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).
Advertising leaflet for the Fisher Plug, detailing its features and principle of operation.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 33\3\ Scan135 | |
Date | 10th May 1921 guessed | |
THE FISHER PLUG CONSIDER THESE POINTS! (1) Core detached in 5 seconds. (2) Cleaned thoroughly in a few moments. (3) Instantaneous removal of both sparking points. (4) Positive priming through plug body. (5) No more compression tap trouble. (6) No oiling-up. (7) No pre-ignition. (8) No grinding effect on insulators. (9) No more distorted valve caps. (10) No binding. (11) Perfect gas-tight joint. (12) Can be detached and replaced easily in the dark. (13) Every part interchangeable. (14) 60% saved on renewals. (15) The best workmanship and material; every plug passes double test before leaving factory; solid nickel central electrode and ball shaped sparking point; Steatite insulation. FISHER MANUFACTURING Co., Ltd. 22 QUEEN ANNE'S GATE LONDON, S.W.1 WORKS:-BIRMINGHAM THE FISHER PLUG Patent No: 147,251. Other Patents Pending. PRINCIPLE A.{Mr Adams} Steel Base B. Locking Nut C. Detachable Core A QUARTER turn of the lock nut and the core is removed with both sparking points for thorough and immediate cleaning, leaving a clear half-inch passage for priming. The steel base, once screwed home, need not be removed, hence no valve cap distortion or need of renewal. THE CORE ONLY WILL NEED RENEWING THIS AT A COST OF 3/6 A 60 PER CENT. SAVING. Shaftesbury Studio, Ltd., London | ||