Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| Scan001 | Title page for a 'General' section. | ||
| View original record | GENERAL. | ||
| Scan002 | Short typed memo regarding attached papers and a request for news. | ||
| View original record | X4165 S/W. EFC. H2/TB/6.7.23 Please see attached papers. I did give them to PN. to talk to you about, but he failed to see you the last time he was at W. Perhaps you would let me have your news. H. | ||
| Scan003 | Risks of a loose positive battery terminal lead and proposing solutions. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten text top left: EFC (crossed out) Handwritten text top centre: H - I was unable to see EFC P.N 23/ Typed text: Stl/TB/14.6.23 To H. from St. Referring to my Memo No. 5057 on Ch. 17-JG.,… | ||
| Scan004 | Follow-up report on troubleshooting electrical and starter motor issues for customer A.P. Eccles. | ||
| View original record | POST-WAR. Memorandum No. 1057. 1. H. 2. Py. 3. Rl. Copies to - C. Hx(2) ZP. Br. Re:- A.P. Eccles, Caldy Manor, West Kirby, Cheshire. Chassis No. 17-JG. Regd. No. MA-6313 Ch. delivered 20.9.21. Comp.… | ||
| Scan005 | The satisfactory performance of a new air pump. | ||
| View original record | -2- Memorandum No. 5057. The new air pump which Frith fitted on that occasion has proved entirely satisfactory and has overcome the deficiency of pressure which had previously been experienced. St.… | ||
| Scan006 | Changes to electrical wiring connections to resolve a fault with the push button switch earthing. | ||
| View original record | .x4165 W/S. To H. from EFC. EFC2/T7.7.23. With reference to H2/TB/6.7.23, St1/TB/14.6.23 and St2/TB/1.6.23, re electrical wiring connections on 40/50, a standardisation sheet was completed on 6.6.21… | ||
| Scan007 | Title page or section divider for the 'Ammeter'. | ||
| View original record | AMMETER | ||
| Scan008 | Query regarding a customer's failed ammeter, disputing the diagnosis of it being overloaded. | ||
| View original record | x 41 17a Cx/DH15/LR.22.11.23. S/W. (Hs). re: Captain Slade. EFC Dear Hives, We have recently had an old client, who took delivery of a post war car, and the ammeter gave out. He returned this to N.,… | ||
| Scan009 | Potential fault with a client's ammeter related to it being earthed to the chassis frame. | ||
| View original record | W/S. X4-117 To Cx/DH. from EFC. EFCB/T23.11.23. RE CAPTAIN SLADE. Answering your Cx/DH15/LR. 22.11.23, asking for information regarding a client's ammeter which gave out, the reason for which was… | ||
| Scan010 | Cover page for the 'Battery' section. | ||
| View original record | BATTERY | ||
| Scan011 | Correspondence regarding a failed battery cell from chassis 32-CW, requesting a free of charge replacement from the makers. | ||
| View original record | EFC. X.604 D/BP20/CW6.1.21. re - chassis 32-CW We have received from A. C. Penman Ltd., one cell from the Battery supplied with this car. The customer states that the cell has actually failed in… | ||
| Scan012 | Faulty accumulator cell for chassis 92-CW, requesting a decision on payment responsibility. | ||
| View original record | X60Y COPY. Wd. D/BP/CC11/OG6.1.21 re - Chassis 92-CW A.E. Bond The faulty accumulator cell was received from the above customer as per G/R.201989 of the 17th ult. and was handed over to the Test Dept.… | ||
| Scan013 | Failed chloride cell on chassis 32-CW and its free-of-charge replacement for the customer. | ||
| View original record | X 604 To D/BP. from EFC. EFC9/T7.1.21. RE CHASSIS 32-CW - CHLORIDE CELL. With reference to your note D/BP20/CW6.1.21, we have examined this cell and we think that the customer should be supplied with… | ||
| Scan014 | Follow-up letter regarding payment for a faulty battery replacement on Chassis 92-CW. | ||
| View original record | x 604 Wd HE RECEIVED D/BP/CC2/OG18.1.21 re - Chassis 92-CW A.E. Bond We shall be glad if you will kindly let us have a reply to our D/BP/CC11/OG6.1.21 regarding "who pays" for the replacement of the… | ||
| Scan015 | Liability for a faulty cell on chassis 92-CW, pending inspection. | ||
| View original record | X607 To Shipping Office. c. Wd. EFC9/T21.1.21. CHASSIS 92-CW - A.E. BOND. - FAULTY CELL. It has apparently been put up to me to decide who pays for the faulty cell mentioned in your R/BP/CC11/CG6121,… | ||
| Scan016 | Requesting a battery for chassis 4-PP be sent to the Experimental Electrical Laboratory for examination. | ||
| View original record | X.604 To Chat. from EFC. EFC2/T2.2.21. X604 RE CHASSIS 4-PP - BATTERY. With regard to this matter, reference D/BP/16/CW, will you kindly have this battery sent over to our Experimental Elec.… | ||
| Scan017 | Faulty batteries returned for examination from chassis 4-PP. | ||
| View original record | X 604 (filed 4-2-21) EFC CHAT. (struck through) D/EP16/CW. re - chassis 4-PP The owner of this car has returned the batteries to us for examination, and complains that they are faulty. We have no… | ||
| Scan018 | Customer's request for a spare battery that can be kept in reserve indefinitely for chassis 43-AE. | ||
| View original record | E.F.C. Electrical D.O. X.607. D/BP13/CW13. 5.21. X607 re - chassis 43-AE. Hurliman. The owner of this chassis requires a spare battery which he wishes to keep in reserve until such times as he finds… | ||
| Scan019 | Battery storage options and recommendations for chassis 43-AE. | ||
| View original record | D/BP. from EFC. x607 EFC1/T31.5.21. X.607 - BATTERY FOR CHASSIS 43-AE - HURLIMAN. Answering your D/BP13/CW13.5.21 we have taken up this matter with the Chloride Co. and are informed that there is no… | ||
| Scan020 | Request to examine a cell removed from a 12-volt battery and report on whether a free replacement should be issued. | ||
| View original record | X607 D/BP23/CW 7.6.21. EFC. RECEIVED DEPT X607 We have received from Messrs. Grose, Ltd., a cell removed from a 12 volt battery supplied with one of our new chassis. This is in the Stores. Will you… | ||
| Scan021 | Communication regarding the free-of-charge repair of returned Exide batteries. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 238a (50 T) (S.H. 986, 19-2-21) G. 3069 X607 EFC. Copy to D/SP. Wd/GHB6/W9621. 9th June.1921. X.607 - EXIDE BATTERIES. Please note we have received a communication from Messrs. The Chloride… | ||
| Scan022 | Replacement of a battery for chassis 62-LE from Grosse, Limited. | ||
| View original record | X607. EFO. D/BP6/CW9.6.21. X607. Re - Battery ex Grosse, Limited. Marefair. Northampton -------------------------------------------------------------- With reference to our memo of the 7th inst., we… | ||
| Scan023 | Cracked ebonite battery container, attributing the fault to mishandling rather than a design defect. | ||
| View original record | X.607. To D/BP. from EFC. EFC1/T10.6.21. X.607 - RE EXIDE BATTERIES.- MESSRS. GROSE LTD. Referring to your D/BP23/CW 7.6.21 and D/BP6/CW9.6.21, we have obtained and examined this cell and find that… | ||
| Scan024 | Complaint from Rippon Bros. regarding faulty batteries supplied with chassis 24-CE. | ||
| View original record | X. 607. E.F.C. D/EP14/CW7..7.21. re - Chassis 24-CE. We give below, extract of letter from Rippon Bros. regarding batteries supplied with this chassis "We find on coming to use the accumulators for… | ||
| Scan025 | Examination report on three faulty Exide battery cells from Messrs. Rippon Bros. | ||
| View original record | To D/BP. from EFC/LF. c. Wd/Ms. X 607 EPC/LF1/T19.7.21. X.607 - RE EXIDE BATTERIES. Referring to the three cells from Messrs. Rippon Bros. which were sent to us for examination, we have examined these… | ||
| Scan026 | Return of three X.607 Exide Batteries to the manufacturer for examination and report. | ||
| View original record | X607. EFC. a. to D/Chat. c. to D/BP. (Struck through) Wd/GHB5/W22721. 22nd July, 1921 [STAMP: RECEIVED] [STAMP: FC JUL 28 1921] We have your memo EFC/LF1/T19.7.21 in which you wish us to return 3… | ||
| Scan027 | Two damaged battery cells from chassis 39-TW, quoting the owner's explanation and asking whether to charge for the replacements. | ||
| View original record | X.607. D/BP/LH23/A10.8.21. c to EFC. re chassis 39-TW. - Geoffrey Summers Esqr., We have received from the above owner two Cells from the Starting Battery of this car. We have already supplied two… | ||
| Scan028 | The examination of failed Exide cells and assigning responsibility to the Chloride Company. | ||
| View original record | X.607 To Wd. from RFC. c. to EP. EFC1/T17.11.21. X.607 - EXIDE CELLS. We have now examined in the Test Dept. two further Exide batteries from 150 BW and 41TE. In each case the batteries have… | ||
| Scan029 | Exide batteries for chassis 56-FW, attaching an extract from the Paris Depot for comment. | ||
| View original record | X607 WD. from EP. (text crossed out) c. to EY. c. to EFC. EP/Thn7/H23.11.21. Re. EXIDE BATTERIES. Re Chassis 56-FW. HEMERET. We attach hereto extract of memo we have received from Paris Depot for your… | ||
| Scan030 | Extract from a Paris memo regarding a faulty Exide battery in a client's chassis and recurring issues with Exide accumulators. | ||
| View original record | Re Chassis 56-FW. Mr. J. Hemeret. Extract of Paris memo Wa2/Go17.11.21. " We should be obliged if you would give us a decision on the following matter. When above client's chassis was delivered we… | ||
| Scan031 | Issues with Exide batteries, referencing a report received from the Paris depot. | ||
| View original record | HW. from EP. a. to WH. c. to EFC. F.R. X 607 FR EP/Thn7/H24.11.21. Re. EXIDE BATTERIES. We attach hereto copy of memo we have received from Paris together with translation of the report they refer to.… | ||
| Scan032 | Letter detailing ongoing issues and complaints regarding faulty Exide batteries, specifically plate buckling, in chassis 79-PE and other cars. | ||
| View original record | RE. EXIDE BATTERIES. CHASSIS 79-PE. Ps4/JP10.11.21. [STAMP: RECEIVED NOV 25 with clock face] We have recently had cases of mysterious buckling of the plates in batteries. One of our customers, Madame… | ||
| Scan033 | Questioning the satisfaction with Exide batteries and proposing a switch to a French-made alternative. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - 1. Are you convinced that the Exide batteries now being supplied by the Exide people are giving every satisfaction. 2. In view of the tremendous reduction in price and as the batteries which are… | ||
| Scan034 | Translated report from the technical department to the Paris agency regarding an irreparable Exide battery. | ||
| View original record | Translation. REPORT FROM TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT TO PARIS AGENCY. RE YOUR ORDER 2.373 V. EXIDE BATTERY, 12 VOLTS, 80 AMPERES HOURS. Examination of this battery shows: 2 elements, the plates of which are… | ||
| Scan035 | The handling of 2-volt cells for chassis 152-BW and a planned visit from the Chloride Electrical Storage Co.Ltd. | ||
| View original record | EP from Wd. c.to D/BF c.to EFC. X.607 RECEIVED Wd17/NJ30.11.21. Re Chassis 152-BW. - Rose. Yours EP/HS12/030.11.21. The 2 volt. cell referred to in your note should remain in Test Dept. until a… | ||
| Scan036 | Attaching a letter from Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. and requesting particulars be obtained for them. | ||
| View original record | EP. from Wd. [crossed out] c. to By. c. to EFC. c. to D/Wn. X.607 Wd4/NJ5.12.21. I attach hereto (to EP, By. & EFC) copy of D/Wn10/ER 26.11.21. I also send to all concerned copy of a letter from the… | ||
| Scan037 | Customer's complaint about accumulator (battery) failure in Ceylon. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. Wd. D/Wn10/ER26.11.21. In correspondence with a customer (Mr. Ronald Alford) relating to his account, we have recently received a letter from the customer, pointing out that he has taken his… | ||
| Scan038 | Letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. regarding a faulty accumulator in Ceylon and requesting more information. | ||
