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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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Temperature tests conducted on the primary windings of ignition coils for 40/50 and 20 HP chassis.6th Oct 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0241
Comparison of running temperatures between an experimental L.C. type coil and a standard S.S. coil.17th Oct 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0242
Correspondence regarding a replacement ballast resistance for an ignition coil on chassis 101-UF.17th Oct 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0243
Instruction sheet detailing the examination and replacement of a ballast resistance on chassis 101.UF.21th Oct 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0244
Faulty ballast resistance on chassis 101-UF and experiments on new nickel fuse wires.22th Oct 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0245
Correspondence regarding an overheating ballast resistance on chassis 101-UF due to over voltage, and the dispatch of a replacement.22th Oct 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0246
Instructions and results for coil temperature tests comparing an old standard single ballast with the present standard ballast.24th Oct 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0247
Ignition coil temperature and charring tests on the primary winding.31th Oct 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0248
Up-to-date literature and prices for battery ignition equipment for bench testing.31th Oct 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0249
Response regarding the examination of a dynamo and shunt coil for chassis 101-UF.31th Oct 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0250
Instructions and test results for an experimental ignition coil, LS8.11th Nov 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0251
Coil endurance test failure, identifying a short circuit in the secondary layers as the cause.8th Dec 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0252
Request to obtain enamelled secondary wire for winding six experimental ignition coils.2nd Nov 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0253
Letter from The M-L Magneto Syndicate Ltd. regarding coil ignition sets.12th Nov 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0254
Letter from Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. regarding an enquiry for ignition coils.13th Nov 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0255
Secondary coil winding machines observed during a visit to Messrs. North's, with suggestions for future development.4th Nov 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0256
The experimental testing and failure analysis of various ignition coils.15th Nov 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0257
List of instructed modifications for various coils, specifying the type of insulation to be used.4th Nov 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0258
Request to obtain two different 12-volt ignition coils for observation of their performance and construction.20th Nov 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0259
The experimental use of new ignition coil secondary wire from supplier McCleod and McCleod.21th Nov 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0260
That two ignition coils should be of the latest experimental L.C. type.26th Nov 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0261
Tolerances of secondary wire for ignition coils from various suppliers.27th Nov 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0262
Returned faulty ignition coils with short circuits and other available primary coils.30th Nov 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0263
Examination report on faulty ignition coils returned by customers.4th Dec 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0264
Investigation report detailing the breakdown and faulty mechanical construction of two electrical coils.8th Dec 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0265
Instruction sheet detailing the investigation into overheating and short-circuiting electrical coils.8th Dec 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0266
Request for two faulty standard ignition coils to be sent for examination.5th Dec 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0267
Supply of two types of ignition coils to Messrs. North for secondary winding.5th Dec 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0268
Request for new finer primary ignition coils and the examination of coarser ones.7th Dec 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0269
Two faulty ignition coils being sent for examination.9th Dec 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0270
Examination report on faulty ignition coils returned from customers.10th Dec 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0271
Instruction sheet detailing the examination of two faulty customer coils, identifying short circuits in the secondary winding.12th Dec 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0272
Instructions (page 2) investigating coil failure, suggesting mechanical stress on the insulating paper as the cause.8th Dec 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0273
Letter from Marelli Magnetos (England) Ltd. responding to an enquiry and enclosing product literature.13th Nov 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0274
Examination of faulty coils returned from customers, detailing a partial short circuit on the secondary winding.13th Dec 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0275
Update to the standard coil drawing to prevent faults.16th Dec 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0276
Ignition coil failures due to secondary winding overlap.18th Dec 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0277
Comparison and complete specification of test and measurements for experimental non-trembler ignition coils.23th Dec 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0278
Test procedures for an ignition coil, including temperature and resistance measurements.23th Dec 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0279
Page 3 of a testing procedure for an ignition coil, detailing high voltage and endurance tests.8th Jan 1930Box 69 \ 1  scan0280
Instruction for measuring the maximum voltage of a coil secondary using a sphere gap voltmeter.8th Jan 1930Box 69 \ 1  scan0281
Page detailing endurance and destructive testing procedures for an ignition coil.31th Dec 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0282
Changes to the insulation of ignition coils for 20-HP & 40/50 HP chassis.31th Dec 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0283
Test schedule and construction details for an experimental coil.2nd Jan 1930Box 69 \ 1  scan0284
Test report on electrical windings, detailing resistance, impedance, and inductance measurements.2nd Jan 1930Box 69 \ 1  scan0285
