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From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
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Incorrect delivery of Champion sparking plugs.10th Jun 1941Box 162 \ 3  img221
Order for two types of Champion Spark Plugs.17th Feb 1942Box 162 \ 3  img222
Correction notice regarding the correct type of Champion sparking plugs for the 20HP model.4th Feb 1937Box 162 \ 3  img223
Letter from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs regarding alterations to a pressed container and sending new model plugs for testing.28th Apr 1933Box 162 \ 4  img001
Letter from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs regarding the development and testing of a new experimental spark plug, number 765.28th Apr 1933Box 162 \ 4  img002
Letter from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Limited concerning the provision of plugs for a car.28th Apr 1933Box 162 \ 4  img003
Letter to K.L.G. Sparking Plug Ltd requesting a design modification for the 765 Plugs.1st May 1933Box 162 \ 4  img004
Letter from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Ltd. confirming a request to make the barrel of the K.L.G. 765 plug longer.2nd May 1933Box 162 \ 4  img005
Letter to K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Ltd. confirming the dimensions of a new plug (765.A) for a Bentley engine.11th May 1933Box 162 \ 4  img006
Results of engine performance tests using different spark plugs and tappet settings.31th May 1933Box 162 \ 4  img007
Order for one dozen modified K.L.G. sparking plugs.31th May 1933Box 162 \ 4  img008
Letter to K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Ltd. requesting modifications to the 765A plug.31th May 1933Box 162 \ 4  img009
Letter from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Ltd. regarding the modification and performance of brass fins on a No. 765A plug.6th Jun 1933Box 162 \ 4  img010
Letter to a supplier regarding a modification to long reach sparking plugs.7th Jun 1933Box 162 \ 4  img011
Letter from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs regarding the supply of six new mica insulated screens for testing.8th Jun 1933Box 162 \ 4  img012
Letter from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Ltd. regarding a modification to an order for the 765-A model.8th Jun 1933Box 162 \ 4  img013
Testing K.L.G. screened ignition plugs for tank engines, with results tabulated for performance under different pressures.22th Jun 1933Box 162 \ 4  img014
Test report on the water resistance and electrical breakdown of plugs and cables.22th Jun 1933Box 162 \ 4  img015
Test report comparing spark plug voltage performance with and without a screen.22th Jun 1933Box 162 \ 4  img016
Recommendation to supply a special K.L.G. Co. sparking plug gauge with every Bensport chassis.4th Jul 1933Box 162 \ 4  img017
Internal order request for one dozen 14mm X.306 plugs from the Lodge Plug Co.30th Aug 1933Box 162 \ 4  img018
Letter to K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Ltd. regarding issues with their plugs during a 10,000-mile test.25th Oct 1933Box 162 \ 4  img019
Despatch of three K.L.G. type 765 spark plugs for examination.25th Oct 1933Box 162 \ 4  img020
Letter from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Ltd. regarding the receipt and examination of three plugs.30th Oct 1933Box 162 \ 4  img021
Letter to K.L.G. Sparking Plugs regarding spark plug testing and standardisation on a Bentley car.16th Nov 1933Box 162 \ 4  img022
Letter from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs discussing the use and modification of aero-type plugs for a Bentley car.17th Nov 1933Box 162 \ 4  img023
Letter from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Limited confirming a works visit for Major Carington.4th Dec 1933Box 162 \ 4  img024
Letter from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs regarding the supply and testing of new type 792 plugs for a Bentley car.18th Dec 1933Box 162 \ 4  img025
Letter to K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Ltd. regarding poor performance of their aero-type plugs and ordering an alternative for Bentley cars.22th Dec 1933Box 162 \ 4  img026
Recommending an order of 50 sets of K.L.G. 765A spark plugs with Stellited points for a Bentley car.22th Dec 1933Box 162 \ 4  img027
The correct spark plug gap settings for 14 mm Bentley plugs.13th Jan 1934Box 162 \ 4  img028
Decision to discontinue the use of Stellite tipped Bentley sparking plugs in favour of standard nickel manganese.13th Jan 1934Box 162 \ 4  img029
Request to K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Ltd. for a hotter grade of spark plugs for a Phantom engine.29th Jan 1934Box 162 \ 4  img030
