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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).
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
  
  


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