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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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Faulty H.T. collector from a Watford EO6 Magneto on an experimental car.20th Jul 1925Box 48 \ 2  Scan306
Request for magneto spare parts for experimental trials at the Chateauroux French base.21th Jul 1925Box 48 \ 2  Scan307
Complaint regarding a flopping noise in a Watford Magneto and a scheduled visit from North & Sons Ltd. to investigate.25th Aug 1925Box 48 \ 2  Scan308
Modifications to the New Phantom Magneto and reporting a peculiar ignition issue on a car.25th Aug 1925Box 48 \ 2  Scan309
Watford EC6 magnetos with modified sleeve location and larger air gap.26th Aug 1925Box 48 \ 2  Scan310
The investigation and rectification of noisy magnetos for the New Phantom chassis.31th Aug 1925Box 48 \ 2  Scan311
Magneto faults, specifically 'sleeve flopping', and proposed solutions following a meeting with the supplier, Messrs North & Sons.31th Aug 1925Box 48 \ 2  Scan312
Ongoing magneto faults from supplier Messrs Norths and recommendations for redesign for the New Phantom engine.31th Aug 1925Box 48 \ 2  Scan313
Modifications from a supplier to a sample magneto for a New Phantom chassis to address a noise issue.3rd Sep 1925Box 48 \ 2  Scan314
Improvements to the magnetos for the New Phantom chassis in comparison to the Silver Ghost.9th Mar 1925Box 48 \ 2  Scan315
Instructions regarding two faulty Watford E6bd magnetos needing reconditioning and modification.3rd Sep 1925Box 48 \ 2  Scan316
Letter from North & Sons Ltd. regarding modifications to a magneto to reduce noise.7th Sep 1925Box 48 \ 2  Scan317
Letter confirming the dispatch of a modified K.O.6 Magneto for a New Phantom Chassis.8th Sep 1925Box 48 \ 2  Scan318
Instruction note on the testing of a Watford E06 magneto, highlighting a high minimum sparking speed.9th Sep 1925Box 48 \ 2  Scan319
Supplier visit to North & Sons Ltd. regarding modifications and delivery of New Phantom chassis magnetos.15th Sep 1925Box 48 \ 2  Scan320
List of 60° range negative rotation magnetos present in the laboratory.16th Sep 1925Box 48 \ 2  Scan321
The poor performance of Watford EO6 magnetos and their return for reconditioning and modification.12th Oct 1925Box 48 \ 2  Scan322
Letter concerning the supply and modification of Watford EO.6 Magnetos with North & Sons Ltd.21th Oct 1925Box 48 \ 2  Scan323
Letter from a supplier regarding a misunderstanding over magneto modifications and quoting for remedial work.20th Oct 1925Box 48 \ 2  Scan324
Instruction to Messrs. Norths to proceed with making two Watford E06d magnetos.27th Oct 1925Box 48 \ 2  Scan325
The failure of a Watford magneto H.T. collector brush due to carbonization, with a recommendation to use stabalite.16th Nov 1925Box 48 \ 2  Scan326
Reply from North & Sons Ltd. regarding a faulty H.T. Pick-up on Watford Magnetos.25th Nov 1925Box 48 \ 2  Scan327
Damaged Watford magneto armature and suggestions for design improvement.26th Nov 1925Box 48 \ 2  Scan328
The materials and performance of B.T.H. and Watford magnetos, particularly concerning the H.T. collector.26th Nov 1925Box 48 \ 2  Scan329
Testing and return of a faulty Watford magneto for an EAC engine.26th Nov 1925Box 48 \ 2  Scan330
Quotation from North's for modifying two magnetos.7th Dec 1925Box 48 \ 2  Scan331
Letter from North and Sons Ltd. regarding the testing and quotation for the repair of magnetos.1st Dec 1925Box 48 \ 2  Scan332
Request to obtain half a dozen Watford magneto distributor brushes and springs for spares.8th Dec 1925Box 48 \ 2  Scan333
Change of plan for two Watford EC6 magnetos, which are now to be reconditioned instead of modified.9th Dec 1925Box 48 \ 2  Scan334
Production inspection and test log for a Watford Type E06 (d) Magneto.24th Nov 1925Box 48 \ 2  Scan335
Test report recording the design and performance details of a magneto.23th Nov 1925Box 48 \ 2  Scan336
Specifications for a sleeve magneto, detailing primary point gap and contact breaker timing angles.23th Nov 1925Box 48 \ 2  Scan337
Test results for endurance, short circuit, open circuit, and an open circuit primary volt-speed curve.23th Nov 1925Box 48 \ 2  Scan338
