Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| img001 | Alteration record for lightened ignition wire tubes for Eagle, Falcon, and Hawk engines. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 288A (S 14) (S.D. 353. 29-3-17) Bm. 2/142/3. Eagle Engines Series 9. - 1601 onwards. ALTERATIONS TO R.R. AERO ENGINE PARTS. Description of Parts. Lightened ignition wire tubes. (Lec. 723).… | ||
| img002 | Standardisation of a wiring tube for battery/high tension ignition wires on the 40/50 HP Chassis. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 755. (S H) (V.V. 472. 30.1.14) G. 0319. ORIGINAL STANDARDISATION OF CHASSIS PARTS. Date: 7.4.19. Reference: X.3129 Description of Parts: Ignition. Wiring tube for battery/high tension wires. -… | ||
| img003 | Recommendation to use a specific wiring tube for battery high tension wires on the 40/50 chassis. | ||
| View original record | To R. from EH. c. to CJ. c. to E. c. to EX. c. to Da. Copy RE 40/50 CHASSIS WIRING TUBE FOR BATTERY HIGH TENSION WIRES. X.3129 We recommend that on the 40/50 chassis we use a wiring tube similar to… | ||
| img004 | Standardisation of Glover's Wires (Ferreflex armoured) for Chassis Wiring and Modified Clips. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 755 (S.H.) (S.P. 621. 2-5-19) G. 2381. 101 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. ORIGINAL Date: 13.11.19. Box X: Drawing No. 802. N.Scheme 141. Part List. N.2262. Description of Parts: Glover's Wires… | ||
| img005 | Change in cable supplier from Lucas to Glovers for standard chassis wiring. | ||
| View original record | To CJ. from En. R. from En. En4/W6.11.19. X.802.-RE USE OF GLOVERS' CABLE IN LIEU OF LUCAS FOR STANDARD CARS. We are at present using Lucas cables for the wiring of the electrical equipment on our… | ||
| img006 | Urgent memo from BJ to Wor concerning oversized cables for chassis wiring and an enclosed standardisation sheet. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235 a (200 T.) S.F. 674. 29-5-19) G. 2376. Urgent. COPY BJ3/DB4.12.19. From BJ. to Wor. RE GLOVER'S WIRES FOR CHASSIS WIRING STANDARD- ISATION SHEET. I have received your wire. I attach standard-… | ||
| img007 | Standardisation report concerning the replacement of K.L.G. plugs with Lodge Porcelain Plugs C9 Type. | ||
| View original record | R R 755 (5 H) (S F. 621. 5-5-19) G. 2861. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. ORIGINAL. Description of Parts. Lodge Porcelain Plugs C9 Type. Origin. Owing to failures of K.L.G. Plugs. Experimental Test… | ||
| img008 | Standardisation of brush springs for a starter motor to give 9/10 lb. pressure. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 755 (5 M) (S.P. 621. 2-5-19) G. 2361. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. ORIGINAL Brush springs for Starter Motor to give 9/10 lb. pressure in the set up position. To replace… | ||
| img009 | Standardisation of the main switch base plate, changing from two to three securing bolts. | ||
| View original record | R R 755 (5 M) (S F. 621. 5-5-19) G. 2381. 1001 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 15.12.19 X 3034. 3880 Drawing No. N.108. Part List. N.2859. Description of Parts. Main Switch. Base plate with… | ||
| img010 | Copy of a wire from West Wittering regarding issues and suggestions for 'Day N Scheme Eighty Three'. | ||
| View original record | Copy of wire from West Wittering. "DAY "N" SCHEME EIGHTY THREE NOT VERY SATISFACTORY BECAUSE ACCUMULATOR SOMETIMES REQUIRED IN THIS POSITION SECONDLY TOO MUCH MUD(STOP) SUGGEST FITTING IT ENGINE SIDE… | ||
| img011 | Standardisation of an Actuator Box of increased power for parallel arrangement with the main switch. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 756 (5 H) (S.A. 25-2-15) G. 0961. COMPLETED. 24/1.20 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. ORIGINAL Actuator Box of increased power for parallel arrangement with main switch… | ||
| img012 | Extract detailing experiments on an actuator box with increased power for a parallel arrangement. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 283 A (100 T) (S.F. 80) 6.S-19. G. 7469 Extract from Ck9/T23.12.19. X.3748 - ACTUATOR BOX OF INCREASED POWER FOR PARALLEL ARRANGEMENT. Although we have not had an actuator box with this winding… | ||
| img013 | Comparison and recommendation for a new actuator box winding arrangement. | ||
| View original record | R H 285 a (100) Tr 184F 846 6.8.19. Q. 2460 CK9/T23.12.19. -2- Contd. Standard parallel arrangement. (Main switch 1.3 (Actuator Box. 2.6 Total. 3.9 Proposed parallel arrangement. (Main switch 1.3… | ||
| img014 | Recommendation to adopt a stronger actuator box for the parallel arrangement and to incorporate modifications to the starter clutch. | ||
| View original record | COPY. HS/R/AT16.1.20. A.3748 - ACTUATOR BOX OF INCREASED POWER FOR PARALLEL ARRANGEMENT. This box has been fitted to 2 EX car which is running the 10,000 mile test. The short test we made with this… | ||
| img015 | Standardisation report on the jaw clutch engaging the starter motor and bush. | ||
| View original record | STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts: Jaw clutch engaging starter motor and bush. Origin: Failure of actuating box to engage jaw clutch. Experimental Test Report: It has been proved… | ||
| img016 | Cross-sectional sketch of a component with annotations for hole dimensions and surface reduction. | ||
| View original record | P.V. 12 S & V.INST. 624. 20. 10. 38/C. 8 .375" holes Thin surface reduced. | ||
