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Test data tables showing pull force vs. extension and plunger rise vs. temperature.4th May 1933Box 39 \ 4  Scan315
Performance charts for the Gallay 'Hercule' thermostat, showing force, temperature, and extension relationships.4th May 1933Box 39 \ 4  Scan316
The cover sheet of a document from the Print Room in Derby.6th May 1933Box 39 \ 4  Scan317
Supplier's list for Radiator Guards for the Bensport Chassis.17th May 1933Box 39 \ 4  Scan318
Flight tests of thermostatic radiator shutters on a Fury aircraft.29th Jun 1933Box 39 \ 4  Scan319
Graph comparing radiator temperature on glide with manually vs. thermostatically operated shutters for a Fury K.2035 aircraft.28th Jun 1933Box 39 \ 4  Scan320
The reverse of a document showing a 'Print Room' stamp.30th Jun 1933Box 39 \ 4  Scan321
The return of thermostats to Packless Gland Co. and ordering replacements.11th Jul 1933Box 39 \ 4  Scan322
Letter to The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. regarding issues with thermostats and a request for new samples to be made to specific figures.11th Jul 1933Box 39 \ 4  Scan323
Letter to The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. regarding the testing of thermostats and a suggestion to copy an existing design.29th Jul 1933Box 39 \ 4  Scan324
Flight tests of thermostatic shutters on a 'Fury' aircraft.29th Jul 1933Box 39 \ 4  Scan325
Graph comparing the performance of hand operated and automatically operated thermostatic shutters during a glide from 15,000 feet.25th Jul 1932Box 39 \ 4  Scan326
Reverse of a document showing a print room stamp from Derby.31th Jul 1933Box 39 \ 4  Scan327
Setting of thermostatic shutters and their application to water-cooled engines.4th Aug 1933Box 39 \ 4  Scan328
Letter from The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. seeking feedback on supplied thermostats and following up on a quote for flexible glands.18th Sep 1933Box 39 \ 4  Scan329
Letter to The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. explaining a delay in reporting thermostat results.20th Sep 1933Box 39 \ 4  Scan330
Letter from the Experimental Dept. to The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. regarding the testing of thermostats and glands.28th Sep 1933Box 39 \ 4  Scan331
Internal request to order four Bentley thermostats from the Packless Gland Co Ltd.28th Sep 1933Box 39 \ 4  Scan332
Letter from S. Smith & Sons enclosing a 1934 booklet on Thermostatic Devices.19th Oct 1933Box 39 \ 4  Scan333
Pricing of thermostats from The Packless Gland Company compared to S.Smith & Sons.13th Nov 1933Box 39 \ 4  Scan334
Performance of a Packless Gland Co. thermostat and the commencement of a 10,000-mile test.16th Nov 1933Box 39 \ 4  Scan335
Query about a device for automatically closing radiator shutters to keep the engine warm when stationary.27th Nov 1933Box 39 \ 4  Scan336
Tests on Bentley radiator shutters that fail to open correctly in cold weather at high speeds.8th Dec 1933Box 39 \ 4  Scan337
Letter to The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. regarding a change in material specification for a bellows end piece.14th Dec 1933Box 39 \ 4  Scan338
Force measurements from spring balance and road tests on Bentley Radiator Shutters.8th Dec 1933Box 39 \ 4  Scan339
Performance testing of different calorstats for radiator shutters.19th Dec 1933Box 39 \ 4  Scan340
Performance issues with radiator shutters on Bentley cars and considerations for the upcoming Spectre model.29th Dec 1933Box 39 \ 4  Scan341
Summary of the disadvantages of using radiator shutters, arguing for an alternative design.29th Dec 1933Box 39 \ 4  Scan342
Modification to the Bentley starting handle and radiator shutters.2nd Jan 1934Box 39 \ 4  Scan343
Calorstat tests comparing a 'Packless Gland' Co. type with a 'Smith's Standard' type.9th Jan 1934Box 39 \ 4  Scan344
Graph comparing the performance of Smith's 'H' Filling Standard Production and 'Packless Gland' type Calorstats.27th Dec 1933Box 39 \ 4  Scan345
Stamp from the Print Room in Derby.9th Jan 1934Box 39 \ 4  Scan346
Graph comparing calorstat tests between a Smith's 'H' Filling and a 'Packless Gland' type.27th Dec 1933Box 39 \ 4  Scan347
