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Letter of thanks from John Morris on Fleming's Hotel headed paper.12th Feb 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0114
Petrol tank design, comparing materials and construction methods to reduce weight for a new model.12th Feb 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0115
Comparison table of petrol tank weights for various car models.1st Feb 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0116
Letter to Mr. Morris of S.U. Carburettor Co. regarding injection pumps, suggesting a verbal discussion is preferable.13th Feb 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0117
Letter from The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. to Mr. Robotham regarding the design of a simple 4-cylinder pump.15th Feb 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0118
Standard and special order petrol tank capacities for various car chassis.16th Feb 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0119
Letter to Messrs Baldwin's, Ltd. inquiring about the range, prices, and thicknesses of lead-coated sheet steel.20th Feb 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0120
Enquiry to Messrs Shimwell & Co. Ltd. regarding the supply of lead-coated sheet steel.20th Feb 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0121
Letter of inquiry to Dafen Tinplate & Galvanising Co. Ltd. regarding lead coated sheet steel.20th Feb 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0122
Inquiry to Messrs R.B.Myars & Co. Ltd. regarding the supply and prices of lead coated sheet steel.20th Feb 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0123
Enquiry into the availability and cost of lead-coated sheet metal in light gauges.23th Feb 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0124
Note about a quotation for thin, lead-coated sheet steel, noting its common availability.1st Mar 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0125
Letter to J.N. Morris of The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding the development of a cheap pump unit for an economical car engine.7th Mar 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0126
Gum deposits in petrol tanks from Pool petrol and recommended cleaning solutions.11th Mar 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0127
Letter from S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. discussing fuel injection apparatus and a modified control gear.11th Mar 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0128
Letter from The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding experimental pump units and progress on a new carburetter.12th Mar 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0129
Letter to The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. arranging a meeting to discuss experimental pump units and the science of petrol injection.12th Mar 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0130
Letter from The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. confirming a meeting with W. A. Robotham.16th Mar 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0131
The design of a 'Rippletto' 12-gallon petrol tank, including construction details and weight reduction.17th Apr 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0132
Modifications to the 'Rippletto' petrol tank filler and the enclosure of associated prints.18th Apr 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0133
Letter to S. U. Carburetters arranging a meeting to discuss electrical petrol pumps for a servicing manual.9th May 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0134
Rejection of a Lucas electrically operated petrol reserve tap and the development of a replacement.22th May 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0135
Drawings and parts for flexible petrol pipes, oil fittings, and petrol piping.17th Jun 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0136
Letter discussing the characteristics and disadvantages of a Dickenson vane type pump.9th Sep 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0137
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a cable, pump tests, and arranging a meeting.12th Oct 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0138
Letter from S. Smith & Sons discussing the Dickinson Pump, its inventor, and seeking an opinion on its potential.16th Sep 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0139
Letter requesting the arrangement of tests for an inventor's claims of national importance.13th Sep 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0140
Letter discussing feedback and correct testing methods for a Dickinson High Pressure Oil Pump.12th Sep 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0141
Letter to C.W. Nicholls of S. Smith & Sons Ltd. regarding the completion of a pump test and arranging a meeting.16th Oct 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0142
