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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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Request to verify the suitability of various types of plugs for Merlin engines prior to flight tests.16th Oct 1935Box 58 \ 2  Scan242
Letter from the Air Ministry regarding the testing and development of sample sparking plugs with integral screening.16th Oct 1935Box 58 \ 2  Scan243
Inclusion of K.L.G. plugs in a signed contract with the Yugoslav Government.30th Oct 1935Box 58 \ 2  Scan244
Letter from the Air Ministry regarding two new types of screened sparking plugs, Lodge X.496 and Lodge X.506, being sent for suitability assessment.1st Nov 1935Box 58 \ 2  Scan245
Letter regarding the submission of spark plugs for testing and evaluation.7th Nov 1935Box 58 \ 2  Scan246
Letter from the Air Ministry concerning the suitability of two types of radio-screened spark plugs for the Merlin engine.1st Nov 1935Box 58 \ 2  Scan247
Request to arrange for a joiner to make three small wooden racks for a sparking plug service bench.8th Nov 1935Box 58 \ 2  Scan248
Request to order K.L.G. pressure testing apparatus for aero integral screened plug tests.8th Nov 1935Box 58 \ 2  Scan249
Request to obtain two dies for cleaning sparking plug threads.8th Nov 1935Box 58 \ 2  Scan250
Letter to the Air Ministry regarding the suitability of Lodge integral screened plugs for Kestrel and Merlin engines.8th Nov 1935Box 58 \ 2  Scan251
The unsuitability of type X.506 plugs for the E. engine, with details on electrical bench tests.8th Nov 1935Box 58 \ 2  Scan252
Letter from Rotax Limited requesting details of spark plugs used in aero engines for voltage testing purposes.8th Nov 1935Box 58 \ 2  Scan253
Letter detailing the results of aero sparking plug voltage tests for Merlin and Kestrel engines.11th Nov 1935Box 58 \ 2  Scan254
Internal order for K.L.G. Pressure Testing Apparatus for integral screened plug tests.1st Nov 1935Box 58 \ 2  Scan255
Letter from the Air Ministry querying the design specifications for radio screened plugs on Kestrel engines.12th Nov 1935Box 58 \ 2  Scan256
On agreed dimensions for Merlin engine sparking plugs.18th Nov 1935Box 58 \ 2  Scan257
Testing of B.G. plugs by the Dutch Air Command and a proposal for a new type.19th Nov 1935Box 58 \ 2  Scan258
The testing of B.G. plugs for Holland on Kestrel engines.20th Nov 1935Box 58 \ 2  Scan259
Invoice from La Bougie B.G. for 12 sample spark plugs with elbows and sleeves for demonstration.25th Nov 1935Box 58 \ 2  Scan260
Dispatch of a sample batch of 'B.G.' plugs for testing and a request for a report.28th Nov 1935Box 58 \ 2  Scan261
List of suitable sparking plugs for Kestrel, Buzzard, and Merlin engines.29th Nov 1935Box 58 \ 2  Scan262
Internal request to order two specific types of sparking plugs.3rd Dec 1935Box 58 \ 2  Scan263
Letter to Messrs. K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Ltd. requesting descriptive booklets for foreign buyers.6th Dec 1935Box 58 \ 2  Scan264
Letter to Imperial Airways requesting feedback on the 'Wizard' type sparking plug.7th Dec 1935Box 58 \ 2  Scan265
Letter from Imperial Airways concerning the performance and oiling issues of 'Wizard' spark plugs.9th Dec 1935Box 58 \ 2  Scan266
Letter from an Engineer Superintendent discussing sparking plug oiling and an experiment to diagnose the cause.9th Dec 1935Box 58 \ 2  Scan267
Request to prepare H.T. ignition cables with B.G. plugs for testing for the Dutch Air Ministry.10th Dec 1935Box 58 \ 2  Scan268
Letter discussing the performance and reliability of K.L.G. Wizard sparking plugs in aircraft engines.21th Dec 1935Box 58 \ 2  Scan269
The performance of 14 m.m. Wizard spark plugs in various aircraft engines.21th Dec 1935Box 58 \ 2  Scan270
The performance and testing of various spark plugs in high-duty aircraft engines.21th Dec 1935Box 58 \ 2  Scan271
Letter to A.J. Rowledge regarding the development of a new engine and the potential use of Wizard sparking plugs.21th Dec 1935Box 58 \ 2  Scan272
Letter to The Breeze Corporation Inc. inquiring about radio ignition shielding for aero engines.21th Dec 1935Box 58 \ 2  Scan273
Cancelling instructions for starter plugs and sockets for prototype Merlin engines.30th Dec 1935Box 58 \ 2  Scan274
The urgent need for flight tests on Lodge and K.L.G. sparking plugs for the Merlin engine.31th Dec 1935Box 58 \ 2  Scan275
The fitting and servicing of sparking plugs for the Merlin Engine in a Horsley aircraft.2nd Jan 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan276
Request for one set of inlet plug ignition cables to be made for a Merlin E engine.10th Jan 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan277
The change in finish for Bentley sparking plugs to cadmium plated.14th Jan 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan278
Order for one dozen aero sparking plug setting gauges.16th Jan 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan279
