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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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Letter discussing the design and advantages of the Benjamin Co. Klaxon switch used in American cars.18th Aug 1921Box 48 \ 3  Scan022
Suggestion to modify the ignition switch to enforce the use of both ignition systems to avoid complaints of slow running.2nd Dec 1919Box 48 \ 3  Scan023
Proposal document outlining alterations for the American chassis, covering lubrication, battery, braking, and starter motor.2nd Dec 1919Box 48 \ 3  Scan024
Letter discussing the specifications of Exide batteries, proposing a new form factor, and providing test data.7th Oct 1920Box 48 \ 3  Scan025
Test results and specifications for the Model 6LXR-9-1 and Exide batteries.7th Oct 1920Box 48 \ 3  Scan026
Letter to Mr. Claude Johnson regarding battery capacity and generator performance issues.7th Oct 1920Box 48 \ 3  Scan027
Improvements to Exide batteries, comparing new Tudor and British Exide cells to the current standard.7th Mar 1921Box 48 \ 3  Scan028
Battery modifications and an examination of new Tudor batteries.17th Mar 1921Box 48 \ 3  Scan029
The construction and features of a received battery, comparing it to previous versions and specifications.7th Mar 1921Box 48 \ 3  Scan030
The performance of Exide and De Martis batteries, detailing issues and manufacturer claims.7th Mar 1921Box 48 \ 3  Scan031
Evaluation of a Ni-Fe Alkaline battery, detailing its construction and comparing its performance against an Exide battery.7th Mar 1921Box 48 \ 3  Scan032
List of battery weights and the capacity of a De Martis battery.7th Mar 1921Box 48 \ 3  Scan033
Listing the weights in pounds (lbs) for various types of batteries.7th Mar 1921Box 48 \ 3  Scan034
Requesting the cost of five different experimental sample batteries for a report being prepared for Mr. Royce.7th Mar 1921Box 48 \ 3  Scan035
Log sheet for the routine treatment and testing of a car battery.8th Mar 1921Box 48 \ 3  Scan036
Second charge and subsequent discharge cycle of a battery test.22th Mar 1921Box 48 \ 3  Scan037
Test report detailing battery cell densities, charge, and discharge measurements.22th Mar 1921Box 48 \ 3  Scan038
Data log recording cell densities before and after a fourth charge cycle.10th Mar 1921Box 48 \ 3  Scan039
From EFC to Wd/Ms cancelling a price request for a U.S.A. 6-LXR-9-1 Exide battery.10th Mar 1921Box 48 \ 3  Scan040
Assessment of the good and bad points of a U.S.A. Exide battery.4th Apr 1921Box 48 \ 3  Scan041
Cover letter forwarding a copy of a letter from America regarding batteries.11th May 1921Box 48 \ 3  Scan042
Letter from Rolls-Royce of America discussing the cost of an Exide battery and recommending a change to a Willard battery.26th Apr 1921Box 48 \ 3  Scan043
Test report on a U.S.A. Exide 6 LXR/9/1 battery, noting issues with burnt connections and high internal resistance.1st Jun 1921Box 48 \ 3  Scan044
Letter from The Electric Storage Battery Co. proposing a new type XXC battery for Rolls Royce of America cars.2nd Jun 1921Box 48 \ 3  Scan045
Letter from a battery supplier comparing the specifications and pricing of different battery models.7th Jun 1921Box 48 \ 3  Scan046
Graph showing terminal volts at the motor using various batteries and starter cables.7th Jun 1921Box 48 \ 3  Scan047
Letter to the Managing Director discussing test results of batteries and starter motors from Westinghouse, Exide, and Bijur.8th Jun 1921Box 48 \ 3  Scan048
Comparison of Westinghouse and Bijur starting motor and battery performance on the 4-EX model.11th Aug 1920Box 48 \ 3  Scan049
Page discussing starting motor characteristics, voltage curves, and Willard battery specifications.11th May 1930Box 48 \ 3  Scan050
Comparison of battery specifications, costs, and details of starter cables.28th Feb 1911Box 48 \ 3  Scan051
Battery position and starter cable for improved starting performance and weight reduction.17th Jul 1921Box 48 \ 3  Scan052
Letter discussing starter motor brake tests, comparing performance curves, efficiencies, and testing methodologies.17th Jul 1921Box 48 \ 3  Scan053
