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Report from Harrison Radiator Corporation discussing engine cooling system performance and design considerations.18th Aug 1936Box 149a \ 3  scan0178
Suggestions to improve the Phantom car's cooling system, addressing issues like steam formation, crankcase distortion, and radiator suction effects.18th Aug 1936Box 149a \ 3  scan0179
Letter from Harrison Radiator Corporation discussing radiator core configurations, oil cooler production, and test results.18th Aug 1936Box 149a \ 3  scan0180
Letter from Harrison Radiator Corporation discussing cooling system performance, diagnostics, and top tank temperature.18th Aug 1936Box 149a \ 3  scan0181
Letter to the Modine Manufacturing Co. requesting assistance and test data for a car radiator cooling problem.21th Sep 1936Box 149a \ 3  scan0182
Letter to Mr. Dunn of John Marston Ltd regarding his upcoming visit to Modine Manufacturing Co. in the U.S.A. to discuss cooling problems.21th Sep 1936Box 149a \ 3  scan0183
Letter to The Harrison Radiator Corporation regarding radiator development and air temperature figures for the Phantom III car.21th Sep 1936Box 149a \ 3  scan0184
Radiator core specifications, steam pocket formation, and heat dissipation improvements.21th Sep 1936Box 149a \ 3  scan0185
Letter discussing engine heat to jacket water figures, comparing them to other engines and mentioning a forthcoming visit from a radiator specialist.21th Sep 1936Box 149a \ 3  scan0186
Summary of radiator test results comparing different fans and cowlings.21th Sep 1936Box 149a \ 3  scan0187
Table of critical air temperatures for Phantom III, Bentley, and 20/25 HP cars under various test conditions.24th Sep 1936Box 149a \ 3  scan0188
The order of radiator matrices from two suppliers.24th Sep 1936Box 149a \ 3  scan0189
Night letter cablegram to Harrison Radiator Corporation requesting a specific type of core.6th Oct 1936Box 149a \ 3  scan0190
Telegram from Harrison Radiator Corp. requesting advice on tools for different core sizes.6th Oct 1936Box 149a \ 3  scan0191
Letter from Harrison Radiator Corporation discussing radiator core specifications and cooling test results for the Phantom lll.7th Oct 1936Box 149a \ 3  scan0192
Page 2 of a letter from Harrison Radiator Corporation discussing radiator core performance and airflow.7th Oct 1936Box 149a \ 3  scan0193
Letter from Harrison Radiator Corporation discussing engine heat output, radiator core sizes and cooling system design.7th Oct 1936Box 149a \ 3  scan0194
Letter from Harrison Radiator Corporation discussing cooling problems and cylinder head design.7th Oct 1936Box 149a \ 3  scan0195
Performance chart for a Harrison Radiator, showing dissipation, air rise, and pressure against air flow.7th Jul 1927Box 149a \ 3  scan0196
Letter discussing engine cooling experiments, port jacketing, cylinder head coring, and the future possibilities of car air conditioning.20th Oct 1936Box 149a \ 3  scan0197
Series of inquiries regarding car heaters, radiator rust preventives, and comparative tests on aircraft radiator cores.20th Oct 1936Box 149a \ 3  scan0198
Conclusion to a report on tests to determine the best matrix for machine cowlings, mentioning Anderton and Brown tubes.20th Oct 1936Box 149a \ 3  scan0199
Criticisms from Harrison Radiator Corporation on the Phantom III Cylinder Head water-way design and proposals for experimental changes.20th Oct 1936Box 149a \ 3  scan0200
Letter from Harrison Radiator Corporation regarding cooling inhibitors, water jackets, air conditioning, and car heaters.4th Dec 1936Box 149a \ 3  scan0201
Letter from Harrison Radiator Corporation concerning defrosters, car heaters, and vehicle air infiltration.12th Apr 1936Box 149a \ 3  scan0202
Letter from Harrison Radiator Corporation discussing aircraft radiator cores and why they are passing on the project.12th Apr 1936Box 149a \ 3  scan0203
Letter from Harrison Radiator Division regarding the supply of production thermostats.13th Apr 1937Box 149a \ 3  scan0204
Blueprint drawing for a Chevrolet thermostat assembly with specifications.24th Feb 1937Box 149a \ 3  scan0205
Letter to Harrison Radiator Division regarding thermostat specifications, queries, and a request for samples.8th Jul 1937Box 149a \ 3  scan0206
Letter to the Harrison Radiator Division of General Motors regarding oil coolers and thermostats.16th Oct 1937Box 149a \ 3  scan0207
Letter discussing changes to thermostat systems, sourcing fan belts, and testing corrosion inhibitors.19th Oct 1937Box 149a \ 3  scan0208
Letter from Harrison Radiator Division concerning an oil cooler assembly being shipped for approval.19th Oct 1937Box 149a \ 3  scan0209
