Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| Scan001 | Dispatch request for six complete and assembled ball end controls to be sent to T.C. Skinner at S.U. Company. | ||
| View original record | 81487. D/BP. O.O. Stores. Hs/Les.8/KT.5.1.33. Will you please arrange to despatch to T.C.Skinner, S.U.Company, Adderley Park, B'ham - 6 complete ball end controls consisting of :- 6 off E.50748. 6 off… | ||
| Scan002 | Request to The S.U. Company for two 1 3/4' carburetters and an update on progress. | ||
| View original record | 81487 Hs/Rm.10/KT. January 2nd 1933. The S.U. Company, East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, B'Ham. For the attention of Mr. Skinner. Dear Mr. Skinner, Will you please let us have two 1… | ||
| Scan003 | Letter to The S.U. Company regarding hot spot testing and ordering a pressure pump for bench tests to be shown to Sir Henry Royce. | ||
| View original record | 81487 Hs/Rm. 2/KT. January 13th 1933. The S.U. Company, Ltd, East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, B'ham. For the attention of Mr. Skinner. Dear Mr. Skinner, Thank you for the enjoyable… | ||
| Scan004 | Letter to The S.U. Company regarding a pump blueprint, plugs, and an induction pipe. | ||
| View original record | The S.U. Company. -2- I should also like to have another blueprint of the pump to leave with Sir H. Royce. I understand from Wayman that he left 1/2 doz. 14 mm. plugs with you. If you want any more… | ||
| Scan005 | Letter from The S.U. Company regarding slow running tests, pump stampings for Sir Henry, and a drawing of an automatic cylinder bore oiler. | ||
| View original record | E. Please note & return RM, Sean E THE S.U. COMPANY. PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD S.U. CARBURETTER FLEXIBLE SILENT TELEPHONES: EAST 1662 AND EAST 1663. General Manager: T.C. SKINNER. STATION:… | ||
| Scan006 | Continuation page of a letter to The S. U. Company explaining the oil flow and piston mechanism in an engine. | ||
| View original record | THE S. U. COMPANY. CONTINUATION NO. of the piston pushed this up to the top and it seals the oil by any form of suitable valve. When the engine ceases to run the bottom part of the cylinder is, of… | ||
| Scan007 | Diagram of an apparatus for supplying extra oil during cold starts. | ||
| View original record | TO CYLINDER BORES 1/2 m/m DIA. JET HOLE EMERGING INTO CYLINDER BORE JUST BELOW TOP PINS WHEN PISTON IS AT EXTREME LOWER END OF STROKE FROM OIL GAUGE LINE APPARATUS FOR SUPPLYING EXTRA OIL WHEN COLD… | ||
| Scan008 | Letter to S.U. Company regarding a test run on a 25 HP car fitted with their altered induction pipes. | ||
| View original record | 81487. Hs/Rn.10/KT. January 23rd 1933. S.U.Company, East Works, Bordesley Green Road, B'ham. For the attention of Mr.Skinner. Dear Mr.Skinner, I have now had a good run on the 25 HP. car fitted with… | ||
| Scan009 | Letter from The S.U. Company discussing a chart that shows the performance differences between three carburetter needles following modifications to an induction pipe. | ||
| View original record | E Please note & return 81487. S.U. CARBURETTER FLEXIBLE SILENT TELEPHONES: EAST 1662 AND EAST 1663. General Manager: T.C. SKINNER. THE S.U. COMPANY. PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD STATION:… | ||
| Scan010 | Graph showing test results for different induction pipe variations on a 25 HP experimental engine with an SU HV4 carburettor. | ||
| View original record | Top axis: 190, 180, 170, 160, 150 Left axis: 1/8 R.R. Exp: engine 25 H.p. showing different needles necessary for different variations in induction pipe Carb: type SU HV4 No 1 RR pipe balance hole… | ||
| Scan011 | Letter from The S.U. Company regarding the running of the 25 HP car and a suggestion for fitting carburetters. | ||
| View original record | E. Please note Rms K1487 Seen E. S.U. CARBURATTER FLEXIBLE SILENT THE S.U. COMPANY. PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD STATION: ADDERLEY PARK, L.M.&S.RLY TELEPHONES:- EAST 1662 AND EAST 1663. General… | ||
| Scan012 | Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a proposed modification to an automatic jet control unit. | ||
| View original record | S.SMITH & SONS (Motor Accessories) Ltd CRICKLEWOOD WORKS LONDON, N.W.2 TELEPHONE: GLADSTONE 3333 (10 LINES) TELEGRAMS: SPEEDOFAC, PHONE, LONDON. CABLES: SPEEDOFAC, LONDON. CODES: MARCONI, COMMERCIAL,… | ||
| Scan013 | Letter from The S.U. Company regarding a potential issue with pump diaphragms sticking together. | ||
| View original record | STATION:- ADDERLEY PARK, L.M.&S.Rly S.U. CARBURETTER FLEXIBLE SILENT THE S.U. COMPANY. PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD TELEPHONES:- EAST 1662 and EAST 1663. General Manager: T. C. SKINNER. East… | ||
| Scan014 | Letter to The S.U. Company regarding the design and testing of carburetters and petrol pumps. | ||
| View original record | 81487 Hs/Rm.5/KT. February 4th 1933. The S.U.Company, East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, B'Ham. For the attention of Mr.T.C.Skinner. Dear Mr.Skinner, Thank you for your letter of Feb.… | ||
| Scan015 | Internal order request for two 1 5/8 inch diameter S.U. throttle carburettors. | ||
| View original record | X1487 O.O. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.18/KT.7.2.33. Will you please order from The S.U. Company, East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, B'ham :- 2, 1 5/8" diameter throttle carburetters (S.U.) Hs/Rm. | ||
| Scan016 | Letter to The S.U. Company regarding seizure issues with brass carburettor throttle spindles, recommending a switch to steel. | ||
| View original record | X1487 Hs/Rm.4/KT. February 10th 1933. Mr.Skinner, The S.U.Company, East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, B'HAM. Dear Mr.Skinner, We note that we are now receiving carburetters with brass… | ||
| Scan017 | Letter from The S.U. Company regarding the supply of carburettor spindles. | ||
| View original record | X1487 STATION:- ADDERLEY PARK, L.M.&S.RLY S.U. CARBURETTER FLEXIBLE SILENT THE S.U. COMPANY. PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park—Birmingham. TELEPHONES:-… | ||
| Scan018 | Letter to the S.U. Company regarding carburettor bore sizes and a request for three carburettors. | ||
| View original record | X1487 Hs/Gry.3/KT. February 15th 1933. The S.U. Company, East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, B'ham. For the attention of Mr. Skinner. Dear Mr. Skinner, We find we have no 1¼" diameter… | ||
| Scan019 | Drawing of an induction pipe for three carburettors. | ||
| View original record | Hs.933 1.500 □ SECTION NOT TO SCALE FOR CENTRE DISTANCES SEE E.59292/3 1.350 DIA. 17° 1.500 DIA: CARB: INDUCTION PIPE FOR 3 CARBURETTERS — JI. | ||
| Scan020 | Stamped document from the Print Room in Derby. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE, LTD. PRINT ROOM FEB 15 1933 DERBY. | ||
| Scan021 | Letter from The S.U. Company correcting the number of carburettors required and discussing induction pipe diameter. | ||
| View original record | X1489 STATION:- ADDERLEY PARK, L.M.& S.R'LY S.U. CARBURETTER FLEXIBLE SILENT TELEPHONES:- EAST 1562 AND EAST 1663. General Manager: T.C. SKINNER. THE S.U. COMPANY. PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD… | ||
| Scan022 | Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a model of an automatic jet control with metallic bellows. | ||
| View original record | 165 X1487 CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY S.Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd CRICKLEWOOD WORKS LONDON, N.W.2 TELEPHONE: GLADSTONE 3333 (10 LINES) TELEGRAMS: SPEEDOFAC, PHONE,… | ||
| Scan023 | Issue with automatic jet control parts for S.U. carburetters and arranging for a new set from Smiths. | ||
| View original record | V1487 To E. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.7/KT.2.3.33. AUTOMATIC JET CONTROL - S.U. CARBURETTERS. With reference to E.8/HB.28.2.33. We note your remarks on the pieces we handed to you and that there is some… | ||
| Scan024 | Letter to S. Smith & Sons regarding the dimensions of bellows for an automatic jet control. | ||
| View original record | X7487 He/Rm.6/KT. March 2nd 1933. S. Smith & Sons, Ltd, Cricklewood Works, London. N.W.2. For the attention of Mr. Grose. Dear Sirs, With reference to your letter of the 28th ult, ref. S.10. we note… | ||
| Scan025 | Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a Blue Print for an Automatic Jet Control. | ||
| View original record | 109 Rm X1487 CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING TELEPHONE GLADSTONE 3333 (10 LINES) TELEGRAMS: SPEEDOFAC, PHONE, LONDON. CABLES: SPEEDOFAC,… | ||
| Scan026 | Letter from S. Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd chasing the return of an Automatic Jet Control unit on loan. | ||
| View original record | 105 X1487 CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY. THE ENGINEERING & ALLIED EMPLOYERS' NATIONAL FEDERATION TELEPHONE: GLADSTONE 3333 (10 LINES). TELEGRAMS: SPEEDOFAC, PHONE, LONDON.… | ||
| Scan027 | Letter from S. Smith & Sons confirming the dispatch of an Automatic Jet Control for testing. | ||
| View original record | X1497 CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING ENGINEERING AND ALLIED EMPLOYERS' NATIONAL FEDERATION TELEPHONE: GLADSTONE 3333 (10 LINES) TELEGRAMS:… | ||
| Scan028 | Letter to S. Smith & Sons disputing a charge for experimental work on an S.U. Carburetter automatic jet control. | ||
| View original record | X1087 Hs/Rm.5/KT. March 14th 1933 Messrs S. Smith & Sons, Cricklewood Works, London. N.W.2. Dear Sirs, With reference to your letter of the 13th. inst. ref. D.4. regarding the Automatic Jet Control… | ||
| Scan029 | Test report on S.U. carburettors for a 19-G-IV chassis, including modifications to an induction pipe balance piece. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from Hs/G.H. Whyman. X1487 S.U. CARBURETTERS ON 19-G-IV. (BENSPORT UNIT). We have now completed a series of tests with the above carburettors (1 1/8" Inlet port) on a Bensport Unit fitted in… | ||
| Scan030 | Testing various induction pipes and balance pieces to reduce noise and improve engine performance. | ||
| View original record | -2- This balance piece reduced the induction roar tremendously and in every other respect was as good as the .500" hole except that the weak spot previously referred to, was slightly worse, but we… | ||
| Scan031 | Letter to the S.U. Company regarding the testing of their carburettors and a request for a smaller size. | ||
| View original record | X1487 Hs/Rm.2/KT. March 17th 1933. The S.U. Company, East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, B'ham. For the attention of Mr.Skinner. Dear Sirs, We have been running your two small 1 3/8"… | ||
| Scan032 | Performance graph for twin 3/8 inch S.U. carburettors on a Peregrine II No. 5 Unit engine. | ||
| View original record | TWIN 3/8" S.U. CARBURETTERS ON PEREGRINE II No. 5 UNIT. AIR VALVE LIFT (INS.) PTS. B.H.P. / HR. R.P.M. ① IDEAL LINE ② A.H. 2. NEEDLES ③ "3" NEEDLES | ||
| Scan033 | Severely faded and almost entirely illegible typed document, likely a carbon copy, with a clear date stamp. | ||
| View original record | Main body of text is illegible. Stamped Text: ROLLS-ROYCE, LTD. JDM MAR 18 1933 DERBY. | ||
| Scan034 | Preliminary tests on twin S.U. carburetters for the Peregrine engine. | ||
| View original record | Files. XN87 20.3.33. XU87? TWIN S.U. CARBURETTERS ON PEREGRINE. We have made preliminary tests with two 1 3/4" dia. S.U. carburetters on Peregrine with an Induction system scaled down from Bensport.… | ||
| Scan035 | Follow-up letter from Electric Heating & Hardware Ltd. regarding a patented serrated needle for S.U. Carburetters. | ||
| View original record | X1487 TELEGRAMS: "NATELEC, BIRMINGHAM" TELEPHONE: BIRCHFIELDS 4513-4514. ELECTRIC HEATING & HARDWARE LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF "KOMET" ELECTRIC HEATING AND COOKING APPARATUS. SHEET STEEL STAMPINGS &C.,… | ||
| Scan036 | Apology letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a loan account misunderstanding and the supply of a replacement Jet Control unit. | ||
| View original record | 105 V.1287 RECEIVED 24 MAR 1933 CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY S.Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd CRICKLEWOOD WORKS LONDON, N.W.2 TELEPHONE: GLADSTONE 3333 (10 LINES)… | ||
| Scan037 | Letter to Messrs S. Smith & Sons concerning the return of a thermostat jet control. | ||
| View original record | X1487 Hs/Ra.14/KT. March 27th 1933. Messrs S. Smith & Sons, Cricklewood Works, London. N.W.2. For the attention of Mr. Grose. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 21st. inst. We are… | ||
| Scan038 | Letter to Electric Heating & Hardware Ltd declining to proceed with a job for serrated needles. | ||
| View original record | X1487 Hs/Rm.S/KT. Your ref. FJW/GVR. March 29th 1933. Electric Heating & Hardware Ltd, Walsall Road, Perry Barr, B'ham. 20. Dear Sirs, On communicating with Mr. W.O. Bentley, who is now a member of… | ||
| Scan039 | Letter to The S.U. Company concerning the supply and development of carburetters. | ||
