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From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
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Accompanying drawing No. LeC.1092 for the radiator shutters control mechanism.23th May 1919Box 39 \ 4  Scan015
Fitting of capillary tube thermometers and radiator shutters on the 40/50 HP chassis, noting objections to external shutters.28th May 1919Box 39 \ 4  Scan016
The suitability of different radiator shutter designs, comparing roll-top and hand-operated options.28th May 1919Box 39 \ 4  Scan017
The standardization of the radiator shutter control, referencing drawing No. LeC.1093.29th May 1919Box 39 \ 4  Scan018
Distributing a note from Mr. Olley regarding radiator shutters and water temperature control.29th May 1919Box 39 \ 4  Scan019
Different designs for automatically controlled radiator louvres.13th May 1919Box 39 \ 4  Scan020
Methods for thermostat-controlled radiator shutters (louvres) and the installation of thermometers.29th May 1919Box 39 \ 4  Scan021
Covering note forwarding a communication from Mr. Olley regarding radiator shutters and water temperature control.29th May 1919Box 39 \ 4  Scan022
Different mechanisms for operating external car radiator louvres.13th May 1919Box 39 \ 4  Scan023
Various methods for operating radiator shutters and the benefits of fitting a thermometer.29th May 1919Box 39 \ 4  Scan024
Design of radiator shutters for a 40/50 HP chassis, noting potential issues with a design from West Wittering and the need for a less noticeable alternative.30th May 1919Box 39 \ 4  Scan025
Technical memorandum discussing the necessity and methods for controlling radiator temperature, such as fitting louvres or shutters.2nd Jun 1919Box 39 \ 4  Scan026
Control of radiator water temperatures and the use of thermometers.2nd Jun 1919Box 39 \ 4  Scan027
Radiator design and engine temperature control for the 20 HP chassis.24th Jun 1919Box 39 \ 4  Scan028
Methods for controlling engine water temperature, specifically addressing issues when driving in London traffic.22th Jul 1919Box 39 \ 4  Scan029
Methods for controlling engine water temperature, comparing a bye-pass system to louvres, and the fitting of primers.25th Jul 1919Box 39 \ 4  Scan030
Letter requesting to continue building cars without thermostats due to problems with antifreeze evaporation.28th Jan 1921Box 39 \ 4  Scan031
Operational issues with bypass thermostats and radiator shutters in cold weather conditions.28th Jan 1921Box 39 \ 4  Scan032
Thermostat-controlled radiator shutters, comparing existing systems and considering a new proprietary design.28th Jan 1921Box 39 \ 4  Scan033
Standardization and thermostat control of radiator shutters for cars.9th Feb 1921Box 39 \ 4  Scan034
The use of thermostats, radiator shutters, and anti-freeze in cars in the U.S.A. during winter conditions.19th Dec 1921Box 39 \ 4  Scan035
Continued note on radiator shutter controls and water temperature, referencing American car designs.14th Feb 1921Box 39 \ 4  Scan036
Design and issues of thermostats, including the risk of radiator freezing and the poor quality of gasoline.15th Feb 1921Box 39 \ 4  Scan037
The design and placement of thermostat-operated radiator louvres and shutters.15th Feb 1921Box 39 \ 4  Scan038
Use of a thermometer and standardising thermostat-operated shutters for cars.15th Feb 1921Box 39 \ 4  Scan039
The use of thermostats and hand-operated radiator shutters on a chassis.2nd Feb 1921Box 39 \ 4  Scan040
Letter discussing thermostat-operated shutters, comparing different designs on American cars.3rd Mar 1921Box 39 \ 4  Scan041
Technical comparison of various thermostat and radiator shutter systems for engine temperature regulation.3rd Mar 1921Box 39 \ 4  Scan042
Radiator freezing issues in cold weather and the proposed development of an automatic shutter system.3rd Mar 1921Box 39 \ 4  Scan043
Cover letter forwarding a query about radiator shutters from The Allen Auto Speciality Co.12th Apr 1921Box 39 \ 4  Scan044
The sourcing of radiator shutters from The Allen Auto Speciality Co. of New York.15th Apr 1921Box 39 \ 4  Scan045
The merits of hand-controlled louvres versus a thermostat system, particularly regarding the use of alcohol in the cooling system.12th Jul 1921Box 39 \ 4  Scan046
Engine overheating, comparing the effectiveness of louvered bonnets versus shutters.18th Oct 1921Box 39 \ 4  Scan047