| img017 | Fault with the starter mechanism and proposing modifications. | ||
| View original record | COPY. By. from EP. c. to Hs. c. to Ck. c. to Bn. c. to Da. EP1/F21.1.20. X.3748. - RE FAULTY STARTER MECHANISM. With reference to Ck10/T16.1.20., also memo. from Hs. ref. Hs2/LG16.1.20, I have… | ||
| img018 | Recommendations to address inaccurate machining of bushes and to supply depots with modernised jaw clutches. | ||
| View original record | -2- increasing the bore of these bushes .012" in order to allow for the above mentioned inaccurate machining, and avoid further recurrences of similar failures. I also recommend that we should be in a… | ||
| img019 | Standardisation of battery ignition by positioning the coil close to the distributor. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 755 (S H) (S F. 621. 2-5-19) G. 2561. COMPLETED. 601 / 20.2.20 STANDARDISATION OF CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. Battery Ignition. Position of Coil close to Distributor. Origin. The… | ||
| img020 | Standardisation of chassis parts relating to a black fibre tube for H.T. wires on battery ignition systems. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 755 (5 H) (S.A. 325. 25-5-15) G. 0961. COMPLETED 19.4.20. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 30.3.20. Description of Parts. BATTERY IGNITION. Black Fibre Tube for H.T. wires. X 3714d. Drawing… | ||
| img021 | Extract about experiments showing that H.T. conductors in earthed metal tubes are detrimental to battery ignition. | ||
| View original record | Extract from R2/G20.11.19. Experiments show H.T.conductors in earthed metal tubes definitely detrimental to battery ignition. | ||
| img022 | New arrangement of high tension wire with the coil close to the distributor. | ||
| View original record | R R 235/100 T/RP S&P 6.8.19. O. 7460. COPY Hs6/LG20.1.20. To Ck. from Hs. c. to Bn. c. to Da. S RE NEW ARRANGEMENT OF HIGH TENSION WIRE WITH COIL CLOSE TO DISTRIBUTOR. We have had three cars running… | ||
| img023 | Standardisation of C.M.3 copper morganite brushes for the starter motor. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 755 (5 H) (S.A. 325. 25-2-15) G. 0061. 1001 ORIGINAL COMPLETED 21.5.20 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 23.4.20. Description of Parts. X 2656. Drawing No. G.3901. Part List E.13734/5. C.M.3… | ||
| img024 | Standardisation of chassis parts, relating to improved wiring and modifications to the Lucas Junction Box. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 755 (5 H) (S.A. 325. 25-2-15) G. 0961. ORIGINAL 601/TED. 1.4.20 STANDARDISATION OF CHASSIS PARTS. Date 10.6.20. Description of Parts. X.2778c. Improved Glover Ferflex Wiring (all conductors… | ||
| img025 | Test report on C.M.3 Copper Morganite brushes for a starter motor under heavy load conditions. | ||
| View original record | COPY EFC/AT22. 4. 20. RE C.M.3 COPPER MORGANITE BRUSHES FOR STARTER MOTOR. We have on the bench run a motor fitted with these brushes, intermittently under extra heavy load conditions, the brake load… | ||
| img026 | Description of an addition to a diagram showing ammeter connections. | ||
| View original record | X.3792. -2- and on to ammeter. Addition to inside of cover of box of diagram showing connections to and from the box. | ||
| img027 | Rewiring of the 4 EX car with an improved 'Glovers Ferflex' wire and junction box. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 199 (250T) (SD676 19-7-17) M1-18685 EFC. from Hs. COPY. Hsl/LG10.6.20. RE WIRING We have fitted up 4 EX. car with the improved type of Glovers Ferflex covered wire. This wire is an improvement… | ||
| img028 | Standardisation of sheathing for Glovers cables to improve appearance and provide protection. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 755 (15 M) (S.F. 621. 5-5-19) G. 2381. 1001 COMPLETED. 8.9.20 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 17.8.20. Description of Parts. ORIGINAL. X 3737 Sheathing for Glovers cables. Drawing No.… | ||
| img029 | Standardisation of chassis parts, specifically cell connecting strips and a stay bolt for a Chloride BXE 5 Battery. | ||
| View original record | COMPLETED. 4.10.20 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. Cell to cell connecting strips for Chloride BXE 5 Battery affording longitudinal and lateral flexibility, also central stay… | ||
| img030 | The testing of a special chloride battery featuring flexible connecting links and a central stay bolt. | ||
| View original record | COPY. X.4053 - SPECIAL CHLORIDE BATTERY WITH FLEXIBLE CONNECTING LINKS AND CENTRAL STAY BOLT. This battery has done over 3,000 miles on chassis 4 EX. It has now been taken off that car and dismantled… | ||
| img031 | Standardisation of fixing the coil to the distributor arm by moving the mounting feet from the side to the bottom of the coil case. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 755 (5 H) (S.A. 325. 23-2-15) G. 0961. COMPLETED. 4.10.20 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 25.9.20. Description of Parts. ORIGINAL. Coil fixed to distributor arm by means of feet on bottom… | ||
| img032 | Standardisation report for a new serrated magneto drive, including test results, cost analysis, and approval signatures. | ||
| View original record | R R 755 (5 H) (S.H. 187, 20-8-20) G. 9807. (I.N) COMPLETED 20.10.20 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 29.9.20. X No. 3699. Drawing No. N.2142. Part List. Description of Parts. ORIGINAL C of A… | ||
