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Continuation page of a letter from The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd.24th Sep 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0046
Letter from H.M. Hobson discussing the limitations and proposed modifications for a K-S Electrical Telegage fuel gauge.24th Sep 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0047
Page 2 of a letter from H.M. Hobson Components Ltd. discussing gauges and instruments.24th Sep 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0048
Blueprint showing three views and dimensions for a circular instrument gauge.27th Sep 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0049
Letter from The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. concerning pump and roller testing and design.27th Sep 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0050
Letter from S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. clarifying modifications to an armature, spindle, and high-pressure pot.30th Sep 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0051
Letter from The Northern Rubber Co. Ltd. responding to an enquiry about a sample of Neoprene Tubing.30th Sep 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0052
Letter to The S.U. Company Ltd. regarding moisture issues with a pump and arranging a test for a replacement.30th Sep 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0053
Page 2 of a letter regarding protection, endurance testing, and rust prevention for pump components.30th Sep 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0054
Letter to H.M. Hobson Components Ltd. regarding fuel gauge issues, calibrations and a replacement request.30th Sep 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0055
Requesting the dispatch of a petrol gauge to H.M. Hobson Components for the attention of Mr. Hughes.1st Oct 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0056
Letter from S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. concerning the examination and testing of two returned pumps.4th Oct 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0057
Letter from H. M. Hobson regarding a K-S Petrol Telegage, a tank for calibration, and an incorrectly returned float.5th Oct 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0058
Request to manufacture one mould in either steel or aluminium for the British Goodrich Company, Burton.7th Oct 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0059
Letter to The S.U. Company Ltd. chasing an advice note for two missing petrol pumps.7th Oct 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0060
Request to make one mould in either steel or aluminium for the British Goodrich Company in Burton.7th Oct 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0061
Official order for a set of petrol pump leather covers that have already been received.7th Oct 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0062
Letter from S. Smith & Sons acknowledging receipt of correspondence concerning a petrol tank.8th Oct 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0063
Official orders for petrol pipe unions and a leather HP petrol pump cover.11th Oct 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0064
Request to make two experimental lamp holders for a petrol pump warning lamp.14th Oct 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0065
Letter to The S.U. Company Ltd. regarding modifications to 30 HP and Bentley pumps, including plating and voltage.14th Oct 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0066
Proposed modification to an arrangement involving a magnet and diaphragms.14th Oct 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0067
Recommending fitting high-pressure petrol pumps to Phantom III cars for the U.S.A. market to prevent vapour lock.14th Oct 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0068
Request to return a Hobson Telegage Tank unit to have a new float fitted.15th Oct 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0069
Letter to H.M. Hobson Components Ltd. regarding a faulty petrol gauge tank unit being returned for repair.15th Oct 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0070
Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. regarding a delayed petrol tank for calibration.15th Oct 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0071
Agreeing to send three sets of high pressure petrol pump parts to the U.S.A. for customer complaints.15th Oct 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0072
Requesting to fit a petrol pump in the frame on a chassis.19th Oct 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0073
Scheme for the petrol pump and piping on the Wraith III chassis.19th Oct 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0074
Letter to The Northern Rubber Company regarding a missing delivery of Neoprene Tubing.20th Oct 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0075
Letter from The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. apologising for a delay in correspondence.21th Oct 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0076
Letter from H.M. Hobson Components regarding an oversight with a cork float and the promise to fit a new one upon receipt of the unit.22th Oct 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0077
Follow-up letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a complaint about inaccurate instruments.22th Oct 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0078
Letter to The S.U. Company Ltd. regarding pump repairs, replacements, and quality control issues.25th Oct 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0079
Instruction memo listing tracings for the revision of oil fittings and petrol pipes for the Wraith III chassis.25th Oct 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0080
The supply of High Pressure Petrol Pumps to the U.S.A. for Phantom III cars.25th Oct 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0081
Parts supply error and clarifying future dispatch requirements for assemblies and washers.26th Oct 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0082
Request to issue an official order to the Northern Rubber Co. for 12 rubber covers for petrol pumps.26th Oct 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0083
Letter from S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. discussing platers, pump terminals, and diaphragm design.26th Oct 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0084
Continuation page of a letter from The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. about a washer and diaphragm assembly.27th Oct 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0085
Letter from S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. discussing issues with pumps, enamel, and terminal tags.27th Oct 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0086
Letter from a rubber company regarding a delivery issue with a sample of Neoprene Tubing.26th Oct 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0087
Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. regarding a wrongly fitted meter and the allocation of a new piece number.27th Oct 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0088
Requesting the alteration of a mould according to an attached sketch.27th Oct 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0089
Request to fit a HP pump and necessary pipes to chassis 28.G.VI.27th Oct 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0090
