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 to test a new magneto and gear setup for improved electrical performance, noise, and long-term reliability.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 65\3\ scan0279 | |
| Date | 8th December 1924 | |
| RR 238 (150 BKS.) (DB{Donald Bastow - Suspensions} 461-8-12 24) MP 306975 ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. INSTRUCTIONS. To (2) Order No. Customer's No. We now think that the adoption of a continuous cam ring and better cut gears with the more satisfactory electrical performance will provide us with a magneto which will pass our specification and satisfy the test dept as regards noise. The next point to determine with these magnetos is whether any serious depreciation occurs in the electrical performance with service i.e will it be possible to satisfactorily start the engine cold with an EW6 magnetos say after 5000 mls? Signed L.E.W. This Sheet must be filed on completion of the work. | ||