Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| scan0001 | Note on an oil consumption test for vehicle 1200, conducted by Mr. Royce, comparing different oil brands. | ||
| View original record | X986 3800 Oil consumption on 1200 - taken by Mr. Royce Engine running on Price's Motorine oil As compared with similar run on Valvoline should say car ran more full throttle. 382 miles on 4 1/2 pints… | ||
| scan0002 | Oil consumption and engine performance for chassis 1419. | ||
| View original record | x986 3800. Lubrication. Consumption of oil. Taken by E.P. Chassis 1419 - 3-10-10 - 58 lbs comprn. (gauge) Pistons (hollow top) intermediate plug cylrs. 140 miles used 5 gills - 896 m.p.g. Ignition… | ||
| scan0003 | Engine test notes on oil and petrol consumption at different oil pressures. | ||
| View original record | Oil consumption & Petrol consumption. x986 3800 (2200) Test engine taken while driving shaft. without fuel power 1100 rev as on 1500w losses. Verifort oil to cylinders. 6. lbs pressure. 7/64 holes. 3… | ||
| scan0004 | Oil consumption during road tests for car models 741 and 736. | ||
| View original record | Oil consumption X986 (Road tests) 3809. on 741 car. to Do Much Per Derby to Mn. practically full load on the G.P. no throttle. - oil fed to cylinders thro 3/64" holes open 1/4" of end of throttle. 3… | ||
| scan0005 | Note detailing the results of oil consumption tests on chassis 1481 and 1491. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 148 (20 H) (P 548.10.10.10 ) G 1130. X986 3P00. [crossed out]Oil Con[/crossed out] Lubrication Oil Consumption Tests. Taken by Holgate on Chassis No. 1481 on 31.12.10 over 130 miles 1 pint of oil… | ||
| scan0006 | Record of oil consumption for 1907 'box' 60544 on a 50-mile run. | ||
| View original record | Consumption of oil X986 3800 1907 box 60544. Run to Snake & back etc distance 50 miles consumes 3/4 pint. oil. | ||
| scan0007 | Departmental memo regarding an investigation into engine oil consumption and its relationship to oil quality. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 348A (100 H) (P 14. 21.4.10) E.P. 6547. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. Issued 20th Sept. 1910 This column is for Name of Person addressed. DATE. Mr. Barrington. 20/9/10 AD28/D20910 In a letter dated the… | ||
| scan0008 | Request for the quantity of lubricating oil and grease required for 5,000 miles of running. | ||
| View original record | U Extra copy for Mr.Mercer. Re 15 CA - Baumann. Na/S5/LG3214. 3.2.14. Wor for Expt.Dept. EP. We are requested by the above customer to supply sufficient lubricating oil and grease for 5,000 miles… | ||
| scan0009 | Best oils to recommend for cars in New York. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 637. (100b) (V.V. 975. 1.5.14) E.P. 6536. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (Four Lines). Names and Indicating letter. Initial of person… | ||
| scan0010 | Chassis weight and oil consumption for the 20 HP model. | ||
| View original record | X986 BJ. from Hs. Hs2/LG16.3.23. 20 HP. CHASSIS WEIGHT. X4538 X986 OIL CONSUMPTION. With reference to your memos. in regard to the above. We have passed these memos. on to EP. as they are production… | ||
| scan0011 | Request for data on the oil consumption of a standard car engine at full load. | ||
| View original record | D To Wor. for EH. from M.Olley. Copy to E. Copy to Ne. MO6/IB241114. November 24th.1914. 25 NOV 1914 RECEIVED Mr. Royce would like to have data of the oil consumption (pounds of lubricating oil per HP… | ||
| scan0012 | The lubricating oil consumption for a standard engine, with a note on a forthcoming test on a Mercedes engine. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Mcr16/L261114. Re Consumption of lubricating oil on a standard engine. R. 26-11-14. Mr Olley.c. In reply to Mr Olley's memo M06/IB241114, Mr Hives reports as follows :- "An average engine uses… | ||
| scan0013 | Testing procedures for lubricating oil consumption in a standard engine. | ||
| View original record | To Wor. for EH from R. Copy to J. 2/12/14 COPY. R2/IB11214. 1st December 1914. Re Consumption of lubricating oil on a standard engine. Wor/Mcr16/L261114. With reference to the oil consumption per… | ||
| scan0014 | Reduction in engine oil consumption after fitting Zephyr pistons. | ||
| View original record | Wor/EHH/L101214 Re Oil Consumption. J. 10-12-14. R. B. Ns. On the same engine that we were using .044 lbs of oil per HP hour we fitted the Zephyr pistons and found that we could run these full power… | ||
| scan0015 | Ongoing oil consumption testing of Zephyr pistons. | ||
| View original record | 14/12/14 COPY. To Wor. for EH from R. Copy to J. Copy to E. Copy to Na. COPY R4/IB121214. December 12th. 1914 Re Oil Consumption. Wor/EH1/L101214. Thank you for your memo of December 10th. re oil… | ||
| scan0016 | Cold weather testing for carburation, induction heating and the effects of oil viscosity. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from R. c. to BJ. CJ. c. to EP. BY. x986 R5/M1 8.11.25. X. 8080 X. 986. CARBURATION AND THICK OIL+ Now will be the time in France to test whether we have sufficient heating to the carburetter… | ||
| scan0017 | Query regarding the possibility of removing felt glands from car engine valves to adopt double valve springs. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from E. c. to BJ. BY. 4986 E2/M23. 4. 27. RE. FELT GLANDS ON VALVE GEAR. X.8060 X.986 We should like to know if you consider it possible to do without the felt glands at present used on car… | ||
| scan0018 | Oil consumption tests conducted on felt glands for Phantom engine valves. | ||
| View original record | To E. from Hs/AJL. c. to BY. c. to BJ. X4590 X986 Hs/AJL1/LG23.4.27. FELT GLANDS ON VALVES. X986 X8060 The following tests were carried out to determine the value of the felt glands used on the… | ||
| scan0019 | Oil consumption experiment on a Phantom engine comparing upward sloping drain holes to standard ones. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs/ACL. c. to BJ. Wor. c. to RG. E. c. to BY. X986 Hs/ACL1/LG9.5.27. OIL CONSUMPTION EXPERIMENTS ON PHANTOM. X7-1 An oil consumption test has been made on the Phantom test bench engine in… | ||
| scan0020 | Effectiveness of felt glands on valves and proposing alternatives to reduce oil consumption. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from E. c. to BJ. BY. E4/M30.4.27. FELT GLANDS ON VALVES. X.8060 X.986 We thank you for your Hs/AJL1/LG28.4.27. We should now like to know if these felt glands remain effective after ten,… | ||
| scan0021 | High oil consumption due to a crankshaft leak, proposing to revert to a previous, more reliable oil retaining design. | ||
| View original record | 4986 To Wor. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm2/T5.1.29. x 7010 With reference to SG3/E4.1.29, the high oil consumption is due to a leak from the rear end bearing of the crankshaft. We have altered the design of the… | ||
| scan0022 | Issues with brakes and engine modifications for the 25 HP Japan model. | ||
| View original record | COPY. X986. To Hs. From Sg. re. 25 HP. Japan. Sg26/21.9.30 X.5770. X.5360. X.5420. X.5080. X.5000. X.986. I have just seen RL/M20.8.30. Would you kindly send me a copy of your reply in regard to the… | ||
| scan0023 | Responding to a query about a temporary brake failure and extra oil in the crankcase of a 25 HP car for Japan. | ||
| View original record | COPY. X986. To Sg. From Hs. Hs.1/MJ.8.9.30. 25 HP. JAPAN. X.5770. X.5080. X.5360. X.5000. X.5420. X.986. Replying to Sg26/E1.9.30. We have sent you a copy of our Hs/Rn.8/MJ.5.9.30., which replies to… | ||
| scan0024 | 'Heat to Oil' tests carried out on a Phantom II, No. 7 engine. | ||
| View original record | X986 Files. ---- 21.4.33. X4693. x. 7190 x. 986. REPORT ON "HEAT TO OIL" TESTS CARRIED OUT ON PHANTOM II. No.7. The engine used for these tests was P.II. No.7 E.79351, Lec.2736 standard crankshaft… | ||
| scan0025 | Data table showing oil temperature, pump delivery, and heat transfer test results at various RPMs. | ||
| View original record | -2- | RPM. | Oil Inlet Temp. | Oil Outlet Temp. | Temp Rise oC. | Time for 1 gall (secs) | Pump Delivery lbs/min. | Heat to oil BTU's/min. | Mean of last column. | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |… | ||
| scan0026 | Bentley heat balance experiments, detailing the test unit's specifications and the methodology for determining heat distribution. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. From Hs/Mths. c. to Wor. c. to R. c. to Rg. c. to By. c. to Lr. X 986 Hs/Mths.1/KW.13.2.34. BENTLEY HEAT BALANCE EXPERIMENTS. We have recently carried out experiments to determine the… | ||
| scan0027 | Heat distribution analysis in an engine, including heat to oil, cooling water, and frictional losses. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Wths.1/KW.13.2.34. The figure for the heat picked up by the oil from the Piston Crowns we assumed as 30% of the total heat to the oil: this assumption is based on tests carried out on… | ||
| scan0028 | Analysis of piston friction, heat loss, and mechanical efficiency at various engine speeds, comparing standard and Aerolite pistons. | ||
| View original record | -3- Of these (1) amounts to 123.4 B.T.U's/minute or .674%, while (2) accounts for 23.7 B.T.U's/minute or .129%. The heat given to cooling water by Piston Friction amounts to 1080 B.T.U's/minute or… | ||
| scan0029 | Analysis of engine heat flow, piston friction, and performance improvements from component changes. | ||
