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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 result of changing a coil and requesting the old one be returned for examination.17th May 1929Box 57 \ 2  Scan017
Letter responding to a query about 'Delco' ignition systems, detailing the development of coils and contact points.17th May 1929Box 57 \ 2  Scan018
Page two of a letter discussing the longevity and performance of ignition coils, focusing on insulation and ballast resistance.21th May 1930Box 57 \ 2  Scan019
The return of specific parts for chassis GYL-61 for severe testing and reporting.21th May 1930Box 57 \ 2  Scan020
Returned parts for chassis GYL-61 and clarifying a previous communication.29th May 1930Box 57 \ 2  Scan021
Faulty battery ignition parts from a 20 HP Chassis, GYL-61.30th May 1930Box 57 \ 2  Scan022
Analysis of faulty battery ignition parts from a 20 HP chassis, identifying bad contact points as the likely cause of failure.2nd Jun 1930Box 57 \ 2  Scan023
Persistent ignition issues on chassis GYL-61, suggesting a deeper problem than the contact points.2nd Jun 1930Box 57 \ 2  Scan024
Responding to a request for a report on faulty battery ignition parts for chassis GYL-61.5th Jun 1930Box 57 \ 2  Scan025
Diagnostic memo on faulty battery ignition parts and potential causes for failure on a 20 HP chassis.5th Jun 1930Box 57 \ 2  Scan026
Misfire issue due to contact gap closure, proposing a distributor modification on chassis GYL-61.5th Jun 1930Box 57 \ 2  Scan027
Investigation report into engine misfiring on a 20/25 HP chassis, caused by temperature-related variations in the contact breaker gap.6th Jun 1930Box 57 \ 2  Scan028
Short typed memo regarding faulty battery ignition parts for a vehicle.12th Jun 1930Box 57 \ 2  Scan029
Return of faulty battery ignition parts for chassis GYL-61.6th Jun 1930Box 57 \ 2  Scan030
Arranging the return of faulty battery ignition parts taken from chassis GYL-61.6th Jun 1930Box 57 \ 2  Scan031
Returned parts for chassis GYL-61 and who to debit for repairs.14th Jul 1930Box 57 \ 2  Scan032
Internal memorandum regarding the allocation of repair costs for chassis GYL-61.8th Jul 1930Box 57 \ 2  Scan033
Examination report on ignition units (GLN-15), identifying faulty operation due to impurities in the coil's paraffin wax insulation.30th Dec 1930Box 57 \ 2  Scan034
The investigation of an ignition coil failure on chassis GLN-15, which occurs only when hot.1st Jan 1931Box 57 \ 2  Scan035
Letter from a repair department regarding a persistent engine misfire issue on a customer's car.19th Feb 1931Box 57 \ 2  Scan036
Complaint about a defective coil from chassis GLN.60, sent for examination and repair.31th Dec 1931Box 57 \ 2  Scan037
The dismantling and fault analysis of a non-standard experimental coil from chassis GLN.60.4th Jan 1932Box 57 \ 2  Scan038
Letter detailing an intermittent misfiring and ignition trouble with a 20 HP model car.14th May 1929Box 57 \ 2  Scan039
Letter from Peto & Radford discussing ignition trouble and the reliability of 'Delco' coils.16th May 1929Box 57 \ 2  Scan040
The examination of a faulty dynamo and cutout, identifying a bent contact spring as the cause of over-voltage.25th Jun 1927Box 57 \ 2  Scan041
Burnt platinum-tipped rocker arm on Chassis No.95-MC, attributing the fault to oil vapour.30th Oct 1925Box 57 \ 2  Scan042
Issues with the platinum points on chassis GCK-70, suggesting the replacement of the ignition coil and distributor for investigation.6th Sep 1926Box 57 \ 2  Scan043
Customer complaint about the short life of platinum points on chassis GCK-70.5th Nov 1926Box 57 \ 2  Scan044
Failure of bakelite battery ignition H.T. rotors due to tracking.6th Jul 1927Box 57 \ 2  Scan045
Failure of the 20 HP distributor rotor and proposed solutions.11th Apr 1929Box 57 \ 2  Scan046
Requesting particulars about a dynamo failure on a 20 HP India chassis.27th Oct 1926Box 57 \ 2  Scan047