| View original record | x147 Hs/Rm.3/KT. March 31st 1933. The S.U. Company, East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, B'ham. For the attention of Mr. Skinner. Dear Mr. Skinner, Thank you for the pair of HBHC.… | ||
| Scan040 | Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding proposed tests for an automatic jet control system. | ||
| View original record | 105 X1487 CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING TELEPHONE: GLADSTONE 3333 (10 LINES) TELEGRAMS: SPEEDOFAC, PHONE, LONDON. CABLES: SPEEDOFAC,… | ||
| Scan041 | Letter to The S.U. Company returning incorrectly sized carburetters and requesting a supply of No.6 needles. | ||
| View original record | XW87 Hs/Rm.10/KT. April 5th 1933. Mr.Skinner, The S.U. Company, East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, B'ham. Dear Mr.Skinner, We find that the 1 3/8" throttle diameter carburetters you have… | ||
| Scan042 | Diagram and explanation of an S.U. petrol pump failure due to a broken fibre disc. | ||
| View original record | S.U. PETROL PUMP. The first pump failed through the fibre disc breaking and the picking up of the spindle of the pump at the point marked. This is where it comes in contact at the end of the guide.… | ||
| Scan043 | Letter from The S.U. Company regarding H.V.3 carburetters and the sending of No.6 needles. | ||
| View original record | X1487 STATION:- ADDERLEY PARK, L.M.&S.RLY S.U. CARBURETTER FLEXIBLE SILENT THE S.U. COMPANY. PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD TELEPHONES: EAST 1662 AND EAST 1663. East Works, Bordesley Green Road,… | ||
| Scan044 | The dispatch of a pair of S.U. carburettors and throttle couplings back to the S.U. Co. | ||
| View original record | To [struck out] from Hs/BM. c. Hs/Gry Handwritten: X.487 Stamp: RECEIVED [illegible] 11 MAJ 1933 [illegible] Hs/BM1/MS6.4.33. We are sending into the Despatch Stores to-day:- 1 - pair of S.U.… | ||
| Scan045 | Letter from The S.U. Company regarding the specification and delivery of carburetters. | ||
| View original record | x1487 STATION:- ADDERLEY PARK, L.M.&S.R.Y S.U. CARBURETTER FLEXIBLE SILENT THE S.U. COMPANY. PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD TELEPHONES:- EAST 1662 AND EAST 1663. TELEGRAMS:- FLEXCARBUR, BIRMINGHAM… | ||
| Scan046 | Confirming that aluminium parts for Bensport S.U. Carburetters requiring a scratch brush finish must be made from RR. alloy. | ||
| View original record | X1487 To BY. from E. c. Hs. Roy. E.6/HP.10.4.33. re Bensport S.U. Carburetters. Further to our memo E.7/HP.8.4.33, it is understood that any aluminium parts used with the carburetter requiring scratch… | ||
| Scan047 | Finishing of a casting for S.U. Carburetters and timing the required operation. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from E. [Stamp] C.c Hs. [Handwritten] X1487 E.1/HP.10.4.33. re S.U. Carburetters. Herewith please find casting received from Mr Skinner for finishing off to normal RR. scratch brush finish. As… | ||
| Scan048 | Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd regarding the fitting of an experimental car with an Automatic Jet Control. | ||
| View original record | X10487 Hs/Rm.2/KT. April 11th 1933. Messrs S.Smith & Sons Ltd, Cricklewood Works, London. N.W.2. For the attention of Mr.Grose. Dear Sirs, Automatic Jet Control. With reference to your letter of the… | ||
| Scan049 | Letter from S. Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd regarding Automatic Jet Control. | ||
| View original record | 105 Y1487. CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING TELEPHONE: GLADSTONE 3333 (10 LINES) TELEGRAMS: SPEEDOFAC, PHONE, LONDON. CABLES: SPEEDOFAC,… | ||
| Scan050 | Letter from The S.U. Company regarding a request for drawings for two sample instruments for Bentley Carburetters. | ||
| View original record | V1467 19. 560 2 580 43 80 STATION: ADDERLEY PARK, L.M.&S. RLY S.U. CARBURETTER FLEXIBLE SILENT THE S.U. COMPANY. PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS LTD… | ||
| Scan051 | Bentley carburation, comparing different induction pipe designs and the effects of an intake silencer. | ||
| View original record | To E. from Hs/Rm. c. to By. X1487 Hs/Rm.6/KT.2.5.33. BENTLEY CARBURATION. XU53-3 INDUCTION PIPE. We hand you herewith preliminary figures comparing the round ended and square ended induction pipes and… | ||
| Scan052 | Weakest maintained consumption test results for 2 S.U. Carburetters. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Rn.6/KT.2.5.33. 2 S.U. Carburetters. Weakest Maintained Consumption. R.P.M. LOAD. H.P. PTS/H.P. 4000 65.5 109.2 .634 (Air intake silencer -(and bend fitted -(off 19.G.IV.) 4000 65.0 108.5 .705… | ||
| Scan053 | Graph comparing engine performance (B.HP vs R.P.M.) with different induction pipe configurations. | ||
| View original record | BENSPORT UNIT No B.2. INDUCTION PIPES R.M.B.10. APRIL 28. 1933 COMP RATIO 6.35 : 1 (A.B. 222) CAMSHAFT ES9139 (139) 2 - 1 3/4" S.U CARBS WITH INDUCTION PIPES ① E.B. 59/60 WITH TWIN HOT SPOT & PH II… | ||
| Scan054 | Stamped document from the Print Room in Derby. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS ROYCE, LTD. PRINT ROOM MAY 1 1933 DERBY. | ||
| Scan055 | Internal order request for one pair of Bentley carburettors from the S.U. Company. | ||
| View original record | O.O. X148J. Hs/Rm. 8/KT. 3.5.33. σ 54307. Will you please order for us from the S.U. Company, one pair of Bentley carburetters to the previous specification. Hs/Rm. | ||
| Scan056 | Letter to The S.U. Company regarding an order for a pair of Bentley carburetters. | ||
| View original record | Y1487 Hs/Rm.9/KT. May 3rd 1933. Mr. T. C. Skinner, The S. U. Company, East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, B'ham. Dear Mr. Skinner, We are sending you, under separate cover, a further… | ||
| Scan057 | Letter from The S.U. Company regarding the return and refitting of experimental flat valves. | ||
| View original record | X1481. S.U. CARBURETTER FLEXIBLE SILENT THE S.U. COMPANY. PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD TELEPHONES: EAST 1662 AND EAST 1663. General Manager: T. C. SKINNER. STATION: ADDERLEY PARK. L.M. & S. Ry… | ||
| Scan058 | Letter to the S.U. Carburetter Co. regarding the return of unsatisfactory experimental flat valves. | ||
| View original record | X 1487. Hs/Rm.1/MA. May 31st., 1933. The S.U. Carburetter Co., East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, BIRMINGHAM, 8. For the attention of Mr.Skinner. Dear Sirs, We are returning to you today… | ||
| Scan059 | Return of two flat valve acetate discs to the S.U. Carburetter Co. | ||
| View original record | 81485. To Despatch Stores. From Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.2/MA.31.5.33. We are sending into the Stores for return to the S.U.Carburetter Co., two flat valve acetate discs. Hs/Rm. | ||
| Scan060 | Letter to The S.U. Company regarding component specifications and scheduling work on carburetters. | ||
| View original record | X 1487 Hs/Rn.1/KT. June 14th 1933. The S.U. Company, East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, B'ham. For the attention of Mr. Skinner. Dear Mr. Skinner, Please note we do not like red fibre… | ||
| Scan061 | Letter from The S.U. Company regarding washers, a project delay due to Le Mans, and difficulties with new carburetters. | ||
| View original record | X468T. S.U. CARBURETTER FLEXIBLE SILENT THE S.U. COMPANY. PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD STATION: ADDERLEY PARK, L.M.& S.RY TELEPHONES: EAST 1662 and EAST 1663. General Manager: T. C. SKINNER East… | ||
| Scan062 | Letter to The S.U. Company regarding carburetter needle valve restrictions and potential solutions for the Bentley car. | ||
| View original record | X148f C. to E. ------- Hs/Rn.1/KT. June 15th 1933. T.C.Skinner, The S.U.Company, East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, B'ham. Dear Mr.Skinner, We are rather concerned with the restriction… | ||
| Scan063 | Graph plotting the delivery performance in Pints per Hour against Pump RPM for a Bensport No. 4 Petrol Pump under various test conditions. | ||
| View original record | BENSPORT N°4 PETROL PUMP LEC 3417 7-6-33 TAP, FILTER, TANK & PUMP AT SAME RELATIVE HEIGHTS & CONNECTED BY SAME LENGTHS & DIA (1/4") PIPES AS ON CHASSIS DELIVERY PIPE 5/16" DIA CONNECTED TO TWO S.U.… | ||
| Scan064 | Blank page with a Print Room date stamp from the Derby factory. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE, LTD. PRINT ROOM JUN 15 1933 DERBY. | ||
| Scan065 | Letter to The S.U. Company regarding blueprints and specifications for a suction chamber and cap. | ||
| View original record | COPY TO Hs/Rm. Ox1487. Rm E.2/HP. 21st June 1933. Mr. T.C. Skinner., Messrs. The S.U. Company., East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, BIRMINGHAM.8. Dear Mr Skinner, Replying to the second… | ||
| Scan066 | Letter from The S.U. Company regarding the supply of float chamber seatings and a suction chamber cap. | ||
| View original record | S.U. CARBURETTER FLEXIBLE SILENT THE S.U. COMPANY. PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park-Birmingham, 8. STATION: ADDERLEY PARK, L.M.& S. RY. TELEPHONES:… | ||
| Scan067 | Blueprint for a Suction Chamber HV4 for Bentsport, to be made from an aluminium diecasting. | ||
| View original record | ALT., ALTERED FROM, REASON, DATE, 4 1/2, 3/4 DIA, 1/8, 3/8, HALF ROUND, GROOVE 1/16 WIDE x 1/16 DEEP, BLACK CELLULOSE FINISH, ALL OTHER DIMENSIONS AS PART No 354., SUCTION CHAMBER HV4, FOR BENTSPORT.,… | ||
| Scan068 | Blueprint for a suction chamber cap, made of brass with a dull nickel finish. | ||
| View original record | ALT. ALTERED FROM REASON DATE 1/32 CHAMFERS AT 45° DIAMOND KNURL 11/16 DIA x 26THD 1/16 DIA 11/16 DIA 17/32 DIA 15/16 DIA 5/64 DRILL 1/16 1/16 1/64 1/32 1/16 30° DULL NICKEL FINISH CAP FOR SUCTION CH.… | ||
| Scan069 | Letter to the S.U. Company regarding issues with their petrol pumps and carburation adjustments during testing. | ||
| View original record | r1087 Hs/Rn.3/KT. June 24th 1933. T.C. Skinner Esq., The S.U. Company, East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, B'ham. Dear Mr. Skinner, W. Lappin our aero sales representative has been… | ||
| Scan070 | Confirmation of a loan of S.U. Carburetters for testing the first 3 1/2 Litre Bentley Engine. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm from Mx. X148f. Mx13/T26.6.33. Re. 3½ Litre Bentley Engine This confirms that we have on loan from you a pair of S.U. Carburetters for testing out the first 3½ Litre Bentley Engine now on the… | ||
| Scan071 | Letter from The S.U. Company to confirm a visit from Mr. Von de Becke. | ||
| View original record | X1481. STATION: ADDERLEY PARK, L.M.& S. Rly S.U. CARBURETTER FLEXIBLE SILENT THE S.U. COMPANY. PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD TELEPHONES:- EAST 1662 AND EAST 1663. East Works, Bordesley Green… | ||
| Scan072 | Bensport petrol pump tests including modifications to S.U. carburetter float chamber covers. | ||
| View original record | X1497 To E. from Hs/W.Bell. c. to BY. Hs/WB.8/KT.15.7.33. BENSPORT PETROL PUMP TESTS. X2677 Modification to S.U. Carburetter Float Chamber Covers. With the full Bensport suction and delivery systems… | ||
| Scan073 | Petrol pump delivery tests with various modifications to float chamber and needle seats. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/WB.8/KT.15.7.33. the needle seats when screwed tight home protruded slightly into the .187 port, causing further restriction. To reduce this, the .187 diam. hole was increased to .250", and the… | ||
| Scan074 | Adjustments to a needle valve and seat to reduce restriction. | ||
| View original record | -3- Hs/WB.8/KT.15.7.33. The greatest reduction in restriction was effected by increasing the diameter of the needle valve seat to .125", but in order to obtain the full effect, it would be necessary… | ||
| Scan075 | Diagram illustrating modifications to an S.U. float chamber cover for Bensport petrol pump tests. | ||
| View original record | .187" DIA INCREASED TO .250" DIA NEEDLE VALVE SEAT .125" DIA RELEASE PORTS .175" DIA - 6 OFF NEEDLE SEAT CLEARANCE HOLE INCREASED FROM .437" TO .500" DIA NEEDLE IN FLOAT SUNK POSITION MODIFICATIONS TO… | ||
| Scan076 | Stamp from the Print Room in Derby, indicating the date of processing. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS ROYCE, LTD, PRINT ROOM JUL 20 1933 DERBY. | ||
| Scan077 | Letter to The S.U. Company regarding carburation tests and needle design for a 3.6 litre Bentley. | ||
| View original record | X481 Experimental Dept. HS/CTS.12/KT. July 20th 1933. The S.U. Company, East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, B'ham. For the attention of Mr. Van de Becke. Dear Sir, With reference to… | ||
| Scan078 | Comparison of numerical data for 'RRA' and 'EXP. NEEDLE'. | ||
| View original record | RRA. 89 86 81.6 77.5 74 70.8 68.3 65.5 62.5 60 57.5 54.7 52 EXP. NEEDLE. 89 84.3 80.7 78 76 73.7 71.5 69.5 67.5 65.5 63.5 61.6 60 -------- | ||
| Scan079 | Data table comparing different S.U. carburettor needles for Bentley vehicles. | ||
| View original record | RRA. RRB. RRC. RRD. RRE. 89 89 89 89 89 86 86 86 86 86 81.6 82 81.6 82 81.6 77.5 78 78 78.5 78.3 74 74.5 74.5 75 75 70.8 71.3 71.3 71.8 71.8 68.3 68.8 68.8 69.3 69.3 65.5 66 66 66.5 66.5 62.5 63.2… | ||
| Scan080 | Data table and graph for 'BEN SPORT' SU HV3 piston recess testing. | ||