| View original record | -4- by the crankcase, the less would have to be dissipated by the cooler so that the accuracy of our results may have been affected. The temperature of the Test House throughout the test was 24°C. or… | ||
| scan0030 | Engine power output variations caused by piston skirt dimensions, with plans for further piston friction reduction tests. | ||
| View original record | -5- Hs/ths.1/KW.13.2.34. We have from time to time had variations in the Power output of engines when using standard Pistons, and this we put down to the fact that the skirt diameter varies… | ||
| scan0031 | Performance comparison graph between Aerolite and E.B. 1299 pistons. | ||
| View original record | B.V. 19 COMPARISON BETWEEN AEROLITE & E.B. 1299 PISTONS CYLINDER HEAD WITH LARGE INLET (1.500 DIA) VALVE & SMALL EXHAUST (1.200 DIA) VALVE COMPRESSION RATIO 6.9:1 OPEN EXHAUST UNIT Nº B.6 (B.H.P.)… | ||
| scan0032 | Graph comparing the mechanical efficiency of Aerolite & E.B. 1299 pistons against R.P.M. | ||
| View original record | B.V. 20 COMPARISON OF MECHANICAL EFFICIENCY (AEROLITE & E.B. 1299 PISTONS) UNIT Nº B.6 I.H.P. 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 AEROLITE PISTONS E.B. 1299 PISTONS R.P.M. 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000… | ||
| scan0033 | Comparative test of oil consumption using Wakefield's CW and Motorine C oils on chassis 3-B-IV. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. x986 Hs/WB.5/KW.22.2.35. Oil Consumption Tests. On 3-B-IV we have carried out comparative oil consumption tests, using Wakefield's CW. and Motorine C, with a view to finding out if the… | ||
| scan0034 | Inquiry into complaints of excessive oil consumption on Bentley vehicles, questioning if it is linked to the fitting of Aerolite pistons. | ||
| View original record | W/K. c. to Va. (Paris). X1220 Hs/Rm.2/KW.22.2.36. From time to time we have heard complaints of the oil consumption being excessive on the Bentley. Recently statements have been made that the oil… | ||
| scan0035 | Report analysing quarterly oil consumption returns from 1934 to 1936, investigating causes for increased usage. | ||
| View original record | conf. X1220 B. EF. Guards Aerolite Pistons. Hs/Rm. K/KC/DPB/24.2.36. OIL CONSUMPTION. Reference your Hs/Rm.2/KW.22.2.36, I give below the returns concerning oil consumption since the first return made… | ||
| scan0036 | Car oil consumption issues and performance comparisons between different quarters and models. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - December quarter shews seven cars outside the affected area, the remaining two were fitted with Aerolite pistons, of which one case was suffering from a reversed rocker rod, the other car (newly… | ||
| scan0037 | Investigations into complaints of excessive oil consumption on several Bentley chassis. | ||
| View original record | conf. X1210 To Hs/Rm. D E R B Y Levallois VA9/ET.24.2.36 Sr.is absent Re: OIL CONSUMPTION ON BENTLEY CHASSIS With reference to your memo Hs/Rm2/KW.22.2.36, the following is a full report concerning… | ||
| scan0038 | Engine issues, mileage, and repairs for four different car chassis. | ||
| View original record | VA9/ET.24.2.36 - 2 - CHASSIS B.105.CW - Mileage 26,206 Miles - After the fitting of a set of drilled up type connecting rods complete with L.B.B.s, the engine oiled very badly. We sent the cylinder… | ||
| scan0039 | Responding to a customer complaint about heavy oil consumption for chassis B.II8.BL. | ||
| View original record | To Hd. Derby [Handwritten: VA] Levallois VA4/ET.21.2.36 Sr.is absent Re: CHASSIS B.II8.BL - Mr. SPENGLER Complaint of heavy oil consumption -------------------------------------- We have advised you… | ||
| scan0040 | Potential causes and solutions for excessive engine oil consumption. | ||
| View original record | VA4/ET.21.2.36 - 2 - In view of there being .003" working clearance between the crankpins and the L.B.B. bearings, plus the above mentioned wear in the cylinder bores, plus the holes in the centre of… | ||
| scan0041 | Causes and investigation of high oil consumption on Bentley vehicles. | ||
| View original record | X1220 To Hd. c. to K. c. to P. Hs/Rm.12/KW.11.3.36. Oil Consumption on the Bentley. We are anxious to get all the information we can about the oil consumption on the Bentley so that we may stop this… | ||
| scan0042 | Measurement of lip wear at the top of the bore for Bentley 7 cylinders after 57,000 miles running. | ||
| View original record | BENTLEY 7 CYLINDERS - MEASUREMENT OF LIP AT TOP OF BORE AFTER 57,000 MILES RUNNING CYLINDER - EB.89 - 1/c Diagrams: Top Left Diagram: FORMATION OF LIP AT CROWN Dimensions: .125", .375" Bottom Left… | ||
| scan0043 | Cylinder bore dimension measurements for a Bentley '7' Unit after 57,000 miles of running. | ||
| View original record | TITLE: BENTLEY '7' UNIT - AFTER 57,000 MILES RUNNING - CYLINDER BORE DIMENSIONS DETAILS: CYLINDER BLOCK:- E.B. 89. - MATL Y/e DRG: SIZE BORE: 3.250+.1. NOTE: DIMS. 'AA' TAKEN AT RT ANGLES TO C'SHAFT.… | ||
| scan0044 | Oil consumption issues and resolutions on a Bentley vehicle. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm. K/KC/23.3.36. OIL CONSUMPTION ON THE BENTLEY. Reference your Hs/Rm.12/KW.11.3.36, I am afraid we have very little definite information at K which we can place at your disposal, regarding oil… | ||
| scan0045 | Explanatory note on interpreting measurements listed in a 'Remarks' column. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Remarks column (as in the first example given) the amount over nominal, i.e., plus 1 signifies plus .001" on nominal. K/KC. | ||
| scan0046 | The wear measurements for engine bores and pistons for chassis B 60 FB. | ||
| View original record | REPORT RE WEAR IN BORES & PISTONS. Fitter: Trotts Chassis No: B 60 FB Date: 13. 3. 36 Job No.: 3182 Mileage: 3120 BORES TABLE NOMINAL. | TAPER. | OVAL. 1: 3.250" S | + .0035" | .0005" 2: S | + .003" |… | ||
| scan0047 | Log sheet detailing cylinder wear measurements for various chassis in February 1936. | ||
| View original record | Particulars of cylinder wear February 1936 Showing amount plus nominal and oval in thousandths of an inch. Date Chassis Mlge: No:1. No:2. No:3. No:4. No:5. No:6. Remarks 4: 2:36 B.158 D.G. 7899 .002… | ||
| scan0048 | Oil consumption on Bentley cars, related to the bedding-in period of new piston rings. | ||
| View original record | W/K - KC. Hs/Rm.7/KW.27.3.36. Oil Consumption on the Bentley. Many thanks for K/KC/23.3.36. and for the information contained therein. We think one point which is not generally realised is that with… | ||
| scan0049 | Log of daily oil consumption figures, in miles per gallon, for a Bentley (B-56-BN) and a 25 HP (22-G-V) vehicle. | ||
| View original record | Daily oil Consumption Figures. Bentley (B-56-BN) MILES RUN 25 HP. (22-G-V). MILES RUN 11.3.36. 360 m.p.g. 9/10.3.36. 525 m.p.g. 12.3.36. 621 " 11.3.36. 525 m.p.g. 13.3.36. 609 " 13.3.36. 518 "… | ||
| scan0050 | Internal memorandum discussing high oil consumption complaints on Bentley models. | ||
| View original record | To Hd. from Rm. c. to E. c. to By. X1220 Hs/Rm.7/KW.5.6.36. Oil Consumption on the Bentley. We notice that in the Quarterly Complaints for the March quarter of this year there are 48 cases of high oil… | ||
| scan0051 | Log sheet detailing oil consumption, mileage, and total mileage recorded on specific dates. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Rm.7/KW.5.6.36. Date Oil Consumption Mileage Total Mileage 11.3.36. 360 M.P.G. 410 410 12.3.36. 621 " 391 801 13.3.36. 609 " 456 1257 14/15.3.36. 615 " 471 1728 16.3.36. 642 " 306 2034 17.3.36.… | ||
| scan0052 | High oil consumption issues, piston ring performance, and the need for re-boring cylinders. | ||
| View original record | -3- This was under high average speed conditions, and towards the end of the test the bearings became very badly scored. This test indicates the point we have previously made, which is that since… | ||
| scan0053 | Page discussing the investigation of a bad case and a report on rings for depots. | ||
| View original record | -4- Hs/Rm.7/KW.5.6.36. (3) We want the opportunity of investigating a bad case in the Experimental Dept. (4) A report on the rings, a small quantity of which we shall despatch to Depots, to be fitted… | ||
| scan0054 | Excessive oil consumption in various car models, with a suggestion to order new scraper rings. | ||
| View original record | X1220 Cx5/KW5.6.36. S/W. Rm. c. to Sg c. " Wor. c. " E. c. " EP. Matthews. - Please return for file. We should order immediately some special turned scraper rings for the 20/25. (3 sets off). You may… | ||
| scan0055 | Investigation into high oil consumption on a 20/25 HP model. | ||
| View original record | X1220 W/S - Cx. c.to Sg. c.to Wor. c.to E. c.to EP. Hs/Rm.5/KW.8.6.36. 20/25 HP. Oil Consumption. With reference to Cx.5/KW.5.6.36. This matter is of considerable interest to us, as we have for some… | ||
| scan0056 | Heavy oil consumption on the 20/25 HP model during testing. | ||
| View original record | x1220 To RHC. Hs/Rm.10/KW.22.6.36. 21-G-IV - Oil Consumption on the 20/25 HP. We have bumped into heavy oil consumption on 20/25's on test. Wor. is using GAE-20, which has the only up-to-date 20/25… | ||
| scan0057 | Oil and petrol consumption test results for a GAE-20 engine unit over a 195-mile run. | ||
| View original record | X1220 To Hs/Rm. Hs/WB.29/KW.22.6.36. Oil Consumption GAE-20 - Unit C-18. Standard production unit other than E.61044 exhaust valves, KE-965 (stellited tips and seats); EB.175 Bentley valve springs.… | ||
| scan0058 | Comparison of piston ring details and oil consumption between Chevrolet and Bentley engines. | ||
