Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| img001 | Recommendation to adopt the new Lucas Cut-out as standard based on its reliability and performance. | ||
| View original record | To H. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to K. c. to De. c. to BY. c. to EP. Lucas Wor + yrd. y4349 ORIGINAL IMPROVED LUCAS CUT-OUT. From what we have seen of the working of the new Lucas Cut-out, we would… | ||
| img002 | Recommendation for the adoption of a new cut-out and further development with Lucas's. | ||
| View original record | contd. -2- Rsl/LG4.7.21. ------------ should have to have for existing cars additional wiring and cost. After consideration of all the points, we have no hesitation in recommending the adoption of… | ||
| img003 | Unsatisfactory output of the Lucas Dynamo for the 40/50 chassis, comparing cutting-in speeds with different axle ratios. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to E. c. to D. c. to BY. ORIGINAL <4352 X4211 <3014b DYNAMO FOR 40/50 CHASSIS. From experience we cannot agree that the output of the present Lucas Dynamo will be… | ||
| img004 | Axle ratios and their impact on dynamo cutting-in speeds for the 40/50 chassis. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten] rather have put modern / double - CH putting in Tandem or tandem do now to sheets Also have embodying this on two [Typed] contd. -2- It will be noticed that changing the axle ratio from… | ||
| img005 | Dissatisfaction with the Lucas Company's electrical equipment and future contract terms. | ||
| View original record | To C.J. from R. Copy to WORKS COMMITTEE. X 4165 X 30141 X 4352 X 4349 RE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - PARAGRAPH 5 & LONG PARAGRAPH OF MINUTES OF WORKS' COMMITTEE MEETING OF 27/6/21. There seems nothing for… | ||
| img006 | Reliability issues with dynamo, cut-out, and fuse components. | ||
| View original record | To CJ. from R. -2- R1/G1/7/21 Contd. cause trouble to the windings or commutator. The brush holders, although nicely made, have a rigid arm to keep the carbon on the commutator, such a rigid arm is… | ||
| img007 | Successfully resolving and standardising issues regarding Exide battery reliability and dynamo belt tension. | ||
| View original record | To CJ. from R. -3- R1/G1/7/21 Contd. It must also be remembered that some want of reliability has occurred in the Exide batteries, and the difficulty of keeping the dynamo belt with the right degree… | ||
| img008 | Further notes discussing the unreliability of Lucas electrical equipment, dynamos, and potential replacement options. | ||
| View original record | To CJ. from H. Copy to Works Committee, Copy to Hs. & EPC. ORIGINAL R10/G2/7/21. X.4165. X.304G. FURTHER NOTES RE LUCAS ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT TO BE READ WITH THOSE OF 1/7/21. X.4352 X.294 X.2515 X.3946… | ||
| img009 | Reliability of fuses and fuse holders, and questioning a committee decision. | ||
| View original record | To C.J. from R. -2- R10/G2/7/21 Contd. Are the fuses and fuse holders reliable ? If they are unreliable, it is no use continuing to put them on cars. To carry two spare fuse holders already loaded,… | ||
| img010 | Difficulties and proposed design changes for petrol tank fittings in response to U.S.A. complaints. | ||
| View original record | ORIGINAL. To R.R. of America Inc. from R. (For the attention of OY.) Copy to CJ. Belknap. * WOR. * HS. ✓ * EH. * DA. * BY. * EP. [Stamp: FO RECEIVED JUL 14 1921] X3719 RE U.S.A. COMPLAINTS. PETROL… | ||
| img011 | Letter discussing vacuum feed systems and a hot spot induction system for low-grade gasoline. | ||
| View original record | TOR.R. of America Inc. From R. -2- RS/G12/7/21 Contd. A small fitting could be attached to this plate, sufficiently large to carry the filter and the pipe connection. If we could use a vacuum feed to… | ||
| img012 | Methods of heating the carburettor and throttle, including using exhaust gases and the implications for using alcohol as fuel. | ||
| View original record | To R.R. of America Inc. from R. -3- R8/G12/7/21 Contd. the carburettor and throttle (which our tests shew definitely beneficial) that can be obtained with water. Any slight increase of temperature… | ||
| img013 | Starter carburettor, speedometer drive, chassis weight, and battery ignition. | ||
| View original record | To R.R. of America Inc. from R. -4- RG/G12/7/21 Contd. in the cooling system. STARTER CARBURETTOR. X4396 Accompanied with this we send particulars of the small attached carburettor and its control… | ||
| img014 | Comparison of platinum-iridium versus tungsten for use in contact points. | ||
| View original record | To R.R. of America Inc. from R. -5- RB/G12/7/21 Contd. TUNGSTEN V. PLATINUM. x2894. X 1818. Mr. Hives now points out that the contact points should have platinum-iridium faces instead of tungsten if… | ||