| View original record | 100 90 80 70 60 50 RR 'BEN SPORT' SU HV3. 40 thou deep recess in piston 15/7/33 RRA RRB RRC RRD RRE 89 89 89 89 89 86 86 86 86 86 81.6 82 81.6 82 81.6 77.5 78 78 78.5 78.3 74 74.5 74.5 75 75 70.8 71.3… | ||
| Scan081 | Issues of slack in S.U. carburettor controls and confirming the location of the mixture control lever. | ||
| View original record | To E. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm. 8/KT. 20.7.33. S.U. CARBURETTER CONTROLS. We have quarrelled with the amount of slack in the S.U. mixture controls. This is S.U.'s suggestion for increasing the bearing area… | ||
| Scan082 | Lost movement in S.U. jet controls, recommending specific dimensions and materials for pins to reduce slackness. | ||
| View original record | X1089. To Hs/Rm. from RHC. RHC.3/BE21.7.33. RE: S.U. JET CONTROLS In regard to the question of lost movement in the operation of mixture controls on S.U. carburettters, measurements of parts taken off… | ||
| Scan083 | Letter to the S.U. Company regarding backlash issues in carburetter mixture controls. | ||
| View original record | X1051 Hs/Rem.3/KT. July 22nd 1933. The S.U. Company, Adderley Park, B'ham. Dear Sirs, We have been very disappointed with the amount of backlash in the mixture controls of the S.U. carburetters. You… | ||
| Scan084 | Letter from The S.U. Company regarding a justified complaint about carburetter pins. | ||
| View original record | X148T. STATION: ADDERLEY PARK, L.M.&S. RLY THE S.U. COMPANY. PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park-Birmingham,8. S.U. CARBURETTER FLEXIBLE SILENT… | ||
| Scan085 | Internal request to place an order for 2 dozen type RR.X carburetter needles from The S.U. Company. | ||
| View original record | X148f To ROY. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.9/KT.27.7.33. Will you please pass an order to The S.U. Company Adderley Park, B'ham., for 2 doz. type RR.X. carburetter needles. Please quote our letter ref.… | ||
| Scan086 | Comparison test report for S.U. carburettor needles, type RR.X versus RR.A. | ||
| View original record | X 1-181. Hs/Rm. from F.Dodd. Hs/FD.10/KT.27.7.33. COMPARISON TESTS WITH S.U. CARB. NEEDLES - 4.B.IV. Acceleration Tests. AVERAGE BOTH WAYS. NEEDLES. TYPE. RR.X. RR.A. 10 - 30 mph. 7.6 sec. 8.1 sec. 10… | ||
| Scan087 | Letter to The S.U. Company requesting a further supply of needles following successful trials. | ||
| View original record | X/4581 Experimental Dept. Ha/CTS.8/KT. July 27th 1933. The S.U. Company, Ltd., East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, B'ham. For the attention of Mr.Van de Beek. Dear Sirs, With reference to… | ||
| Scan088 | Test report on modifications to S.U. carburetter float chamber covers and needle seats. | ||
| View original record | X1481 To E. from Hs/WB. Hs/WB.13/KT.27.7.33. MODIFICATION TO S.U. CARBURETTER FLOAT CHAMBER COVERS - FURTHER TO REPORT Hs/WB.8/KT.15.7.33. Covers fitted with .125" Needle Seats used on No.5 Test Bed… | ||
| Scan089 | Testing different pressure springs in pumps and the resulting delivery differences and flow restrictions. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/WB.13/KT.27.7.33. Also the pressure springs were of different rating, the first pump being a production pump, and the second an experimental pump, including an experimental spring, the latter… | ||
| Scan090 | Letter from The S.U. Company confirming the dispatch of 2 dozen RR.X needles. | ||
| View original record | X148f STATION:- ADDERLEY PARK, L.M. & S. RLY S.U. CARBURETTER FLEXIBLE SILENT TELEPHONES:- EAST 1662 AND EAST 1663. General Manager: T. C. Skinner. THE S.U. COMPANY. PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD… | ||
| Scan091 | Modifications to the float chamber needle and seating for Bentley S.U. Carburetters. | ||
| View original record | X1455 To BY. from E/JNR. c. WOB. Hs/Rm. re Bentley S.U. Carburetters. We send you herewith: LeC.3589 shewing modifications to the floatchamber needle and seating. This is in accordance with memo… | ||
| Scan092 | Confirming the dispatch of four pairs of needles for Bentley Carburation. | ||
| View original record | To Mx. from Hs/CTS. Hs/CTS.1/KT.1.8.33. BENTLEY CARBURATION. We hand you herewith four pairs of needles numbers RR.X. Hs/CTS. | ||
| Scan093 | Letter to the S.U. Company detailing the stove enamelling process for Bentley carburettors. | ||
| View original record | X148f( Experimental Dept. Hs/Lid.11/KT. August 3rd 1933. The S.U. Company Ltd., Adderley Park, B'ham. For the attention of Mr. Skinner. Dear Sirs, With reference to your visit to our works yesterday,… | ||
| Scan094 | Troubles with Bentley petrol pumps, including vapour lock and carburation issues. | ||
| View original record | X148f To E. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.13/KT.3.8.33. X2677 BENTLEY PETROL PUMPS. GWH. still continues to have trouble with the petrol system, having the standard arrangement of petrol pipes on his car in… | ||
| Scan095 | Performance graph showing fuel consumption versus engine speed for a Bentley engine under different carburetion settings. | ||
| View original record | UNIT C.XI BENTLEY CARBURATION R.P. B.15 JULY, 31 '33 COMP RATIO 6.85:1 CAMSHAFT EB.318/(13°) 2 STS S.U. CARBS ON PIPES ES9292/3 MOD AS TO 401. RESTn V.1583 COMPLETE AIR SILENCER COMPLETE EXHAUST… | ||
| Scan096 | Stamped document from the Print Room in Derby. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS ROYCE, LTD. PRINT ROOM AUG 3 1933 DERBY. | ||
| Scan097 | Enamelling process and materials for S.U. Carburetters. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. from RHC. X1487. RHC.2/BE9.8.33. ENAMELLING Referring to the S.U. Carburetters which were recently enamelled at the Works, we give below particulars of the enamelling. All metal priming and… | ||
| Scan098 | Letter to the S.U. Carburetter Co. about carburettor finish and an investigation into petrol pumps on the continent, specifically the Autflux model, to avoid vapour lock. | ||
| View original record | X156 Hs/Rm:1/MA. August 22nd., 1933. T.C. Skinner Esq., S.U. Carburetter Co., East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, Birmingham, 8. Dear Skinner, I have just received the carburetters with… | ||
| Scan099 | Pump delivery spring strength, pressure settings, and positioning to avoid vapour lock. | ||
| View original record | -2- With regard to (c) we can foresee your objection, that a stronger delivery spring will be required in the pump which will mean that there will be a definite increase in pressure when the engine is… | ||
| Scan100 | Letter from The S.U. Company discussing the supply and stove enamelled finish of Bentley carburettors. | ||
| View original record | S.U. CARBURRETTER FLEXIBLE SILENT TELEPHONES: EAST 1662 and EAST 1663. General Manager: T. C. SKINNER. STATION: ADDERLEY PARK, L.M.& S. RY THE S.U. COMPANY PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD East… | ||
| Scan101 | Article describing a 'Robot Strangler Control', an automatic device for regulating the fuel mixture when the engine is cold. | ||
| View original record | X148P Reprinted from The Motor May 2, 1933. ROBOT “STRANGLER” CONTROL A Clever Device which Automatically Regulates the Strength of the Mixture when the Engine is Cold A NEW device which has been… | ||
| Scan102 | Letter to The S.U. Company regarding the finish on a pair of stove enamelled carburettors. | ||
| View original record | X148f. Experimental Dept. Hs/Lid.G/KT. Sept. 2nd 1933. The S.U. Company, Ltd., East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, B'ham. For the attention of Mr. Skinner. Dear Sirs, We have received the… | ||
| Scan103 | Request to the Order Office for a replacement float for a 1 5/8' S.U. carburetter. | ||
| View original record | XCU8f. Order Office. Hs/Rm.11/KT.5.9.33. We have scrapped a float for one of the 1 5/8" throttle diameter S.U. carburetters we are using. Will you please obtain a replacement from the makers. Hs/Rm. | ||
| Scan104 | Letter from The S.U. Company regarding the finish on a carburetter and instructions for a float chamber part. | ||
| View original record | X1481. STATION: ADDERLEY PARK, L.M.& S. RLY S.U. CARBURETTER FLEXIBLE SILENT THE S.U. COMPANY. PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD TELEPHONES: EAST 1662 and EAST 1663. General Manager: T. C. SKINNER… | ||
| Scan105 | Letter from The S.U. Company regarding samples of dull plate holding-up bolts for the Experimental Department. | ||
| View original record | X14887. STATION: ADDERLEY PARK, L.M.&S. RLY S.U. CARBURETTER FLEXIBLE SILENT TELEPHONES: EAST 1662 and EAST 1663. General Manager: T. C. SKINNER. THE S.U. COMPANY. PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD… | ||
| Scan106 | Letter to the S.U. Company discussing the preferred finish for Bentley carburetter parts. | ||
| View original record | X1087 Experimental Dept. Hs/Lid.12/KT. Sept. 8th 1933. The S.U. Company, East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, B'ham. Dear Sirs, Re. Finish of Bentley Carburetters. We have today received… | ||
| Scan107 | Page 2 of a letter to The S.U. Company discussing production alternatives. | ||
| View original record | -2- The S.U. Company. We will leave it to your goodselves to decide which of the two alternatives is the more practical; perhaps you will be kind enough to let us know which you can produce. Yours… | ||
| Scan108 | Letter from The S.U. Company regarding the finish of Bentley Carburetters. | ||
| View original record | S.U. CARBURETTER FLEXIBLE SILENT TELEPHONES:- EAST 1662 AND EAST 1663. General Manager: T.C. SKINNER. X1487. STATION:- ADDERLEY PARK, L.M.& S.R.Y THE S.U. COMPANY. PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD… | ||
| Scan109 | Modifications and road tests of a 1 1/2' S.U. carburetter to improve slow running. | ||
| View original record | 1 1/2 S.U. CARBURETTER TO HS.1157. A carburetter modified to the above scheme incorporating Hs.1139 has been tried on the road running on a standard 20/25 HP. unit. From previous tests it has been… | ||
| Scan110 | Blueprint detailing modifications to a 1 5/8 S.U. carburettor piston. | ||
| View original record | Hs. 1139 4 HOLES DRILL EQUALLY SPACED .120 DIA .125 DIA. .240 DIA. .188 .750 .250 .500 EXISTING INSERT DRILLED TO TAKE NEW SLEEVE WHICH IS THEN SWEATED IN POSITION. FINALLY DRILL THROUGH .125DIA TO… | ||
| Scan111 | Blueprint diagram of a 1 5/8 S.U. carburetter. | ||
| View original record | Hs.1157, L.S.CHOKE - .187 DIA., .250, See Hs 1139, RUNNING, STARTING, .025, To FLOAT CHAMBER, .046, 1 5/8 S. U. CARBURETTER, RJS | ||
| Scan112 | Blank document page with a 'PRINT ROOM' reception stamp. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE, LTD PRINT ROOM 5 OCT 1933 DERBY. | ||
| Scan113 | Modifications to two 1 3/8' S.U. carburettors for Bentley carburation. | ||
| View original record | 6108 RHC. From Hs/CTS. Hs/CTS.8/MA.6.10.33. BENTLEY CARBURATION. Will you please modify two 1 3/8" S.U. carburettors (EB.200) as follows, and assemble with the necessary parts the throttle edge slow… | ||
| Scan114 | The performance of a 1 5/8 S.U. carburetter on a 20/25 HP engine. | ||
| View original record | [handwritten] x1481. To Wor. from Hs/Rm. c. C. By. c. E. PH. c. Da. By/MN. Hs/Rm.7/KT.5.10.33. [handwritten] x5080 1 5/8 S.U. CARBURETTER TO H8,1157. This carburetter gives 13 B.H.P. more on the… | ||
| Scan115 | Modifications and road trials of an S.U. carburetter for a 20/25 HP unit. | ||
| View original record | 1 5/8 S. U. CARBURETTER TO HB.1157. A carburetter modified to the above scheme incorporating Hs.1139 has been tried on the road running on a standard 20/25 HP. unit. From previous tests it has been… | ||
| Scan116 | Blueprint diagram of a 1 5/8 S.U. Carburetter. | ||
| View original record | Hs.1157, L.S.CHOKE .187 DIA., .250, SEE Hs 1139, RUNNING, STARTING, .025, TO FLOAT CHAMBER, 1 5/8 S. U. CARBURETTER, .046, egs | ||
| Scan117 | Blank document page with a purple 'Print Room' stamp from Derby. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE, LTD PRINT ROOM 5 OCT 1933 DERBY. | ||
| Scan118 | Blueprint detailing the modification of a 1 5/8 inch S.U. carburetor piston. | ||
| View original record | Hs. 1139 4 HOLES DRILL EQUALLY SPACED .120 DIA .250 .125DIA .240 DIA .188 .750 .500 EXISTING INSERT DRILLED TO TAKE NEW SLEEVE WHICH IS THEN SWEATED IN POSITION. FINALLY DRILL THROUGH .125DIA TO TAKE… | ||
| Scan119 | Stamped document from the print room in Derby. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE, LTD PRINT ROOM 5 OCT 1933 DERBY. | ||
| Scan120 | Requesting further tests on a 1¾' S.U. Carburetter for the 20/25 model. | ||
| View original record | COPY. To Hs/Rm. from E. E/PSN.1/HP.11.10.33. re 1¾" RR. S.U. Carburetter for 20/25. Referring to your Hs/Rm.7/KT.5.10.33. we should like the following further tests to be carried out on your mock-up… | ||
| Scan121 | Letter from The S.U. Company confirming the dispatch of three pairs of damping devices for S.U. Carburetters. | ||
| View original record | W1581 STATION: ADDERLEY PARK, L.M.&S. RLY S.U. CARBURETTER FLEXIBLE SILENT THE S.U. COMPANY. PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD TELEPHONES: EAST 1662 AND EAST 1663. General Manager: T. C. SKINNER East… | ||
| Scan122 | Letter to S.U.Co. proposing a modification to Bentley carburettors using a dowel to secure the float chamber. | ||
