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Wear on the Peregrine Water Pump components and proposing material changes.14th Jan 1933Box 149a \ 1  scan0038
Cover note for tests on car water pumps with figures approaching boiling point.8th May 1933Box 149a \ 1  scan0039
Test results for a 40/50 Phantom water pump and 'V' series radiator at various temperatures and speeds.8th May 1933Box 149a \ 1  scan0040
Test data for a 40/50 Phantom water pump and S.S. radiator at various temperatures.8th May 1933Box 149a \ 1  scan0041
Water circulation test results for a Phantom water pump and S.S. radiator.8th May 1933Box 149a \ 1  scan0042
Blueprint showing the lay-out for pumping velocity tests.16th Jun 1933Box 149a \ 1  scan0043
Suggesting the use of RR.66 aluminium alloy for simple castings in the Bentley water system thermostat control.16th Jun 1933Box 149a \ 1  scan0044
The corrosion and casting properties of various aluminium alloys.16th Jun 1933Box 149a \ 1  scan0045
Modification to the shape of the Bentley bypass water pipe.6th Jul 1933Box 149a \ 1  scan0046
Modified water pipe for a Bentley, requesting it be tested after a previous part fractured.28th Sep 1933Box 149a \ 1  scan0047
Experimental Phantom water pump using carbon seal rings and thermoflex bellows.16th Mar 1934Box 149a \ 1  scan0048
Letter from a supplier discussing manufacturing difficulties with bellows for water pump glands, Part No. 85425.19th Jun 1934Box 149a \ 1  scan0049
Technical note comparing water pump specifications for Phantom, Spectre, and 25-HP engine models.28th Sep 1934Box 149a \ 1  scan0050
Letter from The Packless Gland Co., Ltd. discussing bellows specifications for a water pump gland.26th Jun 1934Box 149a \ 1  scan0051
Requesting manometer readings to investigate water circulation and pump performance for the Spectre engine.2nd Oct 1934Box 149a \ 1  scan0052
Water pump specifications for the Phantom, Spectre, and 25-HP engines.28th Sep 1934Box 149a \ 1  scan0053
Spectre water pump, detailing a new drawing for a larger pump and changes to the packing glands.5th Oct 1934Box 149a \ 1  scan0054
Test report detailing water flow and pressure measurements for the Spectre engine cooling system at various RPMs.12th Oct 1934Box 149a \ 1  scan0055
Test report detailing oil and water pressure/flow readings at various engine RPMs.12th Oct 1934Box 149a \ 1  scan0056
Analysis of engine cooling system performance, focusing on water flow rates, restrictions, and pump delivery in Phantom and Spectre engines.12th Oct 1934Box 149a \ 1  scan0057
Modifications to a Thermoflex Bellows Water Pump to address leakage and heating issues.27th Oct 1934Box 149a \ 1  scan0058
Hand-drawn sketch of a rotor shaft assembly with cutaway views and annotations.31th Oct 1934Box 149a \ 1  scan0059
Large water pump drawing and the temporary cancellation of the Thermoflex bellows and carbon seal rings design.31th Oct 1934Box 149a \ 1  scan0060
Test report on the Phantom II Water Pump, detailing issues with the 'Thermoflex' Bellows and Carbon Gland.19th Nov 1934Box 149a \ 1  scan0061
The condition of a carbon thrust bush and rotor, including a pump test chart.19th Nov 1934Box 149a \ 1  scan0062
Test report on a Ph.II Water Pump, specifically its Thermoflex Bellows and Carbon Gland.29th Mar 1935Box 149a \ 1  scan0063
Letter enclosing drawing E.50308 for a 20/25 HP Water Pump Drive and commenting on the driving shaft's strength.11th Apr 1935Box 149a \ 1  scan0064
Tests on Spectre engine water flows, comparing different pump and crankcase passage modifications.25th Apr 1935Box 149a \ 1  scan0065
Performance comparison of large and small pumps, detailing flow rates, temperature rise, cavitation, and the impact of different components.25th Apr 1935Box 149a \ 1  scan0066
Summary of test results for large and small pumps, focusing on temperature, cavitation, and system flow improvements.25th Apr 1935Box 149a \ 1  scan0067
Graph plotting water flow and temperature rise against RPM for a 'Spectre' engine with different pump configurations.15th Apr 1935Box 149a \ 1  scan0068
Graph showing the effect of inlet temperature on water flow at 4000 RPM under various pump and radiator configurations.26th Nov 1935Box 149a \ 1  scan0069
New parts for the Large Bore Bentley Chassis water pump.26th Nov 1935Box 149a \ 1  scan0070
Wear on the Phantom III Water Pump Thrust Bearing and proposing a new scheme with alternative bearing materials.5th May 1936Box 149a \ 1  scan0071
