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From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
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Three possible designs for a Bentley petrol tank filler and vent pipe to prevent fuel fumes.14th Nov 1933Box 88 \ 5  scan0077
Requesting the production of three anti-surging pots for Bentley petrol tanks.27th Nov 1933Box 88 \ 5  scan0078
Modification of a Bentley chassis with a sealed petrol tank to increase luggage space.28th Nov 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0079
Requesting the urgent fitting of Air Vent Scheme R.R. 533 to the petrol filler on Bentley car 2-B-IV.6th Jan 1934Box 88 \ 5  scan0080
Design and implementation of a sealed petrol filler with a vent for the Bentley Chassis.15th Dec 1933Box 88 \ 5  scan0081
Revised fuel tank filler and venting scheme for future Bentley models.15th Dec 1933Box 88 \ 5  scan0082
Adoption and standardisation of a sealed petrol filler for all production Bentleys.18th Dec 1933Box 88 \ 5  scan0083
Implementation of a sealed petrol filler with a breathing pipe for Bentley chassis, under Scheme 553.18th Dec 1933Box 88 \ 5  scan0084
Addition of a breathing pipe to the Bentley petrol filler.1st Dec 1938Box 88 \ 5  scan0085
Alteration of Bentley petrol fillers to increase luggage space.4th Jan 1934Box 88 \ 5  scan0086
Proposed Bentley petrol tank with an outside filler, referencing the Vulture model.5th Jan 1934Box 88 \ 5  scan0087
Proposing a modification to the Bentley petrol tank mounting to simplify its removal on the 10,000 miles car.17th Jan 1934Box 88 \ 5  scan0088
Standardisation of a petrol tank breather pipe and surging baffle.20th Dec 1933Box 88 \ 5  scan0089
Design of a sealed filler air vent for the Bentley petrol tank.22th Jan 1934Box 88 \ 5  scan0090
The decision not to standardise an outside petrol filler for Bentley cars but to offer it as an option.5th Feb 1934Box 88 \ 5  scan0091
Design change to the Bentley petrol tank filler.1st Mar 1934Box 88 \ 5  scan0092
Request to manufacture and fit a new petrol tank filler with an air vent for car 2-B-IV.15th Mar 1934Box 88 \ 5  scan0093
Correspondence regarding the replacement of a petrol tank filler and air vent.15th Mar 1934Box 88 \ 5  scan0094
Query regarding the position of the petrol tank filler for a specific car and for the next series of Bentley cars.22th Mar 1934Box 88 \ 5  scan0095
Advantages and disadvantages of standardising inside versus outside petrol tank fillers on a Bentley chassis.24th Mar 1934Box 88 \ 5  scan0096
The disadvantages and advantages of an external fuel filler cap, concluding in favour of the inside filler.24th Mar 1934Box 88 \ 5  scan0097
Fuel tank filler design, its placement, and suspension revisions for a vehicle.23th Mar 1934Box 88 \ 5  scan0098
Clarifying a misunderstanding regarding the design of an external petrol tank filler for a Bentley.26th Mar 1934Box 88 \ 5  scan0099
Opinions on the Bentley external petrol tank filler.7th Mar 1934Box 88 \ 5  scan0100
Required modifications for petrol tanks with outside fillers on two specific cars due to leaking issues.11th Jun 1934Box 88 \ 5  scan0101
Request to manufacture one set of Bentley Petrol Piping according to a specific scheme for a 1-B-IV Chassis.11th Jun 1934Box 88 \ 5  scan0102
Instructing an official order be sent to S. Smith & Sons for a petrol gauge for a Bentley petrol tank.14th Jun 1934Box 88 \ 5  scan0103
Letter to S. Smith & Sons requesting a petrol gauge for a new 26-gallon petrol tank for a Bentley.14th Jun 1934Box 88 \ 5  scan0104
Sample of an all-metal flexible petrol pipe for a Bentley car.19th Jun 1934Box 88 \ 5  scan0105
Suitability and cost of all-metal petrol pipes from various suppliers.29th Jun 1934Box 88 \ 5  scan0106
The unsatisfactory results from testing a petrol reserve warning light system on model 1-B-IV.10th Aug 1934Box 88 \ 5  scan0107
Suggestion to use a larger float on the tank unit for more accurate petrol level readings.7th Jan 1941Box 88 \ 5  scan0108
Requesting a 10,000 miles test for a Bentley petrol tank air vent.14th Sep 1934Box 88 \ 5  scan0109
Query about increasing the petrol filler access door size for Continental pumps on chassis B.7.BN.26th Sep 1934Box 88 \ 5  scan0110
Filler accessibility on chassis B.7.BN.27th Sep 1934Box 88 \ 5  scan0111
Supplementary information and spring modifications for a Bentley petrol tank filler located inside the luggage boot.26th Feb 1935Box 88 \ 5  scan0112
Describing a petrol filler design for a Bentley, located in the luggage boot.19th Feb 1935Box 88 \ 5  scan0113
Comparative analysis of petrol tank weights for various cars.25th Mar 1935Box 88 \ 5  scan0114