Modifications to the Merlin 'E' engine's sparking plug connections and housing, including blueprints.16th Jan 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan280
Obtaining a new wireless plug for Chassis 32-EX.18th Jan 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan281
Trouble with sparking plugs on Mark IV 'Osprey' machines at Lee-on-the-Solent.21th Jan 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan282
Sparking plug trouble on an 'Osprey' aircraft, leading to engine cutting out.23th Jan 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan283
Different spark plug types and performance issues from various locations.23th Jan 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan284
Trouble with sparking plugs on Merlin engines due to leaded fuel and proposing a solution.27th Jan 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan285
Requesting test results for B.G. Plugs, initially tested due to interest from the Dutch Government.1st Feb 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan286
Testing B.G. plugs on a Kestrel engine, suggesting a full throttle test before a final report.3rd Feb 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan287
Increased complaints of sparking plug trouble on Bentley cars compared to other models.6th Feb 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan288
Sparking plug issues and misfiring in Bentley Engines related to deposits left by different types of fuel.5th Feb 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan289
Pre-ignition and mica insulation flaking issues with Bentley sparking plugs.10th Feb 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan290
Letter from AIRCO LIMITED regarding a Radio Screening Harness for engine testing.17th Feb 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan291
Request to return Merlin E.5 type-test sparking plugs to Lodge and K.L.G. for inspection.18th Feb 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan292
Letter from Imperial Airways regarding the performance of K.L.G. Wizard Sparking Plugs.22th Feb 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan293
Letter from Chief Engineer H.L. Hall to a Mr. West, proposing a lunch meeting to discuss ignition troubles in modern high-duty engines.24th Feb 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan294
Letter to Imperial Airways regarding a 'Wizard' plug sample and a proposed meeting.24th Feb 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan295
The difficulties of using bottom-seated sparking plugs on Merlin engines and a proposed solution.24th Feb 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan296
Copy of a letter from the Royal Air Force regarding the service life and maintenance of K.L.G. V7/3B sparking plugs in an Osprey aircraft's Kestrel V engine.24th Feb 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan297
Incorrect spares and tools, specifically the spark plug gap gauge and tappet adjustment tool, for the 4 1/4 Litre Bentley.25th Feb 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan298
The unsuitability of the existing sparking plug gap setting gauge on the 4 1/4 litre Bentley.27th Feb 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan299
Letter to Airco Ltd. regarding test results for B.G. Sparking Plugs, noting a 'Pin holed' insulation fault.27th Feb 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan300
Requesting a Yale lock for a sparking plug cupboard due to ongoing pilfering.27th Feb 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan301
Letter from AIRCO Limited regarding tests on B.G. Sparking Plugs and communication with their Paris Factory.28th Feb 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan302
Letter from Ethyl Export Corporation regarding the testing of a type 300A-1 H-T sparking plug.2nd Mar 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan303
Letter from G.M.S. Plugs concessionaires to Bentley Motors requesting feedback on spark plug tests.3rd Mar 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan304
Letter to Messrs. Crerar, Morgan & Co. Ltd. regarding the unsuitability of their H.S. type sparking plugs for Bentley engines.4th Mar 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan305
Letter from Crerar, Morgan & Co. Ltd. regarding the performance of their G.M.S. spark plugs with leaded fuel.5th Mar 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan306
Customer complaint about faulty sparking plugs for chassis GLJ-35, which were replaced and sent for testing.5th Mar 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan307
Response to a report on the condition of a 'Demon' K.4498 aircraft's Kestrel engine, discussing bracing wires and sparking plugs.13th Mar 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan308
Sent to Hucknall with a blueprint detailing the dimensions for a plug to be fitted in the Merlin E engine.16th Mar 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan309
Request for test results on B.G. plugs, advising caution in the response to prevent use for publicity.17th Mar 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan310
