Experimental bench tests for a B.T.H. Type F.M.6 Magneto.
| Identifier | WestWitteringFiles\F\March1921\ Scan47 | |
| Date | 18th March 1921 | |
| To R. {Sir Henry Royce} Er E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} from EFC {E. Fowler Clarke - Electrical Engineer} c. to CJ. & PN. {Mr Northey} c. to Da. {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} & EP. {G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} c. to Bn. {W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} & By. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} c. to EWT. for R.R.Inc. ORIGINAL EFC {E. Fowler Clarke - Electrical Engineer} 3/T18.3.21. X.3515 - B.T.H. Type F.M.6 MAGNETO. REPORT OF EXPERIMENTAL BENCH TESTS. Two of the above magnetos were received at these Works on 3.2.21. A short preliminary report was sent under cover of our EFC {E. Fowler Clarke - Electrical Engineer} 2/T10.2.21. One of these magnetos has now been put through our experimental bench tests with the following results :- Magneto No. 311941. 1. Weight - 10.25 lbs. 2. For remarks re mechanical and electrical design see preliminary report. We have already sent to Mr. Royce a similar machine to the one which has been through the experimental bench tests loosely assembled to enable him to examine this. 3. Radial air gap - .003" between sleeve and armature, and .001" approx. between sleeve and main pole. 4. High tension safety gap - 7.6 mm. 5. The jump spark distributor dimensions are according to sketch herewith :- 1.026" .255" .270" Overlap X at advance = .10" " " retard = contd. R.R. 386A (100 T) (S.H. 798. 10-12-20) G. {Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 2947 | ||
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