| img033 | Comparison of test results between fabric and serrated magneto drives for the 40/50 chassis. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. CJ. Rn. E. Sa. By. NEW MAGNETO DRIVES. We have now had considerable experience with both the fabric magneto drive and the serrated magneto drives for the present 40/50 chassis. We have… | ||
| img034 | The problems with the fabric magneto drive, concluding with a recommendation to standardize the serrated magneto drive. | ||
| View original record | -2- DERBY D.10-6-17 M.23 T.100 S & S Hs5/LG27920. Contd. pinion is reasonably tight, the brake is not required. There should be no difficulty in producing engines with magneto pinions which do not… | ||
| img035 | Standardisation proposal for fitting perforated ebonite sheets in 6 BXE 5 Exide batteries. | ||
| View original record | B.R. 755 (5 M) (S.H. 187. 20-8-20) G. 2807. COMPLETED. 24.11.20 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 21.10.20 X No. 607a Drawing No. --- Part List. --- Description of Parts. The fitting of… | ||
| img036 | Standardisation of chassis parts, specifically Mercury GB3 Sparking Plugs. | ||
| View original record | R R 755 (5 H) (S.H. 187. 20-9-20) G. 2807. COMPLETED 21.2.21 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS Date: 15.2.21 X No.4295. Description of Parts: Mercury GB3 Sparking Plugs. Origin: To avoid complaints we… | ||
| img037 | Test report and recommendation for Mercury CB3 Sparking Plugs following a series of five performance tests. | ||
| View original record | X.4295.- MERCURY SPARKING PLUGS. Mercury CB3 Sparking Plugs were subjeted, along with various other makes, to the following tests:- Test 1. Engine run on weak mixture for a long period and then run… | ||
| img038 | Standardisation of a new Exide 6 BXE5 battery with independently supported elements. | ||
| View original record | B R 755 (S H) (S.H. 187, 20-8-20) G. 2807. COMPLETED. 26-4-21 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. Exide 6 BXE5 Battery with - (1) Independently supported positive and negative… | ||
| img039 | List of modifications and improvements continuing a standard sheet, likely for a battery. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 253a 100 T.S.H.39a. 10/12-30. G.F.18 Continuation of Stdd. Sheet. 21.3.21. (2) Slotted ebonite sheets between wood separators and positive plates (in place of sheets with circular holes). (3)… | ||
| img040 | Recommending the standardisation of the Exide BXR.5 battery following successful testing. | ||
| View original record | EFC. from Hs. Hsl/LG27..4.21. X.4288. EXIDE BATTERY BXR.5 We have been running one of these batteries on 1 EX car - it has given no trouble. We consider that the improvements warrant that this battery… | ||
| img041 | Standardisation document concerning the ZR-6 American Bosch Magneto. | ||
| View original record | COMPLETED. ORIGINAL STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. ZR-6 AMERICAN BOSCH MAGNETO. Origin. To avoid exporting to U.S.A. Watford magnetos which are not giving satisfaction.… | ||
| img042 | Recommendation to standardize on American Bosch ZR-6 magnetos for Springfield-built cars based on performance, guarantee, and cost. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 200A-100 TYS H. 198. 10-12-20 G. 1947 Hsl/LG24.3.21. X.3916.HC. ZR-6 AMERICAN BOSCH MAGNETOS. We have run one of these magnetos for about 1000 miles on Experimental cars at Derby. We have… | ||
| img043 | Extract detailing the performance and reliability of American Bosch ZR-6 magnetos on pre-war and post-war cars. | ||
| View original record | Extract from CY3/G 5.3.21. ---- American Bosch ZR6 Magnetos have been fitted to 5 or 6 pre-war cars and have given complete satisfaction This represents a total mileage of over one hundred thousand… | ||
| img044 | Use and reliability of American Bosch magnetos fitted to cars in 1914 and 1915. | ||
| View original record | Long Island City, Jan 18th. 1921. EWC/C 18.1.21. To. Mr. Belnap. from Mr. Caswell. X.3916 - RE AMERICAN BOSCH MAGNETOS. We have not been able to trace the chasses to which the American Bosch magnetos… | ||
| img045 | Standardisation of a Main Switch and Actuator Box for chassis parts. | ||
| View original record | R R 755 (5 H) (S.H. 187, 20-8-20) G. 2807. ORIGINAL COMPLETED, 15/6/21 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 28.5.21. Description of Parts. Main Switch and Actuator Box arranged for series… | ||
| img046 | Standardisation sheet for a main switch and actuator box for Bentley connection, noting a development charge. | ||
| View original record | COPY To Mr. from Mr. Rd. Rd/N1/139A/No.6.21. X.3660 - MAIN SWITCH AND ACTUATOR BOX ARRANGEMENT FOR BENTLEY CONNECTION. Please receive copy of standardisation sheet for the above. You will note there… | ||
| img047 | Distributing a completed standardisation sheet for a main switch and actuator box arrangement for series connection. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. and BJ. c. to WoT. c. to BN. c. to Da. c. to BY. c. to EP. c. to EWT for R.R. Inc. attention of CY. Hs/LG15.6.21. X.3660 - MAIN SWITCH AND ACTUATOR BOX ARRANGEMENT FOR SERIES… | ||
| img048 | Standardisation of an improved Lucas Cut-out with duplex magnetic circuit. | ||
| View original record | R R 765 (6 H) (S H 258, 29-9-20) G 8564 ORIGINAL COMPLETED 20.7.21. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 7.7.21 X No. 4349 Description of Parts. Improved Lucas Cut-out with duplex Magnetic Circuit.… | ||
