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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).
Letter from Maurice Olley discussing fuel gauge diaphragms and venting requirements.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 27a\2\  Scan003
Date  11th October 1927 guessed
  
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in which a sylphon metal diaphragm was used. Apparently the cloth was found at least equal to the metal concertina in actual use.

The King Seeley Corporation points out that with a feed of this type, it is not necessary to provide an air vent in the filler cap when their gauge is used, as the small vent in the King Seeley gauge is ample for a continuous fuel feed of this type.

Yours very truly

(Sd) Maurice Olley.

Copies of A.C. descriptive matter attached to Mr. Royce's copy only (one set)
  
  


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