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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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Discussion of engine starting issues and a proposed solution involving a switch in the teazer circuit.8th Jun 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0298
Specific parts awaited to proceed with starter motor system rig tests.8th Jun 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0299
Cover memo for the specification of production adjustment, inspection and test for the S.S. Combined Main Switch & Auxiliary Switch Unit.2nd Jun 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0300
Updated blueprint for the SS. Starter Motor Diagram of Connections.14th Jun 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0301
Starter switch for the SS Chassis, specifically about the size of gaps.15th Jun 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0302
Limits and gaps for the SS. Chassis Automatic Switch.25th Jun 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0303
Specifications and production testing of gaps for duplex push button switches.26th Jun 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0304
Observed gaps and further testing for a main and auxiliary switch unit.30th Jun 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0305
Cover note for the production inspection and test specification for a Duplex Button Switch.28th Jun 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0306
Request to alter a duplex push button switch according to a revised table of gaps for production.28th Jun 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0307
Table for the gap adjustment specifications for a duplex push button switch.28th Jun 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0308
Specification for the production, inspection, and testing of a push duplex button switch.28th Jun 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0309
Investigation report into a burnt-out sequence starter main and auxiliary switch unit from chassis 24-WJ.27th Oct 1930Box 64 \ 4  scan0310
Urging the completion of the Duplex starter switch for chassis 27-EX.31th Oct 1930Box 64 \ 4  scan0311
Electrical experimental record sheet for a main and auxiliary switch unit with mechanical interlock for a sequence starter, Unit A, Sheet I.3rd Dec 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0312
Electrical experimental record sheet tracking the mileage and condition of a main and auxiliary switch unit.3rd Nov 1930Box 64 \ 4  scan0313
Fault with the Phantom II chassis starter system due to an incorrectly fitted instrument board.12th Nov 1930Box 64 \ 4  scan0314
Suggesting a material modification for a revised automatic switch's spring contact assembly.3rd Nov 1930Box 64 \ 4  scan0315
Requesting the modification of an experimental switch to produce a second unit for endurance testing.3rd Nov 1930Box 64 \ 4  scan0316
Faulty automatic switch from chassis 167-XJ.18th Nov 1930Box 64 \ 4  scan0317
Test report on a sequence starter main switch unit, comparing two versions with different gauge copper contacts.26th Nov 1930Box 64 \ 4  scan0318
Switch contact testing using a chronograph and suggesting a preferred component.2nd Dec 1930Box 64 \ 4  scan0319
Test report on two prototype sequence starter main switch units, comparing different contact laminations.2nd Dec 1930Box 64 \ 4  scan0320
Proposal to modify the P.2. starter's auxiliary switch by deleting carbon contacts to reduce production costs.1st Dec 1930Box 64 \ 4  scan0321
Endurance test report for a modified starter main and auxiliary switch unit.15th Dec 1930Box 64 \ 4  scan0322
Improved condition of copper contacts after a test on a switch.16th Dec 1930Box 64 \ 4  scan0323
Request to modify the sequence starter main and auxiliary switch unit for an experimental Phantom II chassis.16th Dec 1930Box 64 \ 4  scan0324
Endurance test report on a sequence starter main switch copper laminated contact brush.16th Dec 1930Box 64 \ 4  scan0325
Cross-reference note for the Phantom II (Sequence) Starter gear.31th Dec 1930Box 64 \ 4  scan0326
Proposing a governor-controlled automatic ignition advance mechanism for both magneto and battery systems.18th Oct 1923Box 65 \ 1  scan0001