Design evolution of radiator louvres for the 40/50 HP chassis, recommending a thermostat-operated system.1st Dec 1921Box 39 \ 4  Scan048
Inquiring about the placement of radiator louvres, whether internal or external.12th Dec 1921Box 39 \ 4  Scan049
Design and placement of radiator louvres, concluding the front is the proper place.12th Dec 1921Box 39 \ 4  Scan050
Letter arguing against placing shutters on the front of radiators due to their negative impact on the car's appearance and sales.5th Dec 1921Box 39 \ 4  Scan051
Necessity of radiator shutters for the Goshawk 11 model to control water temperature in cold climates like the U.S.A.1st Jan 1922Box 39 \ 4  Scan052
Continued policy discussion regarding fitting shutters to cars exported to cold climates and for cars used in England.1st Jan 1922Box 39 \ 4  Scan053
Letter to Mr. Hives discussing a radiator shutter, a friendly race against a Bentley and a Vauxhall, and shock absorbers.24th Jan 1922Box 39 \ 4  Scan054
Opinion on the unsightly arrangement of shutters and the difficulty of manufacturing them without rattles.8th Feb 1922Box 39 \ 4  Scan055
Effectiveness and design of louvres for the Goshawk and 40/50 models.10th Jan 1923Box 39 \ 4  Scan056
Availability and types of thermostat-controlled radiator shutters.12th Jan 1923Box 39 \ 4  Scan057
Promotional leaflet for the 'Winterfront' radiator shutter system.28th Dec 1922Box 39 \ 4  Scan058
Technical leaflet for the 'Winterfront' automatic radiator shutter system.19th Jan 1923Box 39 \ 4  Scan059
Solutions for engine overheating issues on 40/50 and Goshawk models.19th Jan 1923Box 39 \ 4  Scan060
Suggestion to use zinc blocks or sheets to neutralize water and reduce its detrimental effects.2nd Feb 1923Box 39 \ 4  Scan061
Business case for supplying and fitting radiator shutters for 40/50 cars.2nd Feb 1923Box 39 \ 4  Scan062
Supply of radiator shutters to address customer complaints of engine boiling.7th Feb 1923Box 39 \ 4  Scan063
Solutions for engine overheating on 40/50 HP chassis, such as larger radiators and radiator shutters.29th Aug 1923Box 39 \ 4  Scan064
Cold weather performance issues with a chassis and proposed radiator and thermostat modifications.21th Nov 1923Box 39 \ 4  Scan065
Scheme for radiator shutters for the 40/50 model, similar to those on the 20HP, to prevent engine overcooling.28th Nov 1923Box 39 \ 4  Scan066
Water boiling issues in 40/50 HP and 20 HP cars, comparing radiators and recommending shutters.4th Feb 1924Box 39 \ 4  Scan067
Internal query regarding the testing and approval of Paddon's Radiator Shutters.18th Mar 1924Box 39 \ 4  Scan068
Fitting and quality issues of Paddons Radiator Shutters.1st Mar 1924Box 39 \ 4  Scan069
Thermostat-operated radiator shutters for a 20 HP car.14th May 1924Box 39 \ 4  Scan070
Test results showing the operation of engine shutters under various heating and cooling conditions.20th Mar 1934Box 39 \ 4  Scan071
Engine temperature tests under stationary, road, and hill climb conditions.20th Mar 1934Box 39 \ 4  Scan072
Cooling tests for radiator and bonnet shutters, with production notes on the sylphon tube.20th Mar 1924Box 39 \ 4  Scan073
Recommendation to replace the shutter control's push-on ball joint with a pin joint.16th Jun 1925Box 39 \ 4  Scan074
Customer complaints about the appearance of radiator shutters on the New Phantom.21th Oct 1925Box 39 \ 4  Scan075
The design and operation of radiator shutters, comparing them to competitor products.1st Dec 1925Box 39 \ 4  Scan076
Implementation of the Bowden wire control for radiator shutters and issues found during testing.1st Dec 1925Box 39 \ 4  Scan077
Not advising customers to fit certain Bowden wire-operated radiator shutters to Silver Ghost cars.3rd Dec 1925Box 39 \ 4  Scan078
Effectiveness and control mechanisms of radiator shutters.19th Nov 1925Box 39 \ 4  Scan079
Design of a 20 HP radiator with vertical shutters.14th Jul 1926Box 39 \ 4  Scan080
Reliability and suitability of automatically controlled radiator shutters.24th Sep 1927Box 39 \ 4  Scan081
Standardisation of a radiator with integral shutters to improve appearance, design and reduce weight.7th Nov 1927Box 39 \ 4  Scan082
Standardisation form for a new chassis part, detailing fitting information and associated costs.9th Apr 1928Box 39 \ 4  Scan083
Explaining the delay in fitting vertical shutters to 20 HP cars due to costs and a request from Sales.18th May 1928Box 39 \ 4  Scan084