Inquiry about the custom manufacture of copper asbestos joint washers to incorporate a filter gauge.6th Oct 1936Box 149a \ 1  scan0072
Letter to The Copper & Asbestos Washer Co. enclosing an omitted drawing print.7th Oct 1936Box 149a \ 1  scan0073
Letter from The Copper & Asbestos Washer Co. acknowledging a favour and reporting a missing drawing for Filter Gauge Washers.7th Oct 1936Box 149a \ 1  scan0074
From The Copper & Asbestos Washer Co acknowledging receipt of a letter and enclosing a print.8th Oct 1936Box 149a \ 1  scan0075
Letter from The Copper & Asbestos Washer Co regarding the completion and delivery of experimental samples of filter gauge joints.13th Oct 1936Box 149a \ 1  scan0076
Letter from The Copper & Asbestos Washer Co regarding the provision of sample Filter Gauge Joints made to drawing RM. 235.14th Oct 1936Box 149a \ 1  scan0077
Letter to The Copper & Asbestos Washer Co. Ltd. regarding sample filter gauze joints for a water joint.20th Oct 1936Box 149a \ 1  scan0078
Letter from The Copper & Asbestos Washer Co regarding the unsuitability of sample Gauze Filter Joints and the creation of new samples.22th Oct 1936Box 149a \ 1  scan0079
Arrangement drawing of a water pump.10th Dec 1936Box 149a \ 1  scan0080
Letter from The Copper & Asbestos Washer Co. Ltd. regarding the unsuccessful development of a satisfactory joint.10th Dec 1936Box 149a \ 1  scan0081
Modification to incline the Phantom III water pump grease lubricator for easier access.12th Jan 1937Box 149a \ 1  scan0082
Letter from the Experimental Department requesting a specific size of gland packing material for an engine test run.27th Jan 1937Box 149a \ 1  scan0083
Official order for gland packing material from Palmetto & Co. Ltd.29th Jan 1937Box 149a \ 1  scan0084
Failure of PH.III water pumps due to solder from the radiator, with proposed solutions.12th Mar 1937Box 149a \ 1  scan0085
Report confirming a telegram regarding the performance of a Phantom III (35-EX) water pump, thermometer, and engine side guards.16th Mar 1937Box 149a \ 1  scan0086
Requesting a trial of a modified water pump for Ph.III units.9th Apr 1937Box 149a \ 1  scan0087
Water leak issues at the water pump bend on the Bentley & 25/30, proposing design improvements.13th Apr 1937Box 149a \ 1  scan0088
Blueprint for the improvement of the water connection to the cylinder block for a Bentley 25/30.13th Apr 1937Box 149a \ 1  scan0089
Testing different jointing materials for the Bentley and 25/30 water pump bend.15th Apr 1937Box 149a \ 1  scan0090
Material trials and proposed solutions for the water pump joint on various car models.19th Apr 1937Box 149a \ 1  scan0091
Standardisation of a filter gauze between the radiator bottom tank outlet and pump for the Phantom III.22th Mar 1937Box 149a \ 1  scan0092
Production note regarding bringing a part into production for the 'C' Series chassis with no extra tool cost.23th Apr 1937Box 149a \ 1  scan0093
Two schemes for Bentley and 25/30 Water Pump Bends.23th Apr 1937Box 149a \ 1  scan0094
Engine and chassis pairings for Bentley vehicles fitted with Klingerite washers to the water pump joint.11th May 1937Box 149a \ 1  scan0095
Re-testing of Klingerite water joint washers on Bentley chassis to resolve leaking issues.24th May 1937Box 149a \ 1  scan0096
Request to design a gauze filter for the water pump inlet pipe to prevent damage from detached solder.25th May 1937Box 149a \ 1  scan0097
Water pump failure from a Bentley B-130-KT chassis, recommending a gauze be fitted to the intake.25th May 1937Box 149a \ 1  scan0098
Requesting instructions for the Wraith water pump gland to have Palmetto packing and for information on the circle butt joint length.25th May 1937Box 149a \ 1  scan0099
The failure of a Bentley water pump caused by surplus solder, suggesting a gauze filter as a solution.28th May 1937Box 149a \ 1  scan0100
Fix for Bentley water pump failures by fitting a gauze cap to the pump inlet.31th May 1937Box 149a \ 1  scan0101
Complaints about the Phantom III water pump and circulation under traffic conditions.7th Jun 1937Box 149a \ 1  scan0102
Instructions for an experiment to fit a filter on the water pump elbow for a Bentley 25/30 HP chassis.12th Jun 1937Box 149a \ 1  scan0103
Instruction on fitting special joint washers for the water pump on all 25/30 Hp. and Bentley cars from a certain engine number onwards.14th Jun 1937Box 149a \ 1  scan0104
Letter to supplier Hardy Spicer Ltd. regarding issues with disintegrating water pump coupling discs and requesting improved test samples.17th Jun 1937Box 149a \ 1  scan0105
