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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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Test report on a standard ignition coil on engine 10 EX, detailing misfires during pick-up at high temperatures.18th Sep 1928Box 69 \ 1  scan0141
Instruction sheet detailing ignition system adjustments and performance tests, noting issues with misfires during acceleration.1st Dec 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0142
Test report comparing the performance of a standard ignition coil against a P.W.P. coil after prolonged heating.8th Dec 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0143
Requesting experimental modifications for a 20,000 turn ignition coil and a new type of ballast resistance.19th Sep 1928Box 69 \ 1  scan0144
High-temperature bench test results for a paraffin-waxed paper coil.19th Sep 1928Box 69 \ 1  scan0145
Test report on a distributor with 5.5mm third point spark gaps in air.8th Dec 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0146
Instructions detailing adjustments to a contact breaker and ballast, and observing performance at various RPMs.8th Dec 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0147
Instructions memo confirming satisfactory coil operation with current settings.8th Dec 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0148
Road test procedure for experimental ignition coils.22th Sep 1928Box 69 \ 1  scan0149
Two faulty ignition coils with partially burnt primaries sent for inspection.28th Sep 1928Box 69 \ 1  scan0150
Bench tests and leakage tests conducted on paraffin wax filled coils.29th Sep 1928Box 69 \ 1  scan0151
The performance and electrical properties of paraffin wax filled coils.1st Oct 1928Box 69 \ 1  scan0152
Testing and construction of a 20,000 turn ignition coil using paraffin wax paper insulation.1st Oct 1928Box 69 \ 1  scan0153
Use of paraffin wax for insulating ignition coils.11th Oct 1928Box 69 \ 1  scan0154
Bench tests conducted on paraffin wax filled coils to assess their performance and temperature effects.29th Sep 1928Box 69 \ 1  scan0155
Conclusion on the lack of advantage of using paraffin wax-filled coils over standard ones.3rd Oct 1928Box 69 \ 1  scan0156
Failures of the Phantom ignition coil due to overheating and a proposal to reposition it.3rd Oct 1928Box 69 \ 1  scan0157
Page outlining the procedure for measuring coil temperature increase by resistance and conducting insulation tests.9th Oct 1928Box 69 \ 1  scan0158
Ignition coil test procedure on a Phantom model.9th Oct 1928Box 69 \ 1  scan0159
Instructions detailing tests on ignition coil temperature for 20HP and 40/50HP chassis.17th Oct 1928Box 69 \ 1  scan0160
Instructions for tests on coil heating and resistance carried out on various chassis.8th Dec 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0161
Instructions for testing ignition coil temperatures under different engine running conditions, including magneto and battery ignition.8th Dec 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0162
Test results for engine coil temperatures under different ignition conditions.1st Dec 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0163
Instructions and test results for coil temperature after running on battery ignition and magnetos.8th Dec 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0164
Instructions and test results for ignition coil temperature readings.8th Dec 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0165
Coil temperature test results for a 40/50 HP chassis 98NK after road running on different ignition systems.8th Dec 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0166
Continuation test instruction sheet (page 8) detailing coil winding temperatures after a run on battery ignition.8th Dec 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0167
Instruction sheet detailing maximum ignition coil temperatures and charring conditions.1st Dec 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0168
Comparing the heating of the Phantom ignition coil in different positions on 20 HP and 40/50 HP chassis.2nd Nov 1928Box 69 \ 1  scan0169
Temperature tests conducted on ignition coils for 20 HP and 40/50 HP chassis.2nd Nov 1928Box 69 \ 1  scan0170
Internal memorandum requesting the production of a new Ignition Coil and Ballast Resistance to updated drawings for testing.7th Nov 1928Box 69 \ 1  scan0171
Electrical experimental record sheet logging the testing and failure of a standard coil with waxed paper insulation.5th Sep 1928Box 69 \ 1  scan0172
Electrical experimental record sheet for a finer primary coil with specially built up primary winding.28th Dec 1928Box 69 \ 1  scan0173
Ignition coil failures and proposing experimental modifications to the windings to prevent electrical breakdown.31th Dec 1928Box 69 \ 1  scan0174
Ignition coil failures during bench tests, identifying the cause as insulation breakdown.29th Dec 1928Box 69 \ 1  scan0175
Requesting an ignition coil core be rewound to a standard order.1st Jan 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0176
Improvements to the winding of ignition coils.7th Jan 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0177
Instructions and results for a coil temperature test with a ballast resistance.15th Jan 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0178
Coil temperature increases using different ballast resistances and the potential detrimental effects.17th Oct 1928Box 69 \ 1  scan0179
Urgently requesting an Ignition Coil, part number D.71650.15th Jan 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0180
Inquiring about the completion status of an ignition coil test.30th Jan 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0181
To Mr. Brock requesting the winding of a coil to specification D.71919.2nd Feb 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0182
Table of resistance and inductance particulars for various ignition coils at atmospheric temperature.8th Feb 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0183
Instruction note regarding the supply of an Ignition Coil to the Experimental Department.8th Feb 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0184
Test log for a coil with a specially built-up primary winding.11th Feb 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0185
Production test procedures for an ignition coil.18th Feb 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0186
Test procedures for an electrical distributor and contact breaker.19th Feb 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0187
Production test for an ignition coil amended for a new ballast resistance.19th Feb 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0188
Testing status of paraffin waxed paper ignition coils.26th Mar 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0189
Requesting the production of an experimental ignition coil with 20,000 turns instead of the standard 18,000.4th Apr 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0190
Instruction sheet detailing road test results for a paraffin waxed paper coil.6th Apr 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0191
Instruction sheet detailing the comparison of a coil against a standard and the planned investigation into paraffin wax leakage at high temperatures.12th Apr 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0192
