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 supply and distribution plan for 'Corundite' sparking plugs.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 162\3\ img079 | |
| Date | 9th April 1937 | |
| WST 6000 To BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} from ROY.{Sir Henry Royce} c. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wst c. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry{Shadwell Grylls} c. Mx.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} ROY{Sir Henry Royce}1/MG9.4.37 "Corundite" Sparking Plugs Type FE/30.X - for P.III Chassis Type FLB/30.X - for 25/30 HP and Bentley Chassis Arising out of Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}3/KW7.4.37 (copy to Mx{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} herewith) kindly note we have now concluded arrangements with the K.L.G.Company whereby they will deliver to us approximately: 500 per week of each type of "Corundite" Plug commencing next week, building up in about 4 weeks from date to approximately: 1000 per week of each type. Mx{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} will note it is proposed to change the Plugs on a number of cars outside, i.e., in the hands of the Coachbuilders etc., awaiting delivery to the Public. Will he kindly give us some approximate idea of the total number of Plugs which will be required to deal with such Chassis, as it is proposed to change these first. In arriving at this figure, please do not lose sight of the fact that we are now supplying 4 spare Plugs with the Phantom III, and 2 each with the 25/30 HP and Bentley Chassis. ROY.{Sir Henry Royce} Att (to Mx{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} only) Copy of Memo Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}3/KW7.4.37 | ||