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 H.M. Hobson Ltd. confirming the return of a modified petrol tank fitted with a three-connection unit and cover.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 44\3\ Scan183 | |
| Date | 7th February 1929 | |
| X4038 CONTRACTORS TO THE ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE, AIR MINISTRY AND TO THE DOMINION & FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS. PLEASE ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO THE FIRM, NOT TO INDIVIDUALS. TELEPHONE: CHISWICK 4231 (4 LINES). TELEGRAMS: "ASSEMBLAGE, LONDON". H.M. HOBSON, LTD. 47-55, ACTON VALE, LONDON, W. 3. MANUFACTURERS OF: Hobson K-S Petrol Telegage AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES. WORKS: LONDON AND WOLVERHAMPTON. OUR REF. TPS/MW YOUR REF. 7th February 1929. For the attention of E.W.Hives, Esq., Messrs.Rolls-Royce,Ltd., Expl. Dept. Derby. Dear Sirs, We beg to confirm telephone conversation of this morning, to the effect that we have returned to you to-day, per passenger train, the petrol tank with the unit in the altered position, as shown on your drawing L.F.1220. We have fitted a three connection unit in this tank, with a suggested cover enclosing the three pipes, for your remarks. We fear that it is not possible to make a very sightly job of this cover, owing to the necessity for leaving the pipes sufficiently spread to enable them to be handled easily. However, no doubt you will let us know in due course what you think of this arrangement. | ||