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Letter to Messrs. John Marston Ltd. regarding a Bentley III matrix, dummy shutter vanes, and an enclosed drawing.18th Jan 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0049
Requesting information on the process of bedding union faces for oil coolers.18th Jan 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0050
Inspected oil cooler found to be dangerously thin and needing return for replacement.18th Jan 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0051
Proposing the standardization of Hall's Metal Big-end Bearings to replace unreliable oil coolers following successful testing.13th Jan 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0052
Test report on the comparative performance of old and new Phantom III oil coolers under pulsating pressure.10th Jan 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0053
Diagrams comparing failures and leaks in old and new type Phantom III oil coolers.6th Jan 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0054
Letter from John Marston Limited regarding a revised print of drawing H.595 showing the new length of bulge on cooler tubes.20th Jan 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0055
Confirming an improvement in the quality of Phantom III oil coolers and their future acceptability.20th Jan 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0056
Marston's drawing H.595 showing modifications to tubes on 'F' type Ph.III oil coolers.24th Jan 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0057
Telegram to Mr. Dunn at Sunbeam, Wolverhampton, regarding cancelled oil coolers.27th Jan 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0058
Returning a reconditioned Ph.III oil cooler to John Marston Ltd. for examination.17th Feb 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0059
Minimum modifications required for the 25.G.VI cooling system.4th Mar 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0060
The reliability and changes for three types of Phantom III oil coolers.8th Apr 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0061
Requesting information on the supply and fitting of 'F' type oil coolers for various car series.8th Apr 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0062
The supply and re-machining of Phantom III Oil Cooler Changeovers from supplier Messrs. Marston.14th Apr 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0063
Stock levels and fitting rate for Phantom III oil coolers.14th Apr 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0064
Proposal to abandon the Phantom III oil cooler and test an experimental car without one.20th Apr 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0065
Changes and failures of Phantom III oil coolers.23th Apr 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0066
Overheating issues and potential design limitations of the Phantom III model's cooling system.26th Apr 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0067
Guide to diagnosing and testing overheating issues in Phantom III cars.26th Apr 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0068
Guidance on diagnosing and addressing vehicle overheating issues.26th Apr 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0069
Phantom III oil cooler failures and proposing a change to a more reliable type.10th Mar 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0070
Further endurance tests carried out on 'F' type coolers.10th May 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0071
Summary of oil cooler failure data, analysing car months run against failures for different cooler types.29th Apr 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0072
Fatigue test results for the Phantom III oil cooler.29th Apr 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0073
Inquiry regarding how drivers discover oil cooler failures on Phantom III cars.12th May 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0074
Request to manufacture parts for testing a hydrogen brazed cooler.12th May 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0075
Confirming a photograph has been taken of a faulty oil cooler.13th May 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0076
Symptoms of oil cooler failure in the Phantom III engine.14th May 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0077
Letter to John Marston Ltd. regarding oil cooler reconditioning charges, clarifying a previous visit date.16th May 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0078
Analysis of an 'F' Type oil cooler failure on Chassis 3.BU.26.17th May 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0079
The failure of a 'P' type oil cooler, attributing the cause to incorrect fitting.17th May 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0080
Sketch demonstrating the correct and incorrect use of washers on a failed 'F' type oil cooler.17th May 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0081
From Sg to Rm chasing up a resolution on contradictory papers regarding the Phantom III Oil Cooler.20th May 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0082
The failure of 'F' type oil coolers and an agreement on changing to a different series.20th May 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0083
Confirming that a faulty oil cooler from a test rig has been photographed.26th May 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0084
Laboratory report on a faulty oil cooler from a water pump and timing gear attachment on a test rig.26th May 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0085
Examination and return of five Phantom III oil coolers following testing.27th May 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0086
Dispatch of a failed oil cooler for examination by a third party.14th Jun 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0087
Failures in 'F' type oil coolers on the Ph.III car and proposing solutions.20th Jun 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0088
Visit to John Marston Ltd. to investigate oil cooler failures and compare manufacturing methods.28th Jun 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0089
Adoption of an improved building method for replacement coolers by Messrs. Marstons.28th Jun 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0090
Charges from John Marston Ltd. for the modification of oil coolers.12th Jul 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0091
Letter to John Marston Ltd. requesting the return of a failed type 'F' oil cooler for examination.18th Jul 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0092
Cracked Phantom III oil cooler casing and its poor die-cast material quality.21th Jul 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0093
Material analysis report for an Oil Cooler Casing, finding it to be a poor and brittle die-cast alloy.19th Jul 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0094
Faulty Phantom 111 Oil Cooler casting due to the use of low-grade, non-specified material.2nd Aug 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0095
Urging action on changing C series dip soldered 'F' type oil coolers due to repeated failures.12th Aug 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0096
Information on cooler failures and changeover costs.16th Aug 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0097
