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).
Deterioration of ignition wires from exhaust heat and the need for a protective shield.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 11\3\ 03-page138 | |
| Date | 17th June 1930 | |
| To E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} From Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux}1/W, 17.6.30. Re. Deterioration of Ignition Wires. We are still in trouble with the ignition wires on the exhaust side becoming burnt with the heat from the exhaust manifold and it has been suggested that a shield should be fitted. We are informed by BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} that a scheme - 1191 - was shewn to you whilst you were here but it was not to your liking and you took the drawing away with you, promising to look into it. We wish to fit one on 24-EX for the next 10,000 mile test and should be pleased if you will let us have your scheme as soon as possible as we are hoping to start our test this next week. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} | ||