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Visit to the High Voltage Research Laboratories of Metropolitan Vickers to discuss ignition investigation.5th Jul 1939Box 163 \ 7  img331
Visit to a research laboratory to discuss high-voltage investigations and equipment.5th Jul 1939Box 163 \ 7  img332
Supply of an electric motor and various ignition components, noting that a rig needs to be manufactured.5th Jul 1939Box 163 \ 7  img333
Letter from Metropolitan-Vickers confirming preliminary investigation work on ignition problems.7th Jul 1939Box 163 \ 7  img334
The ignition of weak fuel mixtures and planned tests on spark plugs and ignition systems.23th Feb 1940Box 163 \ 7  img335
Instructions for testing procedures related to spark plugs, voltage, and carburation settings.30th Jun 1939Box 163 \ 7  img336
Visit to Vauxhall Motors Ltd. in Luton to check on experimental work on carburation and fuel economy.30th Jun 1939Box 163 \ 7  img337
Ignition system development, including spark plug findings, vacuum advance, and petrol consumption.30th Jun 1939Box 163 \ 7  img338
Conclusion on factors for improving fuel economy, focusing on the vacuum control unit and ignition system.30th Jun 1939Box 163 \ 7  img339
Diagnosing engine misfires by considering ignition coils and distributors as potential causes.30th Jun 1939Box 163 \ 7  img340
Fitting of a governor and a Vertex Magneto to marine engines to prevent over-revving.5th Apr 1940Box 163 \ 7  img341
Letter from Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Co. chasing up equipment for investigational work on ignition problems.18th Jun 1940Box 163 \ 7  img342
Letter to Metropolitan Vickers Electrical Co. Ltd. suspending ignition investigation work due to the war.25th Jun 1940Box 163 \ 7  img343
Letter from Metropolitan-Vickers suspending investigational work on ignition problems due to abnormal circumstances.29th Jun 1940Box 163 \ 7  img344
Installation of a Scintilla Magneto on a B.80 Marine engine, fearing bracket failure from vibration and recommending an additional stay.10th May 1940Box 163 \ 7  img345
Internal request to obtain a vertex magneto type NV 8, which was later cancelled due to the war.10th Apr 1940Box 163 \ 7  img346
Letter detailing the investigation into a faulty Boyce Electric Clock No. 696, which intermittently stops and can be restarted by shaking.8th Jan 1931Box 164 \ 1  img001
Page 2 of a letter to Boyce Motor Accessories Ltd regarding a faulty clock being returned to the manufacturer.8th Jan 1931Box 164 \ 1  img002
Instructions for the despatch of a Boyce Electric Clock No. 696 for inspection.1st Jan 1931Box 164 \ 1  img003
Letter from Boyce Motor Accessories Ltd. regarding a faulty clock, number 696.12th Jan 1931Box 164 \ 1  img004
Letter from Gent & Co. Ltd. discussing technical modifications to car electric clock model 301.20th Jan 1931Box 164 \ 1  img005
Diagram illustrating the operation of a contact breaker mechanism in two states.20th Jan 1931Box 164 \ 1  img006
Letter detailing the operating principles of a clock's contact and winding mechanism, referencing the 'PUL-SYN-ETIC' system.20th Jan 1931Box 164 \ 1  img007
Letter from Gent & Co. Ltd. concerning a delay with the modification of a clock.20th Jan 1931Box 164 \ 1  img008
Letter from English Clock & Watch Manufacturers Ltd. regarding the return of a tested 'Empire' Electric Car clock.21th Jan 1931Box 164 \ 1  img009
Debit note from English Clock & Watch Manufacturers Ltd. for a Boyce Empire Electric Car Clock.21th Jan 1931Box 164 \ 1  img010
Letter to The English Clock & Watch Manufacturers Ltd. regarding the testing and fitting of Boyce Electric Clock No. 696.22th Jan 1931Box 164 \ 1  img011
Letter from Boyce Motor Accessories Ltd confirming the return of Clock No. 696.23th Jan 1931Box 164 \ 1  img012
The status of Boyce Electric Clock no. 696 following a repair by the makers.29th Jan 1931Box 164 \ 1  img013
Letter from Gent & Co. Ltd. regarding the development and testing of a Motor Car Clock following an enquiry from Mr. Royce.27th Feb 1931Box 164 \ 1  img014
Typed letter to Messrs. Gent & Co. Ltd of Leicester regarding a lost letter and expecting the return of a clock.9th Mar 1931Box 164 \ 1  img015
