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).
Component specifications and test instructions for an experimental magneto.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 40\2\ Scan066 | |
| Date | 29th June 1920 | |
| RR 232 (150 BKS.) (BHD? 29.6.20.) MP 224355* ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. INSTRUCTIONS. To 19 Order No. Z Customer's No. 1. One piece aluminium die-casting cast integral with the pole pieces (the armature tunnel being bored out) providing a well enclosed rigid support for the armature. 2. The armature gear pinion is made of steel whilst the distributor gear wheel is cut out of bakelite. 3. Substantial "stabalite" distributor block with the H.T. wires secured from the inside, (carbon brush wipe distribution) 4. Ebonite slip ring and collector brushes. 5. Bone grey fibre contact breaker lever rubbing block of large section and continuous sing steel cam. 6. Weight complete 12.25 lbs. We are proceeding to test this magneto to our general schedule for experimental magnetos. Signed St S.E.W. This Sheet must be filed on completion of the work. | ||