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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 standardization of C.M.3 Copper Morganite Brushes for the starter motor.12th May 1920Box 35 \ 1  scan 069
Chasing Mr. Royce for a signed standardisation sheet for C.M.3 Copper Morganite Brushes.20th May 1920Box 35 \ 1  scan 070
Standardisation sheet for copper morganite brushes for a starter motor.21th May 1920Box 35 \ 1  scan 071
Standardisation of C.M.3 copper morganite brushes for the starter motor.23th Apr 1920Box 35 \ 1  scan 072
Test report on C.M.3 Copper Morganite brushes for a starter motor.22th Apr 1920Box 35 \ 1  scan 073
Prolonged test of C.M.3 Morganite brushes and N.1760 brush springs on a starter motor.31th May 1920Box 35 \ 1  scan 074
Letter to The Morgan Crucible Co. Ltd. regarding faulty brushes from an experimental dynamo.25th Jun 1920Box 35 \ 1  scan 075
Comparing the performance and quality of LeCarbone and Morganite carbon brushes for dynamos.29th Jun 1920Box 35 \ 1  scan 076
Letter from The Morgan Crucible Company diagnosing an issue with dynamo brushes and sending replacements.30th Jun 1920Box 35 \ 1  scan 077
Letter from The Morgan Crucible Company, Limited regarding a commutator and brushes.30th Jun 1920Box 35 \ 1  scan 078
Letter to The Morgan Crucible Co. Ltd. acknowledging their letter regarding Dynamo Brushes.1st Jul 1920Box 35 \ 1  scan 079
Order for a dozen Morganite brushes for a motor used for dynamo testing.1st Jul 1920Box 35 \ 1  scan 080
Letter from The Morgan Crucible Company regarding an order for Morganite Brushes, requesting a sample or sketch to show the style of terminals required.19th Jul 1920Box 35 \ 1  scan 081
Letter from F. Miller & Co. offering Copper Oxide for manufacturing non-sparking brushes for automobile self-starters.19th Jul 1920Box 35 \ 1  scan 082
To Mr Clark detailing the receipt of various parts from multiple suppliers.19th Aug 1920Box 35 \ 1  scan 083
Specifications for the fitment of starter motor brushes and springs on various chassis.24th Aug 1920Box 35 \ 1  scan 084
Wiring, starter motor, and brush holders on specific chassis.24th Aug 1920Box 35 \ 1  scan 085
Comparing 'Le Carbone' and 'Morganite' brushes and arranging vehicle wiring and scuttle corrections.4th Jun 1920Box 35 \ 1  scan 086
Letter to Morgan Crucible Company Ltd. regarding the weak material proposed for new commutator brushes on order number 3553.22th Sep 1920Box 35 \ 1  scan 087
Supply and quality of starter motor brushes from the Morgan Crucible Co.23th Sep 1920Box 35 \ 1  scan 088
The order of a 12 Volt Starter Battery from Messrs. Lucas.20th Oct 1916Box 35 \ 1  scan 089
Letter from Joseph Lucas Ltd. advising that a 12v starter battery has been sent for testing.31th Oct 1916Box 35 \ 1  scan 090
List of planned electrical car experiments, including starter motor, brake, and battery tests.8th Nov 1916Box 35 \ 1  scan 091
Extract from a letter from Messrs. Lucas regarding tests on a starter battery.24th Apr 1917Box 35 \ 1  scan 092
Letter to Lucas Ltd. regarding the delivery and testing of a lighting dynamo and starter battery for an experimental post-war chassis.2nd May 1917Box 35 \ 1  scan 093
Test report on a 12-volt car lighting and starting Lucas battery.9th Aug 1917Box 35 \ 1  scan 094
Letter to J. Lucas Ltd. regarding a special dynamo for a post-war chassis and a starter battery.16th Oct 1917Box 35 \ 1  scan 095
Letter discussing the testing of a battery with reduced capacity and requesting advice on its treatment.18th Oct 1917Box 35 \ 1  scan 096
Extract from a letter from Messrs. Lucas regarding a special dynamo and starter battery for the post-war chassis.18th Oct 1917Box 35 \ 1  scan 097
Extract from a communication about retaining a starter battery until a replacement is received.26th Apr 1917Box 35 \ 1  scan 098
The distribution of a switchbox and starter battery from Lucas for a dynamo.25th Oct 1917Box 35 \ 1  scan 099
Letter chasing the delivery of a 12 Volt Starter Battery from Messrs. Joseph Lucas, Ltd.21th Nov 1917Box 35 \ 1  scan 100
Letter from Joseph Lucas Ltd regarding a delay in dispatching a special 12-volt battery.23th Nov 1917Box 35 \ 1  scan 101
Letter to Lucas Ltd. concerning the return and replacement of a 12-volt starter battery.27th Dec 1917Box 35 \ 1  scan 102
