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 AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. regarding the shipping of a type 'AJ' combined fuel pump sample from their associates in Flint, Michigan.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 149\4\ scan0284 | |
Date | 14th May 1937 | |
Handwritten notes: Top left: File Top center: DIXON Please note Top right: Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} JBD{John B. Dixon - Fuel Systems} Left Margin: IMW{Ivan M. Waller - Head of Chateauroux} Center: 1263 Printed Text: AC-SPHINX SPARKING PLUG CO. LTD. DIRECTORS: N.F. Stockbridge, W.O.Kennington, C.J.Bartlett. Telegrams: SPHINX, DUNSTABLE. DUNSTABLE, BEDS. ENGLAND. Telephone: DUNSTABLE 360. Our Ref NFS/GEB. Your Ref Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}18/R.{Sir Henry Royce} 14th May, 1937. W. A.{Mr Adams} Robotham, Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. Dear Mr. Robotham, I must apologise for the delay in replying to your letter of the 6th instant, due to my absence from the office. With regard to the combined fuel pump and section pump, I have already received from our associates in Flint, Michigan, a communication stating that you have called at their factory, and they have told me of your wish for a sample of this pump, which is known as type 'AJ'. They advised us that this sample was being shipped immediately for passing on to you (their advice is dated April 12th) - but up to the moment of writing it has not arrived. We expect, however, to receive the shipping papers relating to this sample in the course of the next day or so, and following clearance of the sample through the Customs it will be sent on to you without delay. I have also received from Flint certain data with regard to the performance of this pump and I have pleasure in enclosing this herewith for your information. Owing to the fact that we have never experienced any real demand for this combined type of pump in this country, we have never made the type in England - consequently our experience with it is not very wide; we have, of course, a certain general experience with it and if there is any way in which we can be of help to you, we shall be glad if you will write us. Pending our further advice concerning the despatch of the sample to you, We are, Yours faithfully, THE AC-SPHINX SPARKING PLUG CO., LTD., N. F.{Mr Friese} STOCKBRIDGE Managing Director. (Please see over.) Footer: AC Air Cleaners - AC Clocks - AC Fuel Pumps - AC Oil Filters - AC Oil Gauges - AC Plugs - AC Speedometers - AC Windscreen Wipers. | ||