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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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Engine performance data from Test 2 and Test 3, comparing magneto and battery ignition systems.16th Jun 1923Box 54 \ 5  Scan244
Engine performance test results comparing magneto and battery ignition systems.16th Jun 1923Box 54 \ 5  Scan245
Faults and improvements for Goshawk electrical units.1st Jul 1923Box 54 \ 5  Scan246
Extract from a memo discussing progress on electrical work for ignition systems.20th Sep 1923Box 54 \ 5  Scan247
The relative timing of the battery ignition and magneto.17th Oct 1923Box 54 \ 5  Scan248
Modifications to rotor blades to address magneto spark issues.17th Oct 1923Box 54 \ 5  Scan249
Starting issues with the Goshawk engine's battery ignition system.9th Jan 1924Box 54 \ 5  Scan250
Goshawk engine battery and magneto ignition diagram graph.1st Nov 1933Box 54 \ 5  Scan251
Developing a formula for the ignition break position for starting the Goshawk engine.9th Jan 1924Box 54 \ 5  Scan252
Calculation of ignition timing parameters and conditions required for an engine starting spark.9th Jan 1924Box 54 \ 5  Scan253
Page from a report analyzing spark timing and ignition settings with mathematical calculations.9th Jan 1924Box 54 \ 5  Scan254
List of tests and calculations for a battery ignition system.31th Jul 1924Box 54 \ 5  Scan255
Change log tracking modifications for battery ignition coils.31th Jul 1924Box 54 \ 5  Scan256
Specification sheet for a standard tall stabalite encased battery ignition coil.29th Apr 1924Box 54 \ 5  Scan257
Specifications and test conditions for a contact breaker and secondary coil on a 20 HP chassis.5th Apr 1924Box 54 \ 5  Scan258
Continued analysis of current consumption variations at different speeds, comparing observed and calculated values for ignition systems.29th Apr 1924Box 54 \ 5  Scan259
Ignition energy consumption, ballast resistance, and the performance of tungsten points.29th Apr 1924Box 54 \ 5  Scan260
Continued report on the performance of points, noting issues of burning or pitting and referencing a previous bench test.29th Apr 1924Box 54 \ 5  Scan261
Graph of current consumption curves for a standard tall coil in a Stabalite case at 8 and 12 volts.1st Jul 1932Box 54 \ 5  Scan262
Graph of the Gap-Make Ratio curve versus the Primary Gap for a standard Goshawk distributor.14th Mar 1934Box 54 \ 5  Scan263
Data table showing variations with 'Steel VI' without expansion, based on speed fraction and efficiency calculations.5th May 1924Box 54 \ 5  Scan264
Establishing a standard for chemical leak utility tests for magneto and battery ignition systems.5th May 1924Box 54 \ 5  Scan265
Comparison of calculated and observed average current values showing the effect of make-ratio variation for a standard tall coil and distributor.22th May 1924Box 54 \ 5  Scan266
Investigation into wire breakage on the 20 HP. type of ballast resistance.27th May 1924Box 54 \ 5  Scan267
From EFC to BY concerning the inability to obtain ballast resistances for experimental cars.29th May 1924Box 54 \ 5  Scan268
The replacement and examination of 20 HP ballast resistances.3rd Jun 1924Box 54 \ 5  Scan269
Experiments and results on Goshawk ballast resistances.11th Jun 1924Box 54 \ 5  Scan270
Quality of wire and the oxidization of resistances.11th Jun 1924Box 54 \ 5  Scan271
Test report on the deterioration of nickel ballast resistance wire under various conditions.6th Jun 1924Box 54 \ 5  Scan272
Investigation into the deterioration and failure of Ballast Resistance Wires.18th Jun 1924Box 54 \ 5  Scan273
Dispatch of curves for automatic advance on the EAC.II and 20 HP engines.27th Aug 1924Box 54 \ 5  Scan274
Explaining the use and application of various ignition and magneto specification curves for setting engine requirements.27th Aug 1924Box 54 \ 5  Scan275
Comparing engine performance curves and automatic advance characteristics.27th Aug 1924Box 54 \ 5  Scan276
Breakdown of ignition advance curves into sub-groups for different engine and magneto configurations.27th Aug 1924Box 54 \ 5  Scan277
The average advance curves for various Scintilla magnetos and their application to an engine.27th Aug 1924Box 54 \ 5  Scan278
