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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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Complaining about the over-oiling of occasionally used experimental motors, which causes a mess, and requests a change in procedure.14th Jan 1919Box 61 \ 2  scan0017
Notifying that a D.C. motor is ready and requesting it be moved from the shop.11th Nov 1919Box 61 \ 2  scan0018
From EFC to RHC urgently requesting a small motor for magneto bench testing for the Experimental Department.28th Apr 1920Box 61 \ 2  scan0019
Confirming a small motor for a Magneto Test has been sent, noting the absence of brush gear.1st Jul 1920Box 61 \ 2  scan0020
Order for one dozen Morganite brushes from the Morgan Crucible Company.1st Jul 1920Box 61 \ 2  scan0021
Confirmation of a request to design brush gear for a small experimental motor.22th Jul 1920Box 61 \ 2  scan0022
Blueprint for the new brush gear of the Royce Motor.1st Aug 1920Box 61 \ 2  scan0023
Request for blueprints and parts for a Royce motor's brush gear for experimental use.24th Aug 1920Box 61 \ 2  scan0024
RHC to EFC confirming a small Royce Motor is finished and passed to their department.13th Jan 1921Box 61 \ 2  scan0025
Confirming arrangements for the repair of a motor for the bench ignition drive and subsequent fitting of a pulley.2nd Nov 1923Box 61 \ 2  scan0026
Request to replace wire used for rewinding a driving motor in the Electrical Experimental Laboratory.12th Nov 1923Box 61 \ 2  scan0027
Short circuit fault in an experimental driving motor and requesting a re-wind.15th Nov 1923Box 61 \ 2  scan0028
Requesting a modification to a dynamo driving motor bearing.29th Jun 1925Box 61 \ 2  scan0029
Requesting and detailing two quotations for a 1 HP, 200-volt, three-phase motor for a small charging plant.22th Jul 1927Box 61 \ 2  scan0030
3-pole switch for a starter and the urgent requirement for a motor.13th Jun 1928Box 61 \ 2  scan0031
From EFC to Hy. requesting enquiries and quotations for D.C. motors.13th Jun 1928Box 61 \ 2  scan0032
Chasing an unanswered enquiry regarding 3 B.HP D.C. motors, with handwritten follow-up notes.19th Jul 1928Box 61 \ 2  scan0033
Specifications for a 3 B.HP motor for the Experimental Department.20th Jul 1928Box 61 \ 2  scan0034
Request for a revised quotation for a D.C. motor and its associated control equipment.20th Jul 1928Box 61 \ 2  scan0035
Wiring diagram for a 110 Volt 3 B.HP D.C. motor control board.26th Jul 1928Box 61 \ 2  scan0036
Specifications and suitability of a variable speed 3 B.HP motor from Crypto Electrical Co. Ltd.26th Jul 1928Box 61 \ 2  scan0037
The specification and control board for a 3 B.HP D.C. motor for the Experimental Department.16th Aug 1928Box 61 \ 2  scan0038
Quotation for a 3 B.HP motor and regulator gear from The Crypto Electrical Co. Ltd.25th Jul 1928Box 61 \ 2  scan0039
Specifications and test results for a 3 B.HP D.C. Plant Motor and its regulating resistances.9th Nov 1928Box 61 \ 2  scan0040
Test results detailing the ranges of speed obtained on a Crypto D.C. variable speed motor.13th Nov 1928Box 61 \ 2  scan0041
The speed ranges of a Crypto D.C. variable speed motor under different regulator settings.13th Nov 1928Box 61 \ 2  scan0042
Two types of very small synchronous motors, their specifications, and pricing.17th Jul 1929Box 61 \ 2  scan0043
Request to arrange an overhaul for the large dynamo test rig motor, specifically the commutator and bearings.18th Sep 1929Box 61 \ 2  scan0044
Article from 'The Electrical Review' about the characteristic features of available types of single-phase motors.27th Sep 1929Box 61 \ 2  scan0045
Article from 'The Electrical Review' analysing world electrical exports from a German perspective, with data from 1913 to 1928.27th Sep 1929Box 61 \ 2  scan0046
Page from The Electrical Review discussing the theory and operation of various types of electric motors.27th Sep 1929Box 61 \ 2  scan0047
Page from The Electrical Review discussing single-phase repulsion motors and a report on lightning and transmission lines.27th Sep 1929Box 61 \ 2  scan0048
Test readings and observations for a variable frequency induction motor transformer with a three-phase stator and a single-phase rotor.29th Oct 1929Box 61 \ 2  scan0049