| View original record | 4220 FILES. 23rd June, 1936. Comparison of Piston Ring Details and Oil Consumption. The rings compared in this report are those used on the Chevrolet and Bentley engines and although there is a wide… | ||
| scan0059 | Specification sheet comparing different types of piston rings. | ||
| View original record | -2- Compression Rings. (E.60820). Tangential load = 1.954 lbs. Dial of ring = 3.500 Width = .0937 Radial thickness = .120 Cylinder wall pressure. = 11.9 lbs./sq.in. Ratio Cylinder dia./Radial… | ||
| scan0060 | Comparison of specifications for Stepped and Plain type compression rings. | ||
| View original record | -3- Compression Rings (Stepped type). Tangential load = 5.234 lbs. Dia. of ring. = 3.312 Width (total) = .123 Width (bearing) = .073 Radial thickness = .142 Cylinder wall pressure = 43.3 lbs./sq.in.… | ||
| scan0061 | Comparison of piston ring properties, manufacturing methods, and performance. | ||
| View original record | -4- rings vary as much as 15% but even allowing for the fact that we may have a set of the strong rings and assuming their variation to be similar to our own they would still have a considerably… | ||
| scan0062 | Comparison of different engine oils' consumption and viscosity, with notes on upcoming piston ring tests. | ||
| View original record | -5- TYPE OF OIL, CONSUMPTION PTS/HR., REDWOOD VISCOSITY 110°C. 0°C. Castrol "Z", 1.75, 43.0, 7250 Castrol "C.W"., 2.75, 43.0, 9000 Castrol "XXL", 1.75, 79.0, 32500 Mobiloil "Arctic", 1.97, 44.0, 2600… | ||
| scan0063 | Specifications, tests, and material analysis for Chevrolet rings. | ||
| View original record | Further Particulars of Chevrolet Rings. A ( To require a load of 9 lbs. min. (11 to 12 lbs. desired) (applied at 'W' and supported at 'R' to close gap in ring. B Rings must pass light gauge test 100%… | ||
| scan0064 | Brief report on oil and petrol consumption figures from a 2,500-mile test. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. X1220 EP.20/25.6.36. 18-G-IV. Oil consumption over 2,500 miles works out at average 460 m.p.g. Checks show consistant throughout over 4 long runs - varies 480 - 440 - 450 - 460. Petrol… | ||
| scan0065 | The oil and petrol consumption for a C.16 Unit Standard Engine test run. | ||
| View original record | On file To Hs/Rm. Y22 Hs/WB.14/JH.29.6.36. 21-G-IV - C.16 Unit Standard Engine. Run 26.6.36. An oil consumption run taken over the same course as the previous run on GAE-20. Miles run 190 Average… | ||
| scan0066 | Repeat oil consumption test run for a 21-G-IV C-16 Unit Standard Engine. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. Hs/WB.17/JH.30.6.36. 21-G-IV - C-16 Unit Standard Engine. A repeat oil consumption run Derby - Oxford and return. Miles run 185 Average water Temp. 30°C. Average speed 44.4 m.p.h. " Oil "… | ||
| scan0067 | Test report on oil and petrol consumption for unit C-16 during a road test to Oxford and back. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. XG20 Hs/WB.7/KW.3.7.36. Oil Consumption - 21-G-IV. Unit C-16. { 'D' type 32.2 sq." lbs. scraper rings fitted to pistons; otherwise standard. Oxford and return. Oil used 4.25 pts. Average air… | ||
| scan0068 | Requesting daily reports on the oil consumption of a Trials car. | ||
| View original record | x1220 W/S - Cx. Hs/Rm.12/KW.3.7.36. Trials Car Oil Consumption. You were going to let me know the oil consumption of the Trials car from day to day. I shall be glad of this information to enable us to… | ||
| scan0069 | High oil consumption in 25/30 HP models and the need to fast-track a new piston ring design. | ||
| View original record | X1220 S/W Hs/Rm. C5/C3.7.36 Re Oil Consumption on the 25/30 h.p. We have now delivered quite a number of these to the Public and, of course, the oil consumption to start with is very bad. To those… | ||
| scan0070 | Oil consumption for unit C.16, detailing test run metrics and component specifications. | ||
| View original record | X1220 To Hs/Rm. Hs/WB.6/JH.7.7.36. Oil Consumption 21-G-IV - Unit C.16. D type 32.2 sq/inch.lbs. scraper rings fitted to pistons, otherwise standard. Total miles to date on these rings 683. Oil used… | ||
| scan0071 | Customer complaints about high oil consumption in new 25/30 models. | ||
| View original record | COPY. To Hy. from Sg. copy to H. Sg2/E8.7.36. re Oil Consumption on 25/30's. Would you please see LA2/T6.6.36 written to Lillie Hall and I attach copy of C5/C3.7.36 to Hs/Rm. to which no reply has… | ||
| scan0072 | Test results for oil consumption on Unit U7S with standard piston and rings. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. X1220 Hs/WB.9/JH. 8.7.36. 18-G-IV Oil Consumption. - Unit U7S: Standard Piston and Rings. Total mileage to date 6253. Miles run 201 Average speed 42 Oil used 5¾ pts. Oil cons. 281 m.p.g… | ||
| scan0073 | Calling a conference to discuss a serious complaint regarding 25/30 HP oil consumption. | ||
| View original record | Mr. from Hy. MB. By. Rm. Mr. Lr. V220 Hy5/R.8.7.36. 25/30 H.P. OIL CONSUMPTION. Will you kindly attend a Conference at 10.30. to-morrow morning, the 9th instant, in Wor's room, to discuss a serious… | ||
| scan0074 | Calling a conference to discuss a serious complaint about 25/30 HP oil consumption. | ||
| View original record | M. from Hy. Hs. Hly. Hy. AT. x820 Hy5/R.S.7.36. 25/30 H.P. OIL CONSUMPTION. Will you kindly attend a Conference at 10.30. to-morrow morning, the 6th instant, in Wor's room, to discuss a serious… | ||
| scan0075 | Test report on oil consumption for unit U.75 using standard piston rings. | ||
| View original record | X1220 To Hs/Rm. Hs/WB.11/JH. 9.7.36. 18-G-IV Oil Consumption Unit U. 75. Standard piston rings. Total mileage to date 6448. This run with breather pipe turned upwards. There is no breather from rocker… | ||
| scan0076 | Letter discussing the investigation of a customer's car's high oil consumption and potential causes. | ||
| View original record | Mr. R. Matthews, Rolls-Royce Representative, Cricklewood. Hs/Rm.5/KW.9.7.36. I spoke to Br. this morning and was emphatic that we must get an oil consumption on this customer's car before it is pulled… | ||
| scan0077 | Telegram about an overoiling issue in London traffic and a potential solution. | ||
| View original record | X220 MATTHEWS. ROLLS-ROYCE REPRESENTATIVE. SILVAGOST, CRICKLE, LONDON. IF OVEROILING OCCURS IN LONDON TRAFFIC ENSURE VALVE GRUMMETS ARE NOT CONTRIBUTING TO TROUBLE. ROBOTHAM. | ||
| scan0078 | The oil consumption of the 25/30 HP engine, detailing the risk of piston seizures if consumption is too low. | ||
| View original record | W/S - C. Hs/Rm.8/KW.9.7.36. Oil Consumption - 25/30 HP. C5/C.3.7.36. We fully appreciate the undesirable condition of the 25/30 with regard to oil consumption as at present being delivered to… | ||
| scan0079 | The oil consumption of trial cars GUL-82 and GUL-1. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Rm. Trials Car Oil Consumption. Cxll/KW9.7.36. In reply to your Hs/Rm.12/KW3.7.36, RC reports that GUL-82 has now covered 2,925 miles and consumed 4 1/2 gallons of oil, an average of 650 m.p.g.… | ||
| scan0080 | Investigating the high oil consumption on the 25/30 Chassis, comparing piston and ring arrangements with other models. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. from Hy. Copy to W/S. H. Copy to BY. DA. Rm. MX. OWR. Re Oil Consumption on 25/30 Chassis. I am in receipt of your SG2/E8.7.36 and have investigated the matter thoroughly in conference with BY.… | ||
| scan0081 | Tests on modified rings and the trial of three-ring pistons. | ||
| View original record | Contd:-2- HY6/T9.7.36 contd: Rm. has tests in hand with a view to effecting improvement by means of modified rings, but there is nothing which can be confidently recommended at present. After our… | ||
| scan0082 | Expressing shock and concern over high oil consumption in the 25/30 chassis due to a piston ring design change. | ||
| View original record | To E. from Sg. To Hs. from Sg. Copy to Hy.H. Oil Consumption on 25/30 Chassis. I attach copy of Sg2/E8.7.36 and copy of Hy's reply. I am sorry you were not able to be present at the discussion which… | ||
| scan0083 | Procedure for measuring oil consumption in trials cars. | ||
| View original record | X220 W/S - Cx. Hs/Rm.1/KW.13.7.36. Trials Car Oil Consumption. Cx.11/KW.9.7.36. Our main interest in these cars centres round the rate at which the oil consumption improves. If therefore you could… | ||
| scan0084 | Major complaints of high oil consumption and clutch trouble, proposing solutions and further testing. | ||
| View original record | H220 W/P - Mr. Hancock. Hs/Rm.4/KW.13.7.36. Many thanks for your notes, which are most informative. As I mentioned to you on the 'phone, I think for cases of defective work the correct solution is to… | ||
| scan0085 | Oil consumption test on unit U-7-S during a run to Sheffield. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. X220 Hs/CL.5/KW.14.7.36. 18-G-IV - Oil Consumption. Unit U-7-S. Car run to Sheffield by Lovesey. Standard piston rings. Total mileage to date 6367. This run with breather pipe turned upwards.… | ||
| scan0086 | Oil consumption test results for engine unit 21-G-IV, C-16. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. X/22D Hs/WB.3/KW.14.7.36. Oil Consumption - 21-G-IV. Unit C-16. Originally the above unit was fitted to 21-G-IV as a standard engine. The first run taken over 190 miles (Oxford and return) gave… | ||
