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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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Request for a Spectre Fuel Pump casting, and a Filter and Tap, for testing purposes.31th Oct 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0071
Letter to The S.U. Company regarding a large capacity fuel pump casting for Bentley petrol piping.14th Nov 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0072
Letter inquiring about the English agency for 'Romec' petrol pumps.19th Nov 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0073
Modifications to the Spectre Fuel Pump to create a standard pump for multiple car models.28th Nov 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0074
Letter to The S.U. Company Ltd. regarding issues with noisy fuel pumps.5th Dec 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0075
The failure of a 3-B-IV Petrol Pump and the need for investigation.31th Dec 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0076
Letter to Mr. Skinner of The S.U. Company Ltd. proposing a meeting to discuss Fuel Pumps.7th Jan 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0077
Letter to The S.U. Co. Ltd. concerning failures and potential improvements for the Bentley petrol pump.8th Jan 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0078
Page 2 of a letter regarding the responsibility for S.U. Products on a Bentley.8th Jan 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0079
Letter from The S.U. Company regarding a delay in responding to correspondence about pumps.9th Jan 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0080
Anti-corrosion treatment for S.U. fuel pump and carburettor parts.11th Jan 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0081
Request to The S.U. Company Ltd. for new type diaphragms and Bakelite valves for fuel pump comparison.14th Jan 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0082
Letter from The S.U. Company discussing the process and cost of manufacturing pumps.14th Jan 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0083
Letter to The S.U. Company Ltd. regarding a Coil Housing and Armature, and tests on a noisy pump for a Bentley car.17th Jan 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0084
Dispatch memo regarding a hydraulic pump arm being sent to Messrs. Smith & Sons Ltd.17th Jan 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0085
Letter to S.U. Company Ltd. requesting prints and dimensions for fuel pump components for modification purposes.18th Jan 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0086
Letter from The S.U. Company regarding the receipt of a letter and the dispatch of a coil housing and armature.16th Jan 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0087
Letter from The S.U. Company regarding blueprints and pump body specifications.21th Jan 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0088
Letter to The S.U. Company regarding a petrol pump diaphragm and carburettor flooding issues on the Bentley.22th Jan 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0089
Letter from The S.U. Company regarding a leaking diaphragm and a new float chamber design.24th Jan 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0090
Letter to The S.U. Company Ltd. regarding the supply of Diaphragms and Valves for an Aircraft Fuel Pump.26th Jan 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0091
Letter to The S.U. Company Ltd. requesting two Bentley Pump Coils and two rough castings of the coil housing.29th Jan 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0092
Request for drawings to be made for a new pressure pump electrical unit to improve efficiency.29th Jan 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0093
Letter to The S.U. Company Ltd. concerning the receipt and modification of pump components and a Bentley float chamber.31th Jan 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0094
Letter discussing a modification, offering to forward another print or to discuss the matter with Mr. Elliott.31th Jan 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0095
Requesting the machining of two Fuel Pump Coil Housing Castings.4th Feb 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0096
Request to make and finish one Spectre fuel pump casting for test bed purposes with the Spectre engine.9th Feb 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0097
The potential outsourcing of Spectre petrol pump components to S.U's.21th Feb 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0098
The transfer of patterns for a Spectre Fuel Pump Casting to an external supplier.22th Feb 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0099
Requesting an official order to the S.U. Co. for a fuel pump, minus the body casting.23th Feb 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0100
Letter to The S.U. Company Ltd. requesting a price quote for fuel pumps.26th Feb 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0101
Production of stainless steel unions and the difficulties the S.U. Co. have with the material.27th Feb 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0102
Requesting an official order for the completion of a Fuel Pump Body sent to the S.U. Co.28th Feb 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0103
Arranging the despatch of a fuel pump body to the S.U. Company in Birmingham for completion.28th Feb 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0104
Letter to The S.U. Company Ltd. regarding a pump body, aircraft fuel pump pressure, and stainless steel unions.28th Feb 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0105
The rubber mounting of a fuel pump and inclusion of a flexible pipe for the Spectre 3 car.8th Mar 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0106
Isolating a fuel pump from the dashboard with a new rubber mounting for vehicle 5-B-IV.12th Mar 1936Box 149 \ 1  scan0107
Payment authorization for an invoice from the S.U. Company for a Dual Pressure Pump Body.12th Mar 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0108
Letter to The S.U. Company Ltd. requesting the supply of two modified electrical pump units.14th Mar 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0109
Authorising payment for an invoice from the S.U. Company for supplying parts for a Dual Pressure Pump Body.18th Mar 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0110
Letter from The S.U. Company regarding supplying a Bentley pump to an agent in Monaco.18th Mar 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0111
Sourcing Petroflex piping, considering a change of supplier from Power Flexible Co. to Gabriel Mfg. Co. for a 50% cost saving.18th Mar 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0112
Letter to T.C. Skinner of The S.U. Company regarding the supply of an S.U. Pump for a Bentley.19th Mar 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0113
Letter to The S.U. Company arranging a meeting in Derby to discuss a modified fuel pump.19th Mar 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0114
Diagram and explanation of the operation of an AC fuel pump.20th Mar 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0115
Letter from The S.U. Company about arranging a service pump for a Rolls-Bentley in Monaco.20th Mar 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0116
Need for more experience with Petroflex piping before standardizing it on other cars.22th Mar 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0117
Confirming the dispatch of a Fuel Pump Body to S.U.Co. in Birmingham for completion.2nd Apr 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0118
Request to issue an official order to the S.U. Co. for the completion of a twin Fuel Pump Unit.2nd Apr 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0119
Letter to The S.U. Company Ltd. concerning the despatch of a large capacity fuel pump body for completion.3rd Apr 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0120