Oil cooler failures, types, replacement costs, and specific vehicle instances.17th Aug 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0098
Investigation into an overheating complaint for a Phantom III, chassis 3.AZ.216.26th Aug 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0099
Inquiry following a visit from John Marston Ltd. regarding accumulated charges for the modification of Oil Coolers.12th Sep 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0100
Letter from the Experimental Dept. to Chromates Ltd. requesting a sample of 'Crowbar' corrosion inhibitor for testing.28th Oct 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0101
The failures of oil coolers for the Phantom III model.2nd Nov 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0102
Recommending the removal of oil coolers from all Ph.III chassis and requesting reports on big end bearings.7th Nov 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0103
Requesting a shock test on Phantom III oil coolers using a shock absorber test rig.8th Nov 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0104
Oil cooler failures on the Ph.III 35-EX car and requests for tests on a proposed modification.8th Nov 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0105
Oil cooler failures and big end bearing conditions on Phantom III cars.11th Nov 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0106
Potential abandonment of the oil cooler on all Phantom III chassis due to failures.15th Nov 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0107
Oil cooler failures and big end bearings on the Phantom III model.17th Nov 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0108
Return and scrapping of ten experimental oil coolers supplied by John Marston Ltd.9th Dec 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0109
Disposal of a displaced 'F' type oil cooler from a Phantom III car.21th Dec 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0110
Laboratory report on the chemical composition of deposits from water pump casings.30th Dec 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0111
Replacement of Phantom III oil coolers and noting another failure.4th Jan 1939Box 131 \ 5  scan0112
Outlining the policy to remove oil coolers from Phantom III cars.5th Jan 1939Box 131 \ 5  scan0113
Analysing the cooling system to lighten the chassis, concluding that pressure cooling is the best approach.13th Jan 1939Box 131 \ 5  scan0114
Investigation into the pros and cons of using Glycol or Pressure water cooling for car engines, based on experience from aero applications.5th Dec 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0115
Engine cooling systems, comparing Ethylene Glycol and pressure cooling methods.6th Dec 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0116
Engine cooling systems, radiator reliability, pressure cooling, and the use of Ethylene Glycol.5th Dec 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0117
Detonation tests comparing water and glycol coolants at various temperatures in a Bentley car.5th Dec 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0118
Pros and cons of ethylene glycol versus pressure cooling systems for vehicle engines.5th Dec 1938Box 131 \ 5  scan0119
Graph comparing oil dissipation and pressure drop for two different cooler core designs.11th Jul 1939Box 131 \ 5  scan0120
Development and testing of a pressure cooling system, detailing component status and manufacturing considerations for the matrix.11th Jul 1939Box 131 \ 5  scan0121
Requesting a diagrammatic view of the water circulating system for the B.V. shop manual.17th Jul 1939Box 131 \ 5  scan0122
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a thermostatic pressure release for a cooling system.29th Jan 1940Box 131 \ 5  scan0123
Letter to Messrs. S. Smith & Sons requesting a sample thermostatic pressure release valve for testing.1st Feb 1940Box 131 \ 5  scan0124
Letter from a supplier discussing the copper brazing process for an oil cooler assembly.13th Mar 1940Box 131 \ 5  scan0125
Letter to Mr. Stephenson of Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding the progress of oil cooler hydrogen brazing and readiness for experimental testing.14th Mar 1940Box 131 \ 5  scan0126
Letter to Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. discussing a second oil cooler sample, testing plans, patent position, and other matters.14th Mar 1940Box 131 \ 5  scan0127
Page 2 of a letter to C.L. Breeden regarding a visit to inspect a newly fitted and rattling car lock.14th Mar 1940Box 131 \ 5  scan0128
Dispatch of three oil coolers for examination.29th Mar 1940Box 131 \ 5  scan0129
Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. requesting the return of an unsuccessful brazed oil cooler assembly.29th Mar 1940Box 131 \ 5  scan0130
Letter to Messrs Wilmot Breedon Ltd. confirming the dispatch of oil coolers.30th Mar 1940Box 131 \ 5  scan0131
Summary of testing work and modifications for the cooling system, specifically for the water pump and fans.3rd May 1940Box 131 \ 5  scan0132
Identifying a defect of low under-bonnet temperature in the Ripplet's fixed shutter cooling system and proposing a solution.10th Jun 1940Box 131 \ 5  scan0133
Confirming that only one oil cooler, a Serck No.D.94906, has been tested in the last twelve months.18th Jul 1940Box 131 \ 5  scan0134
Letter to Humber Ltd. regarding issues with soldered type oil coolers and enclosing a catalogue for an alternative construction.27th Jul 1940Box 131 \ 5  scan0135
Providing particulars of heat exchanges for oil and water in response to a message about Harrison matrices.29th Jul 1940Box 131 \ 5  scan0136
Letter from Humber Limited regarding issues with a soldered tube cooler and alternative solutions.31th Jul 1940Box 131 \ 5  scan0137
Concluding page of a letter from Humber Limited, with signature and note about a returned catalogue.30th Mar 1940Box 131 \ 5  scan0138
Monthly report on the cooling system, detailing rig and road test results for various heater fan configurations.30th Mar 1940Box 131 \ 5  scan0139
Development progress and issues with heaters, bonnets, and water pumps.30th Mar 1940Box 131 \ 5  scan0140
Progress report on tests and development for belts, pulleys, dash boards, pressure cooling, radiators, and fans.30th Mar 1940Box 131 \ 5  scan0141
Modifications and testing for thermostats, undershields, radiator mountings, hose connections, and test bed work.7th Nov 1940Box 131 \ 5  scan0142
Summary table of critical air temperature tests for experimental cars.7th Nov 1940Box 131 \ 5  scan0143
Table detailing the critical air temperatures (c.a.t.) of various experimental cars under different conditions.7th Nov 1940Box 131 \ 5  scan0144
Coolant pump rig tests to investigate and reproduce bearing failures.7th Jul 1941Box 131 \ 5  scan0145
Pump bearing failures, discussing corrosion, temperature, and gland leakage issues.7th Jul 1941Box 131 \ 5  scan0146
Secret memo proposing the development of a rubber crankshaft damper for a 6-cylinder engine as a Phoenix project.18th Nov 1937Box 132 \ 1  scan0001
Preliminary leaflet from Metalastik Ltd. of Leicester, with an attached business card.1st Jan 1937Box 132 \ 1  scan0002


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