Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| scan0001 | Letter from S.U. Carburetter Co. confirming the dispatch schedule for three pumps. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: BIRMINGHAM EAST 1171. TELEGRAMS: FLEXCARBUR, BIRMINGHAM. 1263 THE S.U.CARBURETTER CO. LTD. PROPRIETORS:- MORRIS MOTORS LTD. LORD NUFFIELD CHAIRMAN OLIVER BODEN, O.B.E. VICE-CHAIRMAN… | ||
| scan0002 | Request for a detailed scheme to route the petrol pipe through the dash for the Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | To By. c. to Da. 1263. Rm/JBD.1/JH.2.9.37. Phantom III. Can we please have a scheme detailed to carry the petrol pipe through the dash. The attached sketch shows a suggestion which will mount the pipe… | ||
| scan0003 | Correspondence with H.M. Hobson Components Ltd. providing feedback on a tested fuel gauge, with criticism about its scale length. | ||
| View original record | 1263 Rm/JBD, 14/MH. Messrs. H.M. Hobson Components Ltd., 47/45, The Vale, Acton, London, W.3. 2nd. September 1937. For the attention of the Sales Dept. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of… | ||
| scan0004 | Suggestion to modify the petrol tank strap for the Wraith and Bentley III models to prevent damage. | ||
| View original record | 1263. To By. c. to Da. Rm/JBD.12/JH.3.9.37. WRAITH AND BENTLEY III PETROL TANK. Difficulty has been experienced with the strap hanging on the Wraith tank where the tensioner on top tends to make the… | ||
| scan0005 | The recurring issue of sticking petrol pumps and outlining modifications for existing and new units. | ||
| View original record | To Hd. 1263 PETROL PUMPS. The recurring trouble of petrol pumps sticking on the road is serious. The pumps now in production are marked G.5.S.C. signifying that they are fitted with G.5. oil silk… | ||
| scan0006 | Letter to the AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. Ltd. requesting a cost estimate for AJ and T type pumps. | ||
| View original record | 1263 Rm/JBD.8/JH. 3rd September, 1937. The AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co.Ltd., Dunstable, Beds. For the attention of Mr. Bennion Brown. Dear Sirs, We thank you for the sample AJ type pump and will submit… | ||
| scan0007 | Inspection points and common faults for a high-pressure S.U. petrol pump. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. c.c. to Mr. Goodall. 12-63 Rm/JBD.6/JH.3.9.37. HIGH PRESSURE S.U. INSPECTION. Below is a list of the chief faults so far experienced on the S.U. petrol pump and which have caused considerable… | ||
| scan0008 | Assembly and testing instructions for a pump unit, including details on setting contacts and test rig procedures. | ||
| View original record | -2- (5) Brass locating pieces .430" - 429" on diameter and free from loose pieces of turnings. Body & Valves. (1) Remove plugs and inspect foreign matter in well and blow out. (2) Inspect delivery… | ||
| scan0009 | Potential leaks, delivery issues, and inspection procedures for components based on S.U. drawings. | ||
| View original record | -3- (4) Delivery of specified head. (5) Leaks at unions or plugs. (6) Air leaks on suction side. We will supply a list of pass off figures when the rig is complete. With regard to the inspection of… | ||
| scan0010 | Letter from H.M. Hobson Components regarding a report on the Hobson K-S Electric Petrol Telegage and making a new gauge. | ||
| View original record | CONTRACTORS TO THE ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE, AIR MINISTRY AND TO THE DOMINION & FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS. File 1030 PLEASE ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO THE FIRM, NOT TO INDIVIDUALS. H.M. HOBSON (AIRCRAFT AND… | ||
| scan0011 | Request to manufacture brass and phosphor bronze rollers of specific diameters for S.U. petrol pump development. | ||
| View original record | 1263 To HPS. Rm/JBD.6/JH.8.9.37. Will you please make the following rollers for S.U. petrol pump development work. 12 brass rollers .427" .426" diameter. 12 Phosphor bronze rollers .430 .429 diameter.… | ||
| scan0012 | Return of a repaired HP S.U. petrol pump to stock. | ||
| View original record | 1263. To G/Mt. Rm/JBD.1/JH.8.9.37. Herewith one H.P. S.U. petrol pump No.G.5 1505 taken by me to the S.U.Co. for examination and repair and now returned to go back into stock. Rm/JBD. | ||
| scan0013 | Fitting pumps to the Wraith frame and deleting the A.C. mechanical pump. | ||
| View original record | 1263 DA. (crossed out) C. Rm. (crossed out) C. Mr. Dixon. (crossed out) BY.6/G.8.9.37. WRAITH. We must fit the pumps in the frame on Wraith without delay, and delete the A.C. mechanical pump which has… | ||
| scan0014 | Request to S.U.Co.Ltd. for a complete set of drawings for a High Pressure double unit Petrol Pump. | ||
