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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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The completion of jobs for contact breaker levers and machining tests on bone grey fibre.9th Jul 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0341
Three sample Make and Break Cam Followers made from American Bone Grey Fibre, comparing them to the existing red fibre.13th Aug 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0342
Wear test report on a bone grey fibre rubbing block, detailing a 10,000 mile equivalent run.15th Jul 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0343
Material wear dimensions after a 10,000-mile test.9th Jul 1923Box 69 \ 1  scan0344
The unapproved transfer of a distributor breaker lever between vehicles and the resulting record-keeping issues.13th Aug 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0345
Machining tests and material sources for bone grey fibre rubbing blocks for battery ignition.13th Aug 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0346
Comparing the machining and wearing properties of two Bone Grey Fibre rubbing block samples.21th Aug 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0347
Hygroscopic test comparing the moisture absorption of Bakelite and Bone grey fibre.23th Aug 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0348
Comparison of water absorption by weight between Bakelite and Bone grey fibre after immersion.29th Jun 1920Box 69 \ 1  scan0349
Fitting experimental bone grey fibre rubbing blocks to cars 98-NK, 44-PK, or 5-EX.27th Aug 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0350
Bone Grey Fibre Rubbing Block, part number X.4646.28th Aug 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0351
Instruction sheet detailing the results of a wear test on an unlubricated rubbing block.21th Oct 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0352
Investigation into material swelling due to its hygroscopic properties, confirmed by a heating test.29th Jun 1920Box 69 \ 1  scan0353
The supply of contact breaker levers and a new bone grey fibre material for rubbing blocks.21th Oct 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0354
Fitting a second sample of bone grey fibre rubbing blocks to contact breaker levers.27th Oct 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0355
The mileage tests of bone grey fibre rubbing blocks.28th Oct 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0356
Instruction sheet detailing the wear results of a bone-grey fibre rubbing block after a road test.8th Dec 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0357
10,000-mile bench test of a contact breaker lever with a bone grey fibre rubbing block.15th Dec 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0358
Inspection report detailing the unsatisfactory condition of platinum points and rust found inside a distributor after 5000 miles.29th Jun 1920Box 69 \ 1  scan0359
Instruction sheet detailing the wear test results for a bone grey fibre rubbing block after a 10,000-mile test.19th Dec 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0360
Electrical experimental record sheet for a Bone Grey Fibre rubbing block test sample.12th Jun 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0361
Electrical experimental record sheet for a bone grey fibre rubbing block.18th Jun 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0362
Electrical experimental record sheet for a bone grey fibre rubbing block test.3rd Oct 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0363
Electrical experimental record sheet for a bone grey fibre rubbing block.21th Oct 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0364
Mileage report for bone grey fibre rubbing blocks on experimental cars.2nd Jan 1925Box 69 \ 1  scan0365
List of experimental ignition parts removed from chassis 93-NK before completing 10,000 miles.23th Feb 1925Box 69 \ 1  scan0366
Electrical experimental record sheet for a Bone Grey Fibre rubbing block test.18th Jun 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0367
Electrical experimental record sheet for the testing of a bone grey fibre rubbing block.14th May 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0368
Electrical experimental record sheet for a bone grey fibre rubbing block sample.14th May 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0369
