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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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Order to be placed with S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd.27th Oct 1938Box 121 \ 4  scan0224
Letter to S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding troubleshooting a 'flat-spot' with H.4 carburetters on a 4 1/2-litre Bentley.27th Oct 1938Box 121 \ 4  scan0225
Page 2 of a letter to The S.U. Carburetter Co. regarding a temporary fix for a flat spot on cars.27th Oct 1938Box 121 \ 4  scan0226
Letter from The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding piston dampers, needles, and fuel discharge differences between jet sizes.29th Oct 1938Box 121 \ 4  scan0227
Letter from S.U. Carburetter Co. regarding trials with different sized carburettor jets.29th Oct 1938Box 121 \ 4  scan0228
Purchase order for 4 Oil Damper Assemblies from The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd.1st Nov 1938Box 121 \ 4  scan0229
Letter to the S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. requesting different carburettor needles for a 4 1/4-litre Bentley.1st Nov 1938Box 121 \ 4  scan0230
Order for carburettor components from The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd.12th Nov 1938Box 121 \ 4  scan0231
Requesting an order be issued to cover parts already received with an attached delivery note.12th Nov 1938Box 121 \ 4  scan0232
Letter to the S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. confirming the addition of banjo connections to the specification for H.4 type carburettors.12th Nov 1938Box 121 \ 4  scan0233
Authorising payment of charges against a specific order number.22th Nov 1938Box 121 \ 4  scan0234
Request to send an order to The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. for one dozen throttle stops.24th Nov 1938Box 121 \ 4  scan0235
Letter from the Experimental Department to S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. requesting a dozen throttle stops.24th Nov 1938Box 121 \ 4  scan0236
Letter to the S.U. Carburetter Co. regarding cold starting issues and suggesting design improvements.28th Nov 1938Box 121 \ 4  scan0237
Letter discussing a recurring issue with jet tubes and cork glands in the H.4 carburetter.28th Nov 1938Box 121 \ 4  scan0238
Letter from The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. responding to issues with a thermostatic carburettor.29th Nov 1938Box 121 \ 4  scan0239
Internal request to order carburetter parts from The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd.30th Nov 1938Box 121 \ 4  scan0240
Letter to The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. requesting a supply of various carburetter parts and modifications.30th Nov 1938Box 121 \ 4  scan0241
Letter to the S.U. Carburetter Co. regarding carburetter parts including dampers, dash pots, and cork glands.29th Dec 1938Box 121 \ 4  scan0242
Order be sent to The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. for air valves.29th Dec 1938Box 121 \ 4  scan0243
Letter to The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. requesting the dispatch of air valves and dampers to the Paris depot.30th Dec 1938Box 121 \ 4  scan0244
Letter from S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding carburetter float chamber seatings for a Bentley.5th Jan 1939Box 121 \ 4  scan0245
Continuation page of a letter from The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding carburetter seatings.6th Jan 1939Box 121 \ 4  scan0246
Internal request to send a covering order to S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. for parts for a Paulin Bentley.6th Jan 1939Box 121 \ 4  scan0247
Letter to S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding issues with floatchamber needles and seatings and ordering replacements.6th Jan 1939Box 121 \ 4  scan0248
Letter of complaint to The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding delays with an order for air valves for experimental work.18th Jan 1939Box 121 \ 4  scan0249
Letter from The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding a delayed and misdirected order for air valves and castings.19th Jan 1939Box 121 \ 4  scan0250
Continuation of a letter from The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding a delayed shipment to Paris.20th Jan 1939Box 121 \ 4  scan0251
Letter from S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. about the impracticality of modifying a die casting for a Thermostatic Float Chamber.20th Jan 1939Box 121 \ 4  scan0252
Internal request to place an order for two H.V.S. suction chambers with S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd.24th Jan 1939Box 121 \ 4  scan0253
Modification of an air intake bend for the Continental Bentley V.7th Feb 1939Box 121 \ 4  scan0254
