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Cover note forwarding a copy of a letter sent to Messrs. S.U. Co.9th Oct 1933Box 163 \ 1  img015
Letter to The S.U. Company confirming the results of a discussion regarding various technical points.7th Oct 1933Box 163 \ 1  img016
List of proposed and agreed-upon modifications for an electrical component's assembly and materials.7th Oct 1933Box 163 \ 1  img017
List of agreed design changes for pump components, including studs, nuts, vent holes, and shrouds.7th Oct 1933Box 163 \ 1  img018
Fitting of vertical suction tubes and the inclusion of a fuse for each pump.7th Oct 1933Box 163 \ 1  img019
Location of a bakelite moulding on a pump body and a proposed design revision.9th Oct 1933Box 163 \ 1  img020
Requesting prices for 185 complete electric petrol pumps for the 3.5 Litre Bentley, listing the associated drawing numbers.10th Oct 1933Box 163 \ 1  img021
Letter from Simms Motor Units Ltd. regarding an unsuitable sample petrol filter.8th Mar 1934Box 163 \ 1  img022
Letter to S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. questioning the design of contact points in petrol pumps.2nd Jul 1934Box 163 \ 1  img023
The resistance values of S.U. petrol pump windings.5th Jul 1934Box 163 \ 1  img025
Production standstill due to delays with S.U. petrol pumps.29th Aug 1934Box 163 \ 1  img026
Specification for modification of a S-B-IV chassis prior to 10,000 miles trials.27th Oct 1934Box 163 \ 1  img027
Parts list and modification instructions for front springs, oil pipes, front axle control, and rear axle.22th Oct 1934Box 163 \ 1  img028
List of modifications and parts for vehicle components including brakes, exhaust, and suspension.22th Oct 1934Box 163 \ 1  img029
List of modifications and associated part numbers for rear brakes, a petrol pump, and a water pump.3rd Mar 1936Box 163 \ 1  img030
Internal order memo for an ACFIL pump for the Electrical Experimental Laboratory.3rd Mar 1936Box 163 \ 1  img031
Proposal to delete the fuse from the petrol pump and mount it as a separate unit on the dashboard for the Phantom III.14th Oct 1936Box 163 \ 1  img032
Test report on a dimmer switch resistance wire, noting high temperatures and suggesting design improvements.18th Nov 1936Box 163 \ 1  img033
Instructions for fitting a Hobsons' petrol gauge to a Phantom III chassis petrol tank.5th Sep 1936Box 163 \ 1  img034
The parts for a 'Phantom III' fuse unit for use with petrol pumps, to be fitted as a separate unit on the dashboard.16th Oct 1936Box 163 \ 1  img035
Letter from H.M. Hobson Ltd. arranging a visit to fit a calibrated petrol tank.4th Dec 1937Box 163 \ 1  img036
Letter to Mr. Reigate regarding the delayed installation of a special petrol tank.5th Jan 1937Box 163 \ 1  img037
Instruction to arrange for the fitting of petrol pumps and wiring to chassis 33-EX, 35-EX, and 37-EX.9th Sep 1937Box 163 \ 1  img038
Modifications, improvements, and wear issues concerning the S.U. petrol pump.21th Feb 1938Box 163 \ 1  img039
The wear characteristics and endurance testing of contact breaker points for a pump.21th Jan 1938Box 163 \ 1  img040
Updated petrol pump design for Bentley III and Bentley 50 chassis.5th Sep 1938Box 163 \ 1  img041
List of blueprints for an electrically operated reserve petrol tap for a Bentley III vehicle.31th Oct 1938Box 163 \ 1  img042
Instruction to prepare three sets of test parts for a Bentley III unit.31th Oct 1938Box 163 \ 1  img043
Provision of blueprints for a new 18-gallon petrol gauge for the Bentley 50 and Silver Wraith models.2nd Nov 1938Box 163 \ 1  img044
The condition of a modified high-pressure petrol pump after a 15,000-mile test in France.21th Nov 1938Box 163 \ 1  img045
Alteration notice for petrol pumps on Bentley V & Bentley 50 models, adding new parts suitable for 'Olive' Joints.22th Dec 1938Box 163 \ 1  img046
Requesting three more petrol reserve tap units for specific chassis.16th Jan 1939Box 163 \ 1  img047
Instruction to put in hand return springs for the petrol reserve tap, which replace part DW.838.1st Feb 1939Box 163 \ 1  img048
Instructions for modifying an electrically operated petrol reserve tap for Bentley V & Bentley 50 models.23th Feb 1939Box 163 \ 1  img049