| View original record | COPY OF LETTER RECEIVED FROM:- THE CHLORIDE ELECTRICAL STORAGE CO, LTD., CLIFTON JUNCTION, NR. MANCHESTER. OUR REF: ECM/LB. Messrs Rolls-Royce Ltd., Nightingale Road, DERBY. 3rd December, 1921. Dear… | ||
| Scan039 | Letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. concerning service stations in India and Ceylon. | ||
| View original record | -2- So confident are we of this fact that we are just about to arrange for Service Stations throughout India and Ceylon. Yours faithfully, THE CHLORIDE ELECTRICAL STORAGE CO. LTD. (sgd) E. C.… | ||
| Scan040 | Summarising correspondence regarding customer issues with Exide batteries in France and the attached responsive action from Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | X.607. 1000 ? (S H. 788. 10-19-?) G. 1047 MP. from Wd. c. to By. d. to EPC. e. to Sn. Wd5/NJS.12.21. [STAMP: RECEIVED] Exide Batteries in France. Please refer to:- EP/Thn7/H23.11.21 re chassis 56-FW.… | ||
| Scan041 | Letter from a battery supplier regarding service issues and proposed solutions in France. | ||
| View original record | COPY OF LETTER RECEIVED FROM:- THE CHLORIDE ELECTRICAL STORAGE CO, LTD., CLIFTON JUNCTION, NR. MANCHESTER. OUR REF: EGM/VW. Messrs Rolls Royce Ltd., Nightingale Road, DERBY. December 2nd., 1921. Dear… | ||
| Scan042 | Mr. Ronald Alford's pre-war car, number 1-RB, and its batteries. | ||
| View original record | X.607 [Stamped: RECEIVED DEC 7] AT Wd. from EP. [struck through] c. to EY. [struck through] c. to EFC. c. to S.W. [struck through] Re Batteries - R. Alford Esq - EP/Thn11/F6.12.21. As we understand… | ||
| Scan043 | Agreed charges for Exide battery repairs and recharging from the Chloride Electric Storage Co. | ||
| View original record | EP. from Wd. c. to EFC. c. to D/BP. c. to My/WFH. c. to OO/CHB. X.607 Wd9/FJ13.1.22. Exide Batteries. Referring to EP/T4/F23.11.21, EP/T3/F24.11.21, Wd6/NJ21.12.21, EP/CEP.1/C23.12.21, Wd11/NJ5.1.22… | ||
| Scan044 | Letter detailing repair quotes from Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd for several Exide batteries. | ||
| View original record | E. from Wd. c. to D/W. c. to D/E. c. to EPC. X607 Wd3/NJ3.2.22. Re Exide Batteries. Yours EP/CEP2/C21.12.21. After a delay, which appears to us to be quite unreasonable, we have today received a… | ||
| Scan045 | List of batteries examined by Mr. Clark and Mr. McKinnon. | ||
| View original record | Mr. Clark. X607 7.2.22. Please note list of batteries examined by yourself and Mr. McKinnon to-day. 1. 12 V battery, chassis No.71TW. RR 2. 12 " Test Dept. battery. C 3. 12 " " ". C 4. 12 ". Battery… | ||
| Scan046 | Internal memorandum regarding repairs, renewals, and charges for Exide batteries. | ||
| View original record | md. C. to B.P. C. to D.L. c. to EFC. X.607 RP/CEP3/EC9.2.22. RE. EXIDE BATTERIES. We thank you for your memo' Wd3/MJ3.2.22, and note the Chlotide Co's remarks. With regard to the 3 - 12 volt batteries… | ||
| Scan047 | Proposal to repair Exide batteries and seeking client approval for the charges. | ||
| View original record | D.EP. [Struck through] c. to S.L. [Struck through] c. to Wd. [Struck through] c. to EFC. A.T. x607 EP/CEP5/EC10.2.22. Re - Exide Batteries. Further to our EP/CEP3/EC9.2.22, and Wd's memo'… | ||
| Scan048 | Letter concerning a dispute with the Chloride Co. over their refusal to repair a battery for chassis 1-GE. | ||
| View original record | EP. from Wd. c. to D/BE c. to EFC. X 607 Wd2/NJ10.3.22. Re Chassis 1-GE. Yours EP/CEP11/EC7.3.22. Your protest against the Chloride Co's refusal to repair the battery ex above chassis free of charge… | ||
| Scan049 | Letter regarding a cracked battery cell case on Chassis 1-QE and a decision not to pursue a repair claim. | ||
| View original record | Wd. c. to D/EP. c. to EFC. X.1607 EP/CEP5/EC13.3.22. Re. Chassis 1-QE. ------------------ In answer to your Wd2/NJ10.3.22, our inspector referred to in charge of the batteries is unfortunately absent… | ||
| Scan050 | The inspection of faulty Chloride batteries from various customer chassis, with decisions on repairs and returns. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 199 (350T) (SD676 19-7-17) MP18086 c. to EFC. A.T. X.604 [STAMP: RECEIVED 8 APR 1922 Hs] EP/CEP1/E06.4.22. RE. FAULTY CHLORIDE BATTERIES. MR. McKinnon the Chloride representative has to-day… | ||
| Scan051 | Faulty 2-volt Exide cell from Chassis 14-PP, detailing its condition and a dispute over free renovation. | ||
| View original record | wd. c. to D.BF. c. to EHC. RE. CHASSIS 14 - PP. Clyde Auto. Shipping Office ref. D/BP/LH3/B6.4.22. We have received from the above 1 - 2 volt Exide Cell alleged to be faulty. This has been dismantled… | ||
| Scan052 | Responding to comments regarding the condition and handling of returned faulty chloride batteries. | ||
| View original record | X 607. #4 from EP. S.EP. c. to EFC. EP/Thn9/H25.4.22. Re. FAULTY CHLORIDE BATTERIES. Replying to your memo Wd4/NJ21.4.22 and the various comments made by Mr. McKinnon, we beg to reply as follows:- 1.… | ||
| Scan053 | Inspection report for a faulty 12-volt Exide Battery from Chassis 50-CW. | ||
| View original record | MADE AT CROXLEY RECEIVED BP/CEP7/EC.25.4.22. Re. CHASSIS 50-CW. CLYDE AUTO. SHIPPING OFFICE REF. D/BP/LH2/B6.4.22. -------------------- We have received from the above 1 - 12 volt Exide Battery… | ||
| Scan054 | Inspection report on a faulty 12-volt Exide battery from Chassis 21-TW, detailing its condition and age. | ||
| View original record | X.607 A.T. RECEIVED APR 28 1922 C.E.S.Co. to E.C. EP/CEP2/EC 27.4.22. Re. Chassis 21-TW. R.A. Claremont Esq. ------------------------------------ We have received from the Repair Dept., ex. the above… | ||
| Scan055 | Faulty 12-volt Exide battery from chassis 44-TW, awaiting inspection. | ||
| View original record | Wd. cy to N.B.P. o, to E.P.C. A.T. Hs EP/CEP4/EC2.5.22 STAMP: REC'D MAY 3 1922 RE. CHASSIS 44 - TW. SHIPPING OFFICE Y/S 41182. ----------------------- We have received through the Clyde Auto Co., 1… | ||
| Scan056 | Faulty 12 volt Exide Battery with broken cell tops from chassis 26-UE. | ||
| View original record | c. to EFC. RE - CHASSIS 26-UE. GARDINER. --------------------------- Further to your memo' D/BP/LH1/B28.4.22 and Y/S 41264, we have now examined the faulty 12 volt Exide Battery returned by Messrs.… | ||
| Scan057 | Faulty 12-volt Exide battery from chassis 14-PP, detailing the condition of its cells. | ||
| View original record | A.H. [crossed out] c. to EFC. Re - CHASSIS 14-PP. SHIPPING OFFICE Y/S 40873. He EP/CEP2/EC 2.5.22. [STAMP: MAY 5 1922 H8] We have received through the Clyde Auto Co., Glasgow, 1 faulty 12 volt Exide… | ||
| Scan058 | Examination of a faulty battery cell from chassis 57-GE and the process for its reconditioning. | ||
| View original record | EP. from Wd. c.to EFC. o.to D/BF. X.607 Wd3/NJ10.5.22. X 607 Exide Batteries and Cells jointly examined on 5th ult. by Mr.McKinnon & EFC. Amongst these there was one cell of a battery in chassis… | ||
| Scan059 | Quote from The Chloride Co. for reconditioning Exide batteries for various chassis. | ||
| View original record | EP/Tnn. from Wd. c.to EFC. c.to D/BF c.to CC/GHB. .X607. Wd2/NJ15.5.22. Exide Batteries. Yours EP/CEF1/EC6.4.22 andEFC1/T5.4.22. The Chloride Co. have quoted us as follows for reconditioning those… | ||
| Scan060 | Correspondence regarding the reconditioning of Exide batteries for chassis 14-FF. | ||
| View original record | EP. from Wd. r/c to D/BP c.to EFC. c.to CO/GHB RECEIVED X 607 Wd4/NJ15.5.22. Exide Batteries - Chassis 14-FF. Yours EP/CEP7/EC24.4.22 (Shipping Office ref.- D/BP/LH3/B6.4.22) and EP/CEP2/EC2.5.22… | ||
| Scan061 | Investigating the failures of Exide batteries and requesting further clarification on the issues. | ||
| View original record | COPY. X.607. BY3-P15.5.22. RECEIVED 16 MAY 1922 P. (FS) C. ON. C. EPO. C. HS. X607. X.4288. RE BATTERIES. Seen HS. Referring to Ps5/JM10522, dealing with the question of Exide Battery failures, there… | ||
| Scan062 | Exide batteries, their limitations with additional electrical fittings, and a disagreement with their representative. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 199 (250Y) (SD696 10-7-17) MP 180805 With reference to the remark of their expert, that if any addition is made to the standard electrical equipment the Exide people cannot answer for the… | ||
| Scan063 | Internal memorandum discussing battery over-discharge issues, causes, statistics, and specific car models affected. | ||
| View original record | X. 607. Eu for By Ps9/JP. 18/5/22. Copies for EFC Hm. Derby [STAMP] SN 20 MAY 1922 RECEIVED [STAMP] He MAY 20 1922 RECEIVED RE: BATTERIES. Answering BY3/P15.5.22. 1°- Over-discharge means that the… | ||
| Scan064 | Dissatisfaction with Exide batteries, comparing their performance and cost to French alternatives. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Re: BATTERIES. Eu for By. Ps9/JP.13/5/22 The number of separate cells fitted are too numerous to trace, but run into hundreds. We shewed a Director of "Exide Co." two rather imposing heaps of… | ||
| Scan065 | Two points of failure in Exide batteries and a proposed conference with the company. | ||
| View original record | X. 607. BY6/H, 22. 5. 22. P/Ps. from BY. c. EFC. RE BATTERIES. Referring to Ps9/JP. 18.5.22. Mr. Clarke is not at the Works at the moment, and I do not wish to make any remarks, therefore, until I… | ||
| Scan066 | Conference discussing the causes of excessive battery failures and potential solutions. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 199 (250T) (SD676 19-7-17) MP 18086s BY6/H. 22. 5. 22. Contd. - 2 - than on the excessive number of battery failures. The reason for calling the conference originally was that we were having to… | ||
| Scan067 | Internal memorandum regarding a customer report for Chassis No. 154-EW. | ||
| View original record | X 607 Seen Hs. To Hs. from BJ. c. to [illegible] BJ/Py20/D30.5.22. RECEIVED Re: John Hopkins, Esq - Chassis No. 154-EW. I attach copy of report of a call by the above customer on the 25th inst.… | ||
| Scan068 | Customer complaint from John Hopkins about a £10 charge for battery repairs. | ||
| View original record | To CJ. from CMS. CMS14/CM25.5.22. Re - John Hopkins, Esq., 230, Walm Lane, Cricklewood, N.W. Chassis 154-EW. --------------------------------------- The above called to see the writer of a letter… | ||
| Scan069 | Typed copy of a reply concerning a customer's faulty batteries on Chassis No. 154-DW. | ||
| View original record | COPY. A31/H.29.5.22. Re: Chassis No. 154-DW - Hopkins. In reply to your CJ2/HE.26.5.22, I beg to report as follows, please:- The matter dealt with in the second paragraph of the letter attached to… | ||
| Scan070 | Customer's battery charging issue and a disputed £10 charge from the Chloride Co. | ||
| View original record | x607 BJ. from EP. c. to Hs. EP/Thn4/H.6.22. Re. John Hopkins Esq., Chassis 154-BW. ---------------------------- With reference to your memo BJ/Py20/D30.5.22, we have discussed this matter with Hs with… | ||
| Scan071 | Potential causes of failure in Exide batteries, comparing overcharging with over-discharging. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from EPC. c. EP. X607. EFC2/T1.6.22. X.607 - EXIDE BATTERIES FROM PARIS. In further answering Mr. Parsons note Fs9/JP18522, we consider that, as discussed in conversation, the following further… | ||
| Scan072 | Continued note on the process of cells gasing vigorously during their first charge. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- EFC2/T1.6.22. done perfectly correctly. The fact that the cells are gasing vigorously is nothing to go by, as on the firsta charge it is necessary that they be gasing in this manner for a… | ||
| Scan073 | Improvements made to batteries for 'O' and 'P' series chassis. | ||
| View original record | X 604 P/Ps. c. Hs. c. EFC c. EF c. S/Sg. STAMP: Hs JUN 2 1922 RECE RE BATTERIES BY5/H. 1. 6. 22. STAMP: Hs JUN 6 1922 With reference to the battery trouble under discussion between us, and further to… | ||
