Delco-Remy Distributor with a Vacuum Ignition Control Device. | ||
| View original record | Y6036 DELCO-REMY & HYATT LTD. Head Office & Works 111, GROSVENOR ROAD, LONDON, S.W.1. Telegrams: DELRENHYAT, CHURTON, LONDON. Telephones: FRANKLIN 6611-6. (6 LINES) THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS… | ||
| img183 | Inquiry regarding a Delco Aviation Corp 12-cylinder ignition system and associated radio disturbance. | ||
| View original record | X6031 Hs/Rm. From Hs/Wst. Hs/Wst.10/MA.15. 2. 32. X6131 c/o Rolls-Royce, 32-34, East 57th. Street, N.Y. Aero Engine Ignition. We have obtained a 12 cyl screened battery ignition distributor and coil… | ||
| img184 | Letter to Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. concerning distributor and governor specifications. | ||
| View original record | X6036. Hs/Wst.4/AD. February 20th, 1932. Messrs. Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd, 111, Grosvenor Rd, London, S.W.1. For the attention of Mr. B. Rushton. Dear Sirs, With reference to your letter of the 9th… | ||
| img185 | Graph of ignition advance curves for the 20/25 HP chassis at different engine loads. | ||
| View original record | QUARTER LOAD HALF LOAD FULL LOAD R.R. 20/25 H.P. CHASSIS IGNITION ADVANCE CURVES. ENGINE DEGREES ADVANCE R.P.M. | ||
| img186 | Letter from Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. acknowledging receipt of a letter and Ignition Advance Curves. | ||
| View original record | X6036 DELCO-REMY & HYATT LTD. Head Office & Works: Telegrams: DELREMYHYAT, CHURTON, LONDON. 111, GROSVENOR ROAD, LONDON, S.W.1. Telephones: FRANKLIN 6611-6. (6 LINES) Messrs Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY.… | ||
| img187 | Inquiry to Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. about the delivery status of a vacuum-controlled ignition unit. | ||
| View original record | X6036. Hs/Wst.4/AD. March 31st, 1932. Messrs. Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. 111, Grosvenor Rd. London, S.W.1. For the attention of Mr. R.B. Rushton. Dear Sirs, We should like to know the position of the… | ||
| img188 | Correspondence from Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. regarding a Vacuum Ignition Control Device for a 20/25 HP engine. | ||
| View original record | X6036 DELCO-REMY & HYATT LTD. Head Office & Works. 111, GROSVENOR ROAD, LONDON, S.W.1. Telegrams: DELRENHYAT, CHURTON, LONDON. Telephones: FRANKLIN 6611-6. (6 LINES) [Stamp: THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR… | ||
| img189 | Request to obtain a standard Delco-Remy ignition coil for experimental work. | ||
| View original record | X6036 Roy. From Hs/Wst. C. E. C. Wor. Hs/Wst.7/MA.20.4.32. DELCO-REMY IGNITION COIL. We require for experimental work on ignition coils a standard Delco-Remy ignition coil. Will you kindly obtain one… | ||
| img190 | Request to obtain two dozen small ferrules from the Delco-Remy Co. for H.T. ignition cables. | ||
| View original record | Roy. from Hs/Wst. X6036 Hs/Wst.1/ADL9.5.32. DELCO-REMY DISTRIBUTOR Will you please obtain from the Delco-Remy Co. 2 doz. of the small ferrules used by them for fitting to the distributor ends of H.T.… | ||
| img191 | Urgently requesting parts required for bench tests. | ||
| View original record | RIC. From Hs/Wst. X6120 Hs/Wst.12/MA.3. 5. 32. We are held up for the following parts which we are urgently requiring for bench tests. 1 J.3 and Peregrine distributor LOP.D.53064. 1 " " " condenser… | ||
| img192 | Letter from Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. regarding a Vacuum Control Device. | ||
| View original record | X6036 DELCO-REMY & HYATT LTD. Head Office & Works: Telegrams: 111, GROSVENOR ROAD, LONDON, S.W.1. Telephones: DLREMHYAT, CHURTON, FRANKLIN 6611-6. LONDON. (6 LINES) Messrs Rolls-Royce Ltd. WST DERBY.… | ||
| img193 | Letter to Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. acknowledging receipt of a vacuum control device and advising of a delay in testing. | ||
| View original record | X6036 Hs/Wst.5/AD. August 24th, 1932. Messrs. Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. 111, Grosvenor Rd. London, S.W.1. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 23rd inst. ref. BR/HM. regarding the vacuum… | ||
| img194 | Urgent order request for a Delco-Remy contact set for testing purposes. | ||
| View original record | X6036. Roy. from Hs/Wst. Hs/Wst.5/AD21.9.32. DELCO-REMY SPARES Will you please order for us to O/No.54733 one Delco-Remy contact set No. 554 DRH. This is urgently required for test purposes. Hs/Wst. | ||
| img195 | Internal request to order two sets of Delco Remy contact levers and plates for a distributor. | ||
| View original record | X6036. ROY. from Hs/Wst. Hs/Wst.l/KT.5.11.32. Will you please order for us to order no. 54870, 2 sets of Delco Remy contact levers and contact plates to suit distributor model 650 KB. Hs/Wst. | ||
| img196 | Request to obtain quotations from the Delco-Remy Co. for distributor parts. | ||
| View original record | Roy. from Hs/Wst. X6036 Hs/Wst.6/AD.7.11.32. Will you please obtain quotations for us from the Delco-Remy Co. for supplying us with Delco contact levers and contact plates as fitted to the latest… | ||
| img197 | Requesting an order to be issued for a Delco-Remy unit. | ||
| View original record | X6036. Roy. from Hs/Wst. Hs/Wst.8/AD7.11.32. With reference to the attached memo ref. G/gn/CA6/DW4.11.32 will you please issue an order to cover this Delco-Remy unit. ns/Wst. | ||
| img198 | Endurance test report on a Peregrine Distributor, detailing modifications and performance analysis of the cam and rubbing blocks. | ||
| View original record | RR 238 (150 BKS.) (DS 451-8-12 24) MP 306975 6120 ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. INSTRUCTIONS. To: HEW Order No. Customer's No. 500 Hours Endurance Test on Peregrine Distributor EXI The above distributor has now… | ||
| img199 | Insufficient spring pressure in rubbing blocks and a modification to prevent distributor corrosion. | ||
| View original record | RR 238 (150 BKS.) (DB 481-8.12.24) MP 306975 ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. INSTRUCTIONS. To: Lord.d Order No. Customer's No. on the car fitted with similar rubbing blocks. It would appear that the spring pressure… | ||
| img200 | Instructions for a modified rotor blade assembly with an integrated bakelite fan projection. | ||
| View original record | RR 238 (150 BKS.) (DB 451-8-12-24) MP 306975 ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. INSTRUCTIONS. To Contd Order No. Customer's No. Rotor & Blade The rotor moulding is the same as fitted to all of the new double breaker… | ||
| img201 | The development of ignition advance curves for the J.I. Head engine, detailing adjustments to prevent detonation. | ||
| View original record | X6013 29.932. Files. IGNITION ADVANCE J.I. HEAD. Various ignition advance curves were taken on this engine and it was found that whilst the best power setting was 24 B.T.D.C. at 500 r.p.m., the… | ||
| img202 | Graph of ignition governor advance curves for a 25 HP GOS. C.5 engine. | ||
| View original record | 25 H.P. IGNITION GOVERNOR - ADVANCE CURVES. HS. 714 ENGINE GOS. C.5 (CAST IRON TURBULENT HD. 6.3:1 C.R.) SINGLE S.U. CARBURETTER. (.1875 DIA. THROTTLE.) CURVE ① IDEAL LINE. (MINIMUM ADVANCE FOR… | ||
