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Letter to The A.T. Speedometer Co regarding a potential requirement for an experimental instrument.11th Dec 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan094
Testing A.T. speedometers and the problems caused by running them in reverse.15th Dec 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan095
Letter from The A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd. detailing drive revolutions per mile for speedometers.22th Dec 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan096
Experimental record sheet for a 10,000-mile test on an A.T. Speedometer.4th Feb 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan097
Electrical experimental record sheet for an AT Speedometer, No E.185.785.20th Apr 1931Box 59 \ 2  Scan098
Extract from a monthly report on customer's complaints regarding an improved speedometer.16th Jan 1931Box 59 \ 2  Scan099
Requesting a laboratory retest for speedometer D.231 740 from vehicle 18-GIV following a 10,000-mile test.22th Jan 1931Box 59 \ 2  Scan100
Test report of an AT Speedometer after 10,000 miles, noting reading inaccuracies and a failed trip counter.3rd Feb 1931Box 59 \ 2  Scan101
Test record for an A.T. Speedometer.3rd Feb 1931Box 59 \ 2  Scan102
The receipt and testing of new production A.T. speedometers.8th Feb 1931Box 59 \ 2  Scan103
Letter to A.T. Speedometer Co. regarding modifications and issues with speedometers.11th Feb 1931Box 59 \ 2  Scan104
Electrical experimental record sheet for a 10,000-mile test on an A.T. Speedometer.10th Oct 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan105
Persistent inaccuracy of the A.T. Speedometer and the need for a specially graduated dial.10th Mar 1931Box 59 \ 2  Scan106
Comparative test results for a 20/25 speedometer EX 18-GIV before and after a 10,000-mile test.1st Mar 1931Box 59 \ 2  Scan107
Non-adherence to recommended speedometer revolutions per mile for the Phantom model.2nd Mar 1931Box 59 \ 2  Scan108
Wheel revolutions per mile for Phantom A.T. speedometers under various tyre conditions.3rd Mar 1931Box 59 \ 2  Scan109
Request for up-to-date information on the A.T. Speedometer for the 20/25 chassis.3rd Mar 1931Box 59 \ 2  Scan110
Technical discussion on the accuracy of A.T. speedometers and proposed testing arrangements.3rd Mar 1931Box 59 \ 2  Scan111
Tyre dimensions and wheel revolutions per mile for Phantom and 25 HP models, specifically concerning A.T. Speedometers.16th Mar 1931Box 59 \ 2  Scan112
Continued report page discussing a 2.5% reduction in road wheel revolutions per mile at high speeds.16th Mar 1931Box 59 \ 2  Scan113
Recalibration of A.T. speedometers using a parabolic scale to improve accuracy at higher speeds.8th Mar 1931Box 59 \ 2  Scan114
Letter to The A.T. Speedometer Co. inquiring about specific drive revolutions per mile for their speedometers.23th Mar 1931Box 59 \ 2  Scan115
Progressive scale contraction on A.T. speedometers for the Phantom II chassis.24th Mar 1931Box 59 \ 2  Scan116
Calculations for speedometer gear ratio and revolutions per mile, accounting for tyre pressure and speed effects.24th Mar 1931Box 59 \ 2  Scan117
Instrument gear ratios and the adoption of a non-proportional speed scale for a Phantom chassis.24th Mar 1931Box 59 \ 2  Scan118
Specifications for the adjustment and testing of speed indicating instruments.24th Mar 1931Box 59 \ 2  Scan119
The basis and development for a dis-proportional speed scale on a magnetic eddy current type speedometer.23th Mar 1931Box 59 \ 2  Scan120
Analysis of potential speedometer issues and the application of the law of speed scale contraction.23th Mar 1931Box 59 \ 2  Scan121
Explaining the practical basis for speedometer scale contraction to compensate for the increase in tyre diameter at high speeds.23th Mar 1931Box 59 \ 2  Scan122
Mathematical development of the law of speed scale contraction relating to tyre diameter and road speed.23th Mar 1931Box 59 \ 2  Scan123
Page of mathematical formulae for calculating the revolutions and deflection of a speedometer drive.23th Mar 1931Box 59 \ 2  Scan124
Page detailing the mathematical calculations for correcting a speedometer scale.23th Mar 1931Box 59 \ 2  Scan125
Data table for calculating the placement of divisions on a contracted scale from an original proportional scale.23th Mar 1931Box 59 \ 2  Scan126