Test results for ampere-speed curve, utility tests, and sparking characteristics.23th Nov 1925Box 48 \ 2  Scan339
Test data sheet for sleeve magnetos, detailing secondary milliamps, primary point gap, and contact breaker timing.23th Nov 1925Box 48 \ 2  Scan340
Remarks on operational noise from components like gears, bearings, and magnetos, with suggestions for reduction.14th Dec 1925Box 48 \ 2  Scan341
Communication regarding a fault investigation on Watford Magneto No. 81100.14th Dec 1925Box 48 \ 2  Scan342
Watford Magnetos for EAC, discussing communications with North & Sons Ltd. regarding a returned armature.21th Dec 1925Box 48 \ 2  Scan343
Letter from North & Sons Ltd. discussing modifications and materials for a magneto, including slip rings, armature covers, and high-tension pick-ups.18th Dec 1925Box 48 \ 2  Scan344
Instructions for the re-assembly and testing of a Watford E6bd magneto with a new slip ring.21th Dec 1925Box 48 \ 2  Scan345
Disposition of several Watford magnetos no longer required by the Experimental Department.30th Dec 1925Box 48 \ 2  Scan346
Conversion of two Watford magnetos to the white base type.31th Dec 1925Box 48 \ 2  Scan347
Return of a Watford EO6d magneto contact breaker for repair.21th Jan 1926Box 48 \ 2  Scan348
Graph showing open circuit volt-speed and short circuit ampere-speed curves for B.T.H. and Watford magnetos.23th Nov 1925Box 48 \ 2  Scan349
Performance of Standard Watford magnetos, comparing flat cams with long cams.27th Jan 1926Box 48 \ 2  Scan350
Magneto sparking performance, comparing different models and the effect of long cams.27th Jan 1926Box 48 \ 2  Scan351
Magneto timing, comparing the make and break periods of different magneto types to optimise performance.27th Jan 1926Box 48 \ 2  Scan352
The use of long cams to reduce the noise of the contact breaker in magnetos.27th Jan 1926Box 48 \ 2  Scan353
Note discussing the wear and life of platinum points and the distribution of the document.27th Jan 1926Box 48 \ 2  Scan354
Request to obtain spare contact breaker screws with platinum points for a Watford EO6 magneto.30th Sep 1927Box 48 \ 2  Scan355
The testing of a Watford E.O.6 type Magneto No.99158, previously reported as faulty.5th Oct 1927Box 48 \ 2  Scan356
Transitioning to new Phantom magnetos from supplier Messrs. North & Sons.11th Nov 1927Box 48 \ 2  Scan357
Letter from North & Sons Ltd. concerning the production and supply of magnetos.10th Nov 1927Box 48 \ 2  Scan358
The production readiness of sleeveless Watford Magnetos from North & Sons and internal concerns about ongoing testing failures.12th Nov 1927Box 48 \ 2  Scan359
Requesting the return of two worn contact breaker levers from a Watford Chassis Magneto for repair.9th Dec 1927Box 48 \ 2  Scan360
Arranging the collection and despatch of EO6 Watford magnetos from the Experimental Department.13th Jan 1928Box 48 \ 2  Scan361
Confirming the transfer of four E.O.6 Watford magnetos and seeking disposal instructions for a fifth.24th Jan 1928Box 48 \ 2  Scan362
The modification and testing of Duralumin rocker arms for a Watford E.O.6 Magneto.25th Jan 1928Box 48 \ 2  Scan363
Requesting disposal instructions for a replaced E.O.6 Watford Magneto.1st Feb 1929Box 48 \ 2  Scan364
The poor quality and excessive noise of Watford E.O.6 Magnetos.4th Feb 1928Box 48 \ 2  Scan365
Correspondence regarding disposal instructions for an E.O.6 Watford Magneto that has been replaced.7th Feb 1928Box 48 \ 2  Scan366
Covering memo for an assistant's report on a special duralumin contact breaker lever for a Watford Magneto.28th Feb 1928Box 48 \ 2  Scan367
The high-speed endurance testing of special duralumin contact breaker levers for Watford magnetos.28th Feb 1928Box 48 \ 2  Scan368
Serious supply shortage of E0.6 magnetos for 40/50HP chassis.1st Mar 1928Box 48 \ 2  Scan369
The disposal of an E.O.6 Watford Magneto that has been replaced.5th Mar 1928Box 48 \ 2  Scan370
The disposal of an E.O.6. Watford Magneto.7th Mar 1928Box 48 \ 2  Scan371
Extract from a letter detailing the decision to switch to using bakelite pinions in magnetos to reduce noise.23th Mar 1928Box 48 \ 2  Scan372