Letter from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Limited regarding modifications to 765-A and 14 m.m. plugs.30th Jan 1934Box 162 \ 4  img031
Letter from the Air Ministry granting provisional airworthiness approval for K.L.G. screening cowls.27th Jan 1934Box 162 \ 4  img032
Request to K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Ltd. for a dozen cooler running sparking plugs for a 20/25 HP chassis engine experiment.31th Jan 1934Box 162 \ 4  img033
Letter from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs regarding the supply and testing of different spark plugs for a 20/25 chassis.2nd Feb 1934Box 162 \ 4  img034
To place an order for K.L.G. spark plugs for Vulture and 20/25 chassis.5th Feb 1934Box 162 \ 4  img035
Standardisation of K.L.G. TYPE 765A SPARKING PLUGS.15th Jan 1934Box 162 \ 4  img036
Letter regarding the despatch of M.S.V. screens and details of the No. 724 spark plug.5th Apr 1934Box 162 \ 4  img037
Unsatisfactory test performance of K.L.G. plugs for a Bentley chassis.16th Apr 1934Box 162 \ 4  img038
KLG sparking plugs removed from Bentley Chassis B.57-AE due to engine misfire.16th Apr 1934Box 162 \ 4  img039
Examination of plugs for Bentley Chassis No. B.57-AE.19th Apr 1934Box 162 \ 4  img040
The electrical testing of K.L.G. plugs for a Bentley chassis.19th Apr 1934Box 162 \ 4  img041
Letter regarding the rapid erosion of K.L.G. type 808 sparking plugs during testing on a Phantom II chassis.2nd May 1934Box 162 \ 4  img042
Arrangement to send a K.L.G. sparking plug type 808 for examination.2nd May 1934Box 162 \ 4  img043
Letter from a spark plug manufacturer regarding the examination and suggested modification of a 765-A plug.5th May 1934Box 162 \ 4  img044
Letter from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs regarding the effect of modifying a spark plug's gap capacity and heat resistance.5th Apr 1934Box 162 \ 4  img045
Letter to K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Ltd. ordering a set of 12 modified type 765A plugs for a 10,000-mile Bentley car test.7th May 1934Box 162 \ 4  img046
Letter from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs regarding the modification and supply of test plugs, assigning the new number 765-D.8th May 1934Box 162 \ 4  img047
Letter concerning the excessive point burning on a type 808 sparking plug due to a purposely tapered central electrode.8th May 1934Box 162 \ 4  img048
Letter from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs confirming the dispatch of one dozen type 765-D plugs.9th May 1934Box 162 \ 4  img049
Invoice from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs, Ltd. to Messrs Rolls-Royce Ltd.9th May 1934Box 162 \ 4  img050
Letter from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs regarding a point burning issue with the No. 808 plug on the Phantom engine.12th Jun 1934Box 162 \ 4  img051
Selection and modification of plugs for the Bentley car.3rd Jun 1933Box 162 \ 4  img053
Request to place an order for K.L.G. sparking plugs and radio screening caps.25th Jun 1934Box 162 \ 4  img054
Letter to K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Ltd. requesting a set of 12 aero-type sparking plugs for E.R. Hall's Bentley.13th Jul 1934Box 162 \ 4  img055
Letter from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Limited regarding the despatch of various spark plugs and washers.16th Jul 1934Box 162 \ 4  img056
Letter to K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Ltd. regarding an urgent order of plugs for E.R. Hall's Ulster T.T. Bentley race car.18th Jul 1934Box 162 \ 4  img057
Letter from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Limited concerning the dispatch of Bentley Racing Plugs.19th Jul 1934Box 162 \ 4  img058
Letter from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs regarding an improved spark plug for the Bentley car.1st Aug 1934Box 162 \ 4  img059
Letter to K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Ltd. regarding a modified nut for a standard Bentley spark plug.3rd Aug 1934Box 162 \ 4  img060
Letter to K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Ltd. requesting a delivery date for 24 Bentley racing plugs for the Ulster T.T.8th Aug 1934Box 162 \ 4  img061
Letter to K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Ltd. detailing test results and criticism of their 836 B model plugs.8th Aug 1934Box 162 \ 4  img062
Letter from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Limited discussing the performance of 836-B plugs and the design of standard Bentley plugs.20th Aug 1934Box 162 \ 4  img063