Back page with a Print Room stamp from the Derby facility.9th Jan 1934Box 39 \ 4  Scan348
Testing of increased leverage on thermostatic radiator shutters for a Bentley vehicle.25th Jan 1934Box 39 \ 4  Scan349
The alteration and experimental trial of Bentley radiator shutters.7th Feb 1934Box 39 \ 4  Scan350
Radiator shutters for the Phantom II and 20/25 HP chassis and their unsuitability for the Bentley.8th Feb 1934Box 39 \ 4  Scan351
The design of a tunnel and cover for the starting handle hole on Bentley radiator shutters.23th Feb 1934Box 39 \ 4  Scan352
Letter to S. Smith & Sons requesting thermostats for experimental fitting to a Kestrel aero engine.23th Feb 1934Box 39 \ 4  Scan353
Inquiry to The British Thermostat Co. Ltd. about supplying thermostats for a Kestrel aero engine.23th Feb 1934Box 39 \ 4  Scan354
Letter from The British Thermostat Co. Ltd. discussing thermostat placement and by-pass options for an engine.26th Feb 1934Box 39 \ 4  Scan355
Letter from The British Thermostat Co. Ltd. promising to send details of recommended instruments.26th Feb 1934Box 39 \ 4  Scan356
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the design of a thermostat with balance valves.26th Feb 1934Box 39 \ 4  Scan357
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the testing of thermostats for a Kestrel aero engine.5th Mar 1934Box 39 \ 4  Scan358
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a new thermostat design with balanced valves for the Kestrel aero engine.23th Mar 1934Box 39 \ 4  Scan359
Letter to S. Smith & Sons to arrange a discussion regarding a thermostat for Kestrel Aero Engines.27th Mar 1934Box 39 \ 4  Scan360
Modification to the radiator shutters to allow for starting handle access on P.2, 20/25, and Bentley models.29th Mar 1934Box 39 \ 4  Scan361
Radiator shutter arrangement to accommodate the starting handle on P.2, 20/25, and Bentley models.29th Mar 1934Box 39 \ 4  Scan362
Introduction of a starting handle tunnel with cover for the Phantom II and 20/25 HP chassis.5th Apr 1934Box 39 \ 4  Scan363
Unbalanced shutters on the Bentley and their effect on wind pressure issues.29th Jun 1934Box 39 \ 4  Scan364
Requesting the testing and evaluation of new pressure gauges against a competitor's product.30th Oct 1913Box 40 \ 1  Scan001
Letter from supplier Negretti & Zambra regarding their inability to supply the 'Acrometer' due to war mobilisation.31th Jan 1918Box 40 \ 1  Scan002
Letter to Messrs. Negretti & Zambra enquiring about the partial supply of a Compression and Explosion Pressure Indicator.11th Feb 1918Box 40 \ 1  Scan003
Letter from instrument makers Negretti & Zambra regarding difficulties repairing Acrometers due to wartime mobilisation of staff.14th Feb 1918Box 40 \ 1  Scan004
'eggshell' dull black finish with silver lettering for oil and fuel pressure gauges, as required by Mr. Royce.5th May 1919Box 40 \ 1  Scan005
Recommendation to change the oil pressure gauge for the 40/50 chassis by removing the red warning mark.27th May 1919Box 40 \ 1  Scan006
Two sample fuel gauges supplied by Messrs. Salter, now with the Experimental Department.30th May 1919Box 40 \ 1  Scan007
Recommending the removal of the red mark on pressure gauges for oil and fuel.30th May 1919Box 40 \ 1  Scan008
Query regarding the removal of the red mark on the fuel gauge dial due to changes in fuel pump pressure.29th May 1919Box 40 \ 1  Scan009
The instrument board fuel gauge and the operation of the air pressure pump.5th Jun 1919Box 40 \ 1  Scan010
Request from Mr. Royce to trial pressure gauges with luminous hands for visibility in the dark.13th Aug 1919Box 40 \ 1  Scan011
Trial of new, better-finished, and cheaper oil and fuel gauges supplied by J. Benson Ltd.3rd Sep 1919Box 40 \ 1  Scan012
Required black finish for pressure gauges from supplier J. Benson Ltd.8th Sep 1919Box 40 \ 1  Scan013
Request to disassemble and examine the finish of oil and fuel pressure gauges from Bensons Ltd. and Salters.27th Sep 1919Box 40 \ 1  Scan014
Design of new oil and fuel pressure gauges from supplier Bensons.15th Oct 1919Box 40 \ 1  Scan015
Design feedback for oil and fuel pressure gauges supplied by J.W. Benson Ltd.16th Oct 1919Box 40 \ 1  Scan016
