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Proposal for mounting and engraving a spare ignition coil for a Bensport.20th Apr 1933Box 164 \ 5  img175
Requesting clarification on the circumstances of ignition coil failures on experimental cars.10th Jun 1933Box 164 \ 5  img176
Ignition coil failures on a Bensport engine test bed.12th Jun 1933Box 164 \ 5  img177
Request for a special standard ignition coil with a modified third terminal.6th Oct 1933Box 164 \ 5  img178
Letter to Professor G.I. Finch requesting oscillograms of a standard ignition coil.7th Oct 1933Box 164 \ 5  img179
Letter from Imperial College of Science and Technology regarding the taking of oscillograms.13th Oct 1933Box 164 \ 5  img180
Letter arranging to provide an exact date for a future meeting.16th Oct 1933Box 164 \ 5  img181
Letter from Ford Motor Company Ltd providing the address for the Mallory Electric Corporation.16th Oct 1933Box 164 \ 5  img182
New design for an ignition coil to prevent secondary winding breakdowns.19th Oct 1933Box 164 \ 5  img183
Letter to Professor Finch at Imperial College regarding the testing of an ignition coil.21th Nov 1933Box 164 \ 5  img184
Letter on Imperial College of Science and Technology letterhead regarding the testing of two coils.22th Nov 1933Box 164 \ 5  img185
Letter arranging for a Mr. Hives to visit Derby and travel to Ferrantis in Hollinwood for urgent work.22th Nov 1933Box 164 \ 5  img186
Letter fragment on Imperial College letterhead regarding electrical ignition problems.22th Nov 1933Box 164 \ 5  img187
Arranging a Sunday time-table.23th Nov 1933Box 164 \ 5  img188
Letter to Professor Finch of Imperial College arranging a visit for Mr. Mole to conduct oscillographs on coils.23th Nov 1933Box 164 \ 5  img189
Letter from Imperial College of Science and Technology arranging a meeting in Derby.24th Nov 1933Box 164 \ 5  img190
Arranging a meeting to discuss the results of a cathode-ray oscillographic investigation of ignition coils.26th Jan 1934Box 164 \ 5  img191
Ignition coil failures, their cause, and proposed solutions for improved winding methods.26th Jan 1934Box 164 \ 5  img192
Modifications to an ignition coil to reduce self-capacitance and ionization issues.26th Jan 1934Box 164 \ 5  img193
Revised production test for Ignition Coil D.72503.1st Feb 1934Box 164 \ 5  img194
Production test specification for an ignition coil and ballast resistance.31th Jan 1934Box 164 \ 5  img195
Test procedure for a coil, detailing voltage, duration, and performance criteria.31th Jan 1934Box 164 \ 5  img196
Production test and inspection procedure for a ballast resistance for an ignition coil.27th Jan 1934Box 164 \ 5  img197
Unsuitability of an 'OKONITE' sample for use on ignition coils due to risk of ionization damage.27th Jan 1934Box 164 \ 5  img198
Letter from Imperial College of Science and Technology arranging a meeting in Derby.13th Feb 1934Box 164 \ 5  img199
The production of 6 'Spectre' Ignition Coils, detailing specific materials to be ordered for the primary winding.20th Feb 1934Box 164 \ 5  img200
Investigation into a customer complaint of fumes from a voltage regulator coil on a Bentley chassis and proposed solutions.21th Feb 1934Box 164 \ 5  img201
Dispatch of a dynamo voltage regulator resistance coil for testing purposes.5th May 1934Box 164 \ 5  img202
Specifying the material for new ignition coil cores to be .012' thick 'Stalloy' sheet.17th May 1934Box 164 \ 5  img203
Design, positioning, and standardization of spare Bentley Coils.31th May 1934Box 164 \ 5  img204
Request to arrange the fitting of a spare ignition coil on a Bentley Chassis.1st Jun 1934Box 164 \ 5  img205
Alternative design scheme for Bentley ignition coils and their associated switching.4th Jun 1934Box 164 \ 5  img206
Instruction memo to fit a new twin coil scheme and radio suppressors to chassis 3.B.IV.26th Jun 1934Box 164 \ 5  img207
Requesting an update on the readiness of the double ignition coil scheme for Bentley production.22th Jun 1934Box 164 \ 5  img208
Requesting the production of six more 'Spectre' type ignition coils.27th Jul 1934Box 164 \ 5  img209
