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 fitment and supply of 'Weston' and 'Elliott' Ammeters for the 20 HP and 40/50 HP chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 168\5\ img098 | |
| Date | 7th February 1927 | |
| X4622 BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} from ROY.{Sir Henry Royce} c. to Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. to BFC. ROY{Sir Henry Royce}13/MG/7.2.27 "Weston" and "Elliott" Ammeters ------------------------------- Under existing arrangements we fit the English made "Elliott" Ammeter to the 20 HP. Chassis and the American instrument, the "Weston" to the 40/50 HP. Attached please find copy of ROY{Sir Henry Royce}1/MG1.2.27 to BJ and his reply thereto. Would you kindly advise. To date we have bought some 300 "Elliott" Ammeters, of which 147 have been delivered; and there will be no difficulty on the part of Messrs. Elliott in increasing supplies to cope with all the 40/50 HP. and 20 HP. Chassis Ammeters we should require, should we decide to make the change. ENCLOSURES. copies. ROY{Sir Henry Royce}1/MG1.2.27 BJ16/E 3.2.27 ENCLOSURE NO 719 ENCLOSURE NO 720 | ||