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Graph plotting load versus temperature from various thermostat tests.1st Apr 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan115
Blank page with a Print Room stamp.7th Apr 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan116
Letter from S. Smith & Sons acknowledging correspondence regarding 'SmitherMet' and advising a reply will come from their Birmingham House.9th Apr 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan117
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the liquid (Acetone) used in sample thermostats and offering solutions for increasing power.11th Apr 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan118
Adjustment for the radiator shutter and starting carburetter controls to suit varying scuttle depths.1st Apr 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan119
Confirming the retention of the Calorstat and requesting the necessary order be passed.28th Apr 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan120
Confirming a previous communication regarding an invoice for a Calorstat sample from S.Smith and Sons Ltd.24th Apr 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan121
Thermostat-controlled English and American radiator shutters and proposed improvements.30th Apr 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan122
Testing and optimal operating temperatures for car shutter thermostats and louvres.1st May 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan123
Letter to a supplier requesting a Calorstat that operates at a lower temperature.7th May 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan124
Letter to S. Smith & Sons regarding specifications for a Calorstat bellows.7th May 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan125
Letter from S. Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd acknowledging receipt of letters regarding 'SMITHERMET'.8th May 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan126
Letter from S. Smith & Sons discussing thermostat performance specifications and alternatives.9th May 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan127
Modified double-acting thermostat and water spreader for radiator shutters.24th May 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan128
Requesting an approximate delivery date for chassis 26-EX, discussing a dull finish for the radiator shutters and ordering fittings.19th Jun 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan129
Request for radiator shutters on car 26-EX to have a dull untarnishable finish.21th Jun 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan130
Modifications to the thermostatically operated shutters for the 25 HP model.5th Jul 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan131
Instruction to use dull staybright radiator shutters on model 26-EX, citing issues with the previous matt finished nickel shutters.10th Jul 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan132
Letter to a supplier regarding trouble with a sylphon element used in thermostatically operated shutters.12th Aug 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan133
Letter from S. Smith & Sons acknowledging a query about thermostatically operated radiator shutters.13th Aug 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan134
Blueprint showing the suggested location of a large Smithermet component.17th May 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan135
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding modifications for shutter operating thermostats.19th Aug 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan136
Letter to S. Smith & Sons, Ltd. regarding the trial and order of large diameter thermostats for experimental cars.25th Aug 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan137
Internal request to the Order Office to purchase two thermostats from S. Smith & Sons Ltd.25th Aug 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan138
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the design of shutter operating thermostats.26th Aug 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan139
Blueprint for a 'Swithermet' case (S.V. 70 Large Type).4th Sep 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan140
Blueprint of a flexible metal bellows assembly, model SV70 Large Type.4th Sep 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan141
Bench tests to investigate lag and hysteresis in thermostat radiator shutters.26th Aug 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan142
Shutter friction losses and the operational characteristics of different shutter systems on a car.26th Aug 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan143
Thermostat shutter testing, detailing operating temperatures and suggestions for improvement.26th Aug 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan144
Blueprint showing the suggested location of a large smithery.28th Aug 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan145
Radiator shutter friction, rejecting the suggestion of a closing spring in favour of modifying the lower bearing design.31th Aug 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan146
Modifications to the radiator shutter bottom bearings for the 20/25HP model.1st Sep 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan147
Proposal to reduce friction in radiator shutters by modifying the parallel linkage.8th Sep 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan148
Blueprint drawing of shutter operating toggles.8th Sep 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan149
Cover stamped by the Print Room in Derby.8th Sep 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan150
Test report on a thermostat fitted with a spring to operate the radiator shutters on a 25-EX radiator.8th Sep 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan151
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding blue prints and samples for a larger radiator thermostat.9th Sep 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan152
Outstanding issues with the Phantom II Left Hand Chassis following extended testing.9th Sep 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan153
Faults and modifications for the clutch, carburetter, and brakes on experimental vehicles.12th Sep 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan154
From Sg. to Hs. chasing a decision on thermostat radiator shutters for chassis being manufactured for America.12th Sep 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan155
Modifications and performance issues related to thermostat-controlled shutters.12th Sep 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan156
Graph plotting load tests on a Smith's Calorstat, showing performance with and without a return spring against temperature.9th Sep 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan157
Page with very faint, illegible text, featuring a clear stamp from the T. Room in Derby.12th Sep 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan158
Modifications and tests on thermostat radiator shutters, including friction reduction and the fitting of a return spring.18th Sep 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan159
Design requirements for thermostatically controlled shutters.15th Sep 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan160
Design requirements for thermostatically controlled radiator shutters and radiator construction.16th Sep 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan161
Use of unpolished 'Staybright' radiator shutters on experimental cars.20th Sep 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan162
Radiator shutter friction and a proposed modification to the thermostat linkage.20th Sep 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan163
Letter to S. Smith & Sons, Ltd. regarding test results and requirements for a radiator Calorstat (thermostat).25th Sep 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan164