| View original record | 1263 Rm/JBD.IO/JH. 8th September, 1937. The S.U.Co.Ltd., Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, BIRMINGHAM.8. For the attention of Mr.Cooper. Dear Sirs, Will you please send me a further complete set of… | ||
| scan0015 | Letter to The Northern Rubber Co. requesting a sample of Neoprene tubing for testing as a flexible petrol pipe. | ||
| View original record | Rm/JBD.16/MH. 9th. September 1937. Messrs. The Northern Rubber Co., Retford. Dear Sirs, We understand from the Imperial Chemical Industries that you may be in a position to manufacture Neoprene… | ||
| scan0016 | Requesting an adaptor plate and push rod for a Large Type AC Petrol Pump to be fitted to a Wraith engine. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. 1263 Rm/JBD.11/JH.8.9.37. Wraith. The Large Type AC. Petrol Pump. Will you please have an adaptor plate to carry the above pump made to LeC.5795 together with the necessary push rod and have… | ||
| scan0017 | Instruction to remove features for the mechanical petrol pump from the Wraith III engine crankcase and camshaft. | ||
| View original record | E. Dept. C. D?/NOTE. C. Rm. Rm/IRD. C. Exp/DD. 1263 DA.10/G.9.9.37. WRAITH - PETROL PUMP. In accordance with BY.6/G.8.9.37. will you please delete the facing for the mechanical petrol pump from the… | ||
| scan0018 | Price quotation for various types of AC Petrol Pumps from AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 1263 AC-SPHINX SPARKING PLUG CO. LTD. DIRECTORS: N.F.Stockbridge, W.O.Kennington, C.J.Bartlett. Telegrams: SPHINX,DUNSTABLE. DUNSTABLE, BEDS.,ENGLAND. Telephone: DUNSTABLE 360. Our Ref. CNF/AMS Your… | ||
| scan0019 | Letter from AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. regarding a quotation for AJ and 'T' type petrol pumps. | ||
| View original record | AC-SPHINX SPARKING PLUG Co. LTD. DIRECTORS: N.F.Stockbridge, W.O.Kennington, C.J.Bartlett. DUNSTABLE, BEDS., ENGLAND. Telegrams: SPHINX, DUNSTABLE. Telephone: DUNSTABLE 360. Our Ref: CNF/AMS Your Ref:… | ||
| scan0020 | Letter from The Northern Rubber Co. Ltd. enclosing a sample of synthetic Neoprene rubber tubing. | ||
| View original record | TEL. ADDRESS, RUBBER, RETFORD. CODES, A.B.C. 5TH & 6TH EDITIONS, BENTLEY'S, MARCONI. ADMMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE AND COLONIAL CONTRACTORS. TELEPHONE, RETFORD 1263 THE NORTHERN RUBBER CO. LTD. MANUFACTURERS… | ||
| scan0021 | To HPS about a failure to take precautions regarding a restriction in a petrol tank feed pipe. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. Rm/JBD.2/JH.13.9.37. In reply to your memo. H:S/5/VS.10.9.37. with reference to the restriction found in the petrol tank feed pipe on 26.G.VI., you state you will continue to take usual… | ||
| scan0022 | Request to despatch two faulty petrol pumps to the S.U. Company for inspection. | ||
| View original record | 1263. To HPS/WSC. from Rm/JBD. Rm/JBD.8/MH.14.9.37. Will you please despatch to the S.U.Company for the attention of Mr. Kent one Bentley Petrol Pump No. R.B.2005. This was returned to works by… | ||
| scan0023 | Letter to S.U. Company Ltd. detailing faults found in returned Bentley and HP petrol pumps. | ||
| View original record | 81263 Rm/JBD.6/JH. 14th September, 1937. The S.U.Company Ltd., Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, BIRMINGHAM. For the attention of Mr.Leslie Kent. Dear Sirs, We are returning to you today under… | ||
| scan0024 | Correspondence to S.U. Company Ltd. regarding faults found in high-pressure pumps and required modifications. | ||
| View original record | S.U.Company Ltd., -c- 4th September,1937. (1) Vent hole not drilled, we are to blame in the first place, but it has escaped your inspection. (2) Pole piece .006" out of centre. (3) Delivery valve cage… | ||
| scan0025 | Requesting the return of a Bentley petrol pump to the S.U. Company for examination. | ||
| View original record | 1263. To HPS/WSC. c. to G/Mt. Rm/JBD.4/JH.15.9.37. Will you please return the attached Bentley petrol pump No.RB.2005 to the S.U.Company. This was returned to me by Kingsbury for examination. Rm/JBD. | ||
| scan0026 | Letter to The S.U. Company Ltd. regarding drawing No.1796 for an H. pump, requesting a reduction in the valve lift dimension. | ||
| View original record | 51263 Rm/JBD.11/JH. 15th September,1937. The S.U.Company Ltd., Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, BIRMINGHAM. For the attention of Mr.Cooper. Dear Sirs, We thank you for the drawings of the H..… | ||
| scan0027 | Letter to The S.U. Company Ltd. regarding alterations to HP pump drawings and a request for washers. | ||
