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Letter to H.M. Hobson Ltd. regarding the calibration of a tank and a discrepancy found due to a sump alteration.16th Feb 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan047
Calibration chart for a Goshawk engine petrol tank.18th Feb 1937Box 44 \ 2  Scan048
Letter regarding the calibration of a gauge face for a 40/50 HP engine and the return of four carburetters.21th Feb 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan049
Letter from H.M. Hobson Ltd. regarding the Hobson K-S Petrol Telegage for a 20 HP car, enclosing a sketch and advising on the delivery of other parts.21th Feb 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan050
Letter regarding an order for an improved King-Seeley instrument board fuel gauge.23th Feb 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan051
Letter from H.M. Hobson Ltd. regarding an incorrectly calibrated Telegage unit mask for a 40/50 HP car.22th Feb 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan052
Order request for a King Seeley petrol gauge for a 20 HP car, with a subsequent note that the instrument has been received.1st Feb 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan053
Calibration chart for a Hobson K.S. Telegauge showing actual liquid level versus scale markings in gallons.9th Mar 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan054
Letter to H.M. Hobson Ltd. regarding the calibration of a K-S Telegauge for a 20 HP car, with a request for future modifications.9th Mar 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan055
Letter from H.M. Hobson Ltd. regarding petrol tank calibration for the Phantom Car and alteration of A.V.T.64 carburetters.9th Mar 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan056
Page two of a letter from H. M. Hobson, Ltd. concerning the return of smaller chokes and the completion of tests.9th Mar 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan057
Letter from H.M. Hobson Ltd. regarding the calibration of the Hobson K-S Petrol Telegage and enclosing blueprints.10th Mar 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan058
Fitting of a Claudel telegage unit to 40/50 HP and 20 HP tanks.11th Mar 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan059
Letter from H.M. Hobson Ltd. confirming the preparation of a Telegage tank unit for a 40/50 HP car.12th Mar 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan060
Letter to Messrs. Claudel Hobson Ltd. requesting a 40/50 HP tank unit be sent to designers for inspection.11th Mar 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan061
Letter from the American branch to the English branch discussing the ordering and testing of King-Seeley and Nivex fuel gauges.28th Mar 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan062
Hand-drawn diagram illustrating the working principle of a 'hiveso' fuel gauge system.28th Mar 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan063
Letter from H.M. Hobson, Ltd. arranging a visit to calibrate a 40/50 tank for a Hobson K-S telegage.20th Apr 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan064
Letter to Claudel Hobson Ltd. chasing an ordered petrol gauge for a 40/50 HP car.25th Apr 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan065
Letter to H.M. Hobson Ltd. concerning the calibration and dispatch of a tank unit.29th Apr 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan066
Letter from H.M. Hobson, Ltd. regarding a Hobson K-S Telegage unit for a 40/50 HP car.26th Apr 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan067
Letter from H.M. Hobson Ltd. concerning the calibration of an oval tank and the requirement for a tank drawing.28th Apr 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan068
Letter from H.M. Hobson, Ltd. regarding the supply of a Hobson K-S Petrol Telegage and a mix-up with a dashboard unit.2nd May 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan069
Page 2 of a letter from H. M. Hobson, Ltd. regarding the angle of a facia board and requesting an order.2nd May 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan070
Letter to H.M. Hobson Ltd. confirming an official order for 2 K-S Telegauges will be forwarded.3rd May 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan071
Internal request to order two complete K-S petrol gauges for a 40/50 HP car.3rd May 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan072
The K-S Telegauge, confirming a unit is the correct type and requesting one more dashboard unit.5th May 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan073
Inquiry about the 10,000-mile test of the Claudel Hobson Petrol Indicator.15th Jun 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan074