| scan0087 | Oil consumption on the 25/30 HP chassis, piston performance, and testing. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. from Rm. c.c. to E. c.c. to Hy. c.c. to H. Hs/Rm.19/KW.14.7.36. Oil Consumption on 25/30 HP. Chassis. There are one or two points in connection with this difficulty which have not been… | ||
| scan0088 | Improvements to the 25/30 HP engine's oil consumption and investigations into piston faults. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Rm.19/KW.14.7.36. There is no doubt that we can improve the 25/30 HP. oil consumption. The difficulty is to do anything in a very short time and be certain that it will not later lead to piston… | ||
| scan0089 | Graph plotting oil consumption in M.P.G. against distance for 25 HP models during 10,000-mile tests. | ||
| View original record | 25 HP 10,000 MILE TESTS OIL CONSUMPTIONS 14 7 36 LEGEND: ① 22 GY MARCH 1936 ENGLAND ② 22 GY APRIL 1936 FRANCE ③ 21 GIN AUG 1935 FRANCE ④ 21 GII NOV 1934 FRANCE AXES: Y-AXIS: OIL M.P.G. X-AXIS:… | ||
| scan0090 | Line graph plotting Bentley oil consumption in M.P.G. over a distance of up to 8,000 miles from various tests. | ||
| View original record | 10,000 MILE TESTS. BENTLEY OIL CONSUMPTIONS. OIL M.P.G DISTANCE COVERED IN MILES 56 B.IV MARCH 1936 ENGLAND 5 B.IV APRIL 1935 FRANCE 4 B.IV JULY 1934 FRANCE 56 B.IV OCT. 1935 FRANCE L.E.S | ||
| scan0091 | Interchangeability and fitting of turned scraper rings from Bentley models to the 25/30HP model. | ||
| View original record | Y220 Hy By Hs/Rm MX6/T13.7.36 25/30HP OIL CONSUMPTION At a Conference on the above the question of turned scraper rings was discussed. Hy had a 25/30 piston with a turned ring fitted. We find on… | ||
| scan0092 | Oil consumption test run to Oxford and return. | ||
| View original record | X1220 To Rm. Hs/WB.9/KW.15.7.36. Oil Consumption Run (Oxford & return) GAE-20. Unit C-18. Standard production other than E.61044 Exhaust valves, KE-965 stellited tips and seats, EB.175 Bentley valve… | ||
| scan0093 | Oil consumption for unit C-16 during an evening test run to Buxton and return. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. X1270 Hs/WB.8/KW.15.7.36. Oil Consumption - 21-G-IV. Unit C-16. 32.2 sq.in.lbs. scraper rings. Otherwise standard engine. Total miles to date 1683. Oil used 1 pint. Miles run 80. Average speed… | ||
| scan0094 | Oil and petrol consumption statistics for engine unit C-16. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. X1220 Hs/WB.7/KW.15.7.36. Oil Consumption - 21-G-IV. Unit C-16. 32.2 sq.in.lbs. scraper rings. Otherwise standard engine. Total miles to date 1603. Oil used 4½ pints. Miles run 205. Average… | ||
| scan0095 | Oil consumption data for unit GAE-20. | ||
| View original record | X1220 To Rm. Hs/WB.jl/KW.17.7.36. Oil Consumption - GAE-20. Unit C-18. Standard pistons and rings taken out of GUL-59 at Cricklewood. Average speed 44 M.P.H. Oil used 4½ pints. Oil Consumption 380.4… | ||
| scan0096 | Oil consumption test run for a Chevrolet vehicle to Oxford and back, noting engine performance issues. | ||
| View original record | X1220 To Rm. Hs/FW.6/KW.31.7.36. Oil Consumption Run on Chevrolet - Oxford and return. Distance - 225 miles. Average speed 40.9 M.P.H. Oil added - ½ pint. Oil Consumption 3,600 M.P.G. Average air… | ||
| scan0097 | Letter discussing oil consumption issues with the Big Bore 20/25, a new piston ring solution, and urging attendance at the T.T. Race. | ||
| View original record | X1220 Sr. From Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.5/MJ.8.8.36. Dear Sr., As you probably know, we bumped into trouble with the Big Bore 20/25 oil consumption. In getting out of this trouble we found a very effective piston… | ||
| scan0098 | Two approaches to solving high oil consumption on the 25/30 model. | ||
| View original record | X1220 To Sg. & Mor. From Hs/Rm. c. to C. c. to R. c. to Hy. c. to Mx. d. to Da. c. to He. Hs/Rm.1/MJ.8.8.35. HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION ON THE 25/30. This problem has been attacked in two ways - (1) A four… | ||
| scan0099 | Modifications to piston rings to improve oil consumption on certain models. | ||
| View original record | -2- Ha/Rm.1/MJ.H.S.30.Cont'd. section piston rings. This is the standard ring with a piece turned out at the back to make it 'L' shaped as in the attached sketch. These rings were fitted on production… | ||
| scan0100 | Oil consumption tests for the 20/25 Programme and Bentley models, detailing piston ring configurations. | ||
| View original record | (Swdl. From Hs/Rm. (Mths. Y 1220 Hs/Rm.5/MJ.10.8.36. OIL CONSUMPTION. 20/25 PROGRAMME. Tests of four-ring pistons. (a) Stopped as instructed. Measure blow-by. (b) Unstopped. Plain high pressure gas… | ||
| scan0101 | Outlining a four-point programme to address top overoiling for the P.111. | ||
| View original record | V 1220 To Swdl. From Hs/Rm. c. to F. Dodd. Hs/Rm.4/MJ.10.8.36. TOP OVEROILING. P.111 PROGRAMME. (1) Valve springs. Check good ones. (2) Check what close clearance inlet valves are worth. (1 1/2 - 2… | ||
| scan0102 | 25/30HP oil consumption test, investigating the effect of 'L' shaped rings and connecting rod modifications. | ||
| View original record | Matthews X1220 Hs/Rm from Mx. CToG.W.H. Re. 25/30HP Oil Consumption Test and the fitting of 'L' shaped rings. In order to determine the effect of 'L' shaped rings, we took a standard production… | ||
| scan0103 | 25/30 HP engine oil consumption tests comparing standard and L-shaped piston rings. | ||
| View original record | +1220 To H. c. to WOT. c. to Hy. c. to EX. c. to Hd. HE/FD.12/JH.1:8.36. 25/30 HP Oil Consumption Tests. In conjunction with the test beds, we have carried out oil consumption tests on GAE-20 and… | ||
| scan0104 | Blueprint detailing the specifications for a section piston ring. | ||
| View original record | Standard Wall Press 12-14 Lbs / Sq", L Section Wall Press 5-6 Lbs / Sq", RADIAL THICKNESS, .120 +4 -4 (EXISTING), .050 -5, 3.380 DIA +15 -5, 45°, CLOSED GAP .006 +2 -2, .0937 -1/2, .025 RAD -10, 3.500… | ||
| scan0105 | Tests conducted to investigate excessive oil consumption in the 25/30 model. | ||
| View original record | x 1220 To E. C. to WOR. C. to Hy. C. to Hx. Me/Swdl.S/JH.11.8.36. 25/30 Oil Consumption Tests. Following the excessive oil consumption figure, consistently obtained both on the production and… | ||
| scan0106 | Tests conducted on various scraper and compression rings to control oil consumption. | ||
| View original record | -2- Various forms of supposedly more efficient scraper rings were tried without any appreciable success and consisting of the following. (a) Rings with wall pressure ranging from standard at 20… | ||
| scan0107 | The testing and development of piston rings, including L-section types, to improve engine oil consumption. | ||
| View original record | -3- They are slightly different in the respect that the sides of the Phantom ring (E.73287) had a .002 taper, whereas we have left the rings with a normal straight side. These were an immediate… | ||
| scan0108 | Piston ring experiments, detailing issues with L-section rings, blow-by, oil consumption, and proposed solutions. | ||
| View original record | -/4- We cannot definitely explain why the L section ring is so effective and maybe due to any or a collective result of the following. (a) Improved scraping as the shape of the ring suggests. (b) Gas… | ||
| scan0109 | Piston and oil consumption tests comparing different scraper rings and components. | ||
| View original record | -5- We are however trying this piston with and without stops. From the tests we have carried out we conclude that the existing scraper is not doing the amount of work we anticipated and with this in… | ||
| scan0110 | Comparison of two oil consumption tests for the 21-G-IV engine with different piston ring and connecting rod setups. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. X 1220 Hs/FD.9/JH.24.8.36. 21-G-IV Oil Consumption Tests. Previous Report 7.8.36. 22.8.36. 1. middle L shaped ring fitted. As previous with connecting rod, oil holes filled up. Average oil… | ||
| scan0111 | Need for more data to investigate ongoing complaints of excessive oil consumption and overoiling on Bentley cars. | ||
| View original record | To Hd. c. to Sg. c. to Wor. c. to E. c. to By. c. to GWH. X1220 Hs/Rm.15/AW.31.8.36. Excessive Oil Consumption & overoiling on the Bentley. Referring to the Quarterly Complaint list just issued,… | ||
| scan0112 | Analysis of customer complaints regarding excessive oil consumption and over-oiling in Bentley chassis. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm. c to Sg. c to Wor. c to Br. c to GWH. X1220 Hd/SB8/HR.1.9.36. re EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION AND OVER-OILING. Bentley Chassis. With reference to Hs/Rm15/KW.31.8.36., we can only give you an… | ||
| scan0113 | Continued report page discussing the bedding-in of piston rings during vehicle testing. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Hd/SB8/HR.1.9.36. Continued:- cannot tell on test whether any improvement has been made, because of the necessity for running the car long enough to allow the piston rings to become bedded in.… | ||
| scan0114 | The investigation into the cause of top overoiling on the Phantom III engine. | ||
| View original record | To M. c. to Sg. c. to Wor. c. to By. c. to Da. c. to Mx. Top Overoiling on the Phantom III. We have been going into the question of top overoiling very seriously. We find that all our experimental… | ||
| scan0115 | Experiments with various bottom washers, grommets, and valve stems to improve performance and reduce costs. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/FD.17/KW.2.9.36. Various shapes of bottom washers have been tried, the best results have been obtained using a Bentley valve guide, grummets and bottom washer so arranged that the grummet had… | ||
