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).
Extract listing future schemes and improvements for starter and ignition systems.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 32\2\ Scan019 | |
| Date | 7th September 1920 | |
| R.R. 225A 100 T) (S.H. 158, 11-8-20) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 1500 X3532 Extract from RG{Mr Rowledge}/G7.9.20. In addition to our own starter and ignition schemes we now have for the immediate future:- X.295. (1) Smith dynamo cutting in sooner, more silent, and with less wires. X.3771. (2) Smith cutout a more accurate and reliable appliance. X.4173. X.3760. (3) R.R. switchboard with better switches etc. for instrument board. X.4173. X.3855. (4) R.R. distribution board, as mentioned above, to be fitted on front of dashboard. X.4186. X.532. (5) R.R. locked ignition switch fitted with connection socket for inspection lamp, and press button for instrument light. Drawings for items 3, 4, and 5 have been made at West WitteringHenry Royce's home town. | ||