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Letter to a supplier regarding wear issues with experimental thrust washers for a water pump.22th May 1939Box 149a \ 1  scan0338
Letter to The Morgan Crucible Co, Ltd. regarding manufacturing difficulties with sealing washers and inserting a brass peg for drawing EXS.1021.22th May 1939Box 149a \ 1  scan0339
Quotation from Ellison Insulations for Whale Brand Tufnol sealing washers and rod.24th May 1939Box 149a \ 1  scan0340
Letter concerning the failure analysis of an experimental Oilite Thrust Washer for a water pump.25th May 1939Box 149a \ 1  scan0341
Letter from The Manganese Bronze & Brass Co. Ltd. regarding the supply and manufacturing process of specific metal washers.25th May 1939Box 149a \ 1  scan0342
Letter from The Morgan Crucible Company Limited regarding the manufacture and supply of sample carbon rings for experiments.30th May 1939Box 149a \ 1  scan0343
Requesting an official order for four water pump gland washers from the Manganese Bronze & Brass Co. Ltd.31th May 1939Box 149a \ 1  scan0344
Requesting an official order for Sealing Gland Washers be sent to Ellison Insulations Ltd.2nd Jun 1939Box 149a \ 1  scan0345
Letter from the Experimental Department to Ellison Insulations Ltd. requesting four sealing washers.2nd Jun 1939Box 149a \ 1  scan0346
Letter to Messrs. Ellison Insulations Ltd. requesting four sealing washers.2nd Jun 1939Box 149a \ 1  scan0347
Requesting an official order for four water pump gland washers from The Morgan Crucible Co. Ltd.2nd Jun 1939Box 149a \ 1  scan0348
Requesting a redesign of the B.60 water pump to accommodate a fan drive and stronger bearings.12th Jun 1939Box 149a \ 1  scan0349
Letter from The Manganese Bronze & Brass Company Ltd. regarding the dispatch of sample washers.13th Jun 1939Box 149a \ 1  scan0350
Two 'oilite' gland washers for Vauxhall type pumps.14th Jun 1939Box 149a \ 1  scan0351
Letter to Skefco Ball Bearing Co. Ltd. concerning a failed bearing race removed from a water pump.15th Jun 1939Box 149a \ 1  scan0352
Returned ball bearing be forwarded to the supplier, Skefco Ball Bearing Co. Ltd.15th Jun 1939Box 149a \ 1  scan0353
Letter from The Skefko Ball Bearing Co. Ltd. regarding a faulty water pump spindle bearing.19th Jun 1939Box 149a \ 1  scan0354
Request to forward one ball race to the Skefco Ball Bearing Co. Ltd. in Luton for inspection.21th Jun 1939Box 149a \ 1  scan0355
Letter to The Skefko Ball Bearing Co. Ltd. regarding the failure of ball races after 6,000 miles on an experimental car.21th Jun 1939Box 149a \ 1  scan0356
Requesting an official order for six thrust rings from Morgan Crucible Co.Ltd.21th Jun 1939Box 149a \ 1  scan0357
Letter to The Morgan Crucible Co. Ltd. regarding an urgent request for modified carbon thrust washers for testing.21th Jun 1939Box 149a \ 1  scan0358
Letter from The Morgan Crucible Company Limited regarding the supply and specifications of Carbon Glands, including a technical sketch.23th Jun 1939Box 149a \ 1  scan0359
Letter from SKEFKO Ball Bearing Company regarding the failure of water pump spindle bearings due to water ingress.27th Jun 1939Box 149a \ 1  scan0360
Letter from The Skefko Ball Bearing Co. Ltd. regarding experiments with greases and spindle design modifications.26th Jun 1939Box 149a \ 1  scan0361
Drawing of a double row ball bearing spindle assembly.28th Apr 1939Box 149a \ 1  scan0362
Cross-sectional drawing of the bearings for a fan and water pump assembly.15th Apr 1939Box 149a \ 1  scan0363
Correspondence with The Morgan Crucible Co. Ltd. regarding washers, rings, and a request for quotation on further parts.29th Jun 1939Box 149a \ 1  scan0364
Official order for three bearings from Skefco Ball Bearing Co. Ltd.29th Jun 1939Box 149a \ 1  scan0365
Letter to a ball bearing supplier discussing design issues and requesting samples for testing.29th Jun 1939Box 149a \ 1  scan0366
Requesting an official order for belts, to be marked for the attention of Mr. Shilton.1st Apr 1941Box 149a \ 1  scan0367
Letter to a radiator manufacturer requesting the construction of a custom radiator for an experimental car.12th Jan 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0001
Letter from Orme, Evans & Company Limited declining to tender for radiators as they have discontinued that branch of business.13th Jan 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0002
Manufacture of a new Copper Film type radiator block, comparing specifications and pricing to the existing standard.27th Jan 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0003
Construction and repair methods for Harrison type film radiator blocks.1st Feb 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0004
Letter from John Marston Limited regarding the adaptation and re-construction of a Harrison type film radiator block.11th Feb 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0005
Letter to John Marston Ltd. regarding water flow tests for a radiator.12th Feb 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0006
Letter to John Marston Ltd. regarding water flow specifications for a 20/25 HP car radiator.17th Feb 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0007
