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).
The high failure rate of Lucas Dynamos and a subsequent visit from their electrician.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 36\4\ scan 092 | |
Date | 20th July 1920 | |
X-30146 By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} from Wd.{Mr Wood/Mr Whitehead} c. to Er. c. to Hw. c. to EFC. c. to Sft.{Mr Swift} c. to Ds. c. to OO/W. Wd{Mr Wood/Mr Whitehead}9/NJ20.7.20. X.30146 Lucas Dynamos. In view of the fact that out of 103 dynamos which have been tested on our rig, only 48 have passed O.K., the Lucas Electrical Co.Ltd. have decided to send their electrician, Mr. Ireland, here tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon to enquire into the matter. Will you kindly inform Mr.Brock, so that everything is in readiness when Mr.Ireland arrives. Wd.{Mr Wood/Mr Whitehead} [STAMP] E C JUL 21 RECEIVED. | ||