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).
Request to the S.U. Carburetter Co. for 6 experimental needles with specified dimensions for a 1§ type carburetter.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 31\5\ Scan163 | |
| Date | 15th May 1934 | |
| *1687 Exptl. Dept. HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/CTS.{C. Trot Salt - Carburation}8/KW. 15th May, 1934. The S.U. Carburetter Co., East Works, Adderley Park, BIRMINGHAM 8. Dear Sirs, Will you please supply 6 Experimental needles, to the following dimensions, for use on your 1§ type Carburetter. Measured in thous' of an inch at intervals of .125 from the shoulder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 99 99 99 91.5 85 81.5 80 79 78 77.5 77 77 77 Yours faithfully, FOR ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. | ||