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The despatch of a Bentley radiator cap and mascot.18th Jan 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0202
Despatch of a Bentley radiator cap and mascot removed from chassis 5.B.IV.18th Jan 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0203
The modification and testing of a Bentley radiator with dummy shutters.4th May 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0204
Recommending the standardisation of the calorstat spring on Bentley cars to regulate water temperatures.4th Feb 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0205
Tests on 3RIV for cooling water temperatures with and without calorstat spring fitted.4th Feb 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0206
Loads required to operate shutters on various radiators at the calorstat spindle.4th Nov 1936Box 87 \ 1  scan0207
Graph of Calorstat effort versus water temperature for a standard Bentley radiator, showing shutter positions.4th Nov 1936Box 87 \ 1  scan0208
The loads required to operate shutters on various types of radiators, all measured at the Calorstat Spindle.16th Jan 1936Box 87 \ 1  scan0209
Letter to John Marston & Co. Ltd. concerning Bentley Radiator specifications and spot welding feasibility.11th Feb 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0210
Page 2 of a letter arranging a meeting and listing attached prints.11th Feb 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0211
Fixed shutters for a Bentley, their appearance, potential savings, and a plan to show them in London.11th Feb 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0212
Proposal to standardise fixed slats and thermostatic by-pass control on Bentley cars instead of thermostatic shutters.12th Feb 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0213
Benefits of a new Bentley grille by Marston's, which eliminates rattles and saves money.12th Feb 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0214
From Sg. to Gry. regarding Bentley Shutters and arranging a car viewing in London.22th Feb 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0215
Proposal to standardise fixed dummy shutters on Bentley cars and design a new thermostatic by-pass system.22th Feb 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0216
Cooling tests for car 3.B.IV carried out at the Montlhery track.4th Mar 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0217
Cooling system tests, comparing different radiator matrices and shutter grille designs for Bentley and Phantom III models.4th Mar 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0218
Summary table of test results measuring various temperatures for different radiator and engine configurations.6th Mar 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0219
Instructions for assembling two different Bentley radiator matrices for interchangeability tests at Brooklands.6th Mar 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0220
Standardisation of a Calorstat spring for Bentley cars.4th Feb 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0221
Note regarding extra tool costs and the production start for the 'L' series chassis.18th Mar 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0222
Noticeable fault in the appearance of dummy shutters.18th Mar 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0223
Instructions for the examination, rebuild, and further testing of a Bentley radiator unit.20th Apr 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0224
Dispatch of a Bentley Mk.VI radiator unit to John Marston & Co. for the fitment of special shutters.28th Apr 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0225
Cooling system tests for a Bentley B.56.BN car at Brooklands race track.5th May 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0226
Summary of cooling system specifications and standardisation for a Bentley car, including shutter openings and core types.5th May 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0227
Results of cooling tests on a 4 1/4 Litre car at Brooklands.10th May 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0228
Water temperature regulator and thermostat casing for Bentley water connections.10th May 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0229
Standardisation proposal for the water connections between the engine and radiator on the 25/30 HP Bentley chassis.10th May 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0230
Estimated cost for new tools required for production of the 'M' Series chassis.10th May 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0231
Standardisation of all water joint washers to be made in 'Klingerite' material instead of Dermatine.10th May 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0232