| img203 | List of required improvements for the Peregrine engine ignition system before final testing. | ||
| View original record | X6013 To Hs. from E. c.c. Sg. For. By. RhC. By/RD. Hs/Wst. E.6/HP.1.11.32. re Peregrine ignition. We have been going over the Peregrine ignition system, with a view to clearing up all the proposed… | ||
| img204 | Improvements and considerations for ignition system components, including ventilation, levers, and safety sparking gaps. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - E.6/HP.1.11.32. of contact reduced similar to Delco. Hs/Wst is dealing with this. ✓(9) Experiments with ventilation. Waiting Hs/Wst. (10) Provision for synchronizing make and break levers as on… | ||
| img205 | Modification to the ignition distributor governor on a 3 Per.II Chassis to alter the automatic advance range. | ||
| View original record | RHC. From Hs/Wst. x 6013 Hs/Wst.6/MA.30.12.32. 3 Per.II Chassis. The ignition distributor governor on this chassis requires modification, before going away, in order to alter the range of automatic… | ||
| img206 | Necessary modifications to the battery ignition for Peregrine, Japan & Bensport chassis. | ||
| View original record | X640 E. from Hs/Wst. c. By. c. PH. Hs/Wst.19/KT.25.1.33. BATTERY IGNITION FOR PEREGRINE, JAPAN & BENSPORT. Owing to the fact that for a short time we shall be using our existing standard ignition coil… | ||
| img207 | Request to make three ignition ballast wind shields for a Peregrine chassis to piece number D.100474. | ||
| View original record | RHC. From Hs/Wst. x6013 Hs/Wst.2/MA.11.2.33. IGNITION BALLAST WIND SHIELDS. Will you please have made for Peregrine chassis 3 (three) more of the above shields to piece No. D.100474. Hs/Wst. | ||
| img208 | Order for 6 battery ignition condensers from the Delco Remy Co. | ||
| View original record | x6036 Roy. From Hs/Wst. Hs/Wst.2/MA.13.3.33. Will you please order from the Delco Remy Co. as soon as possible:- 6 battery ignition condensers of the type as fitted to their model 650 KB distributor.… | ||
| img209 | Experiments with Peregrine double breaker battery ignition for future engines. | ||
| View original record | To T.B. from E. c. [REDACTED] Wer. [REDACTED] By. Ha/Wst. WST 86120 E.1/HP.6.7.33 re Battery Ignition. We think that experiments with the Peregrine double breaker ignition should be continued as this… | ||
| img210 | Discrepancy in the ignition governor specification for Bensport engines. | ||
| View original record | K6013. Sft. From Ha/Wst. c. to By. c. to Mx. c. to Mr.Brock. Hs/Wst.2/MA.13.7.33. AUTOMATIC IGNITION ADVANCE ON BENSPORT ENGINES. In preparing the production specification for the Bensport ignition… | ||
| img211 | Internal request for three further ignition cams to DB358. | ||
| View original record | 86120. RHC. From Hs/Wst. Hs/Wst.4/MA.4.9.33. Will you please put in hand for us three further ignition cams to DB358. Hs/Wst. BSS | ||
| img212 | Requesting the modification of a Bensport battery ignition test rig to accommodate a new Bentley ignition distributor. | ||
| View original record | 86120. EJJ. From Hs/Wst. Hs/Wst.2/MA.5.9.33. BENSPORT BATTERY IGNITION TEST RIG. Will you please arrange to modify one of our existing rigs to accomodate a new Bentley ignition distributor we wish to… | ||
| img213 | Ignition failure on an experimental Bentley chassis due to a seizing Bakelite pivot bush and suggesting material changes. | ||
| View original record | 86120 E. From Hs/Wst. c. to By. Hs/Wst.1/MA.25.9.33. WATFORD CONTACT BREAKER LEVER ON BENSPORT BATTERY IGNITION. We have had a failure of the ignition on one of our Experimental Bentley chassis… | ||
| img214 | Request to obtain a complete set of Delco Remy high-speed battery ignition parts. | ||
| View original record | 86036 Roy. From Hs/Wst. Hs/Wst.2/MA.13.10.33. DELCO REMY BATTERY IGNITION. Will you please obtain to order No.54101 one complete set of the new Delco Remy high speed battery ignition parts comprising… | ||
| img215 | Requesting the despatch of ignition coils to the Imperial College for oscillograph tests. | ||
| View original record | 86036. To D/BP. from Hs/Wst. c. C/Mt. Hs/Wst.6/KT.14.10.33. Will you please despatch to the Imperial College of Science & Technology, South Kensington, London, S.W.7., specially marked for the… | ||
| img216 | Letter to Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. requesting drawings and particulars for a 12-cylinder car battery ignition unit. | ||
| View original record | 86036 Hs/Wst.8/MA. 5th December, 1933. Messrs.Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd., 111, Grosvenor Rd., London, S.W.1. Dear Sirs, Will you please send us drawings and particulars of any 12 cylinder car battery… | ||
| img217 | Pros and cons of magneto ignition versus dual battery ignition for various chassis. | ||
| View original record | 63199. To W.O.R. from E. E.10/HP.5.12.33. c. Hs. Dr. re Magneto Ignition. With regard to the discussion on magneto ignition which took place on the occasion of the last Conference held in Derby, the… | ||
| img218 | Magneto insulation failures in hot climates and potential improvements to ignition systems. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - E.10/HP.5.12.33. The other point mentioned by BY. referred to in C.4/C.2.12.33 with regard to magnetos in hot countries was the failure of the H.T. insulation experienced in India on magnetos… | ||
| img219 | Faults found on a Kestrel 607 engine after a Westland Shaft Drive test. | ||
| View original record | r 3199 To W.P.S. from RHC/EM. C. [redacted] C. [redacted] C. Wst. C. Mr. Jaques (A.I.D.) C. [redacted] Re: Kestrel 607 - 0/55769 The above engine has been received in the Shop after running on the… | ||
| img220 | Note regarding a sample of 'Glowray' strip material, comparing it to Nichrome. | ||
| View original record | 83199 TO:- MESSRS. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, D E R B Y. (One length of Glowray strip 18 s.w.g. See our letter of the 15th instant) Your Ref:- ROY/RCB5/MC. [Handwritten] Ref/DS/ Sample herewith. This is H.… | ||
| img221 | Starting troubles on a Bentley Trials Car, traced to a seized fibre bush in the distributor. | ||
| View original record | 86120. WST see me HS To E. from Sg. re Bentley. Sg12/E13.12.33 Copy to Wor.Hs.EX. I lent one of the Bentley Trials Cars this last week-end to Professor Dodds of whom you may or may not have heard, but… | ||
| img222 | Requesting a new part be sent to Crawford at Lillie Hall to replace a damaged part that has a disadvantage of swelling. | ||
| View original record | To E. from Sg. Sg12/E13.12.33 - 2 - disadvantage of swelling under certain conditions. Could you please arrange for a new part to be sent to Crawford at Lillie Hall to replace this damaged part. Sg.… | ||
| img223 | Ignition failure on a trials Bentley, discussing the rocker arm bush material and pin corrosion. | ||
| View original record | 86120. To Sg. from E. E.11/HP.14.12.33. c. Mr. Hs. by. Hs/Wst. [text crossed out: Dodds] re Bentley. Replying to your memo sg.12/E.13.12.33 with regard to the ignition failure experienced by Professor… | ||
