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).
Log sheet detailing tests, modifications, and repairs on various electrical components.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 51\1\ Scan381 | |
| Date | 26th February 1923 | |
| -3- Contd. Type. No. Date. Particulars. R. {Sir Henry Royce} R. {Sir Henry Royce} 6-EX. 26.2.23. Recd.for improved output. 27.2.23. C. brush retarded (fully). Production tested. Returned GWH. {George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} R. {Sir Henry Royce} R. {Sir Henry Royce} 6-EX. 8.3.23. Reported brushes noisy. C. A. {Mr Adams} V. {VIENNA} DB. {Donald Bastow - Suspensions} 135 14.3.23. Handed over for Gos.I rebuild. R. {Sir Henry Royce} R. {Sir Henry Royce} Gos. 6-EX 26.3.23. Recd. for test (gen'l overhaul of car 24.3.23. Retd. after brush silencing. R.R.Gos. 288. 27.3.23. Recd.from prod'n.dept.for use. " 7-GII 28.3.23. New brushes fitted,prod.tested, ? 5.4.23. insulation down,cleared, retd. 8.4.23. Retd.back for low output complaint. Tested (new brushes & springs). Handed shop for 7GII.for R. {Sir Henry Royce} Le.C.) " Expl. 9.4.23. 19-SWG field replaced & retd.from shop. Lucas R.1629. 13.4.23. Recd.from shop(disposal) E.575. R. {Sir Henry Royce} R. {Sir Henry Royce} Gos. Exdl. 17.4.23. Sent for new 20 SWG.field. 18.4.23. Recd.wound with 20 SWG.on field. " 288 18.4.23. End-plate slotted. Bijur. 1K1246 24.4.23. Recd.off 4EX. Replaced by Lucas. M1614 R. {Sir Henry Royce} R. {Sir Henry Royce} Gos. 7-GII 2.5.23. Recd. main brushes retarded, tested (R.1.) returned. New spring to neg.brush. Comm. good. Lucas R.1130 20.4.23. Rec. Mr.Wyer for test. O.K. Returned. E.575. Tests:-1 OK. 2 12.9 VT- 16°C. 3. 14.0v12.3~ 4. 14.8v. R.R.Gos. Off3GII 17.5.23. Recd.for main brush retarding and R.3. output improvement,Polished carcase,Marked R3.(3rd.machine on car with retarded brushes). 18.5.23. Tested and returned +brush still polished. R.R.Gos. 6EX. 4.5.23. Recd.for slotting & test.. R.2. 5.5.23. Sent shop for slotting. 9.5.23. Recd.[strikethrough] back slotted for test.Tested and returned. R.R.Gos. 288. 16.5.23. Comm. micas undercut. Contd. | ||