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Stamped document from the Print Room in Derby.14th Jun 1927Box 40 \ 4  Scan257
Graph comparing Autovac petrol delivery for a standard pipe versus a 3/8' pipe at various engine RPMs under half throttle.13th Jun 1927Box 40 \ 4  Scan258
Graph plotting the effect of petrol supply pipe size on Autovac delivery against engine RPM.13th Jun 1927Box 40 \ 4  Scan259
Blank page with a 'Print Room' stamp from Derby.14th Jun 1927Box 40 \ 4  Scan260
Replacement and examination of an Autovac and Tank for chassis 23-EU, owned by Major Burnham.14th Jun 1927Box 40 \ 4  Scan261
Irregular running on Chassis 23-EU, identifying a faulty autovac and arranging a replacement for experimental purposes.17th May 1927Box 40 \ 4  Scan262
Testing of an autovac petrol feed system from chassis 23-EU.6th Jul 1927Box 40 \ 4  Scan263
Continued note suggesting potential engine faults, including leaks in the induction system or a poor autovac cork washer.8th Jul 1927Box 40 \ 4  Scan264
Issues of slow running and misfiring related to the Autovac petrol feed system.8th Jul 1927Box 40 \ 4  Scan265
Petrol vaporization in the Autovac tank causing engine starvation and the testing of a heat shield as a solution.19th Jul 1927Box 40 \ 4  Scan266
From ROY discussing making Autovacs under license and requesting information on the Grav-Vac.17th Oct 1927Box 40 \ 4  Scan267
Letter to RR America Inc. regarding a report on Vacuum Feed and the future use of an engine-driven vacuum pump.19th Oct 1927Box 40 \ 4  Scan268
Tests on the vacuum feed system, focusing on suction connection positions and their effect on engine idling.19th Oct 1927Box 40 \ 4  Scan269
Road and idling tests on engine performance with different vacuum line connections and vacuum tank systems.19th Oct 1927Box 40 \ 4  Scan270
Condemning a permanent restriction on a piston valve and its effect on the vacuum system.20th Oct 1927Box 40 \ 4  Scan271
Standardisation of a larger diameter petrol pipe to reduce the risk of Autovac failure.20th Oct 1927Box 40 \ 4  Scan272
Proposal to cancel the standardisation sheet for a larger diameter petrol pipe following disagreement on modifications.7th Nov 1927Box 40 \ 4  Scan273
Downward lead and bore of the petrol pipe from the autovac to the filter.30th Nov 1927Box 40 \ 4  Scan274
Weir induction pipe for models EAC.14 and EAC.10.13th Jan 1928Box 40 \ 4  Scan275
Repositioning of the EAC.10 Autovac.21th Jan 1928Box 40 \ 4  Scan276
High cost of Autovacs from the Autovac Company and exploring alternatives.20th Apr 1928Box 40 \ 4  Scan277
Suggesting the standard fitment of a Drain Sump and Plug (F.74297) to all Phantom Autovacs.25th Apr 1928Box 40 \ 4  Scan278
Arrangements for an Autovac instrument to be transferred to the Experimental Department.11th May 1928Box 40 \ 4  Scan279
The testing of a Grav-vac vacuum petrol feed tank and its performance compared to the standard Autovac system.10th Jul 1928Box 40 \ 4  Scan280
Recommendations for altering a valve mechanism from direct to indirect operation.26th Jun 1928Box 40 \ 4  Scan281
Technical report comparing the Grav-vac vacuum feed tank with the Autovac system, detailing faults and performance.26th Jun 1928Box 40 \ 4  Scan282
Petrol suction pump tests for the 'SS' engine and the resulting fuel delivery figures when using a standard autovac.3rd Sep 1928Box 40 \ 4  Scan283
Analysis of piston and port operation within an autovac system, including pressure measurements.3rd Sep 1928Box 40 \ 4  Scan284
Improvements to pump efficiency, autovac suction, and lubrication of ignition and dynamo components.4th Sep 1928Box 40 \ 4  Scan285
Blueprint illustrating the operation of an S.S. Vacuum Pump at different stages of the piston stroke.4th Sep 1928Box 40 \ 4  Scan286
Performance graph for the Vacuum Pump on the Super Sports Engine, plotting delivery and suction against engine RPM.1st Sep 1928Box 40 \ 4  Scan287
Query regarding a mysterious, intermittent Autovac issue on Phantom models at speeds of 60 M.P.H. or over.14th Nov 1928Box 40 \ 4  Scan288
Autovac failures on the Phantom model, including flap valve issues and petrol line gassing.19th Nov 1928Box 40 \ 4  Scan289
Recommendation to avoid the use of Aviation and other highly volatile spirits.1st Dec 1928Box 40 \ 4  Scan290
Change to the 'SS' petrol feed system, making the Autovac piston type suction elbow obsolete.1st Dec 1928Box 40 \ 4  Scan291
