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Graph showing comparative tests of a sports petrol pump with a standard spring versus a strong spring.27th May 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan181
Technical drawing for a petrol pump cover.8th Jun 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan182
The manufacturing and testing procedures for new in-house Bentley petrol pumps.3rd Jun 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan183
Performance graph for a Bensports petrol pump, plotting head against pump RPM.28th Mar 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan184
Mostly blank document page with a purple ink stamp.7th Jun 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan185
New petrol connection designed by Messrs. Benton & Stone Ltd to prevent pipe breakage on rubber-mounted engines.7th Jun 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan186
Modifications to the petrol pump on a 3.5 litre Bentley chassis.9th Jun 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan187
Faulty spare petrol pump that stalls when the engine is hot.17th Jun 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan188
Advice note from W.H.M. Burgess regarding a 12-volt pressure pump on loan.16th Jun 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan189
Letter from S.U. Company regarding a car test and a diagnosis of a pump sticking issue caused by diaphragm shrinkage.26th Jun 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan190
Issues and recommendations for the Bentley's petrol pipes and filter layout.27th Jun 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan191
Letter from The S.U. Company regarding the supply of four different pressure pumps and a spare body.1st Jul 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan192
Letter to The S.U. Company concerning the return of two sticking pumps for examination.3rd Jul 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan193
From 'Lp' to 'Rm' attaching correspondence with The S.U. Company.3rd Jul 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan194
Letter to the S.U. Company regarding a petrol pump for 19/G.IV, which is now with the Experimental Department.3rd Jul 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan195
Letter from The S.U. Company regarding a faulty pressure pump and requesting its return for verification.29th Jun 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan196
Letter to Mr. Skinner of The S.U. Company regarding a pump being returned to the works.7th Jul 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan197
Letter to The S.U. Company regarding the failure of a supplied petrol pump due to incorrect rubber rollers.13th Jul 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan198
Relocation of the Bentley petrol tap to achieve a 50% saving in piping.14th Jul 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan199
Letter from The S.U. Company regarding trouble with rubber rollers and proposing alternative materials.15th Jul 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan200
Tests on Bensport petrol pumps to investigate a drop in flow across the S.U. carburetter.20th Jul 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan201
Test report on the Bensport Petrol Pump, detailing pressure restrictions caused by various carburetter float chamber parts.11th Jul 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan202
Test results and data for modifications to S.U. carburetter float chamber covers on a Bensport petrol pump.15th Jul 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan203
Test report on petrol pump modifications and their effect on delivery rates.15th Jul 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan204
Reduction of restriction by modifying a needle valve seat and needle lift.15th Jul 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan205
Graph comparing the delivery rates of a Bensport petrol pump with varying needle valve bore sizes and configurations.22th Jun 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan206
Stamped by the Print Room in Derby.11th Jul 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan207
Graph of delivery vs pump speed for a Bensport petrol pump, showing restrictions imposed by various S.U. float chamber parts.23th Jun 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan208
Performance graph of Bensport petrol pumps, plotting delivery rate against pump speed for four test units.28th Jun 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan209
Reference number and a company stamp on the reverse of a document.15th Jul 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan210
Blueprint diagram showing modifications to an S.U. float chamber cover for Bensport petrol pump tests.18th Jul 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan211
Page stamped by the Print Room in Derby.20th Jul 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan212
Letter to AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. Ltd. arranging a meeting to discuss radiators and petrol pumps.21th Jul 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan213
Unsuccessful effort to reproduce a vapour lock issue on 4.B.IV.24th Jul 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan214
Temperature readings from tests investigating vapour lock trouble using different fuels and components.24th Jul 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan215
Issues with Bentley petrol pumps and a comparative analysis with A.C. pumps following a visit to their works.26th Jul 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan216
Technical comparison of pump specifications, performance characteristics, and testing procedures.26th Jul 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan217
Page detailing pump testing procedures for speed, pressure, and priming.26th Jul 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan218
Test report on modifications to S.U. carburetter float chamber covers, detailing changes in fuel delivery rates.27th Jul 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan219
Report page detailing tests on production versus experimental pumps and their components.27th Jul 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan220
Requesting the creation of two new moulds to improve petrol pump diaphragm shapes.31th Jul 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan221
Blueprint for a diaphragm former for a petrol pump.28th Jul 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan222
Blueprint for a Diaphragm Former for a Petrol Pump.18th Jul 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan223
Bulletin on axle and fuel pump maintenance procedures for Ford vehicles.18th Jul 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan224
Instructions for the dismantling and re-assembly of a fully floating axle.18th Jul 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan225
Maintenance and repair instructions for a Ford fuel pump, detailing component replacement and reassembly procedures.18th Jul 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan226
Ford Bulletin page detailing the re-assembly procedure for a fuel pump with an exploded diagram.18th Jul 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan227
Ford Bulletin page with assembly instructions for a B-type pump, detailing the diaphragm and body components.18th Jul 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan228
Bulletin page with instructions for testing a fuel pump and fitting a new hand brake lever.3rd Aug 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan229
Issues with Bentley petrol pumps, including vapour lock and carburation problems.3rd Aug 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan230