Test results and failure analysis of a coil component, detailing resistance, temperature, and current measurements.2nd Jan 1930Box 69 \ 1  scan0286
Test report page with numbered items for remarks, voltage, and gap measurements.2nd Jan 1930Box 69 \ 1  scan0287
Report page outlining remarks and the results of an examination of windings.3rd Jan 1930Box 69 \ 1  scan0288
Specification for two standard coils and their applicable date ranges and drawing numbers.3rd Jan 1930Box 69 \ 1  scan0289
Testing, risks, and standardization of battery ignition coils.3rd Jan 1930Box 69 \ 1  scan0290
Specifications for coil winding, including primary and secondary layers and insulation.3rd Jan 1930Box 69 \ 1  scan0291
Test results and failures of insulation in battery ignition coils.1st Jan 1930Box 69 \ 1  scan0292
Test schedule report detailing the design and construction of an experimental coil.23th Dec 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0293
Test results for electrical component windings, circuits, and quantities.23th Dec 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0294
Test sheet recording resistance, temperature, and current readings for a component.23th Dec 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0295
Test report detailing voltage, RPM, gap measurements, and endurance test results.23th Dec 1929Box 69 \ 1  scan0296
The examination of windings following a test failure.15th Jan 1930Box 69 \ 1  scan0297
The testing of a Lucas ignition coil and the return of an M.L. and R.Bosch coil.15th Jan 1930Box 69 \ 1  scan0298
Complaint of a coil failure on Chassis GGP-2.15th Jan 1930Box 69 \ 1  scan0299
Request to prepare an experimental ignition coil with a tapped secondary winding for voltage measurement.16th Jan 1930Box 69 \ 1  scan0300
The fitment of an improved ignition coil, No. L.I.5, for the 23-EX model.20th Jan 1930Box 69 \ 1  scan0301
Construction of three ignition coils with different winding types.27th Jan 1930Box 69 \ 1  scan0302
Complete specification for testing and measuring experimental non-trembler ignition coils.27th Jan 1930Box 69 \ 1  scan0303
Test procedure for a coil, detailing temperature and resistance measurements under exaggerated operating conditions.27th Jan 1930Box 69 \ 1  scan0304
Detailed procedure for testing the performance and durability of an ignition coil.27th Jan 1930Box 69 \ 1  scan0305
Page detailing testing procedures for an electrical coil, including performance, voltage, temperature and endurance tests.27th Jan 1930Box 69 \ 1  scan0306
Page detailing endurance and breakdown testing procedures for an ignition coil.29th Jan 1930Box 69 \ 1  scan0307
Experimental spirally wound iron core for an ignition coil.29th Jan 1930Box 69 \ 1  scan0308
The examination of faulty ignition coils from Phantom and 20 HP chassis.10th Feb 1930Box 69 \ 1  scan0309
Bench tests of production type ignition coils with different secondary insulations.11th Feb 1930Box 69 \ 1  scan0310
Weaknesses and breakdowns in secondary coil windings during production.11th Feb 1930Box 69 \ 1  scan0311
Request to prepare an experimental ignition coil with tapped secondary windings for voltage measurement.18th Feb 1930Box 69 \ 1  scan0312
Faulty coil from chassis 7-WR and its subsequent repair.18th Feb 1930Box 69 \ 1  scan0313
Faulty coil received from chassis 18-OR, which has been sent for repair.18th Feb 1930Box 69 \ 1  scan0314
Faulty latest type coil, No.XH-75, from chassis 43-KR, sent to Mr. Brock for repair and remarks.18th Feb 1930Box 69 \ 1  scan0315
Faulty coil from chassis GXO-61, belonging to Hutchinson Haddow & Co. Ltd.18th Feb 1930Box 69 \ 1  scan0316
Examination report on faulty ignition coils returned from customers, detailing the cause of a short circuit.18th Feb 1930Box 69 \ 1  scan0317
Analysis of coil failures, attributing them to a combination of mechanical stress and excessive voltage.7th Mar 1930Box 69 \ 1  scan0318
Urging the production of a special ignition coil with a tapped secondary winding for voltage measurement.7th Mar 1930Box 69 \ 1  scan0319
The use of coloured cottons to distinguish coil tappings.21th Mar 1930Box 69 \ 1  scan0320
Extract from Mr. Hancock's report on 14-GIV after 14,000 miles, detailing the condition of the ignition coil and distributor.5th Apr 1930Box 69 \ 1  scan0321
Extract from a report on the performance of an ignition coil and distributor after mileage tests.28th Apr 1930Box 69 \ 1  scan0322
Specifications for two experimental ignition coils with tapped secondary windings for voltage measurement.7th May 1930Box 69 \ 1  scan0323
Voltage measurements taken on an old type ignition coil with different secondary winding connections.19th May 1930Box 69 \ 1  scan0324
Failures, investigations, and recent specification improvements related to ignition coils.20th May 1930Box 69 \ 1  scan0325
Intermittent ignition failure on a 20 HP Chassis GYL-61, requesting the faulty parts for examination.28th May 1930Box 69 \ 1  scan0326
Requesting different types of ignition coils for testing purposes.4th Aug 1930Box 69 \ 1  scan0327
Request from EFC to Mr. Brock to have a standard secondary winding wound on a coil.1st Sep 1930Box 69 \ 1  scan0328
Unsatisfactory Delco Remy ignition coil tests and failure rates.31th Dec 1930Box 69 \ 1  scan0329
Coil failures and comparing service complaint methods with Cadillac.1st Jan 1931Box 69 \ 1  scan0330
Investigation into an ignition coil failure from chassis GLN-15 which only occurs when hot, suspecting the synthetic casing material.1st Jan 1931Box 69 \ 1  scan0331
Use of bone grey fibre and spring clearance for a slipper flywheel.3rd Apr 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0332
Requesting samples of Bone Gray Fibre for a Slipper Flywheel and other components.12th Apr 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0333
Sourcing 'Bone Grey' American fibre as a potential new material for contact breaker rubbing blocks.1st May 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0334
Requesting comparative machining tests on a new 'bone grey' fibre for a Goshawk distributor.19th May 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0335
Confirming the handover of two Goshawk Distributor Rockers and reporting on machining tests of a new fibre material.2nd Jun 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0336
Fitting and testing a 'bone-grey' fibre rubbing block on battery ignition distributors.2nd Jun 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0337
Letter regarding the testing of a Bone Grey Fibre sample, recommended by Rolls Royce of America, for use as rubbing blocks.18th Jun 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0338
The testing of Bone Grey Fibre against the currently used Red Fibre.27th Jun 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0339
Comparing bone grey fibre to red fibre and Continental Bakelite, noting moisture issues on 20 HP models.1st Jun 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0340


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