Responding to a complaint about radiator shutters opening too quickly, with a suggestion for modification.2nd Feb 1929Box 39 \ 4  Scan085
Response rejecting a suggestion to place the shutter control on the steering column due to engineering constraints.1st Mar 1929Box 39 \ 4  Scan086
Need for automatic water temperature control on the S.S. model for improved performance.1st May 1929Box 39 \ 4  Scan087
Description of the thermostat element used in the Chrysler automatic radiator shutter system.1st May 1929Box 39 \ 4  Scan088
Blueprint of a Chrysler thermostat element.24th Apr 1929Box 39 \ 4  Scan089
Considering the pros and cons of fitting thermostatically controlled radiator shutters as an alternative to hand control.27th May 1929Box 39 \ 4  Scan090
Necessity and method of lubricating spring-gaiters on various chassis.4th Jun 1929Box 39 \ 4  Scan091
Scheme for thermostatically operating radiator shutters, including a new design for the 20 HP chassis.5th Oct 1929Box 39 \ 4  Scan092
Thermostats from the Fulton Sylphon Company not meeting the required stroke for 40/50 HP radiator shutters.28th Nov 1929Box 39 \ 4  Scan093
Query regarding noise from the 20 HP model's radiator shutters at 1000 revs.30th Nov 1929Box 39 \ 4  Scan094
Cabling America to supply a thermostat due to difficulties in obtaining one that meets requirements.9th Dec 1929Box 39 \ 4  Scan095
Testing the force required to operate radiator shutters, identifying issues and proposing design changes.24th Dec 1929Box 39 \ 4  Scan096
Cover memo for document Lec. 2773 regarding the revised thermostat operating shutters for the Phantom II.31th Dec 1929Box 39 \ 4  Scan097
Proposing a double guide for the Phantom radiator shutter thermostat bellows due to issues with the standard single guide.1st Feb 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan098
Letter to S. Smith and Sons regarding samples of a 'Smiths Calorstat' and a request for a meeting.18th Feb 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan099
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a visit to the Experimental Department.20th Feb 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan100
Test report on a Smith Calorstat, measuring internal volume and sylphon rating under various loads.8th Mar 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan101
Test results and a diagram for a Sylphon bellows component under direct loading.9th Mar 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan102
Graph plotting the deflection versus load for a Smith Calorstat sylphon during direct loading and unloading.9th Mar 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan103
Graph plotting deflection against load for Smith Calorstat tests under direct loading conditions.10th Mar 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan104
Letter from S. Smith & Sons Ltd. confirming the delivery of Radiator Shutter Thermostats.20th Mar 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan105
Letter from S. Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd regarding the testing, calibration, and delivery of 5 Calorstats.20th Mar 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan106
Analysis of the Smith's Calorstat for Phantom II radiator shutters, detailing operational effort and spring requirements.3rd Apr 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan107
The force required to open shutters on car 23-EX, noting insufficient effort against friction.3rd Apr 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan108
Graph showing the effort available to operate Phantom II radiator shutters with temperature rise for a Smith's Calorstat.3rd Apr 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan109
Mostly blank document page with a 'Print Room' stamp.3rd Apr 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan110
Letter to S. Smith & Sons, Ltd. enquiring about the composition and modification of Calorstats.8th Apr 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan111
Misleading figures from an American ether-filled sylphon element.3rd Apr 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan112
Thermostat tests on a 'Sylphon' unit, comparing performance with alcohol and ether.7th Apr 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan113
Data table showing load supported in pounds at various temperatures and positions for 'SIDI'.7th Apr 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan114


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