Parts list and manufacturing instructions for solenoid and valve components, marked as page 2.23th Feb 1939Box 163 \ 1  img050
Test report comparing electrically operated petrol reserve taps with different coil windings.1st Apr 1939Box 163 \ 1  img051
Test results for pull-in voltage, current consumption, and temperature rise for three different tap models.1st Apr 1939Box 163 \ 1  img052
Graph plotting armature current against coil voltage for a continuous ignition tractor.15th May 1939Box 163 \ 1  img053
The condition and wear of an S.U. Petrol Pump after 50,300 miles of use.15th May 1939Box 163 \ 1  img054
Inspection report detailing issues found in a pump and its components after 18,000 miles.15th May 1939Box 163 \ 1  img055
Stating a decision to continue using the bought-out electrically operated petrol reserve tap.16th May 1940Box 163 \ 1  img056
Design of an in-house electrically operated petrol reserve tap versus a bought-out unit.14th May 1940Box 163 \ 1  img057
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a test of the Dickenson Pump.25th Sep 1940Box 163 \ 1  img058
Arranging a meeting with the Engineering Branch at Scotland Yard concerning wireless screening.26th Nov 1931Box 163 \ 2  img001
Information from Scotland Yard about battery ignition and wireless interference in London Police vehicles.25th Nov 1931Box 163 \ 2  img002
The problems of ignition screening for a 20/25 engine in a light tank, comparing battery and magneto systems.4th Aug 1932Box 163 \ 2  img003
On ignition system tests, radio interference suppression for Scotland Yard cars, and a simpler switchbox design.1st Aug 1932Box 163 \ 2  img004
Outlining modifications and supply details for 20/25 HP engines for tanks ordered by the War Office.5th Aug 1932Box 163 \ 2  img005
Ignition screening experiments for a 20/25 engine intended for a light tank.16th Aug 1932Box 163 \ 2  img006
Recommendation to reduce spark plug gaps for tank engines with screened ignition systems.6th Aug 1932Box 163 \ 2  img007
Request to test the maximum sparking gap for a 20/25 engine with screened ignition in a light tank.18th Aug 1932Box 163 \ 2  img008
Letter regarding the wireless screening of a 20/25 HP tank engine.27th Aug 1932Box 163 \ 2  img009
Letter from The War Office regarding the frequency bands for light tank wireless sets.25th Aug 1932Box 163 \ 2  img010
Wireless screening of a 20/25 tank engine and potential radio interference issues.29th Aug 1932Box 163 \ 2  img011
Methods for screening against wireless radio interference in vehicles.17th Nov 1932Box 163 \ 2  img012
Methods for screening against wireless interference from sparking plugs when fitting a radio.17th Nov 1932Box 163 \ 2  img013
Suggesting improvements for the screening of battery ignition systems on 2/25 tank engines.18th Nov 1932Box 163 \ 2  img014
Suggestions for improving aero engine electrical systems to fulfill Air Ministry obligations for radio installations.18th Nov 1932Box 163 \ 2  img015
Screening for wireless interference on cars, specifically ignition resistance and dynamo chokes.18th Nov 1932Box 163 \ 2  img016
Advice from Marconi's Wireless Telegraph Company on suppressing electrical interference from the dynamo and ignition systems.25th Nov 1932Box 163 \ 2  img017
Page two of a letter discussing H.T. chokes and coil ignition systems for S.W. reception.25th Nov 1932Box 163 \ 2  img018
Development and contract amendment for a battery ignition screening system for the Light Tank 20/25 engine.25th Nov 1932Box 163 \ 2  img019
Record of an agreement concerning modifications, additional expenses, and scheduling a wireless test for a second installation.26th Nov 1932Box 163 \ 2  img020
Letter to Marconi Wireless Telegraph Co. Ltd. regarding information on wireless screening and a subsequent invitation.28th Nov 1932Box 163 \ 2  img021
Covering memo referencing an attached note sent to PN.16th Dec 1932Box 163 \ 2  img022
Wireless screening requirements for a 20/25 tank engine's battery ignition system.21th Dec 1932Box 163 \ 2  img023
H.T. cable suitability and proposing a standard armoured cable for tank operation.21th Dec 1932Box 163 \ 2  img024
