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Development work and improvements for Spectre carburetters.13th Feb 1938Box 102 \ 1  scan0263
Carburetter design flaws, including flooding and throttle synchronisation issues.13th Feb 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0264
Better petrol consumption figures from reversed throttle carburetters compared to the standard 20/25 type.14th Feb 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0265
Petrol consumption for vehicle 20-G-IV, comparing two carburettor configurations.12th Feb 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0266
Comparing petrol consumption test results for different carburettor setups on the 20-G-IV chassis.12th Feb 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0267
Test report comparing petrol consumption between a new modified carburettor and an old type carburettor on car 20-C-IV.19th Feb 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0268
Petrol consumption tests on a 20-G-IV model with a modified carburetter.25th Feb 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0269
Inquiry regarding modifications to the 20/25 carburetter to improve consumption.25th Feb 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0270
Modification to the 20/25 HP Carburetter to resolve hesitation on pick-up.27th Feb 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0271
Standardisation of a carburetter modified to LEC.4292 to address float chamber balance variations.29th Jan 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0272
Cost estimate for extra jigs, tools, and equipment, including a cost comparison between an old and a new part.18th Feb 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0273
Carburettor modifications for the 20/25 HP car to improve petrol consumption.27th Feb 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0274
Modification schedule for 20/25 HP carburetters and addressing hesitation issues in the 40/50 carburetter.2nd Mar 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0275
Carburettor modifications and related arrangements for 20/25 HP and 40/50 HP models.6th Mar 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0276
Carburettors for the 20/25 HP and Phantom models, consumption figures, and an investigation into a 40/50 model's hesitation issue.7th Mar 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0277
Carburetor comparisons for the 20/25 HP and Phantom models, and arranging a viewing for the 40/50 HP car.8th Mar 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0278
Graph plotting the effect on engine power output (B.HP vs R.P.M.) of a tank carburettor and air intake silencer.26th Mar 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0279
Note regarding investigations into carburettor flooding on a 20/25 HP chassis.26th Mar 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0280
Request regarding the development of induction pipes for the 20/25 and Bentley models.4th Apr 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0281
Test report on a downdraught twin Solex carburettor with a central water-heated manifold.7th May 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0282
Reputational damage and a serious customer complaint regarding carburettors on the 20/25 HP car.17th May 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0283
Performance issues of a new carburettor, including poor fuel consumption and engine flooding.17th May 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0284
Car that would not start, with petrol pouring from the overflow pipe, and a note of a similar complaint.17th May 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0285
Test report on the performance of a Downdraught Stromberg Carburetter with a central heated small capacity manifold.27th May 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0286
Test report on a Downdraught Stromberg Carburetter with a Central Water Heated Floor Manifold, detailing faults and modifications.27th May 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0287
Modifying an American carburetor by reducing its choke diameter.27th May 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0288
Request to supply a standard production 20/25 HP carburetter for fitting to an experimental car.27th May 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0289
Investigation into 20/25 carburetter flooding, potentially caused by engine oscillation from rubber mountings.29th May 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0290
On 20/25 HP carburetter flooding, proposing further tests related to a theory about rubber engine mountings.29th May 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0291
Carburettor flooding on a 20/25 HP model and its potential link to flexible engine mounting.29th May 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0292
Request for the manufacture of two sets of 25 HP carburetter parts to test variations in consumption at extreme drawing limits.31th May 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0293
Introduction and testing of a new float chamber petrol filter for the 20/25 carburetter.31th May 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0294
Arrangement of an experimental car for investigation of 25 HP carburettors.1st Jun 1936Box 102 \ 1  scan0295
On the 20/25 Four Port Induction System, discussing test results and proposing a new heat control design using a Buick part.3rd Jun 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0296
Development and testing of induction pipes for a larger bore 20/25 engine.3rd Jun 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0297
Test report and specifications for a Zenith Carburetter Type 48V1-2 fitted to an 18-G-IV.5th Jun 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0298
Performance report on a Zenith 48V1-2 carburetter, detailing acceleration improvements and identified faults.7th Jun 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0299
Letter to Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. detailing test results and remaining faults of the Carburetter Type 48V1-2.7th Jun 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0300
Engine cut-out issues on a gradient and potential improvements with more economic settings.7th Jun 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0301
Performance report on a Zenith Carburetter 48V1-2 fitted to an 18-G-IV engine.7th Jun 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0302
Communication confirming car service details, including a carburetter comparison and adjustments to shocks and governor control.7th Jun 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0303
Investigation into the cause of carburetter flooding on the 20/25 HP model.5th Jun 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0304
Fitting a filter to a carburetter pipe and investigating flexible mountings.8th Jun 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0305
Customer feedback on 20/25 HP petrol consumption and related flooding issues.8th Jun 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0306
Customer complaint letter from Sir Banister Fletcher regarding the poor petrol consumption of his new car.31th May 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0307
Float chamber petrol filter for the 20/25 Carburetter.31th May 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0308
Extract from a letter by J.A. Fraser Henderson regarding poor petrol consumption.2nd Jun 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0309
Customer complaints about petrol consumption in the 20/25 HP model and proposed actions.12th Jun 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0310
Carburetter flooding on the 20/25 HP model and the need for a filter.12th Jun 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0311
