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Letter to H.M. Hobson Components Ltd. regarding issues with Esso Ethyl fuel used in an endurance test, describing its gummy state and black deposits.28th Jan 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0014
Letter to the S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding modifications to an HP pump, focusing on spindle diameter limits and a new guide bush.31th Jan 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0015
Standardisation of petrol pumps for the Phantom III and Wraith C series models.4th Feb 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0016
Letter to The Avon India Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding a perished petrol pipe.7th Feb 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0017
Letter from H.M. Hobson Ltd. arranging a meeting to discuss a failed pump and a laboratory report.8th Feb 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0018
Letter to a supplier regarding sticking petrol gauge tank units, possibly caused by French fuel.8th Feb 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0019
Letter from Avon India Rubber Co. Ltd. acknowledging receipt of a petrol pipe sample for testing.9th Feb 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0020
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding tests on tank unit bearings and their resistance to stickiness in fuel.10th Feb 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0021
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding trouble with rubber connections in a tank and a sticking bearing.11th Feb 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0022
Letter to S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. about endurance testing on petrol pumps, focusing on spark quenching and contact point wear.11th Feb 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0023
Letter concerning test results for a standard HP pump and urging the delivery of cast iron HP pumps on order.11th Feb 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0024
Comparison of petrol tank specifications for B.5 and B.50 models.17th Feb 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0025
Letter to S.Smith & Sons Ltd. regarding graphite bearings, fuel tests, and potential design modifications.17th Feb 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0026
Letter to S.U. Carburetter Co. regarding pump endurance testing, wear analysis, and enclosing oscillogram prints.18th Feb 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0027
Report discussing optimum electrical resistance and its effect on sparking and voltage in a non-inductive circuit.21th Feb 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0028
Letter from S. Smith & Sons concerning a complaint about Petrol Tank Attachment failures on the 'Wraith' model.21th Feb 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0029
Continuation page of a letter from S. Smith & Sons to W.A. Robotham Esq.21th Feb 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0030
The standardisation of HP petrol pumps for the Phantom III, making them interchangeable with C series Wraith pumps.21th Feb 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0031
Request for a sample of synthetic rubber tubing for testing with various fuels.22th Feb 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0032
Analysis of petrol pump current and voltage conditions using oscillograms, comparing different coil housings and a patented modification.24th Feb 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0033
Performance characteristics of a low-resistance electrical circuit, focusing on current, voltage, and component wear.24th Feb 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0034
Oscillogram curves for S.U. high-pressure petrol pumps comparing performance with and without resistance.10th Feb 1934Box 149 \ 3  scan0035
Blueprint of circuit diagrams for main and auxiliary contacts.27th Feb 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0036
Letter from The Avon India Rubber Co. Ltd. confirming they will make a length of synthetic rubber tubing.27th Feb 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0037
Letter to H.M. Hobson Components Ltd. regarding the dispatch of an 18-gallon petrol tank.1st Mar 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0038
Letter from H.M. Hobson Components Ltd. regarding the receipt of an 18-gallon petrol tank and the fitting of a Hobson K-S Telegage.3rd Mar 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0039
Letter from a rubber supplier regarding two samples of tubing being produced.8th Mar 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0040
The development and standardisation of a Tufnol guide bush for the High-Pressure S.U. Petrol Pump.11th Mar 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0041
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding failures of petrol gauge tank attachments on the 'Wraith' chassis.20th Mar 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0042
Continuation letter from S. Smith & Sons to W.A. Robotham confirming reimbursement for conversion work on a cost basis.20th Mar 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0043
Preference for how an order of tubing should be divided.20th Mar 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0044
Repair, testing, and stocking of various S.U. fuel pumps.24th Mar 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0045
Examination report on faulty HP SU petrol pumps, listing faults against chassis and pump numbers.25th Mar 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0046
Pump failures attributed to careless assembly and procedural errors.25th Mar 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0047
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the repair of a tank attachment from chassis WRB-23 and the supply of a free replacement unit.27th Mar 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0048
Letter from S. Smith & Sons concerning a suggested modification to petrol gauge tank attachments.27th Mar 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0049
Dispute with S.U. Company over the warranty and repair of petrol pumps.28th Mar 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0050
The cost and process of repairing pumps, including a proposal for a flat rate repair charge.28th Mar 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0051
Requesting authority to arrange repair work and for the order office to obtain prices.28th Mar 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0052
Letter from The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. querying specifications for an order of 350 Petrol Pump Assemblies.28th Mar 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0053
Letter from The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. requesting a blueprint assembly for a pump.30th Mar 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0054
Letter to the S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. specifying requirements for an order of 350 pumps.30th Mar 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0055
Requesting disposal instructions for rejected petrol pump coil housings.6th Apr 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0056
Rejected petrol pump parts, specifically coil housings, awaiting disposal instructions.14th Apr 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0057
Letter to S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding olive joint fittings for petrol pumps.19th Apr 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0058
Petrol pump failures, their causes, and repair procedures.26th Apr 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0059
Repair and replacement specifications for petrol pump parts.2nd May 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0060
Correspondence page from 'The Autocar' magazine discussing various motoring topics.5th May 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0061
Page from 'The Autocar' magazine, featuring correspondence on topics including insurance, tyres, road quality, and a parliamentary bill on mountain access.5th May 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0062
The condition of an S.U. Petrol Pump after a 50,300-mile test.15th May 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0063