Standardisation of two ignition coils with knurled nut terminals mounted on the wheelcase.21th Aug 1934Box 164 \ 5  img210
Cost and scrap analysis for the standardisation of Bentley parts.27th Jul 1934Box 164 \ 5  img211
Temporary modification to the 'Spectre' Ignition Coils for improved cooling.6th Oct 1934Box 164 \ 5  img212
Testing a new grade of ignition coil insulating paper as a replacement for an out-of-stock grade.28th Dec 1934Box 164 \ 5  img213
Request to supply three Spectre ignition coils to drawing D.74200.17th Jan 1935Box 164 \ 5  img214
Mounting of ignition coils for the Spectre engine, detailing a new crankcase design.17th Jan 1935Box 164 \ 5  img215
Request to rewind the primary winding of an ignition coil for testing purposes.25th Feb 1935Box 164 \ 5  img216
Inquiring about the modification to the position of the Spectre ignition coils.2nd Mar 1935Box 164 \ 5  img217
Instruction to mount ignition coils on Spectre engines on raised distance pieces for extra cooling.4th Mar 1935Box 164 \ 5  img218
Secret memo regarding the decision to continue with a raised coil position on the Spectre project, pending a crankcase alteration.4th Mar 1935Box 164 \ 5  img219
Experimental Stalloy core to improve the high-speed performance of the Spectre ignition coil D.74200.8th Mar 1935Box 164 \ 5  img220
Feasibility of replacing a Swedish iron wire core with a Stalloy plate core for a 'Spectre' ignition coil.28th Mar 1935Box 164 \ 5  img221
Clarifying that improvements to the Spectre Ignition Coil B.74200 are expected from a change of material.29th Mar 1935Box 164 \ 5  img222
Request to rewind an ignition coil's primary winding with specific wire and turn parameters.29th Mar 1935Box 164 \ 5  img224
Requesting the changeover of ignition coils on Spectre 2 and 3 to test new 'Seekay' wax.4th May 1935Box 164 \ 5  img225
Testing a new high melting point impregnating wax, 'Seekay', for ignition coils.4th May 1935Box 164 \ 5  img226
Use of 'Seekay' wax for ignition coils and coordinating with Imperial Chemical Industries.7th May 1935Box 164 \ 5  img227
Raising the coils on the experimental Spectre chassis for extra cooling and accessibility.13th Jun 1935Box 164 \ 5  img228
Specification and parts list for the 'Spectre' Ignition Coil, Section 8140.1st Jul 1935Box 164 \ 5  img229
Letter from Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. regarding controller coils, with a handwritten reply explaining a delay in testing.16th Jul 1933Box 164 \ 5  img230
Letter to Delco-Remy & Hyatt, Ltd. regarding a delay in testing Delco Ignition-Controller Coils.19th Jul 1935Box 164 \ 5  img231
Letter from Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. regarding a test on Delco Ignition Controller Coils.25th Jul 1935Box 164 \ 5  img232
Instruction memo regarding the filling of Spectre coils with 'Seekay' wax at a specific temperature.12th Aug 1935Box 164 \ 5  img233
Request for a further ignition coil with altered primary and secondary winding specifications.16th Aug 1935Box 164 \ 5  img234
Letter from Imperial Chemical Industries enclosing a specification for Seekay Wax Grade R.93c.30th Aug 1935Box 164 \ 5  img235
Suggested specification for the electrical properties of Seekay Wax R.93 C, provided by Imperial Chemical Industries Limited.26th Feb 1935Box 164 \ 5  img236
The conditions of test and values for Power Factor and Volume Resistivity.26th Feb 1935Box 164 \ 5  img237
Internal request to order 28 ignition coil type suppressors from Erie Resistor Co.9th Sep 1935Box 164 \ 5  img238
Mr. Brock's objections to hand-filling ignition coils with Seekay wax and agreeing to vacuum impregnation instead.20th Sep 1935Box 164 \ 5  img239
Filling ignition coils with I.C.I. 'Seekay' wax.23th Sep 1935Box 164 \ 5  img240
Technical report on the testing of I.C.I. 'Seekay' wax for filling ignition coils to improve reliability.23th Sep 1935Box 164 \ 5  img241
Instruction to impregnate all ignition coils in vacuo using Seekay Wax.24th Sep 1935Box 164 \ 5  img242