Inquiry about the present position of the Claudel-Hobson Petrol Gauge and its potential introduction as a standard part.29th Jun 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan075
Internal request to order K-S Telegage liquid capsules from Messrs. Hobson.1st Jul 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan076
Unreliability of the Hobson type petrol gauge on experimental cars.11th Jul 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan077
Readability of the standard gauge versus the telegauge on the chassis.13th Jul 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan078
Dissatisfaction and ongoing testing of the Claudel Hobson Petrol Gauge.15th Jul 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan079
Letter to H.M. Hobson Ltd. regarding inconsistent readings and apparent overnight fuel loss on their petrol gauges.12th Jul 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan080
Letter from H.M. Hobson Ltd. regarding an overnight loss in the reading of Hobson K-S Telegages.13th Jul 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan081
Typed letter discussing overnight fuel loss and potential faults in the tank unit or gauge.13th Jul 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan082
Letter from H.M. Hobson, Ltd. regarding cracks found in tubing for tank units and a request for assistance in tracing the fault.13th Jul 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan083
Letter to Claudel Hobson Ltd. asking if the vent pipe on the telegauge for petrol tanks can be dispensed with.7th Nov 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan084
Letter from H.M. Hobson, Ltd. explaining the function of a safety vent pipe on their K-S Telegages.8th Nov 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan085
Petrol tank vent tube design and potential issues during refueling.8th Nov 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan086
Letter from H.M. Hobson, Ltd. regarding a fuel tank fitting and gauge operation procedure.8th Nov 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan087
Questioning the need for a vent pipe on a Hobson's K.S. petrol gauge.27th Oct 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan088
Modifications to the petrol tank, shock damper, and exhaust pipe.29th Oct 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan089
Effectiveness of the telegauge vent pipe and related experimental tests.10th Nov 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan090
Letter to H.M. Hobson Ltd. discussing the design and safety features of a vent pipe for petrol tanks.10th Nov 1927Box 44 \ 2  Scan091
Letter discussing a tank unit fitting, vent pipe, and the procedure for operating a gauge.6th Jan 1928Box 44 \ 2  Scan092
Letter from H.M. Hobson Ltd. concerning a print for a Sprengel unit tank.6th Jan 1928Box 44 \ 2  Scan093
Listing topics for 20 HP dynamometer and road tests concerning steering and axle components.17th Jan 1928Box 44 \ 2  Scan094
Instructing Stores to despatch a tank unit to H.M. Hobson Ltd for an exchange.17th Jan 1928Box 44 \ 2  Scan095
Letter to H.M. Hobson Ltd. requesting modifications for a new type of tank unit and an associated estimate.17th Jan 1928Box 44 \ 2  Scan096
Letter to H.M. Hobson Ltd. regarding the exchange and urgent request for tank units.17th Jan 1928Box 44 \ 2  Scan097
Urgent internal request for K-S telegage masks and air lines from Messrs. Claudel Hobson Ltd.2nd Feb 1928Box 44 \ 2  Scan098
The K.S. Telegauge, petrol tank, and instrument board for a Sports (Continental) Chassis.2nd Feb 1928Box 44 \ 2  Scan099
Letter to Messrs. Barkers confirming the dispatch of a temporary Telegage instrument for fitting on experimental car 16-EX.10th Feb 1928Box 44 \ 2  Scan100
Letter from coachbuilder Barker & Co. regarding a Telegauge for an Experimental Sports vehicle.13th Feb 1928Box 44 \ 2  Scan101
Letter to Claudel Hobson Ltd. regarding a graph of liquid petrol levels in a tank without a sump, with an attached blueprint.15th Feb 1928Box 44 \ 2  Scan102
Corrected mask scale diagram for No Sump Tanks 40/50, comparing telegauge readings to actual liquid levels.15th Feb 1928Box 44 \ 2  Scan103
Blank page with a receiving stamp from the 'INT ROOM' in Derby.15th Feb 1928Box 44 \ 2  Scan104
Specifying the graduation for distance petrol gauges being ordered for a sports car.15th Feb 1928Box 44 \ 2  Scan105
Letter from H.M. Hobson Ltd. acknowledging receipt of a graph for a liquid level mask and requesting clarification on the finish for future Telegages.16th Feb 1928Box 44 \ 2  Scan106
Query regarding a standardisation sheet for the Claudel Hobson petrol gauge, with a handwritten reply.1st Mar 1928Box 44 \ 2  Scan107
