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).
Secret memo from 'R' to 'EFC' regarding progress on electrical work for dynamos and ignition systems.
| Identifier | WestWitteringFiles\K\September1923\ Scan113 | |
| Date | 20th September 1923 | |
| R.R. 235A (100 T) (S.H. 159 11-8-20) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 2500 TO EFC. FROM R.{Sir Henry Royce} c. to GJ. BJ. c. to WOR.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} PN.{Mr Northey} c. to HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} c. to BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} ORIGINAL SECRET. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} A.{Mr Adams} C. ELECTRICAL WORK. I am looking anxiously for some progress in the electrical work as follows:- GOSHAWK 11. DYNAMO. Improved running at the brushes or an assurance from tests that this machine is satisfactory at the commutator and brushes. E.A.C. 1. Further work on the dynamo and starter motor, so that we shall have a satisfactory dynamo for our present 40/50 chassis. We are hoping shortly to tackle the vibrator regulator, but must be content with a good three brush machine for the present. IGNITION. BATTERY & MAGNETO. I understand you are now satisfied that you have these quite satisfactory in reliability and efficiency. The spare magneto will soon be in production in the latest type. The improved condenser should be thoroughly reliable in the contacts. I am aware you are awaiting a design from WW. for change over ignition and switch for both 40/50 and 20.HP., because nothing good enough and suitable can be found anywhere. R.{Sir Henry Royce} | ||