| Scan074 | Conference with the Exide Company regarding battery failures, charging issues, and supply arrangements. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - connection with the original type of battery and how same originated, also the best method of dealing with the issue. The result of the Conference was that the Exide Company clearly demonstrated… | ||
| Scan075 | Report comparing a French battery to an original Exide battery, concluding they are practically identical. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - In regard to the French battery which you inform us you have fitted in thirty different cases to replace faulty Exide batteries, I intended to ask for a sample but find on EFC's return that we… | ||
| Scan076 | The causes of battery failure, including over-charging effects, plate degradation, and separator materials. | ||
| View original record | - 4 - You will observe that I am not discrediting the fact of the good service which you so positively assert but in view of the facts I had to deal with when examining the two dismantled batteries, I… | ||
| Scan077 | Issues with Exide batteries, the rationale for continuing with them, and a proposal for a meeting with the manufacturer. | ||
| View original record | - 5 - all day on the open roads of France with the battery charging all the time, over-charging is certain to take place, with the resulting spongy plates and tendency to disintegrate. I feel we must… | ||
| Scan078 | List of faulty Exide batteries and the decisions made for their renovation or repair. | ||
| View original record | A.T. X.607. c. to EFC. S. to B/Sh. EP/CEP3/EC16.6.22. Re - Faulty Exide Batteries. -------------------------- The following is a list showing the Exide Batteries inspected and the decisions respecting… | ||
| Scan079 | The examination of a faulty 12-volt Exide battery from Mrs. McConnell's car, chassis 122-EE. | ||
| View original record | c. to EFC. X.607 EP/CEP11/Ecl.7.22. Re. Chassis 122-EE. Mrs. McConnell. We have dismantled from the above car which is now in our Department for attention 1 faulty Exide 12 volt Battery. This battery… | ||
| Scan080 | The return of failed standard cells to Chloride Electrical Storage Co Ltd. for reconditioning. | ||
| View original record | Dy for DH c. to Chat. c. to EFC. X607 Wd/AM23/W3722. 3rd July.1922. Please return to the Chloride Electrical Storage Co Ltd., Clifton Junction, MANCHESTER, 3 cases of old Standard Cells which have… | ||
| Scan081 | Faulty Exide 12 volt battery from chassis 66-AE, detailing cell damage and recommending renovation. | ||
| View original record | 65 CW. R.R. [Illegible] c. to EPC. EP/CEP4/EC17.7.22. RECEIVED 18 JUL 1922 RE. CHASSIS 66-AE. BROADHURST. ------------------------------- We have removed from the above car which has recently been in… | ||
| Scan082 | Customer complaint about a leaking battery for Chassis 66-AS. | ||
| View original record | c. to EFC. RE. CHASSIS 66-AS - BROADHURST. Further to our memo ref. EP/CEP4/EC17.7.22, we fitted a recently renovated and not previously used Battery in place of the one reported faulty in the above.… | ||
| Scan083 | The process for examining faulty Exide battery cells and clarifying departmental responsibility. | ||
| View original record | X 607 To Hm. from EFC. EFC4/T18.7.22. X.607 - FAULTY EXIDE CELLS. You have sent along to us 7 faulty Exide cells. Would you kindly note that these should be sent to the Transport Dept. for examination… | ||
| Scan084 | Inspection report on three tested cells, detailing findings of short circuits and reduced capacity. | ||
| View original record | X 607. To Hm/Mr. Strong. EFC2/T2.8.22. RE THREE CELLS, TWO FROM 21PE-MIGNALL- AND ONE FROM 120AE-REIGERSBERG- SENT TO US FOR INSPECTION We have examined and tested these cells. Of the two belonging to… | ||
| Scan085 | Failed 12 volt Exide Battery from Chassis 4-RB, noting buckled plates and missing separators. | ||
| View original record | c.c. to D.B. c. to EFC. EP/CHP8/EC11.6.22. RE. CHASSIS 4-RB. HAGUE. We have removed the 12 volt Exide Battery from the above car which is at present in our Department for attention. In 4 of the cells… | ||
| Scan086 | Faulty 12-volt Exide accumulator from Chassis 79-TW, detailing buckled plates and missing separators. | ||
| View original record | c. to EFC. 38 P.G. R.R 57GE Exide EP/CMP5/EC18.8.22. Re. Chassis 79-TW. -------------------- We have dismantled from the above Car which has recently been in our Department for attention - 1 - 12 volt… | ||
| Scan087 | Detailed list of faulty Exide batteries and the actions taken for their replacement or repair. | ||
| View original record | X 607. A.T. [REDACTED] c. to EFC. EP/CEP3/EC26.8.22. RE. FAULTY EXIDE BATTERIES. ======================== We give below a full detailed list of the faulty Exide Batteries which were inspected by Mr.… | ||
| Scan088 | Reminding staff of an upcoming meeting with a representative from Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. to discuss battery service and specific chassis matters. | ||
| View original record | D/Sn. from Wd. c. to EFC. c. to By. c. to EP. c. to Hm. c. to D/BP. c. to Roy. X.607 Wd1/NJ29.8.22. X.607 Battery Service. Just a line to remind you that Mr.McKinnon, of the Chloride Electrical… | ||
| Scan089 | Inspection report regarding a faulty 2-volt cell from a customer's 12-volt Exide battery. | ||
| View original record | X 607 A.T. RECEIVED 27 IX 1922 EFC EP/CEP2/EC27.9.22. Re. S. H. Womersley Esq. We have received from the above customer, 1 - 2 volt Cell ex. his 12 volt Exide Battery. This cell has been dismantled… | ||
| Scan090 | Examination report on a faulty Exide battery from chassis 20-TW, detailing damaged cells and buckled plates. | ||
| View original record | [Stamp: RECEIVED SFI 30 1922 Hs] [Stamp: c. to EFC.] EP/CEP10/EC29.9.22. Re. Chassis 20-TW - C.A. HARTLEY ESQ. Shipping Office ref.D/BP/LH32/B21.6.22. ---------------- We have received from the above… | ||
| Scan091 | Internal memorandum regarding the inspection of faulty battery cells from a customer's Exide 12 volt battery. | ||
| View original record | c. to BFC. EP/CEP4/EC3.10.22. Re. 12-NE. Major A.J. Gainsford. We have received from the above customer 2 - 2 volt Cells, faulty, ex. an Exide 12 volt Battery. Both these cells have been dismantled… | ||
| Scan092 | Agreeing to the Chloride Co's charge for repairs carried out on a 12 volt Exide battery for chassis 38-PG. | ||
| View original record | X.607 c. to EPC. EP/CEP3/WC5.10.22. RE. EXIDE BATTERIES. In answer to your memo reference Wd3/NJ3.10.22, we agree to the Chloride Co's., charge of £4.19.0d. in respect of repairs carried out on a 12… | ||
| Scan093 | List of chassis with battery issues and costs for inspection and discussion. | ||
| View original record | X.607 Tuesday - 31st Oct.1922. For inspection and discussion. ____ Chassis 17-RE. Redmond 1 Cell Customer " 12-NE. Gainsford [strikethrough]Battery[/strikethrough] 2 Cells Exide " 28 RE? Womersley 1… | ||
| Scan094 | Inspection and resolution for faulty Exide batteries on various chassis. | ||
| View original record | X607. A.T HS RECEIVED 8 NOV 1922 c. to D/BP. C. to SP. c. to EFC. EP/CEP4/EC4.11.22. RE. FAULTY EXIDE BATTERIES. We give below a full detailed list of the faulty Exide batteries which were inspected… | ||
| Scan095 | Free-of-charge replacement of a 12 volt Test Dept. battery by The Chloride Co. | ||
| View original record | -2- EP/CEP4/EC4.11.22 Contd: Ex. Test Dept. The Chloride Co., have agreed to replace a 12 volt Test Dept., battery free-of-charge. Will Wd. kindly issue the necessary labels releasing these batteries… | ||
| Scan096 | Increasing customer complaints about over-discharged Chloride batteries. | ||
| View original record | X.607 RFC D/Sn2/GH6.11.22. Sales would be glad to know if we are taking any step to supply another battery, or whether you are satisfied that the Chloride battery is the best battery you can get.… | ||
| Scan097 | Responsibility for faulty Exide batteries on various chassis. | ||
| View original record | x607 To Wd. from EFC. FC1/T13.11.22. X.607 - FAILTY EXIDE BATTERIES With reference to your Wd6/NJ13.11.22 and concerning particularly single cell from chassis 10-RE, single cell from chassis 17-RE,… | ||
| Scan098 | Faulty Exide batteries, repairs, and liability for three different vehicle chassis. | ||
| View original record | X607 A.T. c. to EFC. EP/CEP9/EC14.11.22. X607. RE. FAULTY EXIDE BATTERIES. Replying to your memo reference WK6/NJ13.11.22 and letters from the Chloride Co., ECM/GGW and WD/NS dated the 10 th. inst.… | ||
| Scan099 | Continuation of a note asking to which account a proposed charge should be debited. | ||
| View original record | EP/CEP9/EC14.11.22 - Contd; to what account is it proposed this charge should be debited. | ||
| Scan100 | Damaged 2-volt Exide battery cell from chassis 36.YE, detailing its condition and replacement responsibility. | ||
| View original record | X.607 A.T. [Redacted] c. to EFC. EP/CEP10/EC23.11.22. Re - Chassis 36.YE - Central Motor & Repair Works, Penarth. ********* Shipping Office ref. D/BF/LH4/B31.10.22. We have received from the above 1 -… | ||
| Scan101 | Letter quoting prices for a new ebonite box and positive plates for chassis 36-YE. | ||
| View original record | EP. from Wd. c. to D/BR. c. to Chet. c. to EFC. Wd1/NJ28.11.22. Chassis 36-YE. Central Motor & Repair Works, Penarth. In reply to yours EP/CEP10/EC23.11.22, we are this morning in receipt of a letter… | ||
| Scan102 | Dispute over the cost of re-conditioning a faulty Exide battery for chassis 20-TW. | ||
| View original record | Y607 re Faulty Exide Battery Chassis 20-TW - C.A.Hartley Esq. -------------------- EEC D/BP/HF14/B8.12.22 Referring to Memo EP/CEP9/EC14.11.22, copy of which was forwarded to you, and which refers to… | ||
| Scan103 | Liability for a faulty Exide battery on chassis 20-TW and the costs of reconditioning. | ||
| View original record | To D/BP. from EFC. X607 [handwritten] EFC2/T9.12.22. X.607 - FAULTY EXIDE BATTERY - CHASSIS 20-TW. Answering your D/BP/HF14/B8.12.22. there is hardly enough information to enable me to redress… | ||
| Scan104 | Customer dispute over payment for a faulty Exide battery on Chassis 20-TW. | ||
| View original record | re faulty Exide battery. Chassis 20-TW. C.A.Hartley X 607 E.F.C. D/BP/HF20/B12.12.22 In reply to your EFC2/T9.12.22, the customer writes as follows :- "I am sorry I cannot agree with you as I am… | ||
| Scan105 | Internal memorandum regarding liability for a faulty Exide battery on a 20 TW for customer C.A. Hartley. | ||
| View original record | X 607 To D/BP. from EFC. EFC1/T13.12.22. X.607 - FAULTY EXIDE BATTERY - 20 TW C.A. HARTLEY In answer to your D/BP/HF20/E12.12.22, we now understand the position of this battery and agree that the… | ||
| Scan106 | Decisions regarding faulty Exide batteries following an inspection for Chassis 36-YE and the Test Department. | ||
| View original record | X.607. ML. c. to EFC. from Test Dept. CEP20/015.12.22. Re. EXIDE BATTERIES. As a result of Mr.McKinnon's visit to the Works on Wednesday last the following decisions were arrived at with respect to… | ||
| Scan107 | Letter regarding responsibility for a battery fitted to chassis 139-AG owned by James S. Spencer. | ||
| View original record | EFC. from Wd. c.to Er. c.to Hm. c.to Sn. c.to D/EP. X.607 Wd1/NJ1.1.23. Chassis 139-AG. James S. Spencer. Hereto I attach copy of a letter from the Chloride Electrical Storage Co.Ltd. to ourselves,… | ||
| Scan108 | Letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Co. to Rolls-Royce concerning a customer's battery complaint and inspection report. | ||
| View original record | Copy of letter from:- THE CHLORIDE ELECTRICAL STORAGE CO., LTD. Clifton Junction, Nr.Manchester. Ref.- ECM/GGW. 27th December,1922. Messrs.Rolls-Royce Ltd., Nightingale Road, Derby. Dear Sirs, For the… | ||
