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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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Investigation into petrol supply failures on the Phantom model caused by air locks from fuel gassing and the subsequent solution.16th Nov 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan257
Resolving air lock issues and petrol supply failures from the autovac tank.19th Nov 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan258
Blueprint detailing a modification to a petrol supply system, increasing a release hole.19th Nov 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan259
Modifications to address petrol supply failures caused by exhaust heat.1st Nov 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan260
Fitment of Enots petrol filters on 40/50 chassis and the ventilation requirements for cars with cast dashboards.21th Nov 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan261
Fitting Enots petrol filters to 40/50 chassis and reusing Zenith filters on 20 HP cars.21th Nov 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan262
The fitting of a drain tap on the water pumps for Fairey machines.23th Nov 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan263
Invoice and delivery discrepancy for special filters from Benton & Stone, Ltd.28th Nov 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan264
Confirming the urgent dispatch of a third filter via special express parcel post.29th Nov 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan265
Standardisation of an Enots petrol filter to replace the existing Zenith model.7th Dec 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan266
Form for the standardisation of chassis parts.23th Nov 1928Box 44 \ 1  Scan267
Inquiry regarding the frequent choking of the petrol filter on Chassis No. 14.G.4.21th Jan 1929Box 44 \ 1  Scan268
Order for three Enots petrol filters with glass bowls and drawn aluminium bowls as extras.22th Jan 1929Box 44 \ 1  Scan269
On petrol filter issues in the 20 HP car, and the decision to standardise on the Enots filter for its greater capacity.22th Jan 1929Box 44 \ 1  Scan270
Petrol filter problems on the 20 HP model and the standardisation of the Enots filter.22th Jan 1929Box 44 \ 1  Scan271
Micro-examination report comparing the plate gaps of Zenith and Enots petrol filters.23th Jan 1929Box 44 \ 1  Scan272
Clarifying that a previous remark on 40/50 HP petrol filters was based on incorrect information and noting the trouble is attributed to dirty petrol.23th Jan 1929Box 44 \ 1  Scan273
Letter reporting on the testing of petrol filters, suggesting improvements to the filtering element's capacity and plate gaps.24th Jan 1929Box 44 \ 1  Scan274
Letter to Messrs. Benton & Stone discussing filter element specifications, comparing brass and duralumin plates.24th Jan 1929Box 44 \ 1  Scan275
Micro-examination report detailing measurements of gaps in a Zenith petrol filter.24th Jan 1929Box 44 \ 1  Scan276
Proposal to order Enots petrol filters for the J.2 series and 20 HP chassis.25th Jan 1929Box 44 \ 1  Scan277
The change of material for the Enots petrol filter element from duralumin to brass.26th Jan 1929Box 44 \ 1  Scan278
Changing the material for the Enots petrol filter from duralumin to brass plates.26th Jan 1929Box 44 \ 1  Scan279
Letter from Benton & Stone Ltd. regarding the production of petrol filters and duralumin filter plates.28th Jan 1929Box 44 \ 1  Scan280
Ordering of Enots petrol filters and awaiting further details on the filtering element.14th Feb 1929Box 44 \ 1  Scan281
Letter from Guthrie & Co. Chemical Engineers proposing a new filtration material for petrol, oil, air, and diesel oil.26th Feb 1929Box 44 \ 1  Scan282
Page 2 of a letter from Guthrie & Co. promoting a new filter for petrol, oil, and air.26th Feb 1929Box 44 \ 1  Scan283
Blueprint showing the design and dimensions for a petrol and benzine filter.28th Feb 1929Box 44 \ 1  Scan284
Letter to Messrs. Benton & Stone Ltd. regarding a modified filter element required for testing and standardisation.28th Feb 1929Box 44 \ 1  Scan285
Letter from Benton & Stone Ltd. regarding production issues and the upcoming despatch of modified filter elements.1st Mar 1929Box 44 \ 1  Scan286
Instruction to fit two Enots petrol filters to cars 20-EX and 22-EX.8th Mar 1929Box 44 \ 1  Scan287
Letter to Benton & Stone Ltd. regarding corroded duralumin filter elements from fuel tests, suggesting a reversion to brass plates.15th Mar 1929Box 44 \ 1  Scan288
Letter from Benton & Stone Ltd. discussing the testing of dural filter elements and the switch to brass plates for production.18th Mar 1929Box 44 \ 1  Scan289
Test report on the performance and restriction of different types of Enot's petrol filters.1st Apr 1930Box 44 \ 1  Scan290