Requesting the dispatch of one B.V petrol pump on loan to Leyland Motors Ltd.16th Oct 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0143
Letter to A.C. Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. requesting particulars of mechanical petrol pumps for a range of cars.17th Oct 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0144
Letter from S. Smith & Sons deferring a visit to discuss the results of Bendix pump tests.18th Oct 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0145
Continuation sheet of a letter from S. Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd.1st Aug 1926Box 149 \ 3  scan0146
Telegram regarding a visit and a lunch invitation.1st Aug 1926Box 149 \ 3  scan0147
Telegram from Robotham arranging a meeting in Derby with Nicholls, Smith & Sons.19th Oct 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0148
Thank you letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a recent visit and discussions on equipment supply.24th Oct 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0149
Experimental department report on performance tests of a Fluid Transfer Fuel Pump (Diekinson's).28th Oct 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0150
Tests carried out on a fluid transfer fuel pump supplied by Messrs Fluid Transfer Ltd.28th Oct 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0151
Description of tests conducted on a pump, detailing various delivery, depression, and vacuum performance characteristics.28th Oct 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0152
Comparison of fuel pump performance, referencing tests MT.200 and MT.201.28th Oct 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0153
Performance comparison and post-test condition report for three different pump types.24th Oct 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0154
Drawing of a fluid transfer fuel pump, single rotor type, with a cutaway view of the patent bye-pass valve.24th Oct 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0155
Performance graph for a fluid transfer fuel pump, showing delivery rate versus pump RPM under various conditions.24th Oct 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0156
Performance graph for a fluid transfer fuel pump, plotting delivery rates against inlet depression and altitude.21th Oct 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0157
Performance graph for a fluid transfer fuel pump, plotting delivery rate against delivery pressure.21th Oct 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0158
Invoice from Smith's English Clocks Ltd. for a Sectric St. Ermin Green clock.25th Oct 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0159
Thank you letter for a desk clock and a cover letter for a report on the Dickenson pump.31th Oct 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0160
Letter to The S.U. Co. Ltd. concerning the development and testing of a plunger-type electrical petrol pump.3rd Dec 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0161
The failure of the 'B' Side of a 2-B-50 petrol pump.13th Dec 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0162
Letter to S.U. Carburetter Co. regarding the discontinuation of experimental work on petrol pumps and ordering replacement diaphragm units.18th Dec 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0163
Letter from The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. discussing the pre-war development and issues with a small plunger pump.6th Dec 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0164
Letter from S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding corrosion of a zinc filter bowl and pump noise issues.19th Dec 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0165
Request to issue an official order to the S.U. Carburetter Co., Ltd. for petrol pump diaphragm units.19th Dec 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0166
Series of tests for the 3.B.50 chassis, focusing on brake judder, wear, and cooling.24th Dec 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0167
Outlining further tests on wheel hubs, brake drums, and issues with an A.C. pump.24th Dec 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0168
Letter from S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding the free-of-charge conversion of diaphragms.24th Dec 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0169
Investigation into the failure of the 'B' side of a petrol pump.30th Dec 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0170
Investigation into the failure of the 'B' side of a 2-B.50 petrol pump.27th Dec 1940Box 149 \ 3  scan0171
Letter of inquiry to The Correct Depth Gauge Co. regarding a petrol pump for testing.6th May 1941Box 149 \ 3  scan0172
Urgent request to A.C. Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. for a mechanical petrol pump with specific performance criteria.6th May 1941Box 149 \ 3  scan0173
Test instructions for an S.U. Quad Petrol Pump with hot petrol.21th May 1941Box 149 \ 3  scan0174
