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).
Instructions for mounting a Lucas coil and starter switch on the dashboard.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 110\1\ scan0089 | |
| Date | 29th April 1941 | |
| To Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/ from Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames} Copy to Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/SAG. 720 MYTH Dashboard. We attach to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH's copy the original of PL.650 - Mounting of Lucas Coil & Starter Switch on Dashboard. The above scheme shews the position chosen for the Lucas sports type coil on the dashboard. Will Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/SAG. please arrange for two .250 dia. flank rivets in the left hand body mounting bracket RB.{R. Bowen}13011/2 to support the coil. We also shew a proposed position for the Lucas Starter Switch on the floor board ramp. Will Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/SAG. please arrange for holes in the floor to take the bolts to support the switch. Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames} Original to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH. Prints to Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/SAG. & Asnby. | ||