Electrical experimental record sheet for a bone grey fibre rubbing block sample.21th Oct 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0370
10,000-mile bench test report on a standard Goshawk distributor, examining a new rubbing block and platinum points.21th Oct 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0371
Analysis and inspection of a deposit found on metal parts susceptible to oxidation.28th Apr 1925Box 69 \ 1  scan0372
16,000-mile test in France for vehicle 93-NK, detailing electrical component wear.28th Apr 1925Box 69 \ 1  scan0373
The mileage performance of various samples of bone grey fibre rubbing blocks.18th May 1925Box 69 \ 1  scan0374
Chassis 93-NK after 15,447 miles in France, detailing issues with the magneto and battery ignition.20th May 1925Box 69 \ 1  scan0375
Requesting the fitting of bone grey fibre rubbing blocks and springs to contact breaker levers.3rd Jun 1925Box 69 \ 1  scan0376
Request for the return of a contact breaker lever for examination and standardisation purposes.12th Jun 1925Box 69 \ 1  scan0377
Letter sent from France confirming a bone grey fibre is being sent and that a screw with a burnt contact point has been lost.15th Jun 1925Box 69 \ 1  scan0378
The mileage and wear of an experimental bone grey fibre rubbing block and AS tungsten points.19th Jun 1925Box 69 \ 1  scan0379
The wear of a bone grey fibre rubbing block after testing on car 5EX.30th Jun 1925Box 69 \ 1  scan0380
Test report on a bone grey fibre rubbing block after 10,090 miles of use.17th Jun 1925Box 69 \ 1  scan0381
Test report on the wear of a bone grey fibre rubbing block after running over 1000 miles.17th Jun 1925Box 69 \ 1  scan0382
Test log for battery ignition rubbing blocks, detailing material, wear, and conditions.29th Dec 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0383
Test report on battery ignition rubbing blocks.29th Dec 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0384
The testing and supply reliability of bone grey fibre for rubbing blocks.1st Jul 1925Box 69 \ 1  scan0385
Cover letter forwarding information about bone grey fibre for rubbing blocks.1st Jul 1925Box 69 \ 1  scan0386
Letter from Diamond Fibre Co. Ltd. regarding the supply and pricing of 'Whalebone Fibre' for friction washers.20th Jun 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0387
Tests of contact breaker rubbing block material, and in particular of Bone Grey Fibre.1st Jul 1925Box 69 \ 1  scan0388
The testing and comparison of bone grey fibre against continental bakelite, recommending its standardisation.15th Jul 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0389
Hygroscopic and wear tests comparing bakelite and bone grey fibre.15th Jul 1924Box 69 \ 1  scan0390
Wear tests on continental bakelite and bone grey fibre components.1st Jul 1925Box 69 \ 1  scan0391
Test report detailing wear results for first and second samples of bone grey fibre.1st Jul 1925Box 69 \ 1  scan0392
Materials test report detailing wear on two samples of bone grey fibre.17th Jun 1925Box 69 \ 1  scan0393
Confirming the standardisation of a battery ignition contact breaker rubbing block for the 'Phanton' and 20 HP models.1st Aug 1925Box 69 \ 1  scan0394
Standardisation of the battery ignition contact breaker rubbing block of bone grey fibre.21th Jul 1925Box 69 \ 1  scan0395
Request to conduct machining tests on samples of bone grey fibre and bakelite block received from Spauldings Ltd.9th Oct 1925Box 69 \ 1  scan0396
Extract concerning Bakelite insulating materials and Bone Grey Fibre.2nd Nov 1925Box 69 \ 1  scan0397
Colour variation in bone grey fibre used for production and arranging for comparison samples.2nd Nov 1925Box 69 \ 1  scan0398
The replacement of contact breaker lever rubbing blocks with bone grey fibre.9th Apr 1926Box 69 \ 1  scan0399
Supply and modification of battery ignition contact breaker levers.15th May 1926Box 69 \ 1  scan0400
Replacement of Continental bakelite rubbing blocks with bone grey fibre rubbing blocks on three battery ignition contact breaker levers.8th Sep 1926Box 69 \ 1  scan0401
Test report on the wear characteristics of Spaulding's bone grey fibre material used for contact breaker lever rubbing blocks.24th Sep 1926Box 69 \ 1  scan0402
Instruction note rejecting 'Spaulding's' material for production due to excessive wear.29th Jun 1920Box 69 \ 1  scan0403
Electrical experimental record sheet for a contact breaker lever fitted with Spaulding's Fibre.24th Sep 1926Box 69 \ 1  scan0404
