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And comparing various design schemes for fuel gauges and their components.3rd Aug 1920Box 75 \ 2  scan0074
Alternative designs for a tank float and indicator mechanism.3rd Aug 1920Box 75 \ 2  scan0075
Schemes and difficulties related to the petrol level indicator and reserve supply valve.5th Aug 1920Box 75 \ 2  scan0076
Different valve design schemes and a suggestion for a simpler, more visible valve for the driver.5th Aug 1920Box 75 \ 2  scan0077
Scheme for a petrol level indicator and reserve supply device.5th Aug 1920Box 75 \ 2  scan0078
Examination of the Packard car's petrol tank reserve compartment system.1st Aug 1920Box 75 \ 2  scan0079
Cablegram from Claude Johnson outlining decisions on parts for the Springfield, Mass. plant.6th Aug 1920Box 75 \ 2  scan0080
Urgent internal memo requesting the original drawing for a petrol level gauge and reserve fuel device for amendments.1st Aug 1920Box 75 \ 2  scan0081
And comparing different design proposals for a petrol gauge.10th Aug 1920Box 75 \ 2  scan0082
Testing of a glass bezel and considering the hardness of English versus French plate-glass.10th Aug 1920Box 75 \ 2  scan0083
Modifications to a petrol tank, level indicator, and reserve fuel device based on schemes 540 and 538.17th Aug 1920Box 75 \ 2  scan0084
Suggesting modifications to a reserve device, top cap, and pipe routing for scheme 538.17th Aug 1920Box 75 \ 2  scan0085
Alternative design for a reserve fuel valve operating device, suggested by Mr. Royce.9th Aug 1920Box 75 \ 2  scan0086
Sketch of an operating device for a reserve fuel valve, with a protective cover and employing a sylphon tube.19th Aug 1920Box 75 \ 2  scan0087
Issues and proposed modifications for a petrol tank filler and cap, focusing on ventilation and sealing.23th Aug 1920Box 75 \ 2  scan0088
The design and fittings of a petrol gauge and luggage carrier.23th Aug 1920Box 75 \ 2  scan0089
Extract from a report discussing the design and production of petrol tanks for America.27th Aug 1920Box 75 \ 2  scan0090
Design suggestions for a double level device side filler and petrol gauge.28th Aug 1920Box 75 \ 2  scan0091
Minor modifications for a petrol tank under scheme 570.15th Sep 1920Box 75 \ 2  scan0092
Specifications for securing a dial and the design of a nut plate, including sketches.15th Sep 1920Box 75 \ 2  scan0093
The fitting of parts to a 6.EX chassis at the coach-builders, Park Ward Co.28th Oct 1920Box 75 \ 2  scan0094
Shipping an experimental car to the U.S.A. for winter testing, detailing new parts to be fitted.1st Nov 1920Box 75 \ 2  scan0095
The fitting of new parts to the 6.EX car at Park Wards, Willesden.13th Nov 1920Box 75 \ 2  scan0096
Extract from a report on the petrol level indicator, syphon tubes, and wiring arrangement.15th Nov 1920Box 75 \ 2  scan0097
Two proposed schemes for fitting the rear number plate and lamp on a chassis with a rear-mounted petrol tank.1st Dec 1920Box 75 \ 2  scan0098
Experimental parts fitted to chassis 4.EX.2nd Dec 1920Box 75 \ 2  scan0099
Problems with a petrol level indicator, including erratic readings and fuel leaks from the dial.10th Feb 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0100
Continuation of a document discussing the arrangement of standard American petrol gauges.10th Feb 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0101
Delays on 'R' series materials pending potential improvements from the Experimental Department.11th Feb 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0102
6.EX car, detailing a fix for the petrol indicator and parts needed for completion.2nd Feb 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0103
Mr. Royce's suggestions for modifying the petrol level indicator and spare fuel device.28th Aug 1920Box 75 \ 2  scan0104
Design alterations for a tank's standpipe flange, lid, sump, and drain plug, accompanied by sketches.28th Aug 1920Box 75 \ 2  scan0105
With a sketch detailing design modifications to a fuel indicator, needle valve, and filter.28th Aug 1920Box 75 \ 2  scan0106
Continued page detailing the construction of a copper-plated cork float and Mr. Royce's opinion on petrol tank baffles.28th Aug 1920Box 75 \ 2  scan0107
Alternative design scheme for the petrol gauge and reserve supply tank for the 40/50 chassis.1st Oct 1920Box 75 \ 2  scan0108