| img049 | Standardisation of chassis parts relating to a spring on the dynamo drive tension rod. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 755 (5 H) (S.A. 325. 25-2-15) G. 9061. STANDARDISATION OF CHASSIS PARTS. COMPLETED 10.8.21 ORIGINAL Date 20.1.20 X 3772 Drawing No. N.3204 Part List. N.3204. Description of Parts. Dynamo Drive.… | ||
| img050 | Investigation into the cause of dynamo noises, identifying the Whittle belt as the source and exploring solutions. | ||
| View original record | COPY RE DYNAMO NOISES It has been proved that practically the whole of the noise and vibration which we get on the present chassis is not due to the dynamo but it is due to vibrations set up by the… | ||
| img051 | Belt quality and a recommendation for a spring-loaded tensioner to reduce noise and adjustments. | ||
| View original record | W.B. 255. (100 T) (S.Y 816 6.5.19. G. 7460 -2- Hsl/LG18.12.19. Con'd. make it quite as good as with the Dunlop belt but we consider they make it sufficiently good so that we shall not receive… | ||
| img052 | Standardization sheet regarding the dynamo drive's spring on the tension rod, including remarks from Mr. Royce. | ||
| View original record | TO HS. from Rs. 11/Rs2/G4/8/21. X.3772 - DYNAMO DRIVE - SPRING ON TENSION ROD. Herewith please receive standardisation sheet for the above, upon which Mr. Royce has made the following remarks:-… | ||
| img053 | Standardisation of a contact breaker arm bush, replacing fibre with bakelite micarta. | ||
| View original record | R R 76a (5 H) (S H 268, 10-9-20) G 2/94 ORIGINAL. COMPLETED 20.10.21. STANDARDISATION OF CHASSIS PARTS. Date 13.9.21. No. 4411 Drawing No. Part List Description of Parts. Bush for contact breaker arm… | ||
| img054 | Standardisation document for a condenser with an earthed connection for battery ignition systems. | ||
| View original record | R R 755 (S H) (S H 768. 20-9-20) G 8954 ORIGINAL. COMPLETED 27.10.21 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date: 19.9.21. X No.4054. Description of Parts: Condenser for battery ignition with earthed… | ||
| img055 | Standardisation of chassis parts, specifically the Sleeve type Watford Magneto. | ||
| View original record | R R 755 (S H) (S H 268, 29-9-20) G 2254 ORIGINAL COMPLETED 18.11.21 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 15.9.21. Drawing No. 4181c. Description of Parts. Sleeve type Watford Magneto. Origin. To… | ||
| img056 | Standardisation of an improved fixing for the lid of a battery box. | ||
| View original record | STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. Improved fixing for Lid of Battery Box. Origin. To avoid the use of the untidy strap. Experimental Test Report. This scheme consists of two… | ||
| img057 | Standardisation of the Goshawk-11 Battery Ignition unit for the 40/50 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 755 (5 H) (S.J. 291. 19-10-21) G. 3057. COMPLETED 16.11.22. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. Goshawk-11 Battery Ignition unit for 40/50 H.P. Origin. Improved design.… | ||
| img058 | Standardisation Sheet for a G.II battery ignition unit on a 40/50 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from My/JW. My/JW3/139A/M27.10.22. STANDARDISATION SHEET NO. X.4344. G.II BATTERY IGNITION UNIT FOR 40/50 H.P. CHASSIS. RECEIVED 28 OCT 1922 We return herewith Standardisation Sheet for above,… | ||
| img059 | Standardisation of a self starter for pre-war chassis. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 755 (5 H.) (S.J.) 391. 12-10-21. G. 3057. ORIGINAL COMPLETED 16.11.22. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date: 3.11.22 X No.3558 Drawing No. R.1221 Part List R.1234/5. Description of Parts. SELF… | ||
| img060 | Returning a standardisation sheet and providing a cost estimate for fitting a self-starter to pre-war chassis. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from My/JW. RE. STANDARDISATION SHEET NO.X.3558 3/11/22. SELF-STARTER FOR PRE-WAR CHASSIS. We return herewith copy of above Standardisation Sheet. The Cost (without profit) of this job from the… | ||
| img061 | Standardisation proposal for a more durable Peto & Radford battery to replace the Exide type. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 755 (5 H) (S.J. 291). 1M-10-21. G. 2087. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. Peto & Radford Battery type BD.11 (simultaneously with Exide battery type 6BXRE5) Origin.… | ||
| img062 | Test report on a P & R Battery Type B.D.W.11. | ||
| View original record | EFC1/T3.3.22. X.3398 - P & R BATTERY TYPE B.D.W.11. Three of these batteries were received in an uncharged condition; they are of 75 a.h. rated capacity. The arrangement of cells is similar to our… | ||
| img063 | Recommendation to adopt the P & R battery for the 40/50 model as a simultaneous standard with the existing Exide battery. | ||
| View original record | X.3398 - P & R BATTERY FOR 40/50. This battery has thicker plates and is in every way built for durability. This results in a greater weight of battery proper and a larger lighting capacity, also with… | ||
| img064 | Road test report for a P & R B.D.11 battery for a 40/50 model. | ||
| View original record | Road Test Report. X.3398 - P & R B.D.11 BATTERY FOR 40/50. This battery has run in all 2,880 miles on 1 EX car, and during this period has given consistent satisfaction, both as regards lighting… | ||
| img065 | Standardisation of Chassis Parts form for a modification to the ignition switch. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 755 (5 M) (S.J. 291. 1-10-21. G. 2087. GOSHAWK COMPLETED 24.11.22 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. ORIGINAL. MODIFICATION TO IGNITION SWITCH. Origin. In order to arrange… | ||
