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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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Letter from British Insulated Cables Ltd. concerning the supply and specifications of ignition cables.2nd Apr 1937Box 167 \ 3  img022
Letter from a supplier discussing samples of Buna and Thiokol synthetic rubbers.6th Apr 1937Box 167 \ 3  img023
Inferior grade of H.T. ignition cables supplied by a third party.9th Apr 1937Box 167 \ 3  img024
Follow-up letter from a supplier chasing the return of a 12-volt H.T. Ignition Coil for testing purposes.13th Apr 1937Box 167 \ 3  img025
Letter to British Insulated Cables Ltd. regarding faulty coils and the calibration of their ozone test equipment.14th Apr 1937Box 167 \ 3  img026
The specification for chassis H.T. ignition cables.15th Apr 1937Box 167 \ 3  img027
Specification for H.T. ignition cables for R.R. and Bentley chassis engines.17th Apr 1937Box 167 \ 3  img028
The standardisation of Erinoid ferrules for ignition wires.17th Apr 1937Box 167 \ 3  img029
Letter to British Insulated & Helsby Cables Ltd. regarding unsatisfactory ignition cable and the introduction of a new specification, No.EL.9.19th Apr 1937Box 167 \ 3  img030
Recommendation to use new ferrules for ignition wires following successful testing on a Phantom III chassis.19th Apr 1937Box 167 \ 3  img031
Letter to British Insulated Cables Limited regarding ignition cable specifications.21th Apr 1937Box 167 \ 3  img032
Production failures of Chassis H.T. Cables and the implementation of new testing specifications.23th Apr 1937Box 167 \ 3  img033
Letter to British Insulated Cables Ltd. requesting a change in the packing of H.T. cables for inspection purposes.23th Apr 1937Box 167 \ 3  img034
The return of faulty Helsby Cables to the makers for free replacement.26th Apr 1937Box 167 \ 3  img035
Potentially faulty H.T. cables and a request for samples for testing.28th Apr 1937Box 167 \ 3  img037
Letter to British Insulated Cables Ltd. regarding coils and a drawing for spark gap details.29th Apr 1937Box 167 \ 3  img038
Request to send two standard Phantom III ignition coils to British Insulated Cables Ltd.29th Apr 1937Box 167 \ 3  img039
Internal memorandum regarding the distribution and application of electrical specifications to manufacturers.30th Apr 1937Box 167 \ 3  img040
Letter from British Insulated Cables Ltd. arranging a visit to inspect H.T. Ignition Cable under test.30th Apr 1937Box 167 \ 3  img041
Request for a covering order for 500 yards of 7 mm H.T. ignition cable from Messrs Johnson & Phillips Ltd.1st May 1937Box 167 \ 3  img042
The rejection of poor quality Helsby H.T. Cable stock to avoid a production standstill.1st May 1937Box 167 \ 3  img043
Faulty H.T. ignition cable supplied by the British Insulated Cable Co. and the steps for rectification.3rd May 1937Box 167 \ 3  img044
The use of existing high tension ignition cable stock until a replacement supply arrives.4th May 1937Box 167 \ 3  img045
Request to despatch H.T. cable to Messrs. Lucas for laboratory testing.6th May 1937Box 167 \ 3  img046
Requesting the testing of a sample of 'Permel' copper wire from a new supplier.7th May 1937Box 167 \ 3  img047
Letter from British Insulated Cables Ltd. concerning the composition and testing of high tension ignition cable samples.28th May 1937Box 167 \ 3  img048
Letter to a supplier regarding the high cost and specification of an ozone-proof ignition cable for R.R. and Bentley chassis.29th May 1937Box 167 \ 3  img049
Letter from Johnson & Phillips Ltd regarding a price quotation for High Tension Ignition Cable.31th May 1937Box 167 \ 3  img050
Chasing the supply of new Helsby high tension ignition cable.1st Jun 1937Box 167 \ 3  img052
Letter to Johnson & Phillips Ltd. clarifying specifications for Neoprene cable for cars versus aero engines.2nd Jun 1937Box 167 \ 3  img053
Confirming that reels of B.I. H.T. Cable have passed tests and may be issued to production.2nd Jun 1933Box 167 \ 3  img054
Letter concerning the return of a print for spark gap settings and a translation of a Bosch instruction.2nd Jun 1937Box 167 \ 3  img055
Approving a new batch of H.T. Ignition Cable and arranging for the return of old stock.2nd Jun 1937Box 167 \ 3  img056
