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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).
Carburetter modifications to prevent flooding on car 104-MY.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 18\4\  Scan079
Date  23th September 1933
  
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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.
  
  


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