Quotation letter from Harrison Radiator Division for a hydrogen brazed plate type oil cooler.21th Oct 1937Box 149a \ 3  scan0210
Letter to the Harrison Radiator Corporation apologising for a delay in clearing invoice No.13458.29th Oct 1937Box 149a \ 3  scan0211
Night letter telegram requesting drawings and particulars for an automatic fan belt tensioner.1st Nov 1937Box 149a \ 3  scan0212
Letter to The Harrison Radiator Corporation acknowledging a quotation for hydrogen brazed oil coolers.3rd Nov 1937Box 149a \ 3  scan0213
Letter to The Harrison Radiator Corporation regarding a quotation for coolers and inquiring about fan belts, drives, and tensioning devices.3rd Nov 1937Box 149a \ 3  scan0214
Letter discussing water loss and boiling issues with a 1937 Packard vehicle.15th Nov 1937Box 149a \ 3  scan0215
Letter from Harrison Radiator Division regarding the supply and manufacture of coolers, thermostats, and fan belts.15th Nov 1937Box 149a \ 3  scan0216
Letter discussing variable pitch fans, fan belt reliability, and related engine cooling system issues.15th Nov 1937Box 149a \ 3  scan0217
Letter from Harrison Radiator Division regarding the addresses of fan belt suppliers.20th Dec 1937Box 149a \ 3  scan0218
Letter to The Harrison Radiator Corporation apologising for a delay and confirming that official orders have been issued.6th Jan 1938Box 149a \ 3  scan0219
Letter from Harrison Radiator Division to Mr. Steadman discussing cooling systems and requesting a copy of his upcoming paper.7th Apr 1938Box 149a \ 3  scan0220
Letter to L.P. Saunders of General Motors discussing a paper on cooling system practice and design.27th Apr 1938Box 149a \ 3  scan0221
Letter to W.L.P. Saunders discussing car heater design, thermostat noise, and oil cooler issues.27th Apr 1958Box 149a \ 3  scan0222
Letter from Harrison Radiator Division discussing various aspects of engine cooling systems.9th Sep 1938Box 149a \ 3  scan0223
Letter from Harrison to C. S. Steadman discussing car heater systems, bellows, oil coolers, and airplane cooling systems.9th Sep 1938Box 149a \ 3  scan0224
Letter to C. S. Steadman regarding the consideration of an all-brazed copper radiator and the construction of a new, larger car tunnel.9th Sep 1938Box 149a \ 3  scan0225
Letter to Harrison Radiator Division requesting curves for radiator matrix heat dissipation for design and comparison.15th Sep 1938Box 149a \ 3  scan0226
Radiator core performance and an experimental Buick bye-pass thermostat arrangement.3rd Nov 1938Box 149a \ 3  scan0227
Letter to General Motors discussing variable pitch fans and pressure cooling systems.17th Nov 1938Box 149a \ 3  scan0228
Letter to L.P. Saunders discussing experiments with copper brazed radiators, pressure cooling, and ethylene glycol cooling.17th Nov 1938Box 149a \ 3  scan0229
Letter to L.P. Saunders discussing engine oil coolers, heating and ventilation systems, thermostat schemes, and radiator design.17th Nov 1938Box 149a \ 3  scan0230
Letter to L.P. Saunders regarding an offer to send drawings and details of new equipment.17th Nov 1938Box 149a \ 3  scan0231
Information regarding the use of Ethylene Glycol in pressure cooling systems for aero engines.16th Nov 1938Box 149a \ 3  scan0232
The characteristics and challenges of glycol and pressure cooling systems.16th Nov 1938Box 149a \ 3  scan0233
Page discussing engine pressure cooling systems, steam pockets, and a comparison with Ethylene Glycol.16th Nov 1938Box 149a \ 3  scan0234
Letter announcing an engineer's move to John Marston Ltd. and the handover of responsibilities for heat interchange matters.26th Jan 1939Box 149a \ 3  scan0235
Letter from Harrison Radiator Division offering continued assistance following a resignation.17th Feb 1939Box 149a \ 3  scan0236
Letter from Harrison Radiator Division discussing fan blade pitch control, pressure cooling issues, and copper brazing of radiators.7th Feb 1939Box 149a \ 3  scan0237
Letter to Mr. C. S. Steadman discussing cooling systems, radiator construction, a new car tunnel, and radiator materials.7th Feb 1939Box 149a \ 3  scan0238
Letter to Mr. L.R. Saunders of General Motors Corporation regarding a generous offer.1st May 1939Box 149a \ 3  scan0239
Letter from The Skefko Ball Bearing Company regarding the supply of spindles, the grease being used, and identification markings.3rd Jul 1939Box 149a \ 3  scan0240
Letter from The Morgan Crucible Company Limited arranging a meeting to discuss Morgan-Stuart Patent Gland Assemblies.3rd Jul 1939Box 149a \ 3  scan0241
