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).
Inspection report on the condition of various automotive electrical components.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 51\2\ Scan147 | |
| Date | 6th November 1918 | |
| RR 238 (300 Bks.) (SF 152. 6-11-18.) MP 197880 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To E.F.C Order No PB122 (2) Customer's No. The coil is O.K. Condenser Capacity has fallen to slightly below production limit i.e. .250 mfds at 19°c. The sides of the case were covered with oil when condenser was removed from pocket. Rubbing Block Was found to be slightly lubricated. Average thickness of block = .255". Assuming original thickness to have been .260" (the average of four new blocks measured at various times) then the amount of wear = .005". Spring. Quite O.K. Contact Points. The condition of these is good. Were found to be rather dirty, but on being cleaned with a piece of rag moistened with petrol, they presented a clean even Cont'd. {John DeLooze - Company Secretary} Signed This Sheet must be filed on completion of the work. | ||