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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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Carburettor metering graph plotting mixture ratio against air flow for a Stromberg UXT.3 model.13th Sep 1932Box 122 \ 1  scan0140
Carburettor metering report graph showing fuel/air mixture ratio against airflow for an S.U. Carburetor.1st Jun 1930Box 122 \ 1  scan0141
Carburettor metering report for a DX3 Special Stromberg Downdraft experiment.1st Jun 1930Box 122 \ 1  scan0142
Performance comparison graph for Stromberg DX-2 and Solex carburetors on a 65 x 90 6-cylinder engine.1st Jun 1930Box 122 \ 1  scan0143
Performance graph comparing Stromberg JX4 and Zenith Down Draught carburettors on a 6 cylinder 80 x 120 engine.1st Jun 1930Box 122 \ 1  scan0144
Performance comparison graph between Stromberg UB-1 and Solex 35.V carburetors on a 6 cylinder 80 x 120 engine.1st Jun 1930Box 122 \ 1  scan0145
Graph comparing BHP vs RPM for a 4-cylinder 83x95 engine with two different carburettor setups.9th Feb 1933Box 122 \ 1  scan0146
Letter from Bendix-Perrot Brakes Ltd. concerning a sample automatic choke control.9th Feb 1933Box 122 \ 1  scan0147
Letter to Bendix-Perrot Brakes Ltd. regarding the use of an automatic choke control.14th Feb 1933Box 122 \ 1  scan0148
Letter from Bendix-Perrot Brakes Ltd. acknowledging Rolls-Royce's letter regarding the Bendix automatic choke control.23th Feb 1933Box 122 \ 1  scan0149
Letter to Stromberg Motor Devices Ltd. requesting information on suppliers of bi-metal thermostats for automatic starting chokes.7th May 1934Box 122 \ 1  scan0150
Letter from The Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd proposing to test their latest downdraught carburetter.10th May 1934Box 122 \ 1  scan0151
Letter from The Zenith Carburetter Co Ltd proposing tests of their latest 'V' type carburetter.3rd Jul 1934Box 122 \ 1  scan0152
Concluding page of a letter from The Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd.3rd Jul 1934Box 122 \ 1  scan0153
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. regarding the supply of downdraught carburettors for a 3 1/2 litre engine.16th Jan 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0154
Letter to Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. acknowledging the receipt of two downdraught carburetters for testing.19th Jan 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0155
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd regarding downdraught carburetters, enclosing a catalogue and drawings.14th Jan 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0156
Inquiry to Bendix Ltd. regarding the manufacture of Stromberg carburetters in England.18th Feb 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0157
Letter to Bendix Ltd. reporting test results for a 42 m.m. Downdraught Carburetter and requesting a larger choke model.23th Feb 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0158
Letter from Bendix concerning a new carburetter on test and an alternative smaller venturi tube being sent.27th Feb 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0159
Letter from General Motors Export Company confirming the dispatch of a Stromberg Carburetor and other requested parts.1st Mar 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0160
Letter from Bendix regarding the D.A.42 carburetter, its performance curves, and alternative metering jets.1st Mar 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0161
Letter to Bendix Ltd. acknowledging receipt of a D.A.42 carburetter and requesting details for the automatic starter control.5th Mar 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0162
Letter from Bendix discussing the fitting of an Automatic Choke Control for a D.A.42 carburetter.6th Mar 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0163
Requesting instructions regarding two invoices for carburetter jets from the Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd.27th Feb 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0164
Official order be placed with The Zenith Carburetter Co. for jets.1st Mar 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0165
Invoice from Bendix Ltd for various carburettor parts.8th Mar 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0166
Authorising payment of a Bendix invoice for carburetter parts.11th Mar 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0167
Requesting payment for invoices from Bendix Ltd. for carburetor parts.11th Mar 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0168
The despatch of carburetter parts to Bendix Ltd.14th Mar 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0169
Letter to Bendix Ltd. regarding the return of a carburetter and associated parts.14th Mar 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0170
Incorrect invoice payment for a Bendix-Stromberg Carburetter.14th Mar 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0171
Letter to The Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding the return of a carburetter and spare chokes found to be too small.27th Mar 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0172
Letter to The Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding the testing of two downdraught carburetters.23th Mar 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0173
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding Downdraft carburettors and a pro forma invoice.25th Mar 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0174
Pro forma invoice for carburettor parts from The Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd.25th Mar 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0175
Pro forma invoice for carburettor components from Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd.25th Mar 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0176
Return of Zenith carburetters and choke tubes received on a sale or return basis.27th Mar 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0177
Letter from the Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. concerning the supply of a specially extended choke tube fixing screw and a drill.4th Apr 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0178
Outline drawing of the Stromberg carburetter for the Kestrel engine.9th Apr 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0179
Letter from Bendix Ltd regarding the acquisition of Stromberg carburetter rights by Zenith Carburetter Company.30th Apr 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0180
Letter to H. Clark of Bendix Limited concerning business related to Stromberg Carburetters.1st May 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0181
Thank you letter from Herbert Clark of Bendix Limited to W.A. Robotham.4th May 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0182
Report comparing an American Downdraught Stromberg Carburetter to the English production model.16th May 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0183
Request to order a Bendix Stromberg Carburetter from the Bendix Co.16th May 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0184
Test report on a Downdraught Stromberg Carburetter with a Central Heated Small Capacity Manifold, noting poor performance at low speeds.27th May 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0185
Test report on a Downdraught Stromberg Carburetter and manifold, detailing faults with fuel loading and low-speed acceleration.27th May 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0186
Recommendation to reduce the choke diameter on an American carburetor to resolve a fault.27th May 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0187
Letter arranging a visit to discuss the tuning of a 48 VI-2 Zenith Carburetter.4th Jun 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0188
Specification and test report for a Zenith Carburetter, Type 48VI-2.5th Jun 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0189
