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 and results for a type test, detailing adjustments to a safety gap and electrical performance figures.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 43\4\ Scan169 | |
| Date | 8th December 1924 | |
| RR 238 (150 BKS.) (D9.461-8-12-24) MP 206975 ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. INSTRUCTIONS. (2) 19 To Order No. WD{Mr Wood/Mr Whitehead}41 (Contd) Customer's No. the actual type test and if necessary we can remove the cover and open out the safety gap a little. We prefer not to disturb the locking of the magnets unless considered really necessary. The electrical tests conducted with 2' plain rubber cables gave low speed figures of:- No. 98033. — 130 rpm advance 195 " retard. No. 98034 — 130 rpm advance 195 " retard. The high speed performance was very good. Signed H.E.W. This Sheet must be filed on completion of the work. | ||