Letter to supplier Benton & Stone Ltd. regarding performance issues and requested improvements for filter element packs.9th Apr 1929Box 44 \ 1  Scan291
Letter from Benton & Stone Ltd. concerning the production and testing of petrol filters.10th Apr 1929Box 44 \ 1  Scan292
On laboratory corrosion tests of duralumin filter plates, recommending the use of brass packs for the first batch of filters.1st Apr 1929Box 44 \ 1  Scan293
Letter to Messrs. Benton & Stone Ltd. clarifying that filter packs should continue to be supplied in brass, not duralumin.11th Apr 1929Box 44 \ 1  Scan294
Oil filter, forwarding a letter for discussion and comments.16th Apr 1929Box 44 \ 1  Scan295
Letter from the American branch to the English branch regarding the development of oil filters and a request for new designs.5th Apr 1929Box 44 \ 1  Scan296
Clarifying the terminology of oil 'filters' versus 'strainers' and discussing various oil cleaning technologies.17th Apr 1929Box 44 \ 1  Scan297
Correcting a previous postscript regarding oil filter manufacturers, 'Auto Klean' and 'Streamline'.19th Apr 1929Box 44 \ 1  Scan298
Advantages and disadvantages of the Auto Klean oil filter.22th Apr 1929Box 44 \ 1  Scan299
The merits of externally-cleanable oil filters, referencing Zenith, Enots and Auto Klean types.22th Apr 1929Box 44 \ 1  Scan300
Performance, advantages and disadvantages of the Auto Klean filter.22th Apr 1929Box 44 \ 1  Scan301
Oil sump filters and the benefit of externally cleaned filters, referencing the Auto Klean filter on a Sunbeam car.3rd May 1929Box 44 \ 1  Scan302
Comparing the Cuno and Purolator oil filters, discussing weight, materials, and cost.3rd May 1929Box 44 \ 1  Scan303
Seeking clarification on the difference between Cuno Auto-Klean and Auto-Klean oil filters.8th May 1929Box 44 \ 1  Scan304
Letter discussing the performance and testing of a Cuno Auto-Klean oil filter, with an analysis of residue collected.30th Apr 1929Box 44 \ 1  Scan305
Page two of a letter discussing the high cost of filters compared to competitors and sourcing alternatives.11th May 1929Box 44 \ 1  Scan306
Sending a sample 'Auto Klean' lubricating oil strainer with accompanying drawings.11th May 1929Box 44 \ 1  Scan307
The testing of Cuno Auto-Klean filters and the similarity between the American and English versions.14th May 1929Box 44 \ 1  Scan308
Letter to Messrs. Benton & Stone Ltd. regarding petrol starvation issues caused by Enots Petrol Filters.7th Nov 1929Box 44 \ 1  Scan309
Letter from Benton & Stone Ltd. regarding issues and testing of 'Enots' petrol filters.8th Nov 1929Box 44 \ 1  Scan310
Sending a petrol level indicator back to Messrs. Claudel Hobson after testing.5th Jul 1926Box 44 \ 2  Scan001
Letter from H.M. Hobson Ltd. confirming readiness to proceed with sample gauges upon receipt of specifications.20th Jul 1926Box 44 \ 2  Scan002
Letter to H. M. Hobson, Ltd. regarding a delay in developing a dashboard reading petrol gauge.19th Jul 1926Box 44 \ 2  Scan003
Internal order request for one complete Hobson Telegauge from Messrs. Claudel Hobson.8th Nov 1926Box 44 \ 2  Scan004
Request for the results of experiments on a dashboard-affixed Claudel-Hobson petrol gauge.12th Nov 1926Box 44 \ 2  Scan005
Request for information regarding an erratically behaving 'King Seeley' petrol gauge.18th Nov 1926Box 44 \ 2  Scan006
Letter from H.M. Hobson concerning an erratically behaving Hobson K-S Petrol Telegage instrument.19th Nov 1926Box 44 \ 2  Scan007
Page 2 of a letter from H.M. Hobson, Ltd. regarding the installation and trial of gauges on a 20 HP chassis.19th Nov 1926Box 44 \ 2  Scan008
Letter from H.M. Hobson Ltd. regarding the fitting and calibration of parts for a 20 HP experimental car's petrol tank.25th Nov 1926Box 44 \ 2  Scan009
Letter from H.M. Hobson Ltd. regarding the trial and calibration of fuel gauges for a 40/50 HP car.25th Nov 1926Box 44 \ 2  Scan010
Performance of Claudel Hobson petrol gauges fitted to Phantom and 20 HP cars.29th Nov 1926Box 44 \ 2  Scan011
Letter from H.M. Hobson Ltd. regarding Hobson K-S Telegage service or correction sheets for 'Phantom' and 20 HP cars.23th Dec 1926Box 44 \ 2  Scan012
Asking for an opinion on the newly manufactured King Seeley Petrol Level Indicator.24th Dec 1926Box 44 \ 2  Scan013
Test report on the Hobson K-S petrol level indicator fitted to experimental cars.24th Dec 1926Box 44 \ 2  Scan014
Alteration to the instrument board for the 10-EX Sports Phantom, specifically the dimensions for an oval petrol gauge.30th Dec 1926Box 44 \ 2  Scan015
Letter to H.M. Hobson Ltd. inquiring about calibrating a new model fuel tank and the potential for a custom dashboard gauge.30th Dec 1926Box 44 \ 2  Scan016
Letter from H.M. Hobson Ltd. regarding the calibration of a Hobson K-S Petrol Telegage and unsatisfactory instrument masks for the Phantom model.31th Dec 1926Box 44 \ 2  Scan017