20-HP vehicle complaint regarding a defective dynamo and the compilation of a complaint list.28th Oct 1926Box 57 \ 2  Scan048
20 HP dynamo with solder thrown out of the commutator, sent for inspection.24th Nov 1926Box 57 \ 2  Scan049
Letter regarding the examination of a 20 HP Dynamo with a faulty negative brush causing solder to run.26th Nov 1926Box 57 \ 2  Scan050
Note regarding a 20 HP dynamo from chassis 54S9 returned to the Works for repair.28th Nov 1926Box 57 \ 2  Scan051
Instruction sheet requesting the inspection of two dynamos from Cricklewood.6th Dec 1926Box 57 \ 2  Scan052
Instruction note regarding a dynamo from a customer's car, requesting a report on its failure.8th Dec 1926Box 57 \ 2  Scan053
Report outlining the reasons for failure of a 20 HP Dynamo, number 132.6th Dec 1926Box 57 \ 2  Scan054
Request to the Test Department to quieten a dynamo that moans at low and medium speeds.13th Dec 1926Box 57 \ 2  Scan055
Faults found in a 20 HP Dynamo No. 896 from chassis GMK.25.15th Dec 1926Box 57 \ 2  Scan056
Noisy 20 HP dynamos after repair.15th Dec 1926Box 57 \ 2  Scan057
The failure of a 20 HP dynamo from chassis GA.54, detailing issues with the control brush setting and commutator micas.15th Dec 1926Box 57 \ 2  Scan058
Noise issue of a Dynamo S.5.H. and proposed solutions for modification and testing.16th Dec 1926Box 57 \ 2  Scan059
The dispatch of two machines used on an experimental car.16th Dec 1926Box 57 \ 2  Scan060
Fault report on Dynamo No.171 from chassis CMK.40, detailing issues with brush fitting and commutator sparking.16th Dec 1926Box 57 \ 2  Scan061
Faults and investigations on several 20 HP dynamos.22th Dec 1926Box 57 \ 2  Scan062
Continued memorandum regarding the conditions for inspecting returned dynamos.22th Dec 1926Box 57 \ 2  Scan063
The faults found in two 20 HP dynamos, No. 94 and No. 340.22th Dec 1926Box 57 \ 2  Scan064
Return and examination of five dynamos.14th Dec 1926Box 57 \ 2  Scan065
20 HP dynamo, number 330, removed from chassis 71A4 for examination.30th Dec 1926Box 57 \ 2  Scan066
Possible cause for a dynamo failure on a 20 HP car, attributing it to a weak brush spring or an external circuit fault.6th Jan 1927Box 57 \ 2  Scan067
The failure analysis of a 20 HP Dynamo No. 155 from chassis 52-S-7.13th Jan 1927Box 57 \ 2  Scan068
To Mr. Clark regarding an adjustment made to a 20 HP dynamo control.4th Feb 1927Box 57 \ 2  Scan069
Returned Dynamo from Chassis GSK-76 due to a complaint of low output.28th Feb 1927Box 57 \ 2  Scan070
Instructions regarding a noisy Dynamo (20HP) returned from the Test Department.22th Mar 1924Box 57 \ 2  Scan071
Repair history of dynamo No.94.25th Mar 1927Box 57 \ 2  Scan072
Faulty dynamo returned from chassis 63-H6 for examination.25th Mar 1927Box 57 \ 2  Scan073
Recurring fault with a 20 HP Dynamo, No.94, where solder repeatedly runs from the commutator.28th Mar 1927Box 57 \ 2  Scan074
Persistent faults found in a 20 HP Dynamo No.94, ex chassis 63-H6, with recommended corrections.28th Mar 1927Box 57 \ 2  Scan075
Complaints and repairs for 20 HP and 40/50 HP dynamos returned between January and March 1927.30th Mar 1927Box 57 \ 2  Scan076
Instruction sheet regarding the examination of a returned Dynamo NU132 from chassis 72A-O.25th Apr 1927Box 57 \ 2  Scan077
Inspection report on a 20 HP Dynamo No. 132 from chassis 72-AO, detailing issues with the control brush setting and commutator micas.27th Apr 1927Box 57 \ 2  Scan078
Instruction to examine dynamo No 1749 from chassis C.U.R. 30 and forward a report.27th Apr 1927Box 57 \ 2  Scan079
Examination of Dynamo No.1749 from chassis GUK.30, concluding an external fault caused over-voltage running.30th Apr 1927Box 57 \ 2  Scan080
Instructions regarding the examination and reporting on a returned 20 HP Dynamo No 1307.11th May 1927Box 57 \ 2  Scan081
Examination report on a 20 HP Dynamo, No.1307, detailing issues with stiff brushes, overheating, and excessive lubrication.16th May 1927Box 57 \ 2  Scan082