| img224 | Material testing for a pin and bush assembly, discussing corrosion issues and recommending improvements. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - E.11/HP.14.12.33. and hard drawn bronze but owing to the way in which the pin is fixed in the casing these materials did not prove suitable for the fixing. Actually the recently completed 10,000… | ||
| img225 | Seized make and break arm on its fibre bush in a Bentley ignition system, suggesting immediate alterations. | ||
| View original record | #B WST see me 86120. To E. from Sg. Copy to Wor.Hs.Hr. re Bentley. Ignition. HS Sg1/E15.12.33 Referring to Sg12/E13.12.33 I have just had a telephone message from Crawford to say that the make and… | ||
| img226 | Failure of a Bentley ignition system and proposing material and design changes to the make and break arm bushes. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. from E. / WST 86120. E.10/HP.16.12.33. c. Wor. Hs. By. Sft. Hs/Wst. By/RB. re Bentley Ignition. Replying to your memo Sg.1/E.15.12.33, I note the further failure of the make and break arm… | ||
| img227 | The standardization of heat-treatment for make and break bushes to ensure sufficient clearance. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - E.10/HP.16.12.33. We are also standardizing a heat-treatment for the make and break bushes so that they will not contract any more from this cause in service but the main thing, there is no… | ||
| img228 | Urgent request for a suitable reamer to be sent to Lillie Hall to modify bakelite bushes for the Bentley ignition system on demonstration chassis. | ||
| View original record | 86120. Sft. From Ha/Wat. c. to EH. c. to RF. c. to By. c. to E. c. to Wor. c. to JLR. Ha/Wat.T/MA.18.12.33. BENTLEY IGNITION. With reference to E.10/HP.1.12.33 will you please arrange for a suitable… | ||
| img229 | Sending a reamer to modify Bakelite bushes on several Bentley demonstration cars. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs/WST. Copy to Sg. Copy to MP. Copy to By. Copy to E. Copy to Wer. WST LE11/C/19.12.33. 86120. Re Bentley Ignition. With reference to your Hs/WST7/MA18.12.33., I note you are arranging to send… | ||
| img230 | Experiments to improve the high-speed battery ignition system for Spectre and Bentley models. | ||
| View original record | x6120. Sg. From Hs/Wst. c. to Wor. c. to E. c. to By. Hs/Wst.3/MA.28.12.33. HIGH SPEED BATTERY IGNITION SPECTRE AND BENTLEY. We have been conducting a number of experiments in connection with… | ||
| img231 | The performance of a double breaker ignition distributor and ongoing associated coil tests. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Wst.3/MA.28.12.33. Cont'd. (2) Our own double breaker ignition distributor fitted with the new cam to drawing DB.358. It will be noticed from these curves that the make ratio which is a… | ||
| img232 | Graph showing the variation of make-ratio against speed for a double breaker ignition distributor. | ||
| View original record | R.R. DOUBLE BREAKER IGNITION DISTRIBUTOR, TO L.E.C. 3323 USING CAM TO D.B. 358, CURVE SHEWING VARIATION OF, MAKE-RATIO WITH SPEED, .020" GAP AT CONTACTS, MAKE-RATIO, DISTRIBUTOR SPEED (R.P.M.), FD/46,… | ||
| img233 | Graph showing the variation of make-ratio with speed for a double breaker ignition distributor. | ||
| View original record | DELCO - REMY DOUBLE BREAKER IGNITION DISTRIBUTOR CURVE SHEWING VARIATION OF MAKE - RATIO WITH SPEED MAKER'S SETTING (.022") AT CONTACTS MAKE - RATIO DISTRIBUTOR SPEED (R.P.M.) Y-AXIS: 20, 30, 40, 50,… | ||
| img234 | Use of metallic versus non-metallic bushes for contact breakers in Bentley and RR battery ignition systems. | ||
| View original record | WST 86120. To W.O.R. from E. c. Hs. BY. Mx Hs/Wst. By/ND. E.3/HP.1.1.34. re Bentley and RR. Battery Ignition. Referring to Sg.18/E.18.12.33 in connection with the material for the contact breaker… | ||
| img235 | Improvement in high-speed battery ignition for Spectre and Bentley models due to a new cam. | ||
| View original record | WST r6420. see me Hs Hs To [redacted] Copy to [redacted] Hs. High Speed Battery Ignition. Sg18/H2.1.34 Spectre and Bentley. I have just been reading Hs/Wst.3/MA.29.12.33 and am very glad to see the… | ||
| img236 | Issue with a high-speed battery ignition cam for Spectre and Bentley models. | ||
| View original record | WST See me #S To Sg. from E. 86120 E.3/HP.4.1.34. c. Wcr. By Hs. Hs/Wst. High Speed Battery Ignition - Spectre and Bentley. Referring to Sg.18/E.2.1.34, I would like to make it clear that there was no… | ||
| img237 | Testing and operation of the automatic charging and ignition system on a Phantom II Series chassis. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Wst C. B Br Wor Ms WST 86120 EP4/MH.5.1.34 re P.II SERIES ---------- Have just tested for acceptance chassis No. 23-RY, fitted with the automatic charging and self-contained switch for ignition,… | ||
| img238 | Letter to Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. requesting a replacement for a cracked 12-cylinder ignition distributor head moulding. | ||
| View original record | 86036. Hs/Wst.1/MA. 9th January, 1934. Messrs.Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd., 111, Grosvenor Road, London, S.W.1. For the attention of Mr.C.H.Charles. Dear Sir, Regarding the 12 cylinder ignition distributor… | ||
| img239 | Letter from Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. regarding the sourcing of a Distributor Cap. | ||
| View original record | 86036. DELCO-REMY & HYATT LTD. Telegrams: DELRENHYAT, CHURTON, LONDON. Head Office & Works: 111, GROSVENOR ROAD, LONDON, S.W.1. Telephones: FRANKLIN 6611-6. (6 LINES) Stamp: THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR… | ||
| img240 | The performance of Delco-Remy, Lucas, and Spectre ignition coils and distributors. | ||
| View original record | Mr. Robotham, Athletic Club, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A. From Hs/Wst. 86036. Hs/Wst.4/MA.18.1.34. Dear Rm, We have tested the Delco-Remy High Speed Ignition Coil and we agree that at intermediate speeds… | ||
| img241 | Invoice from Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. for a distributor cap. | ||
| View original record | c. to Hs/Wst. WST 86036. G/Gn/CA.7/DN.25.1.34. We have received an invoice from Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. dated the 16th. inst. on which we are charged £2/10/-d. less 40%, plus 6d. postage for one No.… | ||
| img242 | Requesting settlement of an invoice from Messrs. Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 86036 Roy. From Hs/Wst. c. to G/Gn. Hs/Wst.12/MA.26.1.34. Re. G/Gn./CA.7/DN.25.1.34. Will you please arrange to settle the invoice received from Messrs.Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd., charging the amounts to… | ||
| img243 | Return of two 12-volt ignition coils to be exchanged for two 6-volt coils. | ||
| View original record | D/BP. From Hs/Wst. c. to G/MT. 86036 Hs/Wst.4/MA.29.1.34. Will you please return to the Delco-Remy Co.Ltd., two 12-volt ignition coils which we are sending into the stores. These are being returned in… | ||
| img244 | Formidable challenges of the Spectre engine's battery ignition system. | ||