Letter to J. Lucas Ltd. regarding the testing of a new 12-volt starter battery and an offer for an older battery.12th Jan 1918Box 35 \ 1  scan 103
Letter from Joseph Lucas Limited quoting a price for an old 12v starter battery and awaiting test results on a new type.17th Jan 1918Box 35 \ 1  scan 104
Discharge capacity test results for a new type Lucas starter battery.24th Jan 1918Box 35 \ 1  scan 105
Letter to J. Lucas Ltd. regarding the testing of a 12-volt starter battery and a request for another for car trials.13th Nov 1918Box 35 \ 1  scan 106
Letter from Joseph Lucas Ltd. concerning the supply of a sample 12v starter battery and requesting an official order.14th Nov 1918Box 35 \ 1  scan 107
Official order be placed with Messrs. Lucas for a starter battery and a dynamo.18th Nov 1918Box 35 \ 1  scan 108
The dimensions for a Lucas accumulator with a lid.25th Nov 1918Box 35 \ 1  scan 109
Note about the receipt of a 12-volt chassis lighting and starting battery from Messrs. J. Lucas Ltd.22th Jan 1919Box 35 \ 1  scan 110
Optimal position and design for starter batteries.1st Feb 1919Box 35 \ 1  scan 111
Letter discussing arrangements with the Tudor Company to create trial batteries and detailing the required specifications.1st Feb 1919Box 35 \ 1  scan 112
The bench testing and analysis of lighting and starting batteries, with a detailed review of a C.A.V. battery.5th Feb 1919Box 35 \ 1  scan 113
Technical review and critique of a Lucas battery's design and features, with a sketch and dimensions.5th Feb 1919Box 35 \ 1  scan 114
Battery cell leakage, electrolytic connections, and testing methods for 4-volt accumulators.28th Apr 1917Box 35 \ 1  scan 115
Technical report discussing car battery designs, suppliers, and comparisons with C.A.V. models.5th Feb 1919Box 35 \ 1  scan 116
Visit from Exide (Chloride) and the potential order of a B.X.E. type battery for experimentation.5th Feb 1919Box 35 \ 1  scan 117
Discharge capacity test chart for a Lucas 60AH lighting and starting battery.10th Oct 1928Box 35 \ 1  scan 118
Request to the Print Room for photostat copies of C.A.V. and Lucas battery discharge curves for the Experimental Department D.O.7th Feb 1919Box 35 \ 1  scan 119
Discharge test report for a Lucas battery, detailing its ampere-hour capacity.1st Feb 1919Box 35 \ 1  scan 120
Two Lucas batteries, one sent to Mr. Royce and another recently received, detailing its performance test results.1st Feb 1919Box 35 \ 1  scan 121
The discharge capacity tests of Lucas and C.A.V. starting and lighting batteries.18th Feb 1919Box 35 \ 1  scan 122
Results of short-period battery tests, observing the heating of links on various battery types.15th Apr 1919Box 35 \ 1  scan 123
Assessment of a Lucas 60 ampere hour celluloid battery, detailing its electrical performance and physical construction.2nd May 1919Box 35 \ 1  scan 124
The choice of batteries for the first few 40/50 HP chassis.12th May 1919Box 35 \ 1  scan 125
The temporary use of Chloride batteries and old-type boxes, before a new Lucas battery and box design is implemented.14th May 1919Box 35 \ 1  scan 126
Letter from Joseph Lucas Ltd. concerning a sample battery forwarded for examination against specification.5th Jun 1919Box 35 \ 1  scan 127
Letter from Joseph Lucas Ltd regarding a sample battery sent for testing, noting a dimensional difference in the bottom blocks.8th Jun 1919Box 35 \ 1  scan 128
Table detailing the results of S.S. motor battery tests.7th Jun 1919Box 35 \ 1  scan 129
Extract from Lucas Ltd. regarding objections to a sample battery and the dispatch of a replacement.12th Aug 1919Box 35 \ 1  scan 130
Issues and proposed modifications for Lucas dynamos, specifically bearings and armature slots.13th Aug 1919Box 35 \ 1  scan 131
Wiring arrangements, dynamo pulley modifications, and a comparison of battery suppliers.13th Aug 1919Box 35 \ 1  scan 132
Letter from Joseph Lucas Ltd concerning a sample battery and specification.18th Aug 1919Box 35 \ 1  scan 133
Letter to Messrs. J. Lucas regarding a miscarried letter and a delayed battery test.20th Aug 1919Box 35 \ 1  scan 134
Special Lucas battery for experimental purposes that was mistakenly sent away, and the proposed corrective actions.9th Sep 1919Box 35 \ 1  scan 135
