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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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Issues with lever seizure due to oxydization and a case of spring breakage.18th May 1927Box 70 \ 3  scan0091
Planned visit to Cricklewood to improve electrical fault diagnosis methods.8th May 1931Box 70 \ 3  scan0092
The issue of ignition components being incorrectly returned as faulty from Repair Depots.8th May 1931Box 70 \ 3  scan0093
Ignition system troubleshooting procedures for repair depots.8th May 1931Box 70 \ 3  scan0094
Suggested procedure for diagnosing battery ignition troubles on customer chassis.20th May 1931Box 70 \ 3  scan0095
The failure to record mileage during a condenser change on chassis GLR-8.21th May 1931Box 70 \ 3  scan0096
Cover letter regarding a suggested method for diagnosing battery ignition troubles on customer chassis.23th May 1931Box 70 \ 3  scan0097
Suggested procedure for tracing ignition troubles on a customer's chassis.23th May 1931Box 70 \ 3  scan0098
Visit to Cricklewood to investigate customer complaints regarding battery ignition systems.23th May 1931Box 70 \ 3  scan0099
Customer complaints regarding a starter motor and switchbox repairs, along with a proposed testing scheme for ignition failures.23th May 1931Box 70 \ 3  scan0100
Lack of voltmeters for diagnosing battery ignition troubles on customer chassis.23th May 1931Box 70 \ 3  scan0101
Instruction regarding the investigation of a Berenett ignition coil (No. 4554) that fails on a specific chassis.29th Apr 1927Box 70 \ 3  scan0102
Responding to a query about Ignition Coil No. 4554, outlining the investigation and testing process.17th May 1927Box 70 \ 3  scan0103
Confirming that tests on ignition coil No.4554 show no faults.10th Jun 1927Box 70 \ 3  scan0104
Request for a report on recent failures of ignition coils on customers' cars.20th Dec 1927Box 70 \ 3  scan0105
Internal memorandum clarifying the process for handling customer complaints regarding ignition coil and other electrical failures.19th Dec 1927Box 70 \ 3  scan0106
Customer complaints about ignition coil failures and the high number of replacement coils being supplied for 20HP and 40/50HP chassis.19th Dec 1927Box 70 \ 3  scan0107
The replacement of coils on 20 HP and 40/50 HP chassis, requesting a percentage-based comparison between locations.22th Dec 1927Box 70 \ 3  scan0108
Number of ignition coils issued in 1927 and addressing potential concerns over defects.23th Dec 1927Box 70 \ 3  scan0109
Coil replacement rates and procedures for 20HP and 40/50HP models.30th Dec 1927Box 70 \ 3  scan0110
Failure of an Ignition Coil Y.C.95, requesting examination and rewinding.12th Jan 1928Box 70 \ 3  scan0111
Query about a misunderstanding regarding the replacement policy for coils on 20-HP & 40/50 HP chassis.5th Jan 1928Box 70 \ 3  scan0112
From the repair department about the diagnosis and return of a faulty coil YC.95.6th Jan 1928Box 70 \ 3  scan0113
Faulty new coil, No. 6494 from Chassis 20-NE, which failed after two days.11th Jan 1928Box 70 \ 3  scan0114
Faulty coil from chassis 66-EF, detailing a short circuit and requesting examination for repair costs.11th Jan 1928Box 70 \ 3  scan0115
Replacement of a faulty ignition coil from chassis 20-NE against Works' policy.12th Jan 1928Box 70 \ 3  scan0116
Replacement of a returned coil for chassis 66-EF against Works' policy.12th Jan 1928Box 70 \ 3  scan0117
Replacement of coils for 20HP and 40/50HP chassis.13th Jan 1928Box 70 \ 3  scan0118
Policy for charging for the replacement of coils.11th Jan 1928Box 70 \ 3  scan0119
Policy for replacing coils on 20HP and 40/50HP chassis.10th Jan 1928Box 70 \ 3  scan0120
Instruction note regarding a faulty coil from chassis 38RM requiring repair and return to Cricklewood.19th Jan 1928Box 70 \ 3  scan0121
Instruction sheet detailing the examination and fault diagnosis of a coil from a customer's chassis.21th Jan 1928Box 70 \ 3  scan0122
Intermittent coil failure on chassis 38-NC, clarifying guarantee status and repair costs.23th Jan 1928Box 70 \ 3  scan0123
Instruction sheet detailing the findings from an examination of a faulty coil from a repair chassis.26th Jan 1928Box 70 \ 3  scan0124
Examination and findings on a faulty coil, No. 4164, from a repair chassis.27th Jan 1928Box 70 \ 3  scan0125
Instruction sheet detailing the examination and fault diagnosis of two faulty coils.3rd Feb 1928Box 70 \ 3  scan0126