| View original record | Sg. From Hs/Wat. c. to Wor. c. to E. c. to By. c. to Da. c. to Hdy. 86184 Hs/Wat.2/MA.13.2.34. SPECTRE BATTERY IGNITION. The ignition problem on the Spectre becomes formidable when it is realised that… | ||
| img245 | Technical report discussing modifications and performance tests of ignition coils. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Wat.2/MA.13.2.34. Cont'd. It is necessary therefore to carry out certain modifications to the coil in the direction of reducing its effective inductance and also by making more use of the… | ||
| img246 | The satisfactory results of experiments with a new experimental coil and ballast, comparing its performance against a Delco-Remy system. | ||
| View original record | -3- Ha/Wst.2/MA.13.2.34. Cont'd. A number of experiments were therefore carried out and finally an experimental coil and ballast resistance was produced which gave extremely satisfactory results the… | ||
| img247 | Graph comparing the volt-speed curves of various ignition coils under specific test conditions. | ||
| View original record | VOLT - SPEED CURVES OF IGNITION COILS R.R. DOUBLE BREAKER DISTRIBUTOR .75 MAKE RATIO 12 VOLTS SUPPLY D.B. 358 CAM 18OZS SPRING PRESSURE CONTACT VIBRATING CONTACTS CLOSED DELCO - REMY ULTRA HIGH SPEED… | ||
| img248 | Graph showing the volt-speed curves of various ignition coils under specific test conditions. | ||
| View original record | CONTACTS CLOSED DELCO-REMY ULTRA HIGH SPEED COIL R.R. EXPL. HIGH SPEED COIL & BALLAST CONTACT VIBRATING R.R. STANDARD COIL & BALLAST VOLT-SPEED CURVES OF IGNITION COILS R.R. DOUBLE BREAKER DISTRIBUTOR… | ||
| img249 | Design and considerations for the Spectre engine's ignition system. | ||
| View original record | WST r6120 To Sg. and Wcr. from E. E.3/HP.15.2.34. c. Hs. By. Hs/Wst. By/RD. Spectre Ignition. We have just issued LeC.3811 showing a space time curve specifying the shape of the contact breaker cam… | ||
| img250 | Letter from Delco-Remy Corporation concerning a 667-A distributor and a Cadillac starting motor test specification. | ||
| View original record | DELCO-REMY CORPORATION ANDERSON, INDIANA February 22nd, 1934. PLEASE ADDRESS REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF Eng. Dept. Mr. W.A. Robotham, C/o Spink Arms Hotel, Indianapolis, Indiana. Dear Mr. Robotham: We… | ||
| img251 | Design of the Spectre battery ignition system, including parts from Delco Remy. | ||
| View original record | WST see me # x6120. To Hs.) By. ) from E. E.3/HP.14.3.34. c. Sg. Wor. Hs/Wst. By/RD. Spectre ignition. -------- The Spectre battery ignition has been arranged with two make and break pivotted contact… | ||
| img252 | Inquiry to Delco Remy & Hyatt Ltd. regarding the manufacturing location of their electrical equipment and a High Speed Ignition Coil. | ||
| View original record | 86036. Hs/Wst.9/MA. May 2nd., 1934. Messrs.Delco Remy & Hyatt Ltd., 111, Grosvenor Road, London, S.W.1. Dear Sirs, We should be interested to know if you are yet manufacturing electrical equipment in… | ||
| img253 | Letter from Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. regarding their British-made ultra high-speed ignition equipment. | ||
| View original record | 86036 DELCO-REMY & HYATT LTD. Head Office & Works: 111, GROSVENOR ROAD, LONDON, S.W.1. Telegrams: LREMMYAT, CHURTON, LONDON. Telephones: FRANKLIN 6611-6. (6 LINES) [Logo: THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR… | ||
| img254 | Letter to W.O. Kennington of Messrs. Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. suggesting dates for a visit. | ||
| View original record | 86036 Hs/Wst.3/MA. 17th May, 1934. W.O.Kennington, Esq., Messrs.Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd., 111, Grosvenor Road, London, S.W.1. Dear Mr.Kennington, With further reference to your letter of the 7th… | ||
| img255 | Letter from Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. to H.E. West arranging a meeting in Derby. | ||
| View original record | x6036 DELCO-REMY & HYATT LTD. Head Office & Works: 111, GROSVENOR ROAD, LONDON, S.W.1. Telegrams: DELRENHYAT, CHURTON, LONDON. Telephones: FRANKLIN 6611-6. (6 LINES) [Stamp: THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR… | ||
| img256 | Letter to Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. requesting a specific double breaker distributor for a Bentley chassis and discussing plans for aero engine ignition systems. | ||
| View original record | 66036 Hs/Wst.13/MA. 25th May, 1934. Messrs. Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd., 111, Grosvenor Road, London, S.W.1. For the attention of Mr. W.O.Kennington. Dear Sir, Following our conversation yesterday… | ||
| img257 | Letter from Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. requesting engineering specifications for distributor samples for the Bentley Chassis. | ||
| View original record | 86036 DELCO-REMY & HYATT LTD. Head Office & Works: 111, GROSVENOR ROAD, LONDON, S.W.1. Telegrams: DELREMYAT, CHURTON, LONDON. Telephones: FRANKLIN 6611-6. (6 LINES) THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS… | ||
| img258 | Request to discreetly obtain a Delco-Remy 8-cylinder ignition distributor from a Graham Paige Custom 8. | ||
| View original record | Hn. From Hs/Wst. 86056. Hs/Wst.10/MA.27.6.34. We wish to obtain a Delco-Remy 8 cylinder ignition distributor exactly similar to the one fitted to the Graham Paige Custom 8 at the Works. The on on the… | ||
| img259 | Letter confirming an order for a Distributor for a Graham-Paige from the U.S.A. | ||
| View original record | 86036. WST Hn/7/ML. 30th June 1934. Hs/Wst at W. Graham-Paige. As arranged on the telephone I have asked Delco-Remy & Hyatt to obtain from U.S.A. a Distributor for the above, in accordance with the… | ||
| img260 | Letter from Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. inquiring about a supercharged Graham-Paige motorcar and ignition equipment. | ||
| View original record | 86036. DELCO-REMY & HYATT LTD. Telegrams: LREMHAT, CHURTON, LONDON. Head Office & Works: 111, GROSVENOR ROAD, LONDON, S.W.1. Telephones: FRANKLIN 6611-6. (6 LINES) THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS &… | ||
| img261 | Letter to Delco Remy & Hyatt Ltd. concerning the disposal of a Graham-Paige car and the testing of an engine unit. | ||
| View original record | H6036 Hs/Wst.4/MA. 13th July, 1934. W.O.Kennington, Esq., Messrs.Delco Remy & Hyatt Ltd., 111, Grosvenor Road, London, S.W.1. Dear Mr.Kennington, Replying to your letter of the 11th instant reference… | ||
| img262 | Letter from Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. discussing the Graham-Paige and the performance of ignition systems. | ||
| View original record | 86036 DELCO-REMY & HYATT LTD. Head Office & Works: 111, GROSVENOR ROAD, LONDON, S.W.1. Telegrams: DELREMMYAT, CHURTON, LONDON. Telephones: FRANKLIN 6611-6. (6 LINES) [Logo of THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR… | ||
| img263 | Letter to Graham Paige regarding a delay in the arrival of an ignition distributor part ordered from Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs/Wst. WST r6036. Hn24/BE.2.8.34. GRAHAM PAIGE. With reference to our correspondence at the back end of June concerning an ignition distributor for the above, from the information given me at… | ||