Graph showing water flow through the bottom water pipe versus engine RPM for a 20/25 HP engine with a standard dropped radiator.4th Apr 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0008
Letter to John Marston Limited regarding a Harrison Film type Radiator and testing of a new sample block.4th Apr 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0009
Arranging a meeting with John Marston Ltd to discuss the Harrison film type radiator.5th Apr 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0010
Follow-up letter to John Marston Ltd. regarding progress on a radiator block and requesting matrix samples for testing.3rd May 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0011
Letter from John Marston Ltd. regarding the supply and modification of radiator blocks and cases.4th May 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0012
Correspondence to John Marston Ltd. regarding multiple leaks found in a film type radiator during testing on a bumping rig.5th May 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0013
Letter to John Marston Ltd. regarding radiator delivery, shells, blocks, and mounting suitability for specific car models.6th May 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0014
Letter from John Marston Limited acknowledging a report on a film type radiator test.6th May 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0015
Letter to John Marston Ltd. confirming the completion and dispatch of radiator shells and a matrix block.18th May 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0016
Letter from John Marston Ltd confirming receipt of the special Harrison core, enabling them to proceed with the radiators.19th May 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0017
Disadvantages of using greased paper to protect radiators and recommending the practice be discontinued.4th Jun 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0018
Letter from Harrison Radiator Corporation discussing comparative efficiencies of radiator cores.6th Jun 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0019
Performance data comparison for three different radiator core configurations under specific temperature and waterflow conditions.6th Feb 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0020
Dispatch of a Tube Block, Harrison Block, and another block made from copper strip.9th Jun 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0021
Letter to the Harrison Radiator Corporation regarding radiator tests and performance data clarification.27th Jun 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0022
Test report comparing the cooling performance of American Harrison Film and Marston Mark III radiator matrices against the standard hexagon matrix.29th Jun 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0023
Comparison of radiator matrix cooling performance under different driving conditions and notes on matrix design.29th Jun 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0024
Performance data comparing a standard carburettor with a semi-expanding carburettor on a 22-EX vehicle.1st Jul 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0025
Letter to John Marston Ltd. regarding the testing and efficiency of different radiator blocks.1st Jul 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0026
Letter from John Marston Ltd concerning test results for sample radiators and arranging a follow-up meeting.4th Jul 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0027
Radiator tests, comparing the improvement of strip type radiators over the honeycomb type.4th Jul 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0028
Comparative test report on three types of radiators for a 20/25HP car at Brooklands.2nd Jul 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0029
Radiator water temperature test results under different driving conditions and shutter positions.2nd Jul 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0030
Report comparing the performance of different radiator types, specifically the Marston Mark III and Harrison matrices.2nd Jul 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0031
'all out' tests detailing issues with fan belts, and performance tests on spark plugs and silencers.2nd Jul 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0032
Comparative tests of a Colt Fan against the company's own fan on a Phantom II car.6th Jul 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0033
Comparative radiator tests, detailing the weights of different models and discussing manufacturing possibilities.6th Jul 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0034
Sample piece of a radiator built from bent strips for comparison with the Harrison radiator.7th Jul 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0035
Comparing a Harrison radiator matrix with another type, discussing construction principles, heat transfer, and weight savings.7th Jul 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0036
Requesting the despatch of two radiator matrix samples to Mr. Northey at Conduit St.7th Jul 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0037