| img066 | Standardisation of a longer ignition coil in a stabalite case for 40/50 HP and 20 HP models. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 75A-(5 H) (S.J. 29), 12-10-21: G. 3057. ORIGINAL COMPLETED 22.8.23 STANDARDISATION OF CHASSIS PARTS. Date 25.7.23. X No. 4596 Drawing No. Part List Description of Parts. Half inch longer Ignition… | ||
| img067 | The standardization and testing of a half-inch longer ignition coil in a stabalite case. | ||
| View original record | (Expl. & Road Test Report to accompany standardisation sheet). HALF INCH LONGER IGNITION COIL IN STABALITE CASE The present proposal is to standardise a combination of two items (coil and case) each… | ||
| img068 | The mileage testing of various coils on Goshawk engines, concluding with the benefits of an improved design. | ||
| View original record | contd:- -2- EFC1/T24.7.23. Coil. TG1. 3714 miles on 7-Goshawk-11. TG2. 1618 miles on 3-Goshawk-11. 1TG3 466 miles on 4-Goshawk-11 and several hundred miles on 5-Goshawk-11 at W.W. 2TG3. Several… | ||
| img069 | Standardisation of a push button switch cover made in Bakelite. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 755 (10M) (SL 72 16-7-23) MP 274954s. COMPLETED 25.2.24. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 31.1.24. X No. 2641 Description of Parts. PUSH BUTTON SWITCH COVER MADE IN BAKELITE. Origin:… | ||
| img070 | The performance and potential standardization of a Bakelite push-button starter switch. | ||
| View original record | BY. c. Wor. c. Sft. c. Mr. Brock. c. EFC. COPY. EP/14/H8.1.24. X.2641 - RE. 40/50 PRESS BUTTON STARTER SWITCH. One of the above, the case of which was made entirely of Bakelite was passed on to me on… | ||
| img071 | Stock levels and costs for a Bakelite push-button switch cover. | ||
| View original record | To Hs - from My/JW. My/JW/N2/139A/M7-2-24. X.No.2641 - Push-Button Switch Cover made in Bakelite. We return herewith copy of above Standardisation Sheet, with Costs filled in. Please note, we have… | ||
| img072 | Standardisation of a 40/50 condenser with 50% increased capacity for repair and replacement. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 755 (10M) (SL 72 18-7-23) MP 274954s. ORIGINAL COMPLETED 25.2.24. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 31.1.24. X No. 4423b Drawing No. Part List Description of Parts. 40/50 CONDENSER OF 50%… | ||
| img073 | Extract discussing the condition of points removed from a chassis after 9,500 miles of use. | ||
| View original record | EFC2/T30.1.24. C O P Y. Extract :- The points which have been removed from the chassis have clean (though not quite level) surfaces, and a good amount of platinum remains. It is known that these… | ||
| img074 | Performance of a 40/50 condenser with increased capacity after a 2,600 mile trial. | ||
| View original record | COPY EFC. c. to BY. EP4/H4.1.24. X.4423b - 40/50 CONDENSER OF INCREASED CAPACITY. With reference to your EFC2/T1.1.24. the condenser of increased capacity has now run about 2,600 miles on our Works… | ||
| img075 | Bench test report on standard ir-platinum points and a 40/50 mica condenser of larger capacity. | ||
| View original record | PC.11. TEST OF STANDARD IR-PLATINUM POINTS WITH 40/50 MICA CONDENSER OF LARGER CAPACITY. The bench test of the above two items, ir-platinum points IPQ and 40/50 mica condenser IM, is now completed,… | ||
| img076 | Test report on a 40/50 Mica Condenser of larger capacity, No. 4M. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. EFC. PC.12. Jan. 9th.1924. TEST OF 40/50 MICA CONDENSER OF LARGER CAPACITY No.4M. This condenser was fitted to 4.EX on 24.8.23. on which car it has run 3,138 miles. No trouble was experienced… | ||
| img077 | Returning a standardisation sheet for an improved type contact breaker for specific magnetos. | ||
| View original record | ORIGINAL [Triangle symbol] To Hs. from BJ. NJ18/H14.5.24. Standardisation sheet 4161. Improved Type Contact Breaker for Standard MO6 and MO1 Magnetos. We return herewith standardisation sheet as… | ||
| img078 | Standardisation of an improved type contact breaker for E.O.6 and R.O.I magnetos to increase durability and reduce noise. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 (10H) (SL391 2-11-23) MP 281297 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. IMPROVED TYPE CONTACT BREAKER FOR STANDARD E.O.6. AND R.O.I. MAGNETOS. Origin. Increased durability and… | ||
| img079 | Arrangement of dynamo and magneto drives. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 (10H) (SL391 2-11-23) MP 281297 COMPLETED 20.6.24 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date: 9.5.24 No. X 2752 / 516 Drawing No. Part List Description of Parts: ARRANGEMENT OF DYNAMO AND MAGNETO… | ||
| img080 | Standardisation of distributor gears on the magneto to reduce noise. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 (10M) (SL321 2-11-23) MP 281297 ORIGINAL COMPLETED 29.1.25 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 12.1.25 X No. 4648 Drawing No. Part List Description of Parts. DISTRIBUTOR GEARS ON MAGNETO.… | ||
| img081 | Standardisation of chassis parts, specifically aluminium brush holders for the 40/50 starter motor. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 (10M) (SL391 2-11-23) MP 281297 ORIGINAL COMPLETED 28.5.25. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. ALUMINIUM BRUSH HOLDERS FOR 40/50 STARTER MOTOR. Date 22.4.25. X No. 3728… | ||
