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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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The arrangement of the master switch for body wiring to include a warning light.1st Feb 1932Box 168b \ 2  img234
Suggested wiring scheme for main distribution fuses and junction boxes.5th Feb 1932Box 168b \ 2  img235
Agreement to implement a red warning light for the master switch on the body wiring.24th Feb 1932Box 168b \ 2  img236
Enquiries be made to suppliers about standard L.T. chassis wiring flexible cables.9th Feb 1932Box 168b \ 2  img237
Suggestion for chassis wiring to protect batteries against over-discharge using a master switch and warning lamp system.1st Feb 1932Box 168b \ 2  img238
Using a diaphragm to protect the starter motor and a subsequent change to the chassis wiring scheme.2nd Aug 1932Box 168b \ 2  img239
Wiring diagram for the master control switch and associated components.11th Feb 1932Box 168b \ 2  img240
Potential issue with chassis wiring regarding a red lamp's operation independent of the ignition.11th Feb 1932Box 168b \ 2  img241
Request for factory costs of the chassis electrical system, wiring, and conduits for the 20/25 and 40/50 chassis.25th Feb 1932Box 168b \ 2  img242
Responding to a vague request for the cost of wiring for the 20/25 and 40/50 chassis.26th Feb 1932Box 168b \ 2  img243
Request for the total cost of wiring and fittings for specific parts and the separate cost for conduits and fittings only.27th Feb 1932Box 168b \ 2  img244
Suggestion for improving production economy by wiring dashboards for 25 HP and Phantom II models away from the chassis.1st Mar 1932Box 168b \ 2  img245
Proposal to replace the existing conduit wiring system on 40/50 and 20/25 chassis with a new type of cable.7th Mar 1932Box 168b \ 2  img246
Suggestion from Hs/Wst about achieving economy on wiring to reduce costs.8th Mar 1932Box 168b \ 2  img247
The wiring for 'Japan III', addressing voltage loss from the switchbox positive feed.19th Mar 1932Box 168b \ 2  img248
Volt drop figures and tests for the JAPAN III WIRING system.23th Mar 1932Box 168b \ 2  img249
Proposal to remove the ball locking device for the H.T. terminal on the Japan III wiring scheme.1st Apr 1932Box 168b \ 2  img250
Japan III wiring scheme and the function of the flexible armoured tube.1st Jun 1932Box 168b \ 2  img251
The wiring for 'Japan III', confirming the removal of a superfluous ball clicking device from the coil connection.1st Apr 1932Box 168b \ 2  img252
Request to urgently obtain specific quantities and types of Ripoglass cable from Ripaults Ltd. for rewiring a car.20th Apr 1932Box 168b \ 2  img253
Proposal to replace steel tubular conduits with flexible metallic tubing for chassis wiring.26th Apr 1932Box 168b \ 2  img254
List of wire lengths required per chassis for the 40/50 P. 2. model.26th May 1932Box 168b \ 2  img255
Letter regarding the wiring of accessories on 20/25 and 40/50 HP chassis.26th Jun 1933Box 168b \ 2  img256
Letter from H.A. Douglas MFG. Co. to Mr. H. Royce in response to an enquiry about snap terminals and swedging machines.17th Aug 1932Box 168b \ 2  img257
Advertisement and data proof for snap terminals and various electrical switches from H. A. Douglas Mfg. Co.17th Aug 1932Box 168b \ 2  img258
Advertisement for H. A. Douglas Mfg. Co. electrical components, including snap terminals and various switches.17th Aug 1932Box 168b \ 2  img259
Advertisement for snap terminals, junction blocks, and fuse blocks from an external supplier.17th Aug 1932Box 168b \ 2  img260
Advertisement for H.A. Douglas Mfg. Co.'s snap terminals for electrical contacts.17th Aug 1932Box 168b \ 2  img261
Sheet illustrating five different types of electrical contact spring chambers and fuse clips.17th Aug 1932Box 168b \ 2  img262
Douglas Snap Terminals and their applications in electrical connections.17th Aug 1932Box 168b \ 2  img263
Advertising document for H.A. Douglas Mfg. Co. electrical snap terminals and their applications.23th Dec 1932Box 168b \ 2  img264
Blueprint for a new long type distribution board and switchbox design.23th Dec 1932Box 168b \ 2  img265
Order for 50 ft. of copper bar as per an attached blueprint.30th Aug 1934Box 168b \ 2  img266
