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).
Suggestion to add an 'off' position to the petrol pump switch on the Phantom III model to manage carburettor flooding.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 149\4\ scan0359 | |
| Date | 25th June 1937 | |
| 1263 E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} from Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c. By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}12/R.25.6.37. PETROL PUMP SWITCHES. At the recent Retailers' Luncheon, Mr. Pass pointed out to me how irritating it was when his P.III carburetter flooded in Piccadilly not to be able to turn the petrol off, and so clear the engine system. He pointed out that on his first P.III he had a petrol tap. It is suggested that we ought to have an 'off' position on the petrol switch which would be a great asset if flooding was experienced. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||