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Letter from Stromberg Motor Devices Ltd. regarding the testing of a Stromberg Carburetor and previous correspondence.16th Jan 1929Box 122 \ 1  scan0040
Meeting with the Stromberg Carburetter Company regarding the suitability of their products for cars and aero engines.17th Jan 1929Box 122 \ 1  scan0041
Requesting details and instructions for a 'Japan' induction pipe to test a single Stromberg carburettor.29th Nov 1929Box 122 \ 1  scan0042
Letter to The Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. accepting an offer to inspect two twin carburetter models.21th Jan 1930Box 122 \ 1  scan0043
Letter from The Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding vertical twin carburetter specifications and samples.20th Jan 1930Box 122 \ 1  scan0044
Concluding page of a letter from The Zenith Carburetter Co. awaiting a report.20th Jan 1930Box 122 \ 1  scan0045
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding sending two twin carburetter samples for examination.28th Jan 1930Box 122 \ 1  scan0046
Request for drawings and instructions to fit a twin-choke Zenith carburetter to a 20 HP 'Japan' engine.30th Jan 1930Box 122 \ 1  scan0047
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding two sample twin carburettors.16th Feb 1930Box 122 \ 1  scan0048
Letter to the Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding the supply and testing of carburettors for an engine.7th Feb 1930Box 122 \ 1  scan0049
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding a custom pipe for a 105 D.C. Carburetter and arranging a visit from an expert.10th Feb 1930Box 122 \ 1  scan0050
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding a follow-up visit to adjust a sample carburetter.16th Mar 1930Box 122 \ 1  scan0051
Letter to Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding the testing of an induction system and returning unsuitable carburetter samples.13th Mar 1930Box 122 \ 1  scan0052
Request to purchase a twin choke Zenith carburettor for a 20/25 HP engine.13th Mar 1930Box 122 \ 1  scan0053
Letter from the Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding the preparation of a 105 D.C. carburetter for an engine test.14th Mar 1930Box 122 \ 1  scan0054
Summary of tests comparing twin Solex carburettors to standard ones on a Phantom II vehicle.24th Apr 1930Box 122 \ 1  scan0055
Suggested programme for 20 HP twin carburettor tests.24th Apr 1930Box 122 \ 1  scan0056
Returning incorrect jets for Zenith Twin Type American Carburetters as they do not fit.8th May 1930Box 122 \ 1  scan0057
Twin carburettor tests and camshaft comparisons on the 'Japan' engine.23th May 1930Box 122 \ 1  scan0058
Induction system tests, comparing riser pipe lengths, bore diameters, choke sizes, and the effectiveness of a 'hot spot' system.23th May 1930Box 122 \ 1  scan0059
Engine performance, comparing results from tests with different camshaft durations (110°, 112°, 116°) and carburetter setups.23th May 1930Box 122 \ 1  scan0060
Summary of experiments on the 'Japan' engine, detailing results for twin carburetters, camshafts, induction systems, and throttle response.23th May 1930Box 122 \ 1  scan0061
Table showing actual valve timings taken from an engine during twin carburettor tests on 'Japan'.27th May 1930Box 122 \ 1  scan0062
Performance graph comparing large and small bore induction manifolds on a 'Japan' engine with twin Zenith carburettors.21th May 1930Box 122 \ 1  scan0063
Performance graph comparing different camshaft configurations on a 'Japan' engine, plotting Brake Horsepower and Brake Mean Effective Pressure against engine RPM.21th May 1930Box 122 \ 1  scan0064
Performance graph comparing Twin Zenith and Standard Chassis carburetters with various camshafts.22th May 1930Box 122 \ 1  scan0065
Blueprint detailing the arrangement of a twin Zenith carburettor and induction pipe on a Japan engine.27th May 1930Box 122 \ 1  scan0066
Road test comparison of Twin Zenith and Solex carburetters on a 'Japan' engine with recommendations for future design.11th Jun 1930Box 122 \ 1  scan0067
Technical discussion comparing emulsion type diffusers in carburettors with plain tube jets for optimal engine performance.11th Aug 1921Box 122 \ 1  scan0068
Carburettor performance, fuel consumption, and ongoing road tests on Zenith and Stromberg models.11th Jun 1930Box 122 \ 1  scan0069
Diagrammatic sketch of a Stutz-Zenith carburettor.7th Jun 1930Box 122 \ 1  scan0070
Considering the function and characteristics of accelerating pumps for car carburetters, with reference to a Stromberg aircraft model.11th Jun 1930Box 122 \ 1  scan0071
Carburettor performance, comparing Stromberg, Zenith, and Claudel models, particularly regarding accelerating pumps.1st Jul 1930Box 122 \ 1  scan0072
Request for a patent search regarding the Stromberg carburetter's accelerating petrol pump.1st Jul 1930Box 122 \ 1  scan0073
Test drive report on a 25 HP car fitted with a double Zenith carburetter.19th Jul 1930Box 122 \ 1  scan0074
Letter from Stromberg Motor Devices Ltd. clarifying their non-involvement with the Chambers or E.T.C. Carburetor.14th Jul 1930Box 122 \ 1  scan0075
Letter from Stromberg Motor Devices Ltd requesting the return of carburetter parts supplied for testing.3rd Sep 1930Box 122 \ 1  scan0076
