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 to The S.U. Co. Ltd. regarding issues with buckled petrol pump valves and a request for replacements.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 149\1\ scan0020 | |
| Date | 1st May 1934 | |
| X2677 Exptl. Dept. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Bwg.{J. C. Bowring}6/KW. 1st May, 1934. The S.U. Co. Ltd., East Works, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Park, Birmingham, 8. Attention Mr. Skinner. Dear Sirs, Re. Petrol Pump Valves. We have had one or two instances where the above have been badly buckled and therefore not seating properly. We think that probably they have not been flat when assembled or that they are bent when assembling. Enclosed are two valves which we removed from a pump yesterday, both being on the suction side, and we shall be pleased to have your comments on same, and also to know if you have experienced this trouble when testing. We shall also be pleased to know if you are yet in a position to supply us with a Commercial type pump for test purposes. Will you kindly forward us one dozen valves and half a dozen built up diaphragms. Yours faithfully, FOR ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. | ||