Performance graph showing fuel consumption (PTS/BHP HR) against engine speed (RPM) for a Bentley engine with varying fuel head pressures.31th Jul 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan231
Page with a 'Print room' stamp from Derby.3rd Aug 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan232
Instructing a halt on work for the 3 1/2-Litre Bentley petrol pump due to poor performance and a proposal to switch to electric pumps.8th Aug 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan233
Letter from The S.U. Company discussing recommendations for fitting a pump on a chassis to avoid vapour lock.23th Aug 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan234
Letter from The S.U. Company regarding a pump with a stronger spring and the issue of burning points.28th Aug 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan235
Letter to the S.U. Company Ltd regarding inconsistencies and faults found in their petrol pumps.28th Aug 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan236
Letter from The S.U. Company regarding a higher pressure pump sent for evaluation.28th Aug 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan237
Specifying the location of 'The fountain Hotel'.2nd Sep 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan238
The mounting arrangement for Bentley twin electric petrol pumps on a dashboard.2nd Sep 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan239
Letter from The S.U. Company regarding the supply of pump parts, leaflets and longer screws for earth connection.8th Sep 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan240
Sending drawing LeC.3626 for the petrol piping of Bentley Twin Electric Petrol Pumps.9th Sep 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan241
Delivery spring tests for S.U. petrol pumps, detailing the particulars of three different springs.4th Sep 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan242
Fuel pump delivery rates and maximum pressures under various test conditions.4th Sep 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan243
Pump performance test results, examining the effects of varying battery voltage and temperature.13th Sep 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan244
Test result of 'Autoflux' petrol pump.13th Sep 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan245
Testing S.U. petrol pumps to investigate noise issues when operating on low fuel levels.13th Sep 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan246
Results of end-to-end tests on S.U. electric pumps with various pipe configurations.14th Sep 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan247
Three proposed modifications to the Twin S.U. Petrol Pump.21th Sep 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan248
Issues with contact point alignment and noise on the S.U. Twin Petrol Pump.22th Sep 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan249
Product leaflet for The S.U. Company's Pressure Pump (Type 'L').26th Sep 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan250
Suggested modifications to the S.U. Twin Petrol Pump, covering electrical connections, valves, and seatings.26th Sep 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan251
Modifications to a pump casting, base plate, and valve seatings.26th Sep 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan252
Letter to The S.U.Co. regarding modifications to a double petrol pump and the provision of a blueprint.27th Sep 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan253
Requesting the modification of S.U. electric pumps to be used as a spare in France.29th Sep 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan254
Material and assembly improvements for the S.U. Electric Petrol Pump.5th Oct 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan255
Cover note forwarding a copy of a letter addressed to Messrs. S.U. Co.9th Oct 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan256
Letter to The S.U. Company confirming discussion points on pump component modifications.7th Oct 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan257
List of agreed-upon design modifications for various electrical and mechanical components.7th Oct 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan258
List of agreed design modifications for a petrol pump and its related components.7th Oct 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan259
Fixing of vertical suction tubes and the inclusion of a fuse for a pump.7th Oct 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan260
Letter discussing a design modification for a bakelite moulding on a pump body.9th Oct 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan261
Fitting issue with the three-bolt mounting for S.U. petrol pumps and proposing solutions.11th Oct 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan262
Test results for deliveries from S.U. pumps incorporating new casting and valve seatings.12th Oct 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan263
Letter to The S.U. Company requesting pricing for a Twin Pump and jig, and discussing casting patterns.13th Oct 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan264
Inspection and testing procedure for S.U. twin petrol pumps for the 3½ Litre Bentley chassis.17th Oct 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan265
Inspection and testing procedures for electrical components and pump deliveries.17th Oct 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan266
Testing procedures for petrol pumps to check for air and fuel leaks.17th Oct 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan267
Proposal to allow S.U. Co. to supply a standardized Bentley double pump unit to other firms.19th Oct 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan268
Covering memo forwarding copies of letters addressed to Messrs. S.U. Co.20th Oct 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan269
Letter to S.U. Co. proposing modifications to contact covers on Bentley petrol pumps.20th Oct 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan270
Letter from the Chief Designer regarding the submission of a sample pump with agreed modifications.20th Oct 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan271
Price reduction for the Bentley Type S.U. Pump based on increased production volumes.21th Oct 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan272
Performance data and specifications for the S.U. Petrol Pump No. MD.3.30th Oct 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan273
Graph of temperature delivery curves for a twin S.U. petrol pump with different fuels and delivery methods.30th Oct 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan274
Change to a black enamelled finish for S.U. petrol pump castings.8th Nov 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan275
Test report on a petrol pump supplied by the S.U. Co., comparing its performance against an R.R. pump.8th Nov 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan276
Comparing the priming capacity and output of two S.U. petrol pumps under different conditions.14th Nov 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan277
Quality control issues and required improvements for S.U. petrol pumps on the 3½ Litre Bentley Chassis.15th Nov 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan278
Modification to the Bentley petrol tank to prevent fuel surging.16th Nov 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan279
Letter to The S.U. Company requesting modifications to petrol pumps.18th Nov 1933Box 27a \ 2  Scan280


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