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Millwright's requisition to modify an ignition test rig for new spring drive distributors.	25th Apr 1938	Box 167 \ 2 img121
Millwright's requisition for modifying an ignition test rig to suit new distributors with spring drives.	25th Apr 1938	Box 167 \ 2 img122
Directive concerning modifications to a distribution drive to accommodate spring couplings.	2nd May 1938	Box 167 \ 2 img123
Request to purchase Zenith resistance units required for speed control on endurance test rigs.	17th Mar 1938	Box 167 \ 2 img124
Millwright's requisition for an asbestos-lined frame for an ignition endurance rig.	23th May 1938	Box 167 \ 2 img125
Millwright's requisition for drilling and cutting a piece of channel iron as per an attached sketch.	26th May 1938	Box 167 \ 2 img126
Internal order request for electrical components for endurance test rigs.	5th May 1938	Box 167 \ 2 img127
Request to order one carboy of distilled water for the laboratory.	16th Jun 1938	Box 167 \ 2 img128
Request to obtain a carboy of distilled water for laboratory use.	17th Jun 1938	Box 167 \ 2 img129
Request to obtain a 500-volt 'Wee' megger for use in the Laboratory.	23th Jun 1938	Box 167 \ 2 img130
Internal memorandum requesting the purchase of a 'Wee' Megger for the Electrical Laboratory.	8th Jun 1938	Box 167 \ 2 img131
Requesting the procurement of a Zenite resistance part for a petrol pump switch rig.	1st Jul 1938	Box 167 \ 2 img132
Order to make a hot air chamber for an ignition endurance test rig to simulate chassis conditions.	4th Jul 1938	Box 167 \ 2 img133
To order a Zenite resistance component for a petrol pump switch rig.	5th Jul 1938	Box 167 \ 2 img134
The order of a Zenith resistance unit for an ignition coil rig.	5th Jul 1938	Box 167 \ 2 img135
Millwright's requisition to connect an air compressor in the Electrical Laboratory to a sparking plug cleaner in the chassis section.	6th Jul 1938	Box 167 \ 2 img136
Requesting the procurement of a micro-ammeter and a wire-wound resistance for a sparking plug test apparatus.	6th Jul 1938	Box 167 \ 2 img137
Order request for a Zenith wirewound non-inductive resistance unit for the Experimental Department's ignition rig apparatus.	7th Jul 1938	Box 167 \ 2 img138
Millwright's requisition for a compressed air pipe to be installed in the laboratory for cleaning purposes.	8th Jul 1938	Box 167 \ 2 img139
Order request for components for a sparking plug test apparatus from Messrs Ferranti Ltd.	8th Jul 1938	Box 167 \ 2 img140
Requesting the repair of the electrical laboratory's only stopwatch.	24th Aug 1938	Box 167 \ 2 img141
Order for two carbon plate rheostats from Cambridge Instrument Co. Ltd.	25th Aug 1938	Box 167 \ 2 img142
Millwright's requisition for the repair of a leaking steam pipe in the chassis and electrical laboratory.	29th Aug 1938	Box 167 \ 2 img143
Requisition for modifications to a PIII distributor rig to make it adaptable for testing Delco-Remy distributors.	19th Aug 1938	Box 167 \ 2 img144
Internal request to order carbon plate rheostats and plates for the Chassis Experimental Electrical Department.	30th Aug 1938	Box 167 \ 2 img145
Millwright's requisition for a strong bench to be used for battery experiments.	25th Aug 1938	Box 167 \ 2 img146
Millwright's requisition for a wood cabinet to house sparking plug test apparatus.	25th Aug 1938	Box 167 \ 2 img147
Request to dispatch a stopwatch from the Electrical Laboratory for overhaul and repair by Messrs. J.W.Benson Ltd.	25th Aug 1938	Box 167 \ 2 img148
Internal order request for parts to modify the Phantom III Distributor Test Rig.	1st Sep 1936	Box 167 \ 2 img149
Modifications to the P. III Distributor Test Rig for the Electrical Experimental Department.	9th Sep 1938	Box 167 \ 2 img150
Request to order a Weston Mil-Ammeter for use in the chassis electrical laboratory.	8th Sep 1938	Box 167 \ 2 img151
Internal order request for a Weston Mil-Ammeter for the Chassis Experimental Department.	12th Sep 1938	Box 167 \ 2 img152
