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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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Proposed battery ignition unit for the 'Goshawk II' engine, comparing distributor designs from Bosch and Packard Delco.25th Feb 1921Box 54 \ 5  Scan144
Recommendation to fit battery ignition to the Goshawk I car due to unsatisfactory performance with its magneto.25th Feb 1921Box 54 \ 5  Scan145
Copy of a label from Mr. Hives to Mr. Royce regarding the inspection and potential testing of a U.S.A. Bosch ignition system.8th Mar 1921Box 54 \ 5  Scan146
Test bench figures for the Goshawk I engine's starting torque and advance.28th Apr 1921Box 54 \ 5  Scan147
Data table for the Goshawk I engine, detailing battery ignition timing settings (retard/advance) against various RPMs.28th Apr 1921Box 54 \ 5  Scan148
Use of an ebonite band on bakelite mouldings for the Goshawk II engine's battery ignition to prevent carbon tracking.1st Jun 1921Box 54 \ 5  Scan149
Modifications to the rotor, spark points, and governor tower.1st Aug 1921Box 54 \ 5  Scan150
Forwarding drawings for the Goshawk II engine's Ballast Resistance and Ignition Wiring.1st Jun 1921Box 54 \ 5  Scan151
To halt detailing work on the 'Goshawk II' battery ignition mechanism in favour of a new, simpler design.28th May 1921Box 54 \ 5  Scan152
Use and manufacturing of bakelite moulds for coil cases and other electrical components.27th Jun 1921Box 54 \ 5  Scan153
Page 2 of a document discussing a less expensive material alternative to mica or micanite.27th Jun 1921Box 54 \ 5  Scan154
The ballast resistance wire for the 'Goshawk' battery ignition system.14th Jul 1921Box 54 \ 5  Scan155
The sparking characteristics of a new ballast resistance compared to the standard arrangement.14th Jul 1921Box 54 \ 5  Scan156
Drawing parts and specifications for the 'Goshawk' II Ballast Resistance.11th Jul 1921Box 54 \ 5  Scan157
Goshawk II battery ignition system and its ballast resistance design.19th Jul 1921Box 54 \ 5  Scan158
Features of the non-trembler battery electrical and ignition system for the 'Goshawk II'.29th Aug 1921Box 54 \ 5  Scan159
Continued discussion on engine ignition systems, hand starting, and back-firing.29th Aug 1921Box 54 \ 5  Scan160
The initial testing of a U.S.A. Bosch battery ignition system and comparing its components to company standards.5th Sep 1921Box 54 \ 5  Scan161
Report comparing condenser capacity and different battery ignition systems.5th Sep 1921Box 54 \ 5  Scan162
Revised specification for the Goshawk II battery ignition governor spring and advance timing.28th Oct 1921Box 54 \ 5  Scan163
Extract from a report on the Goshawk II engine's battery ignition system following a visit by Mr. Hives.9th Nov 1921Box 54 \ 5  Scan164
Design suggestions for Goshawk and other battery ignition systems to prevent energy losses.13th Nov 1922Box 54 \ 5  Scan165
Testing of condenser materials, modifications to coil construction, and ignition system failures at slow speeds.13th Nov 1922Box 54 \ 5  Scan166
Coil performance, requesting stabalite coils for a Goshawk, and establishing a 'figure of merit' test.11th Sep 1922Box 54 \ 5  Scan167
Comparing the benefits of battery versus magneto ignition systems for the 'Goshawk II' engine.28th Nov 1921Box 54 \ 5  Scan168
Extract from a report discussing battery ignition following a visit with the 'Goshawk II' vehicle.25th Nov 1921Box 54 \ 5  Scan169
Extract from a report detailing a visit to West Wittering regarding the Goshawk II.25th Nov 1921Box 54 \ 5  Scan170
Modifications to the battery ignition coil for the Goshawk engine due to high-speed performance issues.29th Dec 1921Box 54 \ 5  Scan171
Ignition system failings and potential improvements for the 40/50 model.29th Dec 1921Box 54 \ 5  Scan172
The performance variations of ignition coils and the role of condenser capacity.29th Dec 1921Box 54 \ 5  Scan173
Condenser capacity and its effect on ignition system performance, comparing mica and paper condensers.29th Dec 1921Box 54 \ 5  Scan174
The completion of the 'Goshawk' model, covering a 10,000-mile test, the ignition system, and starter components.29th Dec 1922Box 54 \ 5  Scan175