| img082 | 40/50 starter motor with aluminium brush holders after a 10,335-mile test on car 98-NK. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. JB.96. 1.4.25. RE. 40/50 STARTER MOTOR WITH ALUM: BRUSH HOLDERS ON 98-NK CAR. This motor has now run 10,335 miles. Upon inspection, the brush holders and brushes were found to be in good… | ||
| img083 | Standardisation of a battery ignition contact breaker rubbing block made of bone grey fibre. | ||
| View original record | COMPLETED 14.8.25 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 21.7.25 X No. 4646 Description of Parts. BATTERY IGNITION CONTACT BREAKER RUBBING BLOCK OF BONE GREY FIBRE. Origin. To lessen wear.… | ||
| img084 | Standardisation of a modified distributor head and base to provide better ventilation and reduce corrosion. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 (10M) (DB130 12-9-24) MS 301225 ORIGINAL COMPLETED 27.1.26 STANDARDISATION OF CHASSIS PARTS. Date 19.12.25 Description of Parts: Modified dist. head and base to Lec. 2121 and D.71005/6… | ||
| img085 | Experimental test report on the blackening of ignition contact points due to oil vapour. | ||
| View original record | Extract from EFC6/T20725. ------------------- Experimental test report. It is now practically proved that the blackening effect on the ignition contact points which has sometimes occurred on some of… | ||
| img086 | Standardisation of a modified distributor head and base to improve ventilation. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 (10M) (DB130 12-9-24) MS 301225 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 19.12.25 No. 8591 Description of Parts: Modified dist. head and base to Lec. 2121X and D.71005/6 providing for better… | ||
| img087 | Test report and circulation memo regarding the standardisation of chassis parts. | ||
| View original record | STANDARDISATION OF CHASSIS PARTS Drawing No. Part No. Experimental Test Report. (Faded mirrored text, likely reads: After these parts have covered X miles the part was removed for examination. All… | ||
| img088 | Standardisation of chassis parts for a rigid fixed contact point support for cutout. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 (10M) (DB130 12-9-24) MS 301225 -ORIGINAL- COMPLETED 1.3.26. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 5.2.26 Description of Parts: RIGID FIXED CONTACT POINT SUPPORT FOR CUTOUT. No. 4105 Drawing… | ||
| img089 | Standardisation of chassis parts, specifically contact points from a second source of supply. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 (10M) (DB130 12-9-24) MS 301225 ORIGINAL. COMPLETED 1.3.26. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 5.2.26 Description of Parts: CONTACT POINTS BY MESSRS. REYNOLDS. (STANDARD BY MESSRS. JOHNSON… | ||
| img090 | Standardisation of an electrical cutout moving contact point spring support. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 (10H) (DB130 12-8-24) MS 301225 ORIGINAL COMPLETED 14.6.26 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 25.5.26 X No. 4105C. Description of Parts: ELECTRICAL CUTOUT MOVING CONTACT POINT SPRING… | ||
| img091 | Standardisation of a moulded Redmanol case for the ignition coil to reduce cost and improve appearance. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 (10M) (DB130 12-9-24) MS 301225 COMPLETED 14.6.26 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 31.5.26 X No. 4079 Drawing No. Part List Description of Parts: Moulded Redmanol Case for Ignition Coil.… | ||
| img092 | Standardisation of an ammeter made by Messrs. Elliott Bros. for chassis parts. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 (10H) (DB130 12-9-24) MS 301225 ORIGINAL COMPLETED 27.6.26 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 27.5.26 Description of Parts AMMETER MADE BY MESSRS. ELLIOTT BROS. Origin. Desirability of… | ||
| img093 | Alteration to the starter actuator box lubrication to prevent the seizing of pins. | ||
| View original record | RR 288A (10H) (SL 72 18-7-23) MP 274954A ORIGINAL COMPLETED 19.10.26 ALTERATIONS TO R.R. AERO ENGINE PARTS. 40/50 HP. CHASSIS. CONDOR EAGLE FALCON HAWK DATE 24.9.26 Description of Parts Starter -… | ||
| img094 | Standardisation of an ignition coil with a finer primary winding (Redmanol Case). | ||
| View original record | RR 758 (10M) (DB130 12-9-24) MS 301225 ORIGINAL COMPLETED 19.10.26 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 16.9.26 No. 4653 Drawing No. D.51403 Description of Parts: IGNITION COIL WITH FINER PRIMARY… | ||
| img095 | Standardisation report for an ignition governor oil relay piston using metal packing rings. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 (10M) (DB130 12-9-24) MS 301225 ORIGINAL COMPLETED 20.10.26 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 23.9.26 X No. 7685 Drawing No. 2242/44. Part L.O.P. List E. 74694 Description of Parts:… | ||
| img096 | Standardisation of securing the distribution box cover with round thumb screws. | ||
| View original record | RR 758 (10M) (DB130 12-9-24) MS 301225 ORIGINAL COMPLETED 20.10.26 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 22.9.26 Description of Parts: DISTRIBUTION BOX COVER SECURED IN POSITION BY ROUND THUMB… | ||
| img097 | Standardisation of a 40/50 Dynamo with narrow brushes and an increased air gap from .015' to .020'. | ||
| View original record | RR 78B REVISED (10M) (DE 649 9-12-26) BM. 2/1167. ORIGINAL COMPLETED 30.5.27 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 11.5.27 X No. 8671 Description of Parts. 40/50 DYNAMO OF TYPE WITH NARROW BRUSHES &… | ||