| Scan109 | Quoting a customer's letter regarding exploding accumulator cells on chassis 29-YE. | ||
| View original record | re Chassis 29-YE - G.E. Lamb X.607. F.F.C. D/EP/HF6/B2.1.1923 We hereunder give you extract of letter received from the above customer. Will you please let us have your remarks on the cause of the… | ||
| Scan110 | Investigating a customer complaint about a replacement battery for chassis 139-AG. | ||
| View original record | c. to EFC. c. to Hm. c. to Sn. c. to D/M. c. to Chat. A.T. EP/CEP6/EC2.1.23. Re. Chassis 139-AG - J.S. Spencer. Replying to Wd1/NJ1.1.23, and copy of a letter from the Chloride Electrical Co., dated… | ||
| Scan111 | Faulty Exide battery for chassis 20-TW, requesting information to determine responsibility for repair charges. | ||
| View original record | X.607 re faulty Exide Battery Chassis 20-TW C.A. Hartley Esq. E.F.C. to E.F.D. D/BP/HF1/B4.1.23 With reference to the battery returned ex the above Chassis, to enable us to obtain B.J's decision… | ||
| Scan112 | Summary of communications concerning a customer's defective battery on Chassis No. 20-TW. | ||
| View original record | COPY. X.604 PRECIS C.A.Hartley Esq. Chassis No. 20-TW delivered 24.1.20 to Messrs. Barkers. 25.5.22. Inspection memo 3118 (H2/TB/25.5.22) reporting that customer complained the battery was defective,… | ||
| Scan113 | Log of correspondence and internal discussion regarding a customer dispute over a faulty battery. | ||
| View original record | -2- Contd. 2.12.22. We inform customer that we have received the Chloride Co's report on the faulty battery, and instead of making a charge for the new battery supplied, they propose making a nominal… | ||
| Scan114 | Query regarding an out-of-date battery supplied from stores for chassis 139-AG. | ||
| View original record | X.607. EFC. from Wd. Wd14/NJ4.1.23. RECEIVED II 1923 Hs Chassis 139-AG. J.S.Spencer. Referring to mine Wd1/NJ1.1.23 and to EP/CEP6/EC2.1.23. Will you kindly let me know what you consider ought to be… | ||
| Scan115 | Responsibility and cost-sharing for a customer's broken battery cell boxes on chassis 139-AG. | ||
| View original record | To Wd. from EFC. c. EP. g. Hm. c. Sn. c. D/BP. X607 EFC1/T5.1.23. X.607 - CHASSIS 139-AG - J.S. SPENCER Answering your Wd14/NJ4.1.23, it seems clear that the customer has a legitimate complaint of the… | ||
| Scan116 | Response regarding a faulty battery on chassis 92-CW, proposing replacement with an updated model or the new standard P & R BDT11 battery. | ||
| View original record | To Hm/NRE. from EFC. EFCl/T8.1.23. X607 CHASSIS 92-CW @ A.E. BOND. X.607. Answering your enquiry with reference to the battery belonging to the above chassis, it appears that the battery would be one… | ||
| Scan117 | Outlining the procedure for inspecting, replacing, and charging for faulty batteries. | ||
| View original record | W.B. 189 (Rpl'1) (5D)g6 (9-7-17) MP180806 X607. To Wd. from Hm. C. to EFC. C. to Chat. C. to Mr. Bassano. Hm2/W11.1.23. Re Faulty Batteries. Mr. McKinnon came to inspect 39 faulty cells which we have… | ||
| Scan118 | Follow-up communication regarding Exide batteries for chassis 36-YE. | ||
| View original record | B/BP.From Wd. c.to EFC. c.to SP. X.607 Wd11/NJ18.1.23. Exide Batteries - Chassis 36-YE. I do not appear to have received any communication from you with regard to the remarks in CEP20/0.15.12.22.… | ||
| Scan119 | The repair of a 2-volt cell and the inspection of the remaining battery for chassis 36-YE. | ||
| View original record | re Exide Battery - Chassis 36-YE X607 Wd. c. to E.F.C. (Struck through) Copy to E.F.F. D/BP/HF13/B23.1.23 (Stamp: RECEIVED JAN 26 1923) Wd11/NJ18.1.23, we understand the 2 volt cell has been returned… | ||
| Scan120 | Shared responsibility for a failed Chloride battery on chassis 20-TW. | ||
| View original record | X 607. To BP. from EFC. EFC2/T4.1.23. X.607 - RE CHLORIDE BATTERY - CHASSIS 20-TW. Answering your D/BP/HF1/B4.1.23 we are in agreement with Mr. McKinnon's remarks ECM/GGW of 10.11.22, that examination… | ||
| Scan121 | Possible causes of an accumulator cell (battery) explosion for chassis 29-YE. | ||
| View original record | X 607 To D/BP. from EFC. t wd. EFC2/T2.2.23. RE BATTERY FROM CHASSIS 29-YE - G.E. LAMB Answering your D/BP/HF6/B2.1.23, we are well aware of the possibility of accumulator cells exploding, in fact the… | ||
| Scan122 | Analysis of a reported battery explosion and related electrical system faults. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- EFC2/T2.2.23. out of the vent holes to provide an explosive trail. most It is unlikely that the cause of the explosion were due to a fault on any other part of the system, and this… | ||
| Scan123 | Letter discussing a cost-sharing proposal with the Chloride Co. for a battery repair on chassis 20-TW. | ||
| View original record | D/BP. [Strikethrough: from Wd.] c. to EFC. X. 607 Wd12/NJ5.2.23. Chloride Battery - Chassis 20-TW. Referring to D/BP/HF1/B9.1.23 and EFC2/T4.1.23, we are in receipt of a letter from the Chloride Co.… | ||
| Scan124 | Querying the division of costs for a battery repair on chassis 139-AG. | ||
| View original record | EP. from Wd. c. to EFC. c. to Bn. c. to D/RR. X.607 Wd13/NJ5.2.23. Chassis 139-AG. J.S.Spencer. Referring to EP/CEP6/EC2.1.23 and EFC1/T5.1.23, I shall be pleased if EP. will be good enough to say… | ||
| Scan125 | Accepting an offer from The Chloride Co to share the repair costs for a battery on chassis 20-TW. | ||
| View original record | X. 607 re Chloride Battery - Chassis 20-TW c. to E.F.C. D/BP/H°2/B8.2.1923 In reply to your Wd12/NJ5.2.23, respecting the above battery, there appears to be no other alternative but to accept The… | ||
| Scan126 | Letter concerning faulty batteries and arrangements for repair with Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | X.607. Hm. from Wd. c.to EFC. c.to Cmst. c.to Mr. Bassano. Wd13/NJ9.2.23. Re Faulty Batteries. Referring to yours Hm2/Wl1.1.23, we are in receipt of a letter from the Chloride Electrical Storage… | ||
| Scan127 | Letter regarding a customer complaint about a battery on Chassis 15-FW for J.T. Ward Esq. | ||
| View original record | X607 re Battery - Chassis 15-FW J. T. Ward Esq. Boston. E.P. E.F.C. Wd. D/BP/HP6/B9.2.23 We hereunder give you extract of letter received this morning from the above customer, complaining of his… | ||
| Scan128 | The Exide battery on chassis No. 15-FW, its service life, and need for re-conditioning. | ||
| View original record | X607 c. to EFC. c. to D.BP. EP/CEP9/EC10.2.23. RE. EXIDE BATTERY - CHASSIS NO.15-FW. Replying to Shipping Office memo' D/BP/HF6/B9.2.23. According to our records the battery on the above car is the… | ||
| Scan129 | Battery life issue for chassis 15-FW. | ||
| View original record | 1607 To D/BP. from EFC. c. EP. c. Wd. EFC1/T12.2.23. RE BATTERY - CHASSIS 15-FW J.T. Ward Esq. Boston. ------------------------- Answering your D/BP/HF6/B9.2.23, it certainly appears that in the… | ||
| Scan130 | Correspondence regarding the division of costs for a battery repair on chassis 139-AG. | ||
| View original record | E.F. from Wd. c. to EFC. c. to Sn. c. to D/BR. RECEIVED 13 FEB 1923 +607 Wd5/NJ13.2.23. Chassis 139-AG. J.S.Spencer. Please refer to mine Wd13/NJ5.2.23 asking E.F. to be good enough to say whether a… | ||
| Scan131 | Requesting a reply regarding a battery issue for chassis 139-AG, owned by J.S. Spencer. | ||
| View original record | FP. from Wd. c.to EFC. c.to Sn. c.to D/BP. X607 Wd1/NJ20.2.23. Chassis 139-AG. J.S.Spencer. Wd5/NJ13.2.23. I do not appear to have received a reply to mine We are now in receipt of a further letter… | ||
| Scan132 | Request for labels to release three faulty C.A.V. batteries for despatch to the manufacturer. | ||
| View original record | X.607. [Struck through text] Dept. c. to EFC. EP/CEP7/EC22.2.23. Further to our EP/CEP5/EC16.2.23. requesting a label for faulty C.A.V. Battery No.78843. We have now a further two C.A.V. Batteries… | ||
| Scan133 | Communication and responsibility for a battery issue concerning Chassis 139-AG. | ||
| View original record | X.604 Wd. c.EFC. C.Bn. Cc Dy.BP. EP/Thn1/H24.2.23. Chassis 139-AG. J.S. Spencer. ------------------------- With reference to your memos Wd5/NJ13.2.23 and Wd1/WJ20.2.23 - the only decision that has… | ||
| Scan134 | The re-conditioning and despatch of Chloride batteries. | ||
| View original record | Hm. EFC. ✓ Mr. Bassano c. to AW. (O.O) c. to CHAT. X 607 Wd5/DB26.2.23. RECEIVED Chloride Batteries. With further reference to yours Hm2/W11.1.23., we are in receipt of a letter from The Chloride… | ||
| Scan135 | Letter regarding a quote from the Chloride Co. for repairing damaged battery cells for chassis 36-YE. | ||
| View original record | EP. from Wd. c.to D/BP. c.to EFC. X6037/1923 RECEIVED Wd5/NJ2.3.23. Chassis 36-YE. Central Motor & Repair Works, Penarth. Please refer to EP/CEP10/EC23.11.22, CEP20/015.12.22 and D/BP/HF13/B23.1.23.… | ||
| Scan136 | Replacement battery cell for chassis 36-YE at Central Motor & Repair Works, Penarth. | ||
| View original record | X607 re Chass is 36-YE - Central Motor & Repair Works, Penarth. ------------------------------------ [Text crossed out: Edy c. to E.P.C.] D/BP/HPS/B3.3.23 We are in receipt of your Wd5/NJ2.3.23, and… | ||
| Scan137 | Correspondence suggesting a renewal cell be sent directly to the Central Motor & Repair Works in Penarth. | ||
| View original record | X607 Chassis 36-YE - Central Motor & Repair Works [text struck through] c. to E.F.G. D/BP/HFS/B6.3.23 Further to our D/BP/HFS/B3.3.23, and in reply to your Wd5/NJ2.3.23, please note we are requested… | ||
| Scan138 | Customer dispute over the cost of replacing a faulty battery for Chassis 139-AG. | ||
| View original record | 1607 re Chassis 139-AG - J. S. Spencer Esq. Faulty battery [Stamp: RECEIVED DEPT MAR. 23] C. to E.F.C. C. to BH. D/BR/HF9/B15.3.23 Referring to letter Wd7/WJ23.2.23 to The Chloride Co, suggesting that… | ||
| Scan139 | Cost allocation for a faulty battery on chassis 139-AG for customer J.S. Spencer. | ||
| View original record | X607 To Wd. from EFC. c. EP. c. Sh. c. D/BP. EFC1/T16.3.23. X.607 - CHASSIS 139-AG - J.S. SPENCER, ESQ. FAULTY BATTERY Answering D/BP/HF9/B15.3.23, in the original communication received from Mr.… | ||
| Scan140 | New procedure for repairing and replacing Exide batteries via the Chloride Company. | ||
| View original record | To Wd. from Hm. X.604. C. to DY. C. to EFC. C. to D/L. Hm3/W23.3.23. Re Exide Batteries. Referring to Mr. McKinnon's recent visit to the Works when the question of repairs to Exide Batteries was… | ||
| Scan141 | Correspondence clarifying an arrangement with the Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. for the supply and replacement of Exide batteries. | ||
| View original record | Hm. from Wd. c. to By. c. to EFC. c. to D/I. X.607 Wd2/NJ28.3.23. Exide Batteries. Upon receipt of your note Hm3/W23.3.23, a copy was sent to the Chloride Electrical Storage Co.Ltd. with a request… | ||
| Scan142 | Authorising the re-conditioning of an Exide battery and the repair of two test cells. | ||
| View original record | X.607 Mr. [illegible] c. to EFC. cp. to [illegible] EP/CEP10/EC30.4.23. Re. Exide Batteries Ex. Madrid Depot. --------------------------------- With reference to the above and Mr. McKinnon's visit of… | ||
| Scan143 | Worn Contact Breaker from Chassis No. 146-BW. | ||
| View original record | X.4717 To Hs. from Hm. Hm/FHA25/D1.5.23. Chassis No.146-BW. - Commander Herbert. We hand you herewith Contact Breaker ex the above chassis. You will notice that the centre pin is very badly worn, and… | ||
| Scan144 | Faulty battery on Mrs. Crosland's car, chassis 40-ZG. | ||
| View original record | EFC. X3716 D/BP9/CW13.7.23. MRS CROSLAND CHASSIS 40-ZG. We wrote to Mrs. Crosland, in regard to previous wire, as per our memos of the 10th, and gave her information, including EFC's memo of the 11th.… | ||
| Scan145 | Battery issue for chassis 40-ZG, belonging to Mrs. Crosland. | ||