Request for a new supply of H.T. Ignition Cable and the return of existing stock.3rd Jun 1937Box 167 \ 3  img057
Letter to a supplier clarifying the specification of an H.T. cable order.4th Jun 1937Box 167 \ 3  img058
Letter from Johnson & Phillips Ltd. explaining they cannot reduce the price of Ozone-proof Ignition Wire without compromising its quality.4th Jun 1937Box 167 \ 3  img059
Letter from Johnson & Phillips, Ltd. confirming the conductor size of a high tension cable.7th Jun 1937Box 167 \ 3  img060
Responding to a complaint regarding high tension wire.7th Jun 1937Box 167 \ 3  img061
The procurement of High Tension Wire.7th Jun 1937Box 167 \ 3  img062
Follow-up memo regarding a complaint about faulty high tension wire at Cricklewood Depot.8th Jun 1937Box 167 \ 3  img063
Confirming that a batch of BW cable has passed testing and is approved for production.8th Jun 1937Box 167 \ 3  img064
Letter from British Insulated Cables Ltd discussing the specifications for a Twin Ignition Cable and proposing an alternative construction.11th Jun 1937Box 167 \ 3  img065
Despatching a Spark Gap Instrument to British Helsby Cables Ltd after a calibration test.14th Jun 1937Box 167 \ 3  img066
Request to send a spark gap to British Helsby Cables Ltd. for calibration.14th Jun 1937Box 167 \ 3  img067
Letter to British Insulated Cables Ltd. regarding the calibration of a spark gap and the excessive erosion of its points.14th Jun 1937Box 167 \ 3  img068
Confirming that B.I. Cables have passed the required tests and are approved for production use.15th Jun 1937Box 167 \ 3  img069
Follow-up on an unfulfilled order for High Tension Ignition Cable, resulting in the use of condemned material.16th Jun 1937Box 167 \ 3  img070
Letter from British Insulated Cables Ltd. regarding the calibration of a spark gap.17th Jun 1937Box 167 \ 3  img071
Confirming receipt of new H.T. ignition cable and the return of old stock.18th Jun 1937Box 167 \ 3  img072
Urgent supply of H.T. Ignition Cable for the Cricklewood branch.19th Jun 1937Box 167 \ 3  img073
Confirming the despatch of 3,000 feet of High Tension Ignition Cable.21th Jun 1937Box 167 \ 3  img074
Confirming 10 reels of B.I. Cables have passed the required tests and can be issued for production.22th Jun 1937Box 167 \ 3  img075
The test results for B.I. H.T. Ignition Cables, noting that reel B.I.123 failed the ionization test.30th Jun 1931Box 167 \ 3  img076
The test results of B.I. High Tension Ignition Cable reels.6th Jul 1937Box 167 \ 3  img077
Test results for B.I. Helsby High Tension Cables, noting one reel failed the ionization test and must be returned.15th Jul 1937Box 167 \ 3  img078
Notification that 10 reels of B.I. Helsby High Tension Cable have passed tests and can be issued to production.3rd Aug 1937Box 167 \ 3  img079
Test results for B.I. Helsby High Tension Cable reels.12th Aug 1937Box 167 \ 3  img080
Confirming that reels of B.I. Helsby High Tension Cable have passed tests and can be issued to production.20th Aug 1937Box 167 \ 3  img081
Comparative test results of standard ignition H.T. cable versus a new experimental type from Johnson and Phillip.30th Aug 1937Box 167 \ 3  img082
Specific type of cable used for wiring inlet and exhaust plugs on a 32EX.30th Aug 1937Box 167 \ 3  img083
Authorizing the issue of B.I. High Tension Cable reels to production after passing tests.30th Aug 1937Box 167 \ 3  img084
Letter from Wiggin & Company advising on the unsuitability of Brightray wire and recommending oxidised Ferry wire for resistances.27th Aug 1937Box 167 \ 3  img085
On the standardisation and testing of 'Neoprene' High Tension Cable for Johnson and Philips.7th Sep 1937Box 167 \ 3  img086
Standardisation of parts report for a Neoprene Ozone Resisting H.T. Ignition Cable.2nd Jun 1937Box 167 \ 3  img087
Standardization parts document for a Bentley ignition cable, detailing costs and production implementation.21th Sep 1936Box 167 \ 3  img088
Standardisation of Johnson & Phillips 'Neoprene' ozone resisting H.T. ignition cable for the Phantom III.2nd Jun 1937Box 167 \ 3  img089
Standardisation report for a 'Brougham' luggage grid on the Phantom II chassis for production in the 'E' Series.16th May 1930Box 167 \ 3  img090
Standardisation of Johnson & Phillips 'Neoprene' Ozone Resisting H.T. Ignition Cable.8th Jul 1937Box 167 \ 3  img091