Adjustments to magneto and battery ignition specifications, particularly for the EAC.2 engine.27th Aug 1924Box 54 \ 5  Scan279
Synchronizing magneto and battery ignition systems and a formula for flick start retard.27th Aug 1924Box 54 \ 5  Scan280
Continued discussion on the 20 HP battery ignition governor spring and distributor speed limits.27th Aug 1924Box 54 \ 5  Scan281
Graph showing the required ignition advance range against engine speed for a 20 HP engine.3rd Feb 1922Box 54 \ 5  Scan282
Table of electrical measurements and running quantities for a standard ignition system.25th Mar 1925Box 54 \ 5  Scan283
Instruction sheet detailing a new sheet aluminium cover for the ballast resistance on the dash.24th Apr 1925Box 54 \ 5  Scan284
Instruction suggesting a cover for the ballast resistance be standardized on the 20HP chassis.20th Aug 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan285
Strongly criticizing drawing D Scheme 255 for a 20 HP battery ignition system, highlighting numerous design flaws.10th Aug 1925Box 54 \ 5  Scan286
13,000-mile fault-free test of a ballast resistance cover and questioning its necessity.23th Sep 1925Box 54 \ 5  Scan287
Decision not to fit the Ballast Resistance Cover at the present time.25th Sep 1925Box 54 \ 5  Scan288
Extract from a report on the performance of a 20 HP car in France, detailing issues with ignition and lamps.29th Sep 1921Box 54 \ 5  Scan289
Chassis 10-GII after 2948 miles, detailing the state of the battery ignition system.12th Apr 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan290
Battery ignition issues for chassis 10-GIII after completing 7526 miles.23th Apr 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan291
Chassis -10.GIII after 10,027 miles, concerning the battery ignition system.4th May 1926Box 54 \ 5  Scan292
Improvements to the battery ignition contact points for Phantom, 20HP, and Silver Ghost models.25th Jan 1927Box 54 \ 5  Scan293
Ignition system components, including contact materials and distributor design.4th Feb 1927Box 54 \ 5  Scan294
Satisfaction with a new trials car and improvements for the Phantom & 20 HP models, including parts stock management.4th Feb 1927Box 54 \ 5  Scan295
Reply concerning electrical troubles with magneto and battery ignition points on various car models.14th Feb 1927Box 54 \ 5  Scan296
The performance of magneto distributor points and dynamo brushes for the 20 HP model.10th May 1927Box 54 \ 5  Scan297
Chassis 10G3 after a 10,000 mile test in France, detailing ignition issues.10th May 1927Box 54 \ 5  Scan298
Dual versus single ignition for India engines, referencing the 20 HP and Lorraine Dietrich engines.7th Mar 1928Box 54 \ 5  Scan299
Continued analysis of spark advance with single versus dual ignition, comparing different engines and compression ratios.7th Mar 1928Box 54 \ 5  Scan300
The effectiveness of turbulent heads versus synchronised ignition in reducing spark advance and detonation on 20 HP and Phantom engines.7th Mar 1928Box 54 \ 5  Scan301
Ignition timing for turbulent heads and recommending opposed dual ignition for the new India engine.7th Mar 1928Box 54 \ 5  Scan302
Graph showing the necessary minimum ignition advance for full power on a 20 HP engine.7th Mar 1928Box 54 \ 5  Scan303
Graph of ignition advance curves for different Phantom engine configurations against engine RPM.25th Oct 1928Box 54 \ 5  Scan304
The factors affecting the position of the ignition lever for starting on the Phantom and 20 HP models.25th Oct 1928Box 54 \ 5  Scan305
Instructions for diagnosing and adjusting ignition timing and related components on 20 HP and Phantom chassis.25th Oct 1928Box 54 \ 5  Scan306
Page detailing fault analysis for ignition timing, concerning the contact breaker's make ratio and the retard quadrant position.30th Oct 1928Box 54 \ 5  Scan307
Development of a formula to determine the ignition break position for starting the engine.30th Oct 1928Box 54 \ 5  Scan308
Technical analysis of engine ignition timing and spark generation.30th Oct 1928Box 54 \ 5  Scan309
Technical analysis of ignition spark timing and retard settings, including a formula.17th Dec 1928Box 54 \ 5  Scan310
Investigating and resolving misfires on the 20-HP battery ignition system by fitting a special ballast.17th Dec 1928Box 54 \ 5  Scan311