| View original record | D/BP. from EFC. EFC1/LG13.7.23. CHASSIS 40-ZG - MRS. CROSLAND. Answering your D/BP9/CW13.7.23. I certainly think the matter of this battery should be referred to the Cardiff Depot of the Chloride… | ||
| Scan146 | Failure of a P & R battery on a 40/50 HP chassis supplied to the American Ambassador in Madrid. | ||
| View original record | X417 EFC. BY12/H. 19. 8. 24. P & R BATTERY. 40/50 HP. CHASSIS. Will you kindly collect from my office a P & R Battery which was originally supplied, in non-conformity with my instructions, to Chassis… | ||
| Scan147 | Damaged Peto & Radford battery on chassis 28-LK belonging to the American Ambassador in Madrid. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. ----- BY. c. Wd. EP/THn10/H3. 12. 23. re. Peto & Radford Batteries - Chassis 28-LK, Mr. More, American Ambassador, Madrid. We have received a report from Madrid with regard to the above car,… | ||
| Scan148 | The destroyed condition of a P & R battery from chassis 28-LK, attributing the damage to vibration from faulty fixing. | ||
| View original record | To EY. from EFC. c. Wd. X4117 EFC5/T4.9.24. X.3398 - P & R BATTERY EX CHASSIS 28-LK. With reference to EY.2/H19.8.24, we have now opened up and carefully examined two cells of this battery and a… | ||
| Scan149 | The dismantling and inspection of a P & R battery from vehicle 28LK. | ||
| View original record | EFC. COPY. 3.9.24 JB.62. RE DISMANTLING OF P & R BATTERY FROM 28LK. The following are the faulty and good points noted in thed dismantling of the above battery. General. The cell to cell connections… | ||
| Scan150 | Proposing to scrap parts of a disassembled P & R BDT.11 battery from chassis 28-LK. | ||
| View original record | X.3398 To BY. from EFC. EFC3/T23.9.24. X.3398 - P & R BDT.11 BATTERY EX CHASSIS 28-LK. We are proposing to scrap the parts of this battery which we have dis-assembled, but before doing so I thought it… | ||
| Scan151 | Customer's cracked battery sealing on chassis 66-NK, including repair advice from the battery manufacturer. | ||
| View original record | X3398 EFC. D/EP/F31/H16.11.25. Re chassis 66-NK. Chassis complete delivered 15.11.23. ------------------------------------------------- The travelling Inspector who recently inspected this chassis… | ||
| Scan152 | Safety instructions for sealing the battery for chassis 66-NK, highlighting the risk of explosion. | ||
| View original record | To D/BP. from EFC. EFC2/T17.11.25. RE CHASSIS 66-NK. - SEALING OF BATTERY. Answering your D/BP/F31/H16.11.25, it would be O.K. for the customer to perform this operation, but I should certainly add to… | ||
| Scan153 | Failure and subsequent examination of a battery from a 40/50 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | EFC. --- X4117 BY3/G.14.1.26. 40/50 H.P. CHASSIS - BATTERIES. -------------------------------- With reference to my memo asking for particulars of failures of Batteries on 40/50 H.P. chassis, I… | ||
| Scan154 | Letter concerning the replacement and dismantling of a battery for Chassis 102-MC from the Paris Trials. | ||
| View original record | COPY. "By" Derby. X4117 Psl/JP.21/12/25. Re Chassis 102-MC (Late 9-AU) Paris Trials. -------------------------------------------- Re Battery. ----------- I am causing the dismantled battery to be sent… | ||
| Scan155 | Customer complaint regarding a faulty Peto & Radford battery and the subsequent investigation. | ||
| View original record | X4117 EFC. D/BP4/CW18. 1. 26. Re : Chassis 40-LK. W. Wilson Esq. (Peto & Radford Battery) We received a complaint from this customer early in November concerning the Peto & Radford Battery on his car… | ||
| Scan156 | Inspection report on a battery received from chassis 102-M.C. | ||
| View original record | RR 300 (20 Bks.) (SK 354 5-12-22 MP 264049) X4817 108720 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To: C.T.B. Date: 19-1-1926 Order No.: Customer's No.: X4617 Re: J.B. 147. R & R battery from chassis… | ||
| Scan157 | Battery failure on a Silver Ghost chassis, 40-LK-W, and the proposed response to the customer. | ||
| View original record | Y4117 To D/BP. from EFC. c. EY. EFC5/T20.1.26. RE P & R BATTERY EX CHASSIS 40-LK-W. WILSON Your D/BP4/CW18.1.26. It appears clear from the P & R report that this battery has failed by loss of capacity… | ||
| Scan158 | The expected lifespan of batteries under different care conditions. | ||
| View original record | EFC5/T20.1.26. -2- Contd. first charged (as they are by the makers) and that reasonable care is taken with the battery in accordance with the instructions contained in the Instruction Book. we also… | ||
| Scan159 | Examination report on a 40/50 HP battery from chassis 102-MC, concluding it was over-discharged. | ||
| View original record | X4117 To EY. from EFC. EFC4/T20.1.26. 40/50 HP. Battery - EX CHASSIS 102-MC. We have duly completed the dismantling of this battery and examined the parts. Omitting, as I suppose we may, the fact that… | ||
| Scan160 | Continued report on battery failure analysis, discussing electrolyte stratification and potential causes. | ||
| View original record | EFC4 T20.1.26. -2- Contd. stratification of the electrolyte (whose total average density falls on closed circuit into a portion at water density at the top and a portion at larger density at the… | ||
| Scan161 | Returned Peto & Radford battery for chassis 40-LK, which was found to be over-charged and thus not covered by guarantee. | ||
| View original record | X417 BY absent. BY/C5/H. 21.1.26. D/BP. c. EFC. 45/50 CHASSIS 40-LK. W.WILSON ESQ. PETO & RADFORD BATTERY. With reference to D/BP4/CW.18.1.26. giving copy of report made by Messrs P & R. in connection… | ||
| Scan162 | Quote from Peto & Radford for a battery repair for chassis 40-LK, belonging to W. Wilson Esq. | ||
| View original record | Wd. c - By. c - EFC. V4117 ? D/EP/F24/H22.1.26. Re chassis 40-LK. W. Wilson Esq., Eastlehill, Ayr. --------------------------- Attached is copy of letter dated January 8th from Peto & Radford quoting… | ||
| Scan163 | Customer complaint and credit negotiation for a faulty Peto & Radford battery on chassis 77-LK. | ||
| View original record | X4117 EFC. D/BP15/CW11. 2. 26. Re : Battery Service - Peto & Radford. Chassis 77-LK - George Lee Esq. We received a complaint from this owner dated January 5th, in regard to the Peto & Radford Battery… | ||
| Scan164 | Battery replacement dispute for chassis 77-LK belonging to George Lee Esq. | ||
| View original record | Y4117 D/BP C. Hd. c. EFC. BY9/H. 15.2.26. CHASSIS 77-LK. GEORGE LEE ESQ. BATTERY. Referring to D/BP15/CW.11.2.26. I do not agree that a matter of this description should be settled between the… | ||
| Scan165 | Title page for a document or section on Ignition. | ||
| View original record | IGNITION -------- | ||
| Scan166 | Customer complaints of battery ignition failure on a 40/50 model when the engine is warm. | ||
| View original record | X3129 N. Mr. Bellringer from EFC. EFC4/T22.10.23. RE 40/50 IGNITION. Mr. Minchin tells me he has had trouble with the battery ignition on his 40/50 car. He describes it as "fading away unaccountably… | ||
| Scan167 | Battery ignition issue on Chassis 111 AE for a Mr. Minchin. | ||
| View original record | N-W. EFC. X3129 Br4/H.25.10.23. re Chassis 111 AE - Minchin. Battery Ignition. With reference to your memo EFC4/T22.10.23, you need have no misgivings about the trouble experienced by Mr. Minchin. We… | ||
| Scan168 | Cover page for a document concerning ballast resistance. | ||
| View original record | BALLAST RESISTANCE | ||
| Scan169 | The failure of the ballast resistance in the chassis battery ignition system, its cause, and a proposed modification. | ||
| View original record | X.3716 By. From Mr. [REDACTED] (Clerk-in-Charge, Brock) C. to EFC. EP21/M9.12.20. A.T. X.3716 RE. CHASSIS BATTERY IGNITION - FAILURE OF BALLAST RESISTANCE. We have had a few failures on cars on test… | ||
| Scan170 | Technical memo responding to a query about potential damage from leaving an ignition switch on for 36 hours. | ||
| View original record | X.37/6 To D/BP. from EFC. EFC2/T11.7.23. c. EP. CHASSIS 46-ZG, MRS. GROSLAND. --------------------------------- Answering your D/BP12/CW10.7.23, it is improbable that damage has been done to the… | ||
| Scan171 | Note regarding electrolyte density and charging procedures, concluding that no new material is required. | ||
| View original record | Contd. EFC2/T11.7.23. with electrolyte of 1320 density, until the required increase is secured after which again pass charging current for a short while. Apparently it will not be necessary to send… | ||
| Scan172 | Cover page with the heading CCIL. | ||
| View original record | CCIL. | ||
| Scan173 | Failed coil from chassis 3-PP, requesting a failure analysis and repair. | ||
| View original record | R.R. A/cs (200 T) (S.F. 674, 22-5-19) G. 2376. [strikethrough]By[/strikethrough] from EP. c. to Ck. c. to Sft. X.3445 F.R. FR EP/T1/H1.3.20. X.3445 RR Coils - general We hand you herewith Coil removed… | ||
| Scan174 | The failure of a coil on chassis 3-PP, discussing potential causes related to earthing and insulation. | ||
| View original record | X.3445. BY. FROM EF. c. to Sir H. c. to Mr.Brock. c. to CK. EP14/F2.3.20. X.3445 RE. FAILURE OF COIL ON CHASSIS 3-PP. X.3716. I was pleased to receive copy of Mr.Brock's report on the above, which has… | ||
| Scan175 | The inspection of coils after a failure and the consequences of leaving a switch on. | ||
| View original record | -2- cause an earth unless the clearance is sufficient to allow for this. In view of this failure, we are taking action to inspect coils accordingly, and any which we do not consider satisfactory we… | ||
| Scan176 | Failure of an ignition coil on chassis 3-PP, attributing the cause to driver carelessness. | ||
| View original record | B3 (100 T) (S.F. 101. 25-10-18.) Bm. 4/133/9. X.3445 EP. from BY. c. OPP. c. CK. c. Mr BROCK. BY2-F3.3.20. CHASSIS - IGNITION COIL. X.3716 X.3445 RE FAILURE OF COIL ON CHASSIS 3-PP. Referring to… | ||
| Scan177 | Failure of ignition coils on test and proposing more stringent testing standards. | ||
| View original record | c. to Ck. X.3445. EP/3/F11.3.20. F.R. X.3445 RE. FAILURE OF COILS ON TEST. With reference to our conversation on the above matter, referring to two coils which we had returned as faulty, I find that… | ||
| Scan178 | Re-testing of faulty ignition coils and proposing more stringent testing standards. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 63 (100 T) (S.F. 101. 23-10-18.) Bm. 4/133/s. X.3445 BY4-P12.3.20. CK, from BY. c.c. Mr Brock for Mr Gamble. EP IGNITION COILS. X.3445 RE PRODUCTION TESTING OF IGNITION COILS. EP, handed me two… | ||
| Scan179 | Cause of ignition coil failure and whether it is due to driver error. | ||
| View original record | BY. from EP. c. to Sft. ✓ c. to Ck. C. to Mr. Brock. c. to Hs. X.3445 F.R. FR EP27/F12.3.20. X.3445. RE. FAILURE OF IGNITION COIL OWING TO SWITCH BEING LEFT ON WITHOUT ENGINE RUNNING. With reference… | ||
| Scan180 | Recommendation to line the ballast coil with asbestos to prevent failures from short-circuiting. | ||
| View original record | 2. is the failure of the ballast resistance, and I again bring forward my previous recommendation that the ballast coil should be better insulated. Mr.Wyer suggests that this case should be lined with… | ||
| Scan181 | Failure of an ignition coil and suggesting the use of an insulating varnish instead of asbestos. | ||
| View original record | X.3445 To Mr. Bailey. c. to Sft. c. to Ck. c. to E.P. EJB2/MP13.3.20. 13th March, 1920. X.3445. Ignition Coil X.3716 I have received a copy of memo. from E.P. to you re the failure of coil on 3-P.P.… | ||
| Scan182 | Internal correspondence regarding the failure of an ignition coil, customer liability, and potential design flaws. | ||
| View original record | X.3716 By. from EP. c. to Ck. EP4/F16.3.20. X.3445. RE FAILURE OF IGNITION COIL. X.3716. I thank you for your By10/H15.3.20. I still do not feel that under the circumstances we can charge the customer… | ||