Petrol flow issues in the Autovac petrol feed for Phantom & 'SS' models, proposing a modification to the tap.2nd Apr 1929Box 40 \ 4  Scan292
Continuation note on the importance of correct drilling in the manufacture of taps for the fuel system.13th Feb 1929Box 40 \ 4  Scan293
Scheme for a modified Autovac petrol feed tap with larger petrol ways.13th Feb 1929Box 40 \ 4  Scan294
Design suggestions for a petrol reserve device in the Autovac system.14th Feb 1929Box 40 \ 4  Scan295
Modification of a two-level device, likely a fuel tap, for an Autovac system, including a diagram of its operation.1st Feb 1929Box 40 \ 4  Scan296
Sheet for a vent pipe from the petrol filter to the Autovac tank.12th Apr 1929Box 40 \ 4  Scan297
Requesting an alteration to the stand pipe (F80638) in S.S. Autovac Tanks.8th Jul 1929Box 40 \ 4  Scan298
Letter to The Autovac Co. regarding proposed modifications to improve Autovac delivery by altering the float and its chamber.15th Aug 1929Box 40 \ 4  Scan299
Letter from Autovac Manufacturing Co. Ltd acknowledging receipt of a letter regarding alterations to Autovacs.16th Aug 1929Box 40 \ 4  Scan300
Standard production test procedure for the Autovac petrol supply system.16th Aug 1929Box 40 \ 4  Scan301
Testing of Autovacs to prevent insufficient petrol supply issues.20th Aug 1929Box 40 \ 4  Scan302
Letter from Autovac Manufacturing Co. Ltd. requesting pump suction, delivery, lift height and piping length specifications.20th Aug 1929Box 40 \ 4  Scan303
Proposed modification to overcome over-oiling on the vacuum pump by discharging its exhaust into the crankcase.22th Aug 1929Box 40 \ 4  Scan304
Letter to the Autovac Manufacturing Co. detailing a standard test procedure for Autovac fuel systems.27th Aug 1929Box 40 \ 4  Scan305
The second page of a typed letter.28th Aug 1929Box 40 \ 4  Scan306
Requesting an update on a reply from Autovac Manufacturing Co. Ltd. regarding Autovacs.28th Aug 1929Box 40 \ 4  Scan307
Letter from Autovac Manufacturing Co. Ltd. acknowledging a letter and awaiting a vacuum pump for reporting.28th Aug 1929Box 40 \ 4  Scan308
Requesting a vacuum pump piston connecting rod and eccentric be sent to Autovac Manfg. Co. Ltd. for testing.29th Aug 1929Box 40 \ 4  Scan309
Letter to The Autovac Manufacturing Co. Ltd. regarding the despatch of a vacuum pump cylinder, connecting rod, cam, and blueprint.19th Sep 1929Box 40 \ 4  Scan310
Follow-up letter from The Autovac Manufacturing Co. Ltd regarding an undelivered Vacuum Pump.19th Sep 1929Box 40 \ 4  Scan311
Letter from The AutoVac Manufacturing Co. Ltd. acknowledging receipt of a letter, vacuum pump and blueprint.20th Sep 1929Box 40 \ 4  Scan312
Letter from The Autovac Manufacturing Co. Ltd. regarding experiments conducted on their patent Autovac apparatus.11th Oct 1929Box 40 \ 4  Scan313
Letter from Autovac Manufacturing Co. Ltd. detailing the results of four tests on an apparatus using a Suction Pump.15th Oct 1929Box 40 \ 4  Scan314
Test results for an Autovac pump showing flow rates under various valve and tank configurations.15th Oct 1929Box 40 \ 4  Scan315
Diagram and test results for a petrol lift system using an Autovac.17th Oct 1929Box 40 \ 4  Scan316
Letter to Autovac Manufacturing Co., Ltd., discussing a heavier float and non-return valve for an autovac system.17th Oct 1929Box 40 \ 4  Scan317
Letter from The Autovac Manufacturing Co. Ltd arranging a visit from Mr. Ardern.19th Oct 1929Box 40 \ 4  Scan318
Letter from The Autovac Manufacturing Co. Ltd. arranging a visit to see Mr. Robotham.19th Oct 1929Box 40 \ 4  Scan319
Letter from the Autovac Manufacturing Co. Ltd. detailing test results for their patented fuel delivery apparatus after modifications.30th Oct 1929Box 40 \ 4  Scan320
Letter from The Autovac Manufacturing Co. Ltd. regarding the performance of Valve AV.357 and an offer of an apparatus for testing.30th Oct 1929Box 40 \ 4  Scan321
Test results for an Autovac suction pump detailing petrol delivery rates with different valve configurations.30th Oct 1929Box 40 \ 4  Scan322
Blueprint showing different views and modifications of a drop valve.30th Oct 1929Box 40 \ 4  Scan323
Blueprint showing three orthographic views of a mechanical component from The Autovac Manufacturing Co. Ltd.18th Nov 1929Box 40 \ 4  Scan324
