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Graph plotting RPM against British Thermal Units per minute transferred to oil and oil flow through bearings for a Bentley Unit C.10.16th Jun 1933Box 131 \ 1  scan0111
Graph plotting heat radiated by the crankcase against inlet temperature at a constant speed.16th Jun 1933Box 131 \ 1  scan0112
Further tests conducted on a Peregrine engine to reduce heat transfer to the oil.16th Jun 1933Box 131 \ 1  scan0113
Modifying the J.III timing case into an oil cooler and comparing it to the Bentley and Peregrine engines.16th Jun 1933Box 131 \ 1  scan0114
Test data for Bentley Unit C.10, detailing oil heat and flow rates at various RPMs.16th Jun 1933Box 131 \ 1  scan0115
Test results for heat flow to oil in a Peregrine Unit No. 2, investigating lead bronze bearing metal and comparing standard vs. pinned sumps.16th Jun 1933Box 131 \ 1  scan0116
Graph plotting British Thermal Units per minute against RPM for different oil system configurations.16th Jun 1933Box 131 \ 1  scan0117
Graph plotting heat transfer to oil against RPM for various oil release and sump configurations.16th Jun 1933Box 131 \ 1  scan0118
Graph showing the relationship between R.P.M., oil flow, and B.T.U.s per minute to oil for a Bentley Unit C.10.16th Jun 1933Box 131 \ 1  scan0119
Graph plotting heat radiated by the crankcase against inlet temperature at a constant speed of 3500 R.P.M.16th Jun 1933Box 131 \ 1  scan0120
Relative merits and designs of water-based and air-based oil coolers for various engines.16th Jun 1933Box 131 \ 1  scan0121
Reverting to a proven crankshaft lubrication system and incorporating a Buick-type cooler in a revised design.16th Jun 1933Box 131 \ 1  scan0122
Required modifications for a test bed oil cooler, Ex.11426.3rd Jul 1933Box 131 \ 1  scan0123
Confirming the absence of General Motors patents for a Buick water-cooled oil cooler in England.4th Jul 1933Box 131 \ 1  scan0124
Request to run comparative tests on the cooling and restriction properties of Spectre and Buick oil temperature regulators.18th Mar 1935Box 131 \ 1  scan0125
Bentley heat balance experiments, detailing the unit specifications and testing methodology.13th Feb 1934Box 131 \ 1  scan0126
Engine heat transfer analysis, focusing on heat absorbed by oil and cooling water.13th Feb 1934Box 131 \ 1  scan0127
Analysis of engine heat losses, piston friction, and mechanical efficiency at various RPMs.13th Feb 1934Box 131 \ 1  scan0128
Experiments comparing Aerolite and E.B.1299 pistons, and the effects of crankshaft balance weights on heat, friction, and engine performance.1st Jan 1934Box 131 \ 1  scan0129
Variations in engine power output due to piston skirt dimensions and outlining future tests.13th Feb 1934Box 131 \ 1  scan0130
Graph comparing the Mechanical Efficiency and Indicated Horsepower of Aerolite & E.B.1299 pistons against engine R.P.M. for unit B.6.1st May 1934Box 131 \ 1  scan0131
Performance comparison graph between Aerolite and E.B. 1299 pistons.2nd Dec 1934Box 131 \ 1  scan0132
Heat distribution diagram for a Bentley engine unit.18th Feb 1934Box 131 \ 1  scan0133
Results of pressure tests on Spectre and Buick oil coolers.6th Aug 1935Box 131 \ 1  scan0134
The performance comparison between original and modified oil cooler matrices for the Spectre Oil Temperature Regulator.22th Aug 1935Box 131 \ 1  scan0135
Summary of tests on a modified matrix, concluding the original design should be strengthened to withstand high oil pressures.22th Aug 1935Box 131 \ 1  scan0136
Request for performance data on two types of oil coolers, including cooling capacity, back pressure, and a strength comparison.20th Sep 1935Box 131 \ 1  scan0137
Requesting performance and strength data for Spectre oil coolers.20th Sep 1935Box 131 \ 1  scan0138
Request for two oil coolers to be used in the New Car Unit - Test House.19th Oct 1935Box 131 \ 1  scan0139
Requesting oil coolers for the completion of the oil system in the new car unit test house.5th Nov 1935Box 131 \ 1  scan0140
The pressure test failure of a Spectre Oil Cooler.2nd Nov 1935Box 131 \ 1  scan0141
Letter to The Clayton Dewandre Co. Ltd. regarding the reconsideration of oil coolers.8th Nov 1935Box 131 \ 1  scan0142
Tests comparing two types of Phantom III oil temperature regulators, LeC.3756 and LeC.4386.11th Nov 1935Box 131 \ 1  scan0143
