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Blank document page marked with a purple ink Print Room date stamp.17th Dec 1939Box 39 \ 4  Scan215
Disadvantages of running cars at a low temperature of 60° with thermostatically operated shutters.5th Jan 1931Box 39 \ 4  Scan216
Technical memo on thermostatically controlled shutters for the Phantom II in the U.S.A., discussing optimal water temperatures and modifications.7th Jan 1931Box 39 \ 4  Scan217
The design and benefits of thermostatically controlled radiator shutters and engine cooling improvements.11th Jan 1931Box 39 \ 4  Scan218
Modifications to the Phantom 2's thermo-operated shutters and radiator tank.1st Jan 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan219
Thermostatically Controlled Radiator Shutters.15th Jan 1931Box 39 \ 4  Scan220
Satisfactory results of testing Calorstat fillings.15th Jan 1931Box 39 \ 4  Scan221
Test results for six 'Smith Calorstat' units with 'H' filling, measuring pull and push load at various temperatures.12th Jan 1931Box 39 \ 4  Scan222
Graph plotting temperature in degrees Celsius against pull and push force in pounds for Smith Calorstats with 'H' filling.12th Jan 1931Box 39 \ 4  Scan223
Letter to S. Smith & Sons, Ltd. requesting a special filling for a car thermostat with specific operating temperatures.19th Jan 1934Box 39 \ 4  Scan224
The despatch of a modified car Calorstat to Messrs. Smith & Sons, Ltd.19th Jan 1931Box 39 \ 4  Scan225
Requesting that car thermostats be marked with a letter corresponding to their filling, to differentiate between those for American and European conditions.19th Jan 1931Box 39 \ 4  Scan226
Notice regarding the approval of 'H' filling for calorstats for radiator shutter controls.19th Jan 1931Box 39 \ 4  Scan227
Letter from S. Smith & Sons discussing an instrument's operation and pressure readings for a shutter.20th Jan 1931Box 39 \ 4  Scan228
Letter from S. Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd. regarding the supply of the R.V.70 type for aircraft radiator shutters.20th Jan 1931Box 39 \ 4  Scan229
The despatch of two Calorstats to Messrs. Smith & Sons Ltd. with specific filling instructions.21th Jan 1931Box 39 \ 4  Scan230
Letter from S. Smith & Sons (Accessories) Ltd. discussing the performance of two 'Smithermets' (shutter thermostats).5th Feb 1931Box 39 \ 4  Scan231
Letter from S. Smith & Sons clarifying the operating specifications for a Smithermet stem.11th Feb 1931Box 39 \ 4  Scan232
Test results for a 'J' Filling Thermostat, detailing its opening and closing temperatures.11th Feb 1931Box 39 \ 4  Scan233
Standardisation of chassis parts, specifically automatically operated radiator shutters with Smiths 'Calorstat'.25th Aug 1930Box 39 \ 4  Scan234
Proposal form for standardising an automatic brake shoe adjuster, detailing costs and implementation.20th Nov 1935Box 39 \ 4  Scan235
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a sample Shutter Operating Smithermet instrument with modified bellows.28th Feb 1931Box 39 \ 4  Scan236
Graph showing the performance of a Smithermet 'J' filling for shutter control, plotting temperature against push and pull forces.20th Mar 1931Box 39 \ 4  Scan237
Test data for Smithermet 'J' Filling, detailing shutter pull and push forces at various temperatures.20th Mar 1931Box 39 \ 4  Scan238
Letter to supplier S. Smith & Sons regarding testing and specifications for a Smethermet bellows component and the return of a Calorstat.11th Apr 1931Box 39 \ 4  Scan239
Graph and data table showing the load vs deflection rating of bellows after being punctured.20th Apr 1931Box 39 \ 4  Scan240
Testing on thermostatically operated shutters using a bellows without a spring.11th Apr 1931Box 39 \ 4  Scan241
Graph and data table showing the rating of bellows after puncturing for a Smitherment 'J' filling.14th Apr 1931Box 39 \ 4  Scan242
Despatch of one Calorstat to Messrs. S. Smith & Sons, Ltd. in Birmingham.14th Apr 1931Box 39 \ 4  Scan243
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the pre-compression of bellows on a shutter thermostat.16th Apr 1931Box 39 \ 4  Scan244
Enquiry for Smitherit bellows for a petrol pump and associated costs.22th Apr 1931Box 39 \ 4  Scan245
Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. inquiring about manufacturing thermostat bellows from a thinner material for special purposes.22th Apr 1931Box 39 \ 4  Scan246
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the impracticality of using thinner metal for bellows manufacture.23th Apr 1931Box 39 \ 4  Scan247
Grit from tarred roads jamming radiator shutters, causing overheating, and a suggestion to devise a protective guard.1st Sep 1931Box 39 \ 4  Scan248
Modifications to radiator shutters to prevent the collection of grit and stones.5th Sep 1931Box 39 \ 4  Scan249
Standardisation of chassis parts by dropping the radiator and incorporating thermostatic shutters.20th Oct 1931Box 39 \ 4  Scan250
Implementation and cost-saving of a standardized chassis part.10th Nov 1923Box 39 \ 4  Scan251
Three design schemes for radiator shutters.23th Jan 1932Box 39 \ 4  Scan252
Query sent to S.Smith & Sons Ltd. about capsules and a related drawing.3rd Feb 1932Box 39 \ 4  Scan253
Letter from S.Smith & Sons regarding the design of a thermostatic oil valve, comparing capsules to flexible bellows.2nd Feb 1932Box 39 \ 4  Scan254
Letter concerning oil pressure requirements for a thermostat and oil valve equipment.7th Apr 1932Box 39 \ 4  Scan255
Request for the manufacture of two types of thermostat springs with detailed specifications.7th Apr 1932Box 39 \ 4  Scan256
Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. concerning a faulty radiator thermometer and its subsequent replacement.1st May 1932Box 39 \ 4  Scan257
Suggestion from Mr. Phil Paddon regarding thermostatically controlled radiator shutters.2nd May 1932Box 39 \ 4  Scan258
Letter from Phil Paddon of Paddon Brothers Ltd. suggesting an improvement for radiator shutter operation.2nd May 1932Box 39 \ 4  Scan259
Page 2 of a letter to A. F. Sidgreaves regarding a piston-operated windscreen wiper.2nd May 1932Box 39 \ 4  Scan260
Mr. Paddon's suggestion for a new, cheaper, and simpler radiator shutter mechanism.11th May 1932Box 39 \ 4  Scan261
Mechanics, forces, and costs involved in operating radiator shutters.12th May 1932Box 39 \ 4  Scan262
Summary comparing an existing thermostat scheme with a less practical suggested proposal.12th May 1932Box 39 \ 4  Scan263
Practicality of various radiator shutter schemes.12th May 1932Box 39 \ 4  Scan264
Requesting the manufacture of 12 thermostat springs to specification Hs.5804, replacing EX.7836.13th May 1932Box 39 \ 4  Scan265
Specifications for two types of thermostat springs, A and B.14th Apr 1932Box 39 \ 4  Scan266
New thermostat springs to address complaints of low water temperatures.23th May 1932Box 39 \ 4  Scan267
The provision of a spring to control thermostat opening temperature.26th May 1932Box 39 \ 4  Scan268
Letter to a supplier regarding capsules for an oil cut-off operating at an incorrect temperature.10th Aug 1932Box 39 \ 4  Scan269
Letter from S. Smith & Sons about modifying an Oil Relief Valve Thermostat to operate at a lower temperature.12th Aug 1932Box 39 \ 4  Scan270
Despatch of an oil relief thermostat to Messrs Smiths & Sons to be filled with fluid.8th Aug 1932Box 39 \ 4  Scan271
Letter to S. Smith & Sons confirming the dispatch of an Oil Relief Thermostat, part number E.58119.13th Aug 1932Box 39 \ 4  Scan272
Forwarding thermostat E.58119 to Messrs. S. Smith & Sons for filling with fluid.7th Sep 1932Box 39 \ 4  Scan273
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding design issues and suggested modifications for an oil valve thermostat's bellows.5th Sep 1932Box 39 \ 4  Scan274
Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. regarding the urgent supply of 26mm bellows for a relief valve experiment.8th Sep 1932Box 39 \ 4  Scan275
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the specifications and recommended design changes for an oil valve thermostat.8th Sep 1932Box 39 \ 4  Scan276
Letter from S. Smith & Sons discussing an experimental Oil Valve Thermostat with larger bellows.9th Sep 1932Box 39 \ 4  Scan277
Proposal from S. Smith & Sons regarding thermostat regulation and cut-off temperatures.10th Sep 1932Box 39 \ 4  Scan278
Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd arranging for Mr. Grylls to handle a meeting due to the original contact's absence.10th Sep 1932Box 39 \ 4  Scan279
