From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Letter from The British Thermostat Co. Ltd. regarding the fitting of a thermostat to a car.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 156\2\ scan0291 | |
| Date | 19th August 1940 | |
| Telephone: SUNBURY-ON-THAMES 456 (7 LINES) 1328 THE BRITISH THERMOSTAT CO., LTD. Makers of Scientific Instruments. DIRECTORS: COL. N. HUDSON. J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} SHERLOCK. W. F.{Mr Friese} F.{Mr Friese} MARTIN HURST } MANAGING. F.{Mr Friese} G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} PopleTT. F.{Mr Friese} PARMENTER. TEDDINGTON WORKS. ON A.I.D. AIR MINISTRY APPROVED LIST. Telegrams & Cables: THERMOSTAT, SUNBURY-ON-THAMES. Code: BENTLEY'S Windmill Road, Sunbury-on-Thames, Middlesex. WMH/GN: August 19th, 1940. W.A. Robotham Esq., Messrs.Rolls-Royce.Ltd., DERBY. Dear Mr.Robotham, When the new engine was fitted to my car I asked for a thermostat to be fitted in addition to the shutter thermostat. The time of warming up has been considerably reduced and I am writing to ask if you have any objection to this modification being carried out on another car which belongs to a Doctor friend of mine who, due no doubt to constant stopping and starting, has been getting bad cylinder wear. I understand that a rebore was necessary at about 22,000 miles. London Service preferred not to undertake the work without consulting you as it rendered the car non-standard. With kindest regards, Yours sincerely, W.Martin-Hurst. | ||