To Mr. Mills requesting an enquiry for a Threfall Micrometer Water Gauge from the Cambridge Scientific Instrument Co.21th Oct 1918Box 40 \ 1  Scan017
Letter from scientific instrument makers Negretti & Zambra regarding overload gauges.31th Oct 1919Box 40 \ 1  Scan018
Letter from Negretti & Zambra discussing Acrometers and Manographs, noting slow manufacture and high prices.31th Oct 1919Box 40 \ 1  Scan019
Promotional leaflet for 'Overload' pressure gauges and related instruments for internal combustion engines.6th Nov 1934Box 40 \ 1  Scan020
Product information sheet detailing various types, specifications, and prices for overload gauges used in motor engines.14th Nov 1919Box 40 \ 1  Scan021
Higher oil pressures to reduce piston knocks and the need for updated gauges.14th Nov 1919Box 40 \ 1  Scan022
Increasing the range of oil pressure gauges from 20 lbs to 30 lbs.28th Nov 1919Box 40 \ 1  Scan023
Increasing the pressure range on oil gauges for the 40/50 HP chassis.22th May 1919Box 40 \ 1  Scan024
Sample oil and fuel gauges supplied by Bensons for a chassis instrument board.23th Dec 1919Box 40 \ 1  Scan025
List of new parts fitted to a car for a 10,000-mile run, with remarks on the reasons for the changes.5th Jan 1920Box 40 \ 1  Scan026
The satisfactory performance of oil and pressure gauges supplied by Bensons for a 10,000-mile test car.1st Jan 1920Box 40 \ 1  Scan027
Standardisation sheet for an oil gauge registering up to 30 lbs.10th Jan 1920Box 40 \ 1  Scan028
Requesting review of a standardisation sheet for an oil gauge registering up to 30 Lbs.15th Jan 1920Box 40 \ 1  Scan029
Cover memo for a standardisation sheet on an oil gauge registering up to 30 lbs.20th Jan 1920Box 40 \ 1  Scan030
Standardisation of an oil gauge registering up to 30 lbs, supplied by Messrs. Benson.10th Jan 1920Box 40 \ 1  Scan031
Discontinuation of Benson pressure gauges and the quality of Salter's alternative product.29th Jan 1920Box 40 \ 1  Scan032
Quotation received for a LeClair petrol gauge for the 40/50 HP chassis.4th Jul 1922Box 40 \ 1  Scan033
Quotation and licensing proposal for a patented petrol gauge from L.J. LeClair.1st Jun 1922Box 40 \ 1  Scan034
Letter from L.J. LeClair outlining terms for the manufacture and sale of the 'LeClair Petrol Gauge'.27th Nov 1922Box 40 \ 1  Scan035
Request to obtain a price list for pressure gauges with a non-return valve from Messrs. Negretti & Zambra.27th Nov 1922Box 40 \ 1  Scan036
Selection of an 'Acrometer' from Messrs. Negretti and Zambra, specifying desired pressure ranges and requesting more information.1st Jan 1923Box 40 \ 1  Scan037
Order for a 60 m/m dial pattern gauge, known as an 'Acrometer', for cold readings.1st Jan 1923Box 40 \ 1  Scan038
Letter to supplier Negretti & Zambra regarding an 'Acrometer' gauge that was smaller than anticipated.16th Feb 1923Box 40 \ 1  Scan039
Letter to Negretti & Zambra concerning an 'Acrometer' Pressure Gauge, returning another gauge, and asking about valves.20th Feb 1923Box 40 \ 1  Scan040
The return of an unsuitable 'Acrometer' gauge to the supplier.20th Feb 1923Box 40 \ 1  Scan041
Letter from instrument makers Negretti & Zambra about supplying a larger 7' dial gauge.20th Feb 1923Box 40 \ 1  Scan042
Letter from Negretti & Zambra regarding a 0 to 350 lbs gauge and technical details of an Acrometer.21th Feb 1923Box 40 \ 1  Scan043
Letter from supplier Negretti & Zambra regarding the development of disc valves, Aerometers, and Manographs.21th Feb 1923Box 40 \ 1  Scan044
Obtaining a sample thermometer for motorcars from Messrs. Negretti & Zambra.3rd Mar 1923Box 40 \ 1  Scan045
Request to order two distance thermometers from Messrs. Negretti & Zambra, specifying one should be centigrade.26th Jun 1923Box 40 \ 1  Scan046
Letter from Negretti & Zambra regarding the price and specification of dial thermometers.6th Jul 1923Box 40 \ 1  Scan047
Letter to Negretti & Zambra detailing the specifications for a 5-inch dial thermometer instead of an 8-inch one.23th Jul 1923Box 40 \ 1  Scan048
Request to order one Distance Thermometer from Messrs. Negretti & Zambra with a modified gas connection.27th Jul 1923Box 40 \ 1  Scan049
Letter to Messrs. Negretti & Zambra chasing the delivery of a Distance Thermometer.3rd Sep 1923Box 40 \ 1  Scan050


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