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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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Letter to The Zenith Carburettor Co. Ltd. thanking them for Christmas greetings.5th Jan 1938Box 122 \ 2  scan0311
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. concerning a float chamber cover modification for the 25/30 HP model.7th Jan 1938Box 122 \ 2  scan0312
Letter to The Zenith Carburettor Co. Ltd. regarding modifications and issues with carburettor components.12th Jan 1939Box 122 \ 2  scan0313
Letter to Zenith Carburettor Co. Ltd. regarding design issues and failures with carburettor components.12th Jan 1938Box 122 \ 2  scan0314
Request to Zenith Carburettors for 12 taper packings for the Phantom III carburettor.14th Jan 1938Box 122 \ 2  scan0315
Letter to Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding a failed Phantom III float for replacement.18th Jan 1938Box 122 \ 2  scan0316
Letter from The Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding the supply and modification of carburetter parts and associated costs.18th Jan 1938Box 122 \ 2  scan0317
Page 2 of a letter from The Zenith Carburetter Co. to Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby, quoting a price of £3.18th Jan 1938Box 122 \ 2  scan0318
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co Ltd concerning modifications to the DC-42 carburetter.19th Jan 1938Box 122 \ 2  scan0319
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. discussing modifications to a poppet valve, piston assembly, and throttle screws for an EEC-42 carburetter.19th Jan 1938Box 122 \ 2  scan0320
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. following up on sample DC-42 carburetters sent for approval.24th Jan 1938Box 122 \ 2  scan0321
Letter to The Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. chasing an urgent delivery of taper packings for Phantom III carburettors.26th Jan 1938Box 122 \ 2  scan0322
Official order for 12 Taper packings for Phantom III carburetters from The Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd.27th Jan 1938Box 122 \ 2  scan0323
Letter to the Zenith Carburettor Co. Ltd. regarding samples, packings, and a request for gaskets.1st Feb 1938Box 122 \ 2  scan0324
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding a query about an untraceable order for special taper packings.2nd Feb 1938Box 122 \ 2  scan0325
Order office copy sent to Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. for carburetter packings.29th Jan 1938Box 122 \ 2  scan0326
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd regarding difficulties supplying 12 taper packings for order No.55983 and discussing alternative gaskets.3rd Feb 1938Box 122 \ 2  scan0327
Letter from The Zenith Carburetter Co. confirming the despatch of thin gaskets.3rd Feb 1938Box 122 \ 2  scan0328
Order for graphited Cooperite washers and cancelling a previous order for taper packings.5th Feb 1938Box 122 \ 2  scan0329
Complaints of faulty starting due to a new, excessively strong choke torsion spring on a 25/30 HP Stromberg carburetter.24th Feb 1938Box 122 \ 2  scan0330
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd regarding a Twin Stromberg carburetter layout with an electrically heated thermostat.24th Feb 1938Box 122 \ 2  scan0331
Letter to the Zenith Carburetter Co. regarding a faulty needle and seating and a request for new leather pistons.3rd Mar 1938Box 122 \ 2  scan0332
Request to send a covering order to The Zenith Carb. Co. Ltd. for 3 leather pistons for the Wraith cars.3rd Mar 1938Box 122 \ 2  scan0333
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd regarding carburetter parts for Phantom III and 30 HP models.7th Mar 1938Box 122 \ 2  scan0334
Request for drawings and parts to be made for 6 spindles and 12 springs, based on attached sketches.24th Mar 1938Box 122 \ 2  scan0335
Letter to Zenith Carburettor Co. Ltd. about choke sticking issues on a 30 HP D.C. 42 carburettor.1st Apr 1938Box 122 \ 2  scan0336
Component modifications and a request for parts.1st Apr 1938Box 122 \ 2  scan0337
Request for a covering order for parts ordered from Zenith Carburettor Co. Ltd.1st Apr 1938Box 122 \ 2  scan0338
Request for photomicrographs of carburettor needles and seats to show the worst condition of finish.5th Apr 1938Box 122 \ 2  scan0339
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd regarding the strangler portion of a 30 HP DC-42 carburetter.7th Apr 1938Box 122 \ 2  scan0340
Letter from The Zenith Carburetter Co. discussing modifications and further tests on specific items like a Jubilee clip.7th Apr 1938Box 122 \ 2  scan0341
Delivery note from The Zenith Carburetter Co., Ltd. for one raw barrel carburetter part.7th Apr 1938Box 122 \ 2  scan0342
The poor finish of Stromberg carburetter needles compared to the superior S.U. standard, with information passed to Zenith.9th Apr 1938Box 122 \ 2  scan0343