| img264 | Request to issue a covering order for two distributor caps supplied by the Delco-Remy Company for a 'Spectre' Chassis. | ||
| View original record | 86036 To Roy. From Hs/Wst. Hs/Wst.13/MJ.9.8.34. With reference to C/Cam/CA.5/DW.8.8.34. Will you please arrange to issue a covering order for these two distributor caps which were supplied to us by… | ||
| img265 | Confirming the sending of a requested Graham-Paige distributor. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Wst. At W. 86036. Hn5/I/13-8-34. Dictated 11-8-34. I am now glad to send you the Graham-Paige distributor you asked me to obtain. I hope it is in time for the purpose you have in mind. Hn. | ||
| img266 | Letter from Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. to Mr. H. E. West regarding progress on various tests. | ||
| View original record | 86036. DELCO-REMY & HYATT LTD. Telegrams: DELRENHYAT, CHURTON, LONDON. Head Office & Works: 111, GROSVENOR ROAD, LONDON, S.W.1. Telephones: FRANKLIN 6611-6. (6 LINES). THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR… | ||
| img267 | Letter to W.O. Kennington of Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. regarding test delays on a car unit and progress on aero battery ignition sets. | ||
| View original record | 86036. Hs/Wst.7/MA. 5th September, 1934. W.O.Kennington, Esq., Messrs.Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd., 111, Grosvenor Road, London, S.W.1. Dear Mr.Kennington, Referring to your letter of the 3rd instant the… | ||
| img268 | Letter from Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. regarding an oil pumping issue in a car unit and a potential modification. | ||
| View original record | 6036 DELCO-REMY & HYATT LTD. Head Office & Works: 111, GROSVENOR ROAD, LONDON. S.W.1. Telegrams: DELREMHAYT, CHURTON, LONDON. Telephones: FRANKLIN 6611-6. (6 LINES) [Logo: THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR… | ||
| img269 | Agreement to use a modified 20/25HP dynamo in place of a specially designed small generator for an ignition scheme. | ||
| View original record | +6013 RHC. From Hs/Wst. Hs/Wst.4/MA.21.11.34. BATTERY IGNITION GENERATOR. It has been agreed that in order to get our ignition scheme flying we shall use one of our own 20/25HP. type dynamos in lieu… | ||
| img270 | Proposal for a manual detonation control lever to supplement the fully automatic ignition system. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten text at top] x6013 Rm I believe Buick do this HS [Printed and typed text] Copy to Hs/Rm. E/TSN.1/MN.29.1.35. FULLY AUTOMATIC IGNITION CONTROL. With the above scheme there is nothing to… | ||
| img271 | Difficulties in correctly setting fully automatic ignition timing. | ||
| View original record | x6013 E/TSN.1/MN.31/1/35. Copy to Hs/Rm. FULLY AUTOMATIC IGNITION TIMING Further to E/TSN.1/MN.29.1.35, I was talking yesterday to a man who has a car with fully automatic ignition control and no hand… | ||
| img272 | Secret internal memo requesting an order for Delco ignition components for a Wraith engine. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. WST x6013 To Hs/Wst. from E. E.1/HP.17.1.35. c. Hs. By/RD. re Wraith Ignition. -------------------- Will you please order two sets of 8 cylinder Delco ignition comprising the L.T. make and… | ||
| img273 | Letter from Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. regarding the performance of Delco Ignition Controller Coils. | ||
| View original record | Y6013 DELCO-REMY & HYATT LTD. Head Office & Works: 111, GROSVENOR ROAD, LONDON, S.W.1. Telegrams: ELREMHYAT, CHURTON, LONDON. Telephones: VICTORIA 6242 (7 LINES) THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS &… | ||
| img274 | Page two of a letter from Delco-Remy & Hyatt, Ltd., discussing Delco ignition tests on Bentley or Rolls-Royce engines. | ||
| View original record | DELCO-REMY & HYATT, LTD. - 2 - Whether or not this would be so on a Bentley or Rolls Royce passenger car engine I do not know, but I would very much like to hear your opinion after you have carried… | ||
| img275 | Internal order for electrical components required for a new battery ignition test rig. | ||
| View original record | Req from EJJ/JV. c to Hs/Wst. Order No.811. 16076. EJJ/JV7/JC29. 6. 35. Re - NEW BATTERY IGNITION TEST RIG, ELECTRICAL EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Please order:- 1 - Zenith Sliding Resistance, type B,… | ||
| img276 | Query for further details about a 'B' side ignition failure on a 3.S.1 model. | ||
| View original record | G.W.Hancock, Esq., Hotel de France, Châteauroux, Indre, FRANCE. From Hs/Wst. 6013 Hs/Wst.2/MA.2.7.35. FAILURE OF 'B' SIDE IGNITION ON 3.S.1. Could you give us further details of the exact nature of… | ||
| img277 | Letter from Imperial Chemical Industries providing information on the resistivity of Paraffin Wax and Seekay Wax. | ||
| View original record | Battery Ignition 16036. IMPERIAL CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED. NORTH WESTERN DIVISION. TELEGRAMS: IMPKEMIX, LEICESTER. TELEPHONE: CENTRAL 60294. NATIONAL SCHEME FOR DISABLED MEN SELLING AGENTS FOR… | ||
| img278 | Request to manufacture a Spectre Ignition Timing Plate. | ||
| View original record | RHC. From Hs/Wst. rl 6013 Hs/Wst.6/MA.17.9.35. SPECTRE IGNITION TIMING PLATE. Will you please have one plate made and engraved for us as per our drg.EL196 attached. Hs/Wst. | ||
| img279 | Request to prepare a standard Bentley ignition distributor, fitted with a cam lubricator, for testing purposes. | ||
| View original record | 86013 RHC. From Hs/Wst. Hs/Std. Hs/Wst.3/MA.4.11.35. CAM LUBRICATOR FOR HIGH SPEED IGNITION. Will you please have one standard Bentley ignition distributor complete prepared for us for test with a cam… | ||
| img280 | Visit from the Managing Director of Delco-Remy & Hyatt to discuss coil ignition and radio interference. | ||
| View original record | Wor. From Hs/Wst. c. to Hy. c. to E. c. to By. Re. Visit of Mr. W.C. Kennington - Managing Director of Delco-Remy & Hyatt. Co. Ltd. Mr. Kennington visited us on Thursday 28th. instant for the purpose… | ||
| img281 | Interference caused by a voltage regulator and efforts to resolve the issue. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Wst.5/MA.29.11.35.Cont'd. taking to avoid this interference, he was very interested in our experiments and was anxious to help us in any way possible. We promised to let him have particulars of… | ||
| img282 | Required testing for a Delco Remy Battery Ignition Head, focusing on friction, hysteresis, and drive slack. | ||
| View original record | 86018 (Handwritten) WET- Presume you are answering this (Initial) Am (Initial) Rm HS. c.Wor.By.Hs/Wst. BY/RD. re Testing Delco Remy Battery Ignition Head. The ignition governor mechanism on the Delco… | ||
| img283 | Detonation tests conducted on a Bentley B-23-AE car to determine the correct curve for automatic advance. | ||
| View original record | To: Mr Hy. c.c. to Wst. 86013 Hs/Wym.20/KW.7.4.36. Bentley Detonations. We have been carrying out detonation tests on Bentley car B-23-AE with a de-turbulated cylinder head supplied by Hs/FD, with a… | ||