Inspection report on a pump, water excluding sleeves, and other general components after mileage.15th May 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0064
Scheme to repair petrol pumps at the Works, detailing the required parts and stock levels.16th May 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0065
List of percentage requirements for pump repair parts and an update on a modified pump.16th May 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0066
Comparative parts list table for components across various Bentley and Rolls-Royce car models.16th May 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0067
Parts compatibility list for various models including Bentley, 25/30, High Pressure Wraith P.III, and Modified HP Bentley V.16th May 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0068
Return of S.U. Neoprene Diaphragm Assemblies due to the supplied material not being to specification.20th May 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0069
Letter from S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding an incorrect diaphragm supplied for pump sets on order 846246.23th May 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0070
Letter to The S.U. Co. Ltd. requesting a replacement for a faulty Cast Iron HP petrol pump.2nd Jun 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0071
Letter from S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. advising on the return of a cast iron HP petrol pump.7th Jun 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0072
Issues and performance testing of petrol pump diaphragm assemblies.10th Jun 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0073
The resistance of Neoprene to Discol and the conditions for accepting Neoprene assemblies.10th Jun 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0074
Letter to The S.U. Co. Ltd. regarding an urgent order for diaphragm assemblies and incorrect packing ring dimensions.10th Jun 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0075
Letter to The S.U. Co. Ltd. concerning revised specifications for pumps PP.16.L and PP.19.L.15th Jun 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0076
Instruction that petrol pump repairs will be carried out at the Works in future.26th Jun 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0077
Material changes for petrol pump diaphragms, specifically a switch to Neoprene Fabric.27th Jun 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0078
Letter from The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. concerning the supply of diaphragm assemblies for high-pressure pumps.28th Jun 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0079
Letter from The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. concerning two experimental pumps and an investigation into water hammer noise.3rd Jul 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0080
Official order for Neoprene and white diaphragms.4th Jul 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0081
Letter from S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. enclosing pump specifications and detailing a change in diaphragm assembly.6th Jul 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0082
Proposal to change petrol pumps to a cast iron coil housing and neoprene diaphragm design for the next 100 Wraith chassis.6th Jul 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0083
Issue with the petrol tank's filling vent causing regurgitation and partial filling.6th Jul 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0084
Letter to The S.U. Co. Ltd. altering the specification for high-pressure diaphragms to be made of 3 layers of .030' Neoprene fabric.6th Jul 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0085
Replacement of oil silk diaphragms with Neoprene diaphragms in petrol pumps.6th Jul 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0086
Querying the replacement policy for S.U. Petrol Pumps, specifically whether older types should be replaced irrespective of a complaint.10th Jul 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0087
Standardization of petrol tank sizes and the considerations for different models and markets.11th Jul 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0088
Clarifying the policy on fitting Neoprene diaphragms to new pumps and those returned for repair.12th Jul 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0089
Requesting the return of a petrol filler head sample to Wilmot Breedon Ltd.14th Jul 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0090
Request to dispatch a petrol gauge unit to S. Smith & Sons for the attention of Mr. Russell.15th Jul 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0091
Letter to a supplier regarding the return and replacement of a flush-fitting filler sample due to design issues.15th Jul 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0092
Letter from the Experimental Department requesting particulars of mechanical pumps from AC Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. Ltd.17th Jul 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0093
Letter from S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding a new unassembled high-pressure pump for a Bentley.19th Jul 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0094
Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. regarding a faulty single wire type petrol gauge returned for inspection.21th Jul 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0095
Letter to S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding a satisfactory petrol pump assembly and a query about a change in its Neoprene diaphragms.22th Jul 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0096
Letter from S.U. Carburetter Co. confirming an order for 200 new pumps and addressing a query about fibre packing.24th Jul 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0097
Letter to S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding a query on a packing piece for an armature assembly.26th Jul 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0098
The issue of an official order for one petrol pump.28th Jul 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0099
Difficulties with the 10.B.V. petrol filler due to incorrect vent pipe fitting.22th Mar 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0100
Making the 22-gallon petrol tank standard for the Bentley V Chassis.1st Sep 1939Box 149 \ 3  scan0101
Experimenting with aluminium petrol tanks for cars and seeking recommendations for manufacturers.9th Jan 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0102
Request to investigate troubles with Neoprene diaphragm petrol pumps.11th Jan 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0103
Letter to S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding a complaint about expanding Neoprene Fabric diaphragms.12th Jan 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0104
Letter from S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding Neoprene diaphragm failures and swelling in pumps.13th Jan 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0105
Continuation page of a letter from The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. concerning diaphragm issues due to a possible change in fuel.17th Jan 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0106
Letter to The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding the supply of Neoprene diaphragms and red washers.17th Jan 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0107
Recommending potential suppliers for petrol tanks.19th Jan 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0108
Confirming design changes for a petrol tank, including material thickness and component removal.8th Feb 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0109
Letter from Fleming's Hotel regarding proposals for direct injection systems.11th Jan 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0110
Letter discussing challenges in developing direct injection technology, including patents and third-party agreements.11th Jan 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0111
Letter on Fleming's Hotel stationery discussing a business offer from The Rover Co and negotiations with Morris Motors.11th Jan 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0112
Letter discussing fuel injection prospects, pump and control gear design, and placing orders for parts.11th Jan 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0113


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