The failure analysis of a coil, identifying wet varnish and charring as issues.9th Dec 1924Box 70 \ 3  scan0127
Investigation report into two faulty coils, nos. 4405 and T145X, from the repair department.4th Feb 1928Box 70 \ 3  scan0128
Investigation into overheating, charring, and weakness in finer primary and secondary coils.30th Mar 1928Box 70 \ 3  scan0129
Complaint of a faulty coil with a broken secondary winding for chassis No. 4-UF.30th Mar 1928Box 70 \ 3  scan0130
Faulty D.70982 coil from chassis 6.EF, requesting examination and advice on repair costs.16th Apr 1928Box 70 \ 3  scan0131
Intermittent coil failure on Chassis 7-LF and a request for examination and cost allocation.18th Apr 1928Box 70 \ 3  scan0132
Faulty coil from chassis 83-MC and an inquiry about repair costs.18th Apr 1928Box 70 \ 3  scan0133
Failed ignition coil on chassis 6-EF for Captain A.S. Wills, agreeing to the charges.21th Apr 1928Box 70 \ 3  scan0134
Replacement of a failed ignition coil on chassis 83-MC and the potential for charging the customer.21th Apr 1928Box 70 \ 3  scan0135
Failed ignition coil on chassis 7-LF and agreeing to debit the charges for a new one.21th Apr 1928Box 70 \ 3  scan0136
Requesting specific details on ignition coil failures, including winding type, resistance, and engine position.18th Mar 1929Box 70 \ 3  scan0137
Investigation into a failed ignition coil on chassis 101-UF, detailing electrical faults and concluding the cause was an open battery circuit.10th Oct 1929Box 70 \ 3  scan0138
Remedy of using an auto switch control to protect against recurring danger.17th Dec 1931Box 70 \ 3  scan0139
Failed D.72503 coil from chassis 5.GY which has overheated.17th Dec 1931Box 70 \ 3  scan0140
Faulty condenser on chassis 55.RF for customer J. Blake & Co. Ltd.15th Feb 1928Box 70 \ 3  scan0141
From EFC to BY requesting the return of a faulty condenser and two cutouts for examination.7th Feb 1928Box 70 \ 3  scan0142
Testing of a failed condenser, No. MO.55, from chassis 55RF.21th Feb 1928Box 70 \ 3  scan0143
Laboratory report on the cause of failure for Condenser No. MO.55 from chassis 55 RF.20th Feb 1928Box 70 \ 3  scan0144
Complaint about a faulty condenser on chassis 97-RF.14th May 1928Box 70 \ 3  scan0145
The cost allocation for a condenser from chassis 97-RF Cricklewood.17th May 1928Box 70 \ 3  scan0146
Investigation into a distributor with pitting on the platinum points, concluding the cause is oil vapour.30th Dec 1925Box 70 \ 3  scan0147
Investigation into why the platinum points burnt away on distributor No.65 from chassis 18-RC.29th Dec 1925Box 70 \ 3  scan0148
Letter detailing the investigation into battery ignition point failure due to excessive voltage.27th May 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0149
Electrical tests of a dynamo and battery ignition system on a Phantom chassis.27th May 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0150
Electrical fault related to an excessive voltage rise.28th May 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0151
Inquiring about a new design to resolve a complaint regarding Phantom Ignition.28th May 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0152
Listing cars with complaints of burning out platinum ignition points on Phantom models.28th May 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0153
Unreliability and varying lifespan of make-and-break contacts for the Phantom ignition system.27th May 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0154
Phantom owner's battery ignition issue and questioning if high battery voltage is the cause.28th May 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0155
Letter to a Mr. Sidney regarding ignition tests, battery voltage, and sparking on a Phantom model.28th Mar 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0156
Letter discussing dynamo voltage and a suspected incorrect voltmeter reading.29th May 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0157
The life of contact points for the Phantom ignition system, detailing tests and improvements.29th May 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0158
Copy of a letter from F.E. Sidney concerning an ignition issue with his Phantom.30th May 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0159
Letter to Mr. Northey discussing abnormal voltage issues with accumulators, meters, and lamp bulbs.30th Mar 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0160
Page 2 of a letter discussing dynamo overcharging and its effect on batteries.1st Jun 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0161