| img284 | Graph comparing ignition advance curves against vehicle speed in miles per hour. | ||
| View original record | DEGREES ADVANCE B.T.D.C. M.P.H. ROAD FIGURE OF IG. AGLE. JUST TO AVOID DETONATION. HEAD CLEAN SHELL N°1 PETROL PRELIMINARY DELCO REMY CURVE | ||
| img285 | Ignition curve graph for a deturbulated head with a 6.5-1 compression ratio. | ||
| View original record | IGNITION CURVE B.23.A.F. HEAD DETURBULATED C/R 6.5-1 ROAD FIGURE OF IG. AGLE. JUST TO AVOID DETONATION. HEAD CLEAN SHELL NO. 1. PETROL. PRELIMINARY DELCO REMY CURVE DEGREES ADVANCE B.T.D.C. 40 30 20… | ||
| img286 | Graph showing modifications to the Delco-Remy automatic ignition governor for a Bentley non-turbulent head. | ||
| View original record | MODIFICATIONS TO DELCO-REMY AUTOMATIC IGNITION GOVERNOR REQUIRED FOR BENTLEY NON-TURBULENT HEAD FLYWHEEL IGN. ADVANCE ENGINE SPEED 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 | ||
| img287 | Print showing an indicator for synchronizing the contact breakers on the Phantom III ignition system. | ||
| View original record | To. PHG. c. Hs/Mr. West. [REDACTED] sl6013. BY/RD.4/E.14.7.36. Phantom III. Chassis - Ignition. Herewith print of R.R.Sch.969, shewing an indicator for synchronizing the Contact Breakers on the… | ||
| img288 | Rotor failures in the battery ignition for the Bentley & 25/30 HP chassis and the proposed fix. | ||
| View original record | Re/Rem. Hs/Wst. BY/RD. r 6013. BY.8/G.25.8.36. -------------------------- BENTLEY AND 25/30 HP. CHASSIS - BATTERY IGNITION. -------------------------- I see that we have had a further failure of the… | ||
| img289 | Fault with the ignition warning light on 25 & 30 HP cars causing the dynamo not to charge. | ||
| View original record | To Rgr C. to N-g-by. C. to Wst. 86013. Cricklewood, 14th July, 1936. Ignition Warning Light - 25 & 30 HP. R.R. Cars GTL-3 & GUL-48. In two cases here of Dynamo not charging, the trouble has been… | ||
| img290 | Requesting a new portable microammeter for an ignition plug testing unit. | ||
| View original record | 86036. To EJJ: Hs/Wst. 7/JH. 26. 8. 36. Ignition Testing. In connection with the above we require a 2 1/2" dial, portable pattern, microammeter, range 0-200 microamperes to B. S. I. specification, to… | ||
| img291 | The decision to cease experimentation on Bluemel Ignition Tubes due to the expense. | ||
| View original record | r6036. To Roy/MSV. Hs/Wst.6/JH.17.9.36. Re Bluemel Ignition Tubes. We are returning to you herewith correspondence with regard to the above, and we have decided in view of the expense of the same, not… | ||
| img292 | Letter from Mallory Electric Corporation detailing a new ignition system for oil-burning engines. | ||
| View original record | Mallory Electric Corporation MANUFACTURERS OF Electrical Devices BRANCH OFFICES & WAREHOUSE NEW YORK: 108 W. 64th STREET LOS ANGELES: 1835 S. HOPE ST. SEATTLE: 2218 - 4th AVE. CLOVERDALE & FULLERTON… | ||
| img293 | Lesson from the Mallory Ignition Course on ignition for oil-burning and low-grade fuel engines. | ||
| View original record | MALLORY IGNITION COURSE By M. Mallory LESSON NUMBER 27 SUBJECT IGNITION FOR OIL-BURNING ENGINES, ENGINES USING LOW-GRADE FUELS AND ENGINES OPERATING ON COLD CARBURETION From the time… | ||
| img294 | Page 2 of the Mallory Ignition Course, Lesson No. 27, explaining the principle of operation for a special oil-burning ignition system. | ||
| View original record | Page 2 Mallory Ignition Course Lesson No. 27 more easily and give better combustion, it has been difficult to obtain the same troubleproof performance with low-grade fuel as with gasoline, and perhaps… | ||
| img295 | On cable specifications, amp capacity, and availability of correct colors. | ||
| View original record | M/WST: 6013. Based on tests made before PIII was in Prod'n 5000 amp/sq" was agreed upon, 23/36's therefore carries 3 amps continuous without appreciable volt-drop + all the cables on the system… | ||
| img296 | Internal request to place an order for a portable microammeter for ignition testing. | ||
| View original record | Req from EJJ c to Hs/Wst c to Millwrights ---------------- 6013 o/815/6 EJJ3/WB31.8.36 ---------------- Ignition Testing Please send an order to Messrs Elliott Brothers (London) Ltd., for - 1 -… | ||
| img297 | Issuance of blueprints and details for an experimental ignition coil for use with increased plug gaps. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. c. Hs/Wst. c. E. WST 6013 BY/RD.1/B.30.9.36. IGNITION COIL - ALL CHASSIS. (For use with increased Plug Gaps.) In accordance with Hs/Wst.12/MA.12.8.36., we are issuing to you the necessary… | ||
| img298 | Visit to Delco-Remy Ltd. discussing modifications for Bentley distributors, governors, and vacuum control. | ||
| View original record | Chassis battery ignition 76013 To Hs. from Rm/Wst. c.c. to E. c.c. to Lr. c.c. to RIC. Rm/Wst.11/AP.13.11.36. RE. VISIT TO DELCO-REMY LTD. I paid a visit to the above firm on Wednesday when the… | ||
| img299 | Chevrolet specifications and observations on Aero Battery Ignition systems. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/Wst.11/AP.13.11.36. The Chevrolet specification is as follows:- Model 645.T. and 680.L. Vacuum control Auto starts at 600 engine r.p.m. 28° on flywheel at 3000 r.p.m. 16 - 18° Vacuum control… | ||
| img300 | The replacement of an obsolete H.T. ignition wire. | ||
| View original record | 6013, To HPS. from Rm/Wst. Rm/Wst.15/AP.16.11.36. The "Maconite" H.T. ignition wire on 32-EX. is giving trouble. As this cable is now obsolete, would you please arrange to have the cable changed to… | ||
| img301 | Requesting the replacement of obsolete H.T. ignition wires on a Phantom III No.3 unit. | ||
| View original record | 6013 To HPS. from Rm/Wst. Rm/Wst.15/AP.1.12.36. PHANTOM III. No.3. UNIT The H.T. ignition wires on the above unit are obsolete and require replacing with "Helsby" wire. Will you please issue… | ||
| img302 | Aero battery ignition changeover switch, with conclusions for Merlin, Vulture, and Exe engines. | ||
| View original record | EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT REPORT 601S REFERENCE :- Rm/Wst.10/JH.1.12.36. Subject of Report :- R.R. aero battery ignition changeover switch. General Conclusion :- Satisfactory for Merlin requires… | ||
| img303 | Laboratory test results for a modified aero battery ignition changeover switch. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Wat.10/JH.1.12.36. R.R. Aero Battery Ignition. Laboratory tests of changeover switch to R.R.Sch. 895 with modifications to D.7475/6/7/8/9. These modifications were designed to reduce the lag in the… | ||
| img304 | Modifications for a 4-coil loading switch for use on Exe, Vulture, and Merlin engines. | ||
| View original record | -2- 4 coil loading :- The above figures are altered only in respect to the voltage lag which was 3.3 volts with the switch at 20°C. and 4.2 volts with the switch at 40°C. It will be seen from the… | ||
| img305 | Wiring diagram for a generator and battery circuit featuring a changeover switch. | ||