Instructions and wiring diagram for a 210 volt DC 'Modern' Motor.4th Nov 1929Box 61 \ 2  scan0050
Faulty Rotax armature from a fan motor that needs to be rectified.3rd Dec 1929Box 61 \ 2  scan0051
Request to purchase a second variable speed D.C. motor for testing auxiliaries.26th Oct 1931Box 61 \ 2  scan0052
Quotation for a 3 B.HP motor and regulator gear from The Crypto Electrical Co. Ltd.1st Jul 1928Box 61 \ 2  scan0053
Approval to order a small three HP variable speed D.C. motor for testing auxiliaries.27th Oct 1931Box 61 \ 2  scan0054
Internal request to order a protected type shunt wound interpolar motor and accessories from Crypto Electrical Co Ltd.2nd Nov 1931Box 61 \ 2  scan0055
Letter to Small Electric Motors Ltd. requesting connection and operational details for a regulating motor.13th Nov 1931Box 61 \ 2  scan0056
Letter from Small Electric Motors Ltd. regarding an Air Ministry Regulating Motor, unable to provide a connection diagram.16th Nov 1931Box 61 \ 2  scan0057
Request to order enamelled copper wire to rewind a failed field coil on a Crypto electric motor.20th Nov 1931Box 61 \ 2  scan0058
Urgent internal order for enamelled copper wire for repairs to a Crypto electric motor.21th Nov 1931Box 61 \ 2  scan0059
Request to arrange for the urgent repair of a Crypto Motor with a shorted field coil.7th Dec 1931Box 61 \ 2  scan0060
Request to arrange repairs for a Crypto motor for the Electrical Experimental Laboratory.7th Dec 1931Box 61 \ 2  scan0061
Difficulties with a new Crypto motor in the Experimental Department, suspecting the wrong type was supplied.19th Dec 1931Box 61 \ 2  scan0062
Design options for a lighting battery ignition system for a marine engine.23th Jan 1913Box 61 \ 2  scan0063
The testing of a Peto & Radford dynamo and Mr. Royce's displeasure with testing too many lighting sets.7th May 1913Box 61 \ 2  scan0064
Requesting a comparison of Edison cells versus lead accumulators for use in a lighting set.14th Jun 1913Box 61 \ 2  scan0065
Letter to a customer regarding car repairs and explaining the functionality of the lighting dynamo and battery.18th Jun 1913Box 61 \ 2  scan0066
Diagnosis of a vehicle's dynamo and lighting system failure, identifying three potential causes and concluding the dynamo itself is at fault.26th Aug 1913Box 61 \ 2  scan0067
Testing batteries with a C.A.V. Dynamo, noting voltage variations when using the horn or switching the dynamo.26th Aug 1913Box 61 \ 2  scan0068
Battery performance, comparing Edison and Exide cells for a C.A.V. Dynamo Set.8th Sep 1913Box 61 \ 2  scan0069
Letter from Bijur Motor Lighting Co. proposing their self-starting and lighting systems for use in Rolls-Royce cars.5th Dec 1913Box 61 \ 2  scan0070
Meeting with Mr. G.J. Scott to discuss fitting the Scott Self Starter to a car.6th Dec 1913Box 61 \ 2  scan0071
The mechanics of a starter, epicyclic gear, brake system, and dynamo voltage regulation.6th Dec 1913Box 61 \ 2  scan0072
Trial of a starter from Scott, chain dimensions, and sprocket details.19th Feb 1920Box 61 \ 2  scan0073
Page two of a letter from Bijur Motor Lighting Co. discussing the installation of their lighting system on a chassis.19th Jul 1917Box 61 \ 2  scan0074
Article from 'The Autocar' describing the B.R.C. Dynauto, a car lighting system with several interesting features.25th Apr 1914Box 61 \ 2  scan0075
Extract from a visit report discussing a car owner's preference for a battery-only electric lighting system.6th Aug 1919Box 61 \ 2  scan0076
Confirming the receipt of a Bijur electric self-starting and lighting outfit and its components.2nd Mar 1914Box 61 \ 2  scan0077
Comparing self-starters, dynamos, and lighting systems from the Bijur and Rushmore firms.20th Mar 1914Box 61 \ 2  scan0078
The danger of celluloid batteries and a weight comparison of Bijur and Rushmore battery sets.22th May 1919Box 61 \ 2  scan0079
Disadvantages of running a 6-volt ignition coil from an earthed lighting battery and objections from suppliers.26th Jun 1914Box 61 \ 2  scan0080
The performance of a 6-volt coil after a 10,000-mile test, with recommendations and concerns about wiring and compatibility with C.A.V. and Lucas components.27th Jul 1914Box 61 \ 2  scan0081
Note about resolving ignition and battery troubles by manufacturing their own dynamos.27th Jul 1914Box 61 \ 2  scan0082
