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).
Recommendation to modify petrol tank filters by drilling air holes for cars destined for America.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 135\2\ scan0044 | |
| Date | 6th July 1921 | |
| x3701 Extract from EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}/Thn6/H6.7.21. X. 3719 - RE CARS FOR AMERICA. Item 4 PETROL TANK FILTERS+ x3701 Mr. Platford is of the opinion that we should have some holes drilled at the top of these filters to allow air to get out when filling. He points out this is essential on the monel metal gauge filter. he asks that it should be standardised immediately and incorporated on all future cars delivered to America. Will BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} please instruct accordingly if Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} agrees. EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}/Thn. | ||