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Issues with automatic carburettors and suggestions for improving their design for easier fault diagnosis.25th Apr 1935Box 122 \ 4  scan0075
Inquiring about starting troubles, comparing the ease of starting American cars like Packard without warming up, in relation to automatic carburettors.1st May 1935Box 122 \ 4  scan0076
Letter to A. Blundell Esq. inquiring about a patented Air Silencer and Cleaner for a Stromberg carburetter.28th Jun 1935Box 122 \ 4  scan0077
Letter from A. Blundell requesting engine specifications in order to supply a sample air silencer.2nd Jul 1935Box 122 \ 4  scan0078
Letter from the Experimental Department responding to queries about engine specifications and intake noise.5th Jul 1935Box 122 \ 4  scan0079
Letter from A. Blundell confirming an air silencer is being made and will be dispatched.10th Jul 1935Box 122 \ 4  scan0080
Letter from Speedwell Gear Case Co. Ltd. regarding a sample Blundell Air Silencer sent for testing.24th Jul 1935Box 122 \ 4  scan0081
Letter from Speedwell Gear Case Co. regarding samples of a Blundell Air Silencer and a new one for a Double '6' Engine.13th Sep 1935Box 122 \ 4  scan0082
Letter to Mr. B.S. Winter of Humber Ltd. confirming a meeting arrangement.7th Feb 1936Box 122 \ 4  scan0083
Letter to W.E. Rootes proposing a meeting to discuss shared problems with downdraught carburetters.25th Feb 1936Box 122 \ 4  scan0084
Letter from R.C. Rootes to W.A. Robotham acknowledging correspondence and arranging a meeting in Coventry about carburettors.27th Feb 1936Box 122 \ 4  scan0085
Letter to R.C. Rootes regarding a factory visit.28th Feb 1936Box 122 \ 4  scan0086
Letter from Humber Ltd. to W.A. Robotham discussing potential collaboration on carburation and a new motor-driven hydraulic pump.28th Feb 1936Box 122 \ 4  scan0087
Letter to B.S. Winter of Messrs. Humber Ltd. arranging a meeting in Coventry to discuss carburettors.5th Mar 1936Box 122 \ 4  scan0088
Letter from Humber Ltd. arranging a lunch meeting with Mr. Rowbotham.6th Mar 1936Box 122 \ 4  scan0089
Letter to G. McClure of The Riley Motor Co. Ltd. confirming a meeting at the Riley Works.10th Mar 1936Box 122 \ 4  scan0090
Letter to B.S. Winter of Humber Ltd., thanking him for a pleasant day spent together.12th Mar 1936Box 122 \ 4  scan0091
Letter to R.C. Rootes following a visit to the Humber Factory and inviting him to Derby.12th Mar 1936Box 122 \ 4  scan0092
Letter to Amal Ltd. requesting a loan of six motorcycle carburetters for an experiment.13th Mar 1936Box 122 \ 4  scan0093
Return of loaned Amal T.T. type Carburetters to Rudge-Whitworth Ltd.16th Mar 1936Box 122 \ 4  scan0094
Letter to Messrs. Rudge-Whitworth Ltd. returning five loaned Amal Carburetters that were not large enough for their engine.17th Mar 1936Box 122 \ 4  scan0095
Letter from carburetter manufacturer AMAL Ltd. regarding the supply of TT35 type carburetters.17th Mar 1936Box 122 \ 4  scan0096
Letter from Amal Limited regarding the dispatch of six carburettors, one of which is faulty due to a crack.19th Mar 1936Box 122 \ 4  scan0097
Letter from carburetter manufacturer AMAL LTD. regarding a replacement part for a faulty carburetter body.27th Mar 1936Box 122 \ 4  scan0098
Letter to Amal Ltd. concerning a lost letter and damaged carburetter parts received.28th Mar 1936Box 122 \ 4  scan0099
Letter from AMAL Ltd. clarifying that a complimentary sample push-pull control is unrelated to carburettors.30th Mar 1936Box 122 \ 4  scan0100
Letter from Gladwell & Kell Ltd. introducing their new G.U.C. updraught carburettor.14th Apr 1936Box 122 \ 4  scan0101
Letter to Gladwell & Kell Ltd. declining to test their Gladwell Updraught Carburetter.17th Apr 1936Box 122 \ 4  scan0102
The front cover of a promotional brochure for a patented product called 'CUC'.17th Apr 1936Box 122 \ 4  scan0103
Promotional leaflet for the GUC (Patent) Gladwell Updraught Carburettor, featuring a cross-sectional diagram and photograph.17th Apr 1936Box 122 \ 4  scan0104
Promotional and descriptive leaflet for the G.U.C. (Gladwell Patent) Updraught Carburettor, including user testimonials and diagrams.17th Apr 1936Box 122 \ 4  scan0105
Detailed explanation of the function and benefits of the G. U. C. Patent Sprayer Nozzle in a carburettor.17th Apr 1936Box 122 \ 4  scan0106
The features and benefits of the G. U. C. automatic infinitely variable choke carburettor.17th Apr 1936Box 122 \ 4  scan0107
The features and performance benefits of the G.U.C. carburettor.17th Apr 1936Box 122 \ 4  scan0108
Informational leaflet for the G.U.C. part, detailing prices, guarantees, and a thirty-day trial offer.25th Apr 1936Box 122 \ 4  scan0109
Requesting an official order for Amal carburettors to be retained for experimental purposes.25th Apr 1936Box 122 \ 4  scan0110
Letter to Messrs. Amal Ltd. inquiring about the availability of a flame trap.23th Jun 1936Box 122 \ 4  scan0111
Internal request to place an official order for 'BLUNDELL' exhaust silencer tubing for experimental tests.24th Jun 1936Box 122 \ 4  scan0112
Letter from AMAL Ltd. regarding the supply of a Flame Trap with associated blueprints and specifications.25th Jun 1936Box 122 \ 4  scan0113