Test results and conclusions for old and new type oil cooler matrices.11th Nov 1935Box 131 \ 1  scan0144
Quality of solder on the Spectre oil cooler and plans for further testing.11th Nov 1935Box 131 \ 1  scan0145
Comparison report on pressure and temperature tests conducted on Spectre and Buick oil coolers.11th Nov 1935Box 131 \ 1  scan0146
Letter from Clayton Dewandre Company Limited regarding the arrangement of a meeting.11th Nov 1935Box 131 \ 1  scan0147
Request to strip and rebuild a failed Ph.III oil cooler matrix using high-temperature solder.12th Nov 1935Box 131 \ 1  scan0148
Letter to The Clayton Dewandre Co. Ltd. arranging a meeting for Mr. Blomeley.13th Nov 1935Box 131 \ 1  scan0149
Letter from Clayton Dewandre Co. Ltd. arranging a convenient day for a visit.14th Nov 1935Box 131 \ 1  scan0150
Letter to Clayton Dewandre Co. Ltd. confirming a visit from Mr. Steadman.18th Nov 1935Box 131 \ 1  scan0151
Letter to Clayton Dewandre Ltd. detailing the supply of Bentley radiator cores for mutual testing.22th Nov 1935Box 131 \ 1  scan0152
Letter discussing cooling figures, a Buick cooler, and requesting a working model of a patent brake adjuster.22th Nov 1935Box 131 \ 1  scan0153
The limiting conditions for the operation of the oil cooler on the Phantom III Engine.22th Nov 1935Box 131 \ 1  scan0154
Letter from Clayton Dewandre Co. Ltd. concerning trial radiator cores, oil coolers, and a Patent Brake Adjuster demonstration.25th Nov 1935Box 131 \ 1  scan0155
Letter to Clayton Dewandre Co. Ltd. regarding a Patent Brake Adjuster and arranging an inspection.29th Nov 1935Box 131 \ 1  scan0156
Letter from Clayton Dewandre Co. Ltd. arranging for Mr. Day to inspect a sample adjuster after Christmas.2nd Dec 1935Box 131 \ 1  scan0157
Disappointing progress and failures of the Phantom III Oil Cooler designs.7th Dec 1935Box 131 \ 1  scan0158
Examination of a Buick cooler and its by-pass safety valve.7th Dec 1935Box 131 \ 1  scan0159
Summary of comparative and pressure tests carried out on oil coolers in connection with Ph.III.7th Dec 1935Box 131 \ 1  scan0160
Cooler test results, comparing Ph.III and Buick models, and providing design conclusions.7th Dec 1935Box 131 \ 1  scan0161
Blueprint diagram illustrating the oil flow through a pump system at different operating temperatures.20th Dec 1935Box 131 \ 1  scan0162
Despatch of a Ph.III Oil Cooler Unit to Clayton Dewandre Ltd. for experimental modification.20th Dec 1935Box 131 \ 1  scan0163
Letter to Clayton Dewandre Ltd. regarding the status of experimental oil coolers and Bentley water radiator cores.20th Dec 1935Box 131 \ 1  scan0164
Failure, rebuild, and testing of a Ph.111 oil cooler block.21th Dec 1935Box 131 \ 1  scan0165
Letter from Clayton Dewandre Company Limited regarding a cooler delivery with missing parts.31th Dec 1935Box 131 \ 1  scan0166
Arranging for oil cooler tests to be carried out by Messrs Clayton.1st Jan 1936Box 131 \ 1  scan0167
Letter to Clayton Dewandre Ltd. regarding arrangements for a cooler cover and a patent brake adjuster inspection.2nd Jan 1936Box 131 \ 1  scan0168
Letter from Clayton Dewandre Co. Ltd. arranging a demonstration of a patent brake adjuster model.3rd Jan 1936Box 131 \ 1  scan0169
Letter to Messrs Clayton Dewandre Ltd. regarding the forwarding and testing of radiator cores.17th Jan 1936Box 131 \ 1  scan0170
Letter from Clayton Dewandre Company Limited acknowledging the receipt of four radiator cores for testing.20th Jan 1936Box 131 \ 1  scan0171
Instructions to despatch two Ph.III Oil Temperature Regulators to Messrs. Clayton Dewandre Ltd.7th Feb 1936Box 131 \ 1  scan0172
Letter to Clayton Dewandre, Ltd. regarding delays and instructions for pressure testing various oil cooler blocks.7th Feb 1936Box 131 \ 1  scan0173
The concluding page of a business letter.7th Feb 1936Box 131 \ 1  scan0174
Letter from Clayton Dewandre Co. Ltd. confirming receipt of cooler parts and the commencement of trials.11th Feb 1936Box 131 \ 1  scan0175
Letter from Gallay Ltd. inquiring about the tests on an experimental oil cooler.19th Feb 1936Box 131 \ 1  scan0176
Letter to Gallay Ltd. requesting a price quote for Bentley and 20/25 radiator matrices.2nd Mar 1936Box 131 \ 1  scan0177
Letter discussing the results of radiator test charts and arranging further tests on Mark V and Mark VI blocks.4th Mar 1936Box 131 \ 1  scan0178
