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).
Letter of complaint to K.L.G. Sparking Plug Ltd. regarding gas leakage from new Corundite spark plugs.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 162\5\ img012 | |
| Date | 25th May 1937 | |
| 6001b. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wst.6/AP. May 25th 1937 Messrs K.L.G. Sparking Plug Ltd., Putney Vale, LONDON S.W.15 For the attention of Major C.M. Carington. Dear Sirs, We have been experiencing a lot of trouble with the new Corundite sparking plugs due to gas leakage and in some cases one can hear the pressure escaping from the plug whilst standing at the side of the engine when the same is running. We view this trouble with considerable alarm and should be glad to know what steps you propose to take to prevent this occuring. As a matter of fact we are seriously considering issuing a specification for sparking plugs in order to safeguard ourselves against troubles of the above nature. Two of the plugs in question are being returned to you under separate cover and we should be glad to have your remarks on this matter as soon as possible. Yours faithfully, FOR ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. | ||