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).
Replacing K.L.G. sparking plugs due to large gaps causing an engine misfire on B bank.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 142\3\ scan0187 | |
| Date | 26th April 1937 | |
| To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c. to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wst. c. to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies} 1204 Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/WB.{Mr Brazier/Mr Bell}15/JH.26.4.37. K.L.G. SPARKING PLUGS. We have removed the K.L.G. F.30X sparking plugs fitted to 37-EX The engine was missing fire on B bank (inlet plugs). Inspection of the plugs showed the trouble to be due to large gaps .030". K.L.G. FE.30X have now been fitted. K.L.G. F.{Mr Friese} 30X have been removed from 33-EX to make way for K.L.G. F.E.30X. The F.30X have completed 4223 miles but were serviced after 2914 miles. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/W.Brazier. | ||