| View original record | X1087 E.6/HP. 20th October 1933. Messrs. S.U.Co., Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, BIRMINGHAM. Dear Sirs, Bentley Carburetters. We have had one or two instances of the float chamber fixing coming… | ||
| Scan123 | Dynamometer test report on the autovac fuel supply for an S.U. Carburetter on an 18.G.IV model. | ||
| View original record | FILES. K1685 26.10.33. S.U. CARBURETTER ON 18.G.IV. X 3179. We have just run off a series of tests on the dynamometer to determine whether the autovac can supply sufficient petrol for the needs of the… | ||
| Scan124 | Test results showing petrol level loss in the Autovac at various engine speeds while running on reserve fuel. | ||
| View original record | -2- (c) As (B) but running on reserve tap with only 2 gallons of petrol in tank. ENGINE R.P.M. PETROL LEVEL LOSS IN AUTOVAC. DURATION OF RUN. 1000 1.5" 10 mins. 2500 1.5" " 3000 1.5" " 3500 1.0" "… | ||
| Scan125 | Performance of the autovac fuel system versus the S.U. carburetter on the 20/25 model. | ||
| View original record | X1487. To E. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.5/KT.26.10.33. 1 3/4" RR. S.U. CARBURETTER FOR 20/25. Replying to E/PSN.1/HP.11.10.33. (a) From dynamometer tests we find that the autovac will not keep pace with the… | ||
| Scan126 | Replacing collapsing fibre washers with soft aluminium ones between the floatchamber and throttle bodies. | ||
| View original record | r.v.87. To By. from Hs/Rm. c. to E. Hs/Rm.2/KT. 7.11.33. We have had considerable trouble when running endurance tests owing to the fibre washers between the floatchamber and throttle bodies… | ||
| Scan127 | Cover note for a report on the inspection and testing of an S.U. electric petrol pump for a Bentley chassis. | ||
| View original record | X148/ To By: from Hs/Bwg: C: to E: Hs/Bwg.5/KT.14.11.33: S.U. ELECTRIC PETROL PUMP: We attach herewith copy of our report Hs/Bwg.5/KT.17.10.33. to Sft. re. inspection & testing of the above unit for… | ||
| Scan128 | Letter to S.U. Company Ltd. requesting the fitting of RR.X needles in all future carburetters. | ||
| View original record | X1687 Experimental Dept. Hs/Rm.9/KT. November 16th 1933. The S.U. Company Ltd., East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, B'ham. For the attention of Mr. Skinner. Dear Sirs, Will you please… | ||
| Scan129 | Letter from The S.U. Company confirming that all future carburettors will be fitted with RR.X. needles. | ||
| View original record | X1487 STATION:- ADDERLEY PARK, L.M.&S.RLY THE S.U. COMPANY. PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park – Birmingham S.U. CARBURETTER FLEXIBLE SILENT TELEPHONE:-… | ||
| Scan130 | Letter to the S.U. Company requesting the manufacture of four experimental carburetter needles with specified dimensions. | ||
| View original record | X1487 Experimental Dept. Hs/CTS.16/KT. November 21st 1933. The S.U. Company Ltd., East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, B'ham. S. For the attention of Mr. Von de Becke. Dear Sir, Will you… | ||
| Scan131 | Letter from The S.U. Company regarding the supply of needles for experiments with a 1 5/8 inch carburetter. | ||
| View original record | X1649 STATION: ADDERLEY PARK. L.M.&S. RLY THE S.U. COMPANY. PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD. 'S.U.' CARBURETTER FLEXIBLE SILENT THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TELEPHONES: EAST 1662… | ||
| Scan132 | Letter from the Experimental Dept. to S.U. Company Ltd. thanking them for a letter and for needles. | ||
| View original record | X1487 Experimental Dept. Hs/Rn.11/KT. November 24th 1933. The S.U. Company Ltd., East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, B'ham. 8. For the attention of Mr.Skinner. Dear Sirs, We thank you for… | ||
| Scan133 | Letter to The S.U. Co. Ltd. requesting experimental carburetor needles with specific dimensions for a 3½ litre Bentley. | ||
| View original record | 71687 Exptl. Dept. HS/CTS.25/KW. 27th Dec., 1933. The S.U. Co., Ltd., East Works, Bordersley Green Road, Adderley Park, Birmingham, 9. For the attention of Mr. Von de Beck. Dear Sir, We are finding… | ||
| Scan134 | Letter from The S.U. Company to Mr. Robotham confirming that needles are being sent. | ||
| View original record | x1487 STATION: ADDERLEY PARK, L.M.&S. RLY S.U. CARBURETTER FLEXIBLE SILENT TELEPHONES: EAST 1662 AND EAST 1663. General Manager: T. C. SKINNER. THE S.U. COMPANY. PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD… | ||
| Scan135 | Letter to The S.U. Company acknowledging receipt of needles and redirecting future communications regarding carburettors or petrol pumps. | ||
| View original record | X1487. Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.6/KW. 29th December, 1933. C. Skinner, Esq., The S.U. Company, East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, Birmingham, 8. Dear Mr. Skinner, Thank you very much for the… | ||
| Scan136 | Letter to S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. requesting needles with specific dimensions for experiments on a 3 1/2 Litre Bentley. | ||
| View original record | V206 1487 Expl. Dept. Rs/CTS.6/MJ. 12th. January, 1934. The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd., East Works, Bordesley Green Road, BIRMINGHAM.8. For the attention of Mr. Von de Becke. Dear Sir, In conjunction… | ||
| Scan137 | Letter to The S.U. Carburetter Co. requesting two pairs of needles with specified dimensions for Bentley induction system carburetters. | ||
| View original record | X208 Exptl. Dept. HS/CTS.3/KW.25.1.34. 25th January, 1934. Messrs. The S.U. Carburetter Co., East Works, Bordesley Green Rd., Adderley Park, BIRMINGHAM, 8. Dear Sirs, We thank you for the 'X.A.'… | ||
| Scan138 | Letter to The S.U. Carburetter Co. requesting the manufacture of two new pairs of carburettor needles with modified measurements. | ||
| View original record | Exptl. Dept. Hs/CTS.5/KW. 1st February, 1934. The S.U. Carburetter Co., East Works, Adderley Park, BIRMINGHAM, 8. Dear Sirs, Thank you for the needles XB and XC. Will you please make a further two… | ||
| Scan139 | Letter from The S.U. Company acknowledging receipt of an order. | ||
| View original record | X [crossed out] 1487 TELEPHONE : EAST 1662-3. TELEGRAMS : FLEXCARBUR, BIRMINGHAM. EAST WORKS, BORDESLEY GREEN ROAD, ADDERLEY PARK—BIRMINGHAM. 2nd February 1934. Dear Sir(s) We thank you for your Order… | ||
| Scan140 | Postcard from 1934 addressed to the company in Derby. | ||
| View original record | POST CARD THE ADDRESS TO BE WRITTEN ON THIS SIDE [Postmark: LONDON S.W.1 5 MR 1934 A.M.] THE TELEGRAPH A SOUND INVESTMENT Messrs Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. | ||
| Scan141 | Letter to The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. requesting two further pairs of 'XA1' and 'XA2' needles to specific dimensions. | ||
| View original record | X#-1487 Expl. Dept. Hs/CTS.1/MJ. 6th. February, 1934. The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd., East Works, Adderley Park, BIRMINGHAM.8. Dear Sirs, We thank you for the 'XA1' and 'XA2' needles. Will you please… | ||
| Scan142 | Acknowledgement of an order from The S.U. Company. | ||
| View original record | X200 1487 TELEPHONE: BIRMINGHAM EAST 1662-3. TELEGRAMS: FLEXCARBUR, BIRMINGHAM. EAST WORKS, BORDESLEY GREEN ROAD, ADDERLEY PARK—BIRMINGHAM, 8 7th February 1934. Dear Sir(s) We thank you for your Order… | ||
| Scan143 | Pre-addressed postcard to the company's Derby office. | ||
| View original record | POST CARD THE ADDRESS TO BE WRITTEN ON THIS SIDE Messrs Rolls Royce Ltd., Derby. | ||
| Scan144 | Request to the S.U. Carburetter Co. for two pairs of needles with specific dimensions for experiments. | ||
| View original record | γ sos 1487 Expl. Dept. Hs/OTS.3/MJ. 28th. February, 1934. The S.U. Carburetter Co., East Works, Adderley Park, BIRMINGHAM 8. Dear Sirs, Further to our carburetter experiments, will you please produce… | ||
| Scan145 | Requesting to expedite the production of S.U. Carburettor Float Chamber Lids. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X 208 1487 Hs/Bwg.7/KW.29.2.34. S.U. Carb. Float Chamber Lids. Can you please urge the above through, which are being made to Scheme EX.13301. These are necessary to go with the Petrol Pump… | ||
| Scan146 | Test report on an Induction Pipe (LEC.3637) and S.U. Carburetter for a 25 HP Type Cylinder Head. | ||
| View original record | 1487 7.3.34. Tests on Induction Pipe LEc.3637 and 1 3/8" S.U. Carburetter for 25 HP Type Cylinder Head. We have recently completed our tests on the above Induction Pipe with results as below. The… | ||
| Scan147 | Analysis of engine performance and distribution with different pipe arrangements and throttle settings. | ||
| View original record | -2- Under all conditions the distribution with this pipe was very good at speeds above 1500 r.p.m. full throttle. With the pipe inverted, i.e., above level of ports in head, the distribution was good… | ||
| Scan148 | Performance curve graph comparing two induction pipes on a 20/25 HP cylinder head. | ||
| View original record | No1. 7-3-34 UNIT CXIII SPEC. RHC/WSC H/AP 5.12.33 1 5/8" SU CARBURETTOR ON PORT SIDE OF 20/25 HP TYPE CYL. HEAD COMP RATIO 5.7 : 1 CAMSHAFT OPEN EXHAUST (1) INDUCTION PIPE LEC 3657. (2) INDUCTION PIPE… | ||
| Scan149 | Blank page with a 'Print Room' stamp from Derby. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE, LTD. PRINT ROOM SEP 10 1934 DERBY. | ||
| Scan150 | Performance graph comparing different configurations of a 1 5/8 inch SU carburettor on a standard 25 HP cylinder head. | ||
| View original record | No 2. UNIT C XIII SPEC: RHC/WSS 19.AP & 12.33 1 5/8" SU CARBURETTOR ON STANDARD 25HP CYL. HEAD COMP. RATIO 5.7:1 STD. BENTLEY CAMSHAFT. OPEN EXHAUST. (1) INDUCTION PIPE HS1 CARBURETTOR BOLTED STANDARD… | ||
| Scan151 | Blank page with a Print Room date stamp from Derby. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LTD PRINT ROOM SEP 10 1934 DERBY | ||
| Scan152 | Experimental induction pipe for a 25 HP type cylinder head. | ||
| View original record | HS 1329 WATER HOT SPOTTED CENTRE PORTION TO TAKE 1 5/8 S.U. CARBURETTOR CUT FROM PIPE LEC 3637 END PORTIONS ARE SAME AS STANDARD 25 HP PIPE E 53962 EXPERIMENTAL INDUCTION PIPE FOR 25 HP TYPE CYL. HEAD… | ||
| Scan153 | Letter to the S.U. Carburetter Co. requesting production of carburetter needles with specific dimensions. | ||
| View original record | X208 1487 Hs/CTS.2/MA. 4th April, 1934. The S.U. Carburetter Co., East Works, Bordesley Green Rd., Adderley Park, Birmingham, 8. Dear Sirs, With reference to our development of a horizontal type… | ||
| Scan154 | Visit to S.U. Carburetter Co. regarding a horizontal carburetter for the 20/25 model. | ||
| View original record | COPY. HORIZONTAL CARBURETTER FOR 20/25. Visit to the S.U. Co., Birmingham. A visit was made to the S.U. Carburetter Co. of Birmingham for the purpose of discussing the various points, with reference… | ||
| Scan155 | Carburetter remedies and development considerations by the S.U. Co., focusing on piston lift and component sizing. | ||
| View original record | -2- This is also aggravated by the sudden jump which the piston gives when the throttle is snapped open. A remedy applied by the S.U. Co. was to do away with the initial lift of the piston, and so… | ||
| Scan156 | Letter to S.U. Carburetter Co. requesting the production of 6 carburettor needles to specific dimensions. | ||
| View original record | X5880 (crossed out) X1487 Exptl. Dept. Hs/CTS.1/KW.16.4.34. 16th April, 1934. The S.U. Carburetter Co., East Works, Adderley Park, Birmingham 8. Dear Sirs, Further to our development of a horizontal… | ||
| Scan157 | Letter from S.U. Carburetter Company confirming an order for six needles. | ||
| View original record | S.U. CARBURETTER FLEXIBLE SILENT TELEPHONES: 1662 AND EAST 1663. General Manager: T. C. SKINNER. STATION: ADDERLEY PARK. L.M.&S. RY THE S.U. COMPANY. PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD East Works,… | ||
| Scan158 | Follow-up letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding an Automatic Jet Control on loan. | ||
| View original record | 105 CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY TELEPHONE: GLADSTONE 3333 (10 LINES) TELEGRAMS: SPEEDOFAC, PHONE, LONDON. CABLES: SPEEDOFAC, LONDON. CODES: MARCONI, COMMERCIAL, BENTLEY'S. S.… | ||
| Scan159 | Letter from The S.U. Company regarding an issue with petrol squirting from the float chamber and suggesting a brass cowl as a solution. | ||
| View original record | STATION: ADDERLEY PARK, L.M.& S. RY S.U. CARBURETTER FLEXIBLE SILENT TELEPHONES: EAST 1662 and EAST 1663. General Manager: T. C. SKINNER THE S.U. COMPANY. PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD THE… | ||
| Scan160 | Letter from The S.U. Company regarding incorrect carburetter needle seats supplied and arranging for replacements. | ||
| View original record | X1487 STATION: ADDERLEY PARK, L.M.&S. Rly S.U. CARBURETTER FLEXIBLE SILENT THE S.U. COMPANY. PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TELEGRAMS: FLEXCARBUR,… | ||
| Scan161 | Letter to S.U.Co. proposing modifications to Bentley carburetters to prevent fires, with enclosed blueprints. | ||