The arguments for applying the law of speed scale contraction to speedometers, both with and without mile counters.23th Mar 1931Box 59 \ 2  Scan127
The calibration of speed and mileage indicators, considering accuracy at different speeds.23th Mar 1931Box 59 \ 2  Scan128
Calculations for modifying speedometer scale indications to account for various factors.23th Mar 1931Box 59 \ 2  Scan129
Data table for converting speed readings between a proportional scale and a new contract scale.23th Mar 1931Box 59 \ 2  Scan130
Speedometer calibration, considering gear ratios and the centrifugal effect on tyres at speed.26th Mar 1931Box 59 \ 2  Scan131
Letter from a speedometer supplier discussing achievable revolutions per mile for total and trip instruments.26th Mar 1931Box 59 \ 2  Scan132
Alteration of gear ratios for A.T. Speedometers to achieve accurate readings.27th Mar 1931Box 59 \ 2  Scan133
Letter to A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd. regarding the incorrect testing and a mechanical error with two special speedometers.27th Mar 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan134
Speedometer calibration issues for the Phantom model and updating the instrument specifications.1st Apr 1931Box 59 \ 2  Scan135
Instructions for instrument makers on the adjustment and calibration of a speed indicating instrument.1st Apr 1931Box 59 \ 2  Scan136
Sample magnetic speedometer from Watford, comparing its cost and features to the existing A.T. Speedometer.6th May 1931Box 59 \ 2  Scan137
Test record for a Watford speedometer, showing performance at various temperatures.9th Jun 1931Box 59 \ 2  Scan138
Calibration of an A.T. speedometer for a Smith instrument board.6th Jan 1932Box 59 \ 2  Scan139
Order for an A.T. speedometer from Smiths for an experimental 40/50 chassis.7th Mar 1932Box 59 \ 2  Scan140
Letter of complaint regarding an inaccurate A.T. speedometer and requesting readjustment.23th Mar 1932Box 59 \ 2  Scan141
Calibration figures for A.T. Speedometer No. 527.23th Mar 1932Box 59 \ 2  Scan142
The dispatch of an A.T. speedometer for examination and correction.23th Mar 1932Box 59 \ 2  Scan143
Letter regarding a faulty speedometer head, detailing damage and a gearing discrepancy.4th Apr 1932Box 59 \ 2  Scan144
Letter to The A.T. Speedometer Co. regarding a persistent speedometer scale discrepancy.8th Apr 1932Box 59 \ 2  Scan145
Letter from The A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd. regarding a suspected discrepancy with a speedometer head.11th Apr 1932Box 59 \ 2  Scan146
The exchange of a Smith A.T. Speedometer for one with different specifications.11th Apr 1932Box 59 \ 2  Scan147
Requesting the alteration of a speedometer's revolutions per mile setting due to a change in tyre size for car 19-GIV.4th Apr 1932Box 59 \ 2  Scan148
Request to modify speedometer No. 780 for car 17.G.4 to suit a new gearbox and 11/50 axle ratio.20th Apr 1932Box 59 \ 2  Scan149
Letter to The A.T. Speedometer Co. regarding required speedometer calibration adjustments.27th Apr 1932Box 59 \ 2  Scan150
Letter from The A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd. regarding the calibration of 80 mph instruments to read 5% fast.29th Apr 1932Box 59 \ 2  Scan151
Alteration to an A.T. speedometer to change the revs per mile figure from 810 to 864.1st May 1932Box 59 \ 2  Scan152
Requesting the return of a speedometer to have the 'revs per mile' figure altered.23th May 1932Box 59 \ 2  Scan153
Speedometer accuracy and calibration for the 20/25 Chassis U Series.23th May 1932Box 59 \ 2  Scan154
Returning 24 accumulated speedometers from the Experimental Shop to their makers.24th May 1932Box 59 \ 2  Scan155
Letter to A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd. regarding a speedometer reading faster than the agreed-upon tolerance.28th May 1932Box 59 \ 2  Scan156
Letter from The A.T. Speedometer Co. acknowledging receipt of an A.T. Speedometer for testing.30th May 1932Box 59 \ 2  Scan157
Letter from The A.T. Speedometer Co. regarding a sample Group Type Speedometer sent for testing.7th Jun 1932Box 59 \ 2  Scan158
Excessive error in speedometers for the 20/25HP 'U' Series chassis.7th Jun 1932Box 59 \ 2  Scan159
Speedometer requirements, calibration, verbal specification, and ordering for different car models.8th Jun 1932Box 59 \ 2  Scan160
Letter regarding the inspection and proposed scrapping of 22 obsolete speedometers by the A.T. Speedometer Company.9th Jun 1932Box 59 \ 2  Scan161