Delivery note from The Speedwell Gear Case Co. Ltd. for perforated tubes and metallic elements.27th Jun 1936Box 122 \ 4  scan0114
Letter to Amal Ltd. cancelling a previous letter and order for a flame trap.4th Jul 1936Box 122 \ 4  scan0115
Letter from Amal Ltd. confirming the cancellation of an enquiry for a Flame Trap.6th Jul 1936Box 122 \ 4  scan0116
Letter discussing a draft report on modifications, a car test with faults, and another motor failure.10th Nov 1936Box 122 \ 4  scan0117
Letter from Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. discussing a vehicle demonstration, an intake manifold issue, and the forwarding of A.C. sparking plugs.25th May 1936Box 122 \ 4  scan0118
Letter from AMAL Ltd. regarding the dispatch of six Carburetters, one of which has a crack.19th Mar 1936Box 122 \ 4  scan0119
Cost file detailing the prices of various carburettors for different car models.4th Jan 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0120
Authorising the fitting of altered idling speed and tilted carburetter modifications to four Phantom Trials cars.18th Jan 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0121
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd regarding the dispatch of idle jets and providing supplier information for a blowing plant and flow meters.5th Apr 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0122
Page 2 of a letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. regarding information on the blowing of carburetters.5th Apr 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0123
Letter to Zenith Carburettor Co. Ltd. requesting detailed drawings of their blowing plant.11th Apr 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0124
Letter to Vauxhall Motors requesting assistance with the design of a flow rig for carburettors.3rd May 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0125
Follow-up letter to Zenith Carburettor Co. Ltd. requesting assistance with designing a flow rig for carburettors.3rd May 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0126
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. regarding a flow rig for testing carburetters, enclosing relevant drawings.6th May 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0127
Letter from The Zenith Carburetter Co. regarding a carburettor test setup using an orifice box and associated drawings.6th May 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0128
Covering letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. confirming that supplementary information is being prepared.6th May 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0129
Letter of thanks to Zenith Carburettor Co. Ltd. for information and drawings of a flow rig for testing carburettors.9th May 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0130
Inquiry to Messrs. Trost Bros. Ltd. about the general construction, cost, and manufacturing time for a 'Rotameter' flowmeter.12th May 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0131
Quotation from Trost Brothers Ltd. for two Rotameters for the Experimental Department.13th May 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0132
The second and concluding page of a letter from Trost Brothers, Ltd.13th May 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0133
Brochure for Rota-Throttle-Meters and Rotameters for measuring the flow of gases and liquids.13th May 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0134
Catalogue page detailing various models of Main flow and Orifice-Rotameters with their specifications.13th May 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0135
Catalogue page illustrating various special types of Rotameters and models with magnetic indication and recording.13th May 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0136
Catalogue page detailing different models of all-glass and point-guided float Rotameters for laboratory and industrial use.12th May 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0137
Letter from the Experimental Department inquiring about the details and cost of a blower for a carburettor.12th May 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0138
Letter from Norman Engineering Company regarding a quote for a 'Nash Hytor' Compressor for a carburettor blower application.13th May 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0139
Bulletin No. 270 detailing dimensions and specifications for the Nash Hytor Vacuum Pump and Compressor, Conical Type L.13th May 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0140
Brochure from Nash Engineering Co. detailing the simplicity and performance of Nash Hytor pumps and compressors.13th May 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0141
The features and principle of operation for Cone Type Hytor vacuum pumps and compressors.13th May 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0142
Descriptive leaflet for the Nash Engineering Co. 'Hytor' pump, detailing its construction and advantages.18th May 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0143
Letter from Norman Engineering Company regarding an inquiry for a blower.18th May 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0144