Tool cost and production commencement for the 'S2' Series chassis.17th Sep 1937Box 167 \ 3  img092
Letter from Johnson & Phillips Ltd. regarding cable specification EL.9/1 and requesting details for an ionization test apparatus.17th Sep 1937Box 167 \ 3  img093
Letter to Johnson & Phillips Ltd. regarding the successful ionization testing of their cable and details of the apparatus used.5th Oct 1937Box 167 \ 3  img094
Letter from Johnson & Phillips acknowledging a recent enquiry and confirming a satisfactory cable test.6th Oct 1937Box 167 \ 3  img095
The test results for BI H.T. Ignition Cable reels, noting which have passed or failed inspection.11th Oct 1937Box 167 \ 3  img096
The results of a heating test on reels of H.T. cables, identifying which passed and which failed.19th Oct 1937Box 167 \ 3  img097
Letter from Johnson & Phillips Limited regarding a price quotation for Ignition Coils.15th Nov 1937Box 167 \ 3  img098
Letter responding to an enquiry about supplying a coil for an ionization test rig.18th Nov 1937Box 167 \ 3  img099
Confirming that 15 reels of B.I. High Tension Cables have passed tests and may be issued for production.3rd Dec 1937Box 167 \ 3  img100
Requesting the replacement of H.T. cables for a Phantom III No.6 Unit engine.14th Jan 1938Box 167 \ 3  img101
Test results for B.I. High Tension Cable, noting one reel failed the ionization test.7th Feb 1938Box 167 \ 3  img102
Confirming 10 reels of B.I. High Tension Wire have passed tests and are cleared for production.18th Feb 1938Box 167 \ 3  img103
Confirming that 10 reels of B.I. High tension cable have passed tests and can be issued to production.10th Mar 1938Box 167 \ 3  img104
Test results for B.I. High Tension Cable reels, indicating which have passed or failed.31th Mar 1938Box 167 \ 3  img105
Letter from a supplier requesting clarification on test procedures for an ignition coil spark-gap.4th May 1938Box 167 \ 3  img106
Letter to Messrs, Johnson & Phillips Ltd. regarding an ionization test and spark gap calibration.12th May 1938Box 167 \ 3  img107
Follow-up letter from Johnson & Phillips regarding queries on specification E.L. 9/1.13th May 1938Box 167 \ 3  img108
Letter to Johnson & Phillips Ltd. regarding oversized High Tension wire which is unsuitable for production.17th May 1938Box 167 \ 3  img109
Internal memorandum regarding Johnson & Phillips H.T. cable being oversized and unsuitable for the Phantom III chassis.17th May 1938Box 167 \ 3  img110
Letter from Johnson & Phillips Ltd. regarding difficulties in manufacturing a specific cable for replacement order R. 16835.21th May 1938Box 167 \ 3  img111
Letter from a supplier regarding difficulties in fulfilling a cable order due to a fire at their raw material source.18th May 1938Box 167 \ 3  img112
Letter from a cable supplier discussing the return of four out of five supplied high-tension wire reels.18th May 1938Box 167 \ 3  img113
The test results and status of various reels of B.I. High Tension Cable.1st Jul 1938Box 167 \ 3  img114
Modification to the distributor wiring and ignition tube for the Wraith III and Bentley 111 models.13th Jul 1938Box 167 \ 3  img115
Letter from British Insulated Cables Ltd. responding to a request for a sample of H.T. Ignition Cable.18th Jul 1938Box 167 \ 3  img116
Request for a further sample of H.T. Ignition Cable from a supplier as the previous sample was insufficient for testing.12th Jul 1938Box 167 \ 3  img117
Letter from British Insulated Cables Ltd. concerning a sample of H.T. Ignition Cable for R.R. and Bentley Chassis.25th Jun 1938Box 167 \ 3  img118
The conversion of distributor wiring tubes for Wraith III and Bentley III engines.18th Aug 1938Box 167 \ 3  img119
The modification to the front ignition tube for the Delco Distributor on Wraith III and Bentley III models.13th Jul 1938Box 167 \ 3  img120
Request for 100 ft. of B.I. insulated Neoprene 7 m/m H.T. cable for final testing on experimental engines.26th Aug 1938Box 167 \ 3  img121
Instruction regarding distributor wiring for the Wraith III and Bentley 11 models.31th Aug 1938Box 167 \ 3  img122
Suggested threaded design for Phantom III H.T. wire plug terminals.31th Aug 1938Box 167 \ 3  img123


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