Letter from John Marston Limited concerning the dimensions and design considerations for Harrison type radiators.11th Jul 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0038
Second page of a typed letter addressed to West Wittering.11th Jul 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0039
Letter to John Marston & Co. Ltd. requesting particulars of Harrison ribbon type radiator tubes.7th Jul 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0040
Letter from Harrison Radiator Corporation clarifying the interpretation of airflow cooling radiator data.11th Jul 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0041
Return of a piece from a Harrison radiator.12th Jul 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0042
Letter to John Marston Ltd. regarding the supply and specifications for Harrison bonded core radiator blocks.13th Jul 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0043
Dimensional drawing for a Harrison bonded core experimental radiator, showing the matrix size and starting handle tunnel position.14th Jul 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0044
Letter from John Marston Ltd. acknowledging an order for two Harrison Bonded Core Radiator Blocks.14th Jul 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0045
Request to place an official order with John Marston Ltd. for two Harrison Bonded Core Radiator Blocks for Peregrine.15th Jul 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0046
Special light alloy petrol and oil tanks being made by the Gallay Radiator Company.19th Jul 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0047
Letter to Harrison Radiator Corp. regarding performance tests on a new radiator matrix.25th Jul 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0048
Letter to John Marsden Ltd. enquiring about the earliest production date for the new Harrison type Radiator Core.25th Jul 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0049
Letter concerning negotiations for the production of a new Harrison Radiator Core.26th Jul 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0050
Letter from Gallay Radiator Co. Ltd. regarding the advantages of their 'Gallay' system of tube block for radiators and tanks.4th Aug 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0051
Synopsis of a report on the performance and specifications of Gallay radiator sections for aircraft engines.4th Aug 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0052
Wind tunnel test report on Gallay radiators fitted to a 200 HP Hispano Suiza engine on a 'Dolphin' Machine.4th Aug 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0053
Comparison table of different radiator honeycomb designs and their performance metrics.8th Aug 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0054
Modification of an order for Peregrine II radiator matrix tubes and blocks.8th Aug 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0055
Bumper test report for a Harrison 25 HP radiator.8th Aug 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0056
Letter to Gallay Radiator Co. Ltd. regarding the testing and efficiency of radiators.10th Aug 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0057
Typed note to Mr. Dallman asking to identify the source of an enquiry for ROY.12th Aug 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0058
Letter from Gallay Radiator Co. Ltd. proposing comparative testing conditions for their radiator blocks.12th Aug 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0059
Page 2 of a letter from Gallay Radiator Co. Ltd. detailing their 'Hercule' thermostat and tube blocks.15th Aug 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0060
Letter to supplier John Marston Ltd. regarding radiator thickness, starting handle block, and material choice.15th Aug 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0061
Letter from John Marston Limited regarding a sketch for starting handle blocks.17th Aug 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0062
Sketch showing the method of fitting a starting tube to a block.18th Aug 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0063
Letter to John Marston Ltd. confirming the satisfactory method for fitting a starting tube.18th Aug 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0064
Letter from John Marston Limited acknowledging approval of a sketch for fitting starting tubes.19th Aug 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0065
Letter to John Marston Limited confirming the satisfactory despatch of blocks.22th Aug 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0066
Letter from Gallay Radiator Co. Ltd. following up on a meeting about a new thermostat design.23th Aug 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0067
Letter recommending the study of Chausson Gallay radiator blocks and the 'Hercule' Thermostat.26th Aug 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0068
Letter from Gallay Radiator Co. Ltd. requesting thermostat operating temperature specifications.1st Sep 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0069
Follow-up letter to Gallay Radiator Co. Ltd. regarding tests on the 'Hercule' thermostat.12th Sep 1932Box 149a \ 2  scan0070


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