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).
Instruction sheet detailing the test results of a Watford EW6 magneto, noting incorrect rotor markings and a minor brush squeak.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 65\3\ scan0313 | |
| Date | 7th September 1928 | |
| RR 238 (150 BKS.) (DB{Donald Bastow - Suspensions} 461-8-12-24) MP 306975 ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. INSTRUCTIONS. To: E.7C Order No.: WD{Mr Wood/Mr Whitehead}8 Customer's No.: X7791 Watford EW6 magneto No 118864 with R.H. rotation for S.S.M. engine. We have production tested this magneto in the lab and find it to be electrically OK. The rotor marking for engine timing purposes however we found to be wrong the rotor being marked for L.H. rotation of the magneto. The magneto was also very quiet with the exception of a slight brush squeak from the contact breaker carbon brush. Signed: H.C.W. This Sheet must be filed on completion of the work. | ||