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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 laboratory testing and suitability of Maconit H.T. cable for chassis wiring.1st May 1926Box 52 \ 1  Scan070
Report comparing the performance of Maconite and standard Glover insulated cables for high tension wiring.2nd May 1926Box 52 \ 1  Scan071
Continued report on comparative testing of different H.T. cables, including 'Gloverite', 'Maconite', and 'Helsby' types.2nd May 1928Box 52 \ 1  Scan072
The condition of various H.T. ignition cables after extensive mileage tests.2nd May 1928Box 52 \ 1  Scan073
Results of electrical breakdown tests on different cable samples, concluding the superiority of Maconite cable.2nd May 1928Box 52 \ 1  Scan074
The quality and testing of H.T. ignition cables, recommending the standardisation of Maconites cable.3rd May 1928Box 52 \ 1  Scan075
Quality testing of Glover H.T. cable and comparing it with Maconlite cable.3rd May 1928Box 52 \ 1  Scan076
Test report on two faulty samples of Glover H.T. cable which failed under high voltage.3rd May 1928Box 52 \ 1  Scan077
Request for comparative prices of various high-tension (H.T.) cables, including Maconitem, Glover, and Gloverite wires.9th May 1928Box 52 \ 1  Scan078
Letter from W.T. Glover & Co. Ltd. regarding tests on 7mm high tension wire and recommending an alternative type.25th May 1928Box 52 \ 1  Scan079
Quotation from W.T. Glover & Co. Ltd for various high tension ignition flexible cables.25th May 1928Box 52 \ 1  Scan080
Quotation for cable from W.T. Glover & Co. Ltd. detailing an alternative price and payment terms.1st Jun 1928Box 52 \ 1  Scan081
Comparing Maconite, Glover, and Gloverite electrical cables for heat resistance and price.1st Jun 1928Box 52 \ 1  Scan082
The dangerous proximity of the magneto high tension lead to the exhaust pipe for the F.2.B chassis wiring.28th Jun 1928Box 52 \ 1  Scan083
Letter from W.T. Glover & Co Ltd following up on high tension ignition wire samples and a subsequent quote.20th Jul 1928Box 52 \ 1  Scan084
Ongoing testing of Gloverite and Super-Glover H.T. cables.21th Jul 1928Box 52 \ 1  Scan085
High-pressure testing of chassis H.T. cable insulation.1st Oct 1928Box 52 \ 1  Scan086
Confirming the handover of Helsby make H.T. cable for the 12-EX wiring system.1st Oct 1928Box 52 \ 1  Scan087
Requesting an update on the practical test results for Gloverite and Super Glover H.T. Cable samples.12th Oct 1928Box 52 \ 1  Scan088
The physical, chemical, and road testing of Gloverite and super-Glover H.T. cables compared to Maconites cable.15th Oct 1928Box 52 \ 1  Scan089
General specification of tests for a chassis high-tension ignition cable.23th Oct 1928Box 52 \ 1  Scan090
Test procedures for ignition cables, including voltage, heat, and chassis endurance tests.24th Oct 1928Box 52 \ 1  Scan091
Ignition wire tubing materials to mitigate heat exposure and prevent static induction.24th Oct 1928Box 52 \ 1  Scan092
Continued discussion on engine wiring phenomena and a suggestion to use earthed bakelite covered metal tubes.26th Oct 1928Box 52 \ 1  Scan093
Material and arrangement for 'SS' ignition wire tubing.26th Oct 1928Box 52 \ 1  Scan094
Use of metal versus bakelite tubing for ignition wires on an SS experimental chassis.1st Nov 1928Box 52 \ 1  Scan095
Comparative tests, suitability, and pricing of different ignition wiring cables.7th Nov 1928Box 52 \ 1  Scan096
Letter from W.T. Glover & Co. Ltd. requesting the results of practical tests on high tension ignition wire samples.4th Feb 1929Box 52 \ 1  Scan097
Comparing the suitability and cost of Gloverite and Super-Glover H.T. cables.8th Feb 1929Box 52 \ 1  Scan098
H.T. cable, confirming satisfaction with the current standard and declining to test a sample from E. Kalker & Co.2nd Feb 1929Box 52 \ 1  Scan099
Query regarding the ignition wiring specifications for S.S. chassis.26th Mar 1929Box 52 \ 1  Scan100
Rebuilding chassis 18-EX to test a sandwich system of H.T. wiring over 10,000 miles.24th May 1929Box 52 \ 1  Scan101
Observation of perished HT wiring due to exhaust heat on chassis 22EX, with a query about adding shielding.27th May 1929Box 52 \ 1  Scan102