Battery and starter cable performance, comparing different models to S.A.E. standards, particularly under winter conditions.11th Aug 1920Box 48 \ 3  Scan054
Cold weather starting performance and suggesting further testing procedures.11th Aug 1920Box 48 \ 3  Scan055
Battery record log detailing service, testing, and performance from 1921.8th Mar 1921Box 48 \ 3  Scan056
Letter from Conner Magneto and Ignition Ltd. offering a sample of their new 6-cylinder magneto for testing.27th Oct 1920Box 48 \ 3  Scan057
Proposed meeting with the Managing Director of Conner Magneto Co. to discuss their magneto.11th Nov 1920Box 48 \ 3  Scan058
Arranging a meeting for Tuesday 16th to discuss the qualities of the 'Conner' magneto.12th Nov 1920Box 48 \ 3  Scan059
Letter to The Conner Magneto & Ignition Ltd. regarding comparative tests on a 6-cylinder magneto.16th Nov 1920Box 48 \ 3  Scan060
Forwarding two letters from Conner Magneto & Ignition Ltd. regarding an agreement and an interview.18th Nov 1920Box 48 \ 3  Scan061
Letter from Conner Magneto and Ignition Ltd. agreeing to supply magnetos for destructive testing under specific conditions.17th Nov 1920Box 48 \ 3  Scan062
Letter from Conner Magneto and Ignition Ltd. regarding a trial of an S.H.6170 type magneto.17th Nov 1920Box 48 \ 3  Scan063
The second page of a letter from Conner Magneto & Ignition Limited regarding their testing systems and inviting a visit.17th Nov 1920Box 48 \ 3  Scan064
Article from 'The Motor' magazine about a new C.M.I. magneto designed for effective ignition at low engine speeds in luxury cars.14th Jun 1920Box 48 \ 3  Scan065
Article discussing the design and performance of a magneto for deluxe cars, including a comparison graph.22th Sep 1920Box 48 \ 3  Scan066
From 'The Motor' magazine detailing the mechanism and operation of a new magneto impulse starter.22th Sep 1920Box 48 \ 3  Scan067
Page from 'The Motor' magazine illustrating luxurious examples of enclosed drive body designs.22th Sep 1920Box 48 \ 3  Scan068
Extract from a report discussing and comparing various types of magnetos from different manufacturers.1st Jan 1921Box 48 \ 3  Scan069
Pricing of Watford and Bosch magnetos and considering alternatives from B.T.H. and Conner.14th Jan 1921Box 48 \ 3  Scan070
Consideration and prioritisation of the C.M.1 'Conner' magneto.18th Jan 1921Box 48 \ 3  Scan071
Follow-up letter enquiring about a report on a C.M.1 Magneto.15th Jan 1921Box 48 \ 3  Scan072
Letter regarding the delayed testing of a C.M.1 Magneto and a request to expedite the process.26th Jan 1921Box 48 \ 3  Scan073
The preliminary bench testing of a 'Conner' C.M.1 Magneto.27th Jan 1921Box 48 \ 3  Scan074
Preliminary report on the Conner C.M.1 magneto.27th Jan 1921Box 48 \ 3  Scan075
Preliminary report on the Conner Magneto C.M.I., detailing its construction, weight and features compared to competing models.24th Jan 1921Box 48 \ 3  Scan076
Continued description of magneto pole-shoe operation and distributor gear wheel construction.4th Feb 1921Box 48 \ 3  Scan077
Failure of a 'Conner' magneto contact breaker lever during endurance testing.4th Feb 1921Box 48 \ 3  Scan078
Reply from Conner Magneto & Ignition Ltd. regarding a faulty contact breaker lever.8th Feb 1921Box 48 \ 3  Scan079
Test record detailing the design and performance of a Conner magneto.7th Mar 1921Box 48 \ 3  Scan080
Specifications for distributor, platinum point gap, and contact breaker timing.11th Aug 1940Box 48 \ 3  Scan081
Test results page showing endurance test observations and primary volt/ampere-speed curves.11th Aug 1926Box 48 \ 3  Scan082
Test report page detailing circuit tests, an RPM test, and a note about a failed contact-breaker lever.15th Jun 1931Box 48 \ 3  Scan083
High and low speed sparking characteristics, resistance values, and milli-ampere readings.27th Jul 1930Box 48 \ 3  Scan084
Specifications for platinum point gap and contact breaker timing.11th Aug 1930Box 48 \ 3  Scan085
Specifications for platinum point gap, contact breaker timing, and armature core flux.6th Jan 1921Box 48 \ 3  Scan086
Experimental bench tests of a Conner Type C.M.1 Magneto.19th Mar 1921Box 48 \ 3  Scan087
Results of various electrical tests on a magneto component, page 2.19th Mar 1921Box 48 \ 3  Scan088