Weight savings and modifications to the 5-B-IV petrol system.29th Mar 1935Box 88 \ 5  scan0115
Comparing a British-made flexible petrol pipe with the currently used American-made version for 20/25-HP and Bentley chassis.24th May 1935Box 88 \ 5  scan0116
Revised design for a Bentley petrol tank filler and cap.4th Jun 1935Box 88 \ 5  scan0117
Proposal to fit a new filler cap and filler to the first eight Spectre cars, pending sales approval of the appearance.17th Sep 1935Box 88 \ 5  scan0118
Following up on an order for flexible petrol pipes for 20/25-HP and Bentley 'G' Series chassis.17th Sep 1935Box 88 \ 5  scan0119
Request to get the weight of a lightened petrol tank to be fitted to model 6-B-IV.20th Sep 1935Box 88 \ 5  scan0120
The supply and fitting of flexible petrol pipes for Bentley and 20/25 HP chassis.21th Sep 1935Box 88 \ 5  scan0121
Modifications to a Bentley's petrol tank filler on the side of the body.26th Sep 1935Box 88 \ 5  scan0122
Modifications to a Bentley petrol tank filler on the side of the body.26th Sep 1935Box 88 \ 5  scan0123
Sketch of a riveted and seamed steel shield with annotations.3rd Oct 1935Box 88 \ 5  scan0124
Change to the petrol system design due to a delay, opting for a single pipe line with a reserve warning light.3rd Oct 1935Box 88 \ 5  scan0125
Lightened petrol tank and protective shield for a Bentley, with reference to chassis 6B4 and Phantom III.3rd Oct 1935Box 88 \ 5  scan0126
Updates and fitting instructions for the 6-B-IV Petrol System.4th Nov 1935Box 88 \ 5  scan0127
The fitting of a Bentley petrol tank filler.5th Nov 1935Box 88 \ 5  scan0128
Letter from Benton & Stone Ltd. providing a quote for a special petrol cock and filter for a Bentley car.7th Dec 1935Box 88 \ 5  scan0129
Quotation for seamless metallic bellows and shaft seals from The Packless Gland Co., Ltd.9th Dec 1935Box 88 \ 5  scan0130
Letter from The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. regarding instructions and a delayed quotation.9th Dec 1935Box 88 \ 5  scan0131
Specification table detailing nominal and actual dimensions, area, length, and other properties for various listed parts.21th Jun 1935Box 88 \ 5  scan0132
Drawing for an adjusting bellows for a filler tube.21th Jun 1935Box 88 \ 5  scan0133
Letter to Benton & Stone Ltd. regarding the fitting of a cork seated tap for a filter on a Bentley chassis.10th Dec 1935Box 88 \ 5  scan0134
Design and implementation of a petrol filler on the side of the body for Bentley models.10th Dec 1935Box 88 \ 5  scan0135
Letter from a tubing company advising against using their METALFLEX tube for motor-car fuel pipes due to fracture from vibration and fatigue.10th Dec 1935Box 88 \ 5  scan0136
Letter from The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. discussing the pricing of assembly FB. 2206 and proposing a design change to reduce costs.11th Dec 1935Box 88 \ 5  scan0137
Correspondence from Benton & Stone Ltd. regarding a cork seated tap for a filter on a Bentley chassis.12th Dec 1935Box 88 \ 5  scan0138
Letter to Benton & Stone Ltd. regarding a proposed cork seated tap for a filter on a Bentley Chassis.18th Dec 1935Box 88 \ 5  scan0139
New drawings for the Large Bore Bentley Chassis concerning pipes and fittings.20th Dec 1935Box 88 \ 5  scan0140
Cover note attaching a letter and blueprints from Park Ward & Co. regarding criticisms of a filter on a Bentley chassis frame.2nd Jan 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0141
Letter from coachbuilder Park Ward to Bentley Motors regarding the positioning of petrol filters on Coupe and Saloon bodies.24th Dec 1935Box 88 \ 5  scan0142
Letter from Superflexit Ltd offering to quote for the supply of flexible tubing for cars.14th Jan 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0143
Letter to Messrs Superflexit Ltd regarding drawings and a request for a quote on 'Superflexit' equivalents.16th Jan 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0144
Sending union nuts to Superflexit Ltd. for use on sample flex petrol pipes.17th Jan 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0145
Letter from supplier Superflexit Ltd. noting that drawings F.87715 and FB.1677 were missing from a request to quote for samples.17th Jan 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0146
The stock levels of tank units and warning light contacts for Bentley and 20/25-HP chassis.3rd Feb 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0147
Quotation from Superflexit Ltd. for the supply of flexible petrol pipes for Rolls-Royce and Bentley Cars.3rd Feb 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0148
Letter to Superflexit Ltd. thanking them for a quotation and samples of flexible petrol piping.6th Feb 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0149