| View original record | 1263 Rm/JBD.11/JH. 15th September, 1937. The S.U.Company Ltd., Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, BIRMINGHAM. For the attention of Mr.Cooper. Dear Sirs, We thank you for the drawings of the H.P.… | ||
| scan0028 | Supply and procedure for fitting cap nuts on S.U. petrol pumps for Bentley and Phantom III models to prevent shavings. | ||
| View original record | 1263. To By. from Rm/JBD. It was agreed some time ago to supply cap nuts for S.U. Petrol pumps. This has not been done and we have since had cases in which shavings have been found in pumps. We… | ||
| scan0029 | Letter to The Northern Rubber Company Ltd. requesting a further sample of armoured Neoprene tubing for chassis testing. | ||
| View original record | 1263 Experimental Dept. Rm/JBD.17/JH. 17th September, 1937. The Nothern Rubber Company Ltd., Retford, Notts. Dear Sirs, We thank you for the sample of Neoprene tubing 3/8" inside bore. We should be… | ||
| scan0030 | Letter from S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. about a revised print for Part No. 1796A and sending impact washers. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: BIRMINGHAM EAST 1171. TELEGRAMS: FLEXCARBUR, BIRMINGHAM. [STAMP: SU] [HANDWRITTEN: 1263] THE S.U. CARBURETTER CO. LTD. PROPRIETORS:- MORRIS MOTORS LTD. LORD NUFFIELD CHAIRMAN OLIVER BODEN,… | ||
| scan0031 | Letter from The S.U. Carburetter Co Ltd regarding tests on a new Neoprene diaphragm. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: BIRMINGHAM EAST 1171. TELEGRAMS: FLEXCARBUR, BIRMINGHAM. 1263 THE S.U. CARBURETTER CO LTD PROPRIETORS:- MORRIS MOTORS LTD. LORD NUFFIELD, CHAIRMAN OLIVER BODEN, O.B.E. VICE-CHAIRMAN T.C.… | ||
| scan0032 | Letter to The S.U. Company Ltd. regarding dimensional limits to reduce slack in a pump armature and roller assembly. | ||
| View original record | 1263 Experimental Dept. Rm/JBD.1/JH. 18th September, 1937. The S.U. Company Ltd., Bordesley Green, Adderley Park, BIRMINGHAM. For the attention of Mr.Leslie Kent. Dear Sirs, We have come to the… | ||
| scan0033 | Letter to S.U. Company Ltd. proposing changes to component limits and roller sizes to reduce assembly slack. | ||
| View original record | -2- S.U. Company Ltd. 18th September, 1937. It could be overcome with selective assembly using different sized rollers, but this leads to difficulty when replacements are required and leaves more… | ||
| scan0034 | Conclusions reached on the position and testing of high-pressure petrol pumps. | ||
| View original record | Rm/JBD. from Rm. Rm1/R.21.9.37. PETROL PUMP POSITION. Confirming our discussion with you on petrol pumps, the following conclusions were reached:- High-pressure Petrol Pump in the Frame. If we have… | ||
| scan0035 | Status of petrol pumps in service, on experimental cars, and future petrol feed systems. | ||
| View original record | -2- Pumps already in Service. We should like to know the position of pumps already in service with regard to:- (a) Diaphragms. (b) The use of the cutter to clear the fouling of the pole pieces. (c)… | ||
| scan0036 | Instruction to fit a pump in the frame on chassis 33-EX. | ||
| View original record | HPS. from Rm/JBD. 1263 Rm/JBD.14/AP.21.9.37 33-EX. Will you please fit a pump in the frame on 33-EX. We have supplied the pump. The connection for the flexible pipe to be an ordinary pipe connector… | ||
| scan0037 | Stock check of petrol pumps and advising on future inspection procedures. | ||
| View original record | To GWH. from Rm/JBD. x 1263 Rm/JBD.2/WH.23.9.37. Will you please let me know whether all the Petrol Pumps now in stock at both Kingsbury and Cricklewood are marked G.5.S.C. If there are still a number… | ||
| scan0038 | Letter from S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. responding to issues with two returned pumps. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: BIRMINGHAM EAST 1171. TELEGRAMS: FLEXCARBUR, BIRMINGHAM. THE S.U. CARBURETTER CO. LTD. PROPRIETORS:- MORRIS MOTORS LTD. LORD NUFFIELD, O.B.E. CHAIRMAN OLIVER BODEN, O.B.E. VICE CHAIRMAN… | ||
| scan0039 | Letter from The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. addressing quality control feedback on gauges, pumps, and valves. | ||
| View original record | THE S.U. CARBURETTER CO. LTD. CONTINUATION No. 2. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited. these on two gauges. We agree that the pair of contacts on the one unit are not as square as they might be. The pole… | ||
| scan0040 | Continuation of a letter from The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding the rectification of two faulty pumps. | ||
| View original record | THE S.U. CARBURETTER CO. LTD. CONTINUATION No. 3. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited. The two pumps concerned are being rectified and returned to you. We sincerely apologise for the faults on these. Yours… | ||
