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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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Extract from a laboratory report on tests concerning the effects of paraffin wax on condensers.16th Aug 1924Box 52 \ 3  Scan190
Graph showing the variation of capacity with temperature for two types of paper condensers.27th Mar 1924Box 52 \ 3  Scan191
Graph showing the variation of capacity with temperature for different types of paper condensers.27th Mar 1924Box 52 \ 3  Scan192
Two graphs showing the variation of capacity with temperature for different types of paper condensers.27th Mar 1924Box 52 \ 3  Scan193
Graph showing the variation of capacity with temperature for different types of paper condensers.8th Aug 1924Box 52 \ 3  Scan194
Features of four different 20 HP battery ignition condensers for testing.8th Aug 1924Box 52 \ 3  Scan195
The selection of eleven experimental condensers for further testing and fitting to cars.20th Aug 1924Box 52 \ 3  Scan196
Standardisation of a 20 HP. Battery Ignition Condenser with improved connections.20th Aug 1924Box 52 \ 3  Scan197
Continued report detailing the results of a laboratory test on a component, including a distribution list.13th Nov 1924Box 52 \ 3  Scan198
Ignition failures and an improved method for earthing the condenser.13th Nov 1924Box 52 \ 3  Scan199
Instruction sheet detailing the examination and testing of condenser No. 1600 from chassis 98NK.16th Jan 1925Box 52 \ 3  Scan200
Test results for capacity breakdown at different temperatures, which were found to be lower than specified limits.24th Mar 1925Box 52 \ 3  Scan201
Fitting the latest battery ignition condensers, with some chassis excluded for experimentation.24th Mar 1925Box 52 \ 3  Scan202
List detailing various types of condensers in the laboratory with remarks on their construction and performance.25th Mar 1925Box 52 \ 3  Scan203
Instruction sheet detailing the results of a 10,000-mile test on a Goshawk paper condenser.14th May 1925Box 52 \ 3  Scan204
Electrical experimental record sheet for a Goshawk Paper Condenser, I.C.1.14th May 1925Box 52 \ 3  Scan205
Electrical experimental record sheet for a Goshawk Paper Condenser I.C.2.14th May 1925Box 52 \ 3  Scan206
Electrical experimental record sheet for a Goshawk Paper Condenser, No. 1576.24th Apr 1924Box 52 \ 3  Scan207
Design and layout of an electrical starter switch for the 40/50 HP American Chassis.24th Dec 1919Box 52 \ 3  Scan208
Delco starter switch from a Marmon car and a proposal for an alternative for the Goshawk 11.15th Sep 1921Box 52 \ 3  Scan209
The failure of a carbon copper type starter switch and recommendations for a more reliable alternative.4th Oct 1921Box 52 \ 3  Scan210
Confirming the return of a 4 EX speedometer drive and a Delco starter switch.1st Oct 1921Box 52 \ 3  Scan211
The 'Coshawk II' electrical equipment, discussing dynamo attempts and starter switch contact issues.13th Oct 1921Box 52 \ 3  Scan212
Inter-office correspondence discussing the use of a proprietary switch versus a competitor's (Delco) switch.21th Dec 1921Box 52 \ 3  Scan213
Reliability of simple starter switches versus relay switches for the Goshawk engine.22th Jan 1922Box 52 \ 3  Scan214
Confirming the dispatch of a Delco Lighting and Ignition Switch.3rd Mar 1922Box 52 \ 3  Scan215
Quote from D.H. Bonnella & Son for starter switches with modified contact plates and copper contacts.13th Mar 1922Box 52 \ 3  Scan216
Short letter regarding a self-starter switch and correspondence from Messrs D.H. Bonella & Son, Ltd.14th Mar 1922Box 52 \ 3  Scan217
Quotation for a Starter Switch with copper contacts from D.H. Bonnella & Son, Ltd.13th Mar 1922Box 52 \ 3  Scan218
Delivery note from D.H. Bonella & Son Ltd for one starter switch.7th Mar 1922Box 52 \ 3  Scan219
Fitting Remy-battery ignition to airship engines and a proposal to use an improved sixth series engine instead.7th Sep 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan220
Extract discussing the redesign of a water circulation pump and an evaluation of ignition systems for airship engines.15th Feb 1916Box 52 \ 3  Scan221
The failure of a Dixie magneto and its impact on the engine.12th Mar 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan222
Request for a booklet on a twelve-cylinder Remy Battery Ignition system and clarification on a four-terminal switch.12th Mar 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan223
Letter from Walter H. Johnson of the Remy Electric Company, describing the Model No.192 ignition switch.13th Mar 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan224
Letter from Remy Electric Company describing the operation of a reversing switch and its effect on ignition contact points.15th Mar 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan225
List of experiments fitted to an experimental airship engine.15th Mar 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan226
Request for a Remy ignition set for examination and discussion on fitting it to aeroplane engines.12th Jun 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan227
Use of 4-magneto versus 2-magneto ignition systems on the Eagle engine.21th May 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan228
Ignition systems and auxiliary drives for a seaplane engine.10th Jul 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan229
Proposal for adapting a 6-volt battery ignition for use with a 12-volt system using a non-inductive resistor and timing adjustments.10th Jul 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan230
Improving the engine ignition system, discussing condenser positioning, capacity, and the decision to use electric starters.10th Jul 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan231
Page from a document discussing synchronized ignition systems in contrast to trembler ignition.10th Jul 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan232
Dispatch note confirming the sending of a Remy and a Delco distributor.15th Aug 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan233
Missing Remy ignition parts, specifically the coil and condenser.18th Aug 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan234
To Mr. Ellis regarding the conversion of a battery ignition system on a 7-CA model to a non-trembler type.27th Aug 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan235
Cold-start tests for the Lucas Starter on an Eagle engine using various batteries.5th Sep 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan236
Starter motor tests and issues with rigging a Remy ignition system.9th Feb 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan237
Query regarding the capability of the Remy ignition to start an Eagle engine by hand.8th Sep 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan238
List of experiments to be incorporated into the 100 hours endurance test of the experimental Falcon 'B' Engine.21th Jun 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan239
Testing a Remy ignition system on an Eagle engine and a car engine, detailing performance and sparking issues.3rd Sep 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan240
Risks and queries about coupling magneto and battery ignition systems on airship engines.16th Oct 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan241
The operation of and recommendations for the Remy battery ignition system on an aero engine.17th Oct 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan242
