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The design specifics of the Bensport Radiator, including the matrix height.11th Oct 1932Box 87 \ 1  scan0002
Sending a drawing for a Bensport radiator matrix and the consideration of alternative designs.12th Oct 1932Box 87 \ 1  scan0003
Attaching a blueprint and details for the Bensport Chassis radiator matrix.14th Oct 1932Box 87 \ 1  scan0004
Bensport radiator, discussing drawing N.Sch.3565 and various Harrison Matrix forms.12th Oct 1932Box 87 \ 1  scan0005
Design and specifications for the 'Bensport' radiator and shutters, including models, materials, and associated components.21th Oct 1932Box 87 \ 1  scan0006
Standard 3-litre Bentley badge and its required chromium and black enamel finish.4th Nov 1932Box 87 \ 1  scan0007
Confirming revised dimensions for Bensport Radiator Blocks after a phone call with Messrs. John Marston.4th Nov 1932Box 87 \ 1  scan0008
Modified radiator for the Bensport J.1 model to suit an existing engine unit.8th Nov 1932Box 87 \ 1  scan0009
Final design of the B.3 radiator bottom tank and suspension for the mock-up chassis.2nd Nov 1932Box 87 \ 1  scan0010
Modifications to a Bensport radiator and brake lever to improve clearance.16th Nov 1932Box 87 \ 1  scan0011
Modification of front axle brake levers to prevent them fouling the Bensport radiator.8th Nov 1932Box 87 \ 1  scan0012
Blueprint LeC.3289 for the Experimental Bensport J.1.26th Nov 1932Box 87 \ 1  scan0013
Provision of drawing LeC.3402 for stiffened radiator shutters on a Bensport Series 1.10th Mar 1933Box 87 \ 1  scan0014
Design and construction of a detachable radiator grill and apron for the Bensport model.16th Mar 1933Box 87 \ 1  scan0015
Test radiator grill for a B.4. model, detailing its construction and potential modifications.20th Mar 1933Box 87 \ 1  scan0016
Decision to fit a stone guard and remove the shutters from the Bensport radiator.20th Mar 1933Box 87 \ 1  scan0017
Clarifying a point from the minutes of a conference regarding circlip strength and requesting tests on a Bensport engine.20th Mar 1933Box 87 \ 1  scan0018
Modification scheme for a Bensport radiator, involving the deletion of shutters and the fitting of a thermostat and stone guard.23th Mar 1933Box 87 \ 1  scan0019
Bensport radiator, advocating for a thermostatic control instead of shutters.23th Mar 1933Box 87 \ 1  scan0020
Overheating Peregrine engine oil, suggesting improvements by referencing American car cooling systems.17th Mar 1933Box 87 \ 1  scan0021
Production instructions for the Bensport Series 1 radiator and bonnet, including material and design specifications.27th Mar 1933Box 87 \ 1  scan0022
Radiator shutters and piston issues on the Bensport car.27th Mar 1933Box 87 \ 1  scan0023
Bensport radiator scheme, piston failures, and testing plans for the Bensport car.28th Mar 1933Box 87 \ 1  scan0024
Bonnet material and production proportions for open versus closed body types for the Bensport Series 1 chassis.6th Apr 1933Box 87 \ 1  scan0025
The removal of tie bars from the Bensport radiator bottom tank.13th Apr 1933Box 87 \ 1  scan0026
Modifications to a radiator bottom tank for simplification.20th Apr 1933Box 87 \ 1  scan0027
Order for rubbers and Ferobestos parts for a Bensport radiator mounting.24th Apr 1933Box 87 \ 1  scan0028
Schemes for altering the Bensport radiator mounting on Bentley cars.26th Apr 1933Box 87 \ 1  scan0029
Torque reaction dampers, chassis suitability, and modifications for engine mounting.26th Apr 1933Box 87 \ 1  scan0030
Request to make an experimental set for mounting the Bensport radiator directly onto the engine, referencing blueprint LeC.3467.28th Apr 1933Box 87 \ 1  scan0031
Modifications to the Bensport radiator mounting.1st May 1933Box 87 \ 1  scan0032
Clarifying decisions made about the first 15 chassis of the 3.5 litre Bentley.26th May 1933Box 87 \ 1  scan0033
New Bentley radiator grille design featuring vertical, chromium-plated slats.27th May 1933Box 87 \ 1  scan0034
Design alterations for the new shape Bentley radiator.30th May 1933Box 87 \ 1  scan0035
Ordering of specific rubber pads for the radiator suspension on the 3 1/2 Litre Bentley.31th May 1933Box 87 \ 1  scan0036
Requesting a test on a modified Water Temperature Regulator design for a Bentley vehicle.20th Jul 1933Box 87 \ 1  scan0037
Blueprint detailing a modification to a Bensport water temperature regulator.20th Jul 1933Box 87 \ 1  scan0038
On testing and improvements for the Bentley centre radiator mounting to resolve bonnet knocks.27th Jun 1933Box 87 \ 1  scan0039