| scan0116 | Request for information and procedure for measuring oil consumption on the Phantom III model. | ||
| View original record | X1220 W/S - Cx. Hs/Rm.15/KW.30.9.36. Oil Consumption - Phantom III. We are anxious to get some information on the oil consumption of Ph.III's in service. To get reliable figures it is necessary to… | ||
| scan0117 | Short memorandum concerning providing further figures on oil consumption for the Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | Rm X1220 S/W. Hs/Rm. Oil Consumption - Phantom III. Cx7/KW1.10.36. With reference to your Hs/Rm.15/KW30.9.36, we hope to send you shortly some more figures on this question. Cx. suy | ||
| scan0118 | Excessive oil consumption and over-oiling complaints for Bentley vehicles. | ||
| View original record | X1270 To Hs/Rm. Bentley. Excessive Oil Consumption and Over-oiling. I have received your memo. Hs/Rm.15/KW.31.8.36. Before writing my report on Bentleys I checked over the various complaints with Mr.… | ||
| scan0119 | Summary of Chevrolet consumption test results. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. X1220 Hs/FD.8/KW.7.10.36. Chevrolet Consumption Tests carried out on 30.7.36. Average speed 40.9 M.P.H. Petrol consumption 12.5 M.P.G. Oil consumption 3,600 M.P.G. Hs/F.Dodd. | ||
| scan0120 | Letter to The Perfect Circle Ring Co. in the USA, concerning oil consumption problems with a six-cylinder engine. | ||
| View original record | X 1220 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Mths.16/KW. 13th October, 1936. The Perfect Circle Ring Co., Hagerstown, Ind., U.S.A. For the attention of Mr. Ralph R. Teetor. Dear Sirs, We are taking the liberty of writing… | ||
| scan0121 | Piston ring radial thickness and pressure for an engine, comparing practices with those in America. | ||
| View original record | -2- Now to the points we should like to raise - Radial Thickness. What do you consider should be the radial thickness of rings for this type of engine ? We know that generally in America you use a… | ||
| scan0122 | Performance and design of different types of piston rings. | ||
| View original record | -3- Ring Finish. We notice that most American rings have a fine turned finish on the periphery, do you think this is an advantage in getting the rings to give a normal consumption without a long… | ||
| scan0123 | Questionnaire regarding the design and specifications of piston rings. | ||
| View original record | -4- Hs/Mths.16/KW.13.10.36. Side Clearance. What do you consider to be the correct side clearance of rings ? What effect has increasing or decreasing this clearance ? Our existing piston has side… | ||
| scan0124 | The manufacturing and performance of engine rings and pistons. | ||
| View original record | -5- Forming of Rings. Do you consider that more reliable rings can be produced by heat forming against hammer forming? We notice that practically no American ring is hammered. What are the… | ||
| scan0125 | Letter requesting information on acceptable cylinder bore irregularities and their effect on oil consumption. | ||
| View original record | -6- Hs/Mths.16/KW.13.10.36. Cylinder Finish. What do you consider to be a fair figure for irregularities in the cylinder bore ? By this we mean how much do you think the bore diameter may vary before… | ||
| scan0126 | Successful trial for top over-oiling on the Phantom III engine. | ||
| View original record | To E. c. to SS. c. to ROX. c. to Hy. c. to En. c. to Ex. X1220 Hs/PD.16/JH.15.10.36. Top Over-oiling on Phantom III. With reference to your memo. A.2/HP.3.10.36. and the suggestion of running a test… | ||
| scan0127 | Excessive oil consumption on the Bentley 4¼ litre chassis and potential solutions. | ||
| View original record | W/P - Sr/VA. X1220 Hs/Rm.8/KW.15.10.36. Excessive Oil Consumption on Bentley 4¼ litre Chassis. We have your note with Sr/VA.1/ET.13.10.36. On all the 4¼ litre Bentley cars we have the extra oil hole… | ||
| scan0128 | The oil consumption of a 25/30 HP engine, vehicle 22-G-V, after fitting a new cylinder block and 'L' shaped rings. | ||
| View original record | X1226 To Sg. & Wor. c. to H. c. to By. c. to Mx. c. to Hd. c. to Br. Ha/Rm.11/KW.15.10.36. Oil Consumption of the 25/30 HP. We have received the following report regarding 22-G-V, now running with the… | ||
| scan0129 | Notes on information required regarding oil consumption. | ||
| View original record | 1220 To Rm/Mths. from Rm. OIL CONSUMPTION Some notes on information still required on oil consumption. - 1. Oil consumption under light load on the road to check up on H.P. rings. 2. Cylinder bore… | ||
| scan0130 | Engine oil consumption tests comparing different piston ring configurations. | ||
| View original record | File 1220. Rm. 18.11.36. G.A.E. 20. OIL CONSUMPTIONS. (1) Pistons fitted with 2 L. section rings. 5.8.36. Oil consumption. = 1300 m.p.g. (2) Pistons fitted with 1 L section ring 5.9.36. Oil… | ||
| scan0131 | Oil consumption figures for a Bentley 3.B.1V, Unit B.18, after a test run with new parts. | ||
| View original record | J1220 To Rm. from Rm/FD. 8.12.36. Herewith Bentley 3.B.1V. Unit B.18. oil consumption figures with sealed power single cast rings. Fitted to a new cylinder block with new pistons a complete set of… | ||
| scan0132 | Oil consumption results for Bentley Trials Cars B-2-GA and B-3-GA. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Rm. Cx5/KW8.1.37. Herewith some further oil consumption results in connection with our Bentley Trials Cars, B-2-GA and B-3-GA. Encs. RC1/L/7.1.37 RC3/L/7.1.37 Cx. Lub | ||
| scan0133 | Log of car oil consumption and mileage for November and December. | ||
| View original record | CX. B 3 GA - Oil Consumption. RECEIVED 8 JAN 1937 NOVEMBER. The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 23563. 23829. 1 qrt. 24215 1 qrt. 24527 1 qrt. 24671 1 qrt. 24933 1 qrt. 25404 1… | ||
| scan0134 | Record of oil consumption for car 'B 2 GA' during November and December, detailing mileage and oil added. | ||
| View original record | OX. B 2 GA - Oil Consumption. - - - - - - - - - The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 18836. NOVEMBER. 19038 1 qrt. 19187 3 pts.. 19420 1 qrt. 19533 3 pts. 19898 1 qrt. 20254 1… | ||
| scan0135 | Request for information on when pistons and cylinders were changed for car 34EX, attached to oil consumption reports for the 25/30 and Phantom III models. | ||
| View original record | Rides S/W. Rm. Swell. Please note. 1220 Can we find from Mx how far 34EX has ~~since rings~~ pistons & Cylinders were changed Rm. Cx2/KW7.1.37. Herewith further oil consumption reports concerning the… | ||
| scan0136 | The oil consumption and mileage for vehicle GUL 1. | ||
| View original record | CX 6 JAN RECEIVED RC4/L/1.1.37. Re: Oil Consumption. GUL 1. - - - - - - - - - - - The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 11345. 11665 1 qrt. 11885 1 qrt. 12112 1 qrt. Miles for… | ||
| scan0137 | Oil consumption of vehicle 34 EX, including mileage readings and oil quantities added. | ||
| View original record | CX RECEIVED 6 JAN RC6/L/4.1.37. Re: 34 EX - Oil Consumption. The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 16341. 16506 1 qrt. 16840 1 qrt. 17019 1 qrt. Miles for month - 678 to 3 quarts… | ||
| scan0138 | Record of oil consumption for car 3-AZ-22, detailing mileage readings and the quantity of oil added. | ||
| View original record | Re: 3-AZ-22 - Oil Consumption RECEIVED The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 9197. 9822 1 qrt. 10238 2 qrts. 10519 1 pt. Miles for month - 1322 to 3 qrts 1 pt of oil - 1510.8… | ||
| scan0139 | Oil consumption differences between oil types ('Mobil-arctic', 'Castrol XL') and the impact of mild weather. | ||
| View original record | C220 W/S. Cx. from Rm. Rm7/R.11.1.37. Thank you for Cx5/KW8.1.37. The information is interesting, but we should be glad if you would add the type of oil the cars are using. There may be as much as 25%… | ||
| scan0140 | Oil consumption figures for the Bentley Trials Car B-4-GA. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Rm. 1220 SwL Mths Cx2/KW12.1.37. Herewith some further oil consumption figures regarding another Bentley Trials Car B-4-GA. Att: RC3/L/8.1.37 Cx. Lul | ||
| scan0141 | The oil consumption for car B 4 GA for November and December. | ||
| View original record | Cx RC3/L/8.1.37. RECEIVED JAN 11 1937 Re: B 4 GA - Oil.Consumption. - - - - - - - - - NOVEMBER. The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 21643. 22188 2 qts. 23061 1 qrt. 23540 2… | ||
| scan0142 | List of different oils used in each of the trials cars. | ||
| View original record | CX. TRIALS CARS - RR & B. I give below a list of the different oils used in each car:- B 2 GA .... Prices Motorine "C". B 3 GA .... Wakefields Castrol "XL". B 4 GA .... Prices Motorine "C". GUL 1 ....… | ||
| scan0143 | Referencing a list of oil types used in present Rolls-Royce and Bentley Trials Cars. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Rm. 1220 SWDL PLEASE NOTE SWDL Wtles Oil Consumption Rm. Cx5/KW14.1.37. Reference Rm7/Rll.1.37, here is a list of present Trials Cars both Rolls-Royce and Bentley showing what oil is being used… | ||
| scan0144 | Oil consumption and the importance of achieving round and parallel cylinder bores. | ||
| View original record | 1220. Rm/Swdl. from Rm. c. to Rm/Mths. Rm4/R.15.1.37. OIL CONSUMPTION. We had a talk with Taub of Chevrolet yesterday. He probably knows how to make an engine with good oil consumption better than… | ||
