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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).
Suitability of a wiring tube for battery ignition on a 40/50 HP chassis.

Identifier  WestWitteringFiles\C\April1919\  Scan22
Date  1st April 1919
  
To EFC. from R.{Sir Henry Royce}
Copy to CJ.

ORIGINAL.

R3/G26/4/19. (2)

X.3129 - WIRING TUBE FOR BATTERY IGNITION
HIGH TENSION WIRES - 40/50 H.P. CHASSIS.
X.3474
X.1520

With reference to the above, I agree that it is suitable for non-trembler ignition, but -

(1) have we proved that earthing wires are necessary ? ✓

(2) have we tried modifications of wiring or condensers to improve trembler ignition on cars which have not electrical starters ?

R.{Sir Henry Royce}

[STAMP: RECEIVED with a clock face, and handwritten numbers '28' and '19' nearby]

[Upside down text at bottom left: H'K' 3209 (800 L) (R'D' 408 89-4-18) Bur' S126018]
  
  


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