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From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
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Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. discussing filter modifications, using duralumin and increasing the number of discs.8th Jun 1927Box 44 \ 1  Scan157
Letter from The Zenith Carburetter Co. regarding tests and the standardisation of a filter.8th Jun 1927Box 44 \ 1  Scan158
Letter to Zenith Carburetter Co. regarding proposed design modifications to a filter element and requesting samples for testing.9th Jun 1927Box 44 \ 1  Scan159
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding modifications to a petrol filter.10th Jun 1927Box 44 \ 1  Scan160
Standardisation report for a Zenith petrol filter to prevent jet stoppage.23th May 1927Box 44 \ 1  Scan161
Introduction of a new standardized chassis part.8th Oct 1927Box 44 \ 1  Scan162
Letter from The Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. discussing modifications and material challenges for two sample petrol filters.4th Jul 1927Box 44 \ 1  Scan163
Page two of a letter from The Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. awaiting a report on good qualities.4th Jul 1927Box 44 \ 1  Scan164
Introduction of a new type of petrol filter and the cancellation of the existing ones in the carburettor float chambers.20th Jul 1927Box 44 \ 1  Scan165
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. requesting a test report on sample filters and 42 HK carburetters.26th Jul 1922Box 44 \ 1  Scan166
Modified Zenith petrol filter, its production status, weight, and potential material changes.10th Aug 1927Box 44 \ 1  Scan167
Test report on the Hele-Shaw filter detailing its failure due to choking and bursting, with a recommendation for a relief valve.3rd Oct 1927Box 44 \ 1  Scan168
Letter discussing the material composition and properties of a felt filter for use in a carburettor.27th Oct 1927Box 44 \ 1  Scan169
Felt petrol filter as a solution for carburettor jet stoppage on the 20 HP model.2nd Nov 1927Box 44 \ 1  Scan170
Ionides petrol filter sent to stores for examination.3rd Nov 1927Box 44 \ 1  Scan171
Comparing the performance of the Ionides and Zenith type petrol filters.3rd Nov 1927Box 44 \ 1  Scan172
Inquiry regarding experience with 'Auto-Clean' and 'Cuno' cleanable disc filters.7th Nov 1927Box 44 \ 1  Scan173
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. about invoicing for 10 sample filters.15th Nov 1927Box 44 \ 1  Scan174
Notification regarding a blueprint for the Zenith Filter and Piping on the Phantom Chassis.19th Nov 1927Box 44 \ 1  Scan175
Requesting blueprints and the production of a Zenith Filter and associated parts for an experimental Phantom Chassis.23th Nov 1927Box 44 \ 1  Scan176
Letter from the American office to Derby discussing the performance of Cuno, Purolator and Auto-Clean oil filters.23th Nov 1927Box 44 \ 1  Scan177
The trial of Auto-Clean strainers for both oil and petrol.6th Dec 1927Box 44 \ 1  Scan178
Order of K-S Telegage liquid Capsules from Messrs. Hobson.7th Jan 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan179
Alternative petrol filters and pipes for the 20-HP chassis.13th Jan 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan180
Extract from a letter by Messrs Benton & Stone Ltd. detailing the features and benefits of their solderless unions and patent pipe nipples.6th Jan 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan181
The examination of a Benton & Stone filter and a request for modifications.14th Jan 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan182
From Hs/Rn to Roy stating a preference for a glass container in reference to a letter from Messrs. Benton & Stone.23th Jan 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan183
20-HP chassis petrol filter, comparing a sample from Benton & Stone with the existing Zenith filter.24th Jan 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan184
The delivery of a revised Enots petrol filter, with a handwritten reply.2nd Feb 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan185
Proposal to incorporate a petrol filter due to contaminants found in fuel dispensed from Bowser tanks.1st Feb 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan186
Letter from Auto Klean Strainers Ltd requesting a report on a supplied lubricating strainer and confirmation of retention for invoicing.27th Feb 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan187
Letter from Benton & Stone Ltd. concerning modifications to an 'Enots' Visible Petrol Filter.28th Feb 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan188
Correspondence concerning the Benton & Stone petrol filter, its cost-effectiveness, and potential use on new 20 HP and 40/50 HP chassis.29th Feb 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan189
Instructing stores to return a Benton & Stone petrol filter to the manufacturer for a modified version.2nd Mar 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan190
Letter to AutoKlean Strainers Ltd. expressing satisfaction with an oil filter after a 6-month test and requesting a quotation.6th Mar 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan191
Request to place an official order for an Auto Klean Filter following a successful six-month test period.14th Mar 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan192
Request to add a note to the instruction book about cleaning the Zenith Petrol Filter every 2000 miles.1st May 1923Box 44 \ 1  Scan193
Letter to Benton & Stone Ltd. regarding the development and testing of a Zenith petrol filter.16th May 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan194
The advantages of the Zenith filter, which has been standardised on the 20 HP model.17th May 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan195
Letter from Benton & Stone Ltd. regarding experiments to develop a Petrol Filter based on an interview and blueprints provided.17th May 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan196
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding complaints of breakages on glass petrol filters.17th May 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan197
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. discussing the issue of bursting glass bowls and potential solutions.17th May 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan198
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. regarding failures of glass bowls and the introduction of a new 'hard flint' glass.17th May 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan199
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. regarding the supply of glass bowls and an offer to exchange them for brass bowls.17th May 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan200
Standardisation of chassis parts, specifically the Zenith Filter.23th Mar 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan201
Standardisation document for a new chassis part detailing the first chassis fitment, test date and costs.12th Nov 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan202
The breakage of Zenith petrol filter glasses, finding the response unsatisfactory and suggesting a switch to metal containers.21th May 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan203
Experimental order request for a Zenith Petrol Filter with a metal cover and two spare metal covers.23th May 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan204
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. regarding a defect in their petrol filters.2nd Jun 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan205
Works complaint about Zenith petrol filters where the glass container does not fit correctly.4th Jun 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan206
Faults with Zenith Petrol Filters, including tight-fitting glasses and non-concentric stirrups.5th Jun 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan207