| scan0041 | Modification for petrol pump fuses on the Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | W/P. To Sr/VA. from Rm/JBD. C. N/BR. PETROL PUMP FUSES. The fuses in the small fuse box fitted in the dash for the petrol pumps in the frame on the Phantom III have been found to work up in their… | ||
| scan0042 | Requesting the despatch of two petrol pumps to the S.U.Co. for the attention of Mr. Leslie Kent. | ||
| View original record | To HPS/WSC. from Rm/JBD. 1263 Rm/JBD.9/AP.24.9.37 Will you please despatch to the S.U.Co., for the attention of Mr.Leslie Kent two petrol pumps Nos. G.51914 and G.51622. Rm/JBD. | ||
| scan0043 | Letter to The S.U. Co. regarding issues with returned pumps, specifically roller diameters and weak springs. | ||
| View original record | 1263 24th September 1937 Rm/JBD.10/AP. The S.U.Co., Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, BIRMINGHAM.8. For the attention of Mr.Leslie Kent. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 21st. inst.,… | ||
| scan0044 | Letter to Mr. Leslie Kent regarding component specifications, assembly tolerances, and requested design alterations. | ||
| View original record | Mr.Leslie Kent. 24th Sept.1937 With regard to variations in the valve lift, we realise you cannot hold this to .003" and in our inspection we are managing to do this with selective assembly, in any… | ||
| scan0045 | Letter from The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. concerning the assembly of a pump. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: BIRMINGHAM EAST 1171. 1263 File Please TELEGRAMS: FLEXCARBUR, BIRMINGHAM. THE S.U. CARBURETTER CO. LTD. PROPRIETORS:- MORRIS MOTORS LTD. LORD NUFFIELD CHAIRMAN OLIVER BODEN, O.B.E.… | ||
| scan0046 | Continuation page of a letter from The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | THE S.U. CARBURETTER CO. LTD. CONTINUATION NO. 2. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd. position for you to test. Yours faithfully, For THE S.U. CARBURETTER CO. LTD. R Leslie Kent | ||
| scan0047 | Letter from H.M. Hobson discussing the limitations and proposed modifications for a K-S Electrical Telegage fuel gauge. | ||
| View original record | CONTRACTORS TO THE ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE, AIR MINISTRY AND TO THE DOMINION & FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS. PLEASE ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO THE FIRM, NOT TO INDIVIDUALS. Handwritten note: Please File… | ||
| scan0048 | Page 2 of a letter from H.M. Hobson Components Ltd. discussing gauges and instruments. | ||
| View original record | Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Ltd., Date 24.9.37. Page 2 fit up a complete gauge for your tests. We should at the same time be very interested to hear from you as to the possibility of accommodating the type… | ||
| scan0049 | Blueprint showing three views and dimensions for a circular instrument gauge. | ||
| View original record | 2 3/32" DIA., 3/16", 2 9/32", 1 1/32", 2 3/16" DIA. | ||
| scan0050 | Letter from The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. concerning pump and roller testing and design. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: BIRMINGHAM EAST 1171. THE S.U. CARBURETTER CO. LTD. PROPRIETORS:- MORRIS MOTORS LTD. LORD NUFFIELD CHAIRMAN OLIVER BODEN, O.B.E. VICE-CHAIRMAN BORDESLEY GREEN ROAD, ADDERLEY PARK,… | ||
| scan0051 | Letter from S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. clarifying modifications to an armature, spindle, and high-pressure pot. | ||
| View original record | THE S.U. CARBURETTER CO. LTD. CONTINUATION No. 2. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited. As regards the truth of the armature and spindle, we quite agree that this should be true. What we meant to infer in our… | ||
| scan0052 | Letter from The Northern Rubber Co. Ltd. responding to an enquiry about a sample of Neoprene Tubing. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten annotation, top right]: 1263 [Handwritten annotation, center right]: DIXON [Header, top left] TELEPHONE, RETFORD 256-7-8. TEL. ADDRESS. RUBBER, RETFORD. [Header, top right] ADMIRALTY, WAR… | ||
| scan0053 | Letter to The S.U. Company Ltd. regarding moisture issues with a pump and arranging a test for a replacement. | ||
| View original record | Km/JBD.15/MH. 30th. September 1937. Messrs. The S.U. Company Ltd., Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, Birmingham, 8. For the attention of Mr. Leslie Kent. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of… | ||
| scan0054 | Page 2 of a letter regarding protection, endurance testing, and rust prevention for pump components. | ||
