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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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Note describing the wire connecting the make and break to the coil and its terminals.27th Sep 1923Box 47 \ 4  Scan009
Recurring ignition coil failure on chassis 45-G-3, requesting an electrical inspection.1st Feb 1926Box 47 \ 4  Scan010
Service and ownership history log for chassis number 45-C-3.1st Feb 1926Box 47 \ 4  Scan011
Inspection report on the electrical system of chassis 45-G3, detailing issues with ignition coils and a weak battery.4th Feb 1926Box 47 \ 4  Scan012
Instructions on correcting a battery by replacing the electrolyte and performing a long slow charge.4th Feb 1926Box 47 \ 4  Scan013
Reference note directing to another document regarding customer complaints.14th Jun 1926Box 47 \ 4  Scan014
Letter from a 20 HP car owner seeking advice on a dynamo charging issue that occurs when the engine is warm.14th Jun 1926Box 47 \ 4  Scan015
Potential cutout armature jamming due to temperature rise and providing diagnostic steps.18th Jun 1926Box 47 \ 4  Scan016
Troubleshooting guide for a dynamo, discussing potential faults with voltage, cutouts, and brushes.18th Jun 1926Box 47 \ 4  Scan017
Conclusion regarding the diagnosis of a fault based on a provided description.18th Jun 1926Box 47 \ 4  Scan018
Title page for the ammeter section.16th Dec 1925Box 47 \ 4  Scan019
Complaint about an American ammeter being fitted to a 20 HP car and the need to source a British-made alternative.16th Dec 1925Box 47 \ 4  Scan020
Customer complaint about the 'U.S.A.' marking on an ammeter, requesting a British-made part for a new order.11th Feb 1926Box 47 \ 4  Scan021
Report from Lillie Hall to Works regarding a faulty ammeter, No. 282467.11th Feb 1926Box 47 \ 4  Scan022
Test report on a Weston Ammeter No. 282467 from chassis GPK.14.16th Feb 1926Box 47 \ 4  Scan023
Title page for the 'Battery' section.9th May 1924Box 47 \ 4  Scan024
Ongoing correspondence with an owner and Chloride Electrical Co. regarding Exide batteries for 20-HP chassis.9th May 1924Box 47 \ 4  Scan025
Return and testing of an Exide battery from a 20 HP car, comparing its performance to a P & R battery.9th May 1924Box 47 \ 4  Scan026
Receipt of an Exide battery and instructions for action.18th Jun 1924Box 47 \ 4  Scan027
Investigation into defects in an Exide battery, specifically electrolyte overflow, stopper tightness, and separator design.3rd Jul 1924Box 47 \ 4  Scan028
Battery stopper defects causing acid leaks and a recommendation for improvement to be sent to the Exide Co.1st Jul 1924Box 47 \ 4  Scan029
Investigation into an Exide battery's acid overflow during gassing and a proposed modification.2nd Jul 1924Box 47 \ 4  Scan030
Use of an Exide battery from chassis GA.72 and 56 S.3 on test cars rather than an experimental car.9th Jul 1924Box 47 \ 4  Scan031
The experimental results and future testing of an Exide battery from a customer's car.10th Jul 1924Box 47 \ 4  Scan032
How to handle a customer's complaint about a battery on chassis G.F.74.17th Feb 1925Box 47 \ 4  Scan033
Customer complaint and correspondence regarding a faulty Exide battery on a 20-HP car, chassis GF-74.13th Feb 1925Box 47 \ 4  Scan034
Note on standard batteries for the 20-HP model losing electrolyte due to a high charging rate.13th Feb 1925Box 47 \ 4  Scan035
Correspondence regarding a customer battery complaint for a 20-HP chassis.22th May 1924Box 47 \ 4  Scan036
Agreeing to return a C.A.V. battery from chassis 68-H7 for examination, noting previous issues with this make.23th May 1924Box 47 \ 4  Scan037
Request for testing and disposal instructions for a faulty C.A.V. battery returned from a 20-HP Chassis.12th Dec 1924Box 47 \ 4  Scan038
The poor condition and testing of a C.A.V. battery type 12XR2 from chassis 57-S4.9th Jan 1925Box 47 \ 4  Scan039