Confirming that all A.C. Petrol Pumps in stores have been scrapped.8th Apr 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0121
Letter to T.C. Skinner of The S.U. Company regarding a large capacity pump body and developments on a new float chamber.10th Apr 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0122
Letter from The S.U. Company apologising for a delayed reply and discussing pump bodies, non-inductively wound coils and float chambers.15th Apr 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0123
Letter to The S.U. Company regarding modifications to a float chamber and fuel pump coils.16th Apr 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0124
Letter from The S.U. Company providing details on the winding and resistance of their coils.25th Apr 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0125
Requesting an alteration to the dashboard bracket to accommodate a fuel pump rubber mounting.25th Apr 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0126
Letter acknowledging receipt of two pump coils for testing and requesting a non-inductively wound coil.30th Apr 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0127
Customer complaints about the petrol feed system on Bentley cars compared to the Autovac system.1st May 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0128
Fitting a new rubber fuel pump mounting with a specific hardness to a list of cars.7th May 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0129
Official order for German Material Diaphragms for Bentley Fuel Pumps.9th May 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0130
Alternative materials for Bentley fuel pump diaphragms and valves, comparing 'German Material' and Bakelite to the standard Horse Gut and brass.13th May 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0131
Petrol feed systems, the incompatibility of the Autovac with certain carburetters, and a new float chamber design.13th May 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0132
Flexible disc for Bentley fuel pumps, requesting a standardisation sheet.14th May 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0133
Letter to the S.U. Company Ltd. regarding carburetter float chambers and other component developments.15th May 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0134
Carburetter flooding issues and the evaluation of alternative petrol feed systems for Spectre and Bentley models.15th May 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0135
Letter from The S.U. Company concerning a delay in dispatching eight remaining diaphragms related to an order.25th May 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0136
Letter from S.U. Company inquiring about a new experimental petrol pipe material to address ongoing issues.27th May 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0137
Letter from The S.U. Company regarding corrosion issues found with a diaphragm material under testing.27th May 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0138
Fitting a rubber mounting to a Spectre Fuel Pump, requiring extra drilling.29th May 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0139
Arranging for samples of flexible petrol piping to be sent for inspection.29th May 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0140
Internal request to order flexible petrol piping for a Bentley and 20/25 HP chassis for testing.30th May 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0141
Letter to The S.U. Company Ltd. regarding a standardisation sheet for G.M. diaphragms.3rd Jun 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0142
Letter to The S.U. Company Limited regarding the production of large capacity pump castings.4th Jun 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0143
Request to fit a fuel pump rubber mounting and a flexible pipe fitting to car Ex.18062.5th Jun 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0144
List of modifications for the Spectre Type Fuel Pump to align with changes made by the S.U. Co.7th Jun 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0145
Letter to The S.U. Company Ltd. regarding German material diaphragms for fuel pumps.12th Jun 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0146
Letter to The S.U. Company Ltd. regarding modifications to large capacity fuel pumps.12th Jun 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0147
Letter from The S.U. Company regarding fuel pump markings and the finish for the Bentley pump.13th Jun 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0148
Requesting an official order for the S.U. Co. to complete a large capacity fuel pump casting.18th Jun 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0149
Letter from The S.U. Company requesting parts for new type pressure pumps as per drawing D.74509.Z.18th Jun 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0150
Letter to The S.U. Company Ltd. regarding parts for a Large Capacity Pump.20th Jun 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0151
Letter from The S.U. Company regarding alterations to a new pump casting, part D.74508.25th Jun 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0152
Requesting the dispatch of parts for the Spectre Fuel Pump to the S.U. Co.27th Jun 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0153
Standardisation sheet for fuel pumps, calling for new diaphragms, non-inductively wound coils, and Bakelite valves.27th Jun 1936Box 149 \ 1  scan0154
Failed attempt to fix vapour lock on the Spectre by insulating the filter, leading to the conclusion that the petrol pumps must be moved.27th Jun 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0155
Request to make three flexible petrol pipes for a 20/25 HP model, complete with modified parts.27th Aug 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0156
Letter to The S.U. Company Ltd. concerning missing drawings and measurements for a Large Capacity Pump.26th Jun 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0157
Letter from The S.U. Company regarding drawing alterations for pumps.29th Jun 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0158
Request to issue an official order to the S.U. Co. for the completion of a large capacity fuel pump.1st Jul 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0159
Proposal to simplify manufacturing of Bentley fuel pump unions and plugs by using aluminum washers instead of cork.3rd Jul 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0160
Complaint about filth in flexible petrol tubing from The Power Flexible Co.4th Jul 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0161
Standardisation of new Bentley petrol pump diaphragms and bakelite valves to improve reliability.13th May 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0162
The standardisation of Bentley parts, detailing costs and production implementation.9th May 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0163
Instruction to modify the 2-S-1 fuel pump on 'Spectre II' with a new rubber mounting and flexible piping.5th Jul 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0164
To Roy detailing the work required for the S.U. Co. to complete a Fuel Pump.5th Jul 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0165
Letter to The S.U. Company Ltd. regarding the standardisation and production of Bentley Fuel Pumps.11th Jul 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0166
Request to measure and create a more suitable length of flexible petrol piping for the Spectre chassis.16th Jul 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0167
Letter discussing petrol supply issues at high altitude and a proposed 'bye-pass' system solution.19th Jul 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0168
Petrol supply failures at high altitude and proposing a solution for a customer complaint.29th Jul 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0169
Customer feedback on the efficiency of electric pumps and suggesting an investigation into competitor pumps used by Fiat, Alpha, and Citroen.1st Aug 1935Box 149 \ 1  scan0170


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