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).
Instructions detailing the testing of a Watford E06 Magneto returned from repair, with notes on low-speed sparking and a sleeve damping device.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 48\2\ Scan216 | |
| Date | 3rd September 1924 | |
| RR 238 (150 BKS) (BH57.29-6-20.) MP 224355 X. 9786 ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. INSTRUCTIONS. To E.Y.B. Date 3 - 9 - 1924 Order No. WA {Mr Wallis} 78 Customer's No. X4181 Watford E06 Magneto No 58663 returned to Messrs North's for examination and repair. This magneto has now been received back from the Watford company and has been tested. It was found to be OK with the exception of the low speed sparking which is as follows:- Advance 310 rpm Central 330 - Retard 350 - It was also observed that fitting the new sleeve damping device greatly decreased the sleeve noise caused by Signed could. This Sheet must be filed on completion of the work. | ||