| Scan183 | Page discussing fixing the ballast resistance separately from the coil. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- EP4/F16.3.20. that the ballast resistance could be fixed separate from the coil. EP. H.R. 235 * 1S/D. 801. 8-1-20) G. 2585. | ||
| Scan184 | Investigation into the failure of an ignition coil on chassis 3-PP. | ||
| View original record | X.3445 Ck. from BY. c.c. Mr Brook. c.c. PP. BYS-P16.3.20. CHASSIS - IGNITION COIL. X.3445. RE FAILURE OF IGNITION COIL ON CHASSIS 3-PP. Referring to your memo Ck1/T15.3.20. I have examined the… | ||
| Scan185 | Failure of an ignition coil and proposed design alterations. | ||
| View original record | X 8445 A.T. [REDACTED] c. to Ck. EP4/F16.3.20. X 3448 RE. FAILURE OF IGNITION COIL. X 3716 I thank you for your BY10/H.15.3.20. I still do not feel that under the circumstances we can charge the… | ||
| Scan186 | Failure of an ignition coil due to a loosening fixing stud for the ballast resistance. | ||
| View original record | X.3445 BY. from EP. c. to Ck. EP5/F18.3.20. A.T. X.3445 RE. FAILURE OF IGNITION COIL ON 3-PP. X.3716 I have noted yours BY8/F16.3.20 and am quite prepared to agree that the cause of this failure is… | ||
| Scan187 | The faults found on an ignition coil from chassis 59-CE. | ||
| View original record | S.S. 883a (100 T) (S. H. 150, 11-8-50) G. S800 X.3445 By From EP. c. to EFC. C. to dft for Mr Brock EP12/F12.1.21. X.3445. RE. FAULTY IGNITION COILS. "No.1492". I am sending you herewith a coil which… | ||
| Scan188 | Instruction sheet detailing the testing and fault diagnosis of a 40/5 Coil. | ||
| View original record | RR 238 (300 Bks.) (SF 152. 6-11-18.) MP 197880 X. 3445. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To E F C. Order No PB116 Customer's No. X 3445. Faulty 40/5 Coil No. 582 This coil has been tested and the… | ||
| Scan189 | Fault diagnosis report detailing an intermittent break and partial shortcircuit in a secondary winding. | ||
| View original record | RR 238 (300 Bks.) (SF 152. 6-11-18.) MP 197880 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To Order No. PB 116 (2) Customer's No. current taken, within the limit. A little later however, when repeating this… | ||
| Scan190 | Investigation into faulty 40/50 coil No.582, which appears to have an intermittent break and partial short circuit. | ||
| View original record | X3445 To Mr. Brock. EFC3/T11.9.23. X. 3445 - 40/50 COIL. Herewith faulty 40/50 coil No.582 submitted to us for investigation. It appears that the coil is subject to a combination of an intermittent… | ||
| Scan191 | Investigation of faulty ignition coil No. 3082 from chassis ?LK, identifying a recurring short circuit issue. | ||
| View original record | X 3445 EFC1/T13.11.23. To EY. from EFC.. c. Ey/RD. c. Mr. Brock. RE FAULTY IGNITION COIL No.3082 EX CHASSIS ?LK. Please find attached copy of my assistant's report on the investigation of the above… | ||
| Scan192 | Investigation report on a faulty coil, detailing tests and findings. | ||
| View original record | RR 238 (300 Bks.) (SF 152. 6-11-18.) MP 197880 X. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To: E F C Order No: PB 123 Customer's No: X 3445 Investigation of Faulty Coil No 3082 Chassis - LK When received,… | ||
| Scan193 | The testing and fault-finding process for a coil. | ||
| View original record | RR 238 (300 Bks.) (SF 152. 6-11-18.) MP 197880 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. 19 To Order No PB 123. (2) Customer's No. failing so completely. The coil was next run for about 25 mins on open… | ||
| Scan194 | The investigation of a failed winding, detailing current readings and corrosion found upon examination. | ||
| View original record | RR 238 (300 Bks.) (SF 152. 6-11-18.) MP 197880 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. 19 To Order No PB123 (3) Customer's No. at a pressure of about four RMS volts, when the current taken was 1.6 amperes… | ||
| Scan195 | Examination of a faulty ignition coil from car 45-ZG. | ||
| View original record | X.3445. EFC. C. EP. BY4-P10.12.23. 45-ZG. HODGES. I am handing you herewith the Ignition Coil number 2670 taken from the above car on the 6th inst. Apparently the car was returned due to the erratic… | ||
| Scan196 | Instruction sheet detailing the test results for a faulty coil from chassis 45ZG. | ||
| View original record | RR 238 (180 BKS.) (SH37.29-6-20.) MP 224398 ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. INSTRUCTIONS. To E.F.C. Order No. PC7 Customer's No. X3445 Faulty Coil No 2670 Off Chassis 45ZG. This coil has been tested, and it has been… | ||
| Scan197 | Examination of a faulty coil, identifying a break in the secondary winding. | ||
| View original record | X,3445. To EY. from EFC. c. EP. EFC3/T18.12.23. X.3445 - COIL No.2670. from 45-ZG - HODGES. This coil has now been examined and the fault has been found to be a break in the secondary winding, which… | ||
| Scan198 | Correspondence regarding a faulty ignition coil No. 3922 from a 20-HP Chassis GF-67. | ||
| View original record | X. 3445 BY. [REDACTED] EP/CEP7/H21.3.24. re. 20-HP Chassis. GF-67. We send you herewith ignition coil No. 3922 which has been returned by 'N' for examination and report, per G.R. 264044. We have… | ||
| Scan199 | Ignition failure on chassis 58.S.7. and the subsequent investigation and repair. | ||
| View original record | X.3445. BY. EP/HS35/027.3.24. Re. Chassis 58.S.7. - Middlemass. On or about the 10th.instant the owner complained to the Clyde Auto.Co.,Glasgow, that his battery ignition had failed on the road at… | ||
| Scan200 | Broken secondary circuit and the dispatch of two failed parts for examination. | ||
| View original record | -2- EP/HS35/027.3.24. circuit appearing O.K., but the secondary had broken down. The ballast appears to be quite O.K. We send you these two parts herewith which we shall be glad if you will examine… | ||
| Scan201 | Failure of a coil and ballast resistance from Chassis 58-S-7. | ||
| View original record | X 3445 EFC. BY2/H. 28. 3. 24. I am handing you herewith a Coil and Ballast Resistance taken from Chassis 58-S-7. also original report in connection with same, as supplied to me by EP. EP's report… | ||
| Scan202 | Requesting a test on a faulty coil (No. 3922) from Chassis GF.57 to determine the cause of failure. | ||
| View original record | X.3445. To EFC. BY/RM 0/ALL1.4.24. I am handing you herewith Coil No.3922 ex Chassis GF.57, together with EP's report. Will you please have same tested to confirm that it is faulty and if so let us… | ||
| Scan203 | Requesting further testing on an ignition coil that was replaced to cure a fault, despite being reported as okay. | ||
| View original record | X.3445 To EFC. Cr EP [strikethrough] BY/RDG/ML1.4.24. I am sending you herewith Ignition Coil No.3414 ex Chassis 44-G-7, together with EP's report. You will notice that by replacing the coil on this… | ||
| Scan204 | The testing and return of ignition coil No. 3414 for chassis 44-G-7. | ||
| View original record | X 3445 EP/CEP9/H31.3.24. re. Chassis 44-G-7. We send you herewith an ignition coil No.3414 which has been returned to us by 'N' Dept. in accordance with G.R. 264030. 'N' Dept. state that this coil was… | ||
| Scan205 | Instructions detailing the test results for a coil from chassis 44G7. | ||
| View original record | RR 238 (1M BKS.) (SH57.29-6-20.) MP 224355 X. 3445 ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. INSTRUCTIONS. To E.Y.b Order No. WA 19 Customer's No. X 3445 boil off chassis 44 G7 (EP/CEP 9/H 31-3-24) This coil has been tested… | ||
| Scan206 | Instructions to test an ignition coil on an experimental car to try and reproduce a failure. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. INSTRUCTIONS. To Order No. Customer's No. cause a breakdown under ordinary running conditions. The coil functioned satisfactorily for 4 hrs under normal running conditions, sparking… | ||
| Scan207 | Investigation report on a faulty ignition coil from chassis 58-S7, identifying an incipient secondary insulation breakdown as the cause. | ||
| View original record | X.3445. To BY. from EFC. c. EP. EFC1/T2.4.24. X.3445 - FAULTY IGNITION COIL FROM CHASSIS 58-S7 - Middlemass. Reference your By2/H28.3.24, we have carefully investigated this coil, and attached please… | ||
| Scan208 | Investigation into a faulty coil from chassis 58-S7, identifying an intermittent short-circuit in the secondary winding. | ||
| View original record | COPY. EFC. WA.16. 31.3.24. RE FAULTY COIL OFF CHASSIS 58-S7 (See EP/HS35/27.3.24). On investigating the cause of failure of the above coil, it was found to be an intermittent breakdown of the… | ||
| Scan209 | Faulty coil from 20 HP chassis GF.67, detailing a break in the secondary winding. | ||
| View original record | X 3445. To EY. from EFC. c. EP. EFC2/T3.4.24. X.3445 - COIL FROM 20 HP CHASSIS GF.67. We have confirmed that this coil is faulty, and will not give a H.T spark at all. On further investigation we find… | ||
| Scan210 | Instruction sheet detailing the testing and diagnosis of a faulty coil from chassis No BF57. | ||
| View original record | RR 238 (150 BKS.) [BH57 29-8-20.] MP 224355 X.3445. ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. INSTRUCTIONS. To: C.Y.B 3-4-1924 Order No. WA 20 Customer's No. X3445. Faulty coil of Chassis No BF57 (EP/CEPT/H 21-3-24) This coil… | ||
| Scan211 | Tests conducted on ignition coil No. 3414 from chassis 44-G7, detailing its failure. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from EFC. c.EP. [Handwritten] X 3445 EFC6/T4.4.24. X.3445 - IGNITION COIL No.3414. EX CHASSIS 44-G7. We have now made tests on this coil. The coil was at first O.K. with the exception that on… | ||
| Scan212 | Correcting a previous misdiagnosis of ignition coil faults on chassis 58-S7 and 44-G7. | ||
| View original record | X3445 To HY. from EFC. c. EP. EFC1/T15.4.24. X.3445 - IGNITION COIL EX CHASSIS 58-S7. IGNITION COIL EX CHASSIS 44-G7. It has transpired that we were in error in putting down the faults on the above… | ||
| Scan213 | Modifying the battery recommendation for the Patiala job and confirming dynamo tests and pulley specifications. | ||
| View original record | x4165 To BY. from EFC. EFC2/T31.8.23. RE PATIALA. x30144 x4165 Further to our EFC1/T23.8.23, and confirming our telephone conversation with Mr. Clough, we wish to modify our recommendation for the… | ||
| Scan214 | Wiring colour codes for a tested large Lucas dynamo intended for a Patiala chassis. | ||
| View original record | To BY/C. from EFC. X4165- EFC2/T3.9.23. X.3014a - RE LARGE LUCAS DYNAMO FOR PATIALA X4165- This dynamo is now tested and ready awaiting your instructions. Some of the old colours are on the terminals… | ||
| Scan215 | Failed Lucas Dynamo from a 10,000-mile trial car, car 12EM, due to a faulty ball bearing. | ||
| View original record | X417 To Wor. from Hm/NRC. C. to EV. C. to EF. C. to Hs. C. to Wd. Hm/NRC10/D14.11.23. Re 10,000 Mile Trial Car. 12EM The Lucas Dynamo No.2994, which was fitted to the above car, commenced to squeak… | ||
| Scan216 | Inspection report for a Lucas Dynamo R.205. | ||
| View original record | RR 238.(150 BKS.)(SHS7.29-6-20.) MP 224359 X. 8014 & V4117D ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. INSTRUCTIONS. To EFC Order No. AC.14. Customer's No. X 6 May 1924 Lucas Dynamo R.205 from Chassis This machine is reported… | ||
| Scan217 | Inspection report on the condition of springs, commutator, and brushes. | ||
| View original record | RR 236 (150 BKS.) (BH57. 29-6-20.) MP 22435x ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. INSTRUCTIONS. To __________ Order No. __________ Customer's No. 2 All springs were set in the second notch of the spring arms. The… | ||
| Scan218 | Machine inspection, detailing loose terminal nuts and a broken bifurcated bolt on the cover. | ||
