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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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Follow-up letter from K.L.G Sparking Plugs Limited regarding a booklet proof.15th Jul 1935Box 162 \ 4  img099
Order for K.L.G. type 724 sparking plugs.16th Jul 1935Box 162 \ 4  img100
To find and order suitable replacement spark plugs for a Buick.7th Aug 1935Box 162 \ 4  img101
Trouble with re-conditioned sparking plugs.12th Aug 1935Box 162 \ 4  img102
Issues of oiling up and misfiring caused by reconditioned spark plugs.9th Aug 1935Box 162 \ 4  img103
Spark plug issues, including oiling up and misfiring, in new cars and a comparison of different plug types.13th Aug 1935Box 162 \ 4  img104
Excessive oiling up of sparking plugs on a Bentley chassis and proposing a new K.L.G. 850 plug for testing.13th Aug 1935Box 162 \ 4  img105
The despatch of 6 K.L.G. type 850 sparking plugs for testing.14th Aug 1935Box 162 \ 4  img106
Letter to K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Ltd. requesting a redesign of the 886 and 868 spark plugs.14th Aug 1935Box 162 \ 4  img107
Misfiring and oiling up issues with KLG 765.A sparking plugs on Bentley chassis.15th Aug 1935Box 162 \ 4  img108
Receipt and fitting of six KLG type 850 sparking plugs to address a misfiring issue.17th Aug 1935Box 162 \ 4  img109
Misfiring KLG type 765.A spark plugs on chassis B.139.CW and their replacement with experimental KLG 850 plugs.17th Aug 1935Box 162 \ 4  img110
Surplus delivery of washers against a purchase order from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Ltd.19th Aug 1935Box 162 \ 4  img111
Letter from K.L.G Sparking Plugs regarding the supply of type 850 plugs and discussing tests on types 765-A and 850.20th Aug 1935Box 162 \ 4  img112
Dispatch note from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Limited for test plugs.20th Aug 1935Box 162 \ 4  img113
Pre-ignition issues with Bentley sparking plugs caused by mica flaking.23th Aug 1935Box 162 \ 4  img114
Letter to K.L.G. Sparking Plugs, Ltd. regarding plugs that have not yet been received.24th Aug 1935Box 162 \ 4  img115
Letter from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Limited apologising for a delay in dispatching plugs.26th Aug 1935Box 162 \ 4  img116
Invoice from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs, Ltd and requesting authorisation for payment.28th Aug 1935Box 162 \ 4  img117
Letter to K.L.G. Sparking Plugs regarding plugs that arrived too late to be fitted to a customer's car.28th Aug 1935Box 162 \ 4  img118
To Roy requesting an order for one dozen K.L.G. 843 Sparking Plugs.30th Aug 1935Box 162 \ 4  img119
Standardisation of K.L.G. Type 850 sparking plugs.13th Aug 1935Box 162 \ 4  img120
Complaints about Bentley sparking plugs and urging the adoption of a new standardized type.23th Oct 1935Box 162 \ 4  img121
Order for 4 K.L.G. type 897 sparking plugs.23th Oct 1935Box 162 \ 4  img122
Letter to K.L. Guiness Sparking Plug Co. Ltd. regarding complaints about Bentley sparking plugs and proposing a switch to the type 850 plug.24th Oct 1935Box 162 \ 4  img123
Requesting the posting of two faulty 868D sparking plugs for examination.24th Oct 1935Box 162 \ 4  img124
Letter to K.L.G. Sparking Plugs regarding the failure of a type 843 spark plug during testing on a 20/25 engine.30th Oct 1935Box 162 \ 4  img125
Letter from K.L.G Sparking Plugs Limited arranging a meeting with Mr. West.15th Nov 1935Box 162 \ 4  img126
Letter from K.L.G Sparking Plugs regarding a set of type 724 plugs for a modified 20/25 HP engine.26th Nov 1935Box 162 \ 4  img127
Letter from K.L.G Sparking Plugs discussing a proposal for an integral screen and a new Cadmium plating for the type 850 plug.8th Jan 1936Box 162 \ 4  img128
Letter from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Limited regarding the supply of sample plugs for trial.8th Jan 1936Box 162 \ 4  img129
Letter from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Limited discussing suitable plug types for a new 25 HP engine.9th Jan 1936Box 162 \ 4  img130
Response letter to K.L.G. Sparking Plugs regarding integral screened plugs, plating processes, and trials.10th Jan 1936Box 162 \ 4  img131
Letter to K.L.G. Sparking Plugs, Ltd. agreeing to the use of cadmium plating on Bentley sparking plugs.14th Jan 1936Box 162 \ 4  img132