Request to The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. for the supply of three pairs of 'AF' needles.9th Feb 1939Box 121 \ 4  scan0255
Letter from S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. and a previous request for an order.13th Feb 1939Box 121 \ 4  scan0256
Letter to S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. requesting prints of drawings for a 1.750 throttle carburetter.23th Feb 1939Box 121 \ 4  scan0257
Order for carburettors and jaws from The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd.28th Feb 1939Box 121 \ 4  scan0258
Letter to S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. confirming they will supply a sample carburetter.4th Mar 1939Box 121 \ 4  scan0259
Letter to The S.U. Carburetter Co. ordering various carburetter parts and drawings.16th Mar 1939Box 121 \ 4  scan0260
Order to be sent to The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. for six float chamber bolts.29th Mar 1939Box 121 \ 4  scan0261
Requesting a revised design for the B.V. Induction System to accommodate fully automatic mixture control on S.U. carburettors.1st Apr 1939Box 121 \ 4  scan0262
Letter to S.U. Carburetter Co. regarding H.V.5 carburetter production, a float mechanism issue, and a request for needles.20th Apr 1939Box 121 \ 4  scan0263
Internal request to place an order for 12 needles with The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd.21th Apr 1939Box 121 \ 4  scan0264
Letter from S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. requesting an official order for 12 B.3D needles.21th Apr 1939Box 121 \ 4  scan0265
Internal order request for 6 needles from The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd.27th Apr 1939Box 121 \ 4  scan0266
Letter to S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding an issue with piston guides coming loose on H.4 carburetters.4th May 1939Box 121 \ 4  scan0267
Letter from S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding a loose brass piston key on experimental H4 carburetters.5th May 1939Box 121 \ 4  scan0268
Letter to the S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding the quality and shrinkage of fibre washers used in float chambers.8th May 1939Box 121 \ 4  scan0269
Letter from S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. discussing an improved special carburetter control and an attached drawing of the scheme.8th May 1939Box 121 \ 4  scan0270
Letter from The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. concerning fibre washers for H.4. carburetters.9th May 1939Box 121 \ 4  scan0271
Letter to S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. detailing issues with H.4. carburettors for future Bentley production.11th May 1939Box 121 \ 4  scan0272
Page 2 of a letter to S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding experimental work.11th May 1939Box 121 \ 4  scan0273
Letter from S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. discussing carburetter freezing issues and an invitation to visit their works.12th May 1939Box 121 \ 4  scan0274
Letter to the S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding a change in washer material for the H.4 carburetter.20th May 1939Box 121 \ 4  scan0275
Request to issue a covering order for a pair of H4 carburettors.31th May 1939Box 121 \ 4  scan0276
Letter to The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. requesting two pairs of modified carburettors for a high-power engine unit.12th Jun 1939Box 121 \ 4  scan0277
Order for starter carburetter needles from The S.U. Carburetter Co.17th Jun 1939Box 121 \ 4  scan0278
Request from the Experimental Department to S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. for the supply of starter carburetter needles.17th Jun 1939Box 121 \ 4  scan0279
Order to be sent to The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. for two pairs of H.6. carburetters.27th Jun 1938Box 121 \ 4  scan0280
Order for 12 needles (WO3) from S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd.30th Jun 1939Box 121 \ 4  scan0281
Request to S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. for the supply of 6 pairs of H.6. carburetters with specific modifications.30th Jun 1939Box 121 \ 4  scan0282
Internal request to place an order for 6 pairs of H.6. carburetter specifications.30th Jun 1939Box 121 \ 4  scan0283
Request for a specification drawing for an H.6 carburetter for the Bentley 'Corniche'.30th Jun 1939Box 121 \ 4  scan0284
The unsatisfactory performance of a Zenith carburettor and back axle on a Metallurgique car.22th Nov 1910Box 122 \ 1  scan0001
Design and lubrication issues with a car's axles, universal joints, connecting rods, and engine.22th Nov 1910Box 122 \ 1  scan0002
Letter discussing engine crank-shaft vibration, chassis performance, and a comparison with a Metallurgique car.4th Oct 1920Box 122 \ 1  scan0003
