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).
Telegram suggesting solutions for broken gears caused by backlash and pre-ignition.
| Identifier | WestWitteringFiles\B\December1918\ Scan5 | |
| Date | 30th December 1918 | |
| POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS. To: Roycar Derby From: West WitteringHenry Royce's home town Prefix: @ Handed in at: 2-12 Words: 44 Received here at: 3 No. of Telegram: 0303 Office Stamp: DERBY 30 DE 18 Message: Hives Since it appears that combination of backlash and preignitions is chief cause of broken gears. can preignition be avoided by using mixed fuels or by lowering the compression without seriously detracting from the fuel consumption in pounds per horse power Royce | ||