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).
The use of a single type Stromberg downdraught carburettor on large bore 20's models.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 93\2\ scan0114 | |
| Date | 26th October 1935 | |
| - sheet 2 - E.2/HP.26.10.35. the single type Stromberg downdraught we are proposing to use on the large bore 20's. It might be argued that this test shows up to the disadvantage of electric petrol pumps but we have to remember the disadvantages of the other type, particularly when operating under the conditions produced by radiator shutter temperature control. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} | ||