Test report on the performance of a Seth Thomas clock after three months of use in a car.10th Mar 1931Box 164 \ 1  img016
Letter from Gent & Co. Ltd. regarding a motor car clock they have had under observation.10th Mar 1931Box 164 \ 1  img017
The status of the new standard instrument patch for fitting experimental car electric clocks.2nd Mar 1931Box 164 \ 1  img018
Fitting of electric clocks to experimental cars.19th Mar 1931Box 164 \ 1  img019
Examination and faults of a Boyce Electric Clock.27th Mar 1931Box 164 \ 1  img020
Faulty Boyce Electric Clock, detailing its performance and how it broke.30th Mar 1931Box 164 \ 1  img021
Letter of complaint regarding the performance and failure of a Boyce Electric Clock No. 601.31th Mar 1931Box 164 \ 1  img022
Letter detailing the results of an examination of a faulty clock, being the second page of the correspondence.31th Mar 1931Box 164 \ 1  img023
Letter to Boyce Motor Accessories Ltd. regarding the testing of clocks.31th Mar 1931Box 164 \ 1  img024
Arranging for a Boyce Electric Clock to be despatched for repair.1st Apr 1931Box 164 \ 1  img025
Letter from Boyce Motor Accessories Ltd regarding the failure of an electric clock, model 601, due to a broken hand setting knob.2nd Apr 1931Box 164 \ 1  img026
Letter from a supplier regarding a faulty and potentially tampered-with electric clock.27th Apr 1931Box 164 \ 1  img027
Letter from Boyce Motor Accessories Ltd. regarding the inspection and return of an instrument.27th Apr 1931Box 164 \ 1  img028
Letter from Gent & Co. Ltd. regarding improvements and testing of a Motor Car Clock, model no. 301.1st May 1931Box 164 \ 1  img029
Technical notes on the Car Electric Clock No. 301.1st May 1931Box 164 \ 1  img030
The current taken by a clock at different voltages.1st May 1931Box 164 \ 1  img031
Letter to Boyce Motor Accessories Ltd. detailing the history and testing of electric clock No. 601.5th May 1931Box 164 \ 1  img032
Letter to Boyce Motor Accessories Ltd. regarding a fault with a clock.7th May 1931Box 164 \ 1  img033
Letter to Messrs. Gent & Co. Ltd. concerning modifications and testing of a Car Electric Clock, model No. 301.7th May 1931Box 164 \ 1  img034
Letter from Boyce Motor Accessories Ltd regarding the re-testing of an instrument, possibly a clock.9th May 1931Box 164 \ 1  img035
The failure and testing of a Boyce Electric Clock No. 601.1st May 1931Box 164 \ 1  img036
Requesting the fitting of two Boyce electric clocks to experimental cars 18-GIV and 22-EX.1st May 1931Box 164 \ 1  img037
Return of Boyce Electric Clock No.601 for testing.12th May 1931Box 164 \ 1  img038
Request to fit a Boyce Electric Clock to car 25-EX for a 10,000-mile test.7th Jun 1931Box 164 \ 1  img039
Returning a Gent electric clock to the makers as it is unsuitable for testing on the chassis.2nd Aug 1931Box 164 \ 1  img040
Complaints with the standard Watford instrument clock and the testing of alternative electric clocks.28th Sep 1931Box 164 \ 1  img041
Recommendation to produce a sample batch of 24 Boyce clocks for evaluation and cost comparison.28th Sep 1931Box 164 \ 1  img042
Performance and potential wider use of a Boyce electric clock fitted to car 58-GN.29th Sep 1931Box 164 \ 1  img043
Requesting the fitting of a Boyce electric clock to the instrument board of vehicle 27-EX.29th Sep 1931Box 164 \ 1  img044
Inquiring about the Boyce electric clock for the instrument board of the 20/25 model.14th Oct 1931Box 164 \ 1  img045
Ordering and fitting Boyce electric clocks for Phantom II and 20/25 HP chassis.15th Oct 1931Box 164 \ 1  img046
Fitting of a Boyce Electric Clock to the instrument patch on car 25-EX.23th Oct 1931Box 164 \ 1  img047
Acquiring a sample of an electrical self-winding Boyce clock, possibly made by Ferranti's.27th Oct 1931Box 164 \ 1  img048
Agreeing to an order for instrument board clocks for the Phantom II and 20/25 models, while considering future proposals.28th Oct 1931Box 164 \ 1  img049
Inquiring about the availability of electric instrument board clocks from Ferranti and Gent Co.30th Oct 1931Box 164 \ 1  img050
Sourcing of British-made electric clocks for an instrument board.30th Oct 1931Box 164 \ 1  img051
