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Letter from The Economic Car Light Ltd. introducing their new Automatic Dashboard Petrol Indicator.24th Mar 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0019
Letter from 'THE ECONOMIC CAR LIGHT LIMITED' offering to supply standard indicator and tank fitments.24th Mar 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0020
Reliability and installation of a new clock-faced petrol gauge, comparing it to existing instruments.5th Apr 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0021
Letter to The Nivex Gauge Co. Ltd. regarding instrument tests, parts supply, and specifications for 20 HP and 40/50 cars.9th Apr 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0022
Sending a Cambridge Thermometer and a K.S. Petrol Gauge Tank Unit to Nivex Gauge Co. Ltd. for inspection.9th Apr 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0023
Letter from Nivex Gauge Limited regarding the examination of a tank unit and the development of a new fitment for 20HP and 40/50HP models.14th Apr 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0024
Invoices from S. Smith & Sons for a Calorstat and Smithermets, requesting guidance on how to proceed with the debits.28th Apr 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0025
Invoice from S.Smith and Sons Ltd. for a Calorstat sample.24th Apr 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0026
Letter from H.M. Hobson Ltd. regarding the dispatch of two die tools for the Telegage pressure balance connection.5th May 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0027
Letter from H.M. Hobson, Ltd. confirming an arrangement for a 45-degree back tube connection and gauge submission.5th May 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0028
The delivery schedule for petrol gauges from Nivex Gauge Ltd.9th May 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0029
Letter from Nivex Gauge Limited regarding the despatch of a specially made petrol gauge.8th May 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0030
Sourcing a special fuel gauge suitable for American conditions.16th May 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0031
The order of K.S. gauges for the L.H. chassis from Messrs H.M. Hobson Ltd.24th May 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0032
Letter from H.M. Hobson Limited regarding the shipment and delivery of two gauges.22th May 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0033
Request to H.M. Hobson Ltd. for the supply of petrol gauge heads for an experimental car.4th Jun 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0034
Covering note for an attached letter from Messrs. H. M. Hobson Limited regarding two K.S. gauges ordered for a Phantom II.4th Jun 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0035
Letter from H.M. Hobson Limited regarding the supply and modification of American K-S gauges for a 40/50 HP tank.2nd Jun 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0036
Return of a model petrol gauge to Messrs. Smith & Sons, Ltd.4th Jun 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0037
Letter from H.M. Hobson, Ltd. regarding the supply of Telegage dash units for experimental cars.5th Jun 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0038
Dispatch of K.S. petrol gauge parts for inspection.5th Jun 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0039
Complaints and a temporary modification for fixing the K.S. petrol gauge.6th Jun 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0040
Letter from H.M. Hobson, Ltd. regarding modifications to a speedometer type fixing and a new die cast frame.14th Jun 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0041
Letter from H.M. Hobson Ltd. regarding modifications and parts for a 20/25 HP model.14th May 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0042
Improvements to the design of a petrol gauge.16th Jun 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0043
List of suggestions for improvements to a tank and gauge system, including anti-spillage measures.16th Jun 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0044
Continued discussion on tank design options, fittings, and venting systems.16th Jun 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0045
Letter from H.M. Hobson, Ltd. regarding the urgent dispatch of a gauge head.18th Jun 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0046
Letter from H.M. Hobson, Ltd. regarding instrument delivery and an enclosed sketch for modification K.S.630.D.18th Jun 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0047
Drawing of a rectangular instrument unit with a hairpin spring fixing mechanism.16th Jun 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0048
Delivery and payment authorization for a pump from S.A. Cutters Ltd.19th Jun 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0049
Requesting that a Nivex gauge be brought to WW on Tuesday.21th Jun 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0050
Causes of petrol gauge failures and the subsequent modifications tested.24th Jun 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0051
The technical issues and improvements of the 'Nivex' and 'Claudel Hobson' petrol gauges.24th Jun 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0052
The merits and fitting procedures of the 'Nivex' petrol gauge.24th Jun 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0053
Concluding page of a typed document comparing a product to those available in the United States.28th Jun 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0054
Investigation into the statistics and causes of petrol gauge failures, with proposed modifications.28th Jun 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0055
Improvements and issues with petrol gauges, comparing Hobson and Nivex models.28th Jun 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0056
The advantages and fitting procedures of the 'Nivex' pressure gauge.28th Jun 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0057
'Niver' gauge and its potential standardisation after completing 10,000 miles.28th Jun 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0058
Letter to H.M. Hobson Ltd. regarding a potential safety issue with permanently soldered air lines on a rear tank unit.26th Jun 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0059
Standardisation of the K.S. petrol gauge with an improved glass tube seal for chassis parts.30th Apr 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0060
Instructed changes for a petrol gauge and a related petrol tank design.27th Jun 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0061
Letter from H.M. Hobson, Ltd. discussing the dangers of a specific tank unit design.30th Jun 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0062
Proposed design modification for a tank unit, detailing its assembly and testing requirements.30th Jun 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0063
Letter from H.M. Hobson, Ltd. regarding the testing and fitting of sample units and protective covers for tank components.30th Jun 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0064
Letter confirming the dispatch of new 20 HP and 40/50 HP heads and requesting the return of the old parts for reuse.30th Jun 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0065
Letter to H.M. Hobson, Ltd. regarding modifications to gauge heads for tank units.1st Jul 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0066
Letter discussing the redesign of a rear fuel tank, including changes to the filler, vent, and pump system.1st Jul 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0067
Despatch of old K.S. petrol gauge heads to Messrs. H.M. Hobson for part exchange.1st Jul 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0068