Coil XQP15, which has been modified with 2,000 extra turns on its secondary winding.12th Apr 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0193
Procedure for testing and comparing experimental coils.23th Apr 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0194
Continued test procedure for an electrical coil, outlining steps for performance evaluation under various conditions.23th Apr 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0195
Continuation page detailing endurance testing procedures for a coil component.24th Apr 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0196
Telegram reporting the failure of an ignition coil and its replacement with a spare.24th Apr 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0197
Experimental ignition coil test programme.25th Apr 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0198
Request to supply the Experimental Department with two experimental ignition coils.10th May 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0199
Extract from a report on a faulty ignition coil that was causing mis-fires.30th May 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0200
The fitting of an experimental ignition coil to a specific chassis.7th May 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0201
Testing of a new coil design with a Bakelite spool and altered insulation.8th May 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0202
Internal request to change a PWP coil on chassis 17-G4 for a standard ignition coil.17th May 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0203
Arranging for ignition coil road tests to be conducted by Mr. West.18th May 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0204
Instruction note regarding the dispatch of four ignition coils to Drawing D.71919.24th May 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0205
Faulty ignition coil from car 22-EX in France, detailing misfires and its return to Derby for investigation.29th May 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0206
Investigation into the failure of an ignition coil from a test car in France.8th May 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0207
Instruction sheet detailing a fault with a secondary winding and the proposed remedial actions.8th Dec 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0208
Instruction to fit three ignition coils with 20,000 secondary turns to specific chassis.3rd Jun 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0209
Instruction sheet detailing part numbers for coils related to a specific drawing number and order completion.4th Jun 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0210
Request to test, modify, and fit two paraffin waxed paper condensers to specific chassis.18th Jun 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0211
Request for two paraffin waxed paper condensers for bench tests, following previous tests on an experimental chassis.8th Jun 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0212
Road test report for ignition coil No. LS1.20th Jun 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0213
Continuation of a test report on engine performance and ignition systems at varying temperatures and conditions.17th Jul 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0214
Allowing Mr. Minchin to retain a coil and ballast resistance for experimental reporting.26th Jun 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0215
Request to fit an experimental 20,000 turn secondary ignition coil to chassis 12-G4.8th Jul 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0216
Cover memo regarding failures of ignition coil secondaries, referencing an attached report.9th Jul 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0217
Instruction sheet detailing the fault finding on a returned coil by unwinding it.9th Jul 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0218
Investigation into a faulty coil, identifying the cause as a poor and irregular foundation for the secondary winding.8th Dec 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0219
Instructions on remedying irregular wire spacing and stress on a coil.8th Dec 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0220
Failures and testing of new ignition coil designs.11th Jul 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0221
Electrical experimental record sheet for a coil with specially built up windings.15th Jul 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0222
Requesting confirmation on details for the standard ignition coil.8th Jul 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0223
Particulars of construction for the present standard ignition coil.18th Jul 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0224
Coil and Ballast Resistance for chassis GFN-8, requesting the units be sent to settle the job.5th Sep 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0225
Specification table for various coil primary windings.25th Sep 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0226
Test schedule report for various experimental coils, detailing electrical and thermal performance.23th Apr 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0227
Burnt-out ignition coil, requesting investigation and repair.4th Oct 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0228
Electrical failures and subsequent repairs on Chassis No. 101-UF.7th Oct 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0229
Inquiring about the highest recorded temperature under a car bonnet in relation to ignition coils.8th Oct 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0230
Failure and burnout of an ignition coil on chassis 101-UF.8th Oct 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0231
Instruction sheet detailing coil temperature tests under abnormal conditions.10th Oct 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0232
Continuation sheet of a coil test report, detailing the conditions and procedure for Test 2.8th Dec 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0233
Test report on the temperature of a coil and the condition of its primary insulation after testing.12th Dec 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0234
Investigation into a failed ignition coil on chassis 101-UF.10th Oct 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0235
Typed memorandum discussing the use of an auto switch control system as a remedy for a recurring danger.14th Oct 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0236
Experiments to determine the charring temperature of cotton-covered ignition coil wire.14th Oct 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0237
Instructions detailing the discoloration of a wire at various temperatures, from 200°C up to 320°C.8th Dec 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0238
Ignition coil temperature tests and the charring effect on the primary winding.16th Oct 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0239
The testing of a coil and the charring temperature of its cotton insulation.6th Oct 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0240


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