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).
Query regarding the capability of the Remy ignition to start an Eagle engine by hand.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 52\3\ Scan238 | |
| Date | 8th September 1917 | |
| To EH. from E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} c to By. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} c. to Clk. St. {Capt. P. R. Strong} Margaret's Bay. Sept. 8th 1917. X.2814 - Re - Starting on Remy Ignition. E4/W8917. With reference to your report EH3/LG5917, would you please let us know in accordance with Mr. Royce's wishes whether they Remy ignition will start the Eagle engine when it is being turned by hand with 2 9 to 1 ratio handstarter. E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} EFC {E. Fowler Clarke - Electrical Engineer} | ||