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Standardisation of parts document for unbalanced radiator shutters.27th Sep 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0102
Estimate for the cost of extra equipment and bringing the D.2 series chassis into production.18th Sep 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0103
Letter to John Marston Limited regarding the inconsistent cooling performance of their Mark V radiator matrices.25th Oct 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0104
Letter requesting advice and the manufacture of a new radiator matrix.25th Oct 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0105
Modifications to the Bentley Marston Mark V radiator matrix based on test results.25th Oct 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0106
Dispatch of a Bentley radiator for a matrix fitting.25th Oct 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0107
Alterations to a Bentley radiator grille for testing purposes.25th Oct 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0108
Request to Messrs. Marston to modify an experimental Bentley Marston Mark V radiator matrix.26th Oct 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0109
Instructions to John Marston Ltd. regarding modifications to a Bentley radiator matrix.26th Oct 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0110
Letter to Messrs. John Marston Limited regarding a leaking radiator matrix being returned for examination.29th Oct 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0111
Further tests on Bentley Radiators at Brooklands.1st Nov 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0112
Summary of cooling system tests with recommendations for fan and matrix configurations on a Bentley car.24th Oct 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0113
Graph comparing the performance of 70mm and 58mm deep Bentley radiator matrices (Marston Mark V) at different car speeds.24th Oct 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0114
Line graph comparing the performance of two similar 58mm Marston Mark V radiator matrices at various car speeds.24th Oct 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0115
Graph comparing carburettor air intake temperatures against car speed for shutter and by-pass radiator controls.24th Oct 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0116
Graph determining the permissible reduction in area for Bentley radiators to achieve equal cooling compared to a standard matrix.24th Oct 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0117
Graph comparing the cooling performance and speeds obtained with three different Bentley fan types against a no-fan configuration.24th Oct 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0118
Instructions for the construction and testing of a new fan cowl for a Bentley radiator.9th Nov 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0119
Further tests and modifications to a radiator grille to improve cooling efficiency.14th Sep 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0120
Graph plotting the air temperature to boil, comparing radiator performance with and without a grille fitted on a Bentley.13th Nov 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0121
Drawings for radiator and engine suspension modifications for the Bentley.13th Nov 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0122
Requesting a study into bi-metal thermostats for hot spot control, referencing American cars and radiator design.21th Nov 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0123
The design and specification of a centrally mounted radiator for a Bentley.22th Nov 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0124
The measurement of air speeds at various points in front of a Bentley radiator on car B-23-AE.27th Nov 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0125
Graph plotting wind speed versus car speed at various measurement positions in front of a Bentley radiator.6th Oct 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0126
Graph of wind speed versus car speed measured at various positions in front of a Bentley radiator with the bonnet off.26th Oct 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0127
Report on anti-spill radiator cap valves, comparing an in-house design to the 'Camel' type.29th Nov 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0128
Dissatisfaction with existing anti-spill radiator caps and recommending a new design based on an American 'Camel' valve.29th Nov 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0129