Listing seven suggestions for motor car improvements following a vehicle breakdown.11th May 1941Box 149 \ 3  scan0175
Letter to the Self-Priming Pump & Engineering Co., Ltd. regarding test results of their David type petrol pump.7th Jun 1941Box 149 \ 3  scan0176
Issues and developments regarding petrol pumps, axle failures, steering, and propeller shafts.28th May 1941Box 149 \ 3  scan0177
Gearbox failures, tyre performance, and pivot tightening issues.28th May 1941Box 149 \ 3  scan0178
Letter to Self-Priming Pump & Engineering Co. Ltd. to order four P.12a Mk.II petrol pump units after a successful test.19th Aug 1941Box 149 \ 3  scan0179
The design and production of a special 23-gallon petrol tank for the Senior Range and Bentley B chassis.9th Jan 1942Box 149 \ 3  scan0180
Statement on the use of petrol for private cars and transport vehicles for the period 29.03.1942 to 03.04.1942.7th Apr 1942Box 149 \ 3  scan0181
Stoneguards for a special 23-gallon petrol tank for the Senior Range.8th Apr 1942Box 149 \ 3  scan0182
Statement on petrol used by private and transport vehicles for the period 4.4.42 to 10.4.42 inclusive.11th Apr 1942Box 149 \ 3  scan0183
Statement on petrol used by private and transport vehicles from 11.4.42 to 17.4.42.18th Apr 1942Box 149 \ 3  scan0184
Weekly return of petrol used by departmental private cars and transport vehicles.30th Apr 1942Box 149 \ 3  scan0185
Statement on petrol used by private and transport vehicles for the period 18.4.42 to 24.4.42.30th Apr 1942Box 149 \ 3  scan0186
Record of fuel allocation for personnel's private cars.30th Apr 1942Box 149 \ 3  scan0187
Statement on petrol used by private cars and transport vehicles at the Clan Foundry, Belper.11th May 1942Box 149 \ 3  scan0188
Request to manufacture six brackets (part LeC.5191) with rubber mountings for the petrol pumps.2nd Oct 1936Box 149 \ 4  scan0001
The failure analysis of an S.U. Petrol Pump from Jack Barclay's Trials Car.2nd Oct 1936Box 149 \ 4  scan0002
Report attributing the causes of failure in both offside and nearside pumps.2nd Oct 1936Box 149 \ 4  scan0003
Noisy pumps and instructions for handling them at Cricklewood and Paris.2nd Oct 1936Box 149 \ 4  scan0004
Letter to S.U. Company Ltd. concerning petrol pipe connection caps, progress on high lift pumps for the Phantom III, and silencing existing pumps.3rd Oct 1936Box 149 \ 4  scan0005
Letter regarding the failure of G.3 diaphragms during testing and arranging a follow-up meeting.3rd Oct 1936Box 149 \ 4  scan0006
Request for a report on the performance of an S.U. Petrol pump with a silencing washer and G-3 diaphragms.5th Oct 1936Box 149 \ 4  scan0007
The testing and performance of a faulty Special S.U. Petrol Pump.6th Oct 1936Box 149 \ 4  scan0008
Petrol pump failures traced to faulty wireless condensors.6th Oct 1936Box 149 \ 4  scan0009
Notice regarding the dual-unit petrol pump design and the importance of routine checks.7th Oct 1936Box 149 \ 4  scan0010
Previously circulated Depot Sheet concerning the checking of S.U. Petrol Pumps.8th Oct 1936Box 149 \ 4  scan0011
Letter to The S.U. Company Ltd. arranging a meeting for the following day.8th Oct 1936Box 149 \ 4  scan0012
S.U. Petrol Pumps for the Phantom III, indicating the availability of a test rig for vapour lock work.9th Oct 1936Box 149 \ 4  scan0013
Testing an S.U. Petrol Pump as fitted to the Phantom III.2nd Oct 1936Box 149 \ 4  scan0014
Petrol pump performance tests, comparing delivery times at various temperatures using Pratt's Ethyl Petrol.2nd Oct 1936Box 149 \ 4  scan0015
Test report on fuel pump failures due to temperature, comparing standard and high lift pumps.2nd Oct 1936Box 149 \ 4  scan0016
Test results for various fuel pumps' ability to deal with vapour and the effects of temperature.2nd Oct 1936Box 149 \ 4  scan0017
Test results and analysis of standard pump performance with shortened stroke and G.3 diaphragms.2nd Oct 1936Box 149 \ 4  scan0018
Petrol pump issues concerning warped valves and circlip failures, with recommendations for material changes and optimal pump placement.2nd Oct 1936Box 149 \ 4  scan0019
Schematic diagram of an S.U. Petrol Pump Test Rig.2nd Oct 1936Box 149 \ 4  scan0020
Graph comparing the delivery performance of a High Lift (Ex 1) pump and a Standard pump at various temperatures.18th Aug 1936Box 149 \ 4  scan0021
Graph comparing the petrol delivery performance of an 'EX I Pump' versus a 'Standard S.U. Pump' at various temperatures.18th Aug 1936Box 149 \ 4  scan0022
Graph comparing the performance of various fuel pumps at different temperatures using Pratts Ethyl fuel.19th Aug 1936Box 149 \ 4  scan0023
Performance graph comparing different pump diaphragms against petrol temperature.20th Aug 1936Box 149 \ 4  scan0024
Letter from The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd discussing pump silencing and hammering issues.5th Oct 1936Box 149 \ 4  scan0025


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