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).
Failed D.72503 coil from chassis 5.GY which has overheated.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 70\3\ scan0140 | |
| Date | 17th December 1931 | |
| X8783 By [redacted] C. to Sft.{Mr Swift} C. to Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} C. to HR. C. to Sft.{Mr Swift}Mr. Frock Hd{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy}/AVS.1/DN.17.12.31. Re: Chassis 5.GY - N. Department. 1. D.72503 Coil No.AI.25 latest type. This has been returned with a complaint of failure although the installation has been checked and found O.K. From the appearance of this coil it would appear that same has been very hot, as the wax has boiled up and forced its way out. We have handed same to Mr. Frock for attention and we shall be glad if you will kindly carry out an examination of same and let us have your remarks in due course. Mileage 23,906. RECEIVED 1931 DEC 17 Hd.{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy} | ||