Query regarding perished magneto H.T. wiring on an S.S. chassis due to exhaust heat.3rd Jun 1929Box 52 \ 1  Scan103
Heat damage to H.T. wiring tubes from the exhaust pipe and considering bakelite or shielded alternatives.5th Jun 1929Box 52 \ 1  Scan104
Instructions for the arrangement of H.T. ignition wiring sandwich systems on experimental S.S. chassis.5th Jun 1929Box 52 \ 1  Scan105
Instruction sheet regarding the unsatisfactory arrangement of the magneto H.T. wire on the 20HP chassis.5th Jun 1929Box 52 \ 1  Scan106
Instructions for re-routing an H.T. wire to be more unobtrusive and save time on fittings and mouldings.9th Dec 1924Box 52 \ 1  Scan107
Issues with the 20 HP chassis magneto high tension wire and proposing an alternative routing.6th Jun 1929Box 52 \ 1  Scan108
Routing of the H.T. magneto wire on a 20HP chassis to avoid mutual induction.10th Jun 1929Box 52 \ 1  Scan109
The routing of the H.T. magneto wire for a 20 HP chassis to avoid induced sparks.1st Jun 1929Box 52 \ 1  Scan110
Information on a new cable from the Metropolitan Electric Cable Company.26th May 1929Box 52 \ 1  Scan111
Responding to an inquiry about 'Rubite' cables.27th Jun 1929Box 52 \ 1  Scan112
Electrical experiments record sheet tracking the mileage of H.T. cables.24th Aug 1929Box 52 \ 1  Scan113
Extract from a report on the 1929 Olympia Motor Show regarding H.T. ignition wire protection methods.21th Oct 1929Box 52 \ 1  Scan114
Test log sheet for an HT ignition wiring sandwich system.19th Nov 1929Box 52 \ 1  Scan115
Experimental record sheet for an H.T. ignition wiring sandwich system.27th Sep 1929Box 52 \ 1  Scan116
Instruction sheet detailing the results of bench and chassis tests on various H.T. ignition cables.26th Nov 1929Box 52 \ 1  Scan117
The results of chemical tests performed on various electrical cable insulation materials.1st Dec 1924Box 52 \ 1  Scan118
Test results for inflammability and electrical breakdown on various material samples.8th Dec 1924Box 52 \ 1  Scan119
Test results for electrical breakdown of various materials under high voltage.8th Dec 1924Box 52 \ 1  Scan120
The 10,000-mile chassis test results for various electrical cables.8th Dec 1924Box 52 \ 1  Scan121
Test results of various electrical cables, detailing their performance and breakdown voltages.8th Dec 1924Box 52 \ 1  Scan122
Continued report on the electrical breakdown voltage testing of 'Maconite' and 'Glovite' cable samples.8th Dec 1924Box 52 \ 1  Scan123
Continued instruction sheet comparing the performance and durability of different electrical cables.1st Dec 1924Box 52 \ 1  Scan124
Instruction comparing the quality and usability of 'Super Glover' and 'Slovente' cables against the standard 'Maconite' cable.1st Dec 1924Box 52 \ 1  Scan125
Effects of exhaust heat on Phantom H.T. wiring tubes.5th Dec 1929Box 52 \ 1  Scan126
Comparative tests of various H.T. ignition cables for the chassis.6th Dec 1929Box 52 \ 1  Scan127
Test results for the physical and chemical properties of various dielectric cable materials.1st Dec 1929Box 52 \ 1  Scan128
Test results on the effects of heat and voltage breakdown for various cable insulation materials.6th Dec 1929Box 52 \ 1  Scan129
Test results for cracking effect and voltage breakdown on four types of cable insulation.1st Dec 1929Box 52 \ 1  Scan130
The endurance and electrical breakdown testing of various cable types on a Phantom I chassis.6th Dec 1929Box 52 \ 1  Scan131
Report comparing the performance and durability of different electrical cables, concluding Maconite is superior.12th Dec 1929Box 52 \ 1  Scan132
Report comparing Maconite, Gloverite, and Super Clover H.T. cables, including test results on Phantom I and Phantom II chassis.6th Dec 1929Box 52 \ 1  Scan133
Heat damage to H.T. wires near the exhaust, suggesting shielding and the use of varnished cambric covered Maconitem cable.1st Dec 1929Box 52 \ 1  Scan134
Alternative ignition wire tubing materials, including metal and bakelite, for the Phantom II.9th Dec 1929Box 52 \ 1  Scan135
Specification for H.T. Maconite covered wire.11th Dec 1929Box 52 \ 1  Scan136
General specification of tests on a chassis H.T. ignition cable.16th Jan 1930Box 52 \ 1  Scan137
