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).
Increase in failures of 'Dubilier' brand condensers for the chassis battery ignition system.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 34\1\ Scan215 | |
| Date | 17th February 1921 | |
| STAMPS & HANDWRITING: RECEIVED FC 18 by From WP c. to c. to EFC. V.2512 AT A.T. TYPED DOCUMENT: EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}2/F17.2.21. X.2512 CHASSIS - BATTERY IGNITION - FAULTY CONDENSERS. With reference to our conversation re the above, I am sending you a further sample of a faulty condenser taken off engine No. 0223. The condenser itself is stamped No.775. Mr.Wyer reports that we are having more trouble with condensers of late, and that this is one of 4 breakdowns in a fortnight. They have been returned to Mr.Brock, and Mr.Wyer is told that they are of a make called "Dubilier". I do not feel that this is a good record. The insulation appears to break down without warning. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} | ||