Letter from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs confirming agreement to use Cadmium plating on type 850 plugs.16th Jan 1936Box 162 \ 4  img133
Faulty KLG-850 spark plugs from Chassis No. B.168-CR which are misfiring.25th Feb 1936Box 162 \ 4  img134
Two faulty plugs that were fixed by cleaning and are due for a road test.10th Mar 1936Box 162 \ 4  img135
Letter from K.L.G Sparking Plugs Limited regarding the dispatch of various types of plugs.10th Mar 1936Box 162 \ 4  img136
Letter from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs regarding the supply and specification of plugs for a 4.5-litre engine.11th Mar 1936Box 162 \ 4  img137
Letter from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Limited discussing the specifications and supply of various spark plug models.11th Mar 1936Box 162 \ 4  img138
Letter from KLG Sparking Plugs Limited regarding suitable spark plugs for a 25 HP production engine.24th Mar 1936Box 162 \ 4  img139
Invoice and payment for K.L.G. sparking plugs.27th Mar 1936Box 162 \ 4  img140
Letter from K.L.G Sparking Plugs Limited regarding a set of plugs for an Alvis 'Silver Eagle' engine.29th Apr 1936Box 162 \ 4  img141
Follow-up memo regarding an outstanding invoice for two lots of sparking plugs from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Ltd.7th May 1936Box 162 \ 4  img142
Ordering and returning of various types of sparking plugs.1st May 1936Box 162 \ 4  img143
The return of various types of sparking plugs to K.L.G. Co.8th May 1936Box 162 \ 4  img144
Letter from KLG Sparking Plugs Limited regarding an order and credit arrangement for racing spark plugs for Mr. E.R. Hall.12th May 1936Box 162 \ 4  img145
Internal request to order K.L.G. sparking plugs for a Phantom III Chassis.27th May 1936Box 162 \ 4  img146
Letter to K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Ltd. requesting testing and modification of plugs for the Phantom III Chassis.27th May 1936Box 162 \ 4  img147
Letter from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs regarding the production and specifications of plugs for the Phantom III and Merlin engines.28th May 1936Box 162 \ 4  img148
Letter from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs regarding four sample plugs made from a new Sinterkorund material for testing.5th Jun 1936Box 162 \ 4  img149
Letter from K.L.G Sparking Plugs about consolidating two spark plug models into a single new model, 831, for the Rolls Royce '25/30' car.4th Jul 1936Box 162 \ 4  img150
Letter to K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Ltd. giving no objection to the alteration of plugs.8th Jul 1936Box 162 \ 4  img151
Letter to K.L.G. Sparking Plugs regarding misfiring issues with 850 type plugs after use with leaded fuel.9th Jul 1936Box 162 \ 4  img152
Letter from K.L.G Sparking Plugs responding to an issue with type 850 plugs in a Bentley car.15th Jul 1936Box 162 \ 4  img153
Dispatch note from K.L.G Sparking Plugs Limited for sparking plugs.25th Jul 1936Box 162 \ 4  img154
Dispatch note from K.L.G Sparking Plugs Limited for type 850 triangle spark plugs.24th Jul 1936Box 162 \ 4  img155
Letter to K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Ltd. regarding issues with lead deposit on the 850 type plug and suggestions for redesign.27th Jul 1936Box 162 \ 4  img156
Letter to The Ethyl Export Corporation regarding misfiring issues with K.L.G. 850 plugs and Ethyl fuel.28th Jul 1936Box 162 \ 4  img157
Question regarding lead oxide deposition on spark plug electrodes.29th Jul 1936Box 162 \ 4  img158
Letter from Ethyl Export Corporation discussing the technical aspects and problems of sparking plugs.29th Jul 1936Box 162 \ 4  img159
Letter discussing spark plug issues, testing methods, critical temperatures, and recommendations for B.G. type plugs.6th Aug 1936Box 162 \ 4  img160
Letter to K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Ltd. requesting different, hotter plugs for testing on Bentley and Phantom III chassis.6th Aug 1936Box 162 \ 4  img161
Letter to the Ethyl Export Corporation regarding K.L.G. sparking plugs from a Bentley chassis being sent for laboratory examination due to lead deposits and misfiring.7th Aug 1936Box 162 \ 4  img162
Request to despatch used and new K.L.G. type 850 sparking plugs to The Ethyl Export Corporation for laboratory examination.7th Aug 1936Box 162 \ 4  img163
Letter from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Limited regarding the supply of Type 827 plugs.12th Aug 1936Box 162 \ 4  img164
Letter from K.L.G Sparking Plugs concerning the supply of type 827 plugs for a Bentley racing engine.17th Aug 1936Box 162 \ 4  img165
Experimental department report on the misfiring of a Bentley chassis when using Ethyl fuel.7th Sep 1936Box 162 \ 4  img166
Investigation into engine misfiring on Bentley engines using leaded (Ethyl) petrol.7th Sep 1936Box 162 \ 4  img167
The insulation resistance of spark plugs at various temperatures, detailing the effects of lead deposits and comparing different plug insulator materials.7th Sep 1936Box 162 \ 4  img168
The testing of spark plugs' insulation resistance at various temperatures and with lead deposits.7th Sep 1936Box 162 \ 4  img169
Graph showing the heating and cooling performance of a new KLG 850 A plug against temperature.7th Sep 1936Box 162 \ 4  img170
Graph of heating and cooling curves for a KLG 850 A plug after a 650-mile test run.29th Aug 1936Box 162 \ 4  img171
Blueprint graph showing heating and cooling curves for a KLG 850 A spark plug after a 650-mile run.29th Aug 1936Box 162 \ 4  img172
Graph showing the repeated test results for a cleaned KLG 850A plug, plotting an unspecified value against temperature.29th Aug 1936Box 162 \ 4  img173
Graph of leakage versus temperature for a K.L.G. V9/1 component with heavy lead deposit, showing heating and cooling curves.11th Sep 1936Box 162 \ 4  img174
Internal request to order various plugs and terminals, with handwritten receipt confirmations.11th Sep 1936Box 162 \ 4  img175
Letter from K.L.G Sparking Plugs discussing the supply and testing of various spark plugs for the Phantom III.11th Sep 1936Box 162 \ 4  img176
Letter from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs regarding an order for type 850 plugs and a potential modification.11th Sep 1936Box 162 \ 4  img177
To order K.L.G. sparking plugs for Merlin engines.14th Sep 1936Box 162 \ 4  img178
Letter from K.L.G Sparking Plugs Limited chasing a response to a previous letter.18th Sep 1936Box 162 \ 4  img179
Request to send six K.L.G. Type 850P sparking plugs for fitting to a Bentley car.18th Sep 1936Box 162 \ 4  img180
Confirming the fitting of K.L.G. Type 850P plugs upon arrival.19th Sep 1936Box 162 \ 4  img181
The fitting of K.L.G. Type 850P plugs and the use of Discol fuel in car B-61-FC.23th Sep 1936Box 162 \ 4  img182
Requesting a covering order for 12 experimental plugs supplied for test on a Bentley chassis.24th Sep 1936Box 162 \ 4  img183
Letter to a spark plug manufacturer about a 'triangle' modification and plug trouble on a Bentley.24th Sep 1936Box 162 \ 4  img184
Letter to K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Ltd. enquiring about a potential cost reduction for plugs used on Bentley chassis.2nd Oct 1936Box 162 \ 4  img185
Letter from K.L.G Sparking Plugs regarding the cost implications of altering a type 850 plug to S.M.M. & T. standards.3rd Oct 1936Box 162 \ 4  img186
Letter from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs regarding an experimental alteration to a type R.868 plug.16th Oct 1936Box 162 \ 4  img187
Notice regarding incorrect spark plug gaps and missing lock washers on K.L.G. 831 sparking plugs for the 25/30 HP chassis.22th Oct 1936Box 162 \ 4  img188
Car misfiring and the dispatch of new K.L.G. plugs for replacement.18th Nov 1936Box 162 \ 4  img189
Request to place an official order for 12 K.L.G. sparking plugs.5th Nov 1936Box 162 \ 4  img190
Sending a new set of K.L.G. plugs to fix a car's misfiring issue.18th Nov 1936Box 162 \ 4  img191
Letter to K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Ltd. regarding complaints about faulty plugs on Bentley chassis in France.16th Nov 1936Box 162 \ 4  img192
Issues with faulty K.L.G. type 850 sparking plugs.18th Nov 1936Box 162 \ 4  img193
Letter from K.L.G. Sparking Plugs regarding the revival of production for the long-obsolete 765.A plug.19th Nov 1936Box 162 \ 4  img194
The return of incorrectly sized K.L.G. spark plugs for car GLG 5.19th Nov 1936Box 162 \ 4  img195
Letter to K.L.G. Sparking Plug Ltd. regarding issues with Mica plugs and the proposal to test Ceramic plugs.19th Nov 1936Box 162 \ 4  img196
Cover memo forwarding a copy of a report received from G.W. Hancock.23th Nov 1936Box 162 \ 4  img197
Spark plug issues on a 30 HP car, detailing a fix and requesting different plugs.18th Nov 1936Box 162 \ 4  img198


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