Petrol reserve warning light and filter on large bore Bentley chassis, addressing issues of vapour lock and modifications to existing stock.7th Feb 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0150
Modified Bentley petrol pipe, accompanying drawing LeC.4994.14th Feb 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0151
Issues with Bentley petrol tanks being punctured by stones and a successful protective modification.5th Mar 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0152
Letter from Superflexit Ltd. following up on samples of flexible petrol pipe, with handwritten internal notes.31th Mar 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0153
Letter to Superflexit Ltd. stating insufficient running time to form an opinion on a petrol pipe.8th Apr 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0154
Letter from SUPERFLEXIT Ltd. regarding the approval of their flexible tubing for use on cars.9th Apr 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0155
Advertisement for 'SUPERFLEXIT' flexible tubing, detailing its users, reliability records, and quotation requirements.9th Apr 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0156
Product information sheet for 'SUPERFLEXIT' patented non-metallic flexible tubing.1st May 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0157
Letter concerning the supply and pricing of adjusting bellows for a petrol filler tube.1st May 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0158
Letter requesting a quotation for bellows in various lot sizes, with a reference to a competitor's pricing.1st May 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0159
Confirming the despatch of an 'Adjusting Bellows for Petrol Filler Tube' to The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. for examination.1st May 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0160
Letter from The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. acknowledging receipt of a letter and promising a quote for bellows.2nd May 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0161
Letter from The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. regarding the design and production of a sample bellows for a filler tube.5th May 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0162
Quotation letter from The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. for the supply of bellows.8th May 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0163
Letter to The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. concerning defects in a sample adjusting bellows for a filler tube.8th May 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0164
Request for a quotation for bellows with two alternative internal diameter specifications.8th May 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0165
Standardising the Bentley outside petrol filler and issues regarding petrol hose guns in France.8th May 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0166
Letter from The Packless Gland Co., Ltd. regarding adjusting bellows for a filler tube.13th May 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0167
Letter to The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. regarding the testing of sample bellows.18th May 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0168
Standardisation and design issues of outside petrol fillers for Phantom III and Bentley cars.19th May 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0169
Letter from The Packless Gland Co., Ltd. regarding adjusting bellows for filler tube FB.2206.20th May 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0170
Confirming the successful 10,000-mile test of a lightened petrol tank and issuing its standardisation for production.23th May 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0171
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding an oil level indicator and a query about a drawing number.15th Jun 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0172
Correspondence with S. Smith & Sons regarding a faulty petrol low level warning light and a special pressure oil gauge.16th Jun 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0173
Request to despatch one Petrol Gauge Tank Unit to G.W. Hancock in France.16th Jun 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0174
Letter from Superflexit Ltd. arranging a meeting in Derby with Mr. Rowbotham.18th Jun 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0175
Requesting the design for a stone guard to be issued to allow costing of a lightened petrol tank to be completed.15th Jul 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0176


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