| View original record | COPY TO HS X1487 E.8/HP. 11th May.1934. Messrs. S.U.Co., Bordesley Green Rd, Adderley Park, BIRMINGHAM. For the attention of Mr Skinner. Dear Mr Skinner, With reference to the question of the fires… | ||
| Scan162 | Letter to Messrs. S.U. Co. discussing design modifications to an S.U. carburettor for a 20/25 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | E.8/HP. 11th May 1934. Messrs. S.U.Co. We think that grit would tend to follow the flow of the liquid rather than lodge in between the guide facesand the bush. The bush has also been lengthened… | ||
| Scan163 | Request to the S.U. Carburetter Co. for 6 experimental needles with specified dimensions for a 1§ type carburetter. | ||
| View original record | *1687 Exptl. Dept. HS/CTS.8/KW. 15th May, 1934. The S.U. Carburetter Co., East Works, Adderley Park, BIRMINGHAM 8. Dear Sirs, Will you please supply 6 Experimental needles, to the following… | ||
| Scan164 | Letter from The S.U. Company regarding a delay in supplying chromium-plated Banjo Unions for Float Lids. | ||
| View original record | X1487 STATION: ADDERLEY PARK, L.M.& S. Rly S.U. CARBURETTER FLEXIBLE SILENT THE S.U. COMPANY. PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD TELEPHONES: EAST 1662 and EAST 1663. East Works, Bordesley Green Road,… | ||
| Scan165 | Letter to S.U. Carburetter Company Ltd. regarding a meeting to discuss carburetter modifications. | ||
| View original record | 81487. Exptl. Dept. Hs/Lov.S/MJ. 18th. May, 1934. The S.U. Carburetter Company Ltd., East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderely Park, Birmingham,8. For the attention of Mr. Davey. Dear Davey, This is… | ||
| Scan166 | Letter to the S.U. Carburetter Company regarding a carburetter application for the Kestrel VI Aero Engine. | ||
| View original record | 81487 Expt. Dept. Hs/Lov.3/MJ. 24th. May, 1934. The S.U. Carburetter Company Ltd., East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, BIRMINGHAM, 8. Dear Sirs, During the visit of your Mr. Davey on… | ||
| Scan167 | Letter forwarding drawings of a supercharger casing and carburetter for an engine in its design state. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Lov.3/MJ. -2- 24th. May, 1934. to suit an engine which at the moment we have only in the design state. We are forwarding you the drawings of our supercharger casing and carburetter also, as… | ||
| Scan168 | Order for one S.U. Aero Engine Carburetter for a Kestrel VI engine. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. From Hs. c. to Wor. X 1487 Hs.6/MJ.30.5.34. Will you please order from the S.U. Carburetter Company - One Aero Engine Carburetter to suit Kestrel VI. Type engine. The cost of this carburetter… | ||
| Scan169 | Quotation from The S.U. Company for carburetter parts for the Kestrel Six engine. | ||
| View original record | [Header] S.U. CARBURETTER FLEXIBLE SILENT TELEPHONES: EAST 1662 AND EAST 1663. General Manager. T.C. SKINNER. THE S.U. COMPANY. PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD East Works, Bordesley Green Road,… | ||
| Scan170 | Letter to the S.U. Carburetter Company regarding carburetter layout for the Kestrel Vl engine. | ||
| View original record | γ 1487 Expl. Dept. Hs.5/MJ. 30th. May, 1934. The S.U. Carburetter Company, East Works, Bordesley Green Rd., Adderley Park, BIRMINGHAM, 8. For the attention of Mr. Davey. Dear Sir, In reply to your… | ||
| Scan171 | Internal request to order a set of Bentley Carburetors, a Petrol Pump, Staybright Needles and seatings from the S.U. Co. | ||
| View original record | V1487 To Roy. Hs/Bwg.18/KW.30.5.34. Will you please order from the S.U. Co. 1 set of Bentley Carburettors and 1 Petrol Pump, treated with anti-corrosion solution as arranged by Mr. Marriot. Also 3… | ||
| Scan172 | Agreement to purchase two sets of S.U. carburettors for Goshawk and Kestrel VI engines. | ||
| View original record | 1487 Ly/Blb.6/PH.7.6.34. S/W. To S/U Co from Ly/Blb. [Struck through] Copy to Dr. Hs. [Hs. is struck through] B/L. re: S.U. Carburettors. Major Bulman agreed at yesterday's meeting to purchase two… | ||
| Scan173 | Letter from The S.U. Company regarding pattern drawings for supercharger casing alterations. | ||
| View original record | 81487 S.U. CARBURETTER FLEXIBLE SILENT TELEPHONES: EAST 1662 AND EAST 1663. General Manager: T.C SKINNER. THE S.U. COMPANY PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley… | ||
| Scan174 | Request to The S.U. Carburetter Co. for six experimental needles for a 20/25 Horizontal carburetter. | ||
| View original record | 41487 HS/CTS.3/MA. 7th June, 1934. The S.U. Carburetter Co., Adderley Park, Bordesley Green Road, Birmingham, 8. Dear Sirs, Will you please produce six experimental needles to the following dimensions… | ||
| Scan175 | Letter from The S.U. Company confirming the handover of six needles to a representative. | ||
| View original record | x1687 STATION: ADDERLEY PARK, L.M.&S. RY S.U. CARBURETTER FLEXIBLE SILENT THE S.U. COMPANY. PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD TELEPHONES: EAST 1662 and EAST 1663. East Works, Bordesley Green Road,… | ||
| Scan176 | Letter to the S.U. Carburetter Company requesting additional prints for alterations to a blower casing. | ||
| View original record | 81487 Expl. Dept. Hs/Lov.1/MJ. 8th. June, 1934. The S.U. Carburetter Company Ltd., East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, BIRMINGHAM. For the attention of Mr. B. Davey. Dear Sir, Thankyou… | ||
| Scan177 | Letter from the S.U. Company regarding the provision of blueprints showing alterations to a blower casing to adapt an S.U. Carburetter. | ||
| View original record | THE S.U. COMPANY. PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD STATION: ADDERLEY PARK, L.M.&S. Rly TELEGRAMS: FLEXCARBUR, BIRMINGHAM. Your Ref. HS/Lov.1/MJ Our Ref. D.R. S.U. CARBURETTER FLEXIBLE SILENT… | ||
| Scan178 | Letter to T.C. Skinner of The S.U. Company confirming a visit to discuss cork clutches with Morris Specialists. | ||
| View original record | 1487 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rn.11/KW. 9th June, 1934. T.C. Skinner, Esq., The S.U. Company, East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, BIRMINGHAM 8. Dear Mr. Skinner, Confirming our telephone… | ||
| Scan179 | Letter from The S.U. Company concerning drawings for a carburetter for the 'Kestrel' engine. | ||
| View original record | 81487 STATION: ADDERLEY PARK, L.M.&S. RLY S.U. CARBURETTER FLEXIBLE SILENT THE S.U. COMPANY. PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD TELEPHONES: EAST 1662 and EAST 1663. East Works, Bordesley Green Road,… | ||
| Scan180 | Letter to The S.U. Company requesting an expected delivery for a pair of Bentley Carburetters and a Petrol Pump. | ||
| View original record | X1487 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Bwg.17/KW. 14th June, 1934. The S.U. Company, East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, BIRMINGHAM 8. For attention of Mr. Kent. Dear Sirs, Can you please give us an idea… | ||
| Scan181 | Letter from The S.U. Company regarding the supply of carburetter and pump castings. | ||
| View original record | X1489 S.U. CARBURETTER FLEXIBLE SILENT TELEPHONES: EAST 1662 and EAST 1663. General Manager: T. C. SKINNER STATION: ADDERLEY PARK, L.M.& S. RY THE S.U. COMPANY. PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD East… | ||
| Scan182 | Letter from The S.U. Company regarding blueprints for the Kestrel engine carburetter. | ||
| View original record | V1487. S.U. CARBURETTER FLEXIBLE SILENT TELEPHONES: EAST 1662 AND EAST 1663. General Manager: T.C. SKINNER. THE S.U. COMPANY. PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD. East Works, Bordesley Green Road,… | ||
| Scan183 | To Mr. Marriot regarding arrangements for anti-corrosion treatment of Bentley carburettor and petrol pump castings. | ||
| View original record | Mr. Marriot. X1487 Hs/Bwg.24/KW. 21.6.34. Anti-Corrosion Treatment to Bentley Carburetter & Petrol Pump Castings. Confirming our conversation of yesterday. The S.U. Co. will send all castings… | ||
| Scan184 | Sample of an S.U. Tap now being made by Benton & Stone. | ||
| View original record | To E. X 1487 Hs/Rn. 8/KW. 21.6.34. You will remember that when Skinner was here we were talking about the S.U. Tap now being made by Benton & Stone. Here is a sample of what they produce. Hs/Rn. | ||
| Scan185 | Letter from Benton & Stone Ltd. regarding a diaphragm tap sample sent for consideration. | ||
| View original record | Benton & Stone LIMITED ESTABLISHED 1814 TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: ENOTS BIRMINGHAM TELEPHONE: ASTON CROSS 1905-6 (PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE) A. B. C. CODE USED DIRECTORS: HERBERT STONE HARRY S. ATKINSON… | ||
| Scan186 | Packing note from Benton & Stone Ltd. for a single diaphragm safe. | ||
| View original record | PACKING NOTE No B 6076 Date 20th June 34 From BENTON & STONE LTD., ENOTS WORKS, BIRMINGHAM, 6. To M/s Rolls-Royce Ltd, Derby Please receive the undermentioned in good condition and contained in Parcel… | ||
| Scan187 | Arrangement with S.U.Co. for the production of needles for the new 20/25 horizontal carburetter. | ||
| View original record | X1487 Roy. From Hs/CTS. Hs/CTS.5/MA.21.6.34. HORIZONTAL CARBURETTER (20/25). We have recently arranged with the S.U.Co., of Birmingham, to make the necessary needles for the new 20/25 carburetter. As… | ||
| Scan188 | Letter to The S.U. Carburetter Co. requesting the supply of six needles marked 'XB8' with specified dimensions. | ||
| View original record | X1487 Hs/CTS.2/MA. June 21st, 1934. The S.U. Carburetter Co., East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, Birmingham, 8. Dear Sirs, Will you please supply us with a further six needles marked… | ||
| Scan189 | Letter to The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding progress on patterns for a carburetter designed for Kes.Vl. | ||
| View original record | 81487 Expl. Hs.12/MJ. 21st. June, 1934. The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd., East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, BIRMINGHAM 8. For the attention of Mr. B.A. Davey. Dear Sir, We are making good… | ||
| Scan190 | Letter to The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding carburettor flooding and anti-corrosion treatment. | ||
| View original record | Exptl. Dept. X1487 Hs/Bwg.18/KW. 22nd June, 1934. The S.U. Carburetter Co.Ltd., East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, BIRMINGHAM 8. Dear Mr. Skinner, Anti-Corrosion Treatment. Following up… | ||
| Scan191 | Typed letter discussing fuel pump flooding and a sticking diaphragm issue. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Bwg.18/KW.22.6.34. We will let you know if we manage to reproduce the flooding, meanwhile perhaps you will also have some tests made. At the same time as receiving the above, a complaint of… | ||
| Scan192 | Letter from The S.U. Company confirming they are arranging to send requested needles. | ||
| View original record | K1487 STATION: ADDERLEY PARK, L.M.& S. RY S.U. CARBURETTER FLEXIBLE SILENT TELEPHONES: EAST 1662 AND EAST 1663. General Manager: T.C. SKINNER. THE S.U. COMPANY. PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD East… | ||
| Scan193 | Request to send a complete set of parts for an S.U. carburettor's automatic mixture control to the British Thermoflex Co. | ||
| View original record | <1487 To RHC. Hs/Les.9/KW.22.6.34. Automatic Mixture Control for S.U. Carb., LeC.3934. Will you please send one complete set of parts for LeC.3934 to the British Thermoflex Co., who are going to build… | ||
| Scan194 | Corrosion of S.U. carburetter and petrol pump components and arranging for their treatment. | ||
| View original record | X1487 G/Mt. (struck through) C.SDF. (struck through) CSDF/Mr.Smithdale. (struck through) c.Hs. Rm BY/EM12/J.22.6.34. S.U. Carburetters and Petrol Pumps. The Experimental Dept. have complained in… | ||
| Scan195 | Complaint listing six quality and finish issues with S.U. Carburetters being delivered. | ||
| View original record | Note from Sft. Hs/Rm. RWG X1487 File Sft5/BH.25.6.34. S.U. CARBURETTERS. Please note we have to complain of the unsatisfactory state and finish of the S.U. Carburetters now being delivered to us.… | ||
| Scan196 | Letter from The S.U. Company regarding carburetter component issues such as flooding and sticking diaphragms. | ||
| View original record | x1487 STATION: ADDERLEY PARK, L.M.& S. RLY S.U. CARBURETTER FLEXIBLE SILENT THE S.U. COMPANY. PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TELEPHONES: EAST 1662 and… | ||
| Scan197 | Letter to The S.U. Company inquiring about the availability of a larger capacity pump and other parts. | ||
| View original record | X1457 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Bwg.7/KW. 26th June, 1934. T.C. Skinner, Esq., The S.U. Company, East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, BIRMINGHAM, 8. Dear Mr. Skinner, Thanks for your letter TCS/HMH.… | ||
| Scan198 | Supply of S.U. needles for a modified 25 carburetter and the affixing of a patent plate. | ||
| View original record | X1487 To H. from ROY. c. to WOP. c. to Hs. c. to WH. S.U.Needles for the modified 25. Carburetter We are in communication with the S.U.Company covering supply of the necessary needles for these… | ||
