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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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Testing tungsten ignition contact points, comparing results from different mechanical and electrical conditions.27th Sep 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 330
Experiments with ignition system components like tungsten points and scrubbers, comparing Delco-Remy and Bosch systems.27th Sep 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 331
Requesting modification of 12 battery ignition levers with tungsten points.4th Oct 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 332
Requesting that battery ignition contact point levers and screws be re-ground flat.4th Oct 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 333
Comparative performance of different battery ignition systems, focusing on the mechanics and longevity of their contact points.6th Oct 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 334
Development and testing of ignition system components, comparing them to Delco-Remy and Bosch systems.10th Oct 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 335
The use of an ignition coil with and without a ballast resistance.6th Oct 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 336
Testing tungsten ignition contact points, focusing on a three-flat cam modification and a new scrubber design.18th Oct 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 337
Ignition system experiments and a review of battery ignition distributors from the Olympia Show.18th Oct 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 338
Further tests on ignition components, specifically the Delco-Remy system.18th Oct 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 339
Expressing frustration over significant delays in the standardisation of battery ignition tungsten points.20th Oct 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 340
Confirming the standardisation and production instruction for tungsten points for battery ignition.21th Oct 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 341
Electrical experimental record sheet for testing tungsten contact points.19th Apr 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 342
Request to allot six pairs of Tungsten Contact Points from a production order for experimental use.21th Oct 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 343
Request to grind three domed battery ignition tungsten screw points flat for experimental purposes.21th Oct 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 344
Confirming the receipt of 100 pairs of Tungsten Contact Points and how to acquire six for experimental purposes.25th Oct 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 345
Questioning the necessity of the Cashier stocking tungsten contact points due to booking complications.26th Oct 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 346
Handover of six tungsten-pointed rivets for ignition experiments.26th Oct 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 347
Experimental record sheet for Tungsten contact points.19th Apr 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 348
10,000-mile bench test and subsequent experimental car run of tungsten ignition contact points.5th Nov 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 349
Requesting modifications and assembly of tungsten ignition contact points and heads for experimental testing.11th Nov 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 350
Results of 10,000-mile bench tests on tungsten ignition contact points.17th Nov 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 351
Note on the effect of distributor and rotor types on contact point performance and internal corrosion.17th Nov 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 352
Arrangement to produce tungsten contact points and the urgent requirement of a lever for further testing.7th Nov 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 353
Standardization of battery ignition components and a remaining issue with the distributor.8th Nov 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 354
From EFC to RHC requesting a spring anchor pin be fitted to two tungsten pointed ignition levers.9th Nov 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 355
Requesting a supply of tungsten pointed contact breaker levers and screws for experiments.10th Nov 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 356
Provision and fitting of three sets of battery ignition contact breakers to specific chassis.10th Nov 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 357
Gauge of contact point arms for a contact breaker test.10th Nov 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 358
The standardisation of battery ignition for 'M' and F.2 series chassis, and querying terminal support details.11th Nov 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 359
Requesting the supply of Tungsten contact rivets and screws for an experimental order.11th Nov 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 360
Requesting the fitting of 12 tungsten rivets to 12 standard contact breaker levers.14th Nov 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 361
Standardisation and testing of battery ignition terminal supports.14th Nov 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 362
Requesting two new contact breaker units with scrubbing contacts be fitted to two cars for a 10,000-mile test.19th Nov 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 363
Improvements to the 'make and break' battery ignition system for F.2 and 'M' chassis.21th Nov 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 364
Request to arrange for two more models of scrubbing contacts with different flexibility.22th Nov 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 365
Test results for different designs of tungsten ignition contact points.24th Nov 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 366
Systematic testing plan for an apparatus by altering four specific components.24th Nov 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 367
Continued memo discussing test results for case 2+3 and outlining current test parameters.24th Nov 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 368
Trial of different thickness 'anvils' for tungsten ignition contact points as requested by Mr. Royce.24th Nov 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 369
Test results for different tungsten ignition contact points.24th Nov 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 370
Experimental testing strategy for an apparatus, comparing different combinations of four modifications.24th Nov 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 371
Page three of a document discussing the results of a test case involving a standard lever.24th Nov 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 372
Requesting a battery ignition contact breaker test unit be fitted to chassis 11-G3.24th Nov 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 373
Improvements for battery ignition systems and plugs, comparing English porcelain plugs to Champion plugs for aero engines.28th Nov 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 374
