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Requesting the build of an experimental 20 HP 'O series' car with central oiling and a modified petrol tank.16th Jan 1929Box 106 \ 2  scan0036
Clarifying the position on modified tank units and gauges for 20 HP units.28th Jan 1929Box 106 \ 2  scan0037
Standardization of gauges for S.S. and 20 HP models and tank installations by Messrs. Hobson.27th Mar 1929Box 106 \ 2  scan0038
Chassis alteration note changing the material for the Set Screw (F.56269) for an Air Vent Connection.14th Nov 1929Box 106 \ 2  scan0039
The deletion of the two-level device from the petrol tank on the SS and 20 HP chassis.9th May 1929Box 106 \ 2  scan0040
Deletion of the two-level device for the 20 HP car.15th May 1929Box 106 \ 2  scan0041
Standardisation of a petrol tank to increase ground clearance.26th Mar 1929Box 106 \ 2  scan0042
Fitting of a new part onto a specific chassis, including test date and material costs.13th Apr 1929Box 106 \ 2  scan0043
Design snag with the new petrol tank filler position on the 20-HP chassis.20th Aug 1929Box 106 \ 2  scan0044
Modifications to the petrol filler, vent, and tank, as well as body length dimensions for the 20HP 'O' series chassis.28th Aug 1929Box 106 \ 2  scan0045
Revised petrol gauge fitting, its finish, and a new luggage grid design.6th Feb 1930Box 106 \ 2  scan0046
Design changes for a petrol gauge and petrol tank.27th Jun 1930Box 106 \ 2  scan0047
Design and fitting of the petrol gauge and other instruments, along with a note on a speedometer fault.14th Jul 1930Box 106 \ 2  scan0048
Proposal to reinstate the two-gallon petrol reserve on the 20/25 model.1st Jul 1930Box 106 \ 2  scan0049
Petrol tank reserve system for the 20/25 HP car.21th Jul 1930Box 106 \ 2  scan0050
Reversion to a reserve petrol supply in the main tank and deletion of the reserve supply from the Autovac tank.21th Jul 1930Box 106 \ 2  scan0051
Design modifications for a petrol tank for Japan 3, including increased capacity and simplified fittings.23th Jan 1931Box 106 \ 2  scan0052
Design review and critique of a Japan 3 petrol tank, with suggestions for modifications.29th Jan 1931Box 106 \ 2  scan0053
Design modifications and specifications for a petrol tank for the 'Japan 3' scheme.2nd May 1931Box 106 \ 2  scan0054
Proposing to operate the main reserve fuel system from the dash, requiring two pipelines instead of one.12th Feb 1931Box 106 \ 2  scan0055
Modifications to the reserve petrol supply for the J. 3 model, including dashboard control and purchasing a new pump.17th Mar 1931Box 106 \ 2  scan0056
Secret internal memo discussing the design and placement of the reserve petrol tap control on the Japan III and Continental Phantom models.23th Mar 1931Box 106 \ 2  scan0057
Redesign of the petrol pump to a fabric diaphragm model due to high costs.5th Apr 1931Box 106 \ 2  scan0058
Proposal to incorporate cost-saving features from the J.3 tank into the 20/25 'T' Series petrol tank.5th Jun 1931Box 106 \ 2  scan0059
Standardisation of a revised petrol filler with a hinged cap for chassis parts.15th Jan 1931Box 106 \ 2  scan0060
Form specifying the details for fitting a new part to a 'T' Series chassis, including the test handover date and associated costs.12th Feb 1931Box 106 \ 2  scan0061
Advantages of a new petrol pump design compared to the A.C. model, and its suitability for the 25HP.5th Jul 1931Box 106 \ 2  scan0062
Modifying the petrol tank seatings for the 20/25 HP 'T' Series chassis.9th May 1931Box 106 \ 2  scan0063
Modifications to the A.C. standard petrol pump and features of a newly proposed design.22th May 1931Box 106 \ 2  scan0064
Petrol pump lubrication, the use of a hard fibre washer, and the rigidity of the cross control tube.5th Jun 1931Box 106 \ 2  scan0065
New petrol tank design for the 'U' series to improve appearance and reduce costs.1st Aug 1931Box 106 \ 2  scan0066
Proposal for a new, more aesthetically pleasing Hobson petrol gauge fitting for the 25HP 'U' series petrol tank.9th Sep 1931Box 106 \ 2  scan0067