| Scan199 | Requesting to know when drawings for S.U. carburettors will be available to proceed with a contract. | ||
| View original record | S/W. (148) Py/Elb.6/PH.27.6.34. To Us from Py/Blb. Copy to Wor. E. RE. S. U. CARBURETTERS. Mr. Wood informs us that he cannot take any contract action in regard to the supply of two sets of S.U.… | ||
| Scan200 | Letter to The S.U. Carburetter Company providing the address for 'Spontan' Gear specialists, A.C. Wickman Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 81487. Expl. Dept. Hs.5/MJ. 27th. June, 1934. T.C.Skinner Esq., The S.U.Carburetter Company, East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, Birmingham,8. Dear Mr. Skinner, I enclose herewith copy of… | ||
| Scan201 | Letter from The S.U. Company regarding the preparation of a general arrangement drawing for an R.R. S.U. carburetter. | ||
| View original record | Y1487 S.U. CARBURETTER FLEXIBLE SILENT THE S.U. COMPANY. PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD STATION: ADDERLEY PARK, L.M.& S. RLY THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS LTD TELEGRAMS: FLEXCARBUR,… | ||
| Scan202 | Letter from The S.U. Company clarifying specific features of their carburetter apparatus in response to an enquiry. | ||
| View original record | Y1487. S.U. CARBURETTER FLEXIBLE SILENT TELEPHONES: EAST 1662 and EAST 1663. General Manager: T. C. SKINNER STATION: ADDERLEY PARK, L.M.& S RLY THE S.U. COMPANY. PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD… | ||
| Scan203 | Patent and design acknowledgements for the 20/25 HP S.U. type carburetter. | ||
| View original record | X1487 To Sg. and Wcr. from E. E.11/HP.28.6.34. c. Hs. Hy. ROY. Wn. 20/25 HP. S.U. type Carburetter. It will be remembered that when we adopted a central guide for the air valve on the Phantom II… | ||
| Scan204 | Carburetter proposals with Mr. Skinner, involving specific models and attached blueprints. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - E.11/HP.28.6.34. customers will not mind provided they get a good carburetter. Mr Skinner would be satisfied with this. He does not want to make the carburetter for us, the quantities would be… | ||
| Scan205 | Letter to Mr Skinner of S.U. Co. regarding a delay and proposal for riveting a warning plate to the 20/25 carburetter. | ||
| View original record | COPY TO Hs. Roy. X1487 E.10/HP. 28th June 1934. Mr Skinner.. Messrs. S.U. Co., East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, BIRMINGHAM. Dear Mr Skinner, I am sorry that the matter of the plate on… | ||
| Scan206 | S.U. Needles for the modified 20/25 HP Carburetter. | ||
| View original record | X1487 To ROY. from E. c. Wor. Hs. Hn. E.9/HP.28.6.34. S.U. Needles for the modified 20/25 HP. Carburetter. Referring to your memo ROY.2/MG.27.6.34, you will see from memos of even date what is the… | ||
| Scan207 | The 20/25 HP S.U. Type Carburettor. | ||
| View original record | HS X1487 recd To E. From Sg. Copy to Wor.Hs. BY.ROY.Mr. 20/25 HP. S.U. Type Carburettor. Sg7/E29.6.34 Thanks for E.11/HP.28.6.34. I appreciate the point. I see no objection to a plate being fixed in… | ||
| Scan208 | Promised carburetter arrangement from the S.U. Company. | ||
| View original record | (148) W/S. To Py/Blb. From Hs. c. to Wor. c. to E. Hs.6/MJ.29.6.34. RE. S.U. CARBURETTERS. The S.U. Company have promised us an arrangement of this carburetter we are proposing to produce in four or… | ||
| Scan209 | Letter to The S.U. Carburetter Company regarding a potential patent infringement claim by Claudel Hobson Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 8148 Expl. Dept. Hs.12/MJ. 29th. June, 1934. T.C.Skinner, Esq., The S.U.Carburetter Company, East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, BIRMINGHAM.8. Dear Mr. Skinner, In conversation with Mr.… | ||
| Scan210 | Letter from The S.U. Company enclosing a blueprint (SUX 17) for a carburetter for the Kestrel engine. | ||
| View original record | THE S.U. COMPANY. PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD. East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park Birmingham, 8. S.U. CARBURETTER FLEXIBLE SILENT TELEPHONES:- EAST 1662 AND EAST 1663. General… | ||
| Scan211 | S.U. Needles for the modified 20/25 HP Carburetter. | ||
| View original record | To S. from ROY. c. to Nor. c. to Hs. c. to Wn. x1687 ROY2/AG30.6.34 S.U.Needles for the modified 20/25 HP. Carburetter E9/HP.28.6.34. Sg7/E29.6.34 As Sg agreed the proposals outlined in E.11/HP.… | ||
| Scan212 | Letter from The S.U. Company regarding a conversation with Mr. Dodson and a patent from 1917. | ||
| View original record | 81487 S.U. CARBURETTER FLEXIBLE SILENT TELEPHONES: EAST 1662 AND EAST 1663. General Manager: T.C SKINNER STATION: ADDERLEY PARK, L.M.& S. RLY THE S.U. COMPANY. PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD East… | ||
| Scan213 | Correspondence to Mr. Skinner of S.U.Co. agreeing to a proposal to add a plate to the carburetter. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Hs. 81487. E.2/HP. 3rd July 1934. Mr. Skinner., Messrs. S.U.Co., East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, BIRMINGHAM.8. Dear Mr Skinner, Replying to your letter of the 29th ultimo. I… | ||
| Scan214 | Letter from The S.U. Company enclosing two copies of the general arrangement drawing for the Kestrel engine carburettor. | ||
| View original record | S.U. CARBURETTER FLEXIBLE SILENT THE S.U. COMPANY. PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS STATION: ADDERLEY PARK, L.M.&S. RLY TELEPHONES: EAST 1662 AND EAST… | ||
| Scan215 | The receipt and forwarding of S.U. carburetter drawings for contract action. | ||
| View original record | To Py/Hlb. From Hs/Lov. c. to Wor. c. to E. 81487 Hs/Lov.7/MJ.4.7.34. S.U. Carburetter Drawings. We have now received from S.U's. the arrangement drawings of the carburetter they have designed for us.… | ||
| Scan216 | The handover of S.U. Carburetter drawings to hasten a contract for two sets. | ||
| View original record | S/W. To Hs/Lov from Py/Blb. Copy to Wor. 8148 Py/Blb.2/PH.5.7.34. S.U. Carburetter Drawings. The arrangement drawings of the S.U. Carburetter accompanying Hs/Lot7/MH.4.7.34. have to-day been handed to… | ||
| Scan217 | Letter from the S.U. Company regarding potential patent infringements by Claudel Hobson on aero carburetters. | ||
| View original record | THE S.U. COMPANY. PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park-Birmingham, 8. S.U. CARBURETTER FLEXIBLE SILENT TELEPHONES- EAST 1662 and EAST 1663. General… | ||
| Scan218 | Internal memorandum regarding S.U. Carburetters, royalty payments, and needle supplies for the 20/25 HP model. | ||
| View original record | x1487 To E. from ROY. c. to NOR. c. to SG c. to BY. c. to Hs. ROY1/MGS.9.7.34 S.U.Carburetters In E.11/HP.28.6.34 to SG and NOR, you give full details of the position re the S.U.Carburetters we have… | ||
| Scan219 | Letter from The S.U. Co. regarding carburetter royalties and the production and delivery of needles. | ||
| View original record | Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 30th ult., and we are glad to hear that the question of the plates has been satisfactorily settled. The question of Royalty on the carburetter has not… | ||
| Scan220 | Letter to The S.U. Company regarding the supply of carburetter needles. | ||
| View original record | Ref: ROY2/MG Your Ref: TCS/HSR July 9th,1934 Messrs. The S.U.Company East Works, Bordesley Green Road, BIRMINGHAM 8 Dear Sirs, Carburetters Thank you for your letter dated the 2nd instant, to hand… | ||
| Scan221 | Letter to The S.U. Carburetter Co. outlining a proposed agreement for a new carburetter design based on S.U. patents. | ||
| View original record | 81487 13th. July 1934. BY.10/G. The S.U. Carburetter Co., East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, Birmingham. 8. For the attention of Mr. Skinner. Dear Sirs, As the result of the… | ||
| Scan222 | Attaching a copy of a letter received from the S.U. Company agreeing to proposals. | ||
| View original record | Wor. Hs. E. Wr. Roy. 81487. BY.11/N.18.7.34. We attach hereto copy of letter received from the S.U.Company agreeing to the proposals referred to in our letter of the 13th.inst. reference BY.10/G. BY. | ||
| Scan223 | Letter from The S.U. Company agreeing to the manufacturing arrangements for the new S.U. Carburetter. | ||
| View original record | Copy. THE S.U. COMPANY, East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, Birmingham,8. Your Ref. BY.10/G. Our Ref. TCS/DR. July 16th.1934. Messrs.Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. Dear Sirs, We thank you for… | ||
| Scan224 | Letter from The S.U. Company regarding a delay in dispatching carburettors and pumps for a Bentley. | ||
| View original record | THE S.U. COMPANY. PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD S.U. CARBURETTER FLEXIBLE SILENT TELEPHONES: EAST 1662 and EAST 1663 General Manager: T. C. SKINNER. STATION: ADDERLEY PARK, L.M.& S. Rly East… | ||
| Scan225 | The poor finish of S.U. Carburetters and a request for larger delivery quantities. | ||
| View original record | V147 BWG Jul Roy. - from Sft. C. Hs. Sft.5/MW.19.7.34. Re. S.U. Carburetters. Please note these Carburetters are being delivered to us with the new banjo connections on the float chamber cover not… | ||
| Scan226 | Blueprint of a dual-barrel component with associated linkage, possibly a carburetor. | ||
| View original record | NEW TYPE ANT-25, THE S.U. Cº, ADDERLEY PARK, B'HAM., DRG NO SUX-13, DRAWN J.S.T., DATE 26-1-34, THIS DRAWING IS APPROXIMATELY TO SCALE, 2.562, .62, 1.05, 2.125 R., 2.25 P.C.R., 20°, 25°, 28°, 45°,… | ||
| Scan227 | Letter from The S.U. Company regarding a revised print of SU.0124 with alterations. | ||
| View original record | H487. STATION: ADDERLEY PARK, L.M.& S. RY S.U. CARBURETTER FLEXIBLE SILENT THE S.U. COMPANY. PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park-Birmingham, 8.… | ||
| Scan228 | Letter to The S.U. Company regarding petrol pumps and carburetter float chamber covers. | ||
| View original record | X1487 Exptl. Dept. HR/BWG.3/KW. 23rd July, 1934. T.C. Skinner, Esq., The S.U. Company, East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, Birmingham, 8. Dear Mr. Skinner, Thank you for your letter of… | ||
| Scan229 | Letter from The S.U. Company regarding new castings for an S.U. 0124 float chamber and requesting material specifications. | ||
| View original record | 81487 S.U. CARBURETTER FLEXIBLE SILENT THE S.U. COMPANY. PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD STATION: ADDERLEY PARK, L.M.&S. RLY THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TELEPHONES: EAST 1662 AND… | ||
| Scan230 | Letter to S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding modifications to a float chamber pattern and a supercharger case. | ||
| View original record | 81487 Expl. Dept. Hs./Lov.6/MJ. 27th. July, 1934. The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd., East Works, Bordesley Green Rd., Adderley Park, Birmingham 8. For the attention of Mr. Davey. Dear Sir, With reference… | ||
| Scan231 | Internal request to issue an official order for petrol pumps and carburettors to the S.U. Co. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. x208 1487 Hs/Bwg.6/KW.14.7.34. Will you please issue to the S.U. Co. an official order for the following :- 2 Paris Petrol Pumps ) standard 1 Pair Carburetters ) Bentley. Hs/J.Bowering. | ||
| Scan232 | Letter from The S.U. Company regarding a supercharged casing and carburetter parts. | ||
| View original record | 81487. STATION: ADDERLEY PARK, L.M.& S.RY S.U. CARBURETTER FLEXIBLE SILENT THE S.U. COMPANY. PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD TELEPHONES: EAST 1662 AND EAST 1663. East Works, Bordesley Green Road,… | ||
| Scan233 | Request to S.U. Company Ltd. for 6 experimental needles with specified dimensions for use on a 3½ litre Bentley. | ||
| View original record | x1487 Exptl. Dept. Hs/CTS.11/KW. 22nd August, 1934. The S.U. Company Ltd., East Works, Adderley Park, Birmingham 8. Dear Sirs, Will you please supply 6 experimental needles, to the following… | ||
| Scan234 | Letter to S.U. Company Ltd. regarding a carburettor float chamber stud problem. | ||
| View original record | x1487 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Bwg.7/KW. 13th September, 1934. Messrs. The S.U. Company Ltd., East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, BIRMINGHAM 8. Dear Sirs, CARBURETTORS. We are still experiencing… | ||
| Scan235 | Requesting the modification of two air valves for a Bentley carburation system. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. +1487 Hs/CTS.11/KW.18.9.34. Bentley Carburation. We are handing to you two air valves out of standard S.U. Carburetters, as used on the Bentley. Will you please modify these as follows:… | ||
| Scan236 | Letter from The S.U. Company regarding an enclosed installation drawing and the transfer of a carburetter. | ||
| View original record | Y1487. STATION: ADDERLEY PARK, L.M.& S. Rly S.U. CARBURETTER FLEXIBLE SILENT THE S.U. COMPANY. PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD TELEPHONES: EAST 1662 and EAST 1663. General Manager: T. C. SKINNER.… | ||