| img098 | Questionnaire regarding the standardisation of a new chassis part. | ||
| View original record | STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS (1) The number of the first chassis on which the new part will be fitted. To Willes F. series. (2) Date when the chassis will be handed to test. 2.4.28. (3) Cost of… | ||
| img099 | Standardisation of tungsten contact points for battery ignition, comparing them to platinum points. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 REVISED (10M) (DE 649-26) SM. 2/1157. "ORIGINAL" COMPLETED 21.9.27 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 6.9.27 X No. 2894 Drawing No. D.51560 D.51408 Part List Description of Parts. TUNGSTEN… | ||
| img100 | Standardisation of chassis parts concerning further contact points for battery ignition. | ||
| View original record | STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. S.9.B. FURTHER CONTACT POINTS FOR BATTERY IGNITION. To reduce Cost of spare parts and compare with existing material. (1) The number of the chassis on which the new… | ||
| img101 | Road test report detailing the performance of tungsten contact points over various mileages. | ||
| View original record | Road Test Report TUNGSTEN CONTACT POINTS 6.9.27 Run 10,000 miles on 8-EX. Fitted at end of run. * 7,500 " 10-G3. Changed due to pitting and misfiring. * 5,400 " 98-NK. Misfiring developed. * 7,800 "… | ||
| img102 | Standardisation of a ballast resistance nickel wire for the chassis. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 REVISED (10H) (DE444 6-10-26) BM. ORIGINAL COMPLETED 23.9.27 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 9.9.27 Description of Parts. BALLAST RESISTANCE OF 39" OF 33 SWG. NICKEL WIRE IN PLACE OF 25"… | ||
| img103 | Form concerning the standardisation of a chassis part for the 40/50 and 20 HP models. | ||
| View original record | STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS X.V.T.O Item taken up by trial sanction. 40/50 ... and/or 20 H.P. (1) The number of the first chassis on which new part will be fitted. E2. L. (2) The date when… | ||
| img104 | Standardisation of a Watford Sleeveless Type EW6 Magneto. | ||
| View original record | RR 785 REVISED (10H) (DE 649 9-12-26) 5M. 2/1187. ORIGINAL COMPLETED 2.12.27 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. WATFORD SLEEVELESS TYPE EW6 MAGNETO. Origin. To improve silence and… | ||
| img105 | Implementation and associated costs of a new standardized chassis part. | ||
| View original record | STANDARDISATION OF CHASSIS PARTS A.T.P. X (1) The number of the first chassis on which the new part will be fitted. When existing stock has been used. (2) Date when the chassis will be handed to test.… | ||
| img106 | Standardisation of a battery ignition contact breaker to improve the performance and life of tungsten points. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 REVISED (10H) (DE 649 9-12-26) BM. 2/1157. ORIGINAL COMPLETED 22.12.27 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 14.11.27 No. 8692 Drawing No. Part List Description of Parts. Battery ignition… | ||
| img107 | Questionnaire form regarding the standardisation of a chassis part, outlining implementation details and costs. | ||
| View original record | S.O. 11,421 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS 16/X 9888 (1) The number of the first chassis on which the new part will be fitted. F2. and M. (2) Date when the chassis will be handed to test. 9.4.28 /… | ||
| img108 | Standardisation of the battery box in the chassis frame. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 REVISED (10H) (DE 649 9-12-26) 5M. 2/1157. COMPLETED 4.4.28 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. [Stamped in purple ink: ORIGINAL] Date 7.11.27 X No. 7535 Description of Parts. BATTERY BOX IN THE… | ||
| img109 | Standardisation form for a new part to be fitted to a G-2-B series chassis. | ||
| View original record | STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS (1) The number of the first chassis on which the new part will be fitted. G-2-B series. (2) Date when the chassis will be handed to test. 12.11.28. (3) Cost of… | ||
| img110 | Standardisation of 'Maconite' insulated H.T. wires for the chassis. | ||
| View original record | RR 785 REVISED (10M) (D.C. 777-29-2-28) MC C.LTD COMPLETED 3.6.28 STANDARDISATION OF CHASSIS PARTS. Date 14.5.28 X No. 3860 Description of Parts. 'MACONITE' INSULATED H.T. WIRES. Origin. Better… | ||
| img111 | Form for the standardisation of chassis parts, specifically regarding a 'Timcam' insulator. | ||
| View original record | [Header] STANDARDISATION OF CHASSIS PARTS [Details] 2880 X 'TIMCAM' INSULATOR A.G. WITH (1) The number of the chassis on which the new part will be fitted. When existing stocks have been used. (2)… | ||
| img112 | Standardisation of a battery ignition bakelite distributor rotor of the mushroom type. | ||
| View original record | RR 785 REVISED (10M) (D.C. 777-29-2-28) MC C.LTD COMPLETED 7.6.28. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 12.5.28 No. 8690 Description of Parts. BATTERY IGNITION BAKELITE DISTRIBUTOR ROTOR OF THE… | ||
| img113 | Introduction of new standardized parts for 40/50 HP and 20 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | STANDARDISATION OF CHASSIS PARTS 40/50 HP. (1) The number of the first chassis on which the new part will be fitted. G.2. series. (2) Date when the chassis will be handed to test. 27.8.28 (3) Cost of… | ||
