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).
Confirming the maximum diameter for H.T. Ignition Cables for Phantom III and Bentley Chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 168\1\ img218 | |
| Date | 18th October 1935 | |
| Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Wst. c.c. ROY.{Sir Henry Royce} c.c. Sft.{Mr Swift} c.c. BY/CB. c.c. BY/EM. WST ~6117 BY/RD3/W.18.10.35. H.T. Ignition Cables for "Phantom III" and Bentley Chassis. With reference to the specification for the above Cables - Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Wst.17/MA.4.10.35, this is to confirm our verbal agreement that the overall diameter on the maximum limit shall be .286" and not .292". This will ensure that the cable fits all the existing ignition distributor and coil fittings. Will BY/EM. please consider the issue of a new specification number for this revised conductor. BY/RD. | ||