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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 destroyed condition of a P & R battery from chassis 28-LK, attributing the damage to vibration from faulty fixing.4th Sep 1924Box 46 \ 3  Scan148
The dismantling and inspection of a P & R battery from vehicle 28LK.3rd Sep 1924Box 46 \ 3  Scan149
Proposing to scrap parts of a disassembled P & R BDT.11 battery from chassis 28-LK.23th Sep 1924Box 46 \ 3  Scan150
Customer's cracked battery sealing on chassis 66-NK, including repair advice from the battery manufacturer.16th Nov 1925Box 46 \ 3  Scan151
Safety instructions for sealing the battery for chassis 66-NK, highlighting the risk of explosion.17th Nov 1925Box 46 \ 3  Scan152
Failure and subsequent examination of a battery from a 40/50 HP chassis.14th Jan 1926Box 46 \ 3  Scan153
Letter concerning the replacement and dismantling of a battery for Chassis 102-MC from the Paris Trials.21th Dec 1925Box 46 \ 3  Scan154
Customer complaint regarding a faulty Peto & Radford battery and the subsequent investigation.1st Jan 1926Box 46 \ 3  Scan155
Inspection report on a battery received from chassis 102-M.C.19th Jan 1926Box 46 \ 3  Scan156
Battery failure on a Silver Ghost chassis, 40-LK-W, and the proposed response to the customer.20th Jan 1926Box 46 \ 3  Scan157
The expected lifespan of batteries under different care conditions.20th Jan 1926Box 46 \ 3  Scan158
Examination report on a 40/50 HP battery from chassis 102-MC, concluding it was over-discharged.20th Jan 1926Box 46 \ 3  Scan159
Continued report on battery failure analysis, discussing electrolyte stratification and potential causes.20th Jan 1926Box 46 \ 3  Scan160
Returned Peto & Radford battery for chassis 40-LK, which was found to be over-charged and thus not covered by guarantee.21th Jan 1926Box 46 \ 3  Scan161
Quote from Peto & Radford for a battery repair for chassis 40-LK, belonging to W. Wilson Esq.22th Jan 1926Box 46 \ 3  Scan162
Customer complaint and credit negotiation for a faulty Peto & Radford battery on chassis 77-LK.2nd Feb 1926Box 46 \ 3  Scan163
Battery replacement dispute for chassis 77-LK belonging to George Lee Esq.15th Feb 1926Box 46 \ 3  Scan164
Title page for a document or section on Ignition.22th Oct 1923Box 46 \ 3  Scan165
Customer complaints of battery ignition failure on a 40/50 model when the engine is warm.22th Oct 1923Box 46 \ 3  Scan166
Battery ignition issue on Chassis 111 AE for a Mr. Minchin.25th Oct 1923Box 46 \ 3  Scan167
Cover page for a document concerning ballast resistance.9th Dec 1920Box 46 \ 3  Scan168
The failure of the ballast resistance in the chassis battery ignition system, its cause, and a proposed modification.9th Dec 1920Box 46 \ 3  Scan169
Technical memo responding to a query about potential damage from leaving an ignition switch on for 36 hours.11th Jul 1923Box 46 \ 3  Scan170
Note regarding electrolyte density and charging procedures, concluding that no new material is required.11th Jul 1923Box 46 \ 3  Scan171
Cover page with the heading CCIL.1st Mar 1920Box 46 \ 3  Scan172
Failed coil from chassis 3-PP, requesting a failure analysis and repair.1st Mar 1920Box 46 \ 3  Scan173
The failure of a coil on chassis 3-PP, discussing potential causes related to earthing and insulation.2nd Mar 1920Box 46 \ 3  Scan174
The inspection of coils after a failure and the consequences of leaving a switch on.6th Aug 1919Box 46 \ 3  Scan175
Failure of an ignition coil on chassis 3-PP, attributing the cause to driver carelessness.3rd Mar 1920Box 46 \ 3  Scan176
Failure of ignition coils on test and proposing more stringent testing standards.11th Mar 1920Box 46 \ 3  Scan177
Re-testing of faulty ignition coils and proposing more stringent testing standards.12th Mar 1920Box 46 \ 3  Scan178
Cause of ignition coil failure and whether it is due to driver error.12th Mar 1920Box 46 \ 3  Scan179
