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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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Test results for intensive heating, preliminary breakdown, and primary current consumption of a coil.17th Aug 1931Box 164 \ 5  img074
Results of various electrical component tests including voltage and coil temperature.17th Aug 1931Box 164 \ 5  img075
Page from a report listing a breakdown test and the examination of windings.18th Aug 1931Box 164 \ 5  img076
Letter from Joseph Lucas detailing the turn ratio of an ignition coil and the availability of a new windscreen wiper.18th Aug 1931Box 164 \ 5  img077
Letter to The Joseph Lucas Research Laboratories acknowledging receipt of their letter and information.21th Aug 1931Box 164 \ 5  img078
Improved performance ignition coil and a new experimental outside primary coil design for a 25 HP car.11th Sep 1931Box 164 \ 5  img079
Requesting a follow-up on a proposal concerning coil ignition design for the 20/25 HP Chassis.2nd Sep 1931Box 164 \ 5  img080
Coil ignition for the 20/25 HP chassis, discussing the redesign of old electrical equipment and experimentation with a new coil.3rd Sep 1931Box 164 \ 5  img081
Letter to Joseph Lucas Research Laboratories requesting additional distributor contact points for testing ignition units.4th Sep 1931Box 164 \ 5  img082
Letter from Joseph Lucas Research Laboratories regarding the supply of distributor contacts for testing.8th Sep 1931Box 164 \ 5  img083
Letter to Joseph Lucas Research Laboratories questioning the design of a distributor's contact lever.29th Sep 1931Box 164 \ 5  img084
Letter from Joseph Lucas Limited regarding the insulation of a distributor's contact lever or screw.3rd Oct 1931Box 164 \ 5  img085
Requesting the removal of an ignition coil and ballast from chassis 19-CIV to investigate a mysterious fault.21th Oct 1931Box 164 \ 5  img086
Design of an ignition system and a cheaper sequence starter, mentioning the 'Peregrine' starter.27th Oct 1931Box 164 \ 5  img087
Requesting the production of two ignition coils with modified specifications.30th Oct 1931Box 164 \ 5  img088
The examination of competitor ignition coils and testing a new type of starter motor.30th Oct 1931Box 164 \ 5  img089
Sending two different ignition coils to Sir Henry Royce for examination.30th Oct 1931Box 164 \ 5  img090
Arranging for two foreign ignition coils to be sent to Sir Henry Royce for examination.3rd Nov 1931Box 164 \ 5  img091
Examination of various ignition coils to inform the design of a new coil.3rd Nov 1931Box 164 \ 5  img092
Design and construction details for the Delco-Remy ignition coil.3rd Nov 1931Box 164 \ 5  img093
Design and construction details for a De Jon ignition coil.3rd Nov 1931Box 164 \ 5  img094
Suggested scheme of windings for an outside primary ignition coil design.10th Nov 1931Box 164 \ 5  img095
Design and production requirements for an ignition coil for the 'Peregrine' car model.10th Nov 1931Box 164 \ 5  img096
Letter to Joseph Lucas Research Laboratories detailing test results and criticisms of a Lucas battery ignition system.20th Nov 1931Box 164 \ 5  img097
The disappointing electrical performance of an ignition coil, with results from laboratory tests.20th Nov 1931Box 164 \ 5  img098
Results of secondary voltage and endurance tests performed on an electrical coil.21th Nov 1931Box 164 \ 5  img099
Dispatch of a Lucas ignition distributor and coil to the stores for return to the Joseph Lucas Research Laboratories.21th Nov 1931Box 164 \ 5  img100
Despatch of two sets of Lucas battery ignition contact breaker points for Sir Henry Royce.21th Nov 1931Box 164 \ 5  img101
Test report summarizing the results and particulars of a Lucas battery ignition distributor and coil.23th Nov 1931Box 164 \ 5  img102
Ignition coil performance, comparing a Lucas coil with a ballast to other competitor models and noting its inferiority when hot.23th Nov 1931Box 164 \ 5  img103
Report comparing the performance of a Lucas ignition coil against other manufacturers' coils under various test conditions.23th Nov 1931Box 164 \ 5  img104
Change in design for electrical ignition coils and L.T. contact makers.28th Nov 1931Box 164 \ 5  img105
Letter from Joseph Lucas Ltd. regarding ignition system tests and a future meeting.3rd Dec 1931Box 164 \ 5  img106