Letter from H.M. Hobson Ltd. regarding calibration of a K-S Telegage for a 40/50 Phantom car.22th Mar 1928Box 44 \ 2  Scan108
Page 2 of a letter from H.M. Hobson, Ltd. regarding the calibration and alteration of instruments.22th Mar 1928Box 44 \ 2  Scan109
Letter from H.M. Hobson, Ltd. discussing modifications to the K-S Telegage for the Phantom car.28th Mar 1928Box 44 \ 2  Scan110
Letter concerning the return of gauges for alteration and the calibration of a tank.28th Mar 1928Box 44 \ 2  Scan111
Letter to Messrs. H.M. Hobson Ltd. regarding the despatch of a petrol tank for calibrating a Claudel gauge for a 40/50 HP car.2nd Apr 1928Box 44 \ 2  Scan112
The extra cost for installing a petrol indicator on the dashboard.25th Apr 1928Box 44 \ 2  Scan113
Brief internal query regarding the status of a Claudel Hobson petrol gauge.21th Apr 1928Box 44 \ 2  Scan114
Cost and reliability implications of making dashboard petrol gauges a standard feature.24th Apr 1928Box 44 \ 2  Scan115
Modifications to the Hobson petrol gauge.24th Apr 1928Box 44 \ 2  Scan116
Brief memo acknowledging a previous communication regarding the Hobson Petrol Gauge.25th Apr 1928Box 44 \ 2  Scan117
Advantages of installing a petrol level indicator on the instrument board.1st May 1928Box 44 \ 2  Scan118
The disadvantages and costs of instrument board gauges.15th May 1928Box 44 \ 2  Scan119
Letter from H.M. Hobson, Ltd. about a replacement K-S Telegage dash instrument.15th May 1928Box 44 \ 2  Scan120
Page 2 of a letter from H.M. Hobson, Ltd. concerning the safety conditions of an instrument.15th May 1928Box 44 \ 2  Scan121
Letter to H.M. Hobson Ltd. regarding the performance of a fuel gauge during a 3000-mile road test.16th May 1928Box 44 \ 2  Scan122
Letter from H.M. Hobson Ltd. regarding the testing and replacement of a petrol telegage.17th May 1928Box 44 \ 2  Scan123
Letter detailing the correct procedure for installing a new instrument gauge and conclusions from tests.17th May 1928Box 44 \ 2  Scan124
Letter from H.M. Hobson, Ltd. detailing design modifications to a dashboard instrument and gauge.17th May 1928Box 44 \ 2  Scan125
Blueprint for a 40-50 HP Sprengel Air Line Unit with manufacturing and handling instructions.14th May 1928Box 44 \ 2  Scan126
Method and diagram for testing the accuracy of a dash instrument using a test rig.15th May 1928Box 44 \ 2  Scan127
Drawing of a dash-mounted fuel gauge unit with specifications for its finish.18th May 1928Box 44 \ 2  Scan128
Blueprint for a 4 Cup D'Heurel Tanit unit with calibration data.15th May 1926Box 44 \ 2  Scan129
Forwarding drawings for a Telegauge Set for the 40/50 HP Chassis.22th May 1928Box 44 \ 2  Scan130
Blueprint for a 40-50HP 20-gallon De Luxe Dash Unit fuel gauge.12th May 1928Box 44 \ 2  Scan131
Method for testing the accuracy of a dash instrument using a test rig.15th May 1928Box 44 \ 2  Scan132
Drawing for a 4 Cup Sprengel Tank Unit with capacity calibrations.15th May 1928Box 44 \ 2  Scan133
Drawing of an Air Line Unit for a 40-50 HP model (Sprengel).4th May 1925Box 44 \ 2  Scan134
Position of a 2-level device in the petrol tank and the design of the sump.23th May 1928Box 44 \ 2  Scan135
Fitting of a K.S. Telegauge petrol gauge to the Phantom petrol tank.24th May 1928Box 44 \ 2  Scan136
The cost and standardization of the K.S. Petrol Gauge for the Phantom model.25th May 1928Box 44 \ 2  Scan137
Cost comparison and recommendation concerning the standardisation of the Hobson petrol gauge over the existing one.30th May 1928Box 44 \ 2  Scan138
Brief memo acknowledging correspondence about a petrol gauge and expecting a standardisation sheet.5th Jun 1928Box 44 \ 2  Scan139
The standardisation of the K-S petrol gauge for 20 HP and 40/50 HP models.7th Jun 1928Box 44 \ 2  Scan140
Letter to Claudel-Hobson Ltd. regarding satisfaction with the 40/50 HP dashboard unit and a request for a modified 20 HP unit.7th Jun 1928Box 44 \ 2  Scan141
Letter from H.M. Hobson, Ltd. regarding the satisfactory results of a Hobson K-S Telegage set and requirements for a 20 HP car.8th Jun 1928Box 44 \ 2  Scan142
Page 2 of a letter from H.M. Hobson, Ltd. discussing fitting a Sprengel type tank and dash unit to a 20 HP model.8th Jun 1928Box 44 \ 2  Scan143
Letter discussing the calibration and fitting of a Hobson petrol gauge for the 20 HP car.11th Jun 1928Box 44 \ 2  Scan144
Letter from H.M. Hobson, Ltd. regarding the fitting of a K-S Petrol Telegage.13th Jun 1928Box 44 \ 2  Scan145
Letter from a supplier discussing modifications to a fuel gauge and overflow pipe for a specific chassis.13th Jun 1928Box 44 \ 2  Scan146


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