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).
Instructions for engine testing procedures, focusing on magneto performance and addressing distributor gear noise.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 48\2\ Scan223 | |
| Date | 28th June 1920 | |
| RR 23a (150 BKS.) [BMS7 28-6-20.] MP 224356 ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. INSTRUCTIONS. To ________ 19 Order No. WA {Mr Wallis} 105 (3) Customer's No. ________ No 6 It is suggested that the second 15 mins run at 3000 rpm. should be run with the lever fully advanced, as the H.T sparking and general magneto performance in that position, and at that speed, is of considerable importance. Also in view of the recent complaints of noise it is suggested that the following paragraph be added to this clause (No 6):- "During this test it should be observed that the meshing of the distributor gear wheel with the pinion is correct, incorrect meshing being indicated by an uneven 'rattle' emanating from the distributor end of the magneto" contd Signed ________ This Sheet must be filed on completion of the work. | ||