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 regarding a noisy Scintilla magneto type A.G.6A, number 21523.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 48\2\ Scan133 | |
| Date | 4th July 1924 | |
| RR 239 (50 BKS) (SH57.29-6-20.) MP 224358 X. 8795. ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. INSTRUCTIONS. To: E.7b. Order No: W.A. 56 Customer's No: XH187 Scintilla magneto type A.G.6A NO. 21523. This magneto has now been assembled, and although there is no friction at the bearings or between the magnet and pole-shoes, the magneto is exceptionally noisy. Commencing at about 1000 rpm the noise which is an exaggerated rattle develops in intensity as the speed increases. The noise appears to emanate from the bearings, and as Mr Wooby reports that bearings seem worn we suggest that this machine be returned to contd. Signed This Sheet must be filed on completion of the work | ||