| View original record | GENERATOR VOLTMETER AMMETER G+ CHANGEOVER SWITCH B- IGN. B+ LOAD RESISTANCE AMMETER SWITCH 12 V. BATTERY | ||
| img306 | Requesting the replacement of H.T. ignition wires with 'Helsby' wire for the C.15 Unit Sg's Car. | ||
| View original record | 6013. To HPS. Rm/Wst.5/JH.5.12.36. C.15 Unit Sg's Car. The H.T. ignition wires require replacing with Helsby" wire. Will you please issue instructions accordingly. Rm/Wst. | ||
| img307 | Substituting the cable in the Phantom III ignition system to handle a heavier current. | ||
| View original record | [Stamped] RECEIVED 12 JAN 1937 TO BY/RD. [Stamped] BY Rm/Wst.21/JH.2.12.36. Phantom III Ignition System. We notice that 28/36 cable is being used on the Phantom III chassis to feed the ignition… | ||
| img308 | Recommendation to improve the Phantom III L.T. ignition wires by making them oil-proof. | ||
| View original record | To E. Hs/Wst.4/JH.14.10.36. Re Phantom III L.T. Ignition Wires. It is noted on Experimental cars that the short piece of L.T. Wire fitted on the distributor, deteriorates rather rapidly due to its… | ||
| img309 | Request to obtain a copy of U.S. Patent number 2059243 for a special ignition system. | ||
| View original record | 6013 To By/NW. Rm/Wst.18/JH.25.1.37. Will you please obtain for me a copy of the U.S.A. Patent number 2059243 relating to a special ignition system. Rm/Wst. | ||
| img310 | Urgent request for the production of an ignition governor and distributor for a deturbulated Bentley engine. | ||
| View original record | HPS. from Rm/Wst. 6013 Rm/Wst.7/AP.19.4.37 RR. Ignition Governor for Deturbulated Engine Will you please have made for us as soon as possible in connection with the fitting of R.R. distributors to the… | ||
| img311 | Adapting the battery ignition tower for the Wraith III engine to suit a different drive. | ||
| View original record | 6013. Wst. Are you satisfied with this? Rm BY. c. Rm. HPS. E/JNR.1/HP.27.5.37 Wraith III Battery Ignition. Referring to HPS.1/VS.20.4.37, we have made a design LeC.5694 which we send to you herewith,… | ||
| img312 | Alterations to ignition timing for the 25/30 HP engine to improve slow speed running. | ||
| View original record | WST 6013 By: Copy to Farr Rm/Wst. E/JNR.1/M.10.6.37. Re: 25/30 HP. SLOW SPEED RUNNING. We re-issue to you LeC.5691. The alterations that have been made to the original drawing are the direction of… | ||
| img313 | Page two of a document discussing the replacement of a vacuum unit control for a throttle. | ||
| View original record | -2- E/JNR.1/M.10.6.37. running with a partly opened throttle. It is such a control as that provided by the vacuum unit which it is intended to replace. Att: LeC.5691. E/JNR. | ||
| img314 | Standardisation of parts for the ventilation of the ignition governor. | ||
| View original record | RR 255 (1C) 38137 7.4.37 WHK 26070 COMPLETED 23.8.37. PHANTOM III STANDARDISATION OF PARTS. Description of Parts: VENTILATION OF IGNITION GOVERNOR TO LEC.5249. Origin: To prevent corrosion of governor… | ||
| img315 | Variation proposal to prevent the scouring of governors, including the cost of new tools and test results. | ||
| View original record | PHANTOM III STANDARDISATION of PARTS VARIATION TO EXISTING METHOD Drawing No. X No. 100 W.I. Phantom III Report No. PAST.CMJ To prevent scouring of governors. Estimated cost of new tools £3. 0. 0.… | ||
| img316 | Implementation of automatic ignition controls on R.R. and Bentley chassis. | ||
| View original record | 6013 To E. from Rm/Wst. c. By. c. Hs. c. Da. Rm/Wst.5/AP.4.6.37 IGNITION CONTROLS ON R.R. AND BENTLEY CHASSIS. We are very anxious to adopt a completely automatic scheme on all our chassis as it has… | ||
| img317 | Notes on the measurement of peak potential from an alternating source, referencing an article from a 1919 magazine. | ||
| View original record | 14.11.40. NOTES ON THE MEASUREMENT OF PEAK POTENTIAL FROM AN ALTERNATING SOURCE. Extract from the Phisosophical Magazine 1919, Vol: 37. page 301. [Circuit Diagram with components labelled V, C, and E]… | ||
| img318 | Technical notes on the required capacity of condenser C relative to valve V for a specified accuracy. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - 14.11.40. 4. Capacity of condenser C. must be large compared with that of valve V. For accuracy of 1% C. must be 200 times the capacity of the valve. (It is suggested that a Leyden jar, or a… | ||
| img319 | Letter from The National Physical Laboratory discussing methods for measuring peak voltage on a condenser. | ||
| View original record | TELEGRAMS:- "PHYSICS TEDDINGTON" TELEPHONE:- MOLESEY 1380 (11 LINES) 6013 The National Physical Laboratory. Teddington. Middlesex. YOUR REF: RM/RC.8/JH OUR REF: RD/DHM 13th October, 1937. ALL… | ||
| img320 | Report cover page regarding the investigation of gearbox noise and vibration spectra, with an attached cover letter. | ||
| View original record | Top Letter: ...electrostatic voltmeter; alternatively, the wave shape of a fraction of the supply voltage could be recorded by means of a cathode ray oscillograph. We should, if you consider it… | ||
| img321 | Request to obtain a booklet from Delco-Remy Ltd. giving details and dimensions of their ignition equipment. | ||
| View original record | To Roy/MS. 6013 Rm/RC.6/JH.5.4.38. Will you please obtain from Delco-Remy Ltd. a copy of there Booklet giving full details and dimensions of standard type of Delco British made ignition equipment.… | ||
| img322 | Specification for H.T. ignition cables for R.R. and Bentley chassis engines. | ||
| View original record | b 013 SPECIFICATION No.E.L.9/1. H.T. IGNITION CABLES FOR R.R. AND BENTLEY CHASSIS ENGINES. (1) Conductor. The conductor shall consist of 40 strands of tinned annealed copper wire, each of .010"… | ||
| img323 | The deletion of the hand ignition controls for the Phantom III model. | ||
| View original record | TF/WB. c. to Rm. c. to Rm/Swdl. c. to De/MJ. c. to De/JD. c. to De/ET. RC DA.10/G.20.6.38. 6013 PHANTOM 111. Deletion of Hand Ignition Controls. Please receive herewith E.CD.750 Deletion of Hand… | ||
| img324 | Requesting a modification to a front ignition tube for testing purposes. | ||
| View original record | 6036. To HPS. from Rm/RC. c. Rm/Wym. Rm/RC.2/MH.16.7.38. RE MODIFICATION TO FRONT IGNITION TUBE TO E.CD.796. In order that we may try out the above scheme will you please arrange for the existing tube… | ||
| img325 | Requesting a further test on a Commutator Breaker Earthing Brush to see if an all-metal version can eliminate sparking. | ||
| View original record | 6013 To Rm/RC. BY/RD.1/B.28.4.39. In connection with the Commutator Breaker D.CD.986, would you please give this a further test, in which the Earthing Brush DW.867 is made of Phosphor Bronze. During… | ||
| img326 | Letter to Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Co. Ltd. regarding collaborative ignition investigations and test rig requirements. | ||
| View original record | 6013 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/RC.1/JH. 16th. June, 1939. Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Co.Ltd., Trafford Park, Manchester 17. Your ref, Research HSC/Q.2017. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your… | ||
