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 wiring tube for battery/high tension ignition wires on the 40/50 HP Chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 172\3\ img002 | |
| Date | 7th April 1919 | |
| R.R. 755. (S H) (V.V. 472. 30.1.14) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 0319. ORIGINAL STANDARDISATION OF CHASSIS PARTS. Date: 7.4.19. Reference: X.3129 Description of Parts: Ignition. Wiring tube for battery/high tension wires. - 40/50 H.P. Chassis. Drawing No. Part List. Origin: The desirability of a neater wiring arrangement. Experimental Test Report: EH3/LG4.4.19. attached. Road Test Report: Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct: (Sgd) E.W.Hives Weight of Old Part: Cost of Old Part: £ Weight of New Part: Cost of New Part: £ Difference per Car: Difference per Car: £ Cost of Parts in Works and Stores which will be scrapped if commenced on:- Series............£............ Series............£............ Storekeeper advised re above. Storekeeper's Signature. Signature of Mr. DeLOOZE that above is correct. SIGNATURES, DATE, REMARKS Mr. JOHNSON, 24.4.19, Agreed. C.Johnson. Mr. ROYCE, 25/4/19, Agree that it is suitable for this tumbler ignition. Mr. WORMALD, 10-4-19, Agreed UW Mr. NADIN, (Absent in U.S.A.). Mr. PLATFORD, " ", " " Mr. NORTHEY, , Mr. Bailey, 16.4.19, Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Mr. Day, 10.4.19, I agree Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} Mr. Barrington, 28.4.19, Agreed. Bn.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} Handwritten remarks in main column: Have we proved that earthing wire is necessary. Have we tried modifications of wiring as indicated to improve tumbler ignition on car which has not electrical starters - See this on memo FHR 29/4 Left margin text: R.R. 68. (1007) (S.E. 883 4-7-18) M.P. 193705 | ||