Development and selection of electrical components including the dynamo, switchbox, distributing board and lanterns.29th Dec 1921Box 54 \ 5  Scan176
Drawing Lec1499 which details a revised battery ignition with an improved condenser for the Goshawk 11.14th Dec 1921Box 54 \ 5  Scan177
Visit concerning battery ignition modifications for the Goshawk II engine.21th Dec 1921Box 54 \ 5  Scan178
Three modifications to the Goshawk 11 battery ignition system.31th Dec 1921Box 54 \ 5  Scan179
Recommendation to modify the 6.EX Car with fittings for low-grade petrol and a Goshawk type battery ignition for testing.16th Jan 1922Box 54 \ 5  Scan180
List of experimental points to be settled regarding the Goshawk ignition system.1st Feb 1922Box 54 \ 5  Scan181
The development status of Goshawk engine ignition system components, including coils, condensers, and cams.1st Feb 1922Box 54 \ 5  Scan182
Experiments and observations of ignition system components, including coils, distributors, sparking points, and governor characteristics.2nd Feb 1922Box 54 \ 5  Scan183
Production of a 'Goshawk' Ballast Resistance unit, pending confirmation of the resistance wire specifications.2nd Feb 1922Box 54 \ 5  Scan184
Request for the preparation of three experimental ballast resistances for the Goshawk ignition system.13th Feb 1922Box 54 \ 5  Scan185
Outlining the performance requirements for a battery ignition system for the Goshawk engine.14th Feb 1922Box 54 \ 5  Scan186
Updates and specifications for the Goshawk ignition system components.24th Feb 1922Box 54 \ 5  Scan187
The length of nickel ballast resistance wire for the Goshawk engine.2nd Mar 1922Box 54 \ 5  Scan188
Extract regarding a potential Goshawk engine battery ignition failure due to bunched wires.7th Mar 1922Box 54 \ 5  Scan189
Loose Goshawk ballast resistance terminal and a suggestion to include spring washers.29th Mar 1922Box 54 \ 5  Scan190
The lubrication of the cam for the ignition make and break on the Goshawk II engine.31th Mar 1922Box 54 \ 5  Scan191
The Goshawk II battery ignition and governor design.28th Mar 1922Box 54 \ 5  Scan192
The Goshawk II engine's ignition system and its safety gap feature.10th Apr 1922Box 54 \ 5  Scan193
Ignition issues for the Goshawk engine, with suggestions for modifications to the distributor cover and LT rocker spring.2nd Jun 1922Box 54 \ 5  Scan194
Spark plug adjustments to improve engine performance at slow and high speeds.2nd Jun 1922Box 54 \ 5  Scan195
Modifications for a Goshawk battery ignition distributor unit.14th Jun 1922Box 54 \ 5  Scan196
Method of fixing contact points and instructions for the governor mechanism.14th Jun 1922Box 54 \ 5  Scan197
Specification sheet listing the standard quantities for the Goshawk Ignition system.21th Aug 1922Box 54 \ 5  Scan198
Adaptation of a Goshawk 11 battery ignition to a Goshawk I chassis, referencing drawing No. Lec 1616.21th Aug 1922Box 54 \ 5  Scan199
Points from HS's visit to WW regarding the Bendix, water pump, and battery ignition.16th Aug 1922Box 54 \ 5  Scan200
On the correct method for connecting the Goshawk ballast resistance wire to its tag.25th Aug 1922Box 54 \ 5  Scan201
Proposing the use of a Goshawk battery ignition system on the 40/50 chassis.1st Aug 1922Box 54 \ 5  Scan202
Particulars of Ballast Resistance for a Goshawk Ignition system, as given on drawing D.50197.11th Sep 1922Box 54 \ 5  Scan203
Required modifications to the Goshawk Ignition & Lighting Switch.9th Sep 1922Box 54 \ 5  Scan204
Potential failures and suggested improvements for a switch component, including its brushes, terminals, casing, and washers.9th Sep 1922Box 54 \ 5  Scan205
Postscript about screw failure due to badly formed spring washers, with recommended modifications.5th Oct 1922Box 54 \ 5  Scan206
Mandatory modifications for the Goshawk 11 ignition coil.5th Oct 1922Box 54 \ 5  Scan207
Confirming an instruction to alter the length of the Goshawk ignition ballast resistance wire from 32' to 25'.5th Oct 1922Box 54 \ 5  Scan208
Arguing for fitting the 40/50 model with the governed ignition developed for the No. 6 Goshawk.17th Oct 1922Box 54 \ 5  Scan209
Engine starting issue due to the contact maker setting and ignition timing.19th Oct 1922Box 54 \ 5  Scan210
