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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 mileage test of Ar. Eska Tungsten Points on chassis 3-GII.14th Aug 1924Box 35 \ 6  scan 130
Electrical experimental record sheet for Eska Tungsten Points.29th Oct 1923Box 35 \ 6  scan 131
The 10,000-mile performance of 'ESKA' tungsten points fitted to a 20 HP battery ignition system.20th Aug 1924Box 35 \ 6  scan 132
The performance and wear of Eska Tungsten distributor points after running for 11,587 miles on a 20 HP chassis.26th Jun 1924Box 35 \ 6  scan 133
Condition report on Eska Tungsten Points from chassis 3-GII.20th Aug 1924Box 35 \ 6  scan 134
The removal of tungsten points on vehicle 6-GII after 10,000 miles for examination.4th Nov 1924Box 35 \ 6  scan 135
Instructions regarding the properties and performance of tungsten contact points.7th May 1925Box 35 \ 6  scan 136
Instructions discussing the performance of contact points, comparing US and UK results, and suggesting a bench test for new larger tungsten points.29th Jun 1920Box 35 \ 6  scan 137
Inspection report on the condition of Tungsten distributor points after 13,560 miles of use.25th May 1925Box 35 \ 6  scan 138
The wear and condition of a screw point after 10,000 miles, comparing it to standard platinum points.29th Jun 1920Box 35 \ 6  scan 139
Mileage and wear report on an experimental bone grey fibre rubbing block and AS tungsten points from chassis 6-G-II.19th Jun 1925Box 35 \ 6  scan 140
Instruction sheet detailing the condition and advantages of tungsten points compared to platinum.29th Jun 1920Box 35 \ 6  scan 141
Log sheet detailing the history and remarks for Tungsten Contact Points.19th Jun 1925Box 35 \ 6  scan 142
Electrical experimental record sheet for Eska Tungsten Points AS.19th Jun 1925Box 35 \ 6  scan 143
The condition of Eska Tungsten ignition contact breaker points after completing 15,853 miles on a chassis.19th Jun 1925Box 35 \ 6  scan 144
Arguing for the use of tungsten points over platinum points due to their lower price and replaceability.3rd Jul 1925Box 35 \ 6  scan 145
Sourcing, testing, and performance characteristics of tungsten points.8th Jul 1925Box 35 \ 6  scan 146
Confirming a change in diameter for tungsten contact points and an order from Messrs. Melin.8th Jul 1925Box 35 \ 6  scan 147
Request to obtain 12 sets of Tungsten Contact Points from Johnson Matthey's for testing.9th Jul 1925Box 35 \ 6  scan 148
Procedure for testing new tungsten ignition contact points.25th Aug 1925Box 35 \ 6  scan 149
Request to have tungsten contact points fitted to battery ignition contact breaker levers.27th Aug 1925Box 35 \ 6  scan 150
Cover note regarding an attached letter from Johnson Matthey & Co. Ltd. about Tungsten Contact Points.11th Sep 1925Box 35 \ 6  scan 151
Letter from Johnson Matthey & Co. regarding the fitting of Tungsten Points to levers, noting one broke in the process.3rd Sep 1925Box 35 \ 6  scan 152
Fitting rubbing blocks to levers that have already been fitted with tungsten contact points.11th Sep 1925Box 35 \ 6  scan 153
The fitting of tungsten points to contact breaker levers for specific chassis.26th Sep 1925Box 35 \ 6  scan 154
Changes to tungsten point experiments on specific chassis.1st Oct 1925Box 35 \ 6  scan 155
The incorrect installation of both a finer primary coil and tungsten points on chassis 9-GIII.13th Oct 1925Box 35 \ 6  scan 156
Results of a 10,000-mile bench test on large diameter tungsten contact points.28th Oct 1925Box 35 \ 6  scan 157
The oxidation of lever and screw points, concluding their general condition after testing is good compared to standard platinum.20th Jun 1920Box 35 \ 6  scan 158
Requesting a progress update on making battery ignition tungsten contact points spherical.18th Nov 1925Box 35 \ 6  scan 159
Experimental record sheet for the testing of larger diameter tungsten points.14th Dec 1925Box 35 \ 6  scan 160
Requesting the doming of three used larger diameter tungsten contact points.14th Jan 1925Box 35 \ 6  scan 161
10,000-mile bench test for large diameter tungsten contact points.14th Jan 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 162
The results of mileage tests conducted on tungsten points for ignition systems.4th Feb 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 163
Extract discussing tests on Remanol encased coils and tungsten contact points.4th Mar 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 164
The battery ignition system of chassis 10-GIII after 2948 miles.12th Apr 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 165
Fitting of tungsten contact points to ignition breaker levers and standardizing the process.13th Apr 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 166
Supply of domed points and requesting the return of a sample screw from Messrs. Reynolds.13th Apr 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 167
Chassis 10-GIII after 7526 miles, detailing issues with the battery ignition system and contact points.23th Apr 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 168
Experimental record sheet for large diameter tungsten points.17th May 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 169
Complaint regarding the excessive doming on tungsten contact points, resulting in their return to the supplier.3rd May 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 170
The required doming of tungsten contact points on levers to accommodate for potential mis-alignment.1st May 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 171
Request for a gauge to be made for tungsten contact points, referencing a previous design.18th May 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 172
Requesting to book in 12 Tungsten Contact Screws received from W.H. Reynolds & Co.Ltd.27th May 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 173
Comparative performance of British-sourced versus American-sourced tungsten points for ignition systems.5th Jun 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 174
Continued letter discussing ignition contact breaker point failures and requesting spare parts and material information for further testing.5th Jun 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 175
Performance comparison of platinum and tungsten interrupter points, coils, and condensers.11th Jun 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 176
The performance and testing of ignition coils, condensers, and platinum points.11th Jun 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 177
Offer from Johnson Matthey & Co. Limited to undertake the analysis of special contacts, such as American Tungsten.19th Jun 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 178
Letter discussing the comparative performance of platinum versus tungsten for interrupter points, coils and condensers.30th Jun 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 179
Technical discussion on ignition system components including coils, condensers, and contact breaker points.30th Jun 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 180
Ignition system tests comparing U.S. tungsten points and Remy equipment with standard platinum points.30th Jun 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 181
Instruction to fit tungsten contact points and ballast resistances to chassis 10-GIII.21th Jul 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 182