| View original record | 2. RM/JBD.15/MH. inside on the pot and spring as wellas on the roller races. The protection on the pole piece and armature now provided seem fairly good, and looks as though we will have to protect… | ||
| scan0055 | Letter to H.M. Hobson Components Ltd. regarding fuel gauge issues, calibrations and a replacement request. | ||
| View original record | 1263 Rm/JBD.19/MH. 30th. September 1937. Messrs. H.M.Hobson Components Ltd., 47 - 55, The Vale, Acton, London, W.3. For the attention of Mr. Hughes. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the… | ||
| scan0056 | Requesting the dispatch of a petrol gauge to H.M. Hobson Components for the attention of Mr. Hughes. | ||
| View original record | To HPS/WSC. from Rm/JBD. 126 3 X Rm/JBD.3/M.H.1.10.37. Will you please despatch the attached petrol guage to H.M.Hobson Components, for the attention of Mr. Hughes. Rm/JBD. | ||
| scan0057 | Letter from S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. concerning the examination and testing of two returned pumps. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: BIRMINGHAM EAST 1171. 1263 TELEGRAMS: FLEXCARBUR, BIRMINGHAM. THE S.U. CARBURETTER CO. LTD. PROPRIETORS - MORRIS MOTORS LTD. LORD NUFFIELD, CHAIRMAN OLIVER BODEN, O.B.E., VICE-CHAIRMAN… | ||
| scan0058 | Letter from H. M. Hobson regarding a K-S Petrol Telegage, a tank for calibration, and an incorrectly returned float. | ||
| View original record | CONTRACTORS TO THE ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE, AIR MINISTRY AND TO THE DOMINION & FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS. PLEASE ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO THE FIRM, NOT TO INDIVIDUALS. REGISTERED OFFICES & WORKS, 47-55,… | ||
| scan0059 | Request to manufacture one mould in either steel or aluminium for the British Goodrich Company, Burton. | ||
| View original record | 1263, To HPS. from Rm/JBD. Rm/JBD.7/MH.7.10.37. Will you please make one mould to the attached sketch in either steel or alum. This is for use of the British Goodrich Company, Burton. Rm/JBD. | ||
| scan0060 | Letter to The S.U. Company Ltd. chasing an advice note for two missing petrol pumps. | ||
| View original record | X 1263 Rm/JBD.8/MH. 7th. October 1937. Messrs. The S.U.Company Ltd., Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, Birmingham, 8. For the attention of Mr. Harris. Dear Sirs, Will you please send us the number… | ||
| scan0061 | Request to make one mould in either steel or aluminium for the British Goodrich Company in Burton. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/JBD. 1263 Rm/JBD.7/MH.7.10.37. Will you please make one mould to the attached sketch in either steel or alum. This is for use of the British Goodrich Company, Burton. Rm/JBD. | ||
| scan0062 | Official order for a set of petrol pump leather covers that have already been received. | ||
| View original record | TO Roy. from Rm/FD. c. G/JWH. 1263 Rm/FD.13/MH.7.10.37. Will you please send an official order to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd., Derby, for - 1 set of Petrol pump leather covers. O/n. 54105. - 12s.… | ||
| scan0063 | Letter from S. Smith & Sons acknowledging receipt of correspondence concerning a petrol tank. | ||
| View original record | 105 1263 CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY ENGINEERING AND ALLIED EMPLOYERS NATIONAL FEDERATION 1918 BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING TELEPHONE: GLADSTONE 3333 (20 LINES)… | ||
| scan0064 | Official orders for petrol pipe unions and a leather HP petrol pump cover. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. from Rm/JBD. c. G/JWH. 1263 Rm/JBD.10/MH.11.10.37. Will you please issue an official order to G.S.Oscroft & Co. Ltd., Derby, for petrol pipe unions as per the attached advice note. Also one to… | ||
| scan0065 | Request to make two experimental lamp holders for a petrol pump warning lamp. | ||
| View original record | To/HPS. from Rm/JBD. x 1263 Rm/JBD.12/MH.14.10.37. PETROL PUMP WARNING LAMP HOLDER. Will you please make two experimental lamp holders according to Rm/IMW sketch and instructions. Rm/JBD. | ||
| scan0066 | Letter to The S.U. Company Ltd. regarding modifications to 30 HP and Bentley pumps, including plating and voltage. | ||
| View original record | 1263 Rm/JBD.6/JH. 14th October, 1937. The S.U. Company Ltd., Adderley Park, Bordesley Green Road, BIRMINGHAM. For the attention of Mr. Leslie Kent. Dear Sirs, We have gone into the question of nickel… | ||
| scan0067 | Proposed modification to an arrangement involving a magnet and diaphragms. | ||
| View original record | -2- far from the pole piece in the at rest position and in fact holding it in a position where the magnet pull is slight- ly better than it now is with the short pedestal. The attached graph shows the… | ||