Page detailing a series of electrical and durability tests for cables, including insulation and chassis trials.6th Feb 1930Box 52 \ 1  Scan138
Cover note regarding a letter and sample of 'Herculacker' Cables from The Concordia Electric Wire Co. Ltd.6th Feb 1930Box 52 \ 1  Scan139
Request to make up 12 lengths of standard H.T. cable with a standard Chater-lea terminal.7th Feb 1930Box 52 \ 1  Scan140
Reminder to Mr Brock from EFC regarding a request for standard H.T. cable.26th Feb 1930Box 52 \ 1  Scan141
Test results for Maconite Chassis H.T. Ignition Cable samples.14th Mar 1930Box 52 \ 1  Scan142
Defining the standard lengths of H.T. test leads for various ignition tests.15th Mar 1930Box 52 \ 1  Scan143
Recommendation to use Super Glover H.T. cable as an alternative to Maconite H.T. cable.24th Jun 1930Box 52 \ 1  Scan144
Experimental record sheet for testing all-Bakelite wiring tubes on a Phantom II engine.11th Aug 1930Box 52 \ 1  Scan145
Request to replace the H.T. wiring on chassis 24-EX with standard Maconite H.T. cable.8th Aug 1930Box 52 \ 1  Scan146
H.T. wiring tubes on the Phantom II chassis being damaged by heat from the exhaust pipe and the subsequent modifications.7th Nov 1930Box 52 \ 1  Scan147
Proposal for modifying the high-tension wiring on a 40/50 HP (Phantom II) engine to prevent damage from heat.11th Dec 1930Box 52 \ 1  Scan148
Cross-reference note regarding H.T. wiring and H.T. wiring tubes.31th Dec 1930Box 52 \ 1  Scan149
Letter from The De Lavaud Holdings Corporation discussing difficulties with a differential for a 20 HP car.7th Aug 1928Box 52 \ 1  Scan150
Letter regarding a design submission, with a handwritten follow-up note about a differential's performance.11th Aug 1928Box 52 \ 1  Scan151
Letter from De Lavaud Holdings Corporation promoting their Free Wheel Differential device.13th Aug 1928Box 52 \ 1  Scan152
Request to obtain mathematical papers from Mr. Sensaud de Lavaud regarding steering wobbles.18th Sep 1928Box 52 \ 1  Scan153
High-speed wobbles and proposing two experimental tests to reduce them.19th Sep 1928Box 52 \ 1  Scan154
Proposing two experimental tests to address high-speed wobbles, or 'shimmy', based on literature from Mr. Sensaud de Lavaud.19th Sep 1928Box 52 \ 1  Scan155
Technical letter discussing front axle modifications to improve stability by reducing wobbling and shunting.21th Sep 1928Box 52 \ 1  Scan156
Four potential methods for improving vehicle acceleration.16th Oct 1928Box 52 \ 1  Scan157
Letter to De Lavaud Holdings regarding the potential trial of their differential in a 20 HP car.24th Oct 1928Box 52 \ 1  Scan158
Letter from The De Lavaud Holdings Corporation acknowledging a letter and enclosing correspondence with Mr B. S. Day.26th Oct 1926Box 52 \ 1  Scan159
Letter from De Lavaud Holdings Corporation regarding the design of a differential, referencing a blueprint.26th Oct 1928Box 52 \ 1  Scan160
Conclusions from testing a freewheel system on a Talbot car.6th Nov 1928Box 52 \ 1  Scan161
Comparison of the sideshaft freewheel arrangement with the De Lavaud scheme for a 20 HP gearbox.11th Oct 1929Box 52 \ 1  Scan162
Ordering five wheels, tyres, and tubes from Dunlop Aero.22th Oct 1928Box 52 \ 1  Scan163
The performance and cooling system of a Phantom II Demonstrator car after two years of use in India.18th May 1932Box 52 \ 1  Scan164
Performance report detailing fuel consumption, steering, and suspension characteristics during a road test in India.13th May 1932Box 52 \ 1  Scan165
Car performance in India, detailing issues with suspension, brakes, and the engine after 10,600 miles.13th May 1932Box 52 \ 1  Scan166
Demonstration car's condition, noting clutch modifications and recurring issues with the K.S. Telegauge.13th May 1932Box 52 \ 1  Scan167
Reply to observations on vehicle performance, discussing improvements to cooling, steering, suspension, and the petrol gauge for tropical conditions.1st Jul 1932Box 52 \ 1  Scan168
Correspondence regarding the performance and potential sale of a Phantom II Demonstrator in India.22th Jul 1932Box 52 \ 1  Scan169


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