| Scan237 | Letter to The S.U. Company regarding flooding issues in Bentley carburettors, suggesting a fault in the float mechanism. | ||
| View original record | X1487 Exptl. Dept. HS/Bwg.5/KW. 24th September, 1934. T.C. Skinner Esq., The S.U. Company Ltd., East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, BIRMINGHAM 8. Dear Mr. Skinner, We are still… | ||
| Scan238 | Invoice from S.U.Co for an experimental Kestrel Aero Engine carburetter. | ||
| View original record | X 1487. Roy. G/Cam/CA31/NR.28.9.34 We have received an invoice from the S.U.Co. dated 26th inst. details of which are shown below. If this invoice is correct for payment, will you please have covering… | ||
| Scan239 | Hs. to Roy requesting an order be placed with S.U. Carburetters Ltd. for a Kestrel engine part. | ||
| View original record | 81487 To Roy. From Hs. Hs.3/MJ.4.10.34. Referring to the attached (G/Cam/CA.31/NR.28.9.34). Will you please send an order to Messrs. S.U. Carburetters Ltd., for a Kestrel engine price £30. This is… | ||
| Scan240 | Letter to The S.U. Co. Ltd. regarding flooding carburetter issues caused by rough needles and a discussion on fuel pump core specifications. | ||
| View original record | <1487 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Bwg.2/KW. 19th October, 1934. C.T. Skinner, Esq., The S.U. Co. Ltd., East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, Birmingham 8. Dear Mr. Skinner, Following up my letter… | ||
| Scan241 | Letter requesting to be informed of any future modifications to pumps or carburetters. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Bwg.2/KW.19.10.34. Will you please be good enough to let us know, in future, any modifications you intend to make either on Pumps or Carburetters ? We can then aid you by immediately trying out… | ||
| Scan242 | Modified S.U. carburetter float chamber design. | ||
| View original record | X1487 To E. c. to Hs/Rn. Hs/Bwg.18/KW.24.10.34. S.U. Carburetter Float Chamber. Some little while ago the S.U. Co. submitted a drawing showing a modified float chamber whereby the float was pivoted,… | ||
| Scan243 | Test report comparing the performance of standard A.W. needles and new experimental needles on S.U. carburettors fitted to two Bentley cars. | ||
| View original record | c. Hs/Rm LA1/T25.10.34. Re. Needles for S.U.Carburetters. We have to-day made some tests on two Bentley Cars fitted with the standard A.W.needles to the Carburetters and the new ones provided by… | ||
| Scan244 | Carburettor performance, comparing lap speeds with new and old type carburetters on a 20/25HP car. | ||
| View original record | -2- but the carburation was so hopelessly strong we had to give up. As a matter of fact with the B8 needles fitted putting the control over to the strong side immediately drops the speed. This is… | ||
| Scan245 | Letter to S.U. Co. regarding suggested modifications for a floatchamber on a Bentley carburetter. | ||
| View original record | COPY. 41487 E.1/HP. 27th October, 1938. Messrs. S.U. Co., East Works, Bordesley Green Rd., Adderley Park, Birmingham. For the attention of Mr. Skinner. Dear Mr. Skinner, When you wrote to me before… | ||
| Scan246 | Typed letter detailing improvements and omissions related to a petrol joint, drainage pipe, and float tickler. | ||
| View original record | -2- (5) We have attempted to improve the petrol joint to the lid by stiffening up the section of the lid. (6) The boss for the drainage pipe is arranged in a position where the pipe can be… | ||
| Scan247 | Letter to The S.U. Co. Ltd. regarding a stripped thread on the carburetter float chamber stud, requesting a modification. | ||
| View original record | X1487 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Bwg.3/KW. 6th November, 1934. C.T. Skinner, Esq., The S.U. Co. Ltd., East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, BIRMINGHAM 8. Dear Mr. Skinner, We have had another instance… | ||
| Scan248 | Letter to C.T. Skinner of The S.U. Co. Ltd. regarding a forwarded float chamber with a stripped stud boss. | ||
| View original record | +1487 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Bwg.12/KW. 8th November, 1934. C.T. Skinner, Esq., The S.U. Co. Ltd., East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, BIRMINGHAM 8. Dear Mr. Skinner, We are forwarding to you… | ||
| Scan249 | Confirming promising bench test results for S.U. carburettors on Kestrel engines and arranging for design improvements. | ||
| View original record | 81487. To Hs/Lov. c. E/Rbr E.9/HP.10.11.34. re S.U. Carburetters on Kestrel Engines. This is to confirm that the S.U. carburetter is giving very promising results on our bench test, and if it could be… | ||
| Scan250 | Letter to a supplier complaining about the poor finish and cleanliness of supplied Bentley carburetter parts. | ||
| View original record | X1487 Exptl. Dept. HS/BWG.24/KW. 12th November, 1934. C.T. Skinner, Esq., The S.U. Co. Ltd., East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, Birmingham. Dear Mr. Skinner, With regard to the present… | ||
| Scan251 | Letter from The S.U. Company regarding dirt and swarf found in their carburetters. | ||
| View original record | H1487 STATION:- ADDERLEY PARK, L.M.& S. Rly S.U. CARBURETTER FLEXIBLE SILENT THE S.U. COMPANY. PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park-Birmingham, 8.… | ||
| Scan252 | Letter to The S.U. Carburetter Co. requesting 6 needles with specific dimensions for a 3.5 litre Bentley car. | ||
| View original record | X1487 Exptl. Dept: HS/CTS.2C/KW. 13th November, 1934. The S.U. Carburetter Co., East Works, Bordesley Green Rd., Adderley Park, Birmingham 8. Dear Sirs, Will you please supply 6 needles for use on our… | ||
| Scan253 | Letter from The S.U. Company regarding a returned float chamber and a necessary alteration. | ||
| View original record | 41687 STATION: ADDERLEY PARK, L.M.& S.Ry. THE S.U. COMPANY. PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD S.U. CARBURETTER FLEXIBLE SILENT TELEPHONES: EAST 1662 AND EAST 1663. General Manager: T. C. SKINNER.… | ||
| Scan254 | Letter from The S.U. Company concerning the arrangement of special needles and a chart for the 'AW' needle. | ||
| View original record | S.U. CARBURETTER FLEXIBLE SILENT TELEPHONES: EAST 1662 AND EAST 1663. General Manager: T. C. SKINNER. STATION:- ADDERLEY PARK, L.M.&S. RLY THE S.U. COMPANY. PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD East… | ||
| Scan255 | Letter to The S.U. Company acknowledging receipt of needles but requesting a missing chart. | ||
| View original record | X1687 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.17/KW. 16th November, 1934. The S.U. Company, East Works, Adderley Park, BIRMINGHAM 8. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter dated Nov. 14th. The needles have arrived, but… | ||
| Scan256 | Letter from The S.U. Company regarding the safe arrival of needles and enclosing a further needle chart. | ||
| View original record | S.U. CARBURETTER FLEXIBLE SILENT TELEPHONES: EAST 1662 and EAST 1663. General Manager: T. C. Skinner. STATION: ADDERLEY PARK, L.M.&S. RY THE S.U. COMPANY. PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD East… | ||
| Scan257 | Data table of comparative dimensions for Rover, Bentley, M.G., and Lea-Francis components. | ||
| View original record | X1487 ROVER. 10 H.P. & 12 H.P. SINGLE O.S. CARB. STANDARD C.P.4 .088 .0852 .0825 .079 .0757 .0725 .069 .0655 .062 .0585 .0545 .051 .047 WEAK C.Q. .088 .0852 .0825 .0798 .0768 .0737 .0706 .0676 .0646… | ||
| Scan258 | Letter acknowledging receipt of a letter and chart from The S.U. Company. | ||
| View original record | X1487 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.4/KW. 19th November, 1934. The S.U. Company, East Works, Adderley Park, Birmingham, 8. Dear Sirs, Thank you for your letter of November 17th, together with Chart. Yours… | ||
| Scan259 | The dispatch of supercharger and carburetter parts to the S.U. Company for assembly. | ||
| View original record | 81487. To D/BP from RHC/KM. c. G/at. c. Hs/Lov. RHC/EM.1/AP.19.11.34. O/54002. We are sending into the Despatch Stores to-day:- 1-Ex.14978 Rear Half Supercharger Casing. 1-S.U.0125 Float Chamber… | ||
| Scan260 | Cover sheet for a chart of standard needles fitted to Bentley cars. | ||
| View original record | x1687 To E/PSN. Hs/Rm.5/KW.19.11.34. Here is a chart showing the needles fitted to the Bentley cars as standard. Hs/Rm. | ||
| Scan261 | Bentley carburation issues and the testing of experimental needles to improve snap acceleration. | ||
| View original record | X1487 To Mr. ______ Hs/CTS.18/KW.19.11.34. Bentley Carburation - Needles. On the standard Bentley car in cold weather, the snap acceleration is not as good as it could be. This feature is worse on… | ||
| Scan262 | Letter from The S.U. Company thanking for the receipt of carburetter castings for the Kestrel engine. | ||
| View original record | S.U. CARBURETTER FLEXIBLE SILENT TELEPHONES: EAST 1662 and EAST 1663. General Manager: T. C. SKINNER. STATION:- ADDERLEY PARK, L.M.&S. R.Y THE S.U. COMPANY. PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD East… | ||
| Scan263 | Letter to S.U. Carburetter Co. requesting four experimental needles ('XB9') with specified dimensions. | ||
| View original record | +1487 Exptl. Dept. HS/CTS.17/KW. 3rd December, 1934. The S.U. Carburetter Co., East Works, Adderley Park, Birmingham 8. Dear Sirs, Will you please supply 4 (four) experimental needles. These are a… | ||
| Scan264 | Letter to The S.U. Company Ltd. regarding the performance of their carburetter on a Kestrel engine. | ||
| View original record | 81487. Exptl. Dept. Hs/Lov.19/KW. 7th December, 1934. The S.U. Company Ltd., East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, Birmingham. For the attention of Mr. Davey. Dear Sirs, Re S.U.… | ||
| Scan265 | Letter discussing carburettor performance regarding altitude correction and arranging a visit. | ||
| View original record | -2- HS/Lov.19/KW.7.12.34. maintained which is correct for the constant power output. At any fixed throttle opening the carburetter is quite normal and requires progressive altitude correction so long… | ||
| Scan266 | Points of criticism for the design and operation of the S.U. (Aero) carburetter. | ||
| View original record | To E. From Hs/Fmr. c. to E/Rbr. c. to Hs/Lov. 148) Hs/Fmr.7/MJ.10.12.34. S.U. CARBURETTER ( AERO). The appended list contains a number of points for criticism regarding the design and operation of the… | ||
| Scan267 | List of issues and recommended modifications for an S.U. Carburetter. | ||
| View original record | S.U.CARBURETTER. (1) CARBURETTER CASTINGS. - These require cleaning up to avoid the pockets and cavities between flanges. Stud bosses could be closer in to centre. (2) INTAKE DRAIN. - Arrange to drain… | ||
| Scan268 | List of design requirements and modifications for various engine components. | ||
| View original record | -2- increase flow. Must not float on the mechanism. (12) RICHENING ANEROID PASSAGE. Richening aneroid to have a permanent passage to pressure side of supercharger and to incorporate S.U. blow back… | ||
| Scan269 | Page 3 of a report comparing the weight and durability of Dural versus steel nuts. | ||
| View original record | -3- removed and tightened a considerable number of times without damage to either threads or hexagons. 12 Dural nuts weigh 13.4 grams. 12 steel nuts weigh 46.6 grams. Hs/G.H.Farmer. | ||
| Scan270 | Letter from The S.U. Company confirming an appointment for a visit. | ||
| View original record | STATION: ADDERLEY PARK, L.M.& S. Rly 81487 S.U. CARBURATTER FLEXIBLE SILENT THE S.U. COMPANY. PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD TELEPHONES: EAST 1662 and EAST 1663. East Works, Bordesley Green Road,… | ||
| Scan271 | Outlining decisions from a meeting with the S.U. Co. regarding modifications to the experimental S.U. Aero Carburetter. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from E. c. Wor. E/Rbr. Hs/Lov. Hs/FMR. 8148) E.4/HP.12.12.34. re S.U. Aero Carburetter. The attached notes record the decisions taken at the meeting with Mr Davey, of the S.U. Co. to decide… | ||
| Scan272 | Design modifications and agreements for the S.U. Aero Carburetter. | ||
| View original record | 11th December 1934. S.U. Aero Carburetter. (1) Balance hole to be transferred from mouth of choke to a position lower down in the air inlet, to remove fault in engine characteristic. This to be tried… | ||
| Scan273 | List of modifications and considerations for carburettor components. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - will be made in magnesium, treated with Chromate and S.U. are confident that there will be no deterioration due to the use of leaded fuels. To avoid having a loose flange on the pattern of the… | ||
| Scan274 | Notes on carburetter design issues including sandwich casting, aneroid locking, plugs and throttles. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - which S.U. will arrange, and this will be an advantage in giving a slower lift to the cam itself. (7) Sandwich Casting. It is considered impossible to do without the sandwich casting owing to… | ||
| Scan275 | Page of meeting notes detailing design agreements on carburettor and engine components. | ||