Letter to The Zenith Carburetter Co. regarding noise issues and potential modifications for a 105.DC twin carburetter.22th Apr 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0077
Typed letter discussing a job, ordering a model 105.DC, and arranging a representative's visit.22th Apr 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0078
The order of a Zenith 105.DC twin pump carburetter for a 25HP model.22th Apr 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0079
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. arranging a meeting to discuss their 105 D.C. twin carburetter.23th Apr 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0080
Letter to The Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. arranging a meeting with their representative.24th Apr 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0081
Telegram from Roycar requesting a selection of idling compensators to be brought.27th Apr 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0082
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. discussing carburetter models, testing and supply.29th Apr 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0083
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. regarding fitting carburettors to a 6-cylinder engine.29th Apr 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0084
Confirming the substitution of a Zenith carburetter model from Type 105 to 36 DU on an order.1st May 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0085
Letter to the Zenith Carburetter Co. regarding the fitting of downdraught carburettors and induction manifold design.4th May 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0086
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding the design and testing of their inverted carburettors for a 20 HP six-cylinder engine.7th May 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0087
Letter from The Zenith Carburetter Co. regarding modifications to a carburetter pipe.7th May 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0088
Report comparing a Zenith carburettor's float chamber design and performance against a twin float model, focusing on flooding during cornering.7th May 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0089
Carburettor flooding, accelerating pumps, and future development for supercharged aero engines.7th May 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0090
Notification regarding the change of address for Stromberg Motor Devices Ltd.21th May 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0091
Request to detail the induction pipe for a Zenith 36 D.U.P. twin choke carburetter on a 25 HP engine.8th May 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0092
Confirming the despatch of a Zenith Triple Diffuser carburetter to Mr. Elliot.11th May 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0093
Dimensions of a Zenith carburetter and the despatch of a horizontal Triple Diffuser Zenith carburetter.11th May 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0094
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. concerning a suggested layout for an induction pipe on a 20 HP six-cylinder engine.12th May 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0095
Selection and return of carburetter parts supplied by the Zenith Carburetter Co.12th May 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0096
Slow running schemes and experiments conducted on twin choke carburettors.15th May 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0097
Technical report on carburetter performance, detailing issues with idling mixture, metering, and proposed modifications.15th May 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0098
Description of the Zenith slow running scheme and accelerator pump for a double choke carburetter (36 D.U.P.).15th May 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0099
Technical description of carburettor components including the piston, accelerator pump, slow running unit, and Zenith float.15th May 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0100
Diagram showing the mechanism of a Phantom II Twin Choke Carburettor.15th May 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0101
Blueprint showing a modification for slow running on Phantom II twin-choke carburettors.15th May 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0102
Schematic diagram of a Zenith carburettor's slow running system.14th May 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0103
Letter to Zenith Carburetter Co. regarding a trial scheme for 36 V.I. carburetters and a double carburetter induction pipe.18th May 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0104
Scheme for an induction pipe to fit two separate Zenith carburettors to a 25 HP engine.20th May 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0105
The purchase of two 36.V.I. carburettors for a 25 HP model.20th May 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0106
Providing details of an air silencer suitable for twin Zenith carburetters.20th May 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0107
Letter to the Zenith Carburetter Co. requesting a diagram and confirming details of a 36 D.U.P. carburetter.20th May 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0108
