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Report investigating a machine failure, attributing the cause to a worn jig and faulty workmanship.7th Apr 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0226
Request for details regarding G.5 petrol pump failures and a defective switch.7th Apr 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0227
The examination of a petrol pump from chassis 3-AZ-22, investigating a complaint of poor delivery.7th Apr 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0228
Request to issue official orders for diaphragm assemblies and rubber pieces.8th Apr 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0229
The porosity and leakage issues of S.U. petrol pump diaphragms, detailing results from endurance tests.8th Apr 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0230
Testing alternative materials, such as synthetic rubber and oiled silk, for fuel pump diaphragms to resist alcohol-based fuels.8th Apr 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0231
Order for three S.U. Petrol pumps for the Phantom III.9th Apr 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0232
Sample pump from S.U.Co., discussing issues with C & A washers and plugs.9th Apr 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0233
Letter to The S.U. Company Ltd. regarding returned Bentley petrol pumps for inspection.9th Apr 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0234
Report on petrol pumps after 10,000 miles and a proposal to fit new diaphragms.13th Apr 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0235
Request to order S.U. double unit petrol pumps and G.5. oil silk diaphragm assemblies.14th Apr 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0236
Faults with returned petrol pumps and an investigation into a Bentley 'driving dog knock'.14th Apr 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0237
Letter to The S.U. Company Ltd. regarding faults found in multiple pumps after testing.15th Apr 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0238
Page 2 of a letter confirming an order for double pumps and oil silk diaphragms.15th Apr 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0239
The dispatch of three petrol pumps to the S.U. Company for examination and repair.15th Apr 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0240
Requesting an official order for two pieces of rubber from the British Goodrich Rubber Co.16th Apr 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0241
S.U. petrol pump failures due to wood shavings.16th Apr 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0242
Letter from S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. discussing pump testing issues and test apparatus.17th Apr 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0243
Use and thickness of C. & A. washers in petrol pumps.19th Apr 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0244
Configuration of mechanical and electrical petrol pumps for the Wraith engine.20th Apr 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0245
Follow-up report on petrol pump diaphragm failures on a Bentley due to incompatibility with Discol fuel, proposing a new material.20th Apr 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0246
Confirming the decision to add a mechanical petrol pump to Wraith and Bentley models due to the unreliability of electric pumps.21th Apr 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0247
Instructions for replacing the diaphragms in the S.U. petrol pump.22th Apr 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0248
Instructions for replacing a unit, securing a contact cover, and withdrawing a forked wedge.23th Apr 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0249
Urgent request to manufacture 12 nickel-plated unions for S.U. petrol pumps to fit a Wraith pump onto a 25/30 chassis.23th Apr 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0250
Request to manufacture 12 brass unions for S.U. petrol pumps.23th Apr 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0251
Letter to The SU Co. Ltd. proposing a new procedure for replacing pump diaphragms.23th Apr 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0252
25/30 HP S.U. petrol pump and oil silk diaphragms.24th Apr 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0253
Instructions for changing diaphragms on G.5 S.U. pumps after 10,000 miles.24th Apr 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0254
Letter to the AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. Ltd. requesting performance curves for a 'T' type fuel pump and inquiring about the production of an 'AJ' type pump.26th Apr 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0255
Specification update regarding the addition of a mechanical petrol pump to the Wraith III and Phantom III Series 2 chassis.26th Apr 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0256
Request to issue an official order to the S.U. Company for one spherical single unit pump.27th Apr 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0257
The return of an S.U. single unit pump, a spherical double pump, and G.5. diaphragms assemblies.27th Apr 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0258
The despatch of an attached petrol pump to Mr. Crawford for Sg's car.27th Apr 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0259
Arranging for parts to be ready for fitting the 3rd pump scheme, LeC.5378.28th Apr 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0260
Under-bonnet temperature readings for the petrol pumps on a 35-EX Phantom III.28th Apr 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0261
Questioning the received wisdom that spare petrol pumps must be kept wet with petrol to remain functional.28th Apr 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0262
Withdrawal of standardisation sheet X.no.1263 and its replacement for a pump scheme on the Phantom III.28th Apr 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0263
Deterioration of spare petrol pumps and their diaphragms when stored under the bonnet without petrol.29th Apr 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0264
Examination report on the issues found with S.U. petrol pumps for a Phantom III vehicle.2nd May 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0265
Conflicting reports on petrol pump failures due to vapour lock on car 35-EX.4th May 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0266
Production and delivery schedule for S.U. petrol pumps.5th May 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0267
Petrol pump vapourisation investigation for car 35-EX.5th May 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0268
Performance and testing of petrol pumps, referencing a 12,482-mile test on car 34-EX.5th May 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0269
Request for the approximate cost of making an S.U. magnet pot from mild steel.6th May 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0270
Requesting a new scheme for routing the petrol and exhaust pipes on the Phantom III and Wraith chassis.10th May 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0271
Proposal to replace the two-piece petrol pump bracket with a one-piece die-casting on the 25/30 HP chassis, foregoing the usual road test.10th May 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0272
Experimental work on petrol pumps to address vapour lock issues for the 'Nairobi car'.14th May 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0273
Letter from The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding a guarantee on diaphragms.14th May 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0274
Follow-up letter to AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. Ltd. requesting particulars for a T type pump.19th May 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0275