Production note regarding nil extra tool cost for introducing a part to the 'M' Series chassis.17th Jun 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0233
Order and fitting instructions for a 58 MM. Mk.VI. Bentley radiator matrix.17th Jun 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0234
Standardisation of dummy shutters and thermostat modifications for Bentley vehicles.23th Jun 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0235
Development and testing of fixed radiator shutters for a Bentley.25th Jun 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0236
Requesting for a Bentley with fixed radiator shutters to be sent for inspection.28th Jun 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0237
Delay and the availability of a Bentley with Fixed Radiator Shutters for a test drive.2nd Jul 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0238
Requesting a Bentley with fixed radiator shutters be sent to London for inspection.5th Jul 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0239
Sending a Bentley car to London with a new thermometer for a Phantom III model.6th Jul 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0240
Inspection of a Bentley with fixed radiator shutters and its future availability.7th Jul 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0241
Confirming the approval of the Bentley radiator with fixed shutters and issuing a standardisation sheet for the M series.8th Jul 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0242
Standardisation of a thermostat scheme for the Bentley M-series radiator.9th Jul 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0243
Implementation of fixed radiator shutters for the Bentley 'M' Series chassis to save costs and eliminate rattling.16th Jul 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0244
Letter from John Marston Limited requesting parts to complete a sample Bentley Radiator.20th Jul 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0245
The dispatch of Bentley Radiator parts to John Marstons Ltd.23th Jul 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0246
The introduction of Bentley Fixed Radiator Shutters on the 'M' Series chassis.6th Aug 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0247
New drawings and parts for the Bentley Chassis, specifically concerning fixed radiator shutters and associated components.18th Aug 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0248
List of parts and amendments for vehicle sections including water connections, fan, radiator, and shutters.18th Aug 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0249
Standardisation of a new radiator matrix to save weight and cost.20th Aug 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0250
Note on the nil extra tool cost for bringing a change into production on the 'M' Series chassis.27th May 1932Box 87 \ 1  scan0251
Status of a Standardisation Sheet for Bentley Chassis fixed type radiator shutters.3rd Sep 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0252
The issuance and costing of a Standardisation Sheet for Bentley fixed type shutters and thermostat.20th Sep 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0253
Blank 'Print Issue Sheet' form for requesting prints.7th Jun 1945Box 87 \ 1  scan0254
Cooling system tests carried out at Brooklands on a car fitted with a Marston dummy shutter and thermostat.20th Sep 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0255
Summary report on the cooling system being standardised for the Bentley M. series.20th Sep 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0256
Test results for the 6.B.IV. cooling system on the road and at Brooklands track.30th Sep 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0257
Faulty Bentley radiator from John Marston Ltd. requiring examination and repair.30th Sep 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0258
Request to issue an official order to John Marston for work on fitting dummy shutters to a Bentley radiator.25th Oct 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0259
Recalling a standardization sheet for a Bentley radiator and thermostat scheme due to failures with excessive water pressures.26th Oct 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0260
Potential standardisation of the Bentley Fixed Shutter Radiator.1st Nov 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0261
Brief summary of test results for four different thermostat schemes.1st Nov 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0262
Summary comparing three different engineering schemes based on cost, availability, and water pressure.15th Nov 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0263
Instruction to modify the upper valve bleed hole for the thermostat water temperature control on the Bentley k series.15th Nov 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0264