Letter from Hardy Spicer & Co. Ltd regarding issues with water pump coupling discs and the preparation of two new oil-proof samples.18th Jun 1937Box 149a \ 1  scan0106
Order be placed with Messrs Hardy Spicer Ltd. for two water pump coupling discs.23th Jun 1937Box 149a \ 1  scan0107
Requesting the fitting of a modified water pump coupling disc to a B.24 engine unit.5th Jul 1937Box 149a \ 1  scan0108
Inquiry to The Morgan Crucible Co. Ltd. about carbon sealing rings for a car water pump.28th Jul 1937Box 149a \ 1  scan0109
Letter from The Morgan Crucible Company Limited discussing the design of water pump glands, sealing pressure, and materials.30th Jul 1937Box 149a \ 1  scan0110
Letter from The Morgan Crucible Company discussing gland design, materials and fitting methods.30th Jul 1937Box 149a \ 1  scan0111
Letter to The Morgan Crucible Co. Ltd. requesting information on Morganite material for glands and bearings.2nd Aug 1937Box 149a \ 1  scan0112
Series of questions regarding component specifications, including pressure limits and pricing for parts.2nd Aug 1937Box 149a \ 1  scan0113
Letter to The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. inquiring about deep groove ball journal bearings for a water pump.2nd Aug 1937Box 149a \ 1  scan0114
Acknowledgement of an enquiry from The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co., Ltd.3rd Aug 1937Box 149a \ 1  scan0115
Letter from Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. regarding the suitability and supply of a No. 115 thrust bearing.4th Aug 1937Box 149a \ 1  scan0116
Letter from The Morgan Crucible Company Limited regarding the design and use of carbon sealing rings and bearings.4th Aug 1937Box 149a \ 1  scan0117
Letter from The Morgan Crucible Company detailing pump gland design, leakage, and the chemical composition of F.H. stainless steel.4th Aug 1937Box 149a \ 1  scan0118
Letter from The Morgan Crucible Company regarding pump design, water pressure, and carbon seals.4th Aug 1937Box 149a \ 1  scan0119
Letter from The Morgan Crucible Company providing a price quote for a patented gland assembly and heat treatment specifications for the material.4th Aug 1937Box 149a \ 1  scan0120
Cross-sectional diagram of a centrifugal pump assembly.1st Mar 1935Box 149a \ 1  scan0121
Revised Phantom III water pump scheme, its benefits, and the need for endurance testing.5th Aug 1937Box 149a \ 1  scan0122
Letter to The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. requesting a quote for bearings in non-corrodible steel.10th Aug 1937Box 149a \ 1  scan0123
Quotation from The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. for non-corrodible steel bearings.17th Aug 1937Box 149a \ 1  scan0124
Page 2 of a letter from The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd.17th Aug 1937Box 149a \ 1  scan0125
Standardisation of Palmetto water pump gland packing.27th May 1937Box 149a \ 1  scan0126
Nil cost for extra tooling for the 'S2' Series chassis production.27th May 1937Box 149a \ 1  scan0127
Standardisation of the Palmetto water pump gland packing for Bentley vehicles.27th May 1937Box 149a \ 1  scan0128
Proposal for a production change on Bentley 'M' Series chassis, noting nil extra tool cost.16th Dec 1948Box 149a \ 1  scan0129
Issues with the Phantom III water pump coupling, detailing problems caused by insufficient flexibility and suggesting a design review.31th May 1937Box 149a \ 1  scan0130
Instructions for an experimental modification to the Phantom III chassis water pump cover to prevent loose solder from entering.9th Sep 1937Box 149a \ 1  scan0131
Instructing the creation of a set of parts for testing on W.Bell's water pump rig.13th Sep 1937Box 149a \ 1  scan0132
Parts list and blueprint request for a Phantom III Water Pump to be used on an experimental test rig.17th Sep 1937Box 149a \ 1  scan0133
Inquiry to The Magnolia Anti-Friction Metal Co. Ltd. regarding the suitability of their 'Mamcol' metallic packing for water pumps.24th Sep 1937Box 149a \ 1  scan0134
Requesting a test to determine the torque required to cause a water pump coupling spider to slip on a shaft.24th Sep 1937Box 149a \ 1  scan0135
Letter from The Magnolia Anti-Friction Metal Co. suggesting their 'Mamcol' packing for a water pump.29th Sep 1937Box 149a \ 1  scan0136
Blueprints and parts for a Wraith III Chassis water pump modification.30th Sep 1937Box 149a \ 1  scan0137


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