Tests to weaken the mixture of the 20/25 HP Carburetter.12th Jun 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0312
Causes and solutions for carburetter flooding in a 20/25 HP model.12th Jun 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0313
Internal correspondence concerning petrol consumption and carburettor issues for several customers.13th Jun 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0314
Modification to the drilling of petrol holes for the 20/25 Horizontal Carburetter.13th Jun 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0315
Blueprint for a modification involving inclined drillings in a float-chamber needle seating for a horizontal carburettor.13th Jun 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0316
20/25 model petrol consumption and the dispatch of a carburetter for testing on various customer cars.14th Jun 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0317
Carburetter changes and petrol consumption for the 20/25 model for various customers.17th Jun 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0318
Note regarding sending a filter for chassis GAE-19 and another set for a different car.17th Jun 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0319
Carburetter flooding on the 20/25 HP model and suggesting a depot sheet for modifications.19th Jun 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0320
Arranging for a car test on chassis GLG-3 for Sir Banister Fletcher.20th Jun 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0321
Arranging for consumption tests and a new carburetter fitting on Sir Banister Fletcher's car.21th Jun 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0322
Request for additional sets of photomicrographs concerning foreign matter from a flexible petrol pipe.26th Jun 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0323
Confirming modifications for the 20/25 model to address carburetter flooding.26th Jun 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0324
Modifications and settings for a Stromberg automatic choke and fast idle device.26th Jun 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0325
Urgent request to expedite five flexible pipes with filters for 25 HP chassis due to carburetter flooding.27th Jun 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0326
Sending five sets of photomicrographs related to foreign matter in a flexible petrol pipe.27th Jun 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0327
The testing of 20/25 Carburetter Filters before fitting to customer cars.27th Jun 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0328
Carburetter flooding on the 20/25 HP model, arranging modifications and part supply.27th Jun 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0329
Laboratory memo about photomicrographs of foreign matter found in flexible petrol pipes.27th Jun 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0330
Fitting and performance of carburettor filters on 20/25 HP customer cars.28th Jun 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0331
Request for 8 sets of Photomicrographs Nos. A.1246/7 to be supplied to the Laboratory.28th Jun 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0332
Urgent request for further photomicrographs related to foreign matter in flexible petrol pipes.28th Jun 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0333
Petrol consumption and carburetter flooding issues for the 20/25 HP model.28th Jun 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0334
Carburetter consumption issues, potential modifications, and mixture control systems.28th Jun 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0335
Investigation into complaints of poor petrol consumption and flooding in 20/25 HP carburetters.25th Jun 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0336
Table comparing petrol consumption figures for various cars and carburettor setups over different routes.25th Jun 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0337
Comparison of performance and fuel consumption between a new and old type carburetter, including acceleration test data.25th Jun 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0338
Investigation into carburetter flooding caused by foreign matter originating from the flexible pipe.25th Jun 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0339
Micro-examination report on foreign matter found in a flexible petrol pipe.12th Jun 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0340
Laboratory photomicrograph showing various particles at 10 diameters magnification.13th Apr 1934Box 102 \ 1  scan0341
Laboratory photomicrograph of a sample at 10 diameters magnification.13th Apr 1934Box 102 \ 1  scan0342
Laboratory photomicrograph report with magnification details.13th Apr 1934Box 102 \ 1  scan0343
Tests investigating foreign matter from flexible petrol piping causing flooding in 20/25 HP and Bentley carburettors.20th Jun 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0344
Laboratory photomicrograph showing a sample of fibrous and particulate material at 10x magnification.13th Apr 1934Box 102 \ 1  scan0345
Photomicrograph showing a tangled mass of fine fibres or filaments magnified by 10 diameters.31th Jan 1932Box 102 \ 1  scan0346
Requesting additional pipe castings and preparation of carburettor controls for specific car chassis.28th Jun 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0347
Brief summary of road tests on 6-port induction manifolds.29th Jun 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0348
Foreign matter from a flexible petrol pipe, confirming the dispatch of three sets of photomicrographs.29th Jun 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0349
Cover note for photomicrographs regarding foreign matter found in flexible petrol pipes.29th Jun 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0350
Confirming the testing and approval of a new carburetter filter scheme for the 20/25 model after a small modification.1st Jul 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0351
Tests on induction pipes for the placement of a 'Stromberg' automatic choke and instructions to alter an exhaust manifold.1st Jul 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0352
Standardisation sheet for modifications to the 20/25 HP floatchamber filters.1st Jul 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0353
Alteration to the 20/25 HP carburetter float chamber seating and a request for 6 replacements.1st Jul 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0354
Standardisation sheet for 20/25 HP carburettor filters and modified seatings.2nd Jul 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0355
Request to make and alter 25 HP carburetter parts for testing purposes.3rd Jul 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0356
Test results and feedback concerning petrol consumption and flooding on a 20/25 HP carburettor.4th Jul 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0357
Consumption tests for a 20/25 HP carburetter (19-G-IV) with parts machined to rich and weak limits.3rd Jul 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0358
Decisions on manufacturing limits for the 20/25 carburetter.8th Jul 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0359
List of agreed-upon modifications and improvements for a carburetter.9th Jul 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0360
Modifications to the induction pipe and exhaust manifold for a 20/25 engine.9th Jul 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0361
Potential trouble with the 4-port pipe system on the 20/25 model, requesting an investigation into sliding joints.9th Jul 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0362


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