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).
The replacement of ebonite parts with bakelite mouldings on S.S. starter systems.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 39\3\ Scan316 | |
| Date | 3rd June 1929 | |
| X3513 Experimental Shop from EFC. EFC3/AD3.6.29. BAKELITE MOULDINGS TO REPLACE EBONITE PARTS X7655 We ought to take the earliest opportunity in every case concerning the replacement of ebonite parts on the S.S. starter systems by bakelite mouldings as these become available. For instance, at the present moment we still have ebonite parts as follows :- Push button switch base................... All cars Automatic switch base................... 20-EX, 21-EX. Armature operated switch contact support on motor................ 19-EX, 20-EX, 21-EX. EFC. | ||