Request to complete the scheme for fitting an A.C. combined vacuum and fuel pump to the Wraith engine.20th May 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0276
Ongoing vapour lock troubles with the Phantom III model, referencing previous conference minutes and test results.20th May 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0277
Engine stalling and restarting issues experienced in traffic.20th May 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0278
Letter from AC-Sphinx regarding delayed delivery curves for 'T' type pumps.20th May 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0279
Letter from AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. Ltd. regarding blueprints for a fuel pump.19th May 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0280
Graph of vapor lock tests on an AC combination fuel pump and vacuum booster on a 1935 Pontiac Six.1st Jul 1935Box 149 \ 4  scan0281
Chart detailing vapor lock test results for an AC combination fuel pump and vacuum booster on a 1935 Pontiac Six.1st Nov 1935Box 149 \ 4  scan0282
Performance chart for a Type AJ pump showing delivery and static pressure against speed.14th May 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0283
Letter from AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. regarding the shipping of a type 'AJ' combined fuel pump sample from their associates in Flint, Michigan.14th May 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0284
Continuation sheet from AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. regarding the dispatch of a filter and instrument panel.5th Apr 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0285
Performance results of a pump test.5th Apr 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0286
Graph showing the output and pressure curve from a test on a 'T' type fuel pump.20th May 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0287
The order of tools for producing a forging shown on an attached drawing.22th May 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0288
Technical report on vapour lock and petrol pump troubles, detailing the problem's evolution and future testing plans.22th May 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0289
Letter to Superflexit Ltd. reporting on the results of a 20,000-mile test on a flexible petrol pipe from a Phantom III.24th May 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0290
Requesting the dispatch of a flexible pipe to Superflexit Ltd.24th May 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0291
Letter from S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding a set of case-hardened steel rollers.25th May 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0292
Request for the petrol pumps from vehicle 37-EX for examination and repair.27th May 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0293
Inquiry to James Booth Ltd. regarding the properties and price of Beryllium Bronzes for use as rollers.27th May 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0294
Letter from Superflexit detailing the examination of a special Petrol Pipe from a Phantom III chassis.28th May 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0295
Letter from Superflexit Limited concerning the presence of cellulose in filters and tubes.28th May 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0296
Design change for the brass fittings on an S.U. pump.28th May 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0297
Letter to The S.U. Company Ltd. regarding nuts and unions for Bentley pumps.28th May 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0298
Letter to The S.U. Company Ltd. apologising for not sending the requested nuts.29th May 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0299
Confirming a discussion about the supply programme for Phantom III petrol pumps.31th May 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0300
Request for the return of a high-pressure pump from car 38-EX for examination and to provide the car's total mileage.31th May 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0301
Petrol starvation tests conducted on car model 35-EX, under various temperature conditions.31th May 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0302
Tests investigating engine hesitation and high-speed fuel starvation due to petrol temperature.31th May 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0303
Analysis of fuel pipe placement and its effect on vehicle performance and vapour lock.31th May 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0304
Test results and analysis regarding temperature reduction and fuel starvation by repositioning a pipe outside the vehicle frame.31th May 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0305
Requesting a cutter be ground on the inside diameter to .605' concentric with the outside diameter.31th May 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0306
Service troubles report for Bentley 3 ½ and 4 ¼ Litre models from the week ending May 29th.2nd Jun 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0307
Use of aluminium washers versus copper asbestos washers for joints.2nd Jun 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0308
Requesting the despatch of 24 magnet pots for Phantom III high pressure pumps to the S.U. Company.2nd Jun 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0309
Cover letter for an enclosed list of S.U. petrol pumps removed from Bentley chassis during May 1937.3rd Jun 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0310
List of S.U. petrol pumps removed from Bentley chassis during May 1937, detailing complaints and speedometer readings.2nd Jun 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0311
Instruction to change the diaphragm specification from two layers of oil silk to a single layer due to trapped air issues.3rd Jun 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0312
Official order for 200 pumps from the S.U. Company.3rd Jun 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0313
Request for the manufacture of two types of end cutters and 48 cyanide hardened steel rollers.3rd Jun 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0314
Letter to The S.U. Company Ltd. confirming a change to the number of oil silk layers used in diaphragms.3rd Jun 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0315
Letter to S.U. Co. Ltd. requesting an alteration to the armature diameter for high-pressure pumps.4th Jun 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0316
Letter to James Booth & Co. Ltd. requesting a quotation for Beryllium bronze rods.4th Jun 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0317
The examination and repair of failed S.U. petrol pumps from vehicle 3-AX-99.4th Jun 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0318
Supply schedule and issues with S.U. petrol pumps for the Phantom III frame.4th Jun 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0319
Status update on the production and supply of high-pressure pumps and cost analysis for magnet pots.2nd Jun 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0320
The examination of S.U. petrol pumps from vehicle 3-AX-99, detailing a failure and subsequent repair.4th Jun 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0321
Letter chasing the delivery of a combined vacuum and fuel pump from AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. Ltd.5th Jun 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0322
The examination and faults found in an S.U. Petrol Pump from chassis 3-AZ-63.5th Jun 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0323
Conclusion from an examination regarding a customer's unit failure, possibly page 2 of a report.5th Jun 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0324
Ordering and fitting of high-pressure petrol pumps for the Phantom III to address vapour trouble.7th Jun 1937Box 149 \ 4  scan0325


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