Drawing specifying the dimensions and material for a high conductivity annealed copper wire.30th Jun 1934Box 168b \ 2  img267
Requesting an order for two pounds of 28 S.W.G. D.C.C. copper wire.3rd Jul 1934Box 168b \ 2  img268
Clarifying the exact specification for an order of H.T. Cable for testing on an experimental chassis.30th Oct 1934Box 168b \ 2  img269
Request to manufacture 50 small wiring ferrules to drawing EL.50.12th Nov 1934Box 168b \ 2  img270
Letter requesting the production of a special screened three-core cable for experimental ignition equipment.29th Nov 1934Box 168b \ 2  img271
To Mr. Jaques with comments on the specification for the bonding and screening of ignition cables.30th Nov 1934Box 168b \ 2  img272
Letter from British Insulated Cables Ltd. offering a specification for a 3-core L.T. cable.4th Dec 1934Box 168b \ 2  img273
Ordering a 100 ft. sample of British Insulated material for testing.21th Dec 1934Box 168b \ 2  img274
From EJJ requesting tests to be performed on three numbered cable samples.4th Apr 1935Box 168b \ 2  img275
Letter from British Insulated Cables Ltd. arranging a meeting.10th Apr 1935Box 168b \ 2  img276
Letter to Mr. E.A. Bayles of British Insulated Cables, Ltd., confirming a meeting date.11th Apr 1935Box 168b \ 2  img277
Examination and electrical test report for sample cables.15th Apr 1935Box 168b \ 2  img278
Conclusion on the suitability of three different waxed cotton braiding samples for use on voltages up to 200.15th Apr 1935Box 168b \ 2  img279
Letter from British Insulated Cables Ltd. confirming a works visit.15th Apr 1935Box 168b \ 2  img280
Order for 100 ft. of 4 core cable from the British Insulated Cables Ltd.7th Jun 1935Box 168b \ 2  img281
Letter to The Concordia Electric Wire Co. Ltd. requesting samples of enamelled paper covered copper wire for testing.13th Aug 1935Box 168b \ 2  img282
Internal request to order 10 lbs of enamelled single paper covered copper wire.17th Aug 1935Box 168b \ 2  img283
Internal request to order different gauges of copper wire from Messrs. Concordia.15th Aug 1935Box 168b \ 2  img284
Order for 4 lbs of S.W.G. D.S.C. copper wire.7th Sep 1935Box 168b \ 2  img285
Request to charge a private account for twin lighting flex taken from stock for personal use.3rd Oct 1935Box 168b \ 2  img286
Internal request to place an order for eureka resistance wire from the London Electric Wire Co.15th Nov 1935Box 168b \ 2  img287
The replacement of a single inaccessible cable clip with two more accessible ones on the camshaft drive.4th Jan 1936Box 168b \ 2  img288
Request to The Gabriel Manufacturing Co. for a sample of Armored Titeflex Tubing.23th Mar 1936Box 168b \ 2  img289
Requesting an order for special ignition cable from British Insulated Cables Ltd.23th Mar 1936Box 168b \ 2  img290
Contents note from Gabriel Manufacturing Co. detailing an order for Titeflex flexible hoses.25th Mar 1930Box 168b \ 2  img291
Letter from Gabriel Manufacturing Co. regarding Titeflex flexible tubing and samples for radio shielding ignition harnesses.25th Mar 1936Box 168b \ 2  img292
Inquiry to The Gabriel Manufacturing Co. about producing custom aluminium tubing braided with phosphor bronze wire.26th Mar 1936Box 168b \ 2  img293
Letter from Gabriel Manufacturing Co. regarding the production of Titeflex flexible metallic hose.30th Mar 1936Box 168b \ 2  img294
Correspondence from Gabriel Manufacturing Co. regarding the development of Titeflex flexible hose for ignition screening.2nd Apr 1936Box 168b \ 2  img295
Letter from Gabriel Manufacturing Co. discussing a sample of Titeflex braided hose and a modified nipple.6th Apr 1936Box 168b \ 2  img296
Letter to The Gabriel Manufacturing Co. ordering a sample of tinned phosphor bronze braiding wire and small ferrules for an engine trial.9th Apr 1936Box 168b \ 2  img297
Request to place an order with Gabriel Manufacturing Co. for Titeflex bore, wire, and nipples.9th Apr 1936Box 168b \ 2  img298
Acknowledgement of order 15162 for specially braided Titeflex hose with a 7-10 day production time.17th Apr 1936Box 168b \ 2  img299
Letter from The Concordia Electric Wire Co. Ltd. enclosing a brochure on paper covered enamelled wire.4th Jun 1936Box 168b \ 2  img300