Investigation into the failure of a C.A.V. 12XR2 battery from chassis 57.S.4.10th Jan 1925Box 47 \ 4  Scan040
Battery discharge test chart for a C.A.V. Willard 12XR2 battery from chassis 57.S.H.9th Jan 1925Box 47 \ 4  Scan041
Battery test chart for a B.A.V. Willard 12XR3 battery from chassis 57.S4.6th Jan 1925Box 47 \ 4  Scan042
Battery explosion in a 20HP chassis during an engine gear test.9th Nov 1925Box 47 \ 4  Scan043
Battery explosion in a 20 HP Chassis.12th Nov 1925Box 47 \ 4  Scan044
Internal memorandum discussing battery and dynamo issues on 40/50 HP & 20 HP chassis models.25th Nov 1925Box 47 \ 4  Scan045
Difficulty owners have in keeping batteries charged for 40/50 HP and 20 HP chassis models.30th Nov 1925Box 47 \ 4  Scan046
Request for useful information regarding driver training to be shared with the author and Mr. Bowring.30th Nov 1925Box 47 \ 4  Scan047
Issues with batteries and dynamos on 40/50 HP & 20 HP chassis.1st Dec 1925Box 47 \ 4  Scan048
Cases of undercharging batteries and melting dynamos in 20 HP cars.1st Dec 1925Box 47 \ 4  Scan049
Common issues with batteries and dynamos, including charging problems, overcharging, and component failures.30th Nov 1925Box 47 \ 4  Scan050
Owner experiences and issues with batteries and dynamos on 40/50 HP & 20 HP chassis.4th Dec 1925Box 47 \ 4  Scan051
Title page for a document concerning battery ignition.5th Oct 1922Box 47 \ 4  Scan052
Battery ignition failure in Goshawk II cars.5th Oct 1922Box 47 \ 4  Scan053
Title page for a document about Ballast Resistance.24th Jun 1924Box 47 \ 4  Scan054
Cause and cost allocation for ballast resistance failures.24th Jun 1924Box 47 \ 4  Scan055
Cover page for a section on the coil.14th Jul 1923Box 47 \ 4  Scan056
Requesting an investigation into failures of 20-HP ignition coils.14th Jul 1923Box 47 \ 4  Scan057
Preliminary test results on 20 HP ignition coil failures.16th Jul 1923Box 47 \ 4  Scan058
The investigation and testing of several 20-HP ignition coils.17th Aug 1923Box 47 \ 4  Scan059
Faulty ignition coil (No. 2495) from a 40/50-HP chassis (No. 20-KG), sent for examination and report.24th Aug 1923Box 47 \ 4  Scan060
Follow-up memo regarding the investigation of failed ignition coils.7th Sep 1923Box 47 \ 4  Scan061
Reuse of repaired ignition coils after failure, seeking clarification on production policy.15th Sep 1923Box 47 \ 4  Scan062
The failure of 40/50 coils on a Goshawk engine, confirming re-wound coils are tested and approved for use.17th Sep 1923Box 47 \ 4  Scan063
Follow-up memorandum requesting a report on two failed ignition coils returned for investigation.7th Sep 1923Box 47 \ 4  Scan064
The re-use of repaired ignition coils after failure.15th Sep 1923Box 47 \ 4  Scan065
Investigation report on a faulty coil (ref X.4273), identifying a short circuit in the secondary winding.2nd Nov 1923Box 47 \ 4  Scan066
Investigation into a faulty coil from 62-H-6, noting slight charring, and the receipt of a second similar faulty coil (49-LK) for further analysis.8th Nov 1923Box 47 \ 4  Scan067
Investigation into a faulty coil from car 62-H-6 Harrison, detailing the initial findings and the plan for further analysis on a second failed coil.8th Nov 1923Box 47 \ 4  Scan068
The testing of a faulty Harrison ignition coil and the proposal to charge for its replacement.19th Nov 1923Box 47 \ 4  Scan069
Ignition coil failure on a 20 HP Chassis 5-G-2.5th Sep 1924Box 47 \ 4  Scan070
Faulty 3TG3 ignition coil from chassis 5-GII, identifying a break in the secondary winding.15th Sep 1924Box 47 \ 4  Scan071
Failure of an ignition coil housed in a Bakelite case.16th Sep 1924Box 47 \ 4  Scan072
Instruction sheet detailing the investigation of a faulty coil from chassis 5GII, identifying a bad connection between its primary and secondary windings.23th Sep 1924Box 47 \ 4  Scan073
The investigation into the failure of an ignition coil by examining its windings.25th Sep 1924Box 47 \ 4  Scan074