| img114 | Standardisation of a 40/50 HP. Dynamo - 28 Slot Armature. | ||
| View original record | RR 785 REVISED (10H) (D.C. 777-29-2-28) MC C.L. COMPLETED 2.10.28 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 20.7.28 X No. 8672 Description of Parts. 40/50 HP. DYNAMO - 28 SLOT ARMATURE. Origin. Further… | ||
| img115 | Standardisation of Chassis Parts form for Drawing No. OC.06, detailing a new part for the H. series chassis. | ||
| View original record | STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS FEATURE FOR - DRAWING NO. OC.06 X 44 2672 (1) The number of the first chassis on which the new part will be fitted. H. series. (2) Date when the chassis will be handed… | ||
| img116 | Standardisation of the electrical connection of the cutout shunt coil to the dynamo terminal. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 REVISED (10H) (DE 849 9-12-26) BM. 2/1187. COMPLETED 9.5.29 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 5.9.28 No. 7740 Description of Parts. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION OF POSITIVE END OF CUTOUT SHUNT… | ||
| img117 | Standardisation of a Phantom II starter motor main armature return spring. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 REVISED (10H) (DF 657 4-1-29) BM. 2/5943 COMPLETED 19.12.29. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 30.11.29 Description of Parts. Phantom II starter motor main armature return spring of higher… | ||
| img118 | Standardisation proposal for an improved design of ignition coil for chassis parts. | ||
| View original record | RR 785 REVISED (10M) (D.C. 777 - 29 - 2 - 28) MC C.L.TD ORIGINAL COMPLETED 2.5.30 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 4.4.30 No. 8712 Drawing No. Part List Description of Parts. Ignition Coil of… | ||
| img119 | The design improvements for an ignition coil. | ||
| View original record | IGNITION COIL OF IMPROVED DESIGN. The points of improved design incorporated in this coil are as follows :- (1) Primary wound on Paxolin tube over the core thus obviating the use of the two copper… | ||
| img120 | Standardisation of chassis parts, specifically for aluminium ignition tubes without ebonite covering. | ||
| View original record | RR 795 REVISED (10M) (OF 697 4-1-29) BM. 2/5243 COMPLETED 4.7.30. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 11.6.30 Description of Parts. ALUMINIUM IGNITION TUBES WITHOUT EBONITE COVERING. Origin. To… | ||
| img121 | Standardisation of an accessory distribution box for chassis parts. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 REVISED (IOM) (OF 687 4-1-29) SM. ORIGINAL. COMPLETED 4.7.30. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 20.6.30. X No. 7741b. Description of Parts. Accessory distribution box with two supplies,… | ||
| img122 | Standardisation of Morganite EG2 grade brushes for 40/50 & 'S.S.' dynamos as an alternative. | ||
| View original record | RR 758 REVISED (10M) (D.C. 777-29-2-28) M.C.LTD X 8673 COMPLETED 9.7.29 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 14.3.29 Description of Parts. MORGANITE EG2 GRADE BRUSHES FOR 40/50 & 'S.S.' DYNAMOS (as… | ||
| img123 | Proposal to standardize the Ferranti Ammeter as an alternative source of supply to the standard Elliott ammeter. | ||
| View original record | RR 785 REVISED (10M) (OG 348 19-7-28) Sh: 6/643. COMPLETED 14.7.30. ORIGINAL STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 25.6.30. No. 3498. Description of Parts. FERRANTI AMMETER. (as second string to… | ||
| img124 | Standardisation of a switchbox, distribution box, and field resistance unit for dynamo output control. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 REVISED (10H) (OF 657 4-1-29) BM. 2/5943 ORIGINAL COMPLETED 3.9.30. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 18.6.30. X No. 6016. Description of Parts. Switchbox, distribution box and field… | ||
| img125 | Standardisation proposal for a straight battery series connecting link. | ||
| View original record | RR 795 REVISED (10H) (DG 545 19-7-29) SM. 6/643. COMPLETED 8.9.30. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. STRAIGHT BATTERY SERIES CONNECTING LINK. Origin: For greater clearance of… | ||
| img126 | Standardisation of a 48 coil armature dynamo with pole piece modification for high output. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 REVISED (10M) (DP 687 4-1-29) BM. 2/5943. COMPLETED 12.9.30 ORIGINAL STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 18.6.30. [X] No. 6006. Description of Parts. 48 coil armature dynamo with pole piece… | ||
| img127 | Standardisation of chassis parts, specifically Watford Magnetos type EW6A fitted with Tungsten contact points. | ||
| View original record | RR 785 (10H) (3-7-30) BM. 5/2571. ORIGINAL COMPLETED 6.10.30. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 12.9.30. X No. 7792. Description of Parts. WATFORD MAGNETOS TYPE EW6A FITTED WITH TUNGSTEN CONTACT… | ||
| img128 | Standardisation report for a backing light and switch. | ||
| View original record | RR 752 REVISED (10H) (DG 345 19-7-29) 5M. 5/643. ORIGINAL COMPLETED 8.11.30 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 26.8.30. X No. 6029. Description of Parts. BACKING LIGHT AND SWITCH. Origin. To show… | ||
| img129 | Standardisation of a moulded Dagenite vent plug for Phantom II batteries. | ||
| View original record | RR 758 (10M) (3-7-30) BM. 6/2571. ORIGINAL COMPLETED 12.11.30. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 31.10.30 X No. 7535 Description of Parts. MOULDED DAGENITE VENT PLUG FOR P & R. PHANTOM II… | ||