New scheme for a 25 HP petrol tank with an easy fixing for the Hobson Petrol Gauge.21th Sep 1931Box 106 \ 2  scan0068
Telephone conversation about a petrol pump, crankshaft balance weights, and the 'Japan III' project.5th Oct 1931Box 106 \ 2  scan0069
Test and calibration data for a K.S. 20 HP, 18-gallon petrol gauge arrangement.20th Oct 1931Box 106 \ 2  scan0070
Standardisation of a remote control for the petrol tank reserve compartment, operated from the dash.26th Aug 1931Box 106 \ 2  scan0071
Standardisation of Chassis Parts form detailing the chassis for a new part and associated costs.3rd Aug 1930Box 106 \ 2  scan0072
Design and operation of the J. 3. petrol pump and drive.15th Oct 1931Box 106 \ 2  scan0073
Arranging a meeting at Conduit Street regarding a car with a new type 25 HP petrol tank.4th Nov 1931Box 106 \ 2  scan0074
Simplification of the petrol gauge and the status of the J.3 chassis.10th Nov 1931Box 106 \ 2  scan0075
Experiments to regulate the automatic clutch spigot lubrication before abandoning the system.24th Nov 1931Box 106 \ 2  scan0076
Extract detailing modifications to the petrol tank for a model designated 'JAPAN 3'.26th Nov 1931Box 106 \ 2  scan0077
Correspondence regarding the design of the J.3 petrol tank and the electrical petrol gauge cover.26th Feb 1932Box 106 \ 2  scan0078
Standardisation of an 18-gallon petrol tank with a 2.5-gallon reserve.4th Jan 1932Box 106 \ 2  scan0079
Standardisation form for chassis parts detailing costs and series information.13th May 1932Box 106 \ 2  scan0080
Complaints about petrol spillage from a new hinged filler cap and proposing a hinged flap valve as a solution.13th May 1932Box 106 \ 2  scan0081
Experimental modifications for J.III and Phantom II petrol pumps.20th May 1932Box 106 \ 2  scan0082
Issues and comparisons between Phantom II and J.III petrol pumps.20th May 1932Box 106 \ 2  scan0083
Continued discussion on potential solutions for drawing fuel from the reserve tank.20th May 1932Box 106 \ 2  scan0084
Performance graph of petrol pump tests, plotting delivery and pressure against engine RPM.23th May 1932Box 106 \ 2  scan0085
Blueprint diagrams detailing the drilling limits for a petrol pump cover, with multiple cross-sections and measurements.23th May 1932Box 106 \ 2  scan0086
Cross-section drawing of an operating mechanism for a type TIV petrol pump.23th May 1932Box 106 \ 2  scan0087
Blueprint of an operating mechanism for a petrol pump part.23th May 1932Box 106 \ 2  scan0088
Print Hs.623, which shows the advantage of the port position on the original 40/50 pump.27th May 1932Box 106 \ 2  scan0089
Graph showing results of J.III petrol pump tests, plotting delivery rate against pump speed under various conditions.23th May 1932Box 106 \ 2  scan0090
Proposing a solution for priming the petrol pump after running dry using a small sealed reservoir.28th May 1932Box 106 \ 2  scan0091
Diagram of a dashboard-mounted reservoir for a petrol pump, showing a main and reserve fuel supply.30th May 1932Box 106 \ 2  scan0092
Complaints and proposed modifications for a new hinged petrol tank filler cap to prevent spillage.1st Jun 1932Box 106 \ 2  scan0093
Modification to a hinged filler cap to prevent petrol spilling.2nd Jun 1932Box 106 \ 2  scan0094
Modifications to a hinged petrol tank filler cap to prevent spillage.2nd Jun 1932Box 106 \ 2  scan0095
Modifications and a new scheme for a hinged petrol-tank filler cap.3rd Jun 1932Box 106 \ 2  scan0096
Tests on the petrol pump, engine performance, and potential modifications.30th Jun 1932Box 106 \ 2  scan0097
Tests on a Pathfinder pump focusing on the restriction of filter volume and smaller diameter pipe lines.30th Jun 1932Box 106 \ 2  scan0098
Test results for varying pipe diameters and filter capacities on pumping performance.30th Jun 1932Box 106 \ 2  scan0099
Continuation page of a specification document detailing pump delivery rates.28th Jun 1932Box 106 \ 2  scan0100
Blueprint detailing the modification of a petrol filter to reduce its capacity.28th Jun 1932Box 106 \ 2  scan0101