Comparing a C.A.V. cut-out to a Lucas fitting and discussing constant current versus constant voltage electrical systems.27th Oct 1914Box 61 \ 2  scan0083
The car's electrical lighting system, voltage regulation, and a proposal for testing a new constant voltage system.27th Oct 1914Box 61 \ 2  scan0084
The suitability of various 6-volt and 12-volt electrical self-starter and dynamo systems.27th Oct 1914Box 61 \ 2  scan0085
Continuation of a report critiquing the practicality of a C.A.V. fitting and how it is secured.27th Oct 1914Box 61 \ 2  scan0086
The change to 12-volt lighting and starting sets for after-the-war chassis.24th Oct 1916Box 61 \ 2  scan0087
Requirements and issues with a dynamo for a 4.5' car engine, comparing Bijur and Lucas systems.22th Aug 1917Box 61 \ 2  scan0088
Dynamo performance, including cut-in speed, belt ratios, and comparisons with other electrical systems.22th Aug 1917Box 61 \ 2  scan0089
Comparing different car dynamo systems and outlining requirements for a new system.11th Nov 1918Box 61 \ 2  scan0090
Continued memorandum on lamp performance, lighting power, and the weight of electrical accessories.11th Nov 1918Box 61 \ 2  scan0091
New car lighting system, inquiring about dynamo output and the candle power of lamps.14th Nov 1918Box 61 \ 2  scan0092
The selection of a chassis lighting and ignition system, comparing Bijur, Lucas, and Rotax options.14th Nov 1918Box 61 \ 2  scan0093
Continuation of a discussion on battery selection, faulty C.A.V. lamps, and a 12-volt non-trembler ignition system.14th Nov 1918Box 61 \ 2  scan0094
Battery ignition system and ordering of batteries for the post-war chassis.14th Nov 1918Box 61 \ 2  scan0095
Instruction to order batteries for 12-volt car lighting and starting, and to inquire about Half Watt Lamps.15th Nov 1918Box 61 \ 2  scan0096
Request to Newton Bros. for particulars of a small dynamo for aeroplane and car applications.16th Nov 1918Box 61 \ 2  scan0097
Requesting contact with the English concessionaires for the Bijur chassis dynamo.16th Nov 1918Box 61 \ 2  scan0098
Selection of a suitable dynamo for a chassis, considering American and British options.16th Nov 1918Box 61 \ 2  scan0099
Letter to Lucas & Co. Ltd. discussing dynamo blueprints and requesting a trial and performance curves.16th Nov 1918Box 61 \ 2  scan0100
Lighting dynamo for chassis, discussing samples from Messrs. Lucas.18th Nov 1918Box 61 \ 2  scan0101
From EFC to O.O. requesting an official order be placed with Messrs. Lucas for a starter battery and a dynamo.18th Nov 1918Box 61 \ 2  scan0102
Letter discussing car lighting systems, specifically dynamo output speeds and bulb specifications.22th Nov 1918Box 61 \ 2  scan0103
Enquiry for experimental batteries for a chassis.25th Nov 1918Box 61 \ 2  scan0104
Car lighting system, dynamo output, and the ordering and testing of new half-watt lamps.25th Nov 1918Box 61 \ 2  scan0105
Use and viability of half-watt lamps for car lighting, including a reply from C.A.V.4th Dec 1918Box 61 \ 2  scan0106
Dynamo for a post-war car, attaching a letter from J. Lucas Ltd.5th Dec 1918Box 61 \ 2  scan0107
Letter from Joseph Lucas Ltd. discussing the selection of a dynamo for a post-war car.28th Nov 1918Box 61 \ 2  scan0108
Notes from a visit to Mr. Royce discussing component choices for wheels and dynamos.16th Dec 1918Box 61 \ 2  scan0109
Stock of C.A.V. lighting sets and dynamos at the Siddals Road Store.19th Dec 1918Box 61 \ 2  scan0110
Index page for documentation related to car lighting systems and dynamos.14th Jan 1919Box 61 \ 2  scan0111
Scheduling visits from representatives of various firms to discuss post-war chassis equipment.14th Jan 1919Box 61 \ 2  scan0112
Issues with the stores system for obtaining lamps required for chassis lighting.29th Jan 1919Box 61 \ 2  scan0113
Extract discussing the design and sourcing for battery ignition, lighting systems, and battery placement.26th Apr 1917Box 61 \ 2  scan0114
Responding to an inquiry about an order for bulbs, confirming a partial signature and requesting more details.25th Oct 1918Box 61 \ 2  scan0115
To Stores regarding the whereabouts of half watt lamps.13th Feb 1919Box 61 \ 2  scan0116


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