| scan0145 | Engine oil consumption and the importance of precise cylinder bore measurements. | ||
| View original record | 1220 Rm/Swdl. from Rm. c. to Rm/Mths. Rm4/R.15.1.37. OIL CONSUMPTION. We had a talk with Taub of Chevrolet yesterday. He probably knows how to make an engine with good oil consumption better than… | ||
| scan0146 | Test procedures for oil consumption and Bentley detonations. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/FD. from Rm/Swdl. 33-EX. OIL CONSUMPTION Will you please carry out oil consumptions on the above car under the following conditions. Consumption at average speeds of 25 MPH. and 50 MPH., to be… | ||
| scan0147 | Tests on a Bentley head regarding detonation, plug failures, and oil pressure after fitting a new gear pump. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/Swdl.11/AP.19.1.37. (d) Repeat (a) (b) and (c) on 5.B.IV. which has a standard Bentley head. of In the above tests the heads the carbon should not be cleaned off as the detonation trouble is a… | ||
| scan0148 | High oil consumption on Bentley cars and proposing an increase in sump capacity or oil level as a solution. | ||
| View original record | Liles Swell Suggestions? 1220 Rm S/W (Rm.) from H. H9/H5.1.37. Re: Oil consumption on Bentley cars. ------------------------------------ Amongst those owners who criticise the engine oil consumption… | ||
| scan0149 | Chasing a reply regarding oil consumption on Bentley cars. | ||
| View original record | BY [signature] S/W RECEIVED JAN 1937 [stamp] Lodes 1220. H/DW.17/MD.19.1.37. Re: Oil consumption on Bentley cars. --------------------------------------- Can you yet let us know how soon you are… | ||
| scan0150 | Request to fit a baffle to a unit to resolve an issue with oil pressure loss after braking. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/Swdl. f 1220 Rm/Swdl.15/AP.20.1.37. B.23.AE. Will you please fit a baffle in the low half similar to that carried out on B.3.unit. This is in connection with loss of oil pressure after… | ||
| scan0151 | Request to manufacture baffle plates for a Phantom III engine to prevent oil splashing onto valve springs during oil consumption tests. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/Swdl. 1220 Rm/Swdl.17/AP.25.1.37. PHANTOM III. Will you please make 2 sets (24) baffle plates LeC.4908 to prevent oil splashing on to the valve springs and so down the stems. This is… | ||
| scan0152 | Chasing a reply regarding oil consumption on Bentley cars. | ||
| View original record | S/W Rm Sildes 1220 H/DW.16/MD.26.1.37. Re: Oil consumption on Bentley cars. --------------------------- Our H/DW.17/MD.19.1.37. How soon may we expect a reply re oil consumption on Bentleys? H/DW.… | ||
| scan0153 | Oil consumption rates and sump capacity for 3½ and 4¼ Litre Bentley cars. | ||
| View original record | 1220 W/S. To H. from Rm/Swdl. Rm/Swdl.11/AP.28.1.37. OIL CONSUMPTION ON BENTLEY CARS. In reply to the memo H.9/HS.5.1.37. with regard to customers who have to replenish the sump with oil once or twice… | ||
| scan0154 | Experiments to improve Bentley oil consumption rather than increasing sump capacity. | ||
| View original record | W/S. H. from Rm. Rm14/R.29.1.37. 1220 BENTLEY OIL CONSUMPTION. Nothing at present is being done to increase the capacity of the Bentley sump by the Design Department, because for the past 12 months we… | ||
| scan0155 | The oil consumption for car B 4 GA, detailing mileage and oil added. | ||
| View original record | CX 1220 B 4 GA - Oil Consumption. RECEIVED 12 FEB 1937 RC7/L/1.2.37. The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 26046. 26187 1 pt. 26384 1 pt. 26723 1 qrt. 27006 1 pt. 27561 1 qrt.… | ||
| scan0156 | Oil consumption report for car GUL 82, detailing top-ups and mileage efficiency. | ||
| View original record | CX 1220 RC9/L/1.2.37 RECEIVED 2 FEB 1937 GUL 82 - Oil Consumption. ------------------- The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 19003. 19631 1 qrt. 19834 1 pt. 20212 2 qrts. 20665 2… | ||
| scan0157 | Oil consumption report for car GUL 1, detailing mileage and oil added. | ||
| View original record | GUL 1 - Oil Consumption. [Stamp: CX RECEIVED 12 FEB 1937] [Handwritten: 1220] The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 12112. 12392 1 qrt. 12918 1 qrt. 13216 1 qrt. 13704 2 qrts.… | ||
| scan0158 | Record of a car's oil consumption over a month, including mileage and top-up details. | ||
| View original record | CX 1220 [STAMP: 2 FEB 1937 RECEIVED] RC6/L/1.2.37. B 3 GA - Oil Consumption. The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 28134. 28566 . 1 qrt. 28626 1 qrt. 28942 1 qrt. 29363 1 qrt. -… | ||
| scan0159 | The oil consumption for car B 2 GA, including mileage readings and oil added. | ||
| View original record | Cx 1220 2 FEB 1937 RC5/L/1.2.37. -RECEIVED- B 2 GA - Oil Consumption. The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 21548. 21604 1 qrt. 22129 1 qrt. 22207 1 qrt. - oil changed and 1 qrt… | ||
| scan0160 | Latest oil consumption results for three Bentley trials cars. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Rm. 1220 Oil Consumption Bentley. Cx11/KW2.2.37. I attach the latest results with our three Trials Cars up to the end of January. B-4-GA seems to be exceptionally good when compared with the… | ||
| scan0161 | Oil consumption results for the 25/30 HP trials cars GUL-1 and GUL-82. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Rm. 1220 Oil Consumption - 25/30 h.p. Cx8/KW2.2.37. I attach the latest results with the two Trials Cars,GUL-1 and GUL-82, up to the end of January. Encs. RC8/L/1.2.37 RC9/L/1.2.37 Cx. dwe L.… | ||
| scan0162 | Cover memo for oil consumption trial results for two Phantom III cars up to the end of January. | ||
| View original record | E. Dodd. L. SwDL. RH noted 12NO S/W. Rm. Oil Consumption - Phantom III. Cx4/KW3.2.37. I attach results for the two Trials Cars, 3-AZ-22 and 3-AZ-38, up to the end of January. Encs. RC1/L2.2.37… | ||
| scan0163 | Record of oil consumption for vehicle 3-AZ-38, detailing mileage, oil top-ups, and calculated m.p.g. | ||
| View original record | CX RC2/L/2.2.37. 3-AZ-38 - Oil Consumption. - - - - - - - - - The sump of the above carwas full at the speedo reading of 12057. 12133 1 qrt. 12664 2 qrts. 12916 2 qrts. 13037 1 qrt. 13130 1 qrt. 13312… | ||
| scan0164 | Record of oil consumption for car 3-AZ-22, detailing mileage and oil top-ups. | ||
| View original record | CX RC1/L/2.2.37. 3-AZ-22 - - Oil Consumption. The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 10519. 10937 1 qrt. 11035 1 qrt. 11353 1 qrt. 11787 1 qrt. 12092 1 qrt. Miles for month - 1573… | ||
| scan0165 | Final oil consumption return for January for 34-EX. | ||
| View original record | Swell. F. Dodd. RHD noted 1220 S/W. Rm. Oil Consumption - P.III. Cx7/KW4.2.37. Herewith final oil consumption return for January for 34-EX. Enc. RC18/L/3.a.37 Cx. null | ||
| scan0166 | The oil consumption for car 34 EX. | ||
| View original record | CX. RC18/L/3.2.37 Re: 34 EX - Oil Consumption. - - - - - - - - The speedometer of the above car was changed during the month of January. The sump of this car was full at the speedo reading of 17019.… | ||
| scan0167 | Top over-oiling and poor oil consumption on the Phantom model, proposing experimental modifications. | ||
| View original record | 1220 HPS. from Rm/Swdl. Rm/Swdl.2/R.20.2.37. OIL CONSUMPTION - P.III. Top over-oiling and poor oil consumption is becoming the most serious complaint on Phantom. We rely almost entirely upon the… | ||
| scan0168 | Test report on Phantom III oil consumption comparing results with and without outside oil drains. | ||
| View original record | 1220 To Rm/Gry. 23.2.37. Phantom III Oil Consumption. A. To obtain a value for the outside oil drain pipes we have run two tests without valve grummets, but with the new long valve guides fitted. 1st… | ||
| scan0169 | Record of oil consumption for car GUL 82, detailing oil added at various mileages. | ||
| View original record | ck. RC6/L/2.3.37. Re: GUL 82. Oil Consumption. -------- The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 20665. 20944 1 qrt. 20961 1 pt. 21414 1 pt. 21622 1 qrt. 21776 1 qrt. miles for… | ||
| scan0170 | The oil consumption for car GUL 1. | ||
| View original record | cx. RC5/L/2.3.37. GUL 1 - Oil Consumption. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 13704. 13996 1 qrt. 14655 2 qrts. Miles for month - 951 to 3 qrts. of oil -… | ||
| scan0171 | Record of oil consumption for a car, detailing mileage readings and quantities of oil added. | ||
| View original record | CX. RC8/L/2.3.37. B 2 GA - Oil Consumption. The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 22475. 22740 1 qrt. 22868 1 pt. Miles for month - 383 to 3 pints of oil - 1016 m.p.g. RC.✓ | ||
| scan0172 | Cover note for trial results on oil consumption for the 25/30 HP cars GUL-1 and GUL-82. | ||
| View original record | Scott MTHS 1220 S/W. Rm. Oil Consumption - 25/30 h.p. Cx3/KW3.3.37. I attach the latest results with our Trials Cars GUL-1 and GUL-82 up to the end of February. Att: RC5/L2.3.37 RC6/L2.3.37 Cx. | ||
| scan0173 | The oil consumption for car B 3 GA, detailing quantities added at specific mileage readings and the resulting miles per gallon calculation. | ||
| View original record | CK. [handwritten] RC4/L/2.3.37. B 3 GA - Oil Consumption. - - - - - - - The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 29660. 30071 1 qrt. 30458 1 qrt. 30576 1 qrt. 30779 1 qrt. 31117 3… | ||
| scan0174 | Cover note regarding oil consumption results for Bentley trials cars B-2-GA and B-3-GA. | ||