10,000-mile bench test of new tungsten ignition contact points.29th Nov 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 375
Test results for different ignition contact point configurations, specifically anvil thickness and distributor setup.12th Dec 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 376
The ongoing tests of different scrubbing arm types and their combinations.12th Dec 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 377
Results of a contact breaker unit test with a .080' anvil and requesting a re-test with a .064' anvil and a new quicker break cam.12th Dec 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 378
Instruction to limit production of the existing make & break mechanism for the 20 HP & 40/50 HP chassis due to a new design.8th Dec 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 379
Modifications to the Make and Break Mechanism for the 20HP and 40/50HP models.9th Dec 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 380
Experimental improvements to battery ignition systems, coil construction, and materials.9th Dec 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 381
Requesting the return of tungsten contact points from an old distributor on car 14-EX for an experiment.12th Dec 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 382
Test results of a contact breaker unit with different thickness anvils and requesting a new test.12th Dec 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 383
Test results for ignition contact points, focusing on scrubbing action and anvil thickness.12th Dec 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 384
The ongoing tests of different scrubbing arm combinations.21th Dec 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 385
Requesting further modification to three contact breaker levers already fitted with tungsten points.21th Dec 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 386
Standardisation of a battery ignition contact breaker with a new spring design for reduced stress.14th Nov 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 387
Form for the standardisation of chassis parts.14th Nov 1923Box 35 \ 6  scan 388
Test results for three different ignition contact points, highlighting issues with riveting tungsten points.23th Dec 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 389
Test report on a 10% gold and 90% silver alloy used for cutout contact points.23th Dec 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 390
Experiments with tungsten ignition contact points, testing various feature combinations.14th Jan 1928Box 35 \ 6  scan 391
Test conclusions on ignition distributor components, including break cams and scrubbing action.14th Jan 1928Box 35 \ 6  scan 392
The results of tests on ignition system components, including tungsten points, condensers, and various coils, with plans for further experimental work.22th Nov 1927Box 35 \ 6  scan 393
List of four indicated items related to a mechanism.14th Jan 1928Box 35 \ 6  scan 394
Declining the replacement of platinum iridium points with tungsten points due to necessary modifications and testing.14th Jan 1928Box 35 \ 6  scan 395
Results of a 10,000-mile bench test on tungsten contact points.7th Feb 1928Box 35 \ 6  scan 396
Suppliers of Tungsten Contact Points and seeking an opinion on their quality compared to a new supplier.25th Feb 1928Box 35 \ 6  scan 397
Purity and testing of tungsten contact points for a secondary supplier.27th Feb 1928Box 35 \ 6  scan 398
Recommended and tested spring loads for a contact breaker.5th Mar 1928Box 35 \ 6  scan 399
Letter from The L.P.S. Electrical Co. Ltd. regarding an order for three pairs of contacts and suggesting a standard alternative.6th Mar 1928Box 35 \ 6  scan 400
Tungsten contact points and samples from suppliers.15th Mar 1928Box 35 \ 6  scan 401
Letter regarding the dispatch of Tungsten contact points, including screws, levers, and riveting instructions.16th Mar 1928Box 35 \ 6  scan 402
The electrical ignition fittings for a 15-EX Phantom Chassis with a sports body after 9000 miles.7th Mar 1928Box 35 \ 6  scan 403
The experimental testing of battery ignition contact breaker levers and the correct method for fitting tungsten points.21th Mar 1928Box 35 \ 6  scan 404
Experimental fitting of tungsten tipped ignition points sent from an external company.21th Mar 1928Box 35 \ 6  scan 405
On the failure of make & break levers due to loose tungsten points and the subsequent plan for testing new parts.3rd Apr 1928Box 35 \ 6  scan 406
Urgent memorandum regarding production difficulties with riveting tungsten points.11th Apr 1928Box 35 \ 6  scan 407
Procurement of tungsten points and associated components for testing rigs.11th Apr 1928Box 35 \ 6  scan 408
Make & Break Levers for the 'Phantom' and 20-HP chassis models.12th Apr 1928Box 35 \ 6  scan 409
Letter from a supplier discussing issues with loose rivets in contact fingers and proposing a new fixing method.5th Apr 1928Box 35 \ 6  scan 410
Electrical experimental record sheet for testing tungsten points, tracking mileage and maintenance.19th Apr 1926Box 35 \ 6  scan 411
Typed memo arranging for the handover of levers for testing.11th Apr 1928Box 35 \ 6  scan 412
Instructions to E.F.C regarding the testing of 10 contact levers fitted with rubbing blocks.12th Apr 1928Box 35 \ 6  scan 413
Proposing the removal of a file from the tool kit due to the introduction of tungsten make and break contact points.13th Apr 1928Box 35 \ 6  scan 414
Supplier issues with make and break levers for the 20 HP & Phantom models.14th Apr 1928Box 35 \ 6  scan 415
The 'Make and Break' levers for the 20 HP and Phantom models.16th Apr 1928Box 35 \ 6  scan 416
Recommendation for the maintenance of make and break contact points.16th Apr 1928Box 35 \ 6  scan 417
Design modification to the ignition distributor spring to increase contact point pressure.19th Apr 1928Box 35 \ 6  scan 418
Specific L.P.S. tungsten points.23th Apr 1928Box 35 \ 6  scan 419
The handover of a battery ignition distributor and a quicker break cam for chassis 9-EX.2nd May 1928Box 35 \ 6  scan 420
Failure of tungsten contact points in battery ignition systems, exploring causes and detailing ongoing experiments with new designs and suppliers.4th May 1928Box 35 \ 6  scan 421
Extract from a letter concerning tungsten points and misfiring issues.15th May 1928Box 35 \ 6  scan 422
Testing and failure of battery ignition contact breaker levers with tungsten points.15th May 1928Box 35 \ 6  scan 423
Instruction sheet detailing an investigation into failures of tungsten contact points for battery ignition systems.15th May 1928Box 35 \ 6  scan 424
100-hour bench test of distributor levers, noting a rivet failure and proposing soldering as an improvement.17th May 1928Box 35 \ 6  scan 425
Requesting the fitting of spring anchor pins to battery ignition contact breaker levers.17th May 1928Box 35 \ 6  scan 426
Testing and potential order for new ignition contact points.21th May 1928Box 35 \ 6  scan 427
Levers received from Mr. Brock and the decision not to send them for inspection.21th Jun 1928Box 35 \ 6  scan 428
Test report on specially riveted tungsten contact rivets for battery ignition levers.21th Jun 1928Box 35 \ 6  scan 429


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