Goshawk ignition tests, detailing intermittent failures and suggesting modifications to condenser connections.25th Oct 1922Box 54 \ 5  Scan211
Alterations to condensers for the four Goshawk demonstration cars.31th Oct 1922Box 54 \ 5  Scan212
Battery ignition issues on the Goshawk engine, specifically the 'Neinst' effect on porcelain conductivity at high temperatures.31th Oct 1922Box 54 \ 5  Scan213
Use of vulcasbestos instead of asbestos for the Goshawk II ballast resistance.4th Nov 1922Box 54 \ 5  Scan214
Telegram about Goshawk battery ignition issues, specifically concerning coil insulation and colouring materials.9th Nov 1922Box 54 \ 5  Scan215
Materials for coil cases, comparing wood fillers with mouldensite and asbestos.9th Nov 1922Box 54 \ 5  Scan216
Insulating properties of bakelite in a Goshawk coil and proposing further testing.10th Nov 1922Box 54 \ 5  Scan217
List of suggestions for the design of Goshawk and other battery ignition systems to avoid energy loss.13th Nov 1922Box 54 \ 5  Scan218
Testing of materials for condensers, coil construction, and investigating ignition failures.13th Nov 1922Box 54 \ 5  Scan219
Continued discussion on testing and comparing experimental Stabalite and mouldensite ignition coils.13th Nov 1928Box 54 \ 5  Scan220
Efforts to improve the Goshawk II battery ignition coil's resistance to energy leakage.15th Nov 1922Box 54 \ 5  Scan221
Continued discussion on improving ignition coil and wiring design to reduce self-induction.15th Nov 1922Box 54 \ 5  Scan222
Specifying the standard ignition timing for the Goshawk engine.24th Nov 1922Box 54 \ 5  Scan223
Requesting experiments on the Goshawk engine's stabalite ignition coil and its ability to operate using dry batteries.30th Nov 1922Box 54 \ 5  Scan224
New Goshawk ignition arrangement for the coil, distributor, and wiring, along with proposed modifications.2nd Dec 1922Box 54 \ 5  Scan225
Modifications and associated drawings for the Goshawk II battery ignition system.8th Dec 1922Box 54 \ 5  Scan226
Improvements to the ignition coil, wiring layout, and component placement on the chassis.12th Aug 1922Box 54 \ 5  Scan227
Experiment to test the suitability of dry batteries for the Goshawk ignition system.1st Jan 1923Box 54 \ 5  Scan228
The performance of dry cell batteries, detailing tests on voltage, current, and suitability for engine ignition.1st Jan 1923Box 54 \ 5  Scan229
Continued page discussing the extra weight and activation time of cells.1st Jan 1923Box 54 \ 5  Scan230
Satisfaction of a battery and dynamo resistance unit scheme for Goshawk chassis delivery.4th Jan 1923Box 54 \ 5  Scan231
Production test and inspection procedure for the Goshawk ballast resistance for the ignition coil.12th Jan 1923Box 54 \ 5  Scan232
Production and modification of a Ballast Resistance for the Goshawk II engine.17th Jan 1923Box 54 \ 5  Scan233
Implementation of a double ignition system for the Goshawk model, detailing the use of different spark plugs and a 3-position switch.19th Jan 1923Box 54 \ 5  Scan234
Design improvements for coil cases and ignition system wiring.15th Feb 1923Box 54 \ 5  Scan235
The ignition system for the Goshawk engine, recommending a primary battery ignition with a magneto as a backup.15th Feb 1923Box 54 \ 5  Scan236
Requirements for a three-position ignition switch for the 40/50 and 20 HP models.13th Jan 1923Box 54 \ 5  Scan237
Technical memorandum discussing failures and proposing solutions for the ignition and dynamo on the 4-Goshawk II.7th Mar 1923Box 54 \ 5  Scan238
Unsuitability of tan fibre material for the Goshawk ballast resistance compared to vulcasbestos.13th Mar 1923Box 54 \ 5  Scan239
Extract discussing the failure of ignition contacts on electrical equipment and the remedial action taken.26th Mar 1923Box 54 \ 5  Scan240
The ignition system for the Goshawk engine, proposing a dual battery and magneto setup.26th Apr 1923Box 54 \ 5  Scan241
Design considerations for a magneto, including spark control, dimensions, materials, and coupling mechanism.26th Apr 1923Box 54 \ 5  Scan242
Dynamometer test comparing a Magneto ignition system with a Goshawk battery ignition system.14th Jun 1923Box 54 \ 5  Scan243


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