Letter to The Autovac Mfg. Co. Ltd. regarding testing alterations to a drip valve and a non-return valve.18th Nov 1929Box 40 \ 4  Scan325
Letter from Autovac Manufacturing Co. Ltd. regarding the dispatch of an Inner Tank fitted with a Wire Type Drop Valve.19th Nov 1929Box 40 \ 4  Scan326
Order acknowledgment from Autovac Manufacturing Co. Ltd. for a sample inner tank with a wire type drop valve.19th Nov 1929Box 40 \ 4  Scan327
Visit from the Autovac Company's Works Manager to demonstrate a special glass model of their apparatus.16th Apr 1930Box 40 \ 4  Scan328
Letter from the Vacuum Oil Company about recommended lubricants for gear boxes and back axles and an engineer's visit.26th Apr 1930Box 40 \ 4  Scan329
Engineering memorandum from Vacuum Oil Company Ltd. detailing Mobiloil gear lubricants.17th Apr 1930Box 40 \ 4  Scan330
From the Vacuum Oil Company detailing the properties and applications of various automotive lubricants.28th Apr 1930Box 40 \ 4  Scan331
Letter from the Vacuum Oil Company describing the properties of a lubricant that is technically a grease but has the qualities of a high-grade gear oil.28th Apr 1930Box 40 \ 4  Scan332
Letter from the Vacuum Oil Company, Limited acknowledging a previous letter.22th Apr 1930Box 40 \ 4  Scan333
Letter to The Vacuum Oil Co. Limited requesting their latest recommendation chart for oils for Gear Boxes and Back Axles.17th Apr 1930Box 40 \ 4  Scan334
Investigation into failures of the Autovac petrol feed system due to leaking floats.1st May 1930Box 40 \ 4  Scan335
Float failures, valve mechanism issues, and suction pump discharge recommendations.1st May 1930Box 40 \ 4  Scan336
Test report on three different Autovac self-draining floats to investigate failures.20th Apr 1934Box 40 \ 4  Scan337
Page two of a test report detailing experiments on an Autovac float chamber under various conditions.20th Apr 1934Box 40 \ 4  Scan338
Investigation into autovac float failures caused by petrol vapour condensation after heating.22th May 1930Box 40 \ 4  Scan339
Testing four new aluminium die-cast Autovac covers to replace existing brass ones due to concerns over screw thread durability.22th May 1930Box 40 \ 4  Scan340
Returning autovac tanks with aluminium tops for modifications as per drawings AV.226 and AV.357.4th Jun 1930Box 40 \ 4  Scan341
Letter from the Autovac Manufacturing Co. Ltd. regarding the despatch of an AUTOVAC apparatus and a demonstration model.24th Jun 1930Box 40 \ 4  Scan342
Inquiry regarding the production commencement of a larger Autovac valve for the Phantom II to resolve petrol-related issues.4th Jul 1930Box 40 \ 4  Scan343
The testing of a modified self-draining float for the Autovac petrol feed system.4th Jul 1930Box 40 \ 4  Scan344
The functionality of a self-draining float in an Autovac tank and a recommendation for modification.1st Jul 1930Box 40 \ 4  Scan345
Standardisation of a larger Autovac valve for chassis to overcome petrol starvation at high speeds.4th Jun 1930Box 40 \ 4  Scan346
Dispatch of a special Autovac head with a larger drop valve to be fitted to a car.19th Jul 1930Box 40 \ 4  Scan347
Despatch of one Autovac head to be fitted to a car.19th Jul 1930Box 40 \ 4  Scan348
Following up on a recommendation to modify the Autovac battery feed's self-draining float.28th Jul 1930Box 40 \ 4  Scan349
The production status and delivery of the Autovac battery feed self-draining float.14th Aug 1930Box 40 \ 4  Scan350
Letter from the Autovac Manufacturing Co. Ltd. regarding a delay in sending a glass model of their patented apparatus.12th Feb 1931Box 40 \ 4  Scan351
Letter from The Autovac Manufacturing Co. Ltd. requesting the return of a Patent AUTOVAC Apparatus model sent for experiments.17th Apr 1931Box 40 \ 4  Scan352
Letter to the Autovac Mfg Co. Ltd. regarding the return of a loaned 'Autovac' apparatus which was damaged during testing.22th Apr 1931Box 40 \ 4  Scan353
Letter from The Autovac Manufacturing Co. Ltd. acknowledging receipt of a loaned Glass Model for experimental purposes.23th Apr 1931Box 40 \ 4  Scan354
Letter to Autovac Manufacturing Co. Ltd. regarding a faulty autovac tank unit from an experimental car.17th Dec 1931Box 40 \ 4  Scan355
Letter from The AutoVac Manufacturing Co. Ltd. acknowledging the return of a Patent AUTOVAC Apparatus for examination.18th Dec 1931Box 40 \ 4  Scan356


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