Diagrammatic sketch of an anti-spill valve in a radiator top tank.4th Jan 1935Box 87 \ 1  scan0130
Fitting of a shortened matrix radiator to car 5.B.IV.4th Jan 1935Box 87 \ 1  scan0131
Standardisation of parts for a 58 m.m. Harrison Radiator.13th Sep 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0132
Estimated cost and production note for extra jigs and tools for the 'D' series chassis.18th Sep 1934Box 87 \ 1  scan0133
Request to order two different Bentley radiator matrices, one from the Harrison Radiator Corporation and one from Marstons.16th Jan 1935Box 87 \ 1  scan0134
Letter to John Marstons, Ltd. regarding the construction of American-style radiator matrices for a Bentley.16th Jan 1935Box 87 \ 1  scan0135
Comparison of frontal area, weight, and total savings for three different radiator matrix designs.19th Jan 1935Box 87 \ 1  scan0136
Comparison table of weights for various Bentley radiator components.22th Jan 1935Box 87 \ 1  scan0137
Instructions for building a lightened Bentley radiator and a staybrite steel radiator shutter.13th Feb 1935Box 87 \ 1  scan0138
New brace design for the radiator frame on Bentley cars with independently mounted wings.18th Mar 1935Box 87 \ 1  scan0139
Comparison table of specifications for the proposed Wraith radiator against the Bentley Experimental and 20/25 HP radiators.19th Mar 1935Box 87 \ 1  scan0140
Modifications to the radiator for the Bentley Centrally Mounted Wings scheme.20th Mar 1935Box 87 \ 1  scan0141
Instructions for lightening the radiator and constructing a shutter for the Bentley Centrally Mounted Wings scheme.20th Mar 1935Box 87 \ 1  scan0142
Instruction to fit a specially constructed Bentley radiator with a reduced matrix area to the streamline car B.23AE.20th Mar 1935Box 87 \ 1  scan0143
Acquisition and construction of new Harrison Vee radiator matrices for Bentley, for comparison with Marston Mark V matrices.23th Mar 1935Box 87 \ 1  scan0144
Revised table of weights and dimensions for various types of radiator matrices.25th Mar 1935Box 87 \ 1  scan0145
Requesting a specific Bentley radiator be rebuilt for comparison tests at Brooklands.26th Mar 1935Box 87 \ 1  scan0146
Request to the coppersmiths to make two pipes to connect a Bentley radiator to an engine for flow restriction tests.26th Mar 1935Box 87 \ 1  scan0147
Difficulty of fitting an experimental short matrix radiator to car B-23-AE and proposing a temporary solution.29th Mar 1935Box 87 \ 1  scan0148
Letter to John Marston Ltd. discussing a weight discrepancy between a new Bentley matrix and an American Vee product.4th Apr 1935Box 87 \ 1  scan0149
Comparison table of particulars for two different types of matrices.4th Apr 1935Box 87 \ 1  scan0150
Letter from John Marston Limited regarding analysed weights of a 58mm Bentley Matrix and proposing a meeting.12th Apr 1935Box 87 \ 1  scan0151
Letter to John Marston Limited arranging a meeting to discuss the weights of Bentley Matrices.15th Apr 1935Box 87 \ 1  scan0152
Table of revised matrix weights and specifications for various models.16th Apr 1935Box 87 \ 1  scan0153
Request to place an official order with Messrs. John Marston Ltd. for a Bentley Experimental Radiator Matrix.24th Apr 1935Box 87 \ 1  scan0154
Letter to John Marston Limited regarding an order for a Mark VI 52 mm. experimental matrix.24th Apr 1935Box 87 \ 1  scan0155
Acquisition of a new American Harrison Vee Matrix for Bentley radiator comparison tests.3rd May 1935Box 87 \ 1  scan0156
Bentley radiator tests involving a new American Harrison Vee Matrix from John Marston.8th May 1935Box 87 \ 1  scan0157
Revised tubular cross-member for a Bentley, related to a centrally mounted radiator.25th Mar 1935Box 87 \ 1  scan0158
Tests carried out on Marston Mark VI and Harrison Vee bonded Bentley radiator matrices.31th Jul 1935Box 87 \ 1  scan0159
Radiators, water cooling difficulties, and weight reduction.31th Jul 1935Box 87 \ 1  scan0160
Results of radiator comparison tests conducted at Brooklands.10th Jul 1935Box 87 \ 1  scan0161
Summary comparing the cooling performance and weights of different radiator matrices.8th Aug 1935Box 87 \ 1  scan0162
The despatch of two Bentley radiators to John Marston & Co. Ltd.12th Aug 1935Box 87 \ 1  scan0163
Scheme to fix rattling radiator shutters on Bentley cars by using spring loading.14th Sep 1935Box 87 \ 1  scan0164
Graph plotting water and air temperature against distance during a climb of the Stelvio Pass.30th Aug 1935Box 87 \ 1  scan0165
Radiator tests at John Marston Ltd., comparing various matrices and correlating rig tests with road tests.6th Nov 1935Box 87 \ 1  scan0166