| img327 | Letter from Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Co. discussing a research programme for a special electric drive and ignition cables. | ||
| View original record | TELEGRAMS: METROVICK, MANCHESTER. TELEPHONE: TRAFFORD PARK 2431 (20 LINES). 6013 METROPOLITAN-VICKERS ELECTRICAL CO., LIMITED SUBSIDIARY OF ASSOCIATED ELECTRICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED Messrs. Rolls-Royce… | ||
| img328 | Letter to Metropolitan Vickers Electrical Co. Ltd. arranging an engineer's visit and discussing enclosing high tension leads in a metal tube. | ||
| View original record | 6013 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/RC.2/JH. 22nd. June, 1939. Metropolitan Vickers Electrical Co.Ltd., Trafford Park, MANCHESTER. 7. Your ref. TEA/FRP. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the… | ||
| img329 | Letter to Metropolitan Vickers Electrical Co. Ltd. confirming investigations into ignition problems. | ||
| View original record | 6013 Experimental Dept. Rm/RC.3/MH. 4th. July, 1939. Metropolitan Vickers Electrical Co. Ltd., Trafford Park, MANCHESTER, 17. Your Ref: TEA/FRP. Dear Sirs, With regard to our recent talks on ignition… | ||
| img330 | Design request for a belt-driven rig for testing contact breakers. | ||
| View original record | 6013 To By/Ald. c. to By. Rm/RC.7/JH.5.7.39. Will you please design a rig for testing contact breakers. This to consists in general of a plain shaft, belt driven, and capable of driving a contact… | ||
| img331 | Visit to the High Voltage Research Laboratories of Metropolitan Vickers to discuss ignition investigation. | ||
| View original record | 6013 To By. c. to By/RD. Rm/RC.2/JH.5.7.39. re Visit to the High Voltage Research Laboratories of Metropolitan Vickers. I visited the above laboratories on the 28th. June for the purpose of examining… | ||
| img332 | Visit to a research laboratory to discuss high-voltage investigations and equipment. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/RC.2/JH.5.7.39. Part of their equipment consists of apparatus capable of recording oscillations of the order of 20,000 K. meters/sec. costing approximately £1,000. I was then conducted round… | ||
| img333 | Supply of an electric motor and various ignition components, noting that a rig needs to be manufactured. | ||
| View original record | -3- Rm/RC.2/JH.5.7.39. We have an electric motor suitable for this job, but the rig will have to be made. We will also supply ignition coil, H.T. harness, plug compression champer and plugs. Rm/RC. | ||
| img334 | Letter from Metropolitan-Vickers confirming preliminary investigation work on ignition problems. | ||
| View original record | FORM 1703 D TELEGRAMS: METROVICK, MANCHESTER. TELEPHONE: TRAFFORD PARK 2431 (20 LINES) 6013 METROPOLITAN-VICKERS ELECTRICAL CO., LIMITED SUBSIDIARY OF ASSOCIATED ELECTRICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED Messrs.… | ||
| img335 | The ignition of weak fuel mixtures and planned tests on spark plugs and ignition systems. | ||
| View original record | To:- Rm/RC. c to Rm/FD. c to Rm/GTS. c to EV. 6013 Spare Rm/FJH.4/DT.23.2.40. ------------------ DISCUSSION ON IGNITION OF WEAK MIXTURES - WORKS 17/2/40. PRESENT: Rm, Rm/RC, Rm/GTS., Rm/FJH. The… | ||
| img336 | Instructions for testing procedures related to spark plugs, voltage, and carburation settings. | ||
| View original record | -2- clean insulator without disturbing oxide film or plug points. Determine whether this causes trouble. If not, then clean points, to see if this effects a cure. 9. Obtain voltage figures on the same… | ||
| img337 | Visit to Vauxhall Motors Ltd. in Luton to check on experimental work on carburation and fuel economy. | ||
| View original record | Ignition General. 6013 To By. a. to Da. b. to Dr/Jnr. c. to Rm/PD. d. to Rm/Wym. e. to Rm/Str. f. to Rm/RO. g. to Rm/TA. h. to By/RD. Rm/CTS.19/JH.30.6.39. VISIT TO VAUXHALL MOTORS LTD. (LUTON).… | ||
| img338 | Ignition system development, including spark plug findings, vacuum advance, and petrol consumption. | ||
| View original record | -2- Distribution. They still use the spark plug temperature method by use of thermo-couples, and we will have to take their word for being able to obtain consistant results. Ignition. This is the… | ||
| img339 | Conclusion on factors for improving fuel economy, focusing on the vacuum control unit and ignition system. | ||
| View original record | -3- RM/CTS.19/JH.30.6.39. strength of this spring is therefore in proportion to the size of the diaphragm. It is suggested that RM/RC. should obtain a unit from Lucas having a diaphragm area increased… | ||
| img340 | Diagnosing engine misfires by considering ignition coils and distributors as potential causes. | ||
| View original record | -4- Rm/CTS.19/JH.30.6.39. Finally, we often condemn coils as the cause for missing. Is it not more likely that the distributor is failing to pass the current? the odd spark jumping to earth on metal… | ||
| img341 | Fitting of a governor and a Vertex Magneto to marine engines to prevent over-revving. | ||
| View original record | CHILDS. let us order one of these and test on a high power engine on the test bed. To Rm. MARINE ENGINES. I mentioned to you the other day that Commander Grylls had said he would like to see a… | ||
| img342 | Letter from Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Co. chasing up equipment for investigational work on ignition problems. | ||
| View original record | FORM 1703 B 6013 TELEGRAMS: METROVICK, MANCHESTER. TELEPHONE: TRAFFORD PARK 2431 (20 LINES) METROPOLITAN-VICKERS ELECTRICAL CO., LIMITED SUBSIDIARY OF ASSOCIATED ELECTRICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED Messrs.… | ||
| img343 | Letter to Metropolitan Vickers Electrical Co. Ltd. suspending ignition investigation work due to the war. | ||
| View original record | Yr. ref: Contracts/RS. G.O.C.26890. Rm/RC.5/ML. 25.6.40. Metropolitan Vickers Electrical Co.Ltd., Trafford Park, Manchester . 17. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 18th. June concerning… | ||
| img344 | Letter from Metropolitan-Vickers suspending investigational work on ignition problems due to abnormal circumstances. | ||
| View original record | FORM 1703. B 603 TELEGRAMS: METROVICK, MANCHESTER. TELEPHONE: TRAFFORD PARK 2431 (20 LINES) METROPOLITAN-VICKERS ELECTRICAL CO. LIMITED SUBSIDIARY OF ASSOCIATED ELECTRICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED Messrs.… | ||
| img345 | Installation of a Scintilla Magneto on a B.80 Marine engine, fearing bracket failure from vibration and recommending an additional stay. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. o. to Rm/AA. c. to Rm/RC. 6013. Jnr.9/JH.10.5.40. B.80 Marine - Scintilla Magneto. The drawing that has been made by Rm/HH. showing the above fitted to the 8 cylinder engine to the design of… | ||
| img346 | Internal request to obtain a vertex magneto type NV 8, which was later cancelled due to the war. | ||
| View original record | 6013 To Les. c. to G/JWH. Rm/RC.19/JH.10.4.40. Will you please obtain for us from Santilla Ltd., 20, Carlisle Road, The Hyde, Hendon, LONDON.N.W.9. one vertex magneto type NV 8 complete with speed… | ||