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).
Carburetter modifications to prevent flooding on car 104-MY.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 18\4\ Scan079 | |
| Date | 23th September 1933 | |
| x7960 To Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 23.9.33. 104-MY. SG{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD}'S CAR. The carburetter on the above car has been modified to prevent flooding conditions. The following work being carried out. 1 new float (lighter type 2¾ ozs. E.83420.) Petrol level altered to 1.375" Needle movement checked and found to be in excess of the required amount .115" The car has been tested on a 1 in 5½ gradient with satisfactory results. F.{Mr Friese} Dodd. | ||