Page 2 of a letter from Joseph Lucas Ltd. to Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd.3rd Dec 1931Box 164 \ 5  img107
The results of an endurance test on a Type VL.45 distributor and coil.3rd Dec 1931Box 164 \ 5  img108
6-cylinder ignition equipment manufactured by Messrs Rolls Royce Ltd.3rd Dec 1931Box 164 \ 5  img109
The design and performance of distributor and ignition system components.3rd Dec 1931Box 164 \ 5  img110
Coil performance with details on current, inductance, and ballast design.3rd Dec 1931Box 164 \ 5  img111
Comparison of specifications for distributors and ignition coils.3rd Dec 1931Box 164 \ 5  img112
Note on distributor RPM performance figures and poor hot starting factors with a large condenser.3rd Dec 1931Box 164 \ 5  img113
Ignition coil analysis sheet.16th Dec 1931Box 164 \ 5  img114
Letter to Joseph Lucas Research Laboratories asking why coils are filled with pitch or bitumen, making them irreparable.16th Dec 1931Box 164 \ 5  img115
Letter from Joseph Lucas Limited discussing the use of bitumen for filling coils.21th Dec 1931Box 164 \ 5  img116
Letter from Joseph Lucas Limited discussing the technical specifications of a Q12 type non-ballasted coil.30th Dec 1931Box 164 \ 5  img117
Letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd. regarding ignition coils, ignition sets, and starter motor production tests.1st Jan 1932Box 164 \ 5  img118
Letter from Joseph Lucas Limited acknowledging receipt of a letter.4th Jan 1932Box 164 \ 5  img119
Comparison report between a 21000 turn secondary coil and a standard 18000 turn secondary coil.18th Jan 1932Box 164 \ 5  img120
Technical memorandum discussing alternative construction methods for an ignition coil core and windings.28th Jan 1932Box 164 \ 5  img121
Letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd. inquiring about the supplier and specifications of flat iron strips for ignition coil cores.1st Feb 1932Box 164 \ 5  img122
Letter from Joseph Lucas Limited identifying their supplier, Joseph Sankey & Sons Ltd, for 'Stalloy Iron' used in flat strips for ignition cores.3rd Feb 1932Box 164 \ 5  img123
The experimental construction of ignition coil cores using Stalloy iron strips.4th Feb 1932Box 164 \ 5  img124
Request for Stalloy iron strips from Joseph Sankey & Sons Ltd for ignition coil core experiments.1st Feb 1932Box 164 \ 5  img125
Proposal for a visit to Lucas Research Laboratories to discuss winding coils and making up condensers for automobile electrical equipment.5th Feb 1932Box 164 \ 5  img126
Letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd. proposing a collaborative visit to their research laboratories.9th Feb 1932Box 164 \ 5  img127
Letter from Joseph Lucas Research Laboratories arranging a visit to their works.10th Feb 1932Box 164 \ 5  img128
Standardisation of an ignition coil with 21,000 turns of 44 S.W.G. wire on the secondary to improve performance.5th Jan 1932Box 164 \ 5  img129
Letter to Joseph Lucas Research Laboratories discussing a Scintilla dynamo, Bijur system drive patents, and rubber for windscreen wiper blades.19th Feb 1932Box 164 \ 5  img130
Lucas high-frequency horns for a Phantom chassis and the acquisition of a condenser winding machine.19th Feb 1932Box 164 \ 5  img131
Visit to Messrs. Lucas to discuss automotive electrical components.20th Feb 1932Box 164 \ 5  img132
Letter from The Joseph Lucas Research Laboratories regarding various components including a dynamo, horns, and windscreen wipers.25th Feb 1932Box 164 \ 5  img133
Letter from Joseph Lucas Ltd. regarding the correct dimensions for spark gaps and enclosing a related paper.25th Feb 1931Box 164 \ 5  img134
The type and rotation of distributors required for condensers.29th Feb 1932Box 164 \ 5  img135
Request to obtain two standard Lucas ignition distributor condensers.25th Feb 1932Box 164 \ 5  img136
Technical memo discussing the design and positioning of the ignition wiring and coil.14th Mar 1932Box 164 \ 5  img137
Design proposals and challenges for an inside secondary ignition coil.17th Mar 1932Box 164 \ 5  img139
Design proposals for the Japan 3 and Peregrine ignition coil, focusing on the iron core and magnetic circuit.8th Mar 1932Box 164 \ 5  img140