Graph showing petrol pump test results for the reduction of filter volume and smaller diameter pipe lines.28th Jun 1932Box 106 \ 2  scan0102
Comparative test results for a reduced volume Enot's petrol filter.8th Aug 1932Box 106 \ 2  scan0103
Petrol pump performance, detailing failures during tests and comparing the standard A.C. pump with a larger alternative.24th Aug 1932Box 106 \ 2  scan0104
Summary of troubles and resolutions concerning the petrol pump.24th Aug 1932Box 106 \ 2  scan0105
Unresolved and resolved issues with valve seats, filters, and petrol pumps.24th Aug 1932Box 106 \ 2  scan0106
Test report on an A.C. Petrol Pump Model 'C' detailing initial pumping times.23th Aug 1932Box 106 \ 2  scan0107
Cross-section blueprint of a petrol pump operating mechanism with load annotations.31th Aug 1932Box 106 \ 2  scan0108
Performance graph for an A.C. Petrol Pump Model C, plotting delivery rate against pump speed for different pipe diameters.23th Aug 1932Box 106 \ 2  scan0109
The requirement of a petrol pump and a specific crankcase for the 25 HP model.1st Sep 1932Box 106 \ 2  scan0110
Unexpected troubles and potential failure causes of petrol pumps.12th Sep 1932Box 106 \ 2  scan0111
The hybrid composition of the LeC.3278 petrol pump.16th Nov 1932Box 106 \ 2  scan0112
Proposal to simplify the petrol tank design for 20/25HP & Phantom II models by removing the existing two-level tank unit and filters.29th Nov 1932Box 106 \ 2  scan0113
Recommendation to remove filters from the petrol tanks of 20/25 HP and Phantom II chassis.5th Dec 1932Box 106 \ 2  scan0114
Proposal for the deletion of petrol filters from the main petrol tank due to the adoption of the Enots filter.6th Dec 1932Box 106 \ 2  scan0115
Standardisation of Chassis Parts form detailing the costs and timeline for implementing a new part.1st Sep 1933Box 106 \ 2  scan0116
Petrol spilling issues from filler caps on Phantom II & 20/25 HP models, detailing causes and proposed solutions.19th Apr 1933Box 106 \ 2  scan0117
Modifications to a fuel filler cap and tank to reduce fuel spillage and uneven washer wear.20th Apr 1933Box 106 \ 2  scan0118
Complaints of petrol spills from the 20/25 model's fuel tank and proposing a modification.20th Apr 1933Box 106 \ 2  scan0119
Producing drawings and fitting a petrol tank for a 20/25 HP chassis.25th Apr 1933Box 106 \ 2  scan0120
New design for petrol tank filler caps, referencing drawing LeC.3466.26th May 1933Box 106 \ 2  scan0121
Provision and quantity change of Baffle Plates for a 20/25 HP Chassis petrol tank.14th Jun 1933Box 106 \ 2  scan0122
Design of a non-spillable petrol tank filler, focusing on the lid and leather washer.5th Jul 1933Box 106 \ 2  scan0123
Non-spillable petrol tank filler cap.6th Jul 1933Box 106 \ 2  scan0124
Non-spillable petrol tank filler cap and improvements to a leather washer to prevent leakage.6th Jul 1933Box 106 \ 2  scan0125
Fitting a modified non-spillable petrol tank filler cap for a 10,000-mile test.18th Jul 1933Box 106 \ 2  scan0126
20/25 HP Standardisation Sheet for a non-spillable petrol tank filler and extra baffle.20th Sep 1933Box 106 \ 2  scan0127
Standardisation of a non-spillable petrol tank filler for chassis parts.28th Jun 1933Box 106 \ 2  scan0128
Introduction of a new part to a chassis, including costs and test dates.12th Dec 1933Box 106 \ 2  scan0129
Requesting the production of parts for a new petrol tank scheme for 20/25 & 40/50 HP models.20th Jan 1934Box 106 \ 2  scan0130
Change of plan for fitting a petrol tank scheme to specific experimental cars.30th Jan 1934Box 106 \ 2  scan0131
Changing the designated vehicle for a petrol tank fitting from 27-EX to 22-EX.30th Jan 1934Box 106 \ 2  scan0132
Chassis modifications for the petrol tank and filler pipe on upcoming car series.18th Jan 1934Box 106 \ 2  scan0133
Parts required for a remote ventilation scheme for petrol tanks on 20/25 and 40/50 HP chassis.19th Jan 1934Box 106 \ 2  scan0134
Follow-up regarding the testing of a sealed petrol filler and separate vent for standardisation on car chassis.21th Feb 1934Box 106 \ 2  scan0135


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