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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 test a cam (D.71342) to see if it allows time for the distributor points to cool.25th Mar 1927Box 61b \ 1  scan0029
Request to produce two experimental condensers with the maximum possible turns for the 20 & 40/50 chassis.31th Mar 1927Box 61b \ 1  scan0030
Instructions for experimental tests on a battery ignition system.1st Apr 1927Box 61b \ 1  scan0031
Tests and modifications to ignition system components, including the coil, condenser, and contact breaker.1st Apr 1927Box 61b \ 1  scan0032
Continued note on the primary object of a stronger spring for improving the running condition of contact points.31th Mar 1927Box 61b \ 1  scan0033
Graph of Make Ratio-Speed curves for a standard contact breaker using standard and increased rated springs at various gaps.31th Mar 1927Box 61b \ 1  scan0034
The experimental results of using stronger contact breaker lever springs for battery ignition systems.25th Apr 1927Box 61b \ 1  scan0035
Ignition system tests, focusing on pivot reaction and the performance of platinum and tungsten points over 10,000 miles.25th Apr 1927Box 61b \ 1  scan0036
The unsatisfactory performance of stronger springs on the battery ignition contact breaker lever during a 10,000-mile bench test.25th Apr 1927Box 61b \ 1  scan0037
Pressure on battery ignition contact points.29th Apr 1927Box 61b \ 1  scan0038
Battery ignition, focusing on improving the life of tungsten points compared to platinum points.16th May 1927Box 61b \ 1  scan0039
Listing various suggestions and test results for the improvement of ignition contact points.18th May 1927Box 61b \ 1  scan0040
Report page detailing the results of various electrical ignition component tests.18th May 1927Box 61b \ 1  scan0041
Progress report on various experiments concerning engine components like cams, coils, and contact points.18th May 1927Box 61b \ 1  scan0042
Request for three sets of experimental parts to create a semi-rigid mounting for the fixed contact point in an ignition distributor.25th May 1927Box 61b \ 1  scan0043
Requesting parts for the semi-rigid mounting of contact points on test distributors.1st Jun 1927Box 61b \ 1  scan0044
Proposed improvements to a battery ignition contact maker.10th Jun 1927Box 61b \ 1  scan0045
Specifications for the doming of platinum and tungsten battery ignition contact points.21th Jun 1927Box 61b \ 1  scan0046
The order of precedence for experimental tests on battery ignition contact points.14th Jul 1927Box 61b \ 1  scan0047
Continued report on experimental testing delays and the noise levels of Bosch and Delco-Remy electrical parts for the Phantom.5th Jul 1927Box 61b \ 1  scan0048
Instructions for modifying Distributor Schemes 259 & 260 by fitting new parts.22th Jul 1927Box 61b \ 1  scan0049
Request for a new set of ignition distributor parts with a more flexible spring made from spring steel.8th Sep 1927Box 61b \ 1  scan0050
List of suggestions for the improvement of the operation of platinum or tungsten contact points.23th Sep 1927Box 61b \ 1  scan0051
Continuation of a numbered list detailing component modifications and tests.24th Sep 1927Box 61b \ 1  scan0052
Battery ignition systems, plugs, and potential improvements to distributor components.28th Nov 1927Box 61b \ 1  scan0053
Instruction to halt production of the current make & break mechanism due to the development of an improved design.8th Dec 1927Box 61b \ 1  scan0054
Extract from a memo criticizing unauthorized and wasteful experiments conducted at the Derby facility.9th Dec 1927Box 61b \ 1  scan0055
List of suggestions for improving the operation of platinum or tungsten contact points.13th Dec 1927Box 61b \ 1  scan0056
Numbered list detailing modifications and tests on ignition system components.17th Sep 1928Box 61b \ 1  scan0057
EFC to RHC urging the fitting of six contact points to six N.S. levers.17th Sep 1928Box 61b \ 1  scan0058
Fitting of rubbing blocks and spring anchor pins to five N.S. ignition levers.18th Sep 1928Box 61b \ 1  scan0059
Recommendation to include carborundum in the kit for touching up tungsten points and to update the instruction book.18th Dec 1928Box 61b \ 1  scan0060
Maintenance of tungsten contact points, suggesting replacement over repair.8th Jan 1929Box 61b \ 1  scan0061
Letter regarding a complaint of misfiring due to faulty battery ignition tungsten contact breaker points on a 10,000-mile test chassis.11th Apr 1929Box 61b \ 1  scan0062
Examination of battery ignition contact breaker points from a 10,000-mile test chassis.11th Apr 1929Box 61b \ 1  scan0063
Battery ignition issues and burnt contact points on a 10,000-mile test chassis.29th May 1929Box 61b \ 1  scan0064
Extract from Mr. Hancock's report regarding misfires caused by burnt tungsten contacts in a distributor.30th May 1929Box 61b \ 1  scan0065
Extract from H.E. West's report on battery ignition contact breakers at the 1929 Olympia Motor Show.21th Oct 1929Box 61b \ 1  scan0066
The eccentric screw adjustment mechanism for ignition contact breakers.31th Oct 1929Box 61b \ 1  scan0067
The modification of a contact breaker arm for the 23-EX distributor.10th Feb 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0068
Letter of complaint regarding persistent issues with the ignition points on a 20 HP car.13th Feb 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0069
Letter responding to an issue with malfunctioning tungsten points in an ignition system.17th Feb 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0070
Letter from Peto & Radford to E. Fowler Clark regarding continuous trouble with a 20 HP car.18th Feb 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0071
The performance and maintenance history of tungsten contact breaker points for battery ignition systems on experimental cars.28th Feb 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0072
Recommendations for the maintenance, trimming, and replacement of ignition contact points.28th Feb 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0073
The necessity of ensuring correct bedding and location when replacing contact points.3rd Mar 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0074
Maintenance schedule and replacement policy for tungsten battery ignition contact points.3rd Mar 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0075
Re-evaluation of experimental domed surfaces on contact points.1st Apr 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0076
Design considerations for ignition coils and magneto armatures using tungsten points on the contact breaker.1st Apr 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0077
Letter to E. Fowler Clark regarding engine misfiring issues in 20 HP cars and discussions with Mr. Royce on potential solutions.5th May 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0078
Letter to Mr. Minchin of Peto & Radford regarding tungsten point trouble on 20 HP cars.9th May 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0079
Letter from an accumulator manufacturer discussing ignition system performance, maintenance, and potential improvements.10th May 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0080
Internal request to dome the surface of six tungsten contact breaker point screws.2nd May 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0081
Cover letter regarding tungsten battery ignition contact points, referencing two attached letters.3rd May 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0082
