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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 despatch of contact breaker levers and screws for inspection.10th Jan 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 230
Performance of battery ignition contact maker tungsten points compared to Delco Remy parts.10th Jan 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 231
Instructions regarding improvements to a battery ignition contact breaker using an experimental cam.13th Jan 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 232
Instruction comparing R.R. and Delco-Remy contact breakers regarding earthing and insulation.29th Jun 1920Box 35 \ 6  scan 233
Battery ignition contact points, comparing the performance of platinum and tungsten with periodic current reversal.19th Jan 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 234
Testing conditions and the sending of points for comparative inspection.19th Jan 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 235
Suggestions for improving the life of battery ignition contact points for Phantom, 20 HP, & Silver Ghost models.25th Jan 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 236
Component design improvements, material considerations, and spare parts availability.27th Jan 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 237
Technical memo detailing the ongoing testing and development of battery ignition components.27th Jan 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 238
Design proposals for lever and spring mechanisms, including the use of tungsten and current reversal.27th Jan 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 239
Design of contact makers for battery ignition and exhaust valves, comparing Delco and Bosch designs.31th Jan 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 240
With diagrams discussing design improvements for a spring finger pivot and tungsten ignition points.28th Jan 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 241
Experimental mounting for ignition contact points in a distributor.28th Jan 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 242
Extract from a letter by Mr. Minchin of Peto & Radford regarding a preference for platinum points over tungsten ones.1st Feb 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 243
New car trial feedback, parts stock management for upcoming improvements, and specific changes to 20 HP and electrical components.4th Feb 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 244
Letter addressing an issue with the doming on tungsten points and suggesting a modification.7th Feb 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 245
Letter from Peto & Radford regarding tungsten points.8th Feb 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 246
Comparing the lifespan and performance of different magneto and battery ignition contact points.16th Feb 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 247
Decision to use tungsten for battery ignition contact points.24th Feb 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 248
Battery ignition, focusing on the life, design, and interchangeability of contact breaker points.23th Feb 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 249
The production cost for Tungsten points versus Platinum points for standard battery ignition.3rd Mar 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 250
Standardisation of tungsten points for battery ignition contact breakers.4th Mar 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 251
Ignition system design, focusing on optimizing current at break and condenser capacity for platinum point life.12th Mar 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 252
The standardisation of tungsten battery ignition contact points.4th Mar 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 253
Technical note on the maintenance and alignment of battery ignition contact points.2nd Mar 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 254
Standardisation of tungsten points pending the results of a 10,000-mile test.5th Mar 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 255
The potential standardization of tungsten contact points to replace platinum points following a 10,000-mile test.5th Mar 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 256
Comparing the costs of Iridio Platinum and Tungsten contact points for K. Series production.8th Mar 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 257
Extract from Mr. Minchin's letter comparing the performance of tungsten and platinum points.9th Mar 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 258
Manufacturing method of tungsten points and questioning a supplier.16th Mar 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 259
Communication regarding the quality of tungsten points supplied by W.H. Reynolds & Co.21th Mar 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 260
Replacing platinum battery ignition contact points with tungsten points on 12-EX.23th Mar 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 261
Extract from a letter regarding a tail lamp indicator and tungsten points.22th Apr 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 262
Pressure on battery ignition contact points and expressing dissatisfaction with progress on the unit.29th Apr 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 263
Electrical experimental record sheet for mileage testing large diameter tungsten points.19th Apr 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 264
Letter regarding the removal and return of battery ignition contact points after a specified mileage.2nd May 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 265
Slow progress and failures of battery ignition systems on Phantom and 20HP models.3rd May 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 266
20 HP car's battery ignition fault, which was traced to water on the plugs.6th May 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 267
10,000-mile test of tungsten battery ignition points on chassis 10-G3 in France, comparing performance to platinum points.6th May 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 268
Performance and potential standardization of tungsten contact points versus platinum points.6th May 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 269
The operational challenges and considerations for tungsten points in distributors.14th May 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 270
Requesting an experiment with tungsten points for a scrubbing action in a make and break system, as desired by Mr. Royce.14th May 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 271
Outlining suggestions and testing conditions for improving battery ignition tungsten points.16th May 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 272
Instructions for fitting and modifying the doming of tungsten points on battery ignition contact breaker levers.17th May 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 273
List of suggestions for the improvement of operation of platinum or tungsten ignition contact points.18th May 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 274
Progress report on experiments with various automotive electrical ignition components.18th May 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 275
Progress report on a series of experiments concerning engine ignition components.19th May 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 276
10,000 mile bench ignition contact point experiments.19th May 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 277
10,000-mile bench ignition contact point experiments comparing Iridio-Platinum and Tungsten materials.19th May 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 278
Experimental record sheet for large diameter (LD) tungsten points fitted to a vehicle.9th Oct 1925Box 35 \ 6  scan 279
Experimental record sheet for large diameter tungsten points, tracking mileage and condition.5th Nov 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 280
