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).
Replacement of K.L.G. sparking plugs on engine 37-EX due to a misfire caused by large gaps.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 162\5\ img006 | |
| Date | 26th April 1937 | |
| To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c.c. to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wst. c.c. to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies} 6001b Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/WB.{Mr Brazier/Mr Bell}15/JH.26.4.37. K.L.G. SPARKING PLUGS. We have removed the K.L.G. F.30X sparking plugs fitted to 37-EX The engine was missing fire on B bank (inlet plugs). Inspection of the plugs showed the trouble to be due to large gaps .030". K.L.G. FE.30X have now been fitted. K.L.G. F.{Mr Friese} 30X have been removed from 33-EX to make way for K.L.G. F.E.30X. The F.30X have completed 4223 miles but were serviced after 2914 miles. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/W.Brazier. W. Brazier | ||