Recommendation to line the ballast coil with asbestos to prevent failures from short-circuiting.8th Aug 1919Box 46 \ 3  Scan180
Failure of an ignition coil and suggesting the use of an insulating varnish instead of asbestos.13th Mar 1920Box 46 \ 3  Scan181
Internal correspondence regarding the failure of an ignition coil, customer liability, and potential design flaws.16th Mar 1920Box 46 \ 3  Scan182
Page discussing fixing the ballast resistance separately from the coil.16th Mar 1920Box 46 \ 3  Scan183
Investigation into the failure of an ignition coil on chassis 3-PP.16th Mar 1920Box 46 \ 3  Scan184
Failure of an ignition coil and proposed design alterations.16th Mar 1920Box 46 \ 3  Scan185
Failure of an ignition coil due to a loosening fixing stud for the ballast resistance.18th Mar 1920Box 46 \ 3  Scan186
The faults found on an ignition coil from chassis 59-CE.13th Jan 1922Box 46 \ 3  Scan187
Instruction sheet detailing the testing and fault diagnosis of a 40/5 Coil.11th Sep 1923Box 46 \ 3  Scan188
Fault diagnosis report detailing an intermittent break and partial shortcircuit in a secondary winding.11th Sep 1923Box 46 \ 3  Scan189
Investigation into faulty 40/50 coil No.582, which appears to have an intermittent break and partial short circuit.11th Sep 1923Box 46 \ 3  Scan190
Investigation of faulty ignition coil No. 3082 from chassis ?LK, identifying a recurring short circuit issue.13th Nov 1923Box 46 \ 3  Scan191
Investigation report on a faulty coil, detailing tests and findings.12th Nov 1923Box 46 \ 3  Scan192
The testing and fault-finding process for a coil.6th Nov 1918Box 46 \ 3  Scan193
The investigation of a failed winding, detailing current readings and corrosion found upon examination.6th Nov 1918Box 46 \ 3  Scan194
Examination of a faulty ignition coil from car 45-ZG.10th Dec 1923Box 46 \ 3  Scan195
Instruction sheet detailing the test results for a faulty coil from chassis 45ZG.18th Dec 1923Box 46 \ 3  Scan196
Examination of a faulty coil, identifying a break in the secondary winding.18th Dec 1923Box 46 \ 3  Scan197
Correspondence regarding a faulty ignition coil No. 3922 from a 20-HP Chassis GF-67.21th Mar 1924Box 46 \ 3  Scan198
Ignition failure on chassis 58.S.7. and the subsequent investigation and repair.27th Mar 1924Box 46 \ 3  Scan199
Broken secondary circuit and the dispatch of two failed parts for examination.27th Mar 1924Box 46 \ 3  Scan200
Failure of a coil and ballast resistance from Chassis 58-S-7.28th Mar 1924Box 46 \ 3  Scan201
Requesting a test on a faulty coil (No. 3922) from Chassis GF.57 to determine the cause of failure.1st Apr 1924Box 46 \ 3  Scan202
Requesting further testing on an ignition coil that was replaced to cure a fault, despite being reported as okay.1st Apr 1924Box 46 \ 3  Scan203
The testing and return of ignition coil No. 3414 for chassis 44-G-7.31th Mar 1924Box 46 \ 3  Scan204
Instructions detailing the test results for a coil from chassis 44G7.3rd Apr 1924Box 46 \ 3  Scan205
Instructions to test an ignition coil on an experimental car to try and reproduce a failure.29th Jun 1920Box 46 \ 3  Scan206
Investigation report on a faulty ignition coil from chassis 58-S7, identifying an incipient secondary insulation breakdown as the cause.2nd Apr 1924Box 46 \ 3  Scan207
Investigation into a faulty coil from chassis 58-S7, identifying an intermittent short-circuit in the secondary winding.31th Mar 1924Box 46 \ 3  Scan208
Faulty coil from 20 HP chassis GF.67, detailing a break in the secondary winding.3rd Apr 1924Box 46 \ 3  Scan209
Instruction sheet detailing the testing and diagnosis of a faulty coil from chassis No BF57.3rd Apr 1924Box 46 \ 3  Scan210
Tests conducted on ignition coil No. 3414 from chassis 44-G7, detailing its failure.4th Apr 1924Box 46 \ 3  Scan211
Correcting a previous misdiagnosis of ignition coil faults on chassis 58-S7 and 44-G7.15th Apr 1924Box 46 \ 3  Scan212
Modifying the battery recommendation for the Patiala job and confirming dynamo tests and pulley specifications.31th Aug 1923Box 46 \ 3  Scan213