Letter from The Zenith Carburetter Co Ltd regarding carburetter flow rates with gravity tanks versus mechanical pumps.6th Jun 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0190
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. regarding modifications to carburetter seating, fuel levels, and materials.6th Jun 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0191
Table from the Zenith Carburetter Co. showing the flow of petrol in pints per hour against head on seating.7th Jun 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0192
The performance and faults of a Zenith 48V1-2 carburetter.7th Jun 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0193
Letter to Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding road test results for the Type 48V1-2 carburetter.7th Jun 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0194
Engine cut-out issues when opening the throttle at low speed on a gradient.7th Jun 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0195
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co Ltd regarding trials and adjustments for the Type 48 VI-2 carburetter.11th Jun 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0196
Letter from The Zenith Carburetter Co. discussing maximum fuel pump pressure and seating requirements.11th Jun 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0197
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd regarding performance improvements of the Type 48 VI-2 carburetter.12th Jun 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0198
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. regarding carburetter setup, fuel consumption, and economy jets for a 25 HP engine.12th Jun 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0199
Letter from The Zenith Carburetter Co. regarding induction pipe design, suggesting a saddle type jacket and a 'hot spot'.12th Jun 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0200
Hand-drawn sketch of a carburetter component with a design instruction.13th Jun 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0201
Letter to the Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. discussing issues with a downdraught carburettor and proposing two alternative cures.13th Jun 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0202
Invoice from The Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. for needles, seatings, and economy jets.17th Jun 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0203
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd discussing two alternatives for carburetter progression.17th Jun 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0204
The second page of a letter from The Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. about supplying a carburetter.19th Jun 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0205
Official order be placed with the Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. for parts.19th Jun 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0206
Comparison of Zenith Carburetter Type 48VI-2 specifications for standard and supercharged applications.19th Jun 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0207
Modifications to a Stromberg automatic choke and fast idle device fitted to a downdraught carburetter.26th Jun 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0208
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. regarding the progress and testing of a 48 VI carburetter.1st Jul 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0209
Page 2 of a letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. regarding diagnosing carburetter defects.2nd Jul 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0210
Letter to The Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. postponing work on a carburetter due to preparations for the Motor Show.2nd Jul 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0211
Order for a Bendix Stromberg carburetter and associated parts.3rd Jul 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0212
Performance data for a Zenith carburetter with a Graham supercharger.5th Jul 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0213
Test report detailing settings for a 3-B-IV Supercharged Zenith 48V1-2 Carburetter.5th Jul 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0214
Table of recorded blower pressures at various RPMs.5th Jul 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0215
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. discussing Stromberg carburetter models and manuals.12th Jul 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0216
Letter from C.H. Fisher arranging a meeting in Derby.13th Jul 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0217
Letter to the Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding the testing of Stromberg carburetters on a car.13th Jul 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0218
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. arranging for tests to be carried out in Derby.15th Jul 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0219
Letter to Stromberg Carburetter Co. Ltd. discussing ongoing carburetter experiments, requesting new hand-controlled choke versions, and asking for details on a larger model.6th Aug 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0220
Carburettor testing and adjustments for a Stromberg DA-42 model.6th Aug 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0221
Recommendations and specifications for a carburetter, including insulating washer thickness.6th Aug 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0222
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co Ltd regarding carburetter tests, an order, and design revisions.8th Aug 1935Box 122 \ 1  scan0223
Page 2 of a letter from Zenith Carburetter Co Ltd regarding the provision of a sample dual carburetter.9th Apr 1936Box 122 \ 1  scan0224
Letter to The Zenith Carburetter Co. detailing carburetter modifications for the Phantom III following successful tests.9th Apr 1936Box 122 \ 1  scan0225
Letter requesting the conversion of carburettors to underneath direct feed and the supply of modified needles.9th Apr 1936Box 122 \ 1  scan0226
Blueprint drawing of a needle for a Stromberg carburetor.9th Apr 1936Box 122 \ 1  scan0227
Modifications to the Phantom III Stromberg carburetter.9th Apr 1936Box 122 \ 1  scan0228
Blueprint for a needle for a Stromberg carburetor.9th Apr 1936Box 122 \ 1  scan0229
Issues with American-bodied Stromberg Ph.III carburetters compared to English-made ones.9th Apr 1936Box 122 \ 1  scan0230
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. regarding specifications for a Stromberg Carburetter DC.42.30th Mar 1936Box 122 \ 2  scan0001
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. acknowledging a modification request for a Phantom III engine carburetter.14th Apr 1936Box 122 \ 2  scan0002
Alterations and fire risk tests for a Stromberg carburetter D.C.42.17th Apr 1936Box 122 \ 2  scan0003
The road and consumption test of a DA-42 Stromberg carburetter, including water temperature observations.17th Apr 1936Box 122 \ 2  scan0004
Very urgent memo detailing modifications to a Stromberg Carburetter to resolve hot starting and flooding issues.21th Apr 1936Box 122 \ 2  scan0005
Required alterations to the Choke and Accelerator controls for the Stromberg D.C.42 on 25/30 HP chassis.22th Apr 1936Box 122 \ 2  scan0006
Test results and specification changes for Stromberg carburettors on 20/25 cars.23th Apr 1936Box 122 \ 2  scan0007
Carburation issues and engine tuning for the 25/30 HP Chassis 'L2' Series.23th Apr 1936Box 122 \ 2  scan0008
Letter to The Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. concerning the poor finish of carburetter floats.25th Apr 1936Box 122 \ 2  scan0009


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