| View original record | RR 238 (150 BKS.)(BH57.29-6-20.) MP 224358 ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. INSTRUCTIONS. To_____________________ 19__ Order No.__________________ Customer's No. 3 Terminal nuts were not very tight. All other nuts… | ||
| Scan219 | Inspection Report No. 81 for Chassis No. 80-EU. | ||
| View original record | X. 4117do To E.F.C. EWT/H1/7.10.26. C. Marx Esq. - Chassis No.80-EU. Inspection Report No.81. --------------------------- We attach hereto copy of St's report ref: St1/TW/6.10.26. Will you kindly… | ||
| Scan220 | Performance and maintenance of chassis number 80-EU for C. Marx, Esq. | ||
| View original record | POST-WAR 40/50 h.p. Memorandum No. 81. 1.Hl 2.C. Copies to:- Sg. EF. Wor. Wor/Mr.Bowring. N. re:- C. Marx, Esq., The Cedars, Wilmslow Road, Didsbury. Chassis No. 80-EU. Registered No. N-51. Chassis… | ||
| Scan221 | Query for more particulars on a post-war 40/50 chassis, No.80.EU, to determine the dynamo type. | ||
| View original record | x 2117do To St. from EFC. c. EWT. EFC/L/T7.10.26. C.Marx, Esq. Chassis No.80.EU. Reference St1/IW6.10.26. Although this is stated to be a post-war 40/50 chassis, we are not quite sure whether it is of… | ||
| Scan222 | Cover page for a document about the distribution board and cutout. | ||
| View original record | DISTRIBUTION BOARD & CUTOUT | ||
| Scan223 | Extract detailing electrical faults on three specific imported chassis, including issues with a main switch, a Lucas cutout, and a generator. | ||
| View original record | X3770 19.8.20 Extract frm Oy8/G18.9.20. Re New Chassis Troubles. -------------------- Below are some examples of troubles experienced with the electrical equipment we have recently had with imported… | ||
| Scan224 | Extract detailing troubles experienced with the electrical equipment on imported chassis. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 225a (100 T) S.H. 89. 22-7-20) G. 2759 X3770 Extract from Oy8/G19.8.20. Re New Chassis Troubles. ----------------------- Below are some examples of troubles experienced with the electrical… | ||
| Scan225 | Ongoing failures with Lucas-supplied cut-outs and switchboxes, including coil failures and corrosion issues. | ||
| View original record | X3740G BY. C. to EFC. C. to WD. EP6/F17.9.28 RECEIVED SEP 17 1928 A.T. X3749 X3770 RE. FAILURE OF LUCAS CUT-OUTS. We still continue to have to return to the works for replacement, Lucas switchboxes… | ||
| Scan226 | Title page for a document concerning a switchbox. | ||
| View original record | SWITCHBOX ________ | ||
| Scan227 | Failures and issues with Lucas electrical fittings on post-war chassis. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten] X.3770 HS AT EP25/F11 X.3770 ✓ X.3014 X.3749 X.28/5 [Stamp] RECEIVED APR 18 1921 [Typed] RE. LUCAS ELECTRICAL FITTINGS FOR OUR POST WAR CHASSIS. With reference to your Wd5/WJ8.4.21,… | ||
| Scan228 | Recurring issues with fuse wire connections and continual blowing of fuses. | ||
| View original record | -2- continual blowing of the fuses. 3. Failure of fuse wire connections. This is certainly one of the most serious troubles we have had, about which I have complained previously, and which I also… | ||
| Scan229 | Title page for the starter motor operating gear document. | ||
| View original record | STARTER MOTOR OPERATING GEAR | ||
| Scan230 | Correspondence regarding a faulty ignition coil from a 20 HP Chassis, requesting a report on the issue. | ||
| View original record | X. 3445. BY/HM/K. 23.5.24. EFC. 20 HP CHASSIS 61. M.O. OSBORNE. We are sending you herewith the ignition coil returned by the owner of the above chassis owing to same being faulty. The customer… | ||
| Scan231 | Failing coil from a 20 HP Chassis G.F. 23 owned by Mr. Billson. | ||
| View original record | X.3445. BY/HMS/K. 23.5.24. EFC. 20 HP CHASSIS G.F. 23. BILLSON. The owner of the above chassis, recently complained about his coil failing and letting him down on the road. A new coil of the "Tall… | ||
| Scan232 | Request to examine a faulty coil returned from a 40-50 HP Chassis. | ||
| View original record | X. 3445 BY/HM5/K. 23.5.24. EFC. 40-50 HP CHASSIS 30. L.K. McCOWAN. We are sending you herewith the coil returned by the owner of the above chassis as being faulty. The customer complained that when… | ||
| Scan233 | Instruction sheet diagnosing a faulty coil with an abnormally high primary current. | ||
| View original record | RR 238 (150 BKS.) (SH57-29-6-20.) MP 224358 X. 3445 ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. INSTRUCTIONS. To E. Y. C. Date 2 - 6 - 1924 Order No. W. A 36 Customer's No. X3445 Coil No 3111 Ex chassis 61HO (Osborne) This coil… | ||
| Scan234 | Instructing the replacement of ignition coils on cars 49-GB and 46-PK. | ||
| View original record | X 3445 To RHC. from EFC. c. Hs/GWH. EFC7/T3.6.24. X.3445 - IGNITION COILS ON 49-GB and 46-PK. 49-GB and 46-PK are still fitted, the former with a short mouldesite encased coil, the latter with a short… | ||
| Scan235 | The examination of a faulty ignition coil, confirming a short-circuited primary winding. | ||
| View original record | X.3445 To BY/HM. from EFC. EFC2/T3.6.24. X. 3445 - IGNITION COIL NO.3111 EX CHASSIS 61-HO -OSBORNE- Reference your BY/HM4/K23.5.24, we have carefully examined this coil. It is quite clear from this… | ||
| Scan236 | The results of a test on a faulty ignition coil from chassis GF.23. | ||
| View original record | X 3445. To BY/HM. from EFC. EFC3/T3.6.24. X.3445 - IGNITION COIL NO.3855 EX CHASSIS GF.23 -BILLSON- From the result of our test, this coil apparently has an incipient fault, which is not always in… | ||
| Scan237 | Test report for Coil No. 3855 from Chassis GF.23, concluding an intermittent short-circuit. | ||
| View original record | EFC. 2.6.24. WA.37. COIL No.3855 EX CHASSIS GF.23.(BILLSON) This coil was first placed on the 205 V (AC) mains and the milliamperes taken by the secondary winding noted :- 17 (Production limit 15.6)… | ||
| Scan238 | On test results for ignition coil No. 2981, recommending it be unwound to ascertain the fault. | ||
| View original record | X.3445 To BY/HM. from EFC. EFC4/T3.6.24. X.3445 - IGNITION COIL No.2981 EX CHASSIS 30-LK -McCOWAN- As in the case of coil No.3855, this coil also would appear from the results of our tests, to be… | ||
| Scan239 | Test report on Coil No. 2981 from Chassis 30-LK MC.COWAN, which is suspected to have a partial short circuit. | ||
| View original record | EFC. 2.6.24. WA.38. X.3445. COIL No.2981 EX CHASSIS 30-LK MC.COWAN. This coil is in a satisfactory sparking condition at present although it does not come up to our production specification. It… | ||
| Scan240 | Defective coil from a 40/50 HP Chassis 42-EM sent for failure analysis. | ||
| View original record | X 8445 EFC. BY8/H. 27.10.24. 40/50 HP. CHASSIS 42-EM. I am sending you herewith coil taken from the above car as defective. The coil in question has been replaced by a new one, but I am interested in… | ||
| Scan241 | Continuity fault found in the secondary winding of ignition coil No. 3913 for chassis 42-EM. | ||
| View original record | To EY. from EFC. X 3445 EFC2/T25.11.24. X.3445. IGNITION COIL ON CHASSIS 42-EM. Reference your EY8/H27.10.24, we now return ignition coil No.3913, and please find attached copy of my assistant's… | ||
| Scan242 | Investigation report on a faulty coil, number 3931, from chassis 42-EM. | ||
| View original record | EFC. WA.94. INVESTIGATION OF FAULTY COIL NO. 3931 EX CHASSIS 42-EM. When first received this coil exhibited the usual signs indicating a break in the secondary winding, i.e. the continuity of the… | ||
| Scan243 | Title page for a document concerning a condenser. | ||
| View original record | CONDENSER | ||
| Scan244 | Testing a condenser and platinum ignition point from chassis 12YG-Warley Pickering. | ||
| View original record | To EY. from EFC. X. 3129. EFC 8/T14.11.23. X.3129 - PLATINUM IGNITION POINT & SCREW EX CHASSIS 12YG-WARLEY PICKERING. On testing this condenser we did not find anything wrong with it. The capacity was… | ||
| Scan245 | Instruction sheet detailing the testing of a faulty mica condenser from a 40/50 chassis. | ||
| View original record | RR 238 (300 Bks.) (SF 152. 6-11-18.) MP 197880 X3129 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To: EFC Order No: PB.124 Customer's No.: X 2512 Nov. 14th 1923 Faulty Mica Condenser Off 40/50 Chassis 12 YG.… | ||
| Scan246 | Complaint of quick burning platinum points in condenser No. 2482 for chassis 38-ZG. | ||
| View original record | BY. c. SFT. c. D.BP. 4/117 EP/CEP8/H31.3.24. Re Chassis 38-ZG. Drg. No. E1821CA. We have received from N. Dept. Condenser No.2482, N. Dep.t have returned this unit with a complaint of quick burning of… | ||
| Scan247 | Fault where platinum points burn away on chassis 38.ZG, requesting further testing on condenser No. 2842. | ||
| View original record | X. 4117 To EFC. BY/RD9/ML1.4.24. I am handing you herewith Condenser No.2842 ex Chassis 38.ZG. together with EP's report. You will note that the condenser is O.K. and yet the Platinum points quickly… | ||
| Scan248 | On the testing of a condenser from chassis 38-ZG, finding it operational but recommending a new earthing connection to remedy a fault. | ||
| View original record | X 2417 To BY/RD. from EFC. c. EP. EFC2/T2.4.24. X.2512 - CONDENSER FROM CHASSIS 38-ZG. In accordance with your By/RD9/ML1.4.24, we have tested this condenser to our standard specification and find it… | ||
| Scan249 | Instruction sheet regarding the testing of a condenser from chassis 38ZG and fault diagnosis. | ||
| View original record | RR 23B (150 BKS) (SHS 7.20-6-20.) MP 224358 X. 4179 ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. INSTRUCTIONS. To E.Y.b 2-4-1924 Order No WA 18 Customer's No. X 2512 Re Condenser from Chassis 38 ZG (See EP/CEP8/H 31-3-24.) This… | ||
| Scan250 | Faulty condenser from a 40/50 HP Chassis causing the platinum points to burn away. | ||
| View original record | X.2512 4117 EFC. BY10/H. 17. 6. 24. 40/50 HP. CHASSIS. BATTERY IGNITION. CONDENSER. 30-TE. RUSSELL. I am handing you herewith a Condenser taken from the above car, the complaint in this case being… | ||
| Scan251 | Instruction note detailing the failure of a 40/50 mica condenser during a production test due to a suspected faulty earth connection. | ||
| View original record | X.2512 4/17 ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. INSTRUCTIONS. To E.F.B. Order No. W.A 46. Customer's No. X 2512 40/50 mica condenser NO 2818. Esc chassis 30 TE Russell. This condenser broke down during the production… | ||
| Scan252 | Test failure of a 40/50 Mica Condenser No. 2818. | ||
| View original record | X4117 To BY. from EFC. EFC6/T18.6.24. X. 2512 - 40/50 MICA CONDENSER NO. 2818. EX 30-TE. RUSSELL. Reference your BY10/H17.6.24, we proceeded to examine this condenser, first of all putting it through… | ||
| Scan253 | Title page for the Distributor & Contact Breaker. | ||
| View original record | DISTRIBUTOR & CONTACT BREAKER -------------- | ||
| Scan254 | Complaint about wear on the contact breaker platinum tip blade for a 40/50 distributor. | ||
| View original record | To EP/Thn. from EFC. X.800 EFC2/T14.3.23. X.800 - 40/50 DISTRIBUTOR. Answering your EP/Thn6/H13.3.23, there has been no change in the dimensions of contact breaker platinum tip blade and we do not… | ||
| Scan255 | Complaint about excessive wear on battery ignition contact breaker rollers and pins. | ||
| View original record | X800 Hs. or EFC. C. to BY. EP/Thn6/H13.3.23. re - Excessive wear on battery ignition low tension contact breaker rollers and pins. We have a complaint from Cricklewood that excessive wear takes place… | ||
| Scan256 | Title page for a document about contact points. | ||
| View original record | CONTACT POINTS --- --- --- | ||
| Scan257 | Title page for a section on magnetos. | ||
| View original record | MAGNETOS _______... | ||
| Scan258 | Instruction to replace a B.G. type magneto with a Watford M.O.6. type on chassis 77-YX for customer Ambatielos, following a complaint. | ||