Confirming a modified Bentley radiator shell is ready for production.24th Jul 1933Box 87 \ 1  scan0040
Improved form of radiator jacket for the Bentley Chassis.24th Jul 1933Box 87 \ 1  scan0041
Design and production of radiator badges for Bentley cars.1st Aug 1933Box 87 \ 1  scan0042
Photograph of a Bentley 'B' winged radiator badge.31th Jul 1933Box 87 \ 1  scan0043
Design drawing for the Bentley Radiator Badge with detailed annotations.31th Jul 1933Box 87 \ 1  scan0044
Modifications to the Bentley radiator shell to accommodate shutters.31th Aug 1933Box 87 \ 1  scan0045
Improvements to the Bentley radiator shutters and shell.2nd Sep 1933Box 87 \ 1  scan0046
Confirming design changes for thermostatically operated shutters on a Bentley.5th Sep 1933Box 87 \ 1  scan0047
Drawing for a Bentley Thermostat modification.9th Sep 1933Box 87 \ 1  scan0048
Alteration request for the 3 1/2 Litre Bentley radiator side steady brackets to prevent wear.21th Sep 1933Box 87 \ 1  scan0049
Design revision for the Bentley centre radiator mounting to increase movement and prevent stud failure.25th Sep 1933Box 87 \ 1  scan0050
New design for an experimental Bentley radiator with a reduced depth to save weight.10th Oct 1933Box 87 \ 1  scan0051
Request to manufacture two Bentley radiators with a new 70mm matrix specification.27th Oct 1933Box 87 \ 1  scan0052
Requesting an increase in thread size for a Bentley radiator tie rod due to a failure.20th Dec 1933Box 87 \ 1  scan0053
Disadvantages of radiator shutters and considering chromium-plated grids as an aesthetic alternative.2nd Jan 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0054
Decision not to fit new levers to the Bentley radiator thermostat.23th Jan 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0055
Modified fixing for the Ferodo strip on a Bentley radiator to prevent damage to bonnet panels.23th Jan 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0056
Modifications for fitting a Ferodo strip on the Bentley radiator.31th Jan 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0057
Introduction of a starting handle tunnel with cover for Bentley radiator shutters.9th Mar 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0058
Request to experimentally produce a radiator grille for a Bentley, to replace the existing shutters.6th Apr 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0059
Fitting of a radiator grille and thermostat to a Bentley.28th Apr 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0060
Modifications to a Bentley Radiator Grille, including fitting stiffeners and a starting handle tunnel.7th Jul 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0061
The testing of a new Bentley radiator grille.10th May 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0062
Test report on a Bentley radiator grille's cooling efficiency at Brooklands Track.16th May 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0063
Graph charting the effect of a radiator grille on engine cooling for a Bentley at different speeds.15th May 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0064
Effect of a radiator grille on bonnet air temperature.17th May 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0065
Graph of radiator tests at Brooklands Track, recording under-bonnet air temperatures with and without a grille fitted at various speeds.15th May 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0066
Graph plotting the results of radiator tests, showing under-bonnet air temperatures at different speeds with and without a grille.16th Jan 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0067
Instructions for radiator modifications on car B23AE for Brooklands tests.17th May 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0068
Letter from a supplier regarding a delivery delay for a Harrison Vee bonded matrix radiator.17th May 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0069
Instructions for fitting and modifying radiators on a Bentley car for Brooklands tests.23th May 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0070
Requesting standard Bentley radiator parts be sent to John Marston Ltd. for fitting to a Harrison Vee bonded matrix radiator.18th May 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0071
Request to test a 58mm Harrison Vee bonded matrix radiator on a Bentley car for 10,000 miles.18th May 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0072
Letter to Messrs. John Marston Ltd. regarding the assembly of parts for a Bentley car radiator.18th May 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0073