| scan0068 | Recommending fitting high-pressure petrol pumps to Phantom III cars for the U.S.A. market to prevent vapour lock. | ||
| View original record | 1263 Hs. from Rm. c. By. c. RHC. c. Mx. c. Hd. Rm8/R.14.10.37. HIGH PRESSURE PETROL PUMPS FOR U.S.A. We think it is only reasonable that every P.III in America should be fitted with petrol pumps in… | ||
| scan0069 | Request to return a Hobson Telegage Tank unit to have a new float fitted. | ||
| View original record | TO HPS/WSC. Rm/JBD.6/JH.15.10.37. 1263? Will you please return the Hobson Telegage Tank unit to H.M. Hobson Components Ltd., to have a new float fitted. Rm/JBD. | ||
| scan0070 | Letter to H.M. Hobson Components Ltd. regarding a faulty petrol gauge tank unit being returned for repair. | ||
| View original record | 1263 Rm/JBD.8/JH. 15th October, 1937. H.M. Hobson Components Ltd., 47-55 Acton Vale, LONDON.W.3. For the attention of Mr. Hughes. Dear Sirs, We are in receipt of the petrol gauge tank unit. We note… | ||
| scan0071 | Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. regarding a delayed petrol tank for calibration. | ||
| View original record | 1263 Rm/JBD.7/JH. 15th October, 1937. Messrs. S.Smith & Sons Ltd., Cricklewood Works, LONDON.N.W.2. For the attention of Mr.Russell. Dear Sirs, We regret that owing to an error in our despatch… | ||
| scan0072 | Agreeing to send three sets of high pressure petrol pump parts to the U.S.A. for customer complaints. | ||
| View original record | To B., from Hs. c. to Rm. c. to AMC. c. to Mx. c. to Mdy. Hs.11/KW.15.10.37. 1263 Rm HIGH PRESSURE PETROL PUMPS FOR THE U.S.A. ? Rm8/R.14.10.37. I agree that we should send three sets of High Pressure… | ||
| scan0073 | Requesting to fit a petrol pump in the frame on a chassis. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/JBD. c. Wym. x 1263 Rm/JBD.3/MH.19.10.37. 24-G-VI. Will you please fit a petrol pump in the Frame on the above chassis similar to that fitted on 26-G-VI. The pipe from the pump to go… | ||
| scan0074 | Scheme for the petrol pump and piping on the Wraith III chassis. | ||
| View original record | 1263 F. Dept. G. Dept. E. Dept. Rm. Rm/Dixon. RHC/CAH File DA.10/G.19.10.37. WRAITH III - PETROL PUMP & PIPING. Herewith the following scheme :- F.CD.112 (Sheet 1) Petrol Pump mounted in frame and… | ||
| scan0075 | Letter to The Northern Rubber Company regarding a missing delivery of Neoprene Tubing. | ||
| View original record | 1263 Rm/JBD.6/JH. 20th October, 1937. The Northern Rubber Company ltd., Retford, Notts. Dear Sirs, We regret that we can find no trace of having received the 24" length of 5/8" bore 2 ply Neoprene… | ||
| scan0076 | Letter from The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. apologising for a delay in correspondence. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: BIRMINGHAM EAST 1171. TELEGRAMS: FLEXCARBUR, BIRMINGHAM. THE S.U. CARBURETTER CO. LTD. PROPRIETORS:- MORRIS MOTORS LTD. BORDESLEY GREEN ROAD, ADDERLEY PARK, BIRMINGHAM, 8. LORD NUFFIELD… | ||
| scan0077 | Letter from H.M. Hobson Components regarding an oversight with a cork float and the promise to fit a new one upon receipt of the unit. | ||
| View original record | CONTRACTORS TO THE ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE, AIR MINISTRY AND TO THE DOMINION & FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS. PLEASE ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO THE FIRM, NOT TO INDIVIDUALS. H.M. HOBSON (AIRCRAFT AND MOTOR)… | ||
| scan0078 | Follow-up letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a complaint about inaccurate instruments. | ||
| View original record | 105 1263 CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY ENGINEERING AND ALLIED EMPLOYERS NATIONAL FEDERATION 1936 TELEPHONE: GLADSTONE 3333 (20 LINES) TELEGRAMS: SPEEDOFAC, PHONE, LONDON. SMITH'S… | ||
| scan0079 | Letter to The S.U. Company Ltd. regarding pump repairs, replacements, and quality control issues. | ||
| View original record | 1263 Rm/JBD.9/MH. 25th. October 1937. Messrs. The S.U.Company Ltd., Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, Birmingham, 8. For the attention of Mr. Leslie Kent. Dear Sirs, We have recently received two… | ||
| scan0080 | Instruction memo listing tracings for the revision of oil fittings and petrol pipes for the Wraith III chassis. | ||
| View original record | [Illegible text] c. Hm/Gry. 1263 BY/CS4/HL.25.10.37. Re Wraith III Chassis - Oil Fittings & Petrol Pipes - Section 5200. 6 sets. Please receive herewith the following tracings for the revision or… | ||
| scan0081 | The supply of High Pressure Petrol Pumps to the U.S.A. for Phantom III cars. | ||