Letter from the Cambridge Instrument Company confirming an order and clarifying the current carrying capacity of Rheostats.	15th Sep 1938	Box 167 \ 2 img153
Internal memorandum requesting an order for one carboy of distilled water for the laboratory.	20th Sep 1938	Box 167 \ 2 img154
Internal order for a Model N.F. 10 ampere battery pattern ampere hour meter.	28th Sep 1938	Box 167 \ 2 img155
Request to modify an ignition heating cabinet for better heat distribution.	29th Sep 1938	Box 167 \ 2 img156
Internal order request for a 500-watt bar-type heating element for an ignition heating cabinet.	3rd Oct 1938	Box 167 \ 2 img157
Millwright's requisition for an adaptor pulley to test an experimental dynamo.	4th Oct 1938	Box 167 \ 2 img158
Millwright's requisition for work in the Electrical Laboratory concerning tank charging equipment.	15th Oct 1938	Box 167 \ 2 img159
Millwright's requisition form to manufacture a split flywheel for a speedometer test rig.	19th Sep 1938	Box 167 \ 2 img160
Request to arrange for the repair of a broken Salter Spring Balance from a starter rig.	17th Oct 1938	Box 167 \ 2 img161
Requesting the despatch of a Spring Balance to Messrs. George Salter Ltd. for overhaul and repair.	18th Oct 1938	Box 167 \ 2 img162
Request to the Millwrights to supply a fan for a dynamo test rig.	21th Oct 1938	Box 167 \ 2 img163
Millwright's requisition form requesting wooden models of a Bentley and Wraith battery.	27th Oct 1938	Box 167 \ 2 img164
Millwright's requisition to rewind a burnt-out solenoid for a starter rig.	27th Oct 1938	Box 167 \ 2 img165
Sales letter from R.A. Rothermel Ltd. promoting their Vibration Pickups for production testing.	2nd Nov 1938	Box 167 \ 2 img166
Request to supply a Split Fly Wheel for the Speedometer Test Rig as per drawing J.20409.	21th Nov 1938	Box 167 \ 2 img167
Order for one carboy of distilled water for the laboratory.	22th Nov 1938	Box 167 \ 2 img168
Millwright's requisition form requesting a bolt for a new distributor rig.	9th Dec 1938	Box 167 \ 2 img169
Millwright's Requisition for the overhaul and repair of a high-speed dynamo bearing in the Chassis Electrical Laboratory.	7th Nov 1938	Box 167 \ 2 img170
Request for the address of a dynamo test rig manufacturer, as quotes from English firms were higher than a previous price.	11th Jan 1939	Box 167 \ 2 img171
Requesting the purchase of 5 lb. of annealed copper wire for the laboratory.	28th Jan 1939	Box 167 \ 2 img172
Millwright's requisition for an overhaul of a bearing on a high-speed dynamo test rig.	2nd Feb 1939	Box 167 \ 2 img173
Requisition to the Equipment Department for a rig and apparatus to test a Conventional Eight Distributor.	2nd Feb 1938	Box 167 \ 2 img174
Request to obtain a rectifier from Westinghouse Brake and Signal Co. Ltd. for battery life tests.	7th Feb 1939	Box 167 \ 2 img175
Millwright's Requisition form requesting a .171 hole to be drilled in an accompanying gear box.	10th Feb 1939	Box 167 \ 2 img176
Millwright's requisition form to make one distance piece from a sketch.	10th Feb 1939	Box 167 \ 2 img177
Letter from Weston Electrical Instrument Co. Ltd. concerning the modification of a Model 163 Volt-Ammeter.	15th Feb 1939	Box 167 \ 2 img178
Request form for a Westinghouse Rectifier for the Chassis Experimental Laboratory.	16th Feb 1939	Box 167 \ 2 img179
Follow-up letter concerning a Dynamo Test Bed.	17th Feb 1939	Box 167 \ 2 img180
Internal request to order a rectifier set from The Westinghouse Brake & Signal Co. for the Chassis Experimental Laboratory.	20th Feb 1939	Box 167 \ 2 img181
The purchase of two glass thermometers for the laboratory.	21th Feb 1939	Box 167 \ 2 img182
Confirming receipt of information regarding the Dynamo Test Bed.	21th Feb 1939	Box 167 \ 2 img183
Requesting the purchase of equipment for a Dynamo Test Rig.	21th Feb 1939	Box 167 \ 2 img184
Request to modify a Model 163 volt-ammeter to check a new Lucas regulator.	21th Feb 1939	Box 167 \ 2 img185
Letter to Weston Electrical Instrument Co. Ltd. regarding the modification of a volt-ammeter.	21th Feb 1939	Box 167 \ 2 img186
Millwright's requisition to face up a steel plate to a specific thickness, and to drill and tap the centre.	21th Mar 1939	Box 167 \ 2 img187