Letter discussing shutter friction and the requirement for a different liquid for the Calorstat.9th Sep 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan165
Graph showing the results of tests on a Smith's Calorstat, plotting load against temperature.9th Sep 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan166
Cover or reverse side with a date stamp from the Derby drawing room.25th Sep 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan167
Requesting the substitution of a blueprint to correct an omission on a previous report.25th Sep 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan168
Graph charting the results of Smith's Calorstat tests, plotting load against temperature.9th Sep 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan169
Blank document page with a Print Room date stamp.25th Sep 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan170
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the supply and modification of R.V.60 radiator thermostats.27th Sep 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan171
Letter to S. Smith & Sons, Ltd. regarding the return of two R.V.80 thermostats for modification.29th Sep 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan172
Despatch of two radiator thermostats to S. Smith & Sons, Ltd.29th Sep 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan173
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the alteration of two R.V.60 thermostats and instructions for a larger order of 285 instruments.30th Sep 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan174
Test results for a large type Smith's Calorstat, detailing load requirements at various temperatures.2nd Oct 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan175
Graph plotting temperature against pull and push forces for Smith's Calorstat tests on a large type model.2nd Oct 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan176
Back cover of a document with a handwritten reference and a print room stamp.8th Oct 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan177
Corrosion issues with unpolished Staybright radiator shutters and proposed experimental finishes.3rd Oct 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan178
Letter to S. Smith & Sons regarding the suitability of standard thermostat fillings pending test results.7th Oct 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan179
Letter from S. Smith & Sons concerning the despatch and testing of two modified R.V.60 thermostats, including a data table of their thrust measurements.14th Oct 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan180
Continuation page of a letter from S. Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd.22th Oct 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan181
Thermostat tests and recommendations for the 40/50 model.22th Oct 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan182
The loads experienced by a shutter bearing during operation.22th Oct 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan183
Blueprint graph and table detailing the performance of Thermostat Operated Shutters for the Phantom II model.23th Oct 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan184
Heavily faded and almost entirely unreadable document page with a date stamp.23th Oct 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan185
Recommending the procurement of calorstats with 'B' filling, including initial test data on loads at various temperatures.22th Oct 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan186
Test results for Smith's Calorstat, measuring load required to maintain bellows in open and closed positions.23th Oct 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan187
Graph showing the results of tests on a Smith's Calorstat, comparing performance with and without a return spring.9th Sep 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan188
Graph showing results of Smith's Calorstat tests with special fillings, plotting temperature against pull and push forces.23th Oct 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan189
Thermostat modifications and their effect on petrol consumption and engine performance.27th Oct 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan190
Three separate thermostat tests, recording temperature readings at set intervals.20th Oct 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan191
Test results for thermostat operating temperatures and vehicle acceleration.12th Nov 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan192
Thermostat and carburation issues, comparing water-heated and exhaust-heated throttles on the Phantom II.12th Nov 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan193
Engine carburation performance, water temperature, and required alterations for different conditions.14th Nov 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan194
The return of a 'Smithermet' part to a supplier to be filled with a special liquid.14th Nov 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan195
Letter to supplier Messrs. S. Smith & Sons, Ltd. regarding an order and development of Calorstats.14th Nov 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan196
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the despatch and specifications of a thermostat.17th Nov 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan197
Graph showing the test results for the RV60 thermostat with 'C' filling, plotting temperature against load.15th Nov 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan198
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding proceeding with an E.81540 type of Smithermet and the spirit used in different instruments.17th Nov 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan199
Implementation of thermostatically operated shutters on new cars.20th Nov 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan200
Concerns about engine operating temperature due to thermostatically operated shutters.22th Nov 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan201
Page 2 of a typed document discussing the adjustment of thermostatic control.25th Nov 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan202
Development and compromises of thermostatically controlled shutter and induction systems.25th Nov 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan203
Design and operating temperature of thermostatically controlled shutters.26th Nov 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan204
Recommendation on using countersunk rivets to attach a stiffening frame to an aluminium sheet.29th Nov 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan205
Thermostat settings and filling for the Phantom II model.29th Nov 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan206
Internal order request for one Smith Type B.40 'Smithermet' Bellows.2nd Dec 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan207
Thermostatically controlled shutters, carburation, and silencers for 25HP and 45HP cars.11th Dec 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan208
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the despatch and specifications of a shutter thermostat, type E.80893.12th Dec 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan209
Urging for a decision on 'Smithermets' for Phantom II radiator shutters to prevent production delays.15th Dec 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan210
Agreeing to proceed with specified quantities of 'B' filling for Smithermets thermostats.15th Dec 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan211
Petrol consumption of a 20 HP car related to its thermostatically operated shutters and running temperature.16th Dec 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan212
Alternative 'H' filling for thermostats from Messrs. Smith & Sons.18th Dec 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan213
Graph showing the results of Smith's Calorstat tests with special fillings.23th Oct 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan214


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