Information on the necessity for replacing tungsten contact points and distributor rotors.14th May 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0083
Letter to Mr. G.R.N. Minchin of Messrs. Peto & Radford concerning issues with tungsten contact points.14th May 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0084
Analysis of battery ignition troubles and replacements for the two quarters ending 31st March 1930.15th May 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0085
Ignition troubles for Phantom and 20 HP models for quarters ending December 1929 and March 1930.31th Mar 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0086
Replacement of battery ignition components, specifically tungsten contact points and distributor rotors.15th May 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0087
Letter from an accumulator manufacturer discussing a persistent ignition problem with 20 HP cars, and the instruction manual's detail on points.15th May 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0088
Experiment on battery ignition contact breaker tungsten points, by fitting a contact screw with a domed surface to specific chassis.6th May 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0089
Response to a query about the life of the tungsten contact points for a battery ignition replacement.16th May 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0090
Customer complaints about tungsten contact points and requesting a detailed investigation.7th May 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0091
Requesting further information on the replacement frequency and mileage of Tungsten Contact Points.20th May 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0092
Tungsten Contact Points and an offer to investigate a customer's car.20th May 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0093
Letter to a customer regarding an investigation into a complaint about tungsten points.20th May 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0094
Customer complaint about the renewal of Tungsten Contact Points.22th May 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0095
Responding to an enquiry about the status of a Depot Sheet for Battery Ignition Contact Points.22th May 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0096
Letter discussing a persistent engine misfire issue at low speeds in 20hp models.26th May 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0097
The irregular action of battery ignition tungsten contact points and a proposal for investigation on experimental cars.27th May 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0098
Returned parts for chassis GYL-61 and clarifying an addressee error.29th May 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0099
List of seven single variations from the standard for tungsten contact point experiments.29th May 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0100
Investigative report on faulty battery ignition parts from a 20 HP Chassis GYL-61.30th May 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0101
Tungsten ignition contact points, recommending an updated design to address performance complaints.31th May 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0102
The condition and testing of faulty battery ignition parts from a 20 HP Chassis GYL-61.2nd Jun 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0103
Recurring faults with the battery ignition system on chassis GYL-61.3rd Jun 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0104
Potential causes of faulty battery ignition parts on a 20 HP Chassis, GYL-61.5th Jun 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0105
Engine misfire caused by a closing contact gap, with a proposal to modify the distributor on chassis GYL-61.5th Jun 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0106
Letter from the Bombay office to Derby regarding experience with Tungsten points and distributor rotor replacements in India.12th Jun 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0107
Request to experiment with a 50% stronger contact breaker spring for the battery ignition tungsten contact point.6th Jun 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0108
Test report on the variation of battery ignition contact breaker gap with temperature.17th Jun 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0109
Tungsten contact point trouble and oxide formation on a 20 HP chassis.9th Jun 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0110
Replacement of 'points' due to wear and requesting detailed information on specific trouble cases.9th Jun 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0111
Query regarding the omission of instructions for cleaning ignition contact breaker points in the 20/25 HP Instruction Book.24th Jun 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0112
The instruction book for the 20/25 HP model, regarding the use of a carborundum strip for cleaning ignition contact points.25th Jun 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0113
Follow-up letter to a customer regarding a car inspection at the Cricklewood location.27th Jun 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0114
Letter from accumulator manufacturers Peto & Radford regarding a query.28th Jun 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0115
Tungsten Contact Points and issues with them quickly burning.4th Jul 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0116
The testing of battery ignition contact breaker cams hardened by the 'Cloudburst' process.5th Sep 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0117
Super-hardening battery ignition contact breaker cams using the 'Cloudburst' process.15th Sep 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0118
Requesting two Delco-Remy contact breaker levers for comparative testing.3rd Oct 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0119
Record of experiments on an ignition contact breaker to improve the performance and life of tungsten contact points.30th Sep 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0120
List of single variations from standard for tungsten contact point experiments.9th Oct 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0121
Test report on various electrical contact point configurations and materials.9th Oct 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0122
Report summarizing test results for ignition system components like contact screws, contact breakers, and condensers.19th Aug 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0123
Examination of battery ignition tungsten contact points from chassis 24EX after 15,000 miles running.19th Aug 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0124
Experiments to improve the working life of tungsten contact breaker points by using various capacity condensers.8th Oct 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0125
Test report on condenser capacity effects on screw point oxidation and arcing during bench rig running.8th Oct 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0126
Testing Delco-Remy distributor condensers and the effect of their capacity on contact point oxidation.8th Oct 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0127
Condenser capacity and ignition coil inductance to prevent tungsten point oxidation.10th Oct 1930Box 61b \ 1  scan0128


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