Phantom ignition and charging voltage, discussing the deterioration of platinum points due to oil vapour.1st Jun 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0162
Diagnosis of blackened distributor points, concluding the cause is oil vapour, not an electrical fault.1st Jun 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0163
Technical explanation of vehicle electrical system voltage, battery charging characteristics, and their effect on lamp filaments.1st Jun 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0164
Technical analysis of the interaction between battery and dynamo voltages within an electrical charging system.1st Jun 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0165
Continued report discussing battery E.M.F. and a specific car's oil vapour trouble.2nd Jun 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0166
Letter detailing an investigation into electrical faults, specifically battery ignition points and lamp bulb failures on a Phantom chassis.2nd Jun 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0167
Page two of a letter from F.E. Sidney regarding a dangerous fault with a car's lights.4th Jun 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0168
Customer's issue with ignition make-and-break burning, battery over-charging, and potential solutions.4th Jun 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0169
Oil excluding device for Phantom ignition, chassis batteries, and side lamp voltages.7th Jun 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0170
Technical note on the advantages of using higher-rated lamps in a 12-volt car system.7th Jun 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0171
Rapid failure of platinum battery ignition points and proposing further investigation.25th Aug 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0172
Concerning the reported failure of a Distributor Cover for Chassis No. 49-LC and arranging its replacement.26th Aug 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0173
Customer complaint regarding a cracked distributor cover for chassis No. 49-LC.25th Aug 1925Box 70 \ 3  scan0174
The failure of a magneto distributor on chassis 49-LC, attributed to material contraction from insufficient curing.26th Aug 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0175
The preparation and replacement of new ignition contact breaker parts due to the burning of platinum points.11th Sep 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0176
Burning of platinum battery ignition contact points due to oil presence in a customer's car and on Phantom models.14th Sep 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0177
Parts for a modification to exclude crankchamber gasses from Mr. Storey's car.14th Sep 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0178
The preparation of new ignition contact breaker parts to fix an issue with burning platinum points.11th Sep 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0179
Customer's modifications to his car's battery ignition system.22th Sep 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0180
Cases of failure in battery ignition H.T. rotors due to tracking.6th May 1927Box 70 \ 3  scan0181
Responding to a query about the number of failures observed in H.T. rotors for batteries.6th May 1927Box 70 \ 3  scan0182
Letter from C. A. Vandervell & Co. Ltd. requesting condenser capacity information for a 'Phantom' car.6th Mar 1928Box 70 \ 3  scan0183
Letter to Mr. W.H. Glaser regarding the burning of platinum points on a Phantom, discussing condenser capacity and a new contact breaker design.7th Mar 1928Box 70 \ 3  scan0184
Continuation of a letter discussing a potential customer complaint and offered improvements.9th Mar 1928Box 70 \ 3  scan0185
Letter from C.A. Vandervell & Co. Ltd. to E. Fowler Clark regarding the action of oil vapour and mechanical actions.9th Mar 1928Box 70 \ 3  scan0186
Recording the failure of Bakelite distributor rotors from Phantom models.11th May 1928Box 70 \ 3  scan0187
Failures of ignition distributor rotors and the progress of tests on a new mushroom-type rotor design.2nd May 1928Box 70 \ 3  scan0188
Missing cut-out and distribution board, troubleshooting a returned cut-out, and clarifying the ambiguous term 'cut-out'.4th Dec 1925Box 70 \ 3  scan0189
Instructions concerning a returned cut-out from a chassis, reported as faulty and sent for testing.5th Dec 1925Box 70 \ 3  scan0190


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