Inquiry to Ferodo Ltd. about supplying a heat and petrol resistant insulating taper packing for a carburettor.20th May 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0145
Letter from Vauxhall Motors Ltd. regarding a mishap with letters about a 'flow-box' and offering to share drawings and data.25th May 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0146
Complaint regarding sticking chokes on 30 HP D.C.42 carburetters and details of the required modifications.26th May 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0147
Letter to The Normal Engineering Company detailing the requirements for a vacuum pump for a carburetter rig.8th Jun 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0148
Proposal from Norman Engineering Company for a 'Nash Hytor' vacuum pump for a carburettor testing plant.9th Jun 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0149
Cover letter from Norman Engineering Company enclosing data for 'Nash Hytor' Conical Vacuum Pumps.9th Jun 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0150
Performance data for Nash Hytor Conical Type Lowvac vacuum pumps.15th Mar 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0151
Dimensional drawing and assembly diagrams for Nash Engineering pumps.1st May 1937Box 122 \ 4  scan0152
Letter from the Experimental Department to The Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. chasing information on a flow bench for carburetters.8th Jun 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0153
Letter from The Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding a new arrangement drawing.14th Jun 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0154
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding a test plant for carburetters.15th Jun 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0155
Procedure from Zenith Carburetter Co. for setting carburettor throttle conditions.15th Jun 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0156
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. detailing the procedure for measuring air flow through a carburetter using orifices and a draught gauge.15th Jun 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0157
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. explaining a compressed air petrol supply system and referencing a book on air flow measurement.15th Jun 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0158
Letter of inquiry to Beeker Ltd. regarding the manufacture of custom graduated bottles for fuel flow measurement.17th Jun 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0159
Inquiry to Jas Powell & Sons (Whitefriars) Ltd. about manufacturing graduated bottles for fuel flow measurement.17th Jun 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0160
Letter from W. & J. GEORGE LTD. acknowledging an enquiry and advising on future correspondence.20th Jun 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0161
Letter from James Powell & Sons (Whitefriars) Ltd requesting a sketch to clarify a bottle order.20th Jun 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0162
Letter to the Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding missing information on carburetter flooding and air flows.22th Jun 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0163
Letter to Messrs. James Powell & Sons clarifying a previous enquiry for graduated bottles to measure fuel flow.22th Jun 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0164
Letter from a laboratory supplier requesting more details for a quote on fuel flow measurement apparatus.25th Jun 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0165
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding a sample of VM.20 taper packing for carburetter insulation.28th Jun 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0166
Cover letter to Messrs. W. & J. George Ltd. enclosing a rough sketch of apparatus for fuel flow measurement.28th Jun 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0167
Letter from a laboratory supplier acknowledging a request for an apparatus to measure fuel flow.29th Jun 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0168
Price quotation from James Powell & Sons for a graduated bottle.29th Jun 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0169
Need to install a carburetter rig in the Experimental Department to compete with rivals like Vauxhall.29th Jun 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0170
Components and methods for a carburetter flow bench, specifically concerning fuel and air flow measurement.30th Jun 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0171
Carburetter flow bench equipment, discussing orifices, vacuum pumps, and separator tanks, with comparisons to Vauxhall's methods.30th Jun 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0172
The testing methods for Vauxhall 10 HP and 14 HP carburetters, including the use of a flow bench.30th Jun 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0173
Choke flow testing procedures and the justification for using a dedicated flow rig.30th Jun 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0174


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