Wiring colour codes for a tested large Lucas dynamo intended for a Patiala chassis.3rd Sep 1923Box 46 \ 3  Scan214
Failed Lucas Dynamo from a 10,000-mile trial car, car 12EM, due to a faulty ball bearing.14th Nov 1923Box 46 \ 3  Scan215
Inspection report for a Lucas Dynamo R.205.6th May 1924Box 46 \ 3  Scan216
Inspection report on the condition of springs, commutator, and brushes.29th Jun 1920Box 46 \ 3  Scan217
Machine inspection, detailing loose terminal nuts and a broken bifurcated bolt on the cover.7th Oct 1926Box 46 \ 3  Scan218
Inspection Report No. 81 for Chassis No. 80-EU.7th Oct 1926Box 46 \ 3  Scan219
Performance and maintenance of chassis number 80-EU for C. Marx, Esq.6th Oct 1925Box 46 \ 3  Scan220
Query for more particulars on a post-war 40/50 chassis, No.80.EU, to determine the dynamo type.7th Oct 1926Box 46 \ 3  Scan221
Cover page for a document about the distribution board and cutout.19th Aug 1920Box 46 \ 3  Scan222
Extract detailing electrical faults on three specific imported chassis, including issues with a main switch, a Lucas cutout, and a generator.19th Aug 1920Box 46 \ 3  Scan223
Extract detailing troubles experienced with the electrical equipment on imported chassis.19th Aug 1920Box 46 \ 3  Scan224
Ongoing failures with Lucas-supplied cut-outs and switchboxes, including coil failures and corrosion issues.17th Sep 1928Box 46 \ 3  Scan225
Title page for a document concerning a switchbox.18th Apr 1921Box 46 \ 3  Scan226
Failures and issues with Lucas electrical fittings on post-war chassis.18th Apr 1921Box 46 \ 3  Scan227
Recurring issues with fuse wire connections and continual blowing of fuses.19th Feb 1931Box 46 \ 3  Scan228
Title page for the starter motor operating gear document.23th May 1924Box 46 \ 3  Scan229
Correspondence regarding a faulty ignition coil from a 20 HP Chassis, requesting a report on the issue.23th May 1924Box 46 \ 3  Scan230
Failing coil from a 20 HP Chassis G.F. 23 owned by Mr. Billson.23th May 1924Box 46 \ 3  Scan231
Request to examine a faulty coil returned from a 40-50 HP Chassis.23th May 1924Box 46 \ 3  Scan232
Instruction sheet diagnosing a faulty coil with an abnormally high primary current.2nd Jun 1924Box 46 \ 3  Scan233
Instructing the replacement of ignition coils on cars 49-GB and 46-PK.3rd Jun 1924Box 46 \ 3  Scan234
The examination of a faulty ignition coil, confirming a short-circuited primary winding.3rd Jun 1924Box 46 \ 3  Scan235
The results of a test on a faulty ignition coil from chassis GF.23.3rd Jun 1924Box 46 \ 3  Scan236
Test report for Coil No. 3855 from Chassis GF.23, concluding an intermittent short-circuit.2nd Jun 1924Box 46 \ 3  Scan237
On test results for ignition coil No. 2981, recommending it be unwound to ascertain the fault.3rd Jun 1924Box 46 \ 3  Scan238
Test report on Coil No. 2981 from Chassis 30-LK MC.COWAN, which is suspected to have a partial short circuit.2nd Jun 1924Box 46 \ 3  Scan239
Defective coil from a 40/50 HP Chassis 42-EM sent for failure analysis.27th Oct 1924Box 46 \ 3  Scan240
Continuity fault found in the secondary winding of ignition coil No. 3913 for chassis 42-EM.25th Nov 1924Box 46 \ 3  Scan241
Investigation report on a faulty coil, number 3931, from chassis 42-EM.25th Nov 1924Box 46 \ 3  Scan242
Title page for a document concerning a condenser.14th Nov 1923Box 46 \ 3  Scan243
Testing a condenser and platinum ignition point from chassis 12YG-Warley Pickering.14th Nov 1923Box 46 \ 3  Scan244
Instruction sheet detailing the testing of a faulty mica condenser from a 40/50 chassis.14th Nov 1923Box 46 \ 3  Scan245
Complaint of quick burning platinum points in condenser No. 2482 for chassis 38-ZG.31th Mar 1924Box 46 \ 3  Scan246
Fault where platinum points burn away on chassis 38.ZG, requesting further testing on condenser No. 2842.1st Apr 1924Box 46 \ 3  Scan247


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