Letter to A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd. regarding the testing and approval of a new speedometer for a 20/25 HP chassis.9th Jun 1932Box 59 \ 2  Scan162
Letter from The A.T. Speedometer Co., Ltd. regarding the adjustment of an instrument and commitments for a Veeder type recorder.11th Jun 1932Box 59 \ 2  Scan163
Letter from the A.T. Speedometer Co. about dispatching a new type of speedometer for a 20/25 HP chassis.21th Jun 1932Box 59 \ 2  Scan164
Request for a speedometer blueprint for the experimental 'Peregrine' chassis.29th Jun 1932Box 59 \ 2  Scan165
Letter from the A.T. Speedometer Co. regarding the testing of instrument F.429, refuting a claimed error and providing detailed test results.29th Jun 1932Box 59 \ 2  Scan166
Letter to A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd. with retest results for speedometer No. F429.6th Jul 1932Box 59 \ 2  Scan167
Letter discussing test results for an instrument, comparing M.P.H. and R.P.M. figures.9th Jul 1932Box 59 \ 2  Scan168
Letter from a supplier regarding the failure of a new mileage recorder during testing.9th Jul 1932Box 59 \ 2  Scan169
Letter to A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd regarding the testing of a sample speedometer with a faulty trip recorder.11th Jul 1932Box 59 \ 2  Scan170
Clarification on the supply of a dual scale speedometer dial for the 20/25 HP model.10th Aug 1932Box 59 \ 2  Scan171
Alteration of a speedometer for chassis 18.G.IV due to a new experimental axle.11th Aug 1932Box 59 \ 2  Scan172
Returning a tested A.T. Speedometer with a new type of mileage recorder.17th Aug 1932Box 59 \ 2  Scan173
Letter to The A.T. Speedometer Co. regarding the failure of a new type of mileage recorder during a 20,000-mile test.17th Aug 1932Box 59 \ 2  Scan174
Letter from A.T. Speedometer Co. regarding a failed trip recorder on a speedometer after a 20,000-mile test.19th Aug 1932Box 59 \ 2  Scan175
Letter from The A.T. Speedometer Co. arranging a meeting to discuss proposed new mileage on their instruments.5th Sep 1932Box 59 \ 2  Scan176
Letter concerning a cracked disc on a test speedometer and a request for a further prolonged test of the instrument.16th Sep 1932Box 59 \ 2  Scan177
Letter to A.T. Speedometer Co. regarding the re-testing of an instrument with an erratic running issue.20th Sep 1932Box 59 \ 2  Scan178
Letter from The A.T. Speedometer Co. acknowledging an agreement to re-test an instrument.21th Sep 1932Box 59 \ 2  Scan179
Discrepancy in the speedometer calibration for the Peregrine chassis.24th Sep 1932Box 59 \ 2  Scan180
Recommendation to fit a new A.T. Speedometer Co. total mileage recorder following successful endurance testing.24th Nov 1932Box 59 \ 2  Scan181
Letter to The A.T. Speedometer Co. confirming satisfactory tests of a new total mileage recorder for the 20/25 HP model.24th Nov 1932Box 59 \ 2  Scan182
Letter from The A.T. Speedometer Co., Ltd. regarding stock levels of Veeder Mileage Recorders for the 20/25HP and 40/50HP models.28th Nov 1932Box 59 \ 2  Scan183
Confirming arrangements to alter one speedometer and order another to accommodate two different axle ratios for a car.6th Feb 1933Box 59 \ 2  Scan184
Telegram received by telephone concerning the return of a special speedometer to St Pancras.7th Jul 1933Box 59 \ 2  Scan185
Letter from the A.T. Speedometer Co., Ltd. confirming a telegram about a returned speedometer and a new order.7th Feb 1933Box 59 \ 2  Scan186
Invoice from The A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd. for parts related to experimental work.23th Feb 1933Box 59 \ 2  Scan187
Further cost information on a Bensport Rev Indicator and Speedometer.28th Feb 1933Box 59 \ 2  Scan188
The overhaul and recalibration of A.T. speedometers.17th Mar 1933Box 59 \ 2  Scan189
Request to obtain quotations and a sample speedometer and rev counter from Messrs Norths' for the Bensport model.24th Mar 1933Box 59 \ 2  Scan190
Letter to The A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd. regarding a new speedometer for a Bentley chassis and the return of faulty parts.2nd May 1933Box 59 \ 2  Scan191
The required alterations for a Bensport speedometer, including changes to the revs per mile and scale accuracy.9th May 1933Box 59 \ 2  Scan192
Calibration arrangements for Bensport speedometers based on different axle and tyre configurations.11th May 1933Box 59 \ 2  Scan193


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