| View original record | To Hs., Rm., By., From RHC. c. to MX. Hd. 126.3 RHC.S/MJ.25.10.37. (Handwritten: DIXON agrees to) HIGH PRESSURE PETROL PUMPS FOR U.S.A. (Handwritten in margin: Hs only agrees to 3 sets. See R.H.C.) In… | ||
| scan0082 | Parts supply error and clarifying future dispatch requirements for assemblies and washers. | ||
| View original record | To Hd. c. to D/BP. 1263 Rm/JBD.16/JH.26.10.37. We have received a copy of a memo. VA.3/ET.21.10.37. to D/BP. complaining of having received diaphragm parts instead of the complete assembly as ordered.… | ||
| scan0083 | Request to issue an official order to the Northern Rubber Co. for 12 rubber covers for petrol pumps. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. c. to G/JWH. 1263 Rm/JBD.15/JH.26.10.37. Will you please issue an official order to the Northern Rubber Co. for 12 rubber covers for petrol pumps order number 54127. Six of these have already… | ||
| scan0084 | Letter from S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. discussing platers, pump terminals, and diaphragm design. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: BIRMINGHAM EAST 1171. 1263 TELEGRAMS: FLEXCARBUR, BIRMINGHAM. File Please THE S.U. CARBURETTER CO. LTD. PROPRIETORS:- MORRIS MOTORS LTD. LORD NUFFIELD CHAIRMAN OLIVER BODEN, O.B.E.… | ||
| scan0085 | Continuation page of a letter from The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. about a washer and diaphragm assembly. | ||
| View original record | THE S.U. CARBURETTER CO. LTD. CONTINUATION No. 2. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited load does not come on to the inner rocker at all but on to the trunnion. One obvious way would be to have a washer on the… | ||
| scan0086 | Letter from S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. discussing issues with pumps, enamel, and terminal tags. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: BIRMINGHAM EAST 1171. TELEGRAMS: FLEXCARBUR, BIRMINGHAM. Handwritten: JBT 1263 File Please THE S.U. CARBURETTER CO. LTD. PROPRIETORS:- MORRIS MOTORS LTD. LORD NUFFIELD CHAIRMAN OLIVER… | ||
| scan0087 | Letter from a rubber company regarding a delivery issue with a sample of Neoprene Tubing. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE, RETFORD 256-7-8. TEL. ADDRESS. RUBBER, RETFORD. ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE AND COLONIAL CONTRACTORS. THE NORTHERN RUBBER CO. LTD. VICTORIA WORKS RETFORD, NOTTS. CODES. A.B.C. 5TH & 6TH EDITIONS.… | ||
| scan0088 | Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. regarding a wrongly fitted meter and the allocation of a new piece number. | ||
| View original record | Rm/JBD.20/JH. 27th October, 1937. Messrs. S.Smith & Sons Ltd., Cricklewood Works, LONDON.N.W.3. 1263 For the attention of Mr.Russel. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 22nd. your statement… | ||
| scan0089 | Requesting the alteration of a mould according to an attached sketch. | ||
| View original record | ✓ 1263 To HPS. Rm/JBD.4/JH.27.10.37. Will you please have this mould altered to the attached sketch. Rm/JBD. | ||
| scan0090 | Request to fit a HP pump and necessary pipes to chassis 28.G.VI. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. c. to Wym. Rm/JBD.10/JH.27.10.37. 1263 28.G.VI. Will you please fit a H.P. pump in the frame of the above chassis and necessary pipes to FCD.111 and 112 (as on 24.G.VI) when this chassis is… | ||
| scan0091 | Letter from S. Smith & Sons acknowledging correspondence and confirming the return of a tank and tank unit. | ||
| View original record | 105 1263 CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING TELEPHONE: GLADSTONE 3333 (20 LINES) TELEGRAMS: SPEEDOFAC, PHONE, LONDON. CABLES: SPEEDOFAC, LONDON.… | ||
| scan0092 | Letter to The S.U. Company Ltd. discussing proposals for modifying the S.U. HP pump. | ||
| View original record | Rm/JBD.1/MH. 1263 Messrs. The S.U. Company Ltd., Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, Birmingham, 8. 30th. October 1937. For the attention of Mr. Leslie Kent. Dear Sirs, We agree with your comments on… | ||
| scan0093 | Letter discussing the endurance testing of pump No. 1312 and issues with the partial plating process for unions. | ||
| View original record | -2- We have at last received the standard pump No.1312 with the larger clearance and rollers, and this is now running endurance. The other similar pump will be placed on a chassis. With regard to the… | ||
| scan0094 | Request to fit a new high-pressure petrol pump to a Phantom III trials car. | ||
| View original record | 1263 To JLE. Rm/JBD.2/JH.30.10.37. Lillie Hall. Will you please arrange to have a high pressure petrol pump mounted in the frame of the Phantom III trials car and remove the pump now fitted on the… | ||