Letter to K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Ltd. expressing satisfaction with their product's performance in a Bentley and approving an advertisement.18th Sep 1934Box 162 \ 4  img064
Urgent request for 24 type 827 K.L.G. sparking plugs for testing a special Bentley engine.18th Sep 1934Box 162 \ 4  img065
Letter to K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Ltd. regarding the testing of new type 850 spark plugs and Stellited centre pins on a Bentley car.15th Oct 1934Box 162 \ 4  img066
Letter from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs regarding the dispatch of experimental plugs for a Bentley engine.22th Oct 1934Box 162 \ 4  img067
Letter from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs concerning ignition interference from suppressors on a Philco wireless set in the Duke of Kent's Bentley car.9th Nov 1934Box 162 \ 4  img068
Letter to K.L.G. Sparking Plugs regarding testing new type 850 plugs in the Duke of Kent's Bentley.9th Nov 1934Box 162 \ 4  img069
Ignition interference and spark plug issues on H.R.H. The Duke of Kent's Bentley.10th Nov 1934Box 162 \ 4  img070
Complaint of sooting plugs and radio interference on H.R.H. The Duke of Kent's car, chassis No. B.45.AE.13th Nov 1934Box 162 \ 4  img071
The testing of sparking plugs returned from the Kingsbury Service Depot.14th Nov 1934Box 162 \ 4  img072
Defective sparking plugs removed from a 3½ Litre Bentley chassis and the subsequent reply from Kingsbury.16th Nov 1934Box 162 \ 4  img073
Clarifying the return of a set of sparking plugs for a 3½-Litre Bentley due to potential insulation breakdown.15th Nov 1934Box 162 \ 4  img074
Letter from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Ltd acknowledging a request to convey views to H.R.H. The Duke of Kent.16th Nov 1934Box 162 \ 4  img075
Inquiry about spark plugs sooting up on Chassis No. B.45.AE, belonging to the Duke of Kent, potentially due to a fitted wireless set.24th Nov 1934Box 162 \ 4  img076
Issue with chassis NO.B.45 AE belonging to the Duke of Kent.26th Nov 1934Box 162 \ 4  img077
Letter from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs regarding the welding of Stellite tips to electrodes to prevent point burning.26th Nov 1934Box 162 \ 4  img078
Letter from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Limited regarding the working voltage and design of various spark plugs.26th Nov 1934Box 162 \ 4  img079
Letter from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs regarding the despatch of modified type K.1/859 plugs.3rd Jan 1935Box 162 \ 4  img080
Letter to K.L.G. Sparking plugs Ltd. requesting a sample batch of 24 Bentley 14mm type 850 plugs with platinum electrodes for testing.14th Jan 1935Box 162 \ 4  img081
Internal order for K.L.G. sparking plugs for a Spectre chassis.16th Jan 1935Box 162 \ 4  img082
Confirming the handover of 6 K.L.G. 851 plugs for testing in a Bentley test bed engine.31th Jan 1935Box 162 \ 4  img083
Order for one dozen K.L.G. type 850 sparking plugs with knurled nut terminals.15th Mar 1935Box 162 \ 4  img084
Letter to K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Ltd. regarding an order for one dozen type 850 sparking plugs with specific gap settings.1st Apr 1935Box 162 \ 4  img085
Supply of spark plug types 850 and 851 for a 5.B.IV test in France.1st Apr 1935Box 162 \ 4  img086
Letter from K.L.G Sparking Plugs Ltd. confirming dispatch of twelve type 850 plugs.6th Apr 1935Box 162 \ 4  img087
Letter from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs regarding spark plug gap settings for the 25 HP car.11th Apr 1935Box 162 \ 4  img088
Letter to Major Carrington discussing the performance of K.L.G. spark plugs and requesting alternatives for testing.24th Apr 1935Box 162 \ 4  img089
Letter to K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Ltd. specifying the gap settings for 'K' type plugs.26th Apr 1935Box 162 \ 4  img090
Order for one dozen Bentley K.L.G. type 850 sparking plugs.16th May 1935Box 162 \ 4  img091
Letter from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs regarding the dispatch of nine type 744 plugs with stellite electrodes for testing.14th May 1935Box 162 \ 4  img092
Order for 24 specific K.L.G. spark plugs.30th May 1935Box 162 \ 4  img093
Internal order request for 48 K.L.G. type 893 B sparking plugs.3rd Jun 1935Box 162 \ 4  img094
Internal order request for K.L.G. sparking plugs.4th Jun 1935Box 162 \ 4  img095
Order for K.L.G. plugs and gasket washers.17th Jun 1935Box 162 \ 4  img096
Order for 24 K.L.G.827 sparking plugs.19th Jun 1935Box 162 \ 4  img097
Replacing K.L.G. 850 spark plugs with Lodge X.434/2 plugs, which caused audible detonation.2nd Jul 1935Box 162 \ 4  img098


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