The condition of three 20 HP dynamos received from Cricklewood.21th May 1927Box 57 \ 2  Scan083
Faults found in three 20 HP dynamos from various chassis.30th May 1927Box 57 \ 2  Scan084
Modification and production of a 20 HP Dynamo L.70.30th May 1927Box 57 \ 2  Scan085
Instruction to examine Dynamo No. 371 from Chassis GRK78, noting its previous history with Chassis 69 H.9th Jun 1927Box 57 \ 2  Scan086
Instruction sheet detailing issues with a dynamo and cutout from chassis G.S.K. 38, requesting an examination and report.23th Jun 1927Box 57 \ 2  Scan087
Examination and test report for Dynamo No. 371 from Chassis GRK. 78, detailing faults found and its return.14th Jun 1927Box 57 \ 2  Scan088
Examination report on a faulty dynamo and cutout from a 20 HP chassis GSK.38.25th Jun 1927Box 57 \ 2  Scan089
Instruction memo to Mr Clarke regarding a faulty dynamo on chassis C.A.K.5.29th Jun 1927Box 57 \ 2  Scan090
The test results of a 20 HP Dynamo No. 775 from chassis GAK.5, which was reported to fail to charge.11th Jul 1927Box 57 \ 2  Scan091
Instructions to examine Dynamo No. 235 from Chassis 53 S.4 due to melted solder.13th Jul 1927Box 57 \ 2  Scan092
Instruction note regarding a returned dynamo from chassis C.746 where the commutator has been polished.13th Jul 1927Box 57 \ 2  Scan093
Inspection report on faulty 20hp dynamos from two different chassis.14th Jul 1924Box 57 \ 2  Scan094
Instruction sheet detailing a failure analysis of an electrical component, focusing on brushes, the commutator, and the charging circuit.29th Jun 1920Box 57 \ 2  Scan095
Works instruction sheet detailing the faults causing a machine failure.29th Jun 1920Box 57 \ 2  Scan096
Two 20 HP dynamos, one from chassis GF.46 and the other 55.S.4.1st Jul 1927Box 57 \ 2  Scan097
Inspection report on two faulty 20 HP dynamos, numbers 671 and 235.14th Jul 1927Box 57 \ 2  Scan098
Report continuation page detailing faults leading to a machine failure.18th Aug 1927Box 57 \ 2  Scan099
Complaints and findings related to 20 HP dynamos from four different chassis.18th Aug 1927Box 57 \ 2  Scan100
Instruction sheet requesting a report on solder running from two different vehicle chassis.25th Aug 1927Box 57 \ 2  Scan101
Inspection report on a returned 20 HP Dynamo No.489 from chassis 47-G.5.30th Aug 1927Box 57 \ 2  Scan102
Instruction memo regarding the inspection of two faulty 20 HP dynamos.31th Aug 1927Box 57 \ 2  Scan103
The failure analysis of two 20 HP dynamos from chassis 50 S.1 and GHK.78.2nd Sep 1927Box 57 \ 2  Scan104
Continuation page stating that it is unnecessary to receive further machines as the causes of failure are sufficiently known.2nd Sep 1927Box 57 \ 2  Scan105
Instruction sheet detailing the investigation of faulty 20 HP 57 Segment Dynamos.3rd Nov 1927Box 57 \ 2  Scan106
Fault report detailing issues with solder running on two separate components, one of which also had sticky brushes.4th Nov 1927Box 57 \ 2  Scan107
The inspection results for three failed 20 HP dynamos.4th Nov 1927Box 57 \ 2  Scan108
Faulty Dynamo received from customer Mrs Titley for chassis GYK-39, requesting an examination and report.5th Jan 1928Box 57 \ 2  Scan109
Requesting a reply for a report on a 20 HP Dynamo removed from chassis GYK-39.13th Jan 1928Box 57 \ 2  Scan110
Faulty Dynamo received from a customer's chassis.20th Jan 1928Box 57 \ 2  Scan111
Modifications for a special winding on a 20 HP chassis dynamo armature.27th Feb 1928Box 57 \ 2  Scan112
Experiment to alter characteristics on chassis GCK76 for Mr. J. Bartram.24th Feb 1928Box 57 \ 2  Scan113
Confirming alterations to a 20 HP dynamo armature winding.24th Feb 1928Box 57 \ 2  Scan114
Typed letter responding to a customer query regarding dynamo charging capacity for chassis GCK-76.27th Feb 1928Box 57 \ 2  Scan115
Faulty 20 HP dynamo from chassis GHJ-34 which fails to charge, and querying which account to charge for the repair.3rd Mar 1928Box 57 \ 2  Scan116


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