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).
Request for a performance report on an American Bosch Ignition system on the 4-EX.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 61b\4\ scan0075 | |
| Date | 1st March 1922 | |
| R.{Sir Henry Royce} R.{Sir Henry Royce} A.{Mr Adams} 25 25m. 12-20-20 40849 INTER-OFFICE CORRESPONDENCE X. 4275. ROLLS-ROYCE OF AMERICA, INC. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. Cyl - G 1322 March 1, 1922 Dear Hives: Re: American Bosch Ignition on 4-EX. May we have a report on the above? Behavior of the ignition, mileage, etc. Do you consider that the platinum points in the distributor are necessary, and have the Tungsten points on the contact breaker operated satisfactorily? Also, has the canvas Bakelite of the rubbing contact operated satisfactorily? Has the advance mechanism stayed free, or has it stuck occasionally, etc., etc. Thanking you in anticipation of an early reply, I am, Yours truly, M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} Olley | ||