Request to modify a 12-Cylinder Remy Distributor for a No. 23 Class Airship engine to increase its range.18th Oct 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan243
Interconnection of magneto and battery controls for air-ship engines.18th Oct 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan244
To Mr Hives regarding an experiment to increase the advance on the Remy Ignition system.22th Oct 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan245
Confirming the request to supply electrical particulars of dismantled Remy and Packard induction coils.22th Oct 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan246
Adjustments to the battery ignition timing range for an airship engine to prevent dangerous early firing.27th Oct 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan247
Effects of syringing water onto an engine's distributor and coil.27th Oct 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan248
Requesting an order for a 6-cylinder Remy Ignition Coil for experimental purposes.31th Oct 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan249
Delaying an engine delivery to install a 12-Cylinder Remy Ignition system.31th Oct 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan250
Letter to Mr. W. H. Johnson requesting a six-cylinder Remy Ignition Coil for experimental purposes.1st Nov 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan251
Request for a price quotation for 1100 Patent Hammered Cast Iron Self Expanding Piston Rings.24th Oct 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan252
Particulars of Remy and Delco battery ignition coils and progress on experimental coils.2nd Nov 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan253
Thorough investigation into the action of a coil and contact breaker.2nd Nov 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan254
Particulars and schematic diagram for a Remy 12 cylinder 6 volt coil.30th Oct 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan255
Specification and test report for an ignition coil component, including a dimensional drawing and performance data.25th Apr 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan256
Specifications for a Remy 6 Cylinder 6 Volt Coil.14th Nov 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan257
Test data and wiring diagram for a Remy 6-cylinder ignition coil.26th Apr 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan258
Diagram detailing the layered material composition for Remy coil condenser insulations.1st Nov 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan259
Specification and particulars of a Delco coil from a Packard car.1st Nov 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan260
Specifications for a coil, detailing insulation, dimensions, and connection.3rd Nov 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan261
Letter from REMY Electric Company clarifying an order for a 6-Cylinder coil for experimental purposes.3rd Nov 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan262
Acquisition of a Remy ignition coil for experimental comparison against their own.11th Nov 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan263
Letter to Mr. H. Johnson clarifying an order, requiring only the coil and ignition switch for Airship Engines, not the distributor.6th Nov 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan264
Request to rewind Remy 6 and 12 cylinder coil cores to compare primary winding inductances for aero engines.11th Nov 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan265
Request for the return of a Delco ignition system contact breaker from a Packard car for investigation and comparison purposes.8th Nov 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan266
Cover letter regarding a tabular comparison of Remy and Delco ignitions, and preparatory notes for a new battery ignition design.11th Nov 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan267
Comparative analysis of specifications for Remy and Delco 6 volt ignition coils.26th Apr 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan268
Comparison of electrical characteristics for Ballast and Primary & Ballast components from Remy and Delco.28th Apr 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan269
Comparison table of electrical specifications for Condenser, Primary, and Secondary coils for REMY 12, REMY 6, and DELCO systems.28th Apr 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan270
Technical data table comparing performance characteristics of Remy 12, Remy 6, and Delco contact breakers.28th Apr 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan271
Notes on the comparison of Remy 12 & 6 cylinder and Delco 6 cylinder, 6-volt ignition systems.26th Apr 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan272
Continued comparison of the performance characteristics of Remy 12 and Remy 6 ignition coils.26th Apr 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan273
Comparison of the primary inductance and construction of Remy 6 and Remy 12 coils.12th Nov 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan274
Chemical analysis of a ballast resistance wire from a Remy coil.12th Nov 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan275
Laboratory analysis results for a ballast resistance wire from a Remy Coil.12th Nov 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan276
Letter from Walter H. Johnson regarding a delay in replying and hesitation to supply a specific Coil and Ignition Switch.15th Nov 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan277
Technical letter discussing different models of Coils and Distributors for various engine applications.15th Nov 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan278
Letter from Remy Electric Co. explaining the reasons for not dispatching a coil, citing battery capacity limitations.15th Nov 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan279
The analysis of wire from a Remy ignition coil ballast resistance.16th Nov 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan280
Letter to Remy Electric Co. regarding the supply of coils and instruction pamphlets for experimental airship engines.19th Nov 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan281
Letter from a supplier about sending a Model 284A Coil and 192A Ignition Switch, and a delay in instruction booklets.23th Nov 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan282
Letter from Remy Electric Co. enclosing a wiring diagram and descriptive matter for a Model 171A Coil and Model 209 Distributor.23th Nov 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan283
Wiring diagram of a grounded ignition system.25th Nov 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan284
Particulars of Remy battery ignition coils.27th Nov 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan285
Production state and supply chain challenges for battery ignition systems for engines 2101 onwards.29th Nov 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan286
Ongoing ignition trouble on chassis No. 7-CA and a request for a replacement Watford magneto.10th Dec 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan287
Cover memo distributing a report on mathematical and experimental investigations into battery ignition systems.14th Dec 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan288
Mathematical and experimental investigations into the action of a contact breaker and coil for battery ignition.1st Feb 1917Box 52 \ 3  Scan289


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