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. detailing recent motorsport successes.4th Oct 1920Box 122 \ 1  scan0004
Phantom induction pipe and suggesting various new carburettor configurations.20th Feb 1927Box 122 \ 1  scan0005
The procurement of two Zenith triple diffuser carburetters.2nd Apr 1927Box 122 \ 1  scan0006
Request for an instrument board light, Zenith carburetters, and a price list for spot lights.12th Apr 1927Box 122 \ 1  scan0007
Requesting information on available sizes for a specific Zenith carburetter type (42-HK).14th Apr 1927Box 122 \ 1  scan0008
Letter requesting to trial two carburetters on a 20 HP car engine.28th May 1927Box 122 \ 1  scan0009
Continuation of a letter discussing desired engine performance and testing single vs dual carburettors.28th Jun 1927Box 122 \ 1  scan0010
Letter from The Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. requesting a test report on two No.42HK carburettors.28th Jun 1927Box 122 \ 1  scan0011
Request to send a triple diffuser Zenith carburetter for examination.22th Jul 1927Box 122 \ 1  scan0012
Letter from Stromberg Motor Devices Ltd. following up on carburetors sent for testing on a 20 HP engine.3rd Aug 1927Box 122 \ 1  scan0013
Confirming the dispatch of a Zenith triple diffuser carburetter for experimental work.9th Aug 1927Box 122 \ 1  scan0014
The despatch of a Zenith triple diffuser carburetter on loan to Mr. Royce.9th Aug 1927Box 122 \ 1  scan0015
Letter from Stromberg Motor Devices Ltd. regarding the testing of two Stromberg carburetors.15th Aug 1927Box 122 \ 1  scan0016
Letter to Stromberg Motor Devices Ltd. regarding preliminary tests and road testing of experimental carburettors.16th Aug 1927Box 122 \ 1  scan0017
Letter from Stromberg Motor Devices arranging for an engineer to assist with carburetor adjustments.18th Aug 1927Box 122 \ 1  scan0018
Letter from Maurice Olley in America to E. W. Hives in Derby describing the features of the latest American Stromberg carburetter.19th Aug 1927Box 122 \ 1  scan0019
Poor slow running performance of the 20 HP engine and proposing a test using a Zenith carburetter.28th Aug 1928Box 122 \ 1  scan0020
Letter from Stromberg Motor Devices Ltd. regarding carburettor adjustments for a 20 HP car on test.15th Sep 1927Box 122 \ 1  scan0021
Letter from Rolls-Royce of America discussing carburetter performance issues and potential improvements on Phantom and Silver Ghost cars.20th Sep 1927Box 122 \ 1  scan0022
Letter discussing issues with annular jets on the Silver Ghost and Phantom models, and requesting a new 'straight through' carburetter.20th Sep 1927Box 122 \ 1  scan0023
Letter to Stromberg Motor Devices Ltd. about the readiness of a car fitted with a carburetter.23th Sep 1927Box 122 \ 1  scan0024
Letter from Stromberg Motor Devices Ltd. confirming they will send an engineer in 10 to 14 days.27th Sep 1927Box 122 \ 1  scan0025
Letter from Stromberg Motor Devices Ltd. regarding carburetter final road adjustments.21th Nov 1927Box 122 \ 1  scan0026
Letter from Stromberg Motor Devices Ltd. acknowledging a telegram and arranging for their Mr. Knott to make contact.30th Nov 1927Box 122 \ 1  scan0027
Letter to Solex Ltd. arranging a visit to their Paris carburettor laboratory and discussing technical matters.29th Sep 1928Box 122 \ 1  scan0028
Letter from Stromberg Motor Devices Ltd. regarding the performance of their carburetor during a record-breaking run.4th Jan 1928Box 122 \ 1  scan0029
Letter detailing the performance of a new Stromberg UX-4 carburetter on a Phantom vehicle.3rd Dec 1928Box 122 \ 1  scan0030
Report page discussing carburetter performance, features, and specific design elements like the main jet and throat.3rd Dec 1928Box 122 \ 1  scan0031
Detailed description of carburettor adjustment mechanisms and their functions.3rd Dec 1928Box 122 \ 1  scan0032
Analysis of carburettor functions including starting, breather, idling, and sizing for various engines.3rd Dec 1928Box 122 \ 1  scan0033
Technical letter detailing engine displacement figures, carburetter settings, and manifold design.3rd Dec 1928Box 122 \ 1  scan0034
Requesting the return of a Zenith triple diffuser carburetter for an experiment on a 20 HP engine.2nd Oct 1929Box 122 \ 1  scan0035
Test report on a 'Japan' induction system, comparing a single carburetter with a twin ramming pipe against a twin carburetter setup.28th Dec 1929Box 122 \ 1  scan0036
Carburettor experiments comparing single versus twin carburettor systems for improved distribution and acceleration on the Phantom model.14th Jan 1929Box 122 \ 1  scan0037
Letter from Stromberg Motor Devices Ltd. regarding carburettor tests, patents, and future requirements.14th Jan 1929Box 122 \ 1  scan0038
Letter to Stromberg Motor Devices Ltd. about receiving a carburetter from the U.S.A. for testing.15th Jan 1929Box 122 \ 1  scan0039


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