Design sketch and notes for a combined magneto and battery ignition automatic advance hydraulic relay.3rd Apr 1934Box 65 \ 1  scan0002
Description and diagrams of a double-acting, 5-piston valve arrangement.3rd Apr 1934Box 65 \ 1  scan0003
Technical notes on an automatic ignition advance mechanism, including a diagram, and considerations for piston design to prevent knocking.30th May 1924Box 65 \ 1  scan0004
Diagram illustrating the battery and magneto ignition advance curves.30th May 1924Box 65 \ 1  scan0005
Ignition systems and detonation issues in the 40/50 model, comparing different ignition setups.1st Jul 1924Box 65 \ 1  scan0006
Alterations to the ignition governor advance curve for the EAC engine.9th Aug 1924Box 65 \ 1  scan0007
Secret memo about requiring a larger hole in the crankcase for the ignition governor.16th Aug 1924Box 65 \ 1  scan0008
Table of figures showing automatic advance settings for the WAC.2 engine.21th Aug 1924Box 65 \ 1  scan0009
Sending of various curves for the EAC.II and 20 HP engines' automatic advance.27th Aug 1924Box 65 \ 1  scan0010
Continued page describing tracings and curves for various ignition systems and their application.27th Aug 1924Box 65 \ 1  scan0011
Comparison of engine performance curves using tracing paper and providing further photostat curves.27th Aug 1924Box 65 \ 1  scan0012
Sub-groups of ignition advance curves for various engines and ignition systems.27th Aug 1924Box 65 \ 1  scan0013
Instructions and analysis regarding average advance curves for various Scintilla magnetos and a 20 HP engine.27th Aug 1924Box 65 \ 1  scan0014
Battery and magneto ignition specifications and settings for the EAC.2 engine.27th Aug 1924Box 65 \ 1  scan0015
Synchronizing battery and magneto ignition advances and a formula for flick start hand control settings.27th Aug 1924Box 65 \ 1  scan0016
Technical note detailing the 20 HP battery ignition governor spring and distributor speed limits.27th Aug 1924Box 65 \ 1  scan0017
Graph showing the required ignition advance range for an E.A.C.II engine at various speeds.27th Aug 1924Box 65 \ 1  scan0018
Secret memo detailing progress and issues with the combined automatic advance for magneto and battery ignitions, along with related modifications.5th Sep 1924Box 65 \ 1  scan0019
Design of automatic advance mechanisms for battery and magneto ignition systems.13th Sep 1924Box 65 \ 1  scan0020
Blueprints, patent work for an automatic relay device, and the importance of secrecy.13th Sep 1924Box 65 \ 1  scan0021
Test results for an oil relay automatic ignition control system.11th Dec 1924Box 65 \ 1  scan0022
Difficulties encountered with the governor spring, oil relay piston, and cold oil effects.11th Dec 1924Box 65 \ 1  scan0023
Governor spring and ignition advance performance with varying oil conditions and viscosity.15th Dec 1924Box 65 \ 1  scan0024
Confirmation of a telegram from Royce to Hives regarding working clearances in the relay ignition advance.15th Dec 1924Box 65 \ 1  scan0025
Tests for an EAC Relay Ignition Governor.18th Dec 1924Box 65 \ 1  scan0026
Governor control springs, including forces, stiction, and the resulting ignition advance curve.18th Dec 1924Box 65 \ 1  scan0027
Graph of ignition advance curves obtained for an oil relay ignition governor.15th Dec 1924Box 65 \ 1  scan0028
Posing questions and suggestions regarding the performance of the E AC Relay Ignition Governor.22th Dec 1924Box 65 \ 1  scan0029
Oil relay ignition control failure and the recommended alternative ignition system.25th Sep 1924Box 65 \ 1  scan0030
Continued document page detailing ignition lever positions and retard for battery ignition systems.22th Dec 1924Box 65 \ 1  scan0031
Functionality and ignition advance curves of an Oil Relay Governor.23th Dec 1924Box 65 \ 1  scan0032
Tests for an oil relay ignition governor.24th Dec 1924Box 65 \ 1  scan0033
The EAC ignition oil relay, testing the performance of the inner piston diameter under varying conditions.23th Dec 1924Box 65 \ 1  scan0034
Piston design, comparing aluminium and steel, and discussing clearances and materials.23th Dec 1924Box 65 \ 1  scan0035
Issues with piston rod length, governor springs, and controls.23th Dec 1924Box 65 \ 1  scan0036
The fine adjustment of magneto timing via the serrated drive on the dynamo shaft.23th Dec 1924Box 65 \ 1  scan0037