Modifications to the petrol gauge and instrument panel for easier installation and maintenance.1st Jul 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0069
Design of the instrument board for the 2nd L.H. Chassis (25-EX) to meet USA requirements.1st Jul 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0070
Letter from H.M. Hobson, Ltd. discussing the design of a petrol gauge head.4th Jul 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0071
Letter discussing the simplification and modification of a gauge and tank unit design.4th Jul 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0072
Letter discussing the re-design of a rear tank, focusing on the placement of a unit with a central baffle and Sprengel pumping tubes.4th Jul 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0073
Letter from H. M. Hobson Ltd. discussing the placement, design, and testing of a vented tank unit.4th Jul 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0074
Letter to H.M. Hobson Ltd. regarding Mr. Royce's decision not to alter a car's rear tank and the consequences for an improved gauge.7th Jul 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0075
Internal memorandum requesting an order for one K.S. Telegauge from Messrs. H.M. Hobson Ltd.9th Jul 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0076
Letter from H.M. Hobson, Ltd. regarding a tank and gauge installation, with a suggestion from the King-Seeley Corporation.10th Jul 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0077
Modifying and testing a pressure balance bell and tank vent installation.10th Jul 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0078
Page 3 of a letter from H.M. Hobson, Ltd. discussing a gauge head scale.10th Jul 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0079
Letter from H.M. Hobson Ltd. confirming the dispatch of a gauge head by parcel post.20th Jun 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0080
Letter from H.M. Hobson, Ltd. regarding a sample single-line unit mock-up for inspection.29th Jul 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0081
Positioning, venting, and pressure testing of a tank unit.29th Jul 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0082
Letter from H.M. Hobson, Ltd. regarding pumping trials of a unit using a volatile spirit.29th Jul 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0083
Letter to Messrs. H.M. Hobson Ltd. regarding a promising tank unit to be shown to Mr. Royce.12th Aug 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0084
Letter from H.M. Hobson Ltd. discussing design points and test rigs for a supplied unit.13th Aug 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0085
Letter discussing comparative testing of a new external pumping tube design to address fuel system issues.13th Aug 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0086
The final page of a letter concerning comparative tests for a car.13th Aug 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0087
Condemned radiator for car 18-GIV and a new tank unit for a petrol telegauge.3rd Mar 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0088
Modifications to the petrol tank, reserve tank, and luggage grids for the rear of the car.14th Aug 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0089
Design of luggage grids and rear aprons for cars.14th Aug 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0090
Development and testing of a new experimental K.S. petrol gauge and tank unit from Messrs. Hobson.14th Aug 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0091
Test report on a centrally vented tank unit, concluding that a second balance line is not required.1st Aug 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0092
Continued document page detailing requirements for a fuel tank unit's positioning, baffling, and venting.14th Aug 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0093
Design details and standardisation of the K.S. petrol gauge tank fitting.26th Aug 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0094
Design alterations for a K.S. petrol gauge tank fitting.6th Sep 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0095
Letter to H.M. Hobson Ltd. detailing two difficulties with gauges they are supplying for production.8th Sep 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0096
Letter from H.M. Hobson Ltd. discussing the design constraints and modifications for incorporating a fused seal into an existing instrument.11th Sep 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0097
Manufacturing variations in gauge glasses and proposed solutions to improve accuracy.11th Sep 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0098
Test procedure for comparing fuel gauges with different tapered glass.11th Sep 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0099
Letter from H. M. Hobson Ltd. discussing issues with a tank unit and a blocked air pump tube.11th Sep 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0100
Letter from H.M. Hobson Ltd. regarding the dispatch of gauge heads and a modified tank unit for testing.12th Sep 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0101
Page 2 of a letter from H.M. Hobson, Ltd. regarding material quality and advice note labeling.12th Sep 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0102
Letter from H.M. Hobson Ltd. arranging a meeting for Captain Dodson to discuss a fuel feed problem for aircraft.15th Sep 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0103
Page 2 of a letter to W.A. Robotham concerning a fuel feed problem and the need for co-operation between relevant parties.15th Sep 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0104
Issues and tests related to Hobson K.S. Telegauge petrol gauges on Phantom II and 20/25HP chassis.23th Sep 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0105
Letter to Major Searight of Messrs. H. M. Hobson Ltd. regarding a delayed response and arranging a meeting in Derby.23th Sep 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0106
Letter to H.M. Hobson Ltd. regarding issues with inaccurate gauge heads and defective pump tubes.25th Sep 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0107
Letter regarding a customer's dissatisfaction with multiple faulty car gauges.25th Sep 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0108
Letter from H.M. Hobson, Ltd. proposing a meeting on October 1st.25th Sep 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0109
Sending two K.S. petrol gauge heads for despatch to Messrs. H. M. Hobson for return to the makers.26th Sep 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0110
Letter to H.M. Hobson Ltd. rescheduling a meeting due to a trip to the Paris Salon.27th Sep 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0111
Confirming the return of faulty Hobson K.S.Telegauge heads for a Phantom II chassis due to an incorrect glass taper.27th Sep 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0112
Letter from supplier H.M. Hobson, Ltd. confirming a requested meeting on October 7th.29th Sep 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0113
Letter from H.M. Hobson Ltd. acknowledging receipt of two Telegage heads and clarifying that no credit will be passed.30th Sep 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0114
Letter from H.M. Hobson Ltd. proposing a new scheme for an aeroplane fuel pump.6th Oct 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0115
Description of a fuel system scheme and a list of enclosed blueprint diagrams.6th Oct 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0116
Aircraft fuel system challenges, including fuel supply interruption during manoeuvres and pump gas locks.6th Oct 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0117
Concluding letter page from H.M. Hobson Ltd offering co-operation on aeroplane experiments.6th Oct 1930Box 61 \ 3  scan0118


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