Internal request to place an order for small ferrules from Messrs. Tite Flex Ltd.6th Jun 1936Box 168b \ 2  img301
Letter from a silk merchant confirming a sample order for artificial silk sleeving.19th Jun 1936Box 168b \ 2  img302
Letter to Johnson & Phillips, Ltd. regarding the testing of and a request for a quote for Ozone proof cable.7th Aug 1936Box 168b \ 2  img303
Urgent request to order a sample of special ozone-resisting ignition cable from Johnson & Philips Ltd. for testing.14th Aug 1936Box 168b \ 2  img304
Sample of 'Concordia' copper wire and the decision to remain with current suppliers.19th Aug 1926Box 168b \ 2  img305
Requesting the dispatch of a sample ignition cable and a set of contact breakers to Mr. E.A. Watson of Joseph Lucas Ltd.22th Aug 1936Box 168b \ 2  img306
Letter to The Mond Nickel Company Ltd. regarding the supply of a wire with the same alloy composition as 'Chromel'.3rd Sep 1936Box 168b \ 2  img307
Letter from Johnson & Phillips Ltd. explaining a short delivery of cable due to a manufacturing mishap.1st Oct 1936Box 168b \ 2  img308
Order for Titeflex tubing from Gabriel Manufacturing Co. Ltd.23th Sep 1936Box 168b \ 2  img309
Requesting a wiring modification for the Cam Bevel Test Rig to keep the battery charged during endurance runs.12th Oct 1936Box 168b \ 2  img310
Requesting the arrangement of wiring for the Cam Bevel Test Rig.13th Oct 1936Box 168b \ 2  img311
Order and subsequent invoices for Titeflex all Metal Double braided Hose.13th Oct 1936Box 168b \ 2  img312
Telephone order for Titeflex Metal Double Braided Hose and the return of an incorrect quantity.14th Oct 1936Box 168b \ 2  img313
Properties and chemical resistance of 'Duprene' compound, a synthetic rubber alternative.22th Oct 1936Box 168b \ 2  img314
Technical memorandum discussing the properties and potential applications of the synthetic rubber 'Duprene'.22th Oct 1936Box 168b \ 2  img315
Letter to British Insulated Cables Ltd. arranging a meeting to discuss cable specifications with other manufacturers.3rd Feb 1937Box 168b \ 2  img316
Letter from British Insulated Cables Ltd. arranging a meeting with H.E. West, declining a semi-official meeting with other parties.8th Feb 1937Box 168b \ 2  img317
Letter to British Insulated Cables Ltd. declining a conference unless specific differences in cable conception can be discussed.9th Feb 1937Box 168b \ 2  img318
Letter from British Insulated Cables Ltd. regarding the specification and quotation for H.T. cable for a Marine Engine.2nd Aug 1940Box 168b \ 2  img319
Request to obtain H.T. Cable from British Insulated Cables Ltd., Prescot.7th Aug 1940Box 168b \ 2  img320
Faulty tail-stop reverse light unit and a worn-out ignition contact.28th May 1941Box 168b \ 2  img321
Replacement of low-tension wires and other electrical components due to faults on car S.E.V.13th May 1941Box 168b \ 2  img322
The replacement of a faulty switchbox and swapping of ignition coils.13th May 1941Box 168b \ 2  img323
Battery comprised of two 6-volt units.15th Sep 1926Box 168b \ 3  img001
Scheme 2266/7/8 for mounting a battery in a frame, discussing options from Dagenite and Exide.15th Sep 1926Box 168b \ 3  img002
Requesting an update on the supply of two 6-volt battery units for EAC.7 from suppliers Peto & Radford and The Chloride Co.18th Oct 1926Box 168b \ 3  img003
Decisions on battery development and expenditure for moulds.20th Oct 1926Box 168b \ 3  img004
Summary of correspondence with battery suppliers concerning components for experiments.5th Nov 1926Box 168b \ 3  img005
Letter excerpt requesting full particulars to prepare a quotation for at least half of the recipient's total requirements.5th Nov 1926Box 168b \ 3  img006
Proposed divided battery design for the Phantom model, referencing several schemes.30th Apr 1927Box 168b \ 3  img007
Progress and urgency of designing a battery mounted within the Phantom's frame.9th Sep 1927Box 168b \ 3  img008
Suggesting a change in battery configuration to simplify weight distribution and improve reliability.14th Nov 1927Box 168b \ 3  img009
Release of standard batteries for the Phantom F.2 series, and a disagreement on testing.9th Dec 1927Box 168b \ 3  img010


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