Confirming an order for an oil valve thermostat from S. Smith & Sons.14th Sep 1932Box 39 \ 4  Scan280
Request for a spring and fitting instructions for thermostatically controlled radiator shutters.21th Sep 1932Box 39 \ 4  Scan281
Conversion of hand-operated radiator shutters to thermostatic operation for car 58-GN.22th Sep 1932Box 39 \ 4  Scan282
Difference between thermostatically operated and hand-controlled radiator shutters, with a request for parts to trial.23th Sep 1932Box 39 \ 4  Scan283
Fitting of two thermostat springs for thermostatically operated radiator shutters.24th Sep 1932Box 39 \ 4  Scan284
Return of a faulty calorstat to Messrs. Smiths in Birmingham for correction.30th Sep 1932Box 39 \ 4  Scan285
Tests conducted on a thermostat for controlling extra cylinder lubrication.10th Oct 1932Box 39 \ 4  Scan286
On the test results of a thermostat bellows for extra cylinder lubrication.14th Oct 1932Box 39 \ 4  Scan287
Graph showing the rating of bellows for a J III cylinder oil thermostat, plotting extension against load.12th Oct 1932Box 39 \ 4  Scan288
Cover sheet stamped by the Print Room in Derby.14th Oct 1932Box 39 \ 4  Scan289
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding an Automatic Jet Control for an S.U. Carburetter.4th Nov 1932Box 39 \ 4  Scan290
Blueprint for an automatic choke control of the Carter type.2nd Nov 1937Box 39 \ 4  Scan291
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the despatch and fitting of a Water Type Automatic Jet Control unit.7th Nov 1932Box 39 \ 4  Scan292
To stores regarding the return of a Calorstat unit for modification.12th Nov 1932Box 39 \ 4  Scan293
Letter to S. Smith & Sons Co. Ltd. concerning the failure and required modification of a colorstat spindle.12th Nov 1932Box 39 \ 4  Scan294
Despatch note confirming a Calorstat is being sent to Messrs. Smith & Sons Ltd. for modification.15th Nov 1932Box 39 \ 4  Scan295
Letter to Messrs. Smith & Sons Ltd. regarding the dispatch of a calorstat for a modified spindle.15th Nov 1932Box 39 \ 4  Scan296
The suitability of using thermostat springs from Phantom II trials cars in the 25 HP car.17th Nov 1932Box 39 \ 4  Scan297
Standardisation and testing of thermostat springs.19th Nov 1932Box 39 \ 4  Scan298
The standardization of thermostat springs for the Phantom II model.21th Nov 1932Box 39 \ 4  Scan299
Test of bi-metal plates for controlling extra oil to the cylinders on the Peregrine engine.13th Dec 1932Box 39 \ 4  Scan300
Graph comparing the deflection versus temperature for a Bi-Metal Thermostat and another thermostat type.10th Dec 1932Box 39 \ 4  Scan301
Cover note for a letter to Attercliffe, processed by the Print Room.14th Dec 1932Box 39 \ 4  Scan302
Follow-up letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding their patent Automatic Jet Controls sent for testing.2nd Jan 1933Box 39 \ 4  Scan303
Letter to S. Smith & Sons regarding an automatic jet control sent to Mr. Skinner of the S.U. Company.3rd Jan 1933Box 39 \ 4  Scan304
Letter from S. Smith & Sons acknowledging that a car with automatic jet control has been sent to the S.U. Company.4th Jan 1933Box 39 \ 4  Scan305
Questioning an invoice from S. Smith & Sons for parts supplied for Mr. Evendens car.16th Jan 1933Box 39 \ 4  Scan306
Confirming receipt of parts for Bensport, ordered by Mr. Evernden, to be charged to a specific car.17th Jan 1933Box 39 \ 4  Scan307
Letter from Gallay Radiator Co. Ltd. in voluntary liquidation regarding a 'Hercule' Thermostat.22th Apr 1933Box 39 \ 4  Scan308
Confirming that two sample thermostats from the Gallay Radiator Company have been traced to the Experimental Department.24th Apr 1933Box 39 \ 4  Scan309
Letter from Gallay Radiator Co. Ltd. enclosing a catalogue for the 'Hercule' Thermostat.28th Mar 1933Box 39 \ 4  Scan310
Request for information on the 'Hercule' thermostat from S. Smith & Sons, Ltd.1st May 1933Box 39 \ 4  Scan311
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding an enquiry for a 'Hercule' Thermostat.3rd May 1933Box 39 \ 4  Scan312
Communication regarding an enquiry about the Gallay 'Hercule' Thermostat.8th May 1933Box 39 \ 4  Scan313
Test results for a Gallay 'Hercule' thermostat, detailing loads required at various temperatures and plunger positions.5th May 1933Box 39 \ 4  Scan314


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