Request to The Zenith Carburetter Co. for descriptive material on two downdraught carburetters.22th May 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0109
Letter from Zenith Carburetter discussing the features of the 36 D.U.P. carburetter model.26th May 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0110
Letter from the Zenith Carburetter Co. describing a specific carburetter's construction.26th May 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0111
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding the availability of printed matter for a down-draft carburettor.27th May 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0112
Instructions for dismantling and cleaning the downdraught Zenith carburetter type VI.27th May 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0113
Page 2 of instructions for Zenith carburetter adjustment and disassembly.29th May 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0114
Letter to the Zenith Carburetter Co. querying the suitability of a 36 D.U.P. carburetter for a 3 1/4 litre engine.29th May 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0115
Blueprint of an adapter for an air silencer for a twin choke Zenith carburettor.20th May 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0116
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. advising on the correct carburetter and choke size for a 3½ litre engine.1st Jun 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0117
Letter from The Zenith Carburetter Co. regarding choke sizes and the suitability of a 36 twin carburetter.1st Jun 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0118
Requesting the insertion of air passages into an air silencer for a Zenith twin carburetter as a preliminary experiment.8th Jun 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0119
Hand-drawn diagram with dimensions for an air silencer for a twin-choke Zenith carburetter.25th Jun 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0120
Letter to The Zenith Carburetter Co. requesting missing chokes and jets for two carburettors.25th Jun 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0121
Letter from The Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding a supply of carburetter parts.26th Jun 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0122
Letter to Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. discussing issues with a 36 DUP carburetter and the promise of the 36 V1 model.29th Jun 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0123
Invoice from Zenith Carburetter Co. for Type 36 V.I. Carburetter parts.30th Jun 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0124
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. discussing fitting downdraft carburetters to 20/25 HP engines.1st Jul 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0125
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. regarding modifications to the carburetter hot spot.1st Jul 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0126
Schematic showing the outside view and overall dimensions of a Zenith 42 VI carburetter.26th Feb 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0127
Blueprint for a suggested induction pipe for a 20-25 HP engine, created by The Zenith Carburetter Co Ltd.22th May 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0128
The supply of various jet and choke tube parts for two type 36 Vl carburettors for testing purposes.2nd Jul 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0129
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding the progress of down-draft carburettor tests.4th Aug 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0130
Letter to Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding the status of carburetter testing.15th Aug 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0131
Unresolved invoice for carburettor parts under testing from Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd.21th Sep 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0132
The return of parts to the Zenith Carburetter Co.22th Sep 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0133
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding tests on a down-draught carburetter.26th Oct 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0134
Letter to Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding the discontinuation of tests on down-draught carburetters due to safety concerns from Sir Henry Royce.29th Oct 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0135
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. discussing downdraft carburettors and new aeroplane carburettors.31th Oct 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0136
Page 2 of a letter from The Zenith Carburetter Co. arranging a representative's visit.30th Oct 1931Box 122 \ 1  scan0137
Letter from Bendix-Perrot Brakes Ltd. discussing comparative carburetor performance and enclosing mixture ratio curves.13th Sep 1932Box 122 \ 1  scan0138
Letter from Bendix-Perrot Brakes Ltd. discussing carburettor mixture curves and the Stromberg Carburetor.13th Sep 1932Box 122 \ 1  scan0139


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