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The inspection and test of the Goshawk electrical system from chassis 79-AO after 10,000 miles.


Identifier  WestWitteringFiles\K\November1923\  Scan18
Date  8th November 1923
  
To R & E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} from EFC. {E. Fowler Clarke - Electrical Engineer}
c. CJ. & PN. {Mr Northey}
c. BY. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} EP. {G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} WOR. {Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}
c. Hm. {Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs} De.

EFC {E. Fowler Clarke - Electrical Engineer} 9/T8.11.23.

ORIGINAL

X.4338 - GOSHAWK(Aero Engine)(Codename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after Kestrel(Aero Engine)) ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Herewith please find copy of our report on the inspection and test of the electrical units taken from 10,000 mile chassis 79-AO. It will be seen that generally speaking the condition of the whole system is very satisfactory, the only positive faults during test and subsequently being:-

(1) Failure to charge correctly at one period due to slightly sticking brush and insufficient brush spring pressure.
(2) Burning of starter motor switch contacts, due to loss of oil.
(3) Breakage of stay of battery box support.

EFC. {E. Fowler Clarke - Electrical Engineer}

EFC {E. Fowler Clarke - Electrical Engineer} 4/T7.11.23 att½
  
  
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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