Methods for measuring water and air flows, followed by criticisms of the test rig.6th Nov 1935Box 87 \ 1  scan0167
Issues with a test rig for measuring heat and flow, with suggestions for improvements.6th Nov 1935Box 87 \ 1  scan0168
Brief list and summary of tests comparing heat dissipation and air speed in various radiator matrices.6th Nov 1935Box 87 \ 1  scan0169
Summary of findings and recommendations from comparative tests on different radiator matrices.6th Nov 1935Box 87 \ 1  scan0170
Calculations for the heat dissipation and critical air temperature of a Spectre matrix.6th Nov 1935Box 87 \ 1  scan0171
Calculations for pressure correction under the bonnet based on car speed and air velocity.6th Nov 1935Box 87 \ 1  scan0172
Calculations for cooling performance, heat dissipation and critical air temperature.6th Nov 1935Box 87 \ 1  scan0173
Calculations comparing the dissipation and critical temperature of Mark VI and Mark V components.6th Nov 1935Box 87 \ 1  scan0174
Calculation for Bentley (85 m.p.h. Full Throttle) using Marston Mark VI 52 m.m. Matrix.7th Nov 1935Box 87 \ 1  scan0175
Estimation of theoretical pressure under the Spectre bonnet at a car speed of 85 m.p.h.7th Nov 1935Box 87 \ 1  scan0176
Calculation for total head under a bonnet, with a note regarding pressure tests conducted in France on a Spectre bonnet.7th Nov 1935Box 87 \ 1  scan0177
Graph comparing the cooling properties of Marston Mk. VI and A.H.V. 52 M.M. Bentley matrices.11th Oct 1935Box 87 \ 1  scan0178
Graph showing the variation of cooling with car speed for 52mm Mk V and Mk VI Marston matrices.11th Oct 1935Box 87 \ 1  scan0179
Graph showing the variation of cooling with matrix depth at various car speeds for Marston Mk IV Matrices.11th Oct 1935Box 87 \ 1  scan0180
Graph showing the variation of cooling with car speed for different depths and types of Marston Mk V radiator matrices.11th Oct 1935Box 87 \ 1  scan0181
Graph showing the variation of air speed through a radiator core against car speed for different matrix types.11th Oct 1935Box 87 \ 1  scan0182
Graph showing the variation of cooling with air speed through different Marston cores.20th Jun 1935Box 87 \ 1  scan0183
Graph plotting under bonnet pressures in inches of water against speed in miles per hour.20th Jun 1935Box 87 \ 1  scan0184
Inspection scheme for fixed radiator shutters and comparing rattling complaints between RR and Bentley models.10th Dec 1935Box 87 \ 1  scan0185
Scheme for fixed radiator shutters on a Bentley radiator.11th Dec 1935Box 87 \ 1  scan0186
Bentley Radiator Grille, noting that its slats are identical to those used on the Spectre model.13th Dec 1935Box 87 \ 1  scan0187
Requesting the urgent return of a radiator used for fitting spring-loaded shutters.20th Dec 1935Box 87 \ 1  scan0188
Design modifications for a slatted Bentley radiator grille model.21th Dec 1935Box 87 \ 1  scan0189
Expressing disapproval of the Slatted Bentley Radiator.3rd Jan 1936Box 87 \ 1  scan0190
List of estimated critical atmospheric temperatures for 20/25 and Bentley radiators with various engine and matrix configurations.15th Jan 1936Box 87 \ 1  scan0191
Request to complete an order for a 58 m.m. Mark VI Marston Matrix for a 6-B-IV chassis for engine cooling tests.31th Jan 1936Box 87 \ 1  scan0192
Flimsy aluminium radiator shutter bearing support plate on model 6-B-IV, recommending a stiffer steel replacement.6th Feb 1936Box 87 \ 1  scan0193
Distance piece for mounting a radiator on a stiffened Bentley chassis, requesting one be made.25th Mar 1936Box 87 \ 1  scan0194
Proposing to replace rubber hoses and Dermatine joints with Leyland 'PR' hoses and Klingerite jointing on water connections for the Phantom III, Bentley & 25/30 models.6th Jul 1936Box 87 \ 1  scan0195
Sending a Bentley Mark VI radiator matrix for testing on a Bumper chassis.22th Oct 1936Box 87 \ 1  scan0196
Instructions to modify and examine a matrix for a Bentley Bump Radiator.30th Oct 1936Box 87 \ 1  scan0197
Cancelling previous instructions and providing new ones for reconditioning and rebuilding a radiator matrix for a Bentley.14th Nov 1936Box 87 \ 1  scan0198
Poor fit of replacement slats for Bentley radiator shutters and suggesting depots stock and shape them locally.2nd Dec 1936Box 87 \ 1  scan0199
Replacement and fitting of Bentley radiator shutters.2nd Dec 1936Box 87 \ 1  scan0200
Design modifications for the Bentley III radiator mounting.23th Dec 1936Box 87 \ 1  scan0201


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