| View original record | - 4 - appears to be only 1° instead of the 6 or 7° expected, RR. will inspect the throttle mechanism, to make sure that the oil is not passing straight through the spindle, in other words, whether the… | ||
| Scan276 | The development work for the S.U. Automatic Carburetter for Aero Engines. | ||
| View original record | EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT REPORT. [Handwritten at top: 1489] REFERENCE :- Hs/Fmr.2/MJ.20.12.34. [Handwritten next to reference: X3933 D2965] Subject of Report:- The S.U. Automatic Carburetter for Aero… | ||
| Scan277 | The S.U. Automatic Carburetter for aero engines, detailing its design, operation, and advantages. | ||
| View original record | AERO ENGINES. S.U. AUTOMATIC CARBURETTER. INTRODUCTION. The S.U. carburetter Company have submitted for test and development, an aero engine carburetter which is entirely automatic in its action as… | ||
| Scan278 | Technical report on the development and operation of carburetter systems, including slow running and altitude compensation. | ||
| View original record | -2- These are distinct features which we have proved by experience to be unobtainable with automatic units adapted to operate our own carburetters. DEVELOPMENT. ( Engine was run under Standard Kestrel… | ||
| Scan279 | Investigation into carburetter mixture weakening, automatic correction, throttle characteristics, and potential modifications. | ||
| View original record | -3- Hs/Tmr.2/MJ.20.12.34. Cont'd. It was found that the mixture weakened off excessively as the intake pressure was reduced when the altitude correcting needle was in operation. When the aneroid was… | ||
| Scan280 | Conclusions on throttle system gland leaks and proposed carburettor flight tests on a 'Hart' aircraft for altitude needle calibration. | ||
| View original record | -4- Hs/Fmr.R/MJ.20.12.34. Cont'd. We have noted that the glands of the throttle system will require to be a high class job as considerable external leaks occur. GENERAL CONCLUSIONS. It is proposed to… | ||
| Scan281 | Sketch of an S.U. Aero Carburetter showing the position of jets at the throttle edge. | ||
| View original record | Hs 1654 THROTTLE SPINDLE BORE FOR OIL HEATING POSITION OF JETS FOR QUALITY CONTROL QUANTITY ADJUSTER S.U. CARBURETTER (AERO) SKETCH SHEWING POSITION OF JETS AT THROTTLE EDGE ROLLS-ROYCE, LTD. PRINT… | ||
| Scan282 | Graph showing the richening characteristic of the boost controlled aneroid on a Kestrel VI engine at 2200 RPM. | ||
| View original record | S.U. CARBURETTER KESTREL VI ENGINE CURVE SHEWING THE RICHENING CHARACTERISTIC OF THE BOOST CONTROLLED ANEROID WHEN RUNNING AT A CONSTANT TAKE OFF SPEED OF 2200 R.P.M. THE FUEL FLOW INCREASES… | ||
| Scan283 | Blank page with a 'Print Room' stamp from Derby. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE, LTD PRINT ROOM DEC 21 1934 DERBY. | ||
| Scan284 | Graph showing fuel flow versus altitude for an S.U. carburetter with a fixed throttle. | ||
| View original record | S.U. CARBURETTER CURVE 2 ALTITUDE CONNECTION WITH FIXED THROTTLE CURVE SHEWING THE FUEL FLOW WITH NO CORRECTION & THE FLOW REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT MIXTURE AT ALTITUDE. THE NEEDLE H.S. 1555 SHEWS… | ||
| Scan285 | Graph showing the throttle characteristics of an S.U. carburetter on a Kestrel VI engine at various altitudes. | ||
| View original record | KESTREL VI ENGINE S.U. CARBURETTER CURVE 3 CURVE SHEWING THE THROTTLE CHARACTERISTIC OF THE S.U. CARBURETTER TO BALANCE OUT THE RICHENING DUE TO ALTITUDE WHEN RUNNING AT CONSTANT POWER FROM GROUND… | ||
| Scan286 | Constant speed throttle curve graph comparing S.U. and Kestrel VI carburetters on a Kestrel VI engine. | ||
| View original record | CURVE 4 S.U. CARBURETTER KESTREL VI ENGINE CONSTANT SPEED THROTTLE CURVE FROM FULL THROTTLE COMPARED WITH KESTREL VI CARB. JETS SET IN BOTH CASES AT .540 PTS/HP/HR AT FULL THROTTLE. THE CURVE SHEWS… | ||
| Scan287 | Graph comparing the constant speed throttling curve of an S.U. carburettor with a Kestrel VI carburettor on a Kestrel VI engine. | ||
| View original record | S.U. CARBURETTER. KESTREL VI ENGINE. CONSTANT SPEED 2500 THROTTLING CURVE WITH S.V. CARB. COMPARED WITH KESTREL VI CARB. SHEWING THE STEEP SLOPE OF THE S.U. CURVE & THE TENDENCY OF THE KESTREL VI TO… | ||
| Scan288 | Letter from The S.U. Company cancelling an appointment due to a family illness. | ||
| View original record | V1487 S.U. CARBURETTER FLEXIBLE SILENT TELEPHONES: EAST 1662 and EAST 1663. General Manager: T. C. Skinner. STATION:- ADDERLEY PARK, L.M.& S. R'Y THE S.U. COMPANY. PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD… | ||
| Scan289 | Troubles and improvement schemes for the 20/25 HP S.U. Carburetter. | ||
| View original record | Rm x1457 To Mx. from E. E.9/HP.9.1.35. c. Wor. Hs. By. Sft. Hs/CTS. E/PGR. 20/25 HP. S.U. Carburetter. We discussed the troubles in connection with the above very thoroughly at the end of last week… | ||
| Scan290 | Letter requesting the supply of two pairs of needles with specified dimensions. | ||
| View original record | X1487 Exptl. Dept. Ha/CTS.5/KW. 10th January, 1935. The S.U. Company Ltd., East Works, Adderley Park, Birmingham 8. Dear Sirs, Will you please supply two pairs of needles to the following dimensions.… | ||
| Scan291 | Requesting the resumption of anti-corrosion treatment for S.U. fuel pump and carburettor parts due to recent corrosion issues. | ||
| View original record | X1487 To Mr. Marriot. Hs/Bwg.2/KW.11.1.35. Anti-Corrosion Treatment to S.U. Fuel Pump and Carb. Parts. For some unknown reason the above treatment has not been carried out for some time past and… | ||
| Scan292 | Letter to The S.U. Company Ltd. regarding a petrol pump diaphragm and carburetter flooding issues on a Bentley. | ||
| View original record | X1487 T 20677 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.16/KW. 22nd January, 1935. C.T. Skinner, Esq., The S.U. Company Ltd., East Works, Adderley Park, Birmingham 8. Dear Mr. Skinner, Here is the diaphragm from one of your… | ||
| Scan293 | Request to the S.U. Carburetter Co. for a pair of modified experimental needles (XC3) with specified dimensions. | ||
| View original record | x1487 Exptl. Dept. Hs/CTS.1/KW. 1st February, 1935. The S.U. Carburetter Co., East Works, Adderley Park, Birmingham 8. Dear Sirs, Will you please supply one pair of needles to the following… | ||
| Scan294 | Letter from The S.U. Company discussing the design and performance of float chambers and pumps. | ||
| View original record | 4148/ STATION: ADDERLEY PARK, L.M.& S. RY S.U. CARBURETTER FLEXIBLE SILENT THE S.U. COMPANY. PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park-Birmingham, 8.… | ||
| Scan295 | Drawing for an improved Bentley carburetter float chamber from the S.U. Co. | ||
| View original record | To E. <1487 Hs/Bwg.1/KW.9.2.35. Bentley Carburetter Float Chamber. We attach herewith a drawing received from the S.U. Co. Mr. Skinner is inclined to think that this type is an improvement on the last… | ||
| Scan296 | Request to S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. for diaphragm assemblies and diaphragms made of German material. | ||
| View original record | +1487 HB/Bwg.5/MA. 16th February, 1935. The S.U. Carburetter Co.Ltd., Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, Birmingham, 8. For the attention of Mr. Kent. Dear Sir, Will you please forward to us as soon… | ||
| Scan297 | Invoice from S.U.Co. for a pair of HV5 H.R. Type Carburetters for a Bentley. | ||
| View original record | Hs. G/Cam/CA.8/DW.21.2.35. We have an invoice from the S.U.Co., Birmingham, dated 16th instant, on which we are charged £5/-/ nett for one pair HV5 H.R.Type Carburetters for 25 HP 3 1/2 litre Bentley,… | ||
| Scan298 | Request to the S.U. Company Ltd. for different types of carburetter needles. | ||
| View original record | X1487 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Swdl.11/KW. 21st February, 1935. The S.U. Company Ltd., East Works, Bordesley Green Rd., Adderley Park, Birmingham 8. For the attention of MR. Skinner. Dear Sirs, Will you please… | ||
| Scan299 | Letter from The S.U. Company acknowledging receipt of an order. | ||
| View original record | 10677 X1687 TELEPHONE: BIRMINGHAM EAST 1662-3. TELEGRAMS: FLEXCARBUR, BIRMINGHAM. EAST WORKS, BORDESLEY GREEN ROAD, ADDERLEY PARK—BIRMINGHAM, 8 22nd February 1935. Dear Sir(s) letter of the 21st. ref.… | ||
| Scan300 | The address side of a postcard sent to the Experimental Department in Derby. | ||
| View original record | POST CARD THE ADDRESS TO BE WRITTEN ON THIS SIDE Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd. Exptl. Dept. DERBY. | ||
| Scan301 | Order be placed for a pair of HV5 H.R. Type Carburetters for a Bentley. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. c. to G/Cam. X1487 Hs/Rm.2/KW.23.2.35. Replying to G/Cam/CA.8/DW. 21.2.35, will you please pass an order to the S.U. Company for a pair of HV5 H.R. Type Carburetters for the Bentley. Hs/Rm. | ||
| Scan302 | Request to the S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. for 4 pairs of needles with specified dimensions. | ||
| View original record | x1487 Exptl. Dept. HS/Swdl.S/KW. 25th February, 1935. The S.U. Carburetter Co.Ltd., East Works, Adderley Park, Birmingham 8. Dear Sirs, Will you please supply at your earliest convenience, 4 pairs of… | ||
| Scan303 | Invoice from S.U.Co. for R.R. & R.R.X. Jet Needles and a request for a covering order. | ||
| View original record | Hs. Copy to Roy. Rm G/Cam/CA.30/DW.26.2.35. We have received an invoice from the S.U.Co., dated 22nd instant, on which we are charged 2/6d each, less 50%, for 12 R.R. & R.R.X. Jet Needles, which they… | ||
| Scan304 | Authorising payment for needles. | ||
| View original record | +1487 Roy. c. to G/Cam/CA. Hs/Rn.5/KW.27.2.35. With reference to G/Cam/CA.30/DW.26.2.35, please note, these Needles may be paid for. Hs/Rn. | ||
| Scan305 | Letter to Mr Skinner of S.U. Co. providing feedback and suggestions on a proposed modified float-chamber blueprint. | ||
| View original record | 4487 Copy to HS/Rm. HS/BWH. E.1/HP. 27th February 1935. Messrs. S.U. Co., East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, BIRMINGHAM. For the attention of Mr Skinner. Dear Mr Skinner, A blueprint of… | ||
| Scan306 | Letter to Messrs. S.U. Co. detailing feedback on carburettor components. | ||
| View original record | E.1/HP. 27th February 1935. Messrs. S.U. Co. - Continued. Ample clearance should then be allowed between the control fork and the needle spool. (2) The float appears to be small and lacking in power… | ||
| Scan307 | Letter from The S.U. Company regarding an upcoming meeting and the design of pistons. | ||
| View original record | 4487 S.U. CARBURETTER FLEXIBLE SILENT THE S.U. COMPANY. PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD STATION: ADDERLEY PARK, L.M.& S. RY TELEPHONES: EAST 1662 and EAST 1663. East Works, Bordesley Green Road.… | ||
| Scan308 | Letter to The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. chasing up an order for special carburetters and requesting jets for a Bentley. | ||
| View original record | x1487- Exptl. Dept. Hs/CTS.6/KW. 13th March,1935. The S.U. Carburetter Co.Ltd., East Works, Adderley Park, Birmingham 8. For the attention of Mr. Cooper. Dear Mr. Cooper, You will remember that I… | ||
| Scan309 | Letter to The S.U. Company Ltd. regarding issues with seatings and float chamber modifications. | ||
| View original record | X1487 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Bwg.9/KW. 15th March, 1935. T.C. Skinner Esq., The S.U. Company Ltd., East Works, Adderley Park, Birmingham 8. Dear Mr. Skinner, Many thanks for your letter, together with… | ||
| Scan310 | Proposal to use a shouldered nut and lengthened screw for the S.U. carburetter throttle adjustment to improve accessibility. | ||
| View original record | X1487 To Hs/Rm. Hs/Bwg.5/KW.23.3.35. S.U. Carburetter Throttle Adjusting Screw. Production are finding difficulty in locking up the throttle adjustment due to the fact that the 3-BA lock nut enters… | ||
| Scan311 | Letter from The S.U. Company regarding a duplicated order of carburetter needles. | ||
| View original record | S.U. CARBURETTER FLEXIBLE SILENT TELEPHONES: EAST 1662 and EAST 1663. General Manager: T. C. SKINNER. THE S.U. COMPANY. PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley… | ||
| Scan312 | Letter to The S.U. Company Ltd. regarding a roughly cut carburetter needle seating causing issues. | ||
| View original record | 41487 HS/Bwg.10/KW. Exptl. Dept. 27th March, 1935. C.S. Skinner Esq., The S.U. Company Ltd., East Works, Adderley Park, Birmingham 8. Dear Mr. Skinner, We are enclosing another example of a roughly… | ||
| Scan313 | Letter from The S.U. Company regarding the examination of a returned seating and the dispatch of requested spares. | ||
| View original record | STATION: ADDERLEY PARK, L.M.& S. Rly x1487 R S.U. CARBURETTER FLEXIBLE SILENT THE S.U. COMPANY. PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD TELEPHONES: EAST 1662 AND EAST 1663. General Manager: T. C. SKINNER.… | ||
| Scan314 | Letter from The S.U. Company regarding a query about needle seatings. | ||
| View original record | STATION:- ADDERLEY PARK, L.M.& S. RY +1687 S.U. CARBURETTER FLEXIBLE SILENT THE S.U. COMPANY. PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park-Birmingham, 8.… | ||