The low-speed performance and cold-start issues of Watford EW6 and EC6 type magnetos.26th Mar 1928Box 48 \ 2  Scan373
Magneto performance issues at low speeds, comparing various types and proposing revisions to production specifications.28th Apr 1928Box 48 \ 2  Scan374
The suspected depreciation of magnetism in Watford magnetos.28th Apr 1928Box 48 \ 2  Scan375
The efficiency and depreciation of magnetism in Watford Magnetos, types E06 and R01.30th Apr 1928Box 48 \ 2  Scan376
Specifications for the windings and condenser of a Watford Magneto Armature.8th May 1928Box 48 \ 2  Scan377
List of alterations to a governor and magneto assembly for a 10,000-mile endurance test.8th May 1928Box 48 \ 2  Scan378
The performance of light governor weights versus stronger control springs due to oil viscosity.28th Apr 1926Box 48 \ 2  Scan379
Twelve-month warranty period for Watford magnetos from manufacturer North & Sons Ltd.28th Apr 1926Box 48 \ 2  Scan380
Inadequacy of the 12-month guarantee period for Watford Magnetos from supplier North & Son Ltd.28th Apr 1926Box 48 \ 2  Scan381
Guarantee terms, modifications, and quality concerns with supplier Messrs North & Sons.29th Apr 1926Box 48 \ 2  Scan382
Warranty disagreement with supplier Messrs. North & Sons for Watford magnetos.30th Apr 1926Box 48 \ 2  Scan383
Guarantee for Watford Magnetos and a misunderstanding with Messrs. North's.4th May 1926Box 48 \ 2  Scan384
Letter from North & Sons Ltd. clarifying their policy on replacing faulty magneto parts under an existing arrangement.3rd May 1926Box 48 \ 2  Scan385
Letter to Messrs. North & Sons Ltd. regarding a guarantee for magnetos.4th May 1926Box 48 \ 2  Scan386
Cause of noise in the Phantom Auto Advance magneto sleeve.4th May 1926Box 48 \ 2  Scan387
The merits of Lucas versus Watford magnetos for the Phantom model.14th May 1926Box 48 \ 2  Scan388
Comparing the Lucas ER6 magneto with the standard Watford magneto, proposing proceeding with tests.7th Jun 1926Box 48 \ 2  Scan389
Technical report discussing issues and potential improvements for Watford and Lucas magnetos.7th Jun 1926Box 48 \ 2  Scan390
Report outlining the advantages of using Lucas magnetos and considering alternatives.7th Jun 1926Box 48 \ 2  Scan391
Submission of two magnetos by Messrs. Lucas at their own expense.7th Jun 1926Box 48 \ 2  Scan392
Note discussing the testing of a Lucas magneto as a potential replacement for the underperforming standard Watford magneto.7th Jun 1926Box 48 \ 2  Scan393
Report page discussing magneto standardisation, requiring a guarantee of reliability from the Lucas Co.8th Jun 1926Box 48 \ 2  Scan394
Comparing Lucas and Watford magnetos, considering price, production methods, and brand reputation.8th Jun 1926Box 48 \ 2  Scan395
Magneto reliability, distinguishing between noise and failure, and the reputational risks of associating with Lucas magnetos.8th Jun 1925Box 48 \ 2  Scan396
Returning a document regarding the Lucas Magneto and the Present Standard Watford Magneto.10th Jun 1926Box 48 \ 2  Scan397
Faulty Watford EO.6 magnetos returned to North & Sons Ltd. for inspection and testing.10th Jun 1926Box 48 \ 2  Scan398
Letter from North & Sons Ltd. regarding the testing and repair of two returned magnetos.9th Jun 1926Box 48 \ 2  Scan399
Letter regarding an investigation into a complaint about stiff make-and-break cover mechanisms on Watford EO.6 magnetos.11th Jun 1926Box 48 \ 2  Scan400
Letter from North & Sons Ltd. regarding an investigation into the fitting of magneto sleeves when heated.10th Jun 1926Box 48 \ 2  Scan401
Confirming a meeting to discuss issues with Standard Watford Magnetos, including long cams and stiff make-and-break cover mechanisms.14th Jun 1926Box 48 \ 2  Scan402
Request to modify a Watford E06 Magneto to increase the sleeve's movement range for experimental testing.18th Jun 1926Box 48 \ 2  Scan403
Requesting a Watford EO6 magneto contact breaker cover be sent for modification and then returned to the laboratory.26th Jun 1926Box 48 \ 2  Scan404
The failure of Watford EO6 magneto pick-ups on experimental cars and a query regarding their material composition.28th Jun 1926Box 48 \ 2  Scan405


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