Letter from Joseph Lucas Research Laboratories regarding the rescheduling of a conference.25th Mar 1932Box 164 \ 5  img141
Letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd. arranging a meeting for the 6th of April.30th Mar 1932Box 164 \ 5  img142
Ignition system issues, including coil design, spark plug gaps, and slow-speed failures.2nd Apr 1932Box 164 \ 5  img143
Requesting the production of two ignition coils, listing the required parts and materials.11th Apr 1932Box 164 \ 5  img144
Query regarding the effectiveness of a modified ignition coil for high compression engines.11th Apr 1932Box 164 \ 5  img145
Poor quality of Parafin Wax for ignition coils and a proposal to test samples from a new supplier.14th Apr 1932Box 164 \ 5  img146
Clarifying a discrepancy and communication breakdown regarding the number of turns specified for an ignition coil.14th Apr 1932Box 164 \ 5  img147
Clarifying a misunderstanding about the number of turns in an ignition coil's secondary winding.16th Apr 1932Box 164 \ 5  img148
Comparative test on two paraffin wax samples for ignition coil impregnation.20th Apr 1932Box 164 \ 5  img149
The comparative insulation tests of two different paraffin wax samples.26th Aug 1932Box 164 \ 5  img150
Order request for enamelled copper wire for an experimental ignition coil.26th Aug 1932Box 164 \ 5  img151
Increased insulation for the standard ignition coil D.72503.9th Jun 1932Box 164 \ 5  img152
To Roy stating a lack of interest in coils, with an attached letter from Enfield Equipment Co.Ltd.23th Jun 1932Box 164 \ 5  img153
Letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd. about receiving an incorrect ignition coil and distributor, and requesting an exchange.6th Jul 1932Box 164 \ 5  img154
Letter from Joseph Lucas Ltd. concerning an ignition coil and distributor.7th Jul 1932Box 164 \ 5  img155
Preliminary tests on the new type J.3 and Peregrine ignition coil.1st Sep 1932Box 164 \ 5  img156
Requesting further J.3 and Peregrine ignition coils and suggesting a modification to the magnetic circuit.1st Sep 1932Box 164 \ 5  img157
Inspection and test report for a Lucas Ignition Distributor Type X3-1.5th Oct 1932Box 164 \ 5  img158
Instructions regarding spring trouble in a Derby connection, detailing the construction and adjustment of the distributor lever mechanism.8th Dec 1944Box 164 \ 5  img159
Inspection report on a distributor's machined iron casting, detailing ventilation, lubrication, contact gap, and make-ratio.8th Dec 1924Box 164 \ 5  img160
Report detailing the construction and specifications of a condenser and distributor rotor.8th Dec 1924Box 164 \ 5  img161
Instructions and a diagram showing the relative position of rotor and distributor segments when the points are just breaking.22th Oct 1932Box 164 \ 5  img162
Request to return a faulty Lucas M3/O ignition coil that broke down during experimental testing.22th Oct 1932Box 164 \ 5  img163
Letter to Messrs Lucas Ltd regarding a faulty six-cylinder ignition coil that broke down during testing.22th Oct 1932Box 164 \ 5  img164
500-hour endurance test for a Lucas Distributor Type X3-1.4th Nov 1932Box 164 \ 5  img165
The condition of a distributor, comparing it to the Peregrine and a new double-breaker model.8th Dec 1924Box 164 \ 5  img166
Continued report on the condition of distributor components, including the rotor blade and rubbing blocks.8th Dec 1924Box 164 \ 5  img167
Letter from Joseph Lucas Ltd. arranging a meeting to discuss a paper on ignition coil discharge.22th Mar 1933Box 164 \ 5  img168
Request for three iron cores of Stalloy strip for testing a new type R.R. ignition coil.22th Mar 1933Box 164 \ 5  img169
Recommended modifications for a new universal standard ignition coil following laboratory testing.4th Apr 1933Box 164 \ 5  img170
Coil design, discussing primary winding temperature, resistance, and suggestions for improvement.4th Apr 1933Box 164 \ 5  img171
Requesting a design review for an external primary ignition coil.5th Apr 1933Box 164 \ 5  img172
Results of high-temperature tests on a Bosch porcelain insulator versus a Bakelite insulator for a new ignition coil.10th Apr 1933Box 164 \ 5  img173
Correct terminal markings for a spare ignition coil for Bensport.20th Apr 1933Box 164 \ 5  img174


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