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 H.M. Hobson Ltd. regarding the first models of the type AV48B carburettor.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 42\3\ Scan044 | |
| Date | 30th November 1926 | |
| CONTRACTORS TO THE ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE, AIR MINISTRY AND TO THE DOMINION & FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS. (3841) TELEPHONE: VICTORIA 4670, (4 LINES). TELEGRAMS: "ASSEMBLAGE, LONDON". PLEASE ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO THE FIRM, NOT TO INDIVIDUALS. MANUFACTURERS OF:- Claudel-Hobson Carburettors, AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES. LONDON AND WORKS: WOLVERHAMPTON. H.M.HOBSON, LTD. 29 & 31, VAUXHALL BRIDGE ROAD, LONDON, S.W.1. 30th November 1926. OUR REF. YOUR REF. TPS/MW Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}3/LG ENCLO. Experimental Dept. Messrs.Rolls-Royce,Ltd., Derby. Dear Sirs, Further to the conversation with your Mr.Hives and Mr. Robotham which the writer had when at your works last week, we beg to inform you that we have now received the first models of our type AV48B carburetters from our works. The body drawing of this carburetter was left with you for your inspection, and we are glad to inform you that the total weight, including all levers, full mixture control with over-riding gear for closing throttle, as required in aircraft carburetters, comes out at 3 lbs. 3 ozs. Half the intake only is provided for in the casting, but we think that this weight is a satisfactory figure. Should you be thinking of having a pair of these carburetters for an engine, as suggested, we would much | ||