Instruction to modify and re-test a Bentley radiator grille for temperature drop at Brooklands.1st Jun 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0074
Requesting the addition of metal strips to a Bentley radiator grille to improve airflow.5th Jun 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0075
Standardisation of unbalanced shutters on a Bentley chassis.2nd Jul 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0076
Production of tools for unbalanced shutters on the Bentley Chassis.4th Jul 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0077
The weights of various Bentley radiators.5th Oct 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0078
List comparing the empty and full weights of four different Bentley radiator configurations.1st May 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0079
Comparison of weights for different Bentley radiator models, both empty and full of water.1st May 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0080
Improved manufacturing methods and additional tinning charges for Marston Radiator Matrices.1st Jul 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0081
Request for the return of a 58mm Bentley Harrison Vee bonded matrix for comparison testing.14th Sep 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0082
Bentley radiator tests comparing Harrison type and standard matrix constructions.14th Sep 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0083
Fan options for different climates, radiator specifications, and the effect of air intake shutters on carburation.14th Sep 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0084
Tests of various Bentley radiators, fans, and radiator grilles at Brooklands.14th Sep 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0085
Conclusions from tests on different radiator matrix types, grilles, shutters, and fans for a Bentley.14th Sep 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0086
Effect of different cooling fans on a vehicle's maximum speed and lap time.14th Sep 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0087
Graph comparing the performance of different Bentley radiator matrices tested at Brooklands.7th Sep 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0088
Line graph comparing the cooling efficiencies of a Marston Mark III radiator matrix with and without shutters and a grille, tested on a Bentley 3B IV.8th Sep 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0089
Graph showing the rise of air intake temperature with the rise of water temperature during tests on a Bentley 3 B.T.V.8th Sep 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0090
Graph comparing the performance of different Bentley radiator matrices.11th Aug 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0091
Graph comparing the performance of different Bentley radiator matrices, with and without fans, during a hill climb test in France.11th Aug 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0092
Graph comparing bonnet air temperatures for a thermostatically controlled shutter system versus a bypass system at different speeds.19th Sep 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0093
Comparative test document detailing engine and air temperatures for vehicles fitted with a grille versus radiator shutters.19th Sep 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0094
Analysis with calculations for the effect of altitude on a standard radiator's 'air temp to boil' figure.24th Sep 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0095
Page from a report with formulas for calculating boiling points at different altitudes.24th Sep 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0096
Graph showing the variation of the boiling point of water, air temperature, and relative air density with altitude.24th Sep 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0097
Graph showing the sea level air temperatures required for boiling to occur at various altitudes.24th Sep 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0098
Graph showing the variation of air temperature required to boil radiator fluid against altitude.26th Sep 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0099
The water capacities of cooling systems for the Phantom II, 20/25 HP, and Standard Bentley models.26th Sep 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0100
Weight comparison between a Standard Bentley Marston Mark III Matrix and a Marston Mark V Matrix.5th Oct 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0101


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