Conditions to be observed by John Marston Ltd. when plating a Bentley radiator grille.29th Nov 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0265
Return of an incorrect Bentley Dummy shutter set to the manufacturer, John Marston Ltd.15th Dec 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0266
Letter to John Marston Ltd. detailing criticisms of a received Bently Dimmy shutter set.15th Dec 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0267
Letter detailing multiple faults with a prototype shutter set, returning the item, and specifying requirements for production.15th Dec 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0268
The design and manufacturing of radiator stiffeners and shutters for Bentley vehicles.15th Dec 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0269
Letter requesting a cost analysis for a radiator compared to a competitor's, and the results of a dissipation test.15th Dec 1937Box 87 \ 1  scan0270
Request to forward a Bentley radiator to Messrs. John Marston for use as a passing off rig for dummy shutter sets.15th Jan 1938Box 87 \ 1  scan0271
Standard Bentley Radiator sent to Messrs. John Marston Ltd. for use as a passing off jig for dummy shutter sets.29th Jan 1938Box 87 \ 1  scan0272
Instruction to resolve a fitting issue with the Bentley II dummy shutter sets caused by a one-piece stiffener.8th Feb 1938Box 87 \ 1  scan0273
Standardisation and issues with B.II and B.III dummy shutter sets.4th Jul 1938Box 87 \ 1  scan0274
Modifying drill jigs for a stiffener to achieve a specific gap for an approximate cost of £8.4th Jul 1938Box 87 \ 1  scan0275
Design and required schemes for the front end of the Bentley 6.28th Sep 1940Box 87 \ 1  scan0276
1/16 scale design of the Bentley 6 car and related drawing plans.1st Apr 1930Box 87 \ 1  scan0277
Blueprints and the fitting of an A.C. Steam Valve to a B.V. Radiator.9th Dec 1940Box 87 \ 1  scan0278
To Roy requesting an order for two sets of pistons.2nd Jan 1935Box 87 \ 2  scan0001
Letter to The Light Production Co. Ltd. regarding promising results from an endurance test on RR.53 pistons.2nd Jan 1935Box 87 \ 2  scan0002
Letter from The Light Production Co. Ltd. regarding endurance tests and delivery of RR.53 pistons.7th Jan 1935Box 87 \ 2  scan0003
Letter to The Light Production Co. Ltd. regarding the testing of two sets of pistons and arranging a follow-up meeting.8th Jan 1935Box 87 \ 2  scan0004
Wear of anodic coatings on R.R. 53 pistons and suggesting improvements.3rd Jan 1935Box 87 \ 2  scan0005
Suggesting three tests to be carried out on engine pistons, including anodical oxidisation and etching.18th Jan 1935Box 87 \ 2  scan0006
Anodic oxidation of RR.53 pistons and the durability of American anodic coatings.18th Jan 1935Box 87 \ 2  scan0007
Requesting confirmation on the satisfactory testing of experimental Aerolite pistons for Bentley chassis.18th Jan 1935Box 87 \ 2  scan0008
Arranging the despatch of six Aerolite Pistons to Light Production Co. Ltd. for investigation and replacement.21th Jan 1935Box 87 \ 2  scan0009
Request to order one set of Aerolite Pistons in RR.53 alloy for a Bentley.22th Jan 1935Box 87 \ 2  scan0010
Letter to C.H. Brooks of The Light Production Co. Ltd. regarding lightened Bentley and Specialloid pistons.6th Feb 1935Box 87 \ 2  scan0011
The production of Aerolite pistons and the associated cylinder bore limits.18th Feb 1935Box 87 \ 2  scan0012
Letter to The Light Production Co. Ltd. requesting a delivery date for lightened type Bentley pistons.25th Feb 1935Box 87 \ 2  scan0013
Confirming a conversation about reducing the clearance limit on Aerolite pistons.25th Feb 1935Box 87 \ 2  scan0014
Letter from The Light Production Co. Ltd. regarding the reduction in weight of a Bentley Piston.27th Feb 1935Box 87 \ 2  scan0015
Letter to The Light Production Co. Ltd. regarding the late arrival of pistons.28th Feb 1935Box 87 \ 2  scan0016
Letter concerning the supply and specifications of light-weight Bentley Pistons and Gudgeon Pins.4th Mar 1935Box 87 \ 2  scan0017
Order for four sets of six lightened type Aerolite Pistons for a Bentley.14th Mar 1935Box 87 \ 2  scan0018
Letter requesting the grinding of experimental semi-split pistons to a specific cam form.14th Mar 1935Box 87 \ 2  scan0019
Letter to The Light Production Co. Ltd. requesting the grinding of experimental semi-split type pistons.14th Mar 1935Box 87 \ 2  scan0020
Chassis numbers for Bentley piston failures to investigate a link to the absence of an oil baffle.15th Mar 1935Box 87 \ 2  scan0021
Standardisation of parts document for Aerolite pistons in RR.53 alloy.19th Jan 1935Box 87 \ 2  scan0022
Completion of a standard cost sheet and its production implementation.24th Oct 1935Box 87 \ 2  scan0023


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