Responding to an enquiry about a special Lucas battery accumulator.1st Sep 1919Box 35 \ 1  scan 136
Letter from J. Lucas Ltd. regarding a mislaid special battery and a replacement being sent for testing.5th Sep 1919Box 35 \ 1  scan 137
To Mr. Clarke regarding a letter received from J. Lucas Ltd about a special battery delivery.11th Sep 1919Box 35 \ 1  scan 138
Receipt of a Lucas Special Battery for testing.31th Oct 1919Box 35 \ 1  scan 139
Form for recording the routine treatment of a Lucas Type 1260 C/3 car battery.4th Nov 1919Box 35 \ 1  scan 140
Battery testing report detailing charge cycles, weight, cell densities, and discharge performance.4th Nov 1919Box 35 \ 1  scan 141
Test log detailing cell densities, battery charging cycles, and discharge performance.4th Nov 1919Box 35 \ 1  scan 142
Log sheet detailing cell densities and fourth charge data, including amperes and hours.8th Dec 1919Box 35 \ 1  scan 143
Listing the weights of various battery models.8th Dec 1919Box 35 \ 1  scan 144
Evaluation of the good and bad points of a Lucas 1260 c/3 battery.15th Dec 1919Box 35 \ 1  scan 145
The condition and safety concerns of a vehicle battery, noting issues with vent plugs and the carrying sling.15th Dec 1919Box 35 \ 1  scan 146
The difficulties of maintaining accumulator cells, particularly regarding surface leakage, and proposals for improved charging systems.15th Mar 1920Box 35 \ 1  scan 147
Requesting feedback on the experience with specific electrical parts on chassis 7-CA, with handwritten responses.17th May 1920Box 35 \ 1  scan 148
Test results of a Lucas chassis lighting and starting battery, including weight, construction, and discharge tests.11th May 1920Box 35 \ 1  scan 149
Results of intermittent high-rate discharge tests performed on a battery.6th Aug 1919Box 35 \ 1  scan 150
Technical review and report on Lucas batteries, noting issues with high rate discharge tests and safety.18th May 1920Box 35 \ 1  scan 151
Letter from The Lucas Electrical Company Ltd acknowledging receipt of a comprehensive criticism of battery tests.19th May 1920Box 35 \ 1  scan 152
Potential battery orders and trials with Lucas Electrical Co. Ltd.17th Jun 1920Box 35 \ 1  scan 153
Letter from Lucas Electrical Company discussing the performance results and design considerations of a lighting and starting battery after testing.11th Jun 1920Box 35 \ 1  scan 154
Continuation letter from Lucas Electrical Co. Ltd. proposing to supply batteries to a specific requirement.11th Jun 1920Box 35 \ 1  scan 155
Letter discussing Lucas batteries and the controversy over the use of thick versus thin battery plates.19th Jun 1920Box 35 \ 1  scan 156
Continued discussion on the performance comparison of various car batteries, including Chloride, Lucas, Tudor, and American types.19th Jun 1920Box 35 \ 1  scan 157
Correspondence with Lucas Electrical Co. Ltd. regarding the specifications and trial of batteries.23th Jun 1920Box 35 \ 1  scan 158
Extract comparing the failure rates of Chloride, Lucas, and Willard batteries on experimental cars.2nd Sep 1920Box 35 \ 1  scan 159
Reliability and sourcing of batteries for experimental cars.9th Sep 1920Box 35 \ 1  scan 160
Battery failures and the testing of alternative Lucas batteries on experimental cars.6th Sep 1920Box 35 \ 1  scan 161
Record card detailing the service history and performance of a Lucas 1260 C/1 battery.1st Jul 1922Box 35 \ 1  scan 162
Instruction note regarding the installation of a Lucas battery on chassis 4.EX.13th Oct 1920Box 35 \ 1  scan 163
Letter to Lucas Electrical Co. Ltd. regarding dynamo output, battery testing, and a preference for ebonite battery containers.20th Oct 1920Box 35 \ 1  scan 164
Record of tests and service for battery No. 20, a Lucas 1260 c/3.5th Oct 1920Box 35 \ 1  scan 165
Acquisition and trial of Peto & Radford and Lucas batteries for the Goshawk model.26th Sep 1921Box 35 \ 1  scan 166
Proposing a test of a new Lucas battery against standard specifications.24th Feb 1925Box 35 \ 1  scan 167
Testing of Lucas batteries and quoting standard battery dimensions for the 40/50 model.3rd Mar 1925Box 35 \ 1  scan 168


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