Title page for a document about a condenser.2nd Feb 1924Box 47 \ 4  Scan075
Investigation into a faulty 20HP condenser with burnt-out platinums from a recently delivered car.2nd Feb 1924Box 47 \ 4  Scan076
Investigation report on a condenser from chassis GA. 70.22th Feb 1924Box 47 \ 4  Scan077
Test report for condenser number 378 from chassis GA.70.22th Feb 1924Box 47 \ 4  Scan078
Returning a condenser from chassis GA-70.27th Feb 1924Box 47 \ 4  Scan079
Returned condenser from a 20 HP chassis, requesting a test report.28th Apr 1924Box 47 \ 4  Scan080
Confirming the successful test results of a 20 HP chassis condenser from G.F.6.1st May 1924Box 47 \ 4  Scan081
Test report on Condenser No. 931 from Chassis No. GF.6.30th Apr 1924Box 47 \ 4  Scan082
Ongoing ignition failures on 20-HP models due to the burning of make and break points.11th Nov 1924Box 47 \ 4  Scan083
Title page for the 'Distributor & Contact Breaker' section.19th Jan 1924Box 47 \ 4  Scan084
Report regarding a 20-HP Make & Break Ignition Cam failure on a production test car and a customer's car.19th Jan 1924Box 47 \ 4  Scan085
The failure of 20 HP make and break ignition cams due to incorrect hardening.1st Jan 1924Box 47 \ 4  Scan086
Ignition failures on 20-HP cars due to moisture and condensation inside the distributor.22th Feb 1924Box 47 \ 4  Scan087
Letter regarding a recurring issue with burnt platinum points on a 20 HP chassis, GFK-30.18th Sep 1925Box 47 \ 4  Scan088
Pitted contacts on the make and break mechanism for a 20 HP chassis.21th Sep 1925Box 47 \ 4  Scan089
Concluding page of a report stating there are no faults found in the design, referring it as a matter for Works Policy.21th Sep 1925Box 47 \ 4  Scan090
Causes and potential solutions for the pitting of platinum points on a 20 HP chassis.22th Sep 1925Box 47 \ 4  Scan091
Title page for a section on magnetos.7th Nov 1924Box 47 \ 4  Scan092
Failure and subsequent replacement of an R.O.1 Magneto, No.75333, for the Clyde Automobile Co. of Glasgow.7th Nov 1924Box 47 \ 4  Scan093
The inadequacy of the standard Works test for magnetos, citing examples of units failing after passing.11th Dec 1924Box 47 \ 4  Scan094
Customer's returned faulty R.O.1 magneto from a 20-HP Chassis GAK.77.11th Dec 1924Box 47 \ 4  Scan095
Test results for a Watford R.O.1 magneto from chassis GAK 77, including low speed sparking and an endurance test.9th Jan 1925Box 47 \ 4  Scan096
Test report on a magneto, concluding the unit is OK and suspecting faulty timing as the cause of a customer-reported failure.29th Jun 1920Box 47 \ 4  Scan097
Investigation into a magneto's performance concludes the issue is likely faulty timing.9th Jan 1925Box 47 \ 4  Scan098
Test report on a Watford RO1 Magneto No. 68302 from chassis GAK.77.9th Jan 1925Box 47 \ 4  Scan099
Faulty magneto from a 20-HP chassis and arrangements for further testing.28th Jan 1925Box 47 \ 4  Scan100
Request to test two returned magnetos for bad slow running and determine responsibility for repair costs.12th Feb 1925Box 47 \ 4  Scan101
Follow-up memo regarding a free-of-cost repair for a magneto on chassis GAK-77.11th Feb 1925Box 47 \ 4  Scan102
Investigation of a Magneto for Chassis No. GAK-77.13th Feb 1925Box 47 \ 4  Scan103
Instructions for a further bench test on a Magneto (NO 68302) due to unsatisfactory performance in a hot condition.2nd Mar 1925Box 47 \ 4  Scan104
Instructions detailing a low-speed sparking test on a magneto and the probable cause of failure.29th Jun 1920Box 47 \ 4  Scan105
On the performance and updated testing speeds for a Watford R.O.1 magneto following a customer complaint.3rd Mar 1925Box 47 \ 4  Scan106
Urgent internal memo chasing outstanding reports on two magnetos for chassis GAK-77 and 60-H-5.5th Mar 1924Box 47 \ 4  Scan107
Magneto tests for chassis 60-H-5, suggesting a potential timing issue.6th Mar 1925Box 47 \ 4  Scan108


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