Inadequacy of luminous paint on instrument needles and proposing a dedicated instrument board light as a solution.28th May 1923Box 75 \ 2  scan0109
Design and location of a reserve petrol tank tap.19th Dec 1923Box 75 \ 2  scan0110
Standardisation of the reserve petrol arrangement on the 20 and 40/50 models.28th Dec 1923Box 75 \ 2  scan0111
Hand-drawn schematic for a pressure-based petrol level measuring device.28th Jan 1920Box 75 \ 2  scan0112
Proposal for a petrol gauge that measures the fuel level based on air pressure differentials.28th Jan 1920Box 75 \ 2  scan0113
Technical discussion on the design and implementation of a petrol gauge for a fuel tank.3rd Feb 1920Box 75 \ 2  scan0114
The design and manufacture of a small, thick glass window for a gauge.3rd Feb 1920Box 75 \ 2  scan0115
40/50 HP petrol level indicator and the effect of tank baffles on its reading.17th Mar 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0116
The design and function of a magnetic petrol gauge, clipped from 'Motor' magazine.17th Mar 1914Box 75 \ 2  scan0117
Letter from Simms Motor Units Ltd regarding the testing of a magnetic gauge.12th May 1914Box 75 \ 2  scan0118
Advertising brochure for 'Triumph' magnetic gasolene tank gauges by the Boston Auto Gage Company.12th May 1914Box 75 \ 2  scan0119
Plate showing the installation of various models of 'Triumph' magnetic gasoline tank gages manufactured by the Boston Auto Gage Company.5th Aug 1914Box 75 \ 2  scan0120
Letter from Simms Motor Units Ltd. regarding a sample magnetic petrol gauge sent for testing purposes.5th Aug 1914Box 75 \ 2  scan0121
Letter from Simms Motor Units Ltd regarding the availability of six SD 6 magnetos and a Magnetic Petrol Gauge sample.13th Aug 1914Box 75 \ 2  scan0122
Correspondence regarding sending a sample Simms Magnetic Petrol Tank Gauge for testing.14th Aug 1914Box 75 \ 2  scan0123
Letter to Simms Motor Units acknowledging receipt of a magnetic petrol gauge for testing.15th Aug 1914Box 75 \ 2  scan0124
Letter from Simms Motor Units Ltd regarding a follow-up on sample petrol gauges.18th Sep 1914Box 75 \ 2  scan0125
Letter to Simms Motor Units, Ltd. concerning a delay in testing a petrol gauge due to the dislocation of trade.30th Sep 1914Box 75 \ 2  scan0126
Letter from Simms Motor Units Ltd. concerning the testing of a sample petrol gauge.1st Oct 1914Box 75 \ 2  scan0127
Experimental instruction sheet detailing modifications and part removals from chassis 2300.22th Oct 1914Box 75 \ 2  scan0128
The 'Triumph' magnetic petrol tank gauge.7th Jan 1915Box 75 \ 2  scan0129
The suitability of a gauge, noting its lack of accuracy and small, hard-to-read dial.30th Oct 1919Box 75 \ 2  scan0130
Request to obtain a sample of a 'Magnetic Petrol Indicator' from Mr. F.R. Sims or an alternative magnetic indicator.30th Oct 1919Box 75 \ 2  scan0131
Request to order an additional Magnetic Petrol Indicator with a side-mounted dial from Simms Motor Units Co.31th Oct 1919Box 75 \ 2  scan0132
The order of a No.2 Magneto Petrol Gauge and a Sims 'J.R' Side Gauge.11th Nov 1919Box 75 \ 2  scan0133
Letter from Simms Motor Units Ltd. regarding the supply and pricing of magnetic petrol gauges.7th Nov 1919Box 75 \ 2  scan0134
Letter to Simms Motor Units Ltd. regarding the testing of gauges and requesting a quote for a distance-reading gauge.13th Nov 1919Box 75 \ 2  scan0135
Letter from Simms Motor Units Ltd. regarding the supply of a petrol gauge based on a sketch.20th Nov 1919Box 75 \ 2  scan0136
Letter from Simms Motor Units regarding the despatch and calibration of two petrol gauges.4th Dec 1919Box 75 \ 2  scan0137
Letter to Simms Motor Units Ltd. regarding the testing of two petrol gauges on an experimental car.10th Dec 1919Box 75 \ 2  scan0138
Two petrol gauges from Simms Motor Units Ltd. and the subsequent need for an official order.10th Dec 1919Box 75 \ 2  scan0139
Interim use of a magnetic petrol gauge for special orders, pending the perfection of a standard in-house design.19th Jan 1920Box 75 \ 2  scan0140
Proposal to use Simms Magnetic Petrol Gauges as a temporary solution until a standard arrangement is ready.20th Jan 1920Box 75 \ 2  scan0141
Letter to Simms Motor Units Ltd. regarding the supply of vertical magnetic petrol gauges for customer tanks.20th Jan 1920Box 75 \ 2  scan0142