Follow-up request for test results on B.G. plugs, cautioning against their use for publicity purposes.17th Mar 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan311
Testing of B.G. sparking plugs for Kestrel engines.24th Mar 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan312
Installation inspection of type R.868 Integral Screened Sparking Plugs on a Merlin-Horsley engine.24th Mar 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan313
Investigation into the excessive use and expenditure of sparking plugs for aero engine test beds.27th Mar 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan314
Letter from French spark plug manufacturer LA BOUGIE B. G. regarding test results and future collaboration.31th Mar 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan315
Letter responding to a query about the status of sparkling plugs undergoing engine tests.2nd Apr 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan316
The order of sparking plugs for a Kestrel XVI engine.2nd Apr 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan317
Appropriate spark plugs for Kestrel XVI engines intended for Yugoslavia.8th Apr 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan318
Letter from French spark plug manufacturer B.G. regarding plug tests and a presentation to the Dutch Government.10th Apr 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan319
Requisition list for apparatus required for servicing sparking plugs at Hucknall.16th Apr 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan320
Procedure for conducting sparking plug voltage tests on Merlin engines at high altitudes.23th Apr 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan321
Concluding remarks on tests for magneto development for high altitudes on the Merlin engine.23th Apr 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan322
Tests of various spark plugs for the 25/30 HP chassis.24th Apr 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan323
Insulation trouble on Bentley K.L.G. 765A plugs, leading to a very short lifespan.24th Apr 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan324
Notification about an R.A.E. report on tests of B.G. screened sparking plugs being available in the library for inspection.30th Apr 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan325
Report from a tester at Hawker's, Brooklands regarding fitting issues with Lodge sparking plugs and K.L.G. screens.27th Apr 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan326
Characteristics of 14mm aero sparking plugs, attaching relevant curves.4th May 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan327
Graph showing the volt-gap characteristics of K.L.G. aero plugs at room temperature.30th Apr 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan328
Graph showing the volt-gap characteristics of two different aero plugs at room temperature.30th Apr 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan329
Clarifying a misunderstanding over the procedure for supplying replacement sparking plugs for a Fairey 'Battle' aircraft.4th May 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan330
Internal order for various pieces of electrical equipment for spark plug servicing at Hucknall.7th May 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan331
Letter to Messrs. La Bougie regarding the completion of 110 hours of running tests on B.G. plugs in a Kestrel engine.7th May 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan332
Return of 24 B.G. sparking plugs to the makers in France after testing.7th May 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan333
Advice note and inspection certificate for 48 Lodge sparking plugs.13th May 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan334
The results of sparking plug voltage tests on a Merlin 'C'.15 engine.13th May 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan335
Sparking plug voltage test results for a Merlin 'C'.15 engine at various altitudes.15th May 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan336
Engine cutting out at full boost due to faulty K.L.G. spark plugs at Handley Page Ltd.15th May 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan337
Translated letter from 'La Bougie' 'B.G.' of Paris, concerning the performance of their sparking plugs in a Kestrel engine.15th May 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan338
Letter from French spark plug manufacturer LA BOUGIE B. G. concerning spark plug service life.15th May 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan339
The incompatibility of Lodge A.5.B sparking plugs with K.L.G. screened caps and the solution.18th May 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan340
Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited responding to a complaint about the fitment of K.L.G. screens on A5B plugs.19th May 1936Box 58 \ 2  Scan341


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