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).
Instruction regarding the failure and replacement of Watford EW6 magnetos due to worn contact points.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 65\3\ scan0342 | |
| Date | 8th February 1929 | |
| RR 238 (150 BKS.) (OB 461-8-12-24) MP 306975 X7791 ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. INSTRUCTIONS. 8 - 2 - 1929 To E.T.C. Order No. WD{Mr Wood/Mr Whitehead} 34 Customer's No. X7791 Watford EW6 magnetos. With reference to the failure of some of these magnetos due to burning of the contact breaker points, we have now another instance on chassis 14 EX where the points have worn right down after a mileage of 4440. We consider Messrs North's ought to do something in the matter. And we are handing over the contact breaker in question for return to them and replacement! Perhaps the Repair Dept could give us some information now re the life of EW6 contacts. Signed H.E.W. This Sheet must be filed on completion of the work. | ||