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).
Extract detailing the strength testing procedure for hand magnetos and starting gear.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 34\2\ Scan020 | |
| Date | 30th May 1916 | |
| Extract from R5/W30.5.16. X.2220.- RE HAND MAGNETOS & STARTING GEAR. The hand starting gear should be tested for strength by making it slowly revolve the engine by power, say, put a belt or chain drive on the hand shaft powerful enough to hold it and purposely prematurely fire the engine at all angles of connecting rod. | ||