Test report on the advance, retard, and sparking characteristics of an ignition component.19th Mar 1921Box 48 \ 3  Scan089
Experimental bench tests and assessment of three different magnetos.21th Mar 1921Box 48 \ 3  Scan090
Continued document discussing ranges and the results of bench tests on magnetos.21th Mar 1921Box 48 \ 3  Scan091
The performance curves and characteristics of various magnetos.18th May 1921Box 48 \ 3  Scan092
Comparison of low sparking speeds and bench test results for various magnetos, including Watford, Conner, and Bosch types.31th Mar 1921Box 48 \ 3  Scan093
Table of lowest speeds in RPM for regular firing of magnetos with 0.5mm gaps in air.22th Mar 1921Box 48 \ 3  Scan094
Comparative table of performance data for various magnetos, continued from a previous page.10th Dec 1920Box 48 \ 3  Scan095
Table of results detailing magneto performance tests.23th Mar 1921Box 48 \ 3  Scan096
Comparative data table for various magneto models and their performance characteristics.6th Jun 1919Box 48 \ 3  Scan097
Comparison table of test results for various magnetos, including Watford, Bosch, Dixie, Conner, and B.T.H.1st Jan 1919Box 48 \ 3  Scan098
Graph of open circuit volt-speed and short circuit ampere-speed curves for the primary windings of Dixie, B.T.H., and Conner magnetos.22th Mar 1920Box 48 \ 3  Scan099
Stamped document page from the Print Room.2nd Mar 1912Box 48 \ 3  Scan100
Favourable bench test results of a Conner C.M.1 magneto and the next steps for evaluation.4th Apr 1921Box 48 \ 3  Scan101
Letter quoting Conner Magneto & Ignition Ltd. regarding satisfactory tests and pricing for the Conner C.M.1 Magneto.7th Apr 1921Box 48 \ 3  Scan102
Comparing the performance and efficiency of various magnetos and suggesting alterations to the standard Watford magneto.9th Apr 1921Box 48 \ 3  Scan103
Arranging the return of a Conner C.M.1 Magneto as it was not superior to the current standard.18th Dec 1922Box 48 \ 3  Scan104
Instruction to return magneto No. 8263 to The Conner Magneto & Ignition Limited as it is of no use after testing.21th Dec 1922Box 48 \ 3  Scan105
Inquiry to Conner Magneto & Ignition Ltd. regarding magnetos with automatic ignition advance.4th Jul 1924Box 48 \ 3  Scan106
Letter from Peel-Conner Telephone Works stating they do not produce a magneto with automatic ignition advance.7th Jul 1924Box 48 \ 3  Scan107
Arguing against reducing the capacity of accumulators (batteries) due to charging inefficiencies at low speeds.10th Jan 1920Box 48 \ 3  Scan108
Importance of ordering custom-shaped accumulator grids from battery manufacturers.10th Jan 1920Box 48 \ 3  Scan109
Specifications and suitability of a Lucas Dynamo.14th Jan 1920Box 48 \ 3  Scan110
Dynamo performance, particularly weight, cut-in speed, and battery charging capability during town running.14th Jan 1920Box 48 \ 3  Scan111
Expressing urgent concern over the specifications of batteries and dynamos for the 40/50 chassis.16th Jan 1920Box 48 \ 3  Scan112
Extract discussing the effect of cold temperatures on battery capacity and recommending the use of larger batteries for the US market.3rd Jun 1920Box 48 \ 3  Scan113
Extract detailing electrical troubles with imported chassis, specifically a battery drain issue.19th Aug 1920Box 48 \ 3  Scan114
Extract detailing troubles experienced with electrical equipment on new chassis.19th Aug 1920Box 48 \ 3  Scan115
Letter from Rolls Royce of America regarding batteries running down on imported cars due to the dynamo belt stretching.3rd Sep 1920Box 48 \ 3  Scan116
Response to technical queries regarding battery drain, dynamo cut-in speeds, and drive belt adjustments.24th Sep 1920Box 48 \ 3  Scan117
Apparent weaknesses in an electrical system and the standardization of an improved dynamo.24th Sep 1920Box 48 \ 3  Scan118
Extract from a report from E.P. in the USA, detailing various vehicle faults for discussion.7th Oct 1920Box 48 \ 3  Scan119
Dynamo charging issues in post-war car chassis, specifically chassis 8-PP.7th Oct 1920Box 48 \ 3  Scan120
Page two of a letter discussing dynamo troubles, identifying the cause as belt issues.7th Oct 1920Box 48 \ 3  Scan121


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