Letter to S. Smith & Sons, Ltd. requesting a Smith electric clock for examination and testing.30th Oct 1931Box 164 \ 1  img052
Letter from S. Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd confirming a sample of an Electric Clock will be despatched.31th Oct 1931Box 164 \ 1  img053
Testing of a sample electric instrument board clock from Gent & Co.2nd Nov 1931Box 164 \ 1  img054
Letter to Gent Co. Ltd. concerning a sample electric instrument clock that lacks external hand adjustment.3rd Nov 1931Box 164 \ 1  img055
Letter regarding the modification of an electric instrument board clock to allow for external time adjustment.4th Nov 1931Box 164 \ 1  img056
Following up on a conversation about sourcing electric instrument board clocks from the company Ferrantis.4th Nov 1931Box 164 \ 1  img057
Requesting the despatch of a Gent electric instrument board clock to the manufacturer to have a knurled knob fitted.3rd Nov 1931Box 164 \ 1  img058
Enquiries made to Ferranti about the availability of electric instrument board clocks.7th Nov 1931Box 164 \ 1  img059
Letter to Cent & Co. Ltd. regarding the modification of an electric instrument board clock.7th Nov 1931Box 164 \ 1  img060
Letter regarding modifications to an electric instrument board clock, including fitting a knurled knob and addressing holes in the case.9th Nov 1931Box 164 \ 1  img061
Letter discussing the design, performance, and issues with specimen and previously supplied dashboard clocks.14th Nov 1931Box 164 \ 1  img062
Letter from F. H. Royce detailing an idea for a clock rewinding principle based on large turret clocks.17th Nov 1931Box 164 \ 1  img063
Letter regarding modifications made to an electrically operated car clock.17th Nov 1931Box 164 \ 1  img064
Request to fit a Gent electric instrument board clock to chassis 19-EX.9th Nov 1931Box 164 \ 1  img065
Standardisation report for a Boyce electric instrument board clock.15th Oct 1931Box 164 \ 1  img066
Form for the standardisation of chassis parts, detailing changes, costs, and approvals.16th Oct 1931Box 164 \ 1  img067
Selection of ammeters and self-winding clocks for cars.28th Nov 1931Box 164 \ 1  img068
Letter to S. Smith & Sons, Ltd. regarding the testing of an electric clock and arranging a meeting.1st Dec 1931Box 164 \ 1  img069
Return of a Smith electric clock to the Stores for despatch after an approval test.1st Dec 1931Box 164 \ 1  img070
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a proposed visit to discuss electric clocks and a sample instrument panel.3rd Dec 1931Box 164 \ 1  img071
Letter to S. Smith & Sons, Ltd. regarding arrangements for a visit from Mr. Watson.7th Dec 1931Box 164 \ 1  img072
Letter from S. Smith & Sons arranging a visit for Mr. Watson.9th Dec 1931Box 164 \ 1  img073
Returned sample Smith electric clock and a disputed invoice.8th Dec 1931Box 164 \ 1  img074
Letter to Boyce Motor Accessories Ltd. detailing failures and suggesting improvements for their electric clock.31th Dec 1931Box 164 \ 1  img075
Despatch of Boyce Electric Clock No. 662 for repair.31th Dec 1931Box 164 \ 1  img076
Letter from Boyce Motor Accessories Ltd regarding the repair of clock number 662.2nd Jan 1932Box 164 \ 1  img077
Request to fit a Boyce Electric Clock No.696 to chassis 19-EX for testing.1st Jan 1932Box 164 \ 1  img078
Letter from Boyce Motor Accessories Ltd regarding issues found with the Empire Electric Clock No. 662.20th Jan 1932Box 164 \ 1  img079
Letter from Boyce Motor Accessories Ltd. regarding the repair of a clock, suggestions for replacement fuses, and the return of an order receipt.20th Jan 1932Box 164 \ 1  img080
Faulty Boyce electric clock being sent to the makers for repair.3rd Mar 1932Box 164 \ 1  img081
Requesting the return and overhaul of a Boyce Empire electric clock, No. 696, for chassis 20-EX.20th May 1932Box 164 \ 1  img082
Return of a sample Gent electric clock and a request for the return of parts from a Watford clock.20th May 1932Box 164 \ 1  img083
Handover of a sample Watford electric clock after testing.31th May 1932Box 164 \ 1  img084


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