| scan0095 | Letter from The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. discussing component modifications and plating. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE : BIRMINGHAM EAST 1171. TELEGRAMS: FLEXCARBUR, BIRMINGHAM. THE S.U. CARBURETTER CO. LTD. PROPRIETORS:- MORRIS MOTORS LTD LORD NUFFIELD CHAIRMAN OLIVER BODEN, O.B.E. VICE-CHAIRMAN T.C.… | ||
| scan0096 | Request to obtain and machine two magnet pots for a high pressure petrol pump for experimental purposes. | ||
| View original record | HPS. 1263 Rm/JBD.4/JH.2.11.37. Will you please obtain two magnet pots for the high pressure petrol pump from production and machine to the attached S.U. drawing 1791B. This entails an alteration to… | ||
| scan0097 | Letter to The S.U. Company Ltd. discussing modifications to an HP pump for experimental testing. | ||
| View original record | 1263 x Rm/JBD.3/MH. Messrs. The S.U.Company Ltd., Adderley Park, Bordesley Green Road, Birmingham, 8. 3rd. November 1937. For the attention of Mr.Leslie Kent. Dear Sirs, We are in receipt of your… | ||
| scan0098 | Letter discussing alterations to a pump trunnion and requesting drawings for Bentley pump components. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/JBD.3/MH. The alteration to the trunnion we have asked for should only be sufficient to enable the pump to work at 6 volts with as little limitation to the over run stroke as possible. This… | ||
| scan0099 | Petrol supply systems and pump technologies observed at the 1937 Motor Show. | ||
| View original record | FILES. c. Da. 1263 MOTOR SHOW 1937. Petrol Supply. The comparatively few stripped chassis made it difficult to gain much useful information. The A.C. pump was fitted to the majority of cars. I took… | ||
| scan0100 | Engine models, lubrication systems, carburettors, and suspension components for various vehicles. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/JBD.1/JH.4.11.37. They are fitted to several Diesel Lorries and a duplex model is fitted to the Gipsy VI aero engine each unit having a capacity of 200 pts. per hour. The S.U. Company have… | ||
| scan0101 | Request for a high pressure petrol pump mounting bracket and fittings for the London Trials Car 3.CP.10. | ||
| View original record | Hd. 1263 Rm/JBD.17/JH.4.11.37. LONDON TRIALS CAR 3.CP.10. Will you please obtain a high pressure petrol pump mounting bracket fuse box pipe and necessary fittings for London trials car. 3.CP.10 and… | ||
| scan0102 | Instruction to the repair department to despatch an HP petrol pump and plate to Cricklewood. | ||
| View original record | W/L.H. RC. 1263. Rm/JBD.16/JH.4.11.37. We have instructed the repair dept. to despatch a H.P. petrol pump and necessary plate for 3.CP.10. to Cricklewood to arrive before Monday 8th as requested.… | ||
| scan0103 | Letter from The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding modifications to a rectangular trunnion and the provision of associated drawings. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: BIRMINGHAM EAST 1171. TELEGRAMS: FLEXCARBUR, BIRMINGHAM. File SD 1263 THE S.U. CARBURETTER CO. LTD. PROPRIETORS> MORRIS MOTORS LTD LORD NUFFIELD CHAIRMAN OLIVER BODEN, O.B.E., VICE-CHAIRMAN… | ||
| scan0104 | Ordering oil pipes and fittings for the Wraith III chassis. | ||
| View original record | To RHC/CAN. C. Rey/Mr. C. RHC. C. HPS. C. Rm/Grys. BY/HEB9/WB. 5.11.37. WRAITH III CHASSIS - 6 SETS. OIL PIPES & FITTINGS - SEC: 7142. In accordance with memo BY6/N. 7.10.37, will you please order 6… | ||
| scan0105 | Responding to questions about the use of Discol fuel and its effect on pump diaphragms. | ||
| View original record | To By. from Rm/JBD. 1263 Rm/JBD.1/MH.5.11.37. In answer to questions attached to memo C/10/0.2.11.37 (attached herewith) regarding the use of Discol. (a) We are aware that Raymond Mays was using… | ||
| scan0106 | Statement regarding the maintenance of diaphragms and potential leakage issues. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/JBD.1/MH.5.11.37. (e) We do not consider it necessary to change the diaphragm at frequent intervals and if you use the oil silk now standardised should not have trouble with porous diaphragms.… | ||
| scan0107 | Requesting an order for six sets of petrol piping and fittings for the Wraith III chassis. | ||
| View original record | WHC/CAN C. Royce C. RHC. C. HPS. C. Rm/Grys. BY/HEB/WB. 8.11.37. 1263 WRAITH III CHASSIS - 6 SETS. PETROL PIPING & FITTINGS. SEC: 7140. In accordance with memo By6/N. 7.10137, will you please order… | ||
| scan0108 | Modifications, trials, and rising complaints regarding S.U. petrol pumps. | ||
| View original record | 1263 By. from Rm/JBD. c. Da. Mx. Rm/JBD/R/9.11.37. S.U. PETROL PUMPS. The petrol pumps which were made or returned for modification before July this year had no limit on the concentricity of the pole… | ||