Internal order request for various insulating tubes and insulators for an aero ignition coil.4th Dec 1935Box 164 \ 5  img243
Request for performance curves for the Williams Patent Super Coils from The Super Coil Co.5th May 1936Box 164 \ 5  img244
The purchase of two 12-volt ignition coils from S.J. Williams & Co.7th May 1936Box 164 \ 5  img245
Modifications to a governor for 'Hall's Unit' (B-21) to achieve the ideal advance line for a trial.13th May 1936Box 164 \ 5  img246
Internal request to place an order for 12-volt B.T.H. and Rotax aero booster coils.3rd Jul 1936Box 164 \ 5  img247
Composition and harmful effects of Seekay Wax for ignition coils and evaluating Halowax as an alternative.4th Aug 1936Box 164 \ 5  img248
Enquiry into the composition of Halowax for coil ignition.12th Aug 1936Box 164 \ 5  img249
Replacing Seekay wax with Halowax for insulating ignition coils due to operator health concerns and material incompatibility.1st Sep 1936Box 164 \ 5  img250
Requesting modifications to an ignition coil for use with increased plug gaps.12th Aug 1936Box 164 \ 5  img251
Unsatisfactory Watford 12-volt booster coil, type NIKA, supplied by Messrs. Rotax Ltd.31th Aug 1936Box 164 \ 5  img252
Request to examine a failed coil from a Bentley car by dismantling it.22th Oct 1936Box 164 \ 5  img253
Request to manufacture a modified Phantom III ignition coil with 15000 turns on the secondary winding.23th Oct 1936Box 164 \ 5  img254
The examination of a faulty ignition coil, which found the cause to be a fractured wire connection.26th Oct 1936Box 164 \ 5  img255
Request to produce two ignition coils with reversed polarity for the Phantom III.5th Nov 1936Box 164 \ 5  img256
Letter from Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. regarding the supply of sample distributors and 12-volt ignition coils.4th Nov 1936Box 164 \ 5  img257
Arranging the despatch of an R.R. Ignition Coil to Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd for examination.13th Nov 1936Box 164 \ 5  img258
Letter to Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. requesting to hold the supply of ignition coils and sample distributors.6th Nov 1936Box 164 \ 5  img259
Letter from Bakelite Limited following up on a sample of 'HALOWAX' W.1004 sent for ignition coil impregnation experiments.17th Nov 1936Box 164 \ 5  img260
Experimental department report on improvements to ignition coils.7th Dec 1936Box 164 \ 5  img261
Two experimental modifications to improve standard ignition coils.7th Dec 1936Box 164 \ 5  img262
Graph showing test results for the effect of short circuit secondary turns on a coil under different loads.7th Dec 1936Box 164 \ 5  img263
Graph comparing the performance of a modified ignition coil against the original under different loads.9th Dec 1936Box 164 \ 5  img264
Letter to Bakelite Ltd. regarding the unsuitability of 'Halowax' for ignition coil impregnation due to its high inductivity.9th Dec 1936Box 164 \ 5  img265
The fitting of a special Delco Remy coil to two chassis for testing purposes.21th Jan 1937Box 164 \ 5  img266
Request for the design and manufacture of two adaptor brackets for fitting Delco Remy coils to specific chassis.27th Jan 1937Box 164 \ 5  img267
Request to rewind a special Wraith ignition coil with new specifications.2nd Mar 1937Box 164 \ 5  img268
The fitting of ignition coils to new Wraith chassis.2nd Mar 1937Box 164 \ 5  img269
Request to re-wind two ignition coils with a modified specification for the secondary winding.25th Mar 1937Box 164 \ 5  img270
On the Wraith Ignition Coil, proposing to standardise it by using aero coil windings for chassis work.5th Apr 1937Box 164 \ 5  img271
Recommending a new combined ignition coil and distributor for the Phantom III chassis.6th Apr 1937Box 164 \ 5  img272
Improved and cheaper secondary winding for D.75672 coils, requesting a new drawing.10th Apr 1937Box 164 \ 5  img273
Instruction to mould six coil cases as per drawing D.75672.7th Apr 1937Box 164 \ 5  img274
The estimated costs for manufacturing coil part number D.75673.3rd May 1937Box 164 \ 5  img275


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