Experiments and results on tungsten contact points.19th Aug 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 183
The inspection and comparative analysis of different types of contact points.19th Aug 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 184
Letter confirming receipt of a query about platinum versus tungsten interrupter points and advising that representative American units will be sent.19th Jul 1928Box 35 \ 6  scan 185
Covering memo from EFC to EP attaching other documents concerning Platinum Interrupter Points, Coils and Condensers.11th Aug 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 186
From R. to EFC. with a list of questions regarding ongoing electrical experiments on ignition components.16th Aug 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 187
Internal memorandum regarding Tungsten Points and referencing previous correspondence.19th Aug 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 188
Confirming the dispatch of two copies of photomicrographs for Tungsten contacts.20th Aug 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 189
Letter regarding ignition contact points, discussing a meeting and comparing results of platinum versus tungsten points.20th Aug 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 190
Comparative tests of ignition system components including platinum and tungsten points.20th Aug 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 191
Temperature-current tests comparing an American Bosch condenser with an in-house standard.20th Aug 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 192
Letter from W.H. Reynolds & Co. discussing the examination of tungsten contacts, noting pitting, oxidation, wear, and purity.27th Aug 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 193
Communications with suppliers about the results for Tungsten Contact Points.28th Aug 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 194
Letter forwarding a Certificate of Assay for tungsten contact points from Johnson, Matthey & Co. Ltd.1st Sep 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 195
Certificate of Assay for two samples of Tungsten Contact Points.31th Aug 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 196
Analysis and comparison of Remy and RR-Reynolds tungsten contact points.1st Sep 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 197
Letter confirming the shipment of two special clockwise distributor heads with a detailed parts list.7th Sep 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 198
Parts list continuation page detailing washers, nuts, bolts, and studs with their corresponding quantities.7th Sep 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 199
Scheme for systematically observing the life of ignition contact points using various component combinations.8th Sep 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 200
Electrical experimental record sheet for large diameter tungsten contact points.6th Oct 1925Box 35 \ 6  scan 201
List of suggestions for improving the operation of platinum or tungsten contact points.3rd Sep 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 202
Communications with W.H. Reynolds & Co. regarding the supply and modification of Tungsten Contacts for contact breakers.15th Sep 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 203
Log sheet detailing the testing of large diameter tungsten points on a 40/50 chassis.14th Sep 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 204
Modifications and testing of the battery ignition contact breaker unit.18th Sep 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 205
Letter to a customer regarding the supply and testing of experimental ignition components.7th Oct 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 206
Re-fitting of used battery ignition contact breaker components with new tungsten points.28th Oct 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 207
10,000-mile bench test on tungsten ignition contact points and a request for a follow-up test with platinum points.30th Oct 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 208
Record of drawing numbers for Tungsten Points obtained from the Drawing Office.9th Nov 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 209
Request for specific experimental electrical parts from chassis 5-EX, with instructions to scrap other non-standard parts.16th Dec 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 210
Incorrect doming on battery ignition tungsten contact breaker levers, requesting they be ground flat.21th Dec 1925Box 35 \ 6  scan 211
Despatch of contact breaker levers fitted with tungsten and platinum points for inspection.24th Dec 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 212
Short summary report on tests of platinum and tungsten battery ignition contact breaker points.24th Dec 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 213
The comparative testing of platinum, U.S.A. tungsten, and English tungsten for battery ignition contact points.24th Dec 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 214
The comparative testing of tungsten contact points from Delco-Remy and Messrs. Reynolds.24th Dec 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 215
Bench tests comparing different contact point materials and ignition arrangements.24th Dec 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 216
Comparative tests on ignition system components, including coils, condensers, and contact breaker points.24th Dec 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 217
Spring testing for contact breakers, comparing the current design against a Delco-Remy model.24th Dec 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 218
Comparison of Delco-Remy contact breakers and internal designs, with details of ongoing ignition system tests.24th Dec 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 219
Ignition system tests, including findings on misfiring, the effect of oil on platinum points, and an analysis of the Delco-Remy ignition system.23th Dec 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 220
Tests on platinum points.23th Dec 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 221
Results of various tests conducted on tungsten points.18th Sep 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 222
List of continued test results for various ignition system configurations and components.18th Sep 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 223
The performance and wear characteristics of different ignition contact point samples.31th Dec 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 224
Report classifying the performance of ignition contact points based on material, system, and presence of oil vapour.31th Dec 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 225
Specifications and measurements for battery ignition tungsten contact points.5th Jan 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 226
Requesting an alteration to drawing D51407 for the doming of battery ignition points.5th Jan 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 227
Mechanical stiffness of RR versus Remy battery ignition contact points.1st Jan 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 228
Dispatch of sample battery ignition contact points and a Delco-Remy distributor.10th Jan 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 229


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