Testing of an experimental ballast resistance for a 20 HP battery ignition system.18th Dec 1928Box 54 \ 5  Scan312
Query regarding the feasibility of raising the ignition tower without impeding access to the No.1 sparking plug.18th Jan 1929Box 54 \ 5  Scan313
Instruction sheet detailing ignition tests on a 20 HP chassis, comparing ballast resistances and ignition systems.25th Mar 1929Box 54 \ 5  Scan314
Report page on ignition performance testing with different ballast resistances at various voltages.9th Dec 1924Box 54 \ 5  Scan315
Ignition system performance, noting issues with magneto ignition when the engine is hot and at low speeds.9th Dec 1924Box 54 \ 5  Scan316
Extract from a report suggesting a second ignition coil as a standby instead of a magneto for the 20 HP car.4th Dec 1929Box 54 \ 5  Scan317
Intermittent ignition coil failures on the 20 HP model, referencing specific chassis and a concerning comment from the Managing Director of Bosch Co.19th May 1930Box 54 \ 5  Scan318
Battery ignition distributor rotor failures during endurance tests and recommendations for increasing insulation thickness.20th May 1930Box 54 \ 5  Scan319
Ballast resistances and tungsten contact point failures for a 20 HP chassis for Rugeroni.28th May 1930Box 54 \ 5  Scan320
Returned parts for a 20 HP chassis GYL-61 and correcting a previous communication error.29th May 1930Box 54 \ 5  Scan321
The condition of faulty battery ignition parts from a 20 HP Chassis GYL-61.19th May 1930Box 54 \ 5  Scan322
Confirming a verbal arrangement to change the spark plug gap for a 20/25 HP chassis with battery ignition.2nd Jun 1930Box 54 \ 5  Scan323
Persistent intermittent ignition failures on chassis GYL-61 and requesting diagnostic suggestions.3rd Jun 1930Box 54 \ 5  Scan324
Potential causes of intermittent ignition failure on a 20 HP. Chassis GYL-61.5th Jun 1930Box 54 \ 5  Scan325
Engine misfire caused by contact gap wear and a proposed distributor modification.5th Jun 1930Box 54 \ 5  Scan326
Investigation into a misfiring issue on a 20/25 HP customer chassis, caused by the ignition contact breaker gap.6th Jun 1930Box 54 \ 5  Scan327
Seizing battery ignition contact lever pivot, with a suggestion for a self-lubricating design.14th Aug 1930Box 54 \ 5  Scan328
Inquiry into cases of seizure of the battery ignition contact breaker lever on its pivot.8th Sep 1930Box 54 \ 5  Scan329
The seizure of the battery ignition contact breaker lever on its pivot due to a lack of lubrication.9th Sep 1930Box 54 \ 5  Scan330
Seizure of the battery ignition contact breaker lever on its pivot.22th Sep 1930Box 54 \ 5  Scan331
The seizing of the battery ignition contact lever pivot due to lubrication and rust issues.23th Sep 1930Box 54 \ 5  Scan332
Modifications for a self-lubricating pivot pin, tested on chassis 10-G3.23th Sep 1930Box 54 \ 5  Scan333
Letter to Mr. G.R.N. Minchin regarding 20 HP ignition, misfiring, and condenser points.24th Sep 1930Box 54 \ 5  Scan334
Letter to Messrs. Peto & Radford regarding the testing of lower capacity condensers to fix a misfiring issue.24th Sep 1930Box 54 \ 5  Scan335
Material changes for the battery ignition contact lever pivot to prevent corrosion.29th Sep 1930Box 54 \ 5  Scan336
Adjustments to the distributor and sparking plug gaps for the 20/25 HP ignition system.4th Nov 1930Box 54 \ 5  Scan337
Experiments investigating sparking over within the distributor of a 20/25 ignition system.9th Nov 1930Box 54 \ 5  Scan338
Tests of the 20/25 ignition system, finding the coil voltage insufficient and requesting a new design.4th Dec 1930Box 54 \ 5  Scan339
Proposal to test a 20/25 HP engine with an interlaced crank, questioning the ignition coil's performance at high speeds.12th Dec 1930Box 54 \ 5  Scan340
The 20/25 HP coil ignition, advising that spark plug gaps should be checked (.020) and plugs kept clean, rather than replacing the coil.15th Dec 1930Box 54 \ 5  Scan341
Investigation into battery ignition misfiring on the 20/25 HP engine, leading to a reduction in sparking plug gap size.7th Dec 1930Box 54 \ 5  Scan342
Sparking plug voltage tests carried out on 20/25 and 40/50 chassis.7th Dec 1930Box 54 \ 5  Scan343


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