Ignition advance curves obtained with the oil relay ignition governor.29th Dec 1924Box 65 \ 1  scan0038
Graph plotting oil relay advance curves for flywheel ignition against engine RPM.29th Dec 1924Box 65 \ 1  scan0039
Confirmation of a telegram detailing troubleshooting advice for relay and filter issues.30th Dec 1924Box 65 \ 1  scan0040
Telegram from Royce to Elliott with instructions for curing a relay trouble using filters and valves.7th Oct 1924Box 65 \ 1  scan0041
On a Post Office Telegram form regarding the trial of an oil system.21th Aug 1923Box 65 \ 1  scan0042
Initial tension, spring ratings, and alterations for an oil relay ignition governor.31th Dec 1924Box 65 \ 1  scan0043
Weight tolerances, modifications to pistons, piston material, and throttle governor controls.31th Dec 1924Box 65 \ 1  scan0044
The testing and performance of an oil ignition relay device.31th Dec 1924Box 65 \ 1  scan0045
Page discussing magneto drive accuracy and a proposed material change for inner pistons.31th Dec 1924Box 65 \ 1  scan0046
Selection of an ignition advance curve for the EAC engine's oil relay ignition governor.31th Dec 1924Box 65 \ 1  scan0047
Ignition advance systems, relay advance issues, and oil selection for the 'V' Series.31th Dec 1924Box 65 \ 1  scan0048
Secret memo regarding fitting a fine gauze strainer to an oil relay ignition governor.31th Dec 1924Box 65 \ 1  scan0049
Graph illustrating the effect of reduced oil pressure and increased oil temperature on ignition advance versus engine RPM.1st Jan 1925Box 65 \ 1  scan0050
Graph of ignition advance in flywheel degrees versus engine RPM for two engines with a 4-1 compression ratio.1st Nov 1925Box 65 \ 1  scan0051
Tests on an oil relay ignition governor for an EAC engine.2nd Jan 1925Box 65 \ 1  scan0052
Recommendations for the design of pistons used in the oil relay ignition governor.1st Jan 1924Box 65 \ 1  scan0053
Potential fouling issue between a lever and piston, and the results of torsion spring tests.1st Jan 1925Box 65 \ 1  scan0054
The testing of springs for an oil relay governor ignition system and their load rating.1st Jan 1925Box 65 \ 1  scan0055
Test results for an oil relay ignition advance system, focusing on piston clearances and oil leakage.3rd Jan 1925Box 65 \ 1  scan0056
The 'V' series chassis, detailing its progress and a fix for the oil relay governor.1st Jan 1925Box 65 \ 1  scan0057
Request for two modified open-wound springs for an Ignition Governor to reduce internal friction.20th Jan 1925Box 65 \ 1  scan0058
Highlighting potential wear on oil relay advance control joints and suggesting they be made larger.23th Jan 1925Box 65 \ 1  scan0059
The initial results and difficulties encountered with the EAC Oil Relay Ignition Governor.23th Jan 1925Box 65 \ 1  scan0060
Issues with the ignition advance governor, specifically friction, stiction, and clearance problems preventing full advance.23th Jan 1925Box 65 \ 1  scan0061
Suggested modifications to engine controls, including the relay lever and governor spring.26th Jan 1925Box 65 \ 1  scan0062
Letter suggesting the design of a centrifugal oil separator for the 'EAC' ignition oil relay gear to prevent failures.26th Jan 1925Box 65 \ 1  scan0063
Instructions for production regarding the oil relay ignition governor after testing governor springs.28th Jan 1925Box 65 \ 1  scan0064
Laboratory report on the viscosity tests of Sperm, Gas engine, and Lard oils at different temperatures.29th Jan 1925Box 65 \ 1  scan0065
Secret internal memo regarding instructions for oil relay ignition control and the carburetter.30th Jan 1925Box 65 \ 1  scan0066
Instructions for ignition settings and testing procedures for the oil relay ignition governor.28th Jan 1925Box 65 \ 1  scan0067
Instructions for setting the magneto ignition timing and its associated control linkages.28th Jan 1925Box 65 \ 1  scan0068
Instructions for diagnosing and adjusting the ignition advance mechanism and linkage.28th Jan 1925Box 65 \ 1  scan0069
Troubleshooting guide for an oil relay and ignition advance mechanism.28th Jan 1925Box 65 \ 1  scan0070
The effects of control stiffness and the characteristics of the ignition advance.28th Jan 1925Box 65 \ 1  scan0071


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