Letter from Simms Motor Units Ltd. acknowledging an order and advising of a delivery delay.29th Jan 1920Box 75 \ 2  scan0143
Request to the Stores department for the loan of a Simms Petrol Lever Indicator for the Experimental Drawing Office.13th Feb 1920Box 75 \ 2  scan0144
Sending original drawings for the Simm's Petrol Indicator for the 40/50 Chassis and requesting production.26th Feb 1920Box 75 \ 2  scan0145
Faulty Simms magnetic petrol gauges which show 'EMPTY' with two gallons remaining, a serious issue for cars in France due to the 'Octroi' tax system.23th Jun 1920Box 75 \ 2  scan0146
Faulty tank gauges from the Simms Company and proposing a design solution.23th Jun 1920Box 75 \ 2  scan0147
Response concerning the accuracy and intended use of the Simms Magnetic Petrol Gauge, specifically for 'Octroi' purposes in France.4th Jun 1920Box 75 \ 2  scan0148
Supply, return, and fitting of Simms Magnetic Petrol Gauges, also noting a design issue.24th Jun 1920Box 75 \ 2  scan0149
The accuracy of Simms Magnetic Petrol Gauges and a proposal for a more intelligible marking system.24th Jun 1920Box 75 \ 2  scan0150
Provision of a Simms petrol gauge for use with French Octroi tax regulations.28th Jun 1920Box 75 \ 2  scan0151
Need for and design of a new petrol gauge, the Simms Magnetic Gauge, for increased accuracy.28th Jun 1920Box 75 \ 2  scan0152
Suggestions for a modified petrol tank level indicator to comply with French regulations.3rd Aug 1920Box 75 \ 2  scan0153
Letter received from The Simms Motor Units Ltd. about a petrol indicator for a 14 3/4 gallon tank.19th Sep 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0154
Letter from Simms Motor Units regarding the calibration of a petrol indicator for a 14 3/4 gallon tank.15th Sep 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0155
Failures with the 'Simms' petrol level indicator due to condensation and rust.9th Sep 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0156
Quoting a letter from Simms Motor Units regarding issues with their petrol level indicators.29th Sep 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0157
Unsuitability of the Simms Petrol Level Indicator and the need to source an alternative moving arm type gauge for the Goshawk 11 model.1st Oct 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0158
Letter to O.S. Speedometer Co. about experimentally testing a new dashboard petrol gauge.9th Aug 1926Box 75 \ 2  scan0159
Letter from O.S. Speedometer Co. Ltd. regarding a dashboard reading petrol gauge.10th Aug 1926Box 75 \ 2  scan0160
Letter to The O.S. Speedometer Co Ltd. providing blueprints for a tank and dashboard and requesting a lead time.23th Aug 1926Box 75 \ 2  scan0161
Letter from The O.S. Speedometer Co. Ltd. acknowledging receipt of blueprints and confirming the preparation of gauges.24th Aug 1926Box 75 \ 2  scan0162
Requesting further information on when parts are likely to be ready.13th Sep 1926Box 75 \ 2  scan0163
Letter to The O.S. Speedometer Co. Ltd. requesting an update on when parts will be ready.13th Sep 1926Box 75 \ 2  scan0164
Letter from The O.S. Speedometer Co. Ltd. requesting a petrol tank for testing a rear tank petrol gauge.15th Sep 1926Box 75 \ 2  scan0165
Photograph of an O.S. Speedometer Co. fuel gauge measuring in gallons, with its sensor unit.17th Sep 1926Box 75 \ 2  scan0166
Letter to The O.S. Speedometer Co. Ltd. regarding the delayed despatch of a tank.17th Sep 1926Box 75 \ 2  scan0167
Fitting of a new 'O.S.' Petrol Indicator from Ateliers Seignol.23th Sep 1926Box 75 \ 2  scan0168
O.S. petrol indicator, declining to modify the petrol tank and suggesting the gauge be modified instead.27th Sep 1926Box 75 \ 2  scan0169
Letter to O.S. Speedometer Co. Ltd. regarding the modification of tank baffles for a gauge.11th Oct 1926Box 75 \ 2  scan0170
Letter from The O.S. Speedometer Co. Ltd. regarding a dispute over fitting their gauge to a fuel tank.15th Oct 1926Box 75 \ 2  scan0171
Letter discussing the modification and testing of a tank and gauge.15th Oct 1926Box 75 \ 2  scan0172
Promotional leaflet for O.S. Automatic Petrol Gauges, for both visible filler-caps and dashboard mounting.15th Oct 1926Box 75 \ 2  scan0173


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