Order for a Raw Barrel to Zenith Carburetter Co., Ltd.12th Apr 1938Box 122 \ 2  scan0344
Requesting a covering order for Zenith Carburettor parts that have been received for testing.12th Apr 1938Box 122 \ 2  scan0345
Letter to Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. concerning flooding issues in Phantom III and 30 HP carburetters.13th Apr 1938Box 122 \ 2  scan0346
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd regarding the finish on needle valve samples for evaluation.13th Apr 1938Box 122 \ 2  scan0347
Letter from The Zenith Carburetter Co Ltd regarding a revised carburetter price and sample needles.19th Apr 1938Box 122 \ 2  scan0348
Laboratory report on a carburetter needle material sample from Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd.21th Apr 1938Box 122 \ 2  scan0349
Laboratory report on a carburetter needle material sample from Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd.21th Apr 1938Box 122 \ 2  scan0350
Letter to the Zenith Carburettor Co. Ltd. regarding the improved finish of Stromberg sample needles.22th Apr 1938Box 122 \ 2  scan0351
Letter from The Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd requesting an official order for previously dispatched parts.25th Apr 1938Box 122 \ 2  scan0352
Requesting payment for one top 7/16 x 24 T.P.I. and 12 joint washers L.1426 from Zenith Carb. Co. Ltd.26th Apr 1938Box 122 \ 2  scan0353
Letter to the Zenith Carburettor Co. Ltd. regarding a modification to cure flat spots and popping in the exhaust.26th Apr 1938Box 122 \ 2  scan0354
Letter to The Zenith Carburettor Co. Ltd. regarding a previously sent official order.27th Apr 1938Box 122 \ 2  scan0355
Letter to Zenith Carburettor Co. Ltd. detailing two complaints about carburettors on a Phantom III vehicle.27th Apr 1938Box 122 \ 2  scan0356
Reinspection and stamping of Zenith carburettors for the Phantom III chassis.28th Apr 1938Box 122 \ 2  scan0357
Letter from the Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. apologising for an error regarding a previously received order.29th Apr 1938Box 122 \ 2  scan0358
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. responding to a complaint about a Phantom III carburetter.29th Apr 1938Box 122 \ 2  scan0359
Letter from The Zenith Carburetter Co. regarding an investigation into a pump with missing holes.29th Apr 1938Box 122 \ 2  scan0360
Request to arrange payment for idle jet tubes and a die from the Zenith Carburettor Co. Ltd.30th Apr 1938Box 122 \ 2  scan0361
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd discussing a modification to a strangler spindle bearing.30th Apr 1938Box 122 \ 2  scan0362
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. proposing a scheme for a strangler layout on the DC-42 carburetter to relieve pressure from blow back.26th Apr 1938Box 122 \ 3  scan0001
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. regarding carburetter modifications and the use of a strangler plate.26th Apr 1938Box 122 \ 3  scan0002
Functional description for an Automatic Strangler, model DC-42.26th Apr 1938Box 122 \ 3  scan0003
Blueprint showing proposed designs for a carburettor case, filter, and half strangles.3rd May 1938Box 122 \ 3  scan0004
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd requesting an official order for springs.3rd May 1938Box 122 \ 3  scan0005
Official order for carburettor parts from two different suppliers.4th May 1938Box 122 \ 3  scan0006
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding modifications to a 30 HP DC-42 carburetter.4th May 1938Box 122 \ 3  scan0007
Letter from the Zenith Carburetter Co. regarding the quantity of carburettors received for modification.4th May 1938Box 122 \ 3  scan0008
Letter to Zenith Carburettor Co. Ltd. detailing modifications to the Stromberg D.O.42 carburettor.16th May 1938Box 122 \ 3  scan0009
List of modifications to a carburettor, including details of the idle system, choke, and float chamber.16th May 1938Box 122 \ 3  scan0010
Apology letter to Zenith Carburettor Co. Ltd. regarding a complaint on two Phantom III carburettors.17th May 1938Box 122 \ 3  scan0011
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd regarding brass turnings found in a pump piston.20th May 1938Box 122 \ 3  scan0012
Correspondence from The Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd., this is the second sheet of the letter.21th May 1938Box 122 \ 3  scan0013
Letter from The Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. discussing the cost and manufacturing of a dual A.A type carburetter for a new 12-cylinder engine.23th May 1938Box 122 \ 3  scan0014
Letter from The Zenith Carburetter Co. proposing a plan for manufacturing carburetters.23th May 1938Box 122 \ 3  scan0015
Letter to The Zenith Carburettor Co. Ltd. regarding modifications to the D.C.42 Carburettor.23th May 1938Box 122 \ 3  scan0016
