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 S. Smith & Sons to H.E. West regarding potential improvements to the Petrol Gauge.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 167\4\ img071 | |
| Date | 12th February 1935 | |
| Y6112 CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY ENGINEERING AND ALLIED EMPLOYERS NATIONAL FEDERATION TELEPHONE: GLADSTONE 3333 (20 LINES) TELEGRAMS: SPEEDOFAC, PHONE, LONDON. BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING CABLES: SPEEDOFAC, LONDON. CODES: MARCONI, COMMERCIAL, BENTLEY'S. S. SMITH & SONS (Motor Accessories) Ltd BRANCHES AT PARIS, MILAN, SYDNEY, WELLINGTON. AGENCIES AND SERVICE STATIONS THROUGHOUT THE BRITISH EMPIRE AND IN ALL THE PRINCIPAL COUNTRIES SHOWROOMS & DEPOTS. 179-185 GT. PORTLAND ST.{Capt. P. R. Strong} LONDON W.1. 26-29, COX ST.{Capt. P. R. Strong} LIFFERY ST.{Capt. P. R. Strong} BIRMINGHAM. 14a JACKSONS ROW DEANSGATE MANCHESTER. 21 DRURY STREET GLASGOW. DUBLIN & BELFAST CRICKLEWOOD WORKS, LONDON, N.W.2 Please quote our reference: S.1. SALES DIRECTOR'S OFFICE 12th February 1935. H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} West, Esq., Messrs. Rolls Royce Ld, DERBY. Dear Mr. West, Although there is no doubt that the present Petrol Gauge is a reasonably satisfactory article, we are of opinion that the present type of gear could be improved by the introduction of a finer tooth. I am sending you a sample of the latter, under separate cover, and shall be glad if you will kindly let me know whether you approve it. I am writing you on this subject as after carefully watching our Service returns it appears that the only serious cause of failure today is sticking float gears. Personally, I am of opinion that if we could dispense with gears it would be advantageous on account of the fact that however carefully these parts are made, varying grades of petrol have a detrimental effect upon their operation. If after inspection of the sample you would like to see Mr. Manwaring, will you please be good enough to write him at the Chace Hotel, Coventry. Yours very truly, C.W. Nichols SALES DIRECTOR | ||