| View original record | X.4181C Hs A.T EP/HS23/04.1.22. Re. Chassis 77-YX. -- Ambatielos. E.J. has decided that we are to fit a Watford M.O.6. Watford Magneto to this car in place of the present B.G.type about which the… | ||
| Scan259 | Customer's complaint about a failed Watford magneto and requesting information on fitting a Bosch magneto to chassis 62.H.2. | ||
| View original record | c. to Hs.- X 4181 EP/HS4/015.10.23 F.R. Re. 20-HP. Chassis 62.H.2. - Kerr. The owner particularly wanted a Bosch magneto fitted to this car. However, he was persuaded by S. to have an E.O.6. Watford… | ||
| Scan260 | The transfer of an E.O.6. Magneto for Chassis No. 12-EM. | ||
| View original record | EFC. C. to Mr. Chatwin. X. 418/c Hm/NRC5/EW12.11.23. X. 418/c Chassis No. 12-EM. Will Mr. Chatwin please hand to EFC. the E.O.6. Magneto which we have instructions to despatch to Makers. Will EFC.… | ||
| Scan261 | Magneto failures on the 40/50 model, a faulty brush holder, and the need for spare parts and communication with the customer. | ||
| View original record | X. 418/c BY: C. Wd. C. Wor. C. Hs. S. BT. C. B. BP. EP4/Hl2.11.23. X. 418/c re. MAGNETO FAILURES. Further to Hm's report on the above that the magneto failed on the 10,000 mile 40/50 production test.… | ||
| Scan262 | Investigating a fault on an E.O.6 Magneto from chassis 12EO. | ||
| View original record | To Hm/NRC. from EFC. X4181 EFC12/T13.11.23. X.4181 - E.O.6 MAGNETO- EX CHASSIS 12EO. We have investigated the fault on this magneto, and we find as you say that there is a H.T. breakdown from the… | ||
| Scan263 | Failures of the high tension pick-up on Watford Magnetos and the urgent need for improved brush holders. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from Hm. X41810 C. to Wor. C. to Wd. C. to Hs. ✓ C. to EP. Hm13/W31.12.23. Re E.O.6 Watford Magnetos. We have recently had a considerable number of failures on this Magneto due to the breakdown… | ||
| Scan264 | Noisy E.O.6 magnetos on 40/50 cars. | ||
| View original record | X. 418/c c. EFC. EP13/H9.1.24 X. 418/c re. Noisy E.O.6 Magnetos. We have been rather concerned with the noise from the engine which seems to emanate from the magneto, i.e. E.O.6 type on the 40/50… | ||
| Scan265 | Seized magneto (No. 56915), identifying a galled cam box sleeve and requesting a replacement from the makers. | ||
| View original record | BY. c. Hs. c. Wor c. SFT. for Mr. Ellis. X418/c EP5/H18.1.24. re. E.O.6 Magneto Failure. We are returning to you Magneto No.56915, which we had to replace on a customers car (Mr. Gibbons, Nottingham… | ||
| Scan266 | Contact breaker noisiness of the Watford E.O.6 Magneto for the 20 HP engine. | ||
| View original record | X.4181c. To BY. from EFC. EFC1/T23.1.24. X.4181c - WATFORD E.O.6 MAGNETO FOR 20 HP. Reference EP's note EP13/H7.1.24 complaining of contact breaker noisiness of these magnetos, we should like to know… | ||
| Scan267 | Seeking clarification on the term 'fibre friction brush' in an E.O.6 magneto for chassis No.11-TW. | ||
| View original record | X418/c To EP/HS. from EFC. EFC1/T14.3.24. c. By/C. X418/c RE CHASSIS No.11-TW - More. Reference your EP/HS27/05.3.24, will you kindly say more precisely what is meant by "the fibre friction brush in… | ||
| Scan268 | Confirming a telephone message regarding the distributor wheel brake friction brush and an agreed alteration to the Instruction Book. | ||
| View original record | X 4181c EFC3/T17.3.24. X.4181c - CHASSIS 11 TW. MORE. We have received a telephone message in answer to our EFCK/T14.3.24, to the effect that this refers to the distributor wheel brake friction brush.… | ||
| Scan269 | Customer complaint about a faulty Watford Magneto and its replacement with a Bosch unit. | ||
| View original record | V4117 EFC. BYll-P21.3.24. MAGNETO FROM 115-EE. LIECHTI. I am handing you herewith a Watford Magneto which has been returned from Mr Liechti after having replaced same on the above chassis by a Bosch… | ||
| Scan270 | Modifying a magneto contact breaker for testing due to a complaint of burning points. | ||
| View original record | RHC. from EFC. X 2375 EFC3/T31.3.24. X.2375 - WATFORD E.6 MAGNETOS - CHASSIS 115EE. - LIECHTI. - Herewith two magneto contact breakers; the one marked E.117 is the one taken from the magneto on 115EE.… | ||
| Scan271 | Test results for a Watford E.6 Magneto from chassis 115-EE, detailing its slow speed sparking characteristics. | ||
| View original record | X.2375 To EY. from EFC. EFCL/T24.4.24. X.2375 - WATFORD E.6 MAGNETO - EX CHASSIS 115-EE. -LIECHTI- We have now completed the tests requested on this machine by your EY11/P21.3.24, and the results are… | ||
| Scan272 | Test report for a Watford E6 Magneto, serial number 23071. | ||
| View original record | COPY EFC. WA.22. 23.4.24. X.237A - TEST OF WATFORD E6 MAGNETO No.23071 OFF 115EE. This magneto was first put through a test to the production specification, and was as follows :- Primary gap .018"… | ||
| Scan273 | The return of a faulty magneto and another one received in error. | ||
| View original record | X. 2375 To BY. from EFC. EFC5/T19.5.24. X.2375 - WATFORD E.6 MAGNETO No.42567. EX CHASSIS 76-CE - LIECHTI. Herewith please find copy of my assistant's remarks in connection with this magneto, from… | ||
| Scan274 | The breakdown and diagnosis of a Watford E6 magneto from chassis 76-CE. | ||
| View original record | EFC. WA. 30. 19.5.24. WATFORD E6 MAGNETO OFF CHASSIS 76-CE.(LIECHTI) Upon starting this magneto up with a view to testing it there was observed to be no H.T. discharge on the gaps or safety gap; at… | ||
| Scan275 | Testing two E.6 magnetos from different cars to check for excessive wear. | ||
| View original record | X. 2375 EFC. BY26/H. 9. 5. 24. The second E.6. Magneto fitted to Mr. Liechti's car No. 76-EE. is now in my office: I would like you to try this out as you did the magneto taken from 115-EE. If you… | ||
| Scan276 | Requesting an independent test on a magneto from chassis 50-FW returned for being too noisy. | ||
| View original record | X418/c EFC. BY2/H. 20. 5. 24. MAGNETOS. I am handing you herewith an E.O.6. Magneto taken from Chassis 50-FW. This magneto has been returned to Messrs Norths on two occasions as being too noisy. They… | ||
| Scan277 | The results of a test and examination of a Watford magneto from chassis 50-FW. | ||
| View original record | X4181c To BY. from EFC. EFC2/T23.5.24. WATFORD MAGNETO EX CHASSIS 50-FW. X.4181c. Herewith copy of my assistant's report on the test and examination of the above magneto. You will see from this that… | ||
| Scan278 | Test and examination report for a Watford EO6 Magneto, serial number 56991. | ||
| View original record | EFC. WA.32. TEST AND EXAMINATION OF WATFORD EO6 MAGNETO No.56991. On examining this magneto the following were observed. (1) Primary gap .014" and .018" - a difference of .004" between each side. Not… | ||
| Scan279 | Cover page for a document or section regarding the Dynamo. | ||
| View original record | DYNAMO | ||
| Scan280 | Dynamo lighting failure due to faulty fuse fixing, with a suggestion to use tin-lead type fuses instead. | ||
| View original record | EFC. c to Bn. EP13/FE.12.19. X.3014/b. X.3014/b RE. FAILURE OF DYNAMO LIGHTING. X.2575- X.3449 I had a case the other day of failure of a lighting system, which was found due to the faulty fixing of… | ||
| Scan281 | The failure of a dynamo lighting system caused by a sticking automatic cut-out switch, leading to battery discharge. | ||
| View original record | X.3014/b (3) Ck. from EP. c. to Bn. c. to EH. EP1/F10.12.19. X.3014/b.RE. FAILURE OF DYNAMO LIGHTING SYSTEM. X 8440 X.664 / X 8440 Further to my conversation with you on this matter, I am still having… | ||
| Scan282 | The failure of dynamos due to water ingress and subsequent rust, with proposed solutions. | ||
| View original record | Ck. c. to Hs. c. to Bn. | ||
| Scan283 | Recurring failure with Lucas Dynamo terminals and a request to halt further testing until a modification is implemented. | ||
| View original record | X.3014 Ck. from EP. C. to EN. (crossed out) C. to DA. (crossed out) C. to PY. (crossed out) EP9/F5.3.20. F.R. (stamped) RE. LUCAS DYNAMO TERMINAL FAILURE - X.3014. With reference to your Ck3/T3.3.20,… | ||
| Scan284 | Ongoing issues with noisy Lucas dynamos on cars under test. | ||
| View original record | Wd. from EP. c. to EFC. c. to etc. c. to Dv. X.30746 A.T EP6/F13.1.21. X.30746. RE. NOISY LUCAS DYNAMOS. We still continue to have trouble with noisy dynamos on cars on test. We are not turning many… | ||
| Scan285 | Two faulty Lucas dynamos and their replacement. | ||
| View original record | c. to EFC. X.3014 G F.R. EP8/F23.2.21. X 3014G RE. FAULTY LUCAS DYNAMOS. Herewith please receive two faulty Lucas dynamos, particulars of which are as follows :- 1) No.1833, taken off chassis No.… | ||
| Scan286 | Faulty ball bearings in Lucas Dynamos on the 10,000-mile production car, 12-HN. | ||
| View original record | c. Hs. X 3014 EP/Thnl/H4.12.23. re. 10,000 Miles Production Car, 12-HN - Faulty Ball Bearings in Lucas Dynamos. With reference to Hm's memo Hm/NRC10/D14.11.23 - we have had a good deal of trouble with… | ||
| Scan287 | Correspondence with Joseph Lucas Ltd. regarding the examination of a dynamo's bearings from a 12-EM trial car. | ||
| View original record | X 3014 B Wm. from Wd. C.S.C. to Wd. C.T.C. to Wd. c. to Hs. Wd4/NJ4.1.24. 10,000 Miles Trial Car - 12-EM. In reply to Hmll/WW7.12.23, paragraph 22, we are in receipt of a letter from Joseph Lucas Ltd.… | ||
| Scan288 | Complaints from the Paris Depot about poor insulation and output loss in Lucas Dynamos. | ||
| View original record | BY C. Hs. G.Wd. EFC X3014 b EP21/H30.4.24. re. Lucas Dynamos. Paris Depot are complaining that the insulation of certain Lucas Dynamos they have handled on cars is poor. They point out that in tests… | ||
| Scan289 | Correspondence concerning a dynamo and battery issue for a car belonging to the Maharaja of Patiala, necessitating discussions with the Lucas Company. | ||
| View original record | X4165 EFC. BY12-P15.8.23. X.3014a. X.4165. I am sending you herewith correspondence we have received in connection with the dynamo and battery on Patiala's car. Patiala is an Indian potentate of some… | ||
| Scan290 | Letter from the Motor Department in Patiala, India, regarding unsatisfactory headlight performance on hill roads. | ||
| View original record | X4165 COPY (Extract) MOTOR DEPARTMENT. P A T I A L A. From The Officer in Charge, Motor Department, PATIALA. To Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Kashmira Gate, DELHI. X3014a X4165 Dated Patiala the 16.7.23.… | ||
| Scan291 | Technical discussion on dynamo specifications and the problematic, inaccessible placement of accumulators on car chassis. | ||
| View original record | -2- Contd. dynamo or higher speed of some other make of electrical equipment. The dynamo I suggest should be the bi-compound type, with a rated supply of 18 amperes at 12 volts under full load running… | ||
| Scan292 | Upgrades to the dynamo and battery for the Patiala car to fix inadequate charging at low speeds. | ||
| View original record | X4165 To BY. from EFC. EFC1/T23.8.23. RE PATIALA. X.3014a. X.4165. INADEQUACY OF CHARGE AT LOW SPEEDS. Answering your Ey12/P15.8.23, I have now seen Mr. Wheeler and discussed this matter with him, and… | ||
| Scan293 | Running test of a larger Lucas dynamo for the Patiala customer. | ||
| View original record | To EY/C. from EFC. X4165 EFC4/T29.8.23. RE PATIALA. X4165 X30142 Further to our EFC1/T23.8.23. With reference to the larger Lucas dynamo for this customer, we are not at the moment giving time to the… | ||
| Scan294 | Instructions to test a larger Lucas dynamo for a 40/50 HP chassis for a customer in Patiala. | ||
| View original record | X.4165. EFC. BY/C11/H30.8.23. X.4165. X.3014a. 40/50 HP. CHASSIS. PATIALA. DYNAMO & BATTERY. We have now received BJ's agreement to the larger Lucas dynamo being supplied to the above customer and… | ||