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).
Progress report on the development and testing of various vehicle electrical components.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 161a\3\ scan0063 | |
| Date | 23th March 1939 | |
| -2- SUBJECT. REMARKS. (2) Ignition Distributor - Scheme 986. Designed for overcoming rubbing block wear & cope with higher speeds. 1 set to be completed ready for Test 23.3.39. (3) Ignition Distributor for Conventional 8. DOD. 1154. Scheme issued 1.3.39. delivery date not available. (4) Switchbox - 3 separate switches DCD. 834. Schemed for economy. 3 sets of switches completed & handed to Electrical Lab. for tests. (5) Reserve Petrol Tap for B.V. DCD. 893. Development proceeding on correct operation of Valve necessitating altering the Solenoid Plunger Outer Casing and ampere turns of the Coils. (6) STARTER MAIN SWITCH. DCD.1023. Solenoid Starter Main Switch completed and undergoing Test. Further development on the Iron circuit required before final approval can be obtained. | ||