Order request for two glass thermometers for the Chassis Experimental Electrical Laboratory.	23th Feb 1939	Box 167 \ 2 img188
Request to despatch a Model 163 volt ammeter for alteration to add an additional range of 30 volts.	24th Feb 1939	Box 167 \ 2 img189
Request to order one carboy of distilled water for the electrical laboratory.	21th Feb 1939	Box 167 \ 2 img190
Letter from Weston Electrical Instrument Co. Ltd. acknowledging receipt of a letter and an instrument.	25th Feb 1939	Box 167 \ 2 img191
Letter from Weston Electrical Instrument Co. Ltd. to Rolls-Royce regarding a catalogue of radio and television testing instruments.	8th Mar 1939	Box 167 \ 2 img192
The second page of a letter from Weston Electrical Instrument Co. Ltd. offering further assistance.	8th Mar 1939	Box 167 \ 2 img193
Request form for an Electric Dynamo Test Bed for the Chassis Experimental Laboratory.	8th Mar 1939	Box 167 \ 2 img194
Requesting quotations to modify a motor-generator set for starter motor endurance tests.	10th Mar 1939	Box 167 \ 2 img195
Request to place an order for a 500-watt Creda Bar for the Experimental Electrical Laboratory, Chassis Division.	20th Mar 1939	Box 167 \ 2 img196
Requesting approval for the purchase of a motor generator for the Chassis Electrical Lab.	24th Mar 1939	Box 167 \ 2 img197
Failing reservoir battery in the Chassis Laboratory, proposing replacement with a motor-generator.	24th Mar 1939	Box 167 \ 2 img198
Order request for Chassis Experimental Laboratory equipment.	24th Mar 1939	Box 167 \ 2 img199
One carboy of distilled water for the Laboratory.	31th Mar 1939	Box 167 \ 2 img200
Requesting safety caging and a rubber floor mat for a high-voltage 'Breakdown' test apparatus in the Chassis Electrical Laboratory.	4th Apr 1939	Box 167 \ 2 img201
Internal memorandum requesting supplies for a Champion Sparking Plug Cleaning Rig.	19th Apr 1939	Box 167 \ 2 img202
Internal order for abrasive compound and a cleaner bag for the Experimental Chassis Division.	21th Apr 1939	Box 167 \ 2 img203
Confirming the approval to purchase a motor generator set from Messrs. Cannings.	26th Apr 1939	Box 167 \ 2 img204
Requesting the repair of a Salter spring balance used on a starter motor test rig.	27th Apr 1939	Box 167 \ 2 img205
Order request for a Motor Generator Set and Control Panel for the Chassis Experimental Laboratory.	28th Apr 1939	Box 167 \ 2 img206
Millwright's requisition to enlarge the bore of a pulley and sink a keyway as per an attached sketch.	28th Apr 1939	Box 167 \ 2 img207
Arranging the despatch of a Spring Balance for overhaul and repair.	1st May 1939	Box 167 \ 2 img208
Millwright's Requisition for strengthening a keyway on a starter rig shaft.	3rd May 1939	Box 167 \ 2 img209
Millwright's Requisition for work to be done on the end of an accompanying tube.	9th May 1939	Box 167 \ 2 img210
Equipment estimate for the installation of a compressed air pipe and regulator for a Sparking Plug Cleaning Rig.	17th May 1939	Box 167 \ 2 img211
Confirming receipt of a dynamo test bed, requesting its installation, and the removal of a scrapped tank unit.	3rd Jun 1939	Box 167 \ 2 img212
Work order to install an electric dynamo test bed and scrap an old tank unit.	5th Jun 1939	Box 167 \ 2 img213
Quotation for a test rig for conventional distributors from British Thomson-Houston Co. Ltd.	29th Jun 1939	Box 167 \ 2 img214
Request to order one carboy of distilled water for the Electrical Laboratory.	4th Jul 1939	Box 167 \ 2 img215
Request to rectify telephone extension 55 due to very poor reception.	4th Jul 1939	Box 167 \ 2 img216
Request to design a rig for testing contact breakers.	5th Jul 1939	Box 167 \ 2 img217
Follow-up memo requesting a rubber mat for the Chassis Laboratory floor to prevent electric shocks from H.T. apparatus.	12th Jul 1939	Box 167 \ 2 img218
Request to arrange for one carboy of sulphuric acid for the electrical laboratory.	14th Jul 1939	Box 167 \ 2 img219
Parts list for a Contact Breaker Test Rig.	19th Jul 1939	Box 167 \ 2 img220