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 The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd proposing a new design for a pump spindle and armature.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 149\4\ scan0043 | |
| Date | 14th October 1936 | |
| 1263 TELEGRAMS FLEXCARBUR, BIRMINGHAM. The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd PROPRIETORS: MORRIS MOTORS LTD. TELEPHONE No EAST 1171 (6 LINES) LORD NUFFIELD CHAIRMAN OLIVER BODEN, O.B.E. MANAGING DIRECTOR STATION ADDERLEY PARK L.M.& S.RY East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, Birmingham, 8. T. C. SKINNER, M.I.A.E. DIRECTOR & GENERAL MANAGER YOUR REF OUR REF TCS/DR DIXON Oct. 14/36. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. Dear Sirs, We enclose herewith Blue Prints of a new design of spindle and armature for the pumps, owing to the prevalence of leakage through the spindle hole, due, at any rate partly, to shrinkage of the diaphragm. We have tested out the new spindle very severely and can find no sign of loosening even with the type of diaphragm which you are fitting. We propose, therefore, to standardise it on your pumps, but before doing so we should like your sanction. The difference, of course, is that we screw the spindle higher up the shoulder into the diaphragm, and afterwards rivet the locking nut on. Awaiting your kind reply, and assuring you of our best attention at all times, we are Yours faithfully, For THE S.U. CARBURETTER CO. LTD. [Signature] | ||