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).
Technical note discussing modifications to ignition timing and other issues for car 37-EX.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 93\1\ scan0042 | |
| Date | 5th October 1936 | |
| Ides Swott. 323 What prospects have we of getting a lot more retard for idling and yet sufficient advance at 20 M.P.H. F.T.? This suggests suction control Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies} E.2/HP.5.10.36. re 37-EX. good indeed. The exhaust system on this car is very There is a creak from the offside rear wheel, which requires attention. The wheel may be loose on hub. This car runs much better slowly when the ignition is retarded, and with no chunking. This suggests some modifications to automatic control of ignition point. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} | ||