Battery ignition system design featuring scrubbing contacts, a flexible spring, and a damping mechanism.4th Jun 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 281
Requesting two special battery ignition contact breaker levers be sent to suppliers for fitting with new points.8th Jun 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 282
Improvements to the battery ignition contact maker, including design alterations and wiring suggestions.10th Jun 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 283
The slow progress in improving the life of tungsten contact points for battery ignition systems.18th Aug 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 284
The supply and modification of battery ignition contact points with platinum and tungsten.20th Jun 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 285
Experimental testing of battery ignition tungsten points.21th Jun 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 286
Specifications for doming of platinum and tungsten battery ignition contact screw points.21th Jun 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 287
10,000-mile bench tests for battery ignition contact points, detailing tests on condenser values and periodic current reversal.5th Jul 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 288
Experiments and tests conducted on ignition system components.7th May 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 289
Experiments with doming on platinum and tungsten screw points to improve initial contact bedding.5th Jul 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 290
The bedding of electrical contact points, discussing doming and the use of platinum.5th Jul 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 291
Page discussing a component alteration involving platinum and sending samples for inspection.5th Jul 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 292
Experimental record sheet tracking the performance of large diameter tungsten points.22th Jan 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 293
Requesting a comparative report on battery ignition systems from competitors like Delco and Bosch.11th Jul 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 294
Letter from Joseph Lucas Research Laboratories discussing contact breaker 'make' and 'break' periods and primary inductance.11th Jul 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 295
The order of precedence for experimental tests on battery ignition contact points.14th Jul 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 296
Component noise, delays, and progress on experimental testing for the Phantom model.5th Jul 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 297
Requesting the supply of tungsten contact points, levers and screws for battery ignition experiments.18th Jul 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 298
Parts request for 12 sets of tungsten contact breaker levers and screw points, listing the required drawing numbers and quantities.19th Jul 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 299
Urgent request to have the remaining tungsten point ground flat for ignition rig tests.9th Aug 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 300
Requesting the fitting of tungsten points to battery ignition contact breaker levers.11th Aug 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 301
Request to obtain Tungsten and Platinum screw points for experimental purposes.16th Aug 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 302
Order of operation for the production of completed battery ignition levers.17th Aug 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 303
Further work on battery ignition contact breaker levers.17th Aug 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 304
Experiments with battery ignition contact points, focusing on scrubbing action and various methods of bedding for tungsten points.26th Aug 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 305
Experiments on distributor and contact breaker points, comparing different materials and systems.26th Aug 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 306
Results of endurance tests on various ignition system components.26th Aug 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 307
Ignition contact breaker point tests, comparing Delco-Remy and standard components.26th Aug 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 308
Experiments comparing Delco-Remy and U.S.A. Bosch ignition systems.26th Aug 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 309
Use of tungsten over platinum for battery ignition points and comparing American Bosch and Delco systems.29th Aug 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 310
And comparing the performance of ignition contact points from different manufacturers and materials.31th Aug 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 311
Standardisation of tungsten points over platinum and postponing the decision pending further testing.31th Aug 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 312
Standardising tungsten ignition contact points and ceasing orders for platinum points.9th Sep 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 313
Standardisation of tungsten contact points for battery ignition to replace platinum points.6th Sep 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 314
Form for authorising the standardisation of chassis parts, specifically turnout contact forms for battery ignition.9th Sep 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 315
Road test report on the performance and wear of tungsten contact points.6th Sep 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 316
Clarifying the standardisation of tungsten ignition points for the 20 HP and 40/50 HP chassis.7th Sep 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 317
Test results of tungsten ignition contact points and a related standardization sheet.9th Sep 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 318
Test report comparing the performance of different tungsten contact points, including standard, U.S.A. Bosch, and Delco-Remy models.2nd Sep 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 319
The performance of tungsten ignition contact points after a 3300-mile test and a request for a design modification.2nd Sep 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 320
Results of experiments on ignition systems, specifically the scrubbing action of contacts.12th Sep 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 321
Letter concerning the failure of American Bosch ignitions and the development of a new battery ignition system.12th Sep 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 322
Page two of a letter signed by Maurice Olley regarding the use of a ballast.12th Sep 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 323
Alternative designs for scrubbing points and a rocker spring related to the battery ignition system.13th Sep 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 324
Experiments on battery ignition contact points and requesting a drawing of a thinner scrubbing arm.15th Sep 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 325
Requesting parts to maintain progress on tungsten point experiments.16th Sep 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 326
New drawings for battery ignition components, specifically scrubbing contacts and a contact arm spring.17th Sep 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 327
Request to prepare a set of parts for a new ignition distributor scheme with a flexible contact point.22th Sep 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 328
List of part changes and modifications, including new parts for a distributor and condenser assembly.22th Sep 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 329


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