Letter detailing various modifications and requests regarding carburettor parts and specifications.23th May 1938Box 122 \ 3  scan0017
Request for a covering order for 6 main metering jets from the Zenith Carburettor Co. Ltd for test purposes.24th May 1938Box 122 \ 3  scan0018
Letter to Zenith Carburettor Co. Ltd. regarding the delivery of modified D.C.42 carburettors and a fault with the originals.25th May 1938Box 122 \ 3  scan0019
Letter to The Zenith Carburetter Co. about submitting costs for an A.A. type carburetter, considering manufacturing in the UK versus importing.28th May 1938Box 122 \ 3  scan0020
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding the dispatch of 12 corrected DC-42 carburetters.27th May 1938Box 122 \ 3  scan0021
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. concerning DC-42 carburettors and the despatch of jets.31th May 1938Box 122 \ 3  scan0022
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co Ltd concerning the production and pricing of an A.A. Carburetter.31th May 1938Box 122 \ 3  scan0023
Letter from The Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding an overlooked request for float springs for a DC-42 carburetter.31th May 1938Box 122 \ 3  scan0024
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co Ltd concerning two modified DC-42 carburetters sent for testing.1st Jun 1938Box 122 \ 3  scan0025
Letter from The Zenith Carburetter Co. regarding a cheaper modification to the strangler operating mechanism for two carburetters.1st Jun 1938Box 122 \ 3  scan0026
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. regarding throttle securing screws on the EEC-42 model.1st Jun 1938Box 122 \ 3  scan0027
Telex communication to Palmer Zenicarbur London regarding carburettor specification changes.3rd Jun 1938Box 122 \ 3  scan0028
Letter to Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding modifications to D.C. 42 T carburetters.3rd Jun 1938Box 122 \ 3  scan0029
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co Ltd regarding a specification amendment for the 'Wraith' engine carburetter by-pass jet.3rd Jun 1938Box 122 \ 3  scan0030
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. discussing a misunderstanding over 'levers' and 'levels' and seeking clarification on modifications to DC-42 carburetters.3rd Jun 1938Box 122 \ 3  scan0031
Letter from The Zenith Carburetter Co. regarding a correction for 'Wraith' carburetters.3rd Jun 1938Box 122 \ 3  scan0032
Request to Zenith Carburettor Co. Ltd. to order byepass jets and springs for production and experimental Wraith cars.3rd Jun 1938Box 122 \ 3  scan0033
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding carburetter modifications.7th Jun 1938Box 122 \ 3  scan0034
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. confirming an agreement to lock carburetter throttle screws with solder.8th Jun 1938Box 122 \ 3  scan0035
Letter from The Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd requesting an official order for previously supplied parts.8th Jun 1938Box 122 \ 3  scan0036
Letter to Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding tests on a modified choke mechanism for D.C. 42 carburetters.10th Jun 1938Box 122 \ 3  scan0037
Letter to Zenith Carburetter Co. regarding fuel levels and choke spindles on Wraith and 30 HP carburetters.10th Jun 1938Box 122 \ 3  scan0038
Letter detailing modifications for 30 HP carburetters, Wraith models, and throttle screws.10th Jun 1938Box 122 \ 3  scan0039
The supply of Stromberg carburettors for the Wraith 'B' Series chassis.17th Jun 1938Box 122 \ 3  scan0040
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. discussing 'Wraith' carburetter specifications and manufacturing.18th Jun 1938Box 122 \ 3  scan0041
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. regarding drawing revisions and modifications for the 25/30 HP carburetter.18th Jun 1938Box 122 \ 3  scan0042
Letter to Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding a parts list, a quote for idle system modification, and the dispatch of bypass jets.21th Jun 1938Box 122 \ 3  scan0043
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding a misunderstanding over an order for by-pass jets.23th Jun 1938Box 122 \ 3  scan0044
Letter to Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding an error with bypass jets and modifications to two other carburetters.24th Jun 1938Box 122 \ 3  scan0045
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. regarding modifications to a DC-42 carburetter's sticking strangler flap.5th Jul 1938Box 122 \ 3  scan0046
Letter to Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding the despatch of surplus parts.15th Jul 1938Box 122 \ 3  scan0047
The policy and costs of sending faulty Zenith Carburetters to the manufacturer for repair.15th Jul 1938Box 122 \ 3  scan0048


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