Letter to Buick inquiring about rumoured problems with a Viscon type oil cooler.11th Mar 1936Box 131 \ 1  scan0179
Inquiry to Lendrum & Hartman Ltd. regarding the performance and reliability of Buick tubular oil coolers.11th Mar 1936Box 131 \ 1  scan0180
Letter from car concessionaire Lendrum & Hartman Ltd. concerning the performance and maintenance of the Buick Oil Temperature Regulator.13th Mar 1936Box 131 \ 1  scan0181
Letter from Lendrum & Hartman Limited providing instructions for cleaning Oil Temperature Regulators.13th Mar 1936Box 131 \ 1  scan0182
Letter of thanks to Lendrum & Hartman Ltd. for information regarding an Oil Cooler.14th Mar 1936Box 131 \ 1  scan0183
Test report on the failure of a Ph.III Cil Temperature Regulator under increasing oil pressure.16th Mar 1930Box 131 \ 1  scan0184
Recommendation to standardize a production scheme after successful testing of 15,000 miles.16th Mar 1936Box 131 \ 1  scan0185
Letter from Buick Motor Company regarding the life and cooling efficiency of viscon type oil coolers.31th Mar 1936Box 131 \ 1  scan0186
Efficiency chart for an oil temperature regulator, experiment number 6324.6th Nov 1931Box 131 \ 1  scan0187
Shop manual page describing the lubrication system, oil specifications, and oil temperature regulator for 1934 Buick models.1st Jan 1934Box 131 \ 1  scan0188
Page from a 1934 Buick shop manual detailing the components, operation, and maintenance of the oil temperature regulator.1st Jan 1934Box 131 \ 1  scan0189
Instructions for the removal, cleaning, and disassembly of an oil temperature regulator.1st Jan 1934Box 131 \ 1  scan0190
Page from a 1934 Buick shop manual detailing the disassembly of a regulator body.1st Jan 1934Box 131 \ 1  scan0191
Letter to Clayton Dewandre Ltd. regarding a received car heater and a request for oil cooler test results.3rd Apr 1936Box 131 \ 1  scan0192
Incorrect delivery of a Harrison Twin Flow Master car heater and its redirection.7th Apr 1936Box 131 \ 1  scan0193
Leaking Oil Cooler Assemblies from supplier J. Marston Ltd.30th May 1936Box 131 \ 1  scan0194
Letter requesting the expedition of oil cooler test results, mentioning a new American cooler for future comparative testing.10th Jun 1936Box 131 \ 1  scan0195
Letter to John Marston & Co. Ltd. regarding cooler testing and the soldering mixture specification.11th Jun 1936Box 131 \ 1  scan0196
Letter from Clayton Dewandre regarding rigging up apparatus for oil cooler tests.11th Jun 1936Box 131 \ 1  scan0197
Letter to Messrs. Clayton Dewandre Ltd. regarding a delay in receiving an American cooler, which prevents testing.12th Jun 1936Box 131 \ 1  scan0198
Letter from John Marston Ltd. regarding the solder used on Oil Cooler No. E.87820.23th Jun 1936Box 131 \ 1  scan0199
Despatch of a Phantom III Oil Cooler to Messrs. John Marston & Co. Ltd. for repair.26th Jun 1936Box 131 \ 1  scan0200
Letter to supplier John Marston & Co. Ltd. regarding a faulty Ph.III oil cooler that failed an endurance test.26th Jun 1936Box 131 \ 1  scan0201
Letter from John Marston Ltd regarding the testing and potential fracturing of an oil cooler joint.29th Jun 1936Box 131 \ 1  scan0202
Letter from John Marston Ltd regarding high-temperature solder experiments for cooler manufacturing.3rd Jul 1936Box 131 \ 1  scan0203
Correspondence from John Marston Limited regarding experiments and use of high-temperature solder for manufacturing coolers.3rd Jul 1936Box 131 \ 1  scan0204
Letter from supplier John Marston Limited regarding the quality of Oil Coolers and preventative measures for future batches.18th Jun 1936Box 131 \ 1  scan0205
Letter to John Marston Ltd regarding a disagreement over solder type for Ph.III oil coolers.7th Jul 1936Box 131 \ 1  scan0206
Letter from John Marston Ltd regarding the production and soldering of Phantom III Oil Coolers.10th Jul 1936Box 131 \ 1  scan0207
Letter to Clayton Deandre Ltd. chasing promised oil cooler test results.6th Aug 1936Box 131 \ 1  scan0208
Letter from Clayton Dewandre Co. Ltd. regarding a delay in analysing oil cooler test results.7th Aug 1936Box 131 \ 1  scan0209
Letter from Clayton Dewandre Company Ltd. reporting on the results of oil cooler trials for the Phantom III engine.18th Aug 1936Box 131 \ 1  scan0210


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