Letter to The Leyland & Birmingham Rubber Co. Ltd. requesting production of a moulded rubber pipe without expensive tooling.6th Jul 1939Box 149a \ 3  scan0242
Visit from Morgan Crucible Co. Ltd. to discuss water pump glands and resulting conclusions.6th Jul 1939Box 149a \ 3  scan0243
Design modifications, costs, and competitor analysis for a gland and bearing assembly.6th Jul 1939Box 149a \ 3  scan0244
Letter from The Leyland & Birmingham Rubber Co Ltd regarding the cost and manufacturing constraints for sample hose connections part number ECD.1438.8th Jul 1939Box 149a \ 3  scan0245
Development of a pressure cooling system, including a water pump, relief valve, and fan matrix.11th Jul 1939Box 149a \ 3  scan0246
Request to modify a Bentley 80 water pump to test plain Hoffman bearings instead of sealed ones.18th Jul 1939Box 149a \ 3  scan0247
Letter from the Experimental Department requesting four L.S.5 bearings for an experimental rig.19th Jul 1939Box 149a \ 3  scan0248
Request for external and internal circlips for the Experimental Department.19th Jul 1939Box 149a \ 3  scan0249
The order of bearings and circlips for a water pump.19th Jul 1939Box 149a \ 3  scan0250
Acknowledgment of an order for Seeger Circlips, with a handwritten annotation.20th Jul 1939Box 149a \ 3  scan0251
Letter from Hoffmann Manufacturing regarding the dispatch of four LS.5 bearings with pressed type cages.24th Jul 1939Box 149a \ 3  scan0252
Clarifying the order of precedence for various B.80 water pump modifications and projects.21th Aug 1939Box 149a \ 3  scan0253
Letter from Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. regarding the load on bearings for a belt pulley.30th Aug 1939Box 149a \ 3  scan0254
Instruction to use standard bearings for a B.80 water pump by modifying a distance piece due to mislaid special bearings.12th Feb 1940Box 149a \ 3  scan0255
Fitting a water pump to the Bentley 60 number I engine before it is passed to test.14th Mar 1940Box 149a \ 3  scan0256
Request to manufacture two coolant flow venturis, piece number EX.19444.29th Mar 1940Box 149a \ 3  scan0257
Request to pass an order to Messrs. Oscrofts for a Vauxhall 25 water pump.3rd Apr 1940Box 149a \ 3  scan0258
Recommendation to adopt a newer water pump design (DCD.1388) over the old B.80 type for new engines.5th Apr 1940Box 149a \ 3  scan0259
Request to modify a Vauxhall 25 water pump to fit a B.60 or B.80 engine.3rd Apr 1940Box 149a \ 3  scan0260
Modifications to specifications for B.80 water pumps, including potential use of Skefco bearings.10th Apr 1940Box 149a \ 3  scan0261
Comparison report between a proprietary B.80 water pump and a Vauxhall 25 water pump.10th Apr 1940Box 149a \ 3  scan0262
The comparison of a Vauxhall bakelite sealing washer against a carbon one, proposing an engine test.10th Apr 1940Box 149a \ 3  scan0263
Weight analysis of a Vauxhall 25 water pump and a B.80 water pump.1st Apr 1940Box 149a \ 3  scan0264
Exploded view photograph of a water pump assembly.1st Apr 1940Box 149a \ 3  scan0265
Exploded view of a water pump's components.1st Apr 1940Box 149a \ 3  scan0266
Incomplete specifications for the B.80 water pump and incorporating a new pump on future engines.11th Apr 1940Box 149a \ 3  scan0267
Modification of a water pump's bearing and sealing system.11th Aug 1940Box 149a \ 3  scan0268
Internal memorandum regarding an outdated water pump specification and the production of new parts.17th Apr 1940Box 149a \ 3  scan0269
Letter from The Skefko Ball Bearing Company Ltd. declining an order for a special water pump spindle bearing due to heavy commitments.9th Apr 1940Box 149a \ 3  scan0270
Notification about the swapping of water pumps and fans between two cars.13th May 1940Box 149a \ 3  scan0271
New blueprints for a water pump casing and the destruction of existing prints.17th May 1940Box 149a \ 3  scan0272
Letter from The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. regarding the supply and delivery of bearings.9th Nov 1940Box 149a \ 3  scan0273
The failure of a water pump, discussing potential causes and proposing a modified design with improved drainage.14th Nov 1940Box 149a \ 3  scan0274
Letter from The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. acknowledging an order for 24 No.117.FS bearings.28th Nov 1940Box 149a \ 3  scan0275
Letter from The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co., Ltd. stating a 14-week delivery time for bearings and detailing the conditions of sale.18th Dec 1940Box 149a \ 3  scan0276
Confirming the hand-off of a print for a new B.60 & B.80 water pump casing design.18th Dec 1940Box 149a \ 3  scan0277


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