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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).
Standardisation of a 20 HP Battery Ignition Condenser with improved connections.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 172\2\  img030
Date  20th August 1924
  
RR 755 (10H) (SL391 2-11-23) MP 261297
ORIGINAL
COMPLETED 5.9.24.
STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS.
Date 20.8.24.
X No. 4430
Description of Parts. 20 HP. Battery Ignition Condenser with improved connections to LeC.1745 (See R7/M19.5.23).
Origin. Desirability of prevention of burning away of platinum contact points due to imperfect condenser connections.
Experimental Test Report.
A condenser designated 1C has been made to LeC.1745. This was received from the shop on 18.10.23. and satisfactorily underwent our production test. It was then put on 6-G-11 and remained on that car until 10,826 miles had been completed, no trouble whatever having been experienced with the condenser and the platinum points remained in contd. over -
Road Test Report.
Run 10,826 miles on 6-G-11
Weight of Old Part.
Cost of Old Part. £ 3. 10d.
Weight of New Part.
Cost of New Part. £ 4. 10d.
Difference per Car.
Difference per Car. £ 1. 0d. increase.
Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. LV/Rhs. 28.8.24.
Drawing No.
Part List
A Scrap and replace at all costs, including Chassis already delivered to customers.
B Scrap and replace on Chassis in works.
C Scrap present stock and replace on all Chassis not yet handed to test.
D Use existing stock Alteration effective on future Chassis
Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on:-
Series.....£.........
Series.....£.........
Series.....£.........
SIGNATURES
DATE
REMARKS
MR. JOHNSON
4.9.24
Agreed. C.Johnson.
Do not wait for B.J's signature.
MR. B. JOHNSON
MR. ROYCE
29/8/24
Agreed urgent, because solution coming forward
MR. WORMALD
20.9.24
Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}
MR. ROWLEDGE
21.8.24
Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge}
MR. DAY
22.8.24
Agreed. Ds.
MR. BAILEY
20.8.24
Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer}
MR. PLATFORD
22.8.24
Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}
MR. ELLIOTT
28/8/24
Agreed AE
MR. NORTHEY
22.8.24
Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey}
MR. HIVES
1.9.24
Agreed. E.Hives.
  
  


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