Letter discussing the design and production of gauge masks for a 20-gallon fuel tank.31th Dec 1926Box 44 \ 2  Scan018
Letter from H.M. Hobson, Ltd. regarding a fuel tank modification and a sample mask for a 40/50 HP car.31th Dec 1926Box 44 \ 2  Scan019
Letter to H.M. Hobson Ltd. regarding the design, specifications, and fitting of a K-S Telegage.1st Jan 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan020
The despatch of K-S Telegage parts to Messrs. H.M. Hobson Ltd.1st Jan 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan021
Letter from H.M. Hobson, Ltd. apologising for a delayed response and requesting to postpone a matter until the following day.4th Jan 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan022
Letter from H.M. Hobson Ltd. arranging to fit a Hobson K-S Telegage and dash-board unit to a car.5th Jan 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan023
Correspondence from H.M. Hobson Ltd. regarding the Hobson K-S Telegage, discussing fitting arrangements and pricing for an improved gauge.6th Jan 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan024
Page 2 of a letter from H.M. Hobson, Ltd. detailing a price reduction on gauges.6th Jan 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan025
Letter to H.M. Hobson Ltd. regarding the supply, fitting, and design of a fuel gauge for a 40/50 HP car.8th Jan 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan026
Letter to H.M. Hobson Co. Ltd. regarding an objection to the oval case of the King Seeley Petrol Gauge and requesting a new rectangular design.14th Jan 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan027
Letter from H.M. Hobson Ltd. discussing the installation of a Hobson K-S Telegage and requesting a tank drawing.10th Jan 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan028
Letter from H.M. Hobson, Ltd. discussing the disposition of an overflow pipe and gauge face dimensions.10th Jan 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan029
Inter-office inquiry regarding the King Seeley Petrol Level Indicator.17th Jan 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan030
Inquiry from the American branch to the English branch regarding a King Seeley Petrol Level Indicator.17th Jan 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan031
Inquiry from Rolls-Royce of America to the UK regarding particulars for the King Seeley Petrol Level Indicator.17th Jan 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan032
Letter from the American branch to the UK branch regarding fuel level indicators.18th Jan 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan033
Letter from H.M. Hobson, Ltd. enclosing a blueprint showing five samples of dashboard units for the Hobson K-S Telegage.19th Jan 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan034
Blueprint showing five different designs for the Hobson K.S. Telegage fuel gauge.20th Jan 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan035
Selecting the best K.S. Telegage face from blueprints provided by Claudel Hobson for an instrument board.20th Jan 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan036
Letter to H.M. Hobson Ltd. regarding parts for a King Seeley Petrol Gauge for a 10 HP Fiat car.20th Jan 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan037
Letter from H.M. Hobson Ltd. acknowledging receipt of a letter and confirming they have written to Mr. A.G. Elliott regarding a Hobson K-S Telegage.24th Jan 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan038
Letter to H.M. Hobson Ltd. regarding the fitting position of a Hobson Telegage for a 40/50 HP car.27th Jan 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan039
The King Seeley (K-S) petrol level indicator, discussing its performance, calibration, and potential improvements.2nd Feb 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan040
The testing of a Hobson K-S petrol level indicator on two experimental cars.24th Dec 1926Box 44 \ 2  Scan041
The design and calibration of a Claudel Hobson dash board petrol gauge.5th Feb 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan042
Letter to Messrs. H.M. Hobson Ltd. regarding carburettor tests, a telegage unit for a 20 HP car, and delays with a 40/50 HP car.12th Feb 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan043
Blueprint detailing the calibration of a Goshawk petrol tank.12th Feb 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan044
Letter from H.M. Hobson, Ltd. regarding a discrepancy with a Telegage unit for a 20 HP car.14th Feb 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan045
Page 2 of a letter from H. M. Hobson, Ltd. regarding 40/50 tank calibration.14th Feb 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan046


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