Letter from S. Smith & Sons acknowledging correspondence and confirming the return of a tank and tank unit.29th Oct 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0091
Letter to The S.U. Company Ltd. discussing proposals for modifying the S.U. HP pump.30th Oct 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0092
Letter discussing the endurance testing of pump No. 1312 and issues with the partial plating process for unions.30th Oct 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0093
Request to fit a new high-pressure petrol pump to a Phantom III trials car.30th Oct 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0094
Letter from The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. discussing component modifications and plating.1st Nov 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0095
Request to obtain and machine two magnet pots for a high pressure petrol pump for experimental purposes.2nd Nov 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0096
Letter to The S.U. Company Ltd. discussing modifications to an HP pump for experimental testing.3rd Nov 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0097
Letter discussing alterations to a pump trunnion and requesting drawings for Bentley pump components.4th Nov 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0098
Petrol supply systems and pump technologies observed at the 1937 Motor Show.4th Nov 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0099
Engine models, lubrication systems, carburettors, and suspension components for various vehicles.4th Nov 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0100
Request for a high pressure petrol pump mounting bracket and fittings for the London Trials Car 3.CP.10.4th Nov 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0101
Instruction to the repair department to despatch an HP petrol pump and plate to Cricklewood.4th Nov 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0102
Letter from The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding modifications to a rectangular trunnion and the provision of associated drawings.5th Nov 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0103
Ordering oil pipes and fittings for the Wraith III chassis.5th Nov 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0104
Responding to questions about the use of Discol fuel and its effect on pump diaphragms.5th Nov 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0105
Statement regarding the maintenance of diaphragms and potential leakage issues.5th Nov 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0106
Requesting an order for six sets of petrol piping and fittings for the Wraith III chassis.8th Nov 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0107
Modifications, trials, and rising complaints regarding S.U. petrol pumps.9th Nov 1937Box 149 \ 6  scan0108
Experiment to use cork-based glands for 20 HP and 40/50 HP water pumps to address leaking issues.4th Jun 1926Box 149a \ 1  scan0001
Standardisation of chassis parts, specifically Jubilee clips for rubber joints.18th Nov 1926Box 149a \ 1  scan0002
The standardisation of spherical unions, indicating dissatisfaction with dimensions and proposing revisions.24th Dec 1926Box 149a \ 1  scan0003
Urgent memo regarding the lightening of Union Connections for aero work before mass production.28th Dec 1926Box 149a \ 1  scan0004
Standardisation proposal for union connections on chassis parts.20th Dec 1926Box 149a \ 1  scan0005
Standardisation sheet with remarks on union connections, specifically the need to lighten them for aero work.9th May 1927Box 149a \ 1  scan0006
Test results and proposed alterations for water pump glands.9th May 1927Box 149a \ 1  scan0007
Diagram and discussion on preventing gland leakage in a pump assembly by coating a bush.16th Jan 1928Box 149a \ 1  scan0008
Design improvements for engine components, particularly the water pump gland, rotor, and cylinder block mounting.16th Jan 1928Box 149a \ 1  scan0009
Stating a preference for a specific water pump design.30th Jan 1928Box 149a \ 1  scan0010
The sending of a drawing for EAC.10 water pump glands.8th Mar 1928Box 149a \ 1  scan0011
Design modifications for the EAC.10 water pump gland.8th Mar 1928Box 149a \ 1  scan0012
Required modifications for the centralised chassis lubrication system.18th May 1928Box 149a \ 1  scan0013
Placement of an Enots oil nipple and the discarding of the Bijur pump.9th May 1928Box 149a \ 1  scan0014
Oil leaks from the water pump drive on the 20 HP model.9th May 1928Box 149a \ 1  scan0015
Investigation into oil leaks from the water pump drive on the 20 HP engine.2nd Jul 1928Box 149a \ 1  scan0016
Design discussion on the water connection elbow pipe for the India 4 chassis, focusing on the depth and shape of bosses.20th Dec 1928Box 149a \ 1  scan0017
Technical note proposing a modification to the 'SS' water pump gland nut to prevent it from loosening.23th Jan 1929Box 149a \ 1  scan0018
Design and features of a valve in the water circulation system, referencing blueprint LeC.2675.20th Feb 1929Box 149a \ 1  scan0019
Difficulties with the 'SS' water circulation drainage system and proposing a solution by altering a water pipe.4th Sep 1929Box 149a \ 1  scan0020
The wear and condition of a nitrided alloy water pump spindle following a test run without lubrication.15th Nov 1929Box 149a \ 1  scan0021
Request to increase the spring poundage of the 20 HP water pump gland by 30% following a 10,000-mile test.4th Apr 1930Box 149a \ 1  scan0022
Proposal for testing and comparing the performance of different water pumps with hot water to investigate flow fall-off at higher temperatures.5th Jun 1930Box 149a \ 1  scan0023
Request to commence tests on the effect of water temperature on flow ahead of a visit from R.A.E.14th Mar 1931Box 149a \ 1  scan0024
Blueprint Lec. 2885, proposing changes to the Japan 3 engine's water pump, drain plug, and water flow scheme.14th Mar 1931Box 149a \ 1  scan0025
Crankcase cover, dynamo, water pump suspension, and pump drive coupling.21th Sep 1931Box 149a \ 1  scan0026
Standardisation of chassis parts for a combined water pump end cover and bend.8th Oct 1931Box 149a \ 1  scan0027
Standardisation form detailing the fitting of a new part to a chassis.21th May 1938Box 149a \ 1  scan0028
Relocation of the water pump bracket .150 nearer to the front of the engine.15th Oct 1931Box 149a \ 1  scan0029
Modification to the position of the pump bracket to facilitate demounting the water pump.21th Oct 1931Box 149a \ 1  scan0030
Communication regarding a modified water connection between the pump and cylinder block.31th Oct 1931Box 149a \ 1  scan0031
Extract regarding the design of the pump connecting and arrangement for J. 3. & Peregrine models.10th Nov 1931Box 149a \ 1  scan0032
Modifying a 20/25 water pump, sending a drawing, and disregarding previous remarks on materials.12th Jan 1932Box 149a \ 1  scan0033
Modifications required for a new Peregrine II radiator matrix.13th Jul 1932Box 149a \ 1  scan0034
Modifying an order for Peregrine II radiators, changing from six sets to three and specifying block types.8th Aug 1932Box 149a \ 1  scan0035
Tests of radiator pressure with different overflow pipe configurations.30th Dec 1932Box 149a \ 1  scan0036
Reuse of hot Dixstampo forgings for the Peregrine radiator.6th Jan 1933Box 149a \ 1  scan0037


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