The inferior wearing qualities of bone grey fibre following a 10,000-mile test on a chassis in France.25th Sep 1926Box 69 \ 1  scan0405
Confirming the continued use of 'Whalebone' material for the contact breaker arm rubbing block.27th Sep 1926Box 69 \ 1  scan0406
Request to fit six battery ignition contact breaker levers with bone grey fibre rubbing blocks.4th Nov 1926Box 69 \ 1  scan0407
The fitting of bone grey fibre rubbing blocks to contact breaker levers.25th Nov 1926Box 69 \ 1  scan0408
Request for a sample of bone grey fibre for use in contact breakers and for third-party testing.3rd Dec 1926Box 69 \ 1  scan0409
The performance of bone grey fibre for battery ignition rubbing blocks, with a sample provided for comparison.4th Dec 1926Box 69 \ 1  scan0410
Sample of Whale Bone Grey Fibre for material trial.20th Dec 1926Box 69 \ 1  scan0411
Comparison of two samples of bone grey fibre and suggesting a Brinnell test.21th Dec 1926Box 69 \ 1  scan0412
Comparison of scleroscope hardness tests on experimental and standard grey fibre samples.4th Jan 1927Box 69 \ 1  scan0413
Request to fit six standard tungsten contact breaker levers with rubbing blocks of bone grey fibre.14th Jun 1927Box 69 \ 1  scan0414
Inquiring about the consistency of bone grey fibre used for battery ignition contact breaker rubbing blocks.7th Jun 1930Box 69 \ 1  scan0415
Confirming the quality and source of bone grey fibre for battery ignition contact breaker rubbing blocks.18th Jun 1930Box 69 \ 1  scan0416
Improvements to ignition coil No.L.I.5 for fitting to 23-EX.20th Jan 1930Box 69 \ 2  scan0001
The fitting of a modified ignition coil to chassis 16-G4.5th Apr 1930Box 69 \ 2  scan0002
Production test procedure for an ignition coil, detailing tests for continuity, short circuits, and high tension.5th Apr 1930Box 69 \ 2  scan0003
Test procedures for ignition system components, detailing voltage, current, and running conditions.7th Apr 1930Box 69 \ 2  scan0004
Cover note for the production test specification for an ignition coil.7th Apr 1930Box 69 \ 2  scan0005
Request to alter the lower current limit for an ignition coil production test.4th Apr 1930Box 69 \ 2  scan0006
Standardisation of an ignition coil of improved design.4th Apr 1930Box 69 \ 2  scan0007
List of five design improvements for an ignition coil.15th May 1930Box 69 \ 2  scan0008
The methodology for measuring layer voltage in a standard ignition coil with a tapped secondary winding.15th May 1930Box 69 \ 2  scan0009
Table of maximum voltage readings at different tapping points on a coil, with an accompanying analysis.22th May 1930Box 69 \ 2  scan0010
Failures and experiments related to ignition coil secondary windings.22th May 1930Box 69 \ 2  scan0011
Experiment on a standard coil's secondary terminal connection to prevent breakdown.22th May 1930Box 69 \ 2  scan0012
Extract from G.W. Hancock's report on vehicle 24-EX regarding the ignition coil at 6,000 miles.20th Jul 1930Box 69 \ 2  scan0013
Electrical experimental record sheet for an ignition coil test.28th Jan 1930Box 69 \ 2  scan0014
Extract from G.W. Hancock's report on an ignition coil test on vehicle 24-EX at 10,000 miles.15th Aug 1930Box 69 \ 2  scan0015
Comparative laboratory tests of enamelled copper wire for ignition coil secondary windings.7th Sep 1930Box 69 \ 2  scan0016
Page 2 of a report detailing chemical, abrasion, tensile, and heat tests on various enameled wire samples.7th Sep 1930Box 69 \ 2  scan0017
Results of an electrical breakdown test on various grades of wire, with a recommendation for future use.18th Sep 1930Box 69 \ 2  scan0018
Specification of laboratory tests for enamelled copper wire for ignition coil secondary windings.18th Sep 1930Box 69 \ 2  scan0019
Comparison of different manufacturers of enamelled copper wire for ignition coil secondary windings.22th Sep 1930Box 69 \ 2  scan0020
Requesting a comparison between insulating paper waxed before winding versus paper waxed after being wound into an ignition coil.24th Sep 1930Box 69 \ 2  scan0021
The test results of various ignition coil insulating papers.10th Oct 1930Box 69 \ 2  scan0022
Conductance test results for different types of wax paper at varying temperatures.10th Oct 1930Box 69 \ 2  scan0023
Continuation of a report comparing the properties of different types of paper for coil impregnation.1st Oct 1930Box 69 \ 2  scan0024


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