| View original record | 12-20 Roote MTHS S/W. Rm. Oil Consumption - Bentley. Cx2/KW3.3.37. I attach the latest results with our Trials Cars B-2-GA and B-3-GA up to the end of February. Att: RC3/L2.3.37 RC4/L/2.3.37 Cx. | ||
| scan0175 | Oil consumption report for chassis GAN 54. | ||
| View original record | CK. RC2/L/5.3.37. GAN 54 - Oil Consumption. - - - - - - - - - The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 619. 1165 1 qrt. 1848 1 qrt. Miles for month - 1229 to ½ gallon of oil - 2458… | ||
| scan0176 | Record of oil consumption for car 3-AZ-22, listing additions at various mileages. | ||
| View original record | CX. RC3/L/5.3.37. 3-AZ-22 - Oil Consumption. - - - - - - - - - - - The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 12092. 12349 1 qrt. 12693 1 qrt. 12926 3 pts. 13371 1 qrt. 13812 1 qrt.… | ||
| scan0177 | Record of oil consumption for car B 4 GA, detailing mileage readings when oil was added. | ||
| View original record | CX. RC4/L/5.3.37. B 4 GA - Oil Consumption. The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 27561. 27911 1 qrt. 28045 1 qrt. 28219 1 qrt. 28843 1 qrt. 29173 1 qrt. Miles for month - 1612… | ||
| scan0178 | Cover note regarding oil consumption results for a Phantom III trials car up to the end of February. | ||
| View original record | 1220 [Signature] MTHS S/W. Rm. Oil Consumption - Phantom III. Cx1/KWI0.3.37. I attach result for our Trials Car 3-AZ-22 up to the end of February. Enc. RC3/L5.3.37 Cx. | ||
| scan0179 | Oil consumption results for the Bentley Trials Car B-4-GA. | ||
| View original record | 1220 Farge MTHS S/W. Rm. Oil Consumption - Bentley. Cx3/KWIO.3.3.37. I attach result for our Trials Car B-4-GA up to end of February. Enc. RC4/L5.3.37 Cx. | ||
| scan0180 | Attaching the oil consumption results for the 25/30 HP Trials Car GAN-54. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Rm. 1220 [unintelligible signature] MT145 Oil Consumption - 25/30 h.p. Cx2/KWI6.3.37. I attach result for our Trials Car GAN-54 up to end of February. Enc. RC2/L/5.3.37. Cx. | ||
| scan0181 | Comparative report on the oil consumption of Mobiloil Arctic and Castrol CW in a Bentley B.56 BN. | ||
| View original record | 1220. To Rm/Gry. Bentley B.56 BN-Oil Consumption. 15.3.37. Comparative oil consumption figures with Mobiloil Arctic and the new Castrol CW. 1st Test CASTROL CW. Miles run........ 200. Average… | ||
| scan0182 | Laboratory report comparing the properties of various oils, including Shell, Mobiloil, Spirax, and Amber 'B'. | ||
| View original record | 1220 Rm/FD. HL2/WR.16.3.37. Report No. L4251. Laboratory. Re: Samples of Oil and Grease for comparison with our standardised materials. We have completed our examination of the oils, and our findings… | ||
| scan0183 | Laboratory report comparing the characteristics of five different grease samples. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/FD. HL.5/AG.9.4.37. Laboratory. Report No.L.4279. Re: Samples of Grease submitted for comparison and comments. We give below the characteristics of the various greases submitted. Mobilgrease… | ||
| scan0184 | Viscosity curve graph for Shell shock absorber oil. | ||
| View original record | LABORATORY 314 / 7.37 VISCOSITY CURVE: SHELL SHOCK ABSORBER OIL TEMPERATURE IN °C TIME OF EFFLUX IN SECONDS FROM REDWOOD NO.I VISCOMETER | ||
| scan0185 | Viscosity curve for Mobiloil Arctic, plotting temperature against time of efflux from a viscometer. | ||
| View original record | VISCOSITY CURVE: MOBILOIL ARCTIC LABORATORY 20.2.37 TEMPERATURE IN °C TIME OF EFFLUX IN SECONDS FROM REDWOOD NO.1 VISCOMETER | ||
| scan0186 | Oil pressure drop issues on chassis 3.B.IV and 6.B.IV. | ||
| View original record | 4113 1230 HOTEL DE FRANCE. CHATEAUROUX, Indre. France. Rm/GWH/IMW/4/JAB. 17th March 1937. To. Rm/Gry. c.c. Rm/GWH. 3. B. IV. Further to our reply to your telegram re. Oil pressure drop, we confirm… | ||
| scan0187 | Results of tests on oil pressure drop during braking. | ||
| View original record | 113-1220 HOTEL DE FRANCE, CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. Rm/GWH/IMW/2/JAB.23rd March 1937 To. Rm. c. Rm/GWH. 6. B. IV. Oil Pressure Drop on Braking. In response to your Rm/Swdl.8/AP.13.3.37, we have… | ||
| scan0188 | Investigation into a complaint of high oil consumption on a Bentley B.97.GP. | ||
| View original record | Piles 1220 HS. from Rm/GWH. c. Hd. c. Mx. c. Rm. Kingsbury. March 24th, 1937. Bentley B.97.GP. Mr. Finch. Engine No. J6BY. Complaint for Oil Consumption. The engine of this car will not do more than… | ||
| scan0189 | The oil consumption of car B 2 GA, detailing mileage and oil added. | ||
| View original record | CX. RC7/L/2.4.37. POST... APR 1937 B 2 GA - Oil Consumption. - - - - - - - - - - - The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 22868. 23017 1 pt. Car sent to W. Derby 16.3.37. 23292 3… | ||
| scan0190 | The oil consumption for car B3 GA, noting mileage and quantities added. | ||
| View original record | CX. RC8/L/2.4.37. POST. Received 4 APR 1937 B 3 GA - Oil Consumption. The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 31117. 31532 1 qrt. 31671 1 qrt. Car now out of commission as a trials… | ||
| scan0191 | Record of oil consumption for car B 4 GA, detailing oil added at various mileage points and the calculated m.p.g. | ||
| View original record | CX. B 4 GA - Oil Consumption. - - - - - - - - - The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 29173. 29701 2 qrts. 29978 1 qrt. 30852 1 qrt. 31128 1½ pts. Miles for month - 1955 to 1… | ||
| scan0192 | Oil consumption report for car GUL 1, detailing oil added at various mileage readings. | ||
| View original record | CX. RC11/L/2.4.37. GUL 1 - Oil Consumption. - - - - - - - - - - - The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 14655. 15022 3 qts. 15074 1 pt. 15415 1 qrt. 16032 2 qrts. Miles for month… | ||
| scan0193 | Oil consumption log detailing additions at specific mileages for car GAN 54. | ||
| View original record | CX. RC5/L/2.4.37. POST. APR 3 1937 Received GAN 54 - Oil Consumption. - - - - - - - - - - - - The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 1848. 2283 1 qrt. 2885 1 pt. 3328 1/2 pt.… | ||
| scan0194 | The oil consumption for car GWN 8, including mileage and oil added. | ||
| View original record | CX. RC6/L/2.4.37. POST. RECEIVED 3 APR 1937 GWN 8 - Oil Consumption. The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 168. 641 . 2 qrts. Miles for month - 473 to 2 quarts of oil - 946… | ||
| scan0195 | Log of oil consumption for car 3-AZ-38, showing mileage, top-ups, and calculated MPG. | ||
| View original record | CX. RC4/L/2.4.37. 3-AZ-38 - Oil Consumption. - - - - - - - - - - The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 15337. 15659 1 qrt. 15761 1 qrt. 15890 2 qrts. 16334 1 qrt. 16842 1 qrt.… | ||
| scan0196 | Vehicle oil consumption, listing mileage readings against quantities of oil added. | ||
| View original record | CX. WHS 51220 Goodall RC3/L/2.4.37. POST. Received 3 APR 1937 3-AZ-22 - Oil Consumption. - - - - - - - - - - - The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 13812. . 14311 1 qrt. 14724 3… | ||
| scan0197 | Requesting a test to determine the maximum permissible leak in a release valve to improve oil pressure recovery time. | ||
| View original record | 1220 Rm/Swdl. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry5/R.9.4.37. He. mentioned at the Conference the other day that the Aero people had overcome the time taken for re-covery of oil pressure by having a leak in the… | ||
| scan0198 | Short memo detailing oil consumption for car B 39 JY. | ||
| View original record | CX. RC4/L/4.5.37. Re: B 39 JY - Oil Consumption. The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 1044. 1542 1 qrt. Miles for month - 498 to 1 qrt of oil - 1992 m.p.g. RC. [STAMP] POST. MAY… | ||
| scan0199 | The oil consumption for car B 119 JY, tracking mileage and oil added. | ||
| View original record | CX. RC5/L/4.5.37. Re: B 119 JY - Oil Consumption. ------------------------ The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 603. 745 1 pt. Miles for month - 142 to 1 pint of oil - 1136… | ||
| scan0200 | Oil consumption for car 3-AZ-22. | ||
| View original record | CX. RC3/L/4.5.37. Re: 3-AZ-22 - Oil Consumption. ----------------------- The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 15490. 15723 1 pt. 16066 1 pt. Miles for month - 576 to 1 qrt of… | ||
| scan0201 | The oil consumption for car GAN 54, detailing speedometer readings and oil additions. | ||
| View original record | CX. RC2/L/4.5.37. Re: GAN 54 - Oil Consumption. --o-- The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 3328. 3796 1 pt. 4084 1 pt. 4649 1 qrt. Miles for month - 1321 to 2 qrts of oil - 2642… | ||
| scan0202 | Oil consumption for car GUL 1, including mileage readings and oil top-ups. | ||
| View original record | CX. RC1/L/4.5.37. Re: GUL 1 - Oil Consumption. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 16032. 16317 1 qrt. 16840 1 pt. 16961 1 qrt. 17258 1 pt. 17763 1 qrt.… | ||
| scan0203 | Excessive oil consumption on the 4 1/4 Litre Bentley, with suggestions for piston rings. | ||
| View original record | W/P - Sr/VA. 1220 Rm/Mths.19/JH.4.5.37. EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION ON 4 1/4 Litre Bentley. see 1245 With reference to your memo. Sr/VA.1/ET.29.4.30. in which you state that you are getting complaints… | ||
| scan0204 | Attachment of oil consumption figures for two Trials Cars for the month of April. | ||