Cover note forwarding a letter concerning the screening of engine ignition.21th Dec 1932Box 163 \ 2  img025
Letter to Major Carter requesting particulars and loan of choke and condenser units for ignition testing.21th Dec 1932Box 163 \ 2  img026
The screening of battery ignition on a 20/25 tank installation for wireless testing.23th Dec 1932Box 163 \ 2  img027
Cover note forwarding a letter from the Signals Experimental Establishment regarding choke and condenser values for tank L.T. circuits.30th Dec 1932Box 163 \ 2  img028
Letter from the Signals Experimental Establishment regarding choke and condenser specifications for ignition tests.29th Dec 1932Box 163 \ 2  img029
Confirming the handover of a choke and condenser for testing on a Tank L.T. ignition circuit.2nd Jan 1933Box 163 \ 2  img030
Tests conducted on the effect of a choke and condenser on the 20/25 HP battery ignition system for tank engines.11th Jan 1933Box 163 \ 2  img031
Dynamo testing, choke additions, and control brush settings for tank engines.11th Jan 1933Box 163 \ 2  img032
Wireless interference tests conducted on a 20/25HP engine fitted to a light tank.27th Jan 1933Box 163 \ 2  img033
Wireless interference and telephonic reception concerning a tank's screening.27th Jan 1933Box 163 \ 2  img034
Cover note for an attached report on wireless interference with the 20/25 tank engine.30th Jan 1933Box 163 \ 2  img035
Letter to the Air Ministry attaching a report on ignition screening for a light tank with a 20/25 HP engine.31th Jan 1933Box 163 \ 2  img036
Tests for wireless interference on a 20/25 HP engine fitted to a light tank.31th Jan 1933Box 163 \ 2  img037
The supply and specification of L.T. ignition filter circuits for tank engines.1st Feb 1933Box 163 \ 2  img038
A letter sent to the Director of Army Contracts regarding 20/25 HP tank engines.15th Feb 1933Box 163 \ 2  img039
Letter concerning a contractual disagreement over filter units for 20/25 HP tank engines.14th Feb 1933Box 163 \ 2  img040
Letter to the Director of Army Contracts regarding a wireless screening system and filter unit for a tank engine.14th Feb 1933Box 163 \ 2  img041
Request to arrange the return of two condensers and three chokes loaned for wireless screening tests on a light tank.17th Feb 1933Box 163 \ 2  img042
Contractual dispute with the War Office regarding the supply of filter units for 20/25 HP tank engines.22th Feb 1933Box 163 \ 2  img043
Dispute with the War Office concerning the filter unit and ignition system for tank engines.10th Mar 1933Box 163 \ 2  img044
Ignition screening for 20/25 HP tank engines for the War Office.30th Mar 1933Box 163 \ 2  img045
Ignition system screening for a 20/25 Tank Installation.30th Mar 1933Box 163 \ 2  img046
Moisture issues with a terminal's insulation, awaiting War Office advice for production and testing of a new sample set.30th Mar 1933Box 163 \ 2  img047
Supply and material specifications for a 'Pletit Unit' for wireless screening.4th Apr 1933Box 163 \ 2  img048
Letter to the Director of Army Contracts detailing the specifications and suppliers for a Wireless Screening Filter Unit.4th Apr 1933Box 163 \ 2  img049
Modifications to 20/25 HP tank engines regarding thermometer plugs and wireless screening.5th Apr 1933Box 163 \ 2  img050
War Office letter about altering the screening on 61 tank engines from copper to phosphor bronze wound armouring.6th Apr 1933Box 163 \ 2  img051
Letter from the War Office regarding the screening of tank engines, filter units, and a query about a new type of cable for an additional 61 engines.4th Apr 1933Box 163 \ 2  img052
Request to assemble a ferrule on a sample plug for further testing of a screened ignition contact.19th May 1933Box 163 \ 2  img053
Modifications requested by the War Office for the screening of 20/25 HP Tank Engines.26th May 1933Box 163 \ 2  img054
Test report on screened ignition wiring terminals and their performance under water and heat stress.7th Jun 1933Box 163 \ 2  img055
Outlining proposed tests for screened ignition plugs for tank engines.12th Jun 1933Box 163 \ 2  img056
Lubrication, wireless screening, and dynamo capacity for 20/25 HP tank engines.23th Jun 1933Box 163 \ 2  img057


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