Confirming a previous communication about an incorrect charge for six filters from Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd.11th Jun 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan208
Confirming that payment is required for filters as no agreement for free supply was found.6th Jun 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan209
Issues with cracked and chipped glasses on Zenith Petrol Filters due to being too tight in the housing.13th Jun 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan210
Purchase of two Zenith petrol filters and the subsequent invoice.21th Jun 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan211
Blueprint for a flexible magneto drive for the F Type Engine.22th Jun 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan212
Returning an Enots petrol filter to its makers for examination during a redesign.25th Jun 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan213
The failure and subsequent modification of an Enots petrol filter fitted to car 12-EX.25th Jun 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan214
Two broken Zenith petrol filter tumblers found on new 20-HP chassis.29th Jun 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan215
Broken Zenith petrol filter glass bowls, identifying causes and proposing the temporary use of metal bowls during testing.1st Jul 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan216
Return of two cracked and ill-fitting Zenith filter glasses.10th Jul 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan217
Cracked Zenith petrol filter glasses and arranging their replacement and return.11th Jul 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan218
Complaints from the Sales Department about broken Zenith petrol filters.6th Aug 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan219
Fractures and internal stress cracks in Zenith petrol filters.20th Aug 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan220
Requesting the return of three defective Zenith Petrol Filter Tumblers to the manufacturer for replacement.23th Aug 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan221
Letter to The Zenith Carb. Co. Ltd. regarding defective petrol filter tumblers and requesting a meeting.23th Aug 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan222
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding the return of broken Pyrex Glass Filter Bowls.27th Aug 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan223
Feedback on an experimental petrol filter, suggesting design modifications to improve petrol flow.27th Aug 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan224
Letter from Benton & Stone Ltd regarding modifications and samples of an improved petrol filter.30th Aug 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan225
Letter to Messrs. Penton & Stone discussing filter modifications, including the use of a duralumin bowl to prevent breakage.31th Aug 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan226
Letter from a supplier discussing the manufacturing process for a duralumin bowl for special petrol filters.3rd Sep 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan227
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding the supply of new flint glasses for petrol filters.4th Sep 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan228
Letter from The Zenith Carburetter Co. regarding patented filtering elements, page 2.4th Sep 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan229
Blueprint of an oil filter assembly.16th Aug 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan230
Very faint blueprint of a component, stamped by Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd.4th Sep 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan231
Letter from Benton & Stone enclosing a sample of an aluminium sump for a petrol filter for approval.12th Sep 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan232
Correspondence providing feedback and test results for a new filter design, with suggestions for improvements.21th Sep 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan233
Letter from Benton & Stone Ltd. discussing feedback on a filter test and an aluminium sump.22th Sep 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan234
Improvements to the autovac tank and Zenith petrol filter based on observations of a Bentley chassis.4th Oct 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan235
Letter to Benton & Stone Ltd. requesting larger diameter filter plates and a sample of a light aluminium bowl.5th Oct 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan236
Standardising a lighter aluminium pressing for the Zenith petrol filter bowl to replace the current heavy metal version.6th Oct 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan237
Letter from Benton & Stone Ltd. regarding delays and modifications to petrol filters.8th Oct 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan238
Alternative materials for Zenith filter covers, proposing a new lighter material.10th Oct 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan239
Letter to Messrs. Benton & Stone regarding a request for a modified filter due to unforeseen delays.16th Oct 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan240
Letter from Benton & Stone Ltd. confirming that tooling for modified petrol filters is progressing well and a sample will be available shortly.18th Oct 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan241
Testing of various fuel feed filters and their respective advantages and disadvantages.19th Oct 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan242
Analysis of European and American Zenith Gravity Filters, noting their performance and disadvantages.19th Oct 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan243
Testing and comparison of different fuel feed disc-filters.19th Oct 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan244
Technical note on the performance and disadvantages of European and American Zenith Gravity Filters.19th Oct 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan245
Letter to Messrs. Benton & Stone Ltd. regarding a petrol filter sample and requesting more for testing.27th Oct 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan246
Request for two more modified Benton & Stone petrol filters for testing on experimental cars.27th Oct 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan247
Letter from Benton & Stone Ltd. regarding the development and supply of experimental petrol filters.29th Oct 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan248
Recurring issues with leaking or breaking glass on Zenith filters.29th Oct 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan249
Letter to Messrs. Benton & Stone confirming stirrups will be sent.30th Oct 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan250
The breakage of Zenith filters and replacing the glass covers with metal ones.30th Oct 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan251
Breakage of Zenith filters and the urgent need for spare glass and a permanent solution.30th Oct 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan252
Supply of spare glass for Zenith filters and a proposed new metal cover.31th Oct 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan253
Sending a sample of the latest standardised type Enots Petrol Filter.28th Nov 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan254
Providing feedback on the design of an Enots petrol filter sample.19th Nov 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan255
Internal request to order two dozen cork washers for a petrol filter from Messrs. Benton & Stone.14th Nov 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan256


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