| View original record | MTHS. Small 1220 S/W. Rm. Oil Consumption. Cx6/KW5.5.37. I attach the oil consumption figures for the month of April for our Trials Cars B-39-JY and B-119-JY. Encs. RC4/L4.5.37 RC5/L4.5.37 Cx. Rwb | ||
| scan0205 | Oil consumption returns for London Trials Cars for the month of April. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Rm. MTHS 1220 Oil Consumption. Cx5/KW5.5.37. Herewith returns for April showing the oil consumption records of our London Trials Cars, 3-AZ-22, GUL-1 and GAN-54 The figures for 3-AZ-38 will… | ||
| scan0206 | The oil consumption for car GWN 8, detailing mileage and oil usage. | ||
| View original record | S/W Rm MTHS Siddall ex. CX 1220 [STAMP: RECEIVED] [STAMP: 6 MAY] Ro1/L/5.5.37. Re: GWN 8 - Oil Consumption. The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 641. 940 1 qrt. Miles for month… | ||
| scan0207 | Log of oil consumption for car 3-AZ-38, detailing mileage readings against oil added and a monthly summary. | ||
| View original record | S/W 1220 Shorth MTHS Rin Why so bad Re: 3-AZ-38 - Oil Consumption. RC3/L/7.5.37. The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading 18245. 18296 1 qrt. 18890 2 qrts. 19259 2 qrts. 19724 2 qrts.… | ||
| scan0208 | Oil consumption report for car B 60 JD, tracking mileage and oil additions. | ||
| View original record | S/W Rm oz. Lwt MTHS 1220 RC2/L/7.5.37. Re: B 60 JD - Oil Consumption. The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 1161. 1290 1 qrt. 1503 1 qrt. 1922 1 qrt. 2296 1 qrt. 2707 1 qrt.… | ||
| scan0209 | Special oil consumption tests for production chassis. | ||
| View original record | PIII 1230 10.5.37 3-BT-109 PRODUCTION CHASSIS - SPECIAL OIL CONSUMPTION TESTS 490 m.p.g. .0027 Valve clearance. No grummits. No drains. 558 m.p.g. With drains - 14% improvement 725 m.p.g. Drains and… | ||
| scan0210 | Report on oil consumption and component testing on the 32-EX car, specifically the over-drive gearbox and front suspension. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from Rm. c. E. c. Ey. c. Mx. 1220 Rm6/R.11.5.37. P.III TOP OVER-OILING. Attached is a report from Dodd on oil consumption which more or less confirms the figures given by Mx at the last Car… | ||
| scan0211 | Tests conducted to improve Phantom III oil consumption. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. Phantom III oil Consumptions. We have carried out numerous tests to obtain a value for grummets, raised valve gear, and oil drains to the cylinder heads, with the object of improving Phantom… | ||
| scan0212 | Attaching oil consumption figures for Trials Cars 3-AZ-22, GWN-2 and GAN-54 for the month of May. | ||
| View original record | Mths. 1220 S/W. Rm. Cx11/KW4.6.37. I attach hereto the oil consumption figures for our Trials Cars 3-AZ-22, GWN-2 and GAN-54 for the month of May. Encs. RC3/L2.6.37. RC4/L3.6.37 RC5/L2.6.37 Cx. fmb | ||
| scan0213 | Oil consumption for car GAN 54. | ||
| View original record | CX. RC5/I/2.6.37 Re: GAN 54 - Oil Consumption. The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 4649. 5503 1 qrt. 5947 1 qrt. Miles for month - 1298 to 2 quarts of oil - 2596 m.p.g. RC.✓… | ||
| scan0214 | Oil consumption and mileage for chassis No. 3-AZ-22. | ||
| View original record | CX. RC4/L/3.6.37. [STAMP] CX JUN 4 RECEIVED Re: Chassis No. 3-AZ-22. - - - - - - - The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 16066. 16558 1 pt. 16999 1 qrt. 17321 1 qrt. 17907 3 pts.… | ||
| scan0215 | The oil consumption for vehicle GWN 2, including mileage readings and oil added. | ||
| View original record | CX. Re: GWN 2 - Oil Consumption. The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 178. 1407 1 qrt. 1760 1 pt. 2157 1 qrt. Miles for month - 1979 to 2 quarts, 1 pint - 3168 m.p.g. CX… | ||
| scan0216 | Note sending oil consumption figures for two Trials Cars for the month of May. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Rm. [Handwritten:] Matthews [Handwritten:] Note & return [Handwritten:] Wates [Handwritten:] 1220 Cx7/KW3.6.37. I send you herewith oil consumption figures for our two Trials Cars B-39-JY and… | ||
| scan0217 | Record of oil consumption for car B 39 JY, detailing mileage and oil added. | ||
| View original record | C.H. RC8/L/2.6.37. Cx 3 JUN 1937 RECEIVED Re: B 39 JY - Oil Consumption. The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 1542. 1753 1 qrt. 1910 1 pt. 2304 3 pts. 2623 1 pt. Miles for month… | ||
| scan0218 | The oil consumption for car B 60JD, detailing oil additions at various mileage points. | ||
| View original record | CX. RC10/L/2.6.37. Re: B 60JD - Oil Consumption. The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 2707. 2935 1 qrt. 3447 2 qrts. 4033 1 qrt. 4248 1 qrt. 4561 1 pt. 4727 1 qrt. 5069 1 qrt.… | ||
| scan0219 | Sending oil consumption figures for Trials Cars GWN-8 and 3-AZ-38 for the month of May. | ||
| View original record | Matthews 1220 Note & return Rm [Signature] S/W. Rm. Cx8/KW3.6.37. I send you herewith oil consumption figures for our Trials Cars GWN-8 and 3-AZ-38 for the month of May. The balance will follow in due… | ||
| scan0220 | The oil consumption figures for vehicle GWN 8. | ||
| View original record | CX. RC4/L/2.6.37. [Stamp Text: CX RECEIVED 3 JUN 1937] Re: GWN 8 - Oil Consumption. The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 940. 1291 1 qrt. 1656 1 qrt. Miles for month - 716 to 2… | ||
| scan0221 | Log of oil consumption for car 3-AZ-38, detailing mileage readings and the amount of oil added. | ||
| View original record | X. Re: 3-AZ-38 - Oil Consumption. - - - - - - - - - - - - RC7/L/2.6.37 CX JUN 3 1937 RECEIVED The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 21392. 21448 1 qrt. 21711 2 qrts. 21845 1 qrt.… | ||
| scan0222 | Cover note regarding oil consumption figures for Trials Car B-119-JY for the month of May. | ||
| View original record | MTHS 1220 S/W. Rm. Cxl2/KW4.6.37. I attach hereto oil consumption figures in respect of Trials Car B-119-JY for the month of May. Enc. RC5/L3.6.37 Cx. Kwb | ||
| scan0223 | Oil consumption report for car B 119 JY, detailing mileage and oil top-ups. | ||
| View original record | CX. RC5/L/3.6.37. Re: B 119 JY - Oil Consumption. The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 745. 1045 1 pt. 1976 1 qrt. 2083 1 pt. 2389 1 pt. 2580 1 qrt. 3126 1 qrt. Miles for month… | ||
| scan0224 | Oil consumption test results for a production chassis B-5-KW run by tester Brazier. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. c. to Mx. 1220 Rm/FD.10/JH.22.6.37. Production Chassis B-5-KW. Oil Consumption. Herewith oil consumption figures of a production chassis run by our tester Brazier. Miles run 150 Time 2 hrs. 52… | ||
| scan0225 | The oil consumption for vehicle GWN 8. | ||
| View original record | 1220 RC5/L/1.7.37. Re: GWN 8 - Oil Consumption. The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 1656. 2366 1 qrt. 2464 1 qrt. Miles for month - 808 to 2 quarts of oil - 1616 mpg. RC. ✓… | ||
| scan0226 | Record of oil consumption for car 3-AZ-22, listing mileage readings and oil top-ups. | ||
| View original record | CX. 1220 RC6/L/1.7.37. Re: 3-AZ-22 - Oil Consumption. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 17907. 18601 1 qrt. 19131 1 qrt. 19789 1 qrt. 20276 1… | ||
| scan0227 | Log of oil consumption for car B 119 JY, detailing mileage and oil top-ups. | ||
| View original record | MATTHEWS 1220. CR RC7/L/1.7.37. Re: B 119 JY - Oil Consumption. ------------------------- The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 3126. 3381 1 pt. 3616 1½ pts. 3990 1 qrt. 4619 1… | ||
| scan0228 | Record of oil consumption for car B 60 JD, including mileage and oil added. | ||
| View original record | 1220. Matthews. Not very good ? Rm RC8/L/1.7.37. Re: B 60 JD - Oil Consumption. - - - - - - - - - - - The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 5279. 5557 1 qrt. 6016 1 pt. 6146 1… | ||
| scan0229 | Oil consumption for car GWN 2. | ||
| View original record | O.K. 1220 RC2/L/2.7.37. Re: GWN 2 - Oil Consumption. The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 2157. 2703 1 qrt. 3567 1 pt. Miles for month - 1470 to 3 pints of oil - 3760 m.p.g.… | ||
| scan0230 | The oil consumption for car GAN 54. | ||
| View original record | CX. 1220 RC3/L/2.7.37. Re: GAN 54 - Oil Consumption. ------------------------ The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 5947. 6585 1 pt. 6814 1 pt. 7094 1 pt. Miles for month - 1147… | ||
| scan0231 | Record of oil consumption for car 3-AZ-38, listing mileage readings and quantities of oil added. | ||
| View original record | CX. 1220 RC4/L/2.7.37. Re: 3-AZ-38 - Oil Consumption. ----------------------- The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 23881. 24189 2 qts. 24380 1 qrt. 24684 2 qts. 24746 2 qets.… | ||
| scan0232 | Cover note attaching oil consumption figures for Trials Cars B-60-JD and B-119-JY for the month of June. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Rm. Oil Consumption. Cx11/KW2.7.37. I attach hereto oil consumption figures for the month of June for our Trials Cars B-60-JD and B-119-JY Encs. RC7/L.1.7.37 RC8/L.1.7.37 Cx. Lumb 1220 | ||
| scan0233 | Attaching oil consumption figures for Trials Cars 3-AZ-22 and GWN-8 for the month of June. | ||
| View original record | 1220 S/W. Rm. Oil Consumption. Cx10/KW2.7.37. I am attaching hereto oil consumption figures for our Trials Cars 3-AZ-22 and GWN-8 for the month of June. Encs. RC5/L1.7.37. RC6/L1.7.37. Cx. -Lweb | ||
| scan0234 | Inconsistent oil consumption results, bearing repairs, and new chassis preparation. | ||
| View original record | W/P. Sr. from Rm. Rm8/R.5.7.37. Many thanks for your notes