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Cover memo for a report on the inspection and testing of a Delco-Remy Ignition Distributor and Contact Breaker Unit.20th Oct 1930Box 163 \ 7  img131
Inspection and bench test report on a Delco-Remy Ignition Distributor.20th Oct 1930Box 163 \ 7  img132
Description of a Delco-Remy double breaker distributor system, detailing its cam, contact points, and condenser.20th Oct 1930Box 163 \ 7  img133
Description of the contact breaker, automatic advance, and distributor assembly.20th Oct 1930Box 163 \ 7  img134
The bench testing and examination of a distributor and its contact points after a simulated run.20th Oct 1930Box 163 \ 7  img135
Performance of a Delco-Remy coil and comparing methods of riveting tungsten points.6th Dec 1930Box 163 \ 7  img136
Quarterly complaints and failures of ignition coils.6th Dec 1930Box 163 \ 7  img137
The bench test failure of a Delco-Remy ignition coil due to charred windings.10th Dec 1930Box 163 \ 7  img138
Report comparing the performance and construction of Delco Remy and Lucas ignition coils against in-house standard models.24th Dec 1930Box 163 \ 7  img139
Reliability of Delco Remy ignition coils based on failure rates in Dodge vans.29th Dec 1930Box 163 \ 7  img140
Requesting a copy of a document regarding a Delco Remy ignition coil be sent to H.S.30th Dec 1930Box 163 \ 7  img141
Coil failures in the U.S.A. and comparing service complaint methods with Cadillac.1st Jan 1931Box 163 \ 7  img142
Chasing the delivery status of Delco and De Jon coils.4th Jan 1931Box 163 \ 7  img143
The failure of American-made Remy coils in England's damp climate.1st Jan 1931Box 163 \ 7  img144
Cover memo for a report on the Delco Remy ignition distributor and contact breaker unit.9th Feb 1931Box 163 \ 7  img145
Design specifics of Lucas, Delco Remy, and De Jon ignition coils.20th Feb 1931Box 163 \ 7  img146
The price paid for a Delco Remy coil and distributor.31th Mar 1931Box 163 \ 7  img147
Letter to Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. requesting an automatic advance unit for testing on an experimental car.8th Jul 1931Box 163 \ 7  img148
Requesting to obtain a standard 12-volt Delco-Remy Ignition Coil of the armoured case type.18th Jul 1931Box 163 \ 7  img149
Inquiry to Delco-Remy and Hyatt Ltd. for particulars and drawings of 12-cylinder battery ignition sets.12th Aug 1931Box 163 \ 7  img150
Letter from Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. apologising for a delay in providing drawings for 12-cylinder distributors.17th Aug 1931Box 163 \ 7  img151
Letter from Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. regarding drawings for a 12-cylinder Distributor.18th Aug 1931Box 163 \ 7  img152
Letter to Delco-Remy and Hyatt Ltd. concerning the overall size and automatic advance feature of a 12-cylinder battery ignition distributor.21th Aug 1931Box 163 \ 7  img153
Letter from Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. regarding a promised print and distributors with automatic advance.22th Aug 1931Box 163 \ 7  img154
Letter from Cadillac discussing Delco's aircraft ignition technology and the outcome of the Harmsworth boat race.8th Sep 1931Box 163 \ 7  img155
Letter from Delco Aviation to Cadillac Motor Car Company regarding an inquiry about battery ignition systems for aircraft engines.22th Aug 1931Box 163 \ 7  img156
Delco ignition catalogue and a query about the ignition systems used on American aero engines.18th Sep 1931Box 163 \ 7  img157
Letter from Delco Aviation Corporation regarding an inquiry about the use of battery ignition on aircraft engines.22th Aug 1931Box 163 \ 7  img158
Letter from the President of Delco Aviation Corporation regarding battery ignition systems for aircraft engines.23th Sep 1931Box 163 \ 7  img159
Letter from Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. concerning drawings for 12-cylinder distributors and a planned meeting with their technical manager.23th Sep 1931Box 163 \ 7  img160
Letter to Messrs. Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. regarding a meeting with Mr. Rushton.28th Sep 1931Box 163 \ 7  img161
Letter from Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. to Mr. E.W. Hives concerning a postponed visit to Derby.2nd Oct 1931Box 163 \ 7  img162
Letter from Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. proposing a meeting to discuss the 12-cylinder distributor and vacuum ignition control.9th Oct 1931Box 163 \ 7  img163
Graph illustrating engine degrees advance against RPM for light and full load operations.9th Dec 1930Box 163 \ 7  img164
Article on an automatic ignition advance device based on engine suction, reprinted from 'The Motor' magazine.9th Dec 1930Box 163 \ 7  img165
Technical memorandum discussing the Delco-Remy vacuum-operated automatic advance ignition system.5th Oct 1931Box 163 \ 7  img166
Letter to Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. concerning Oilite bearings and ignition control tests for a 20/25 HP engine.28th Oct 1931Box 163 \ 7  img167
Follow-up letter to Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. regarding an unacknowledged request for information on an aero engine battery ignition set.17th Nov 1931Box 163 \ 7  img168
Letter from Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. regarding a delayed report and a proposal for their Managing Director to handle the matter in America.24th Nov 1931Box 163 \ 7  img169
Letter to Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. regarding a request for information to be handled by their Managing Director, Mr. Kennington.26th Nov 1931Box 163 \ 7  img170
High-speed battery ignition lever problem, attributing it to excessive mass and length.16th Dec 1931Box 163 \ 7  img171
J.3. Battery Ignition system and its duplication of Delco Remy parts.21th Dec 1931Box 163 \ 7  img172
Adoption of Delco-Remy battery ignition components and their reliability at high speeds.23th Dec 1931Box 163 \ 7  img173
Covering note forwarding the original document Lec.2937 regarding J.3. Battery Ignition.23th Dec 1931Box 163 \ 7  img174
Letter to Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. regarding a discussion on aero battery ignition.1st Jan 1932Box 163 \ 7  img175
Letter to W.O. Kennington of Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. returning blueprints for Delco ignition and discussing battery ignition development.22th Jan 1932Box 163 \ 7  img176
Letter from Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. confirming the shipping date of a distributor.1st Feb 1932Box 163 \ 7  img177
Shipment of a Distributor from Delco Aviation Corporation.3rd Feb 1932Box 163 \ 7  img178
Investigation of a Delco-Remy vacuum automatic advance ignition system.4th Feb 1932Box 163 \ 7  img179
Letter to Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. inquiring about supplying an automatic advance unit for a 20/25HP chassis.5th Feb 1932Box 163 \ 7  img180
Letter from Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. regarding a sketch of a Distributor with Vacuum Control for approval.6th Feb 1932Box 163 \ 7  img181
Letter from Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. regarding a Delco-Remy Distributor with a Vacuum Ignition Control Device.9th Feb 1932Box 163 \ 7  img182
Inquiry regarding a Delco Aviation Corp 12-cylinder ignition system and associated radio disturbance.15th Feb 1932Box 163 \ 7  img183
Letter to Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. concerning distributor and governor specifications.20th Feb 1932Box 163 \ 7  img184
Graph of ignition advance curves for the 20/25 HP chassis at different engine loads.24th Feb 1932Box 163 \ 7  img185
Letter from Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. acknowledging receipt of a letter and Ignition Advance Curves.24th Feb 1932Box 163 \ 7  img186
Inquiry to Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. about the delivery status of a vacuum-controlled ignition unit.31th Mar 1932Box 163 \ 7  img187
Correspondence from Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. regarding a Vacuum Ignition Control Device for a 20/25 HP engine.7th Apr 1932Box 163 \ 7  img188
Request to obtain a standard Delco-Remy ignition coil for experimental work.20th Apr 1932Box 163 \ 7  img189
Request to obtain two dozen small ferrules from the Delco-Remy Co. for H.T. ignition cables.9th May 1932Box 163 \ 7  img190
Urgently requesting parts required for bench tests.5th Mar 1932Box 163 \ 7  img191
Letter from Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. regarding a Vacuum Control Device.23th Aug 1932Box 163 \ 7  img192
Letter to Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. acknowledging receipt of a vacuum control device and advising of a delay in testing.24th Aug 1932Box 163 \ 7  img193
Urgent order request for a Delco-Remy contact set for testing purposes.21th Sep 1932Box 163 \ 7  img194
Internal request to order two sets of Delco Remy contact levers and plates for a distributor.5th Nov 1932Box 163 \ 7  img195
Request to obtain quotations from the Delco-Remy Co. for distributor parts.7th Nov 1932Box 163 \ 7  img196
Requesting an order to be issued for a Delco-Remy unit.7th Nov 1932Box 163 \ 7  img197
Endurance test report on a Peregrine Distributor, detailing modifications and performance analysis of the cam and rubbing blocks.25th Nov 1932Box 163 \ 7  img198
Insufficient spring pressure in rubbing blocks and a modification to prevent distributor corrosion.8th Dec 1924Box 163 \ 7  img199
Instructions for a modified rotor blade assembly with an integrated bakelite fan projection.8th Dec 1924Box 163 \ 7  img200
The development of ignition advance curves for the J.I. Head engine, detailing adjustments to prevent detonation.29th Sep 1932Box 163 \ 7  img201
Graph of ignition governor advance curves for a 25 HP GOS. C.5 engine.1st Nov 1932Box 163 \ 7  img202
List of required improvements for the Peregrine engine ignition system before final testing.1st Nov 1932Box 163 \ 7  img203
Improvements and considerations for ignition system components, including ventilation, levers, and safety sparking gaps.1st Nov 1932Box 163 \ 7  img204
Modification to the ignition distributor governor on a 3 Per.II Chassis to alter the automatic advance range.30th Dec 1932Box 163 \ 7  img205
Necessary modifications to the battery ignition for Peregrine, Japan & Bensport chassis.25th Jan 1933Box 163 \ 7  img206
Request to make three ignition ballast wind shields for a Peregrine chassis to piece number D.100474.11th Feb 1933Box 163 \ 7  img207
Order for 6 battery ignition condensers from the Delco Remy Co.13th Mar 1933Box 163 \ 7  img208
Experiments with Peregrine double breaker battery ignition for future engines.6th Jul 1933Box 163 \ 7  img209
Discrepancy in the ignition governor specification for Bensport engines.13th Jul 1933Box 163 \ 7  img210
Internal request for three further ignition cams to DB358.4th Sep 1933Box 163 \ 7  img211
Requesting the modification of a Bensport battery ignition test rig to accommodate a new Bentley ignition distributor.5th Sep 1933Box 163 \ 7  img212
Ignition failure on an experimental Bentley chassis due to a seizing Bakelite pivot bush and suggesting material changes.25th Sep 1933Box 163 \ 7  img213
Request to obtain a complete set of Delco Remy high-speed battery ignition parts.13th Oct 1933Box 163 \ 7  img214
Requesting the despatch of ignition coils to the Imperial College for oscillograph tests.14th Oct 1933Box 163 \ 7  img215
Letter to Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. requesting drawings and particulars for a 12-cylinder car battery ignition unit.5th Dec 1933Box 163 \ 7  img216
Pros and cons of magneto ignition versus dual battery ignition for various chassis.5th Dec 1933Box 163 \ 7  img217
Magneto insulation failures in hot climates and potential improvements to ignition systems.5th Dec 1933Box 163 \ 7  img218
Faults found on a Kestrel 607 engine after a Westland Shaft Drive test.11th Dec 1933Box 163 \ 7  img219
Note regarding a sample of 'Glowray' strip material, comparing it to Nichrome.16th Feb 1934Box 163 \ 7  img220
Starting troubles on a Bentley Trials Car, traced to a seized fibre bush in the distributor.13th Dec 1933Box 163 \ 7  img221
Requesting a new part be sent to Crawford at Lillie Hall to replace a damaged part that has a disadvantage of swelling.13th Dec 1933Box 163 \ 7  img222
Ignition failure on a trials Bentley, discussing the rocker arm bush material and pin corrosion.14th Dec 1933Box 163 \ 7  img223
Material testing for a pin and bush assembly, discussing corrosion issues and recommending improvements.14th Dec 1933Box 163 \ 7  img224
Seized make and break arm on its fibre bush in a Bentley ignition system, suggesting immediate alterations.15th Dec 1933Box 163 \ 7  img225
Failure of a Bentley ignition system and proposing material and design changes to the make and break arm bushes.16th Dec 1933Box 163 \ 7  img226
The standardization of heat-treatment for make and break bushes to ensure sufficient clearance.16th Dec 1933Box 163 \ 7  img227
Urgent request for a suitable reamer to be sent to Lillie Hall to modify bakelite bushes for the Bentley ignition system on demonstration chassis.18th Dec 1933Box 163 \ 7  img228
Sending a reamer to modify Bakelite bushes on several Bentley demonstration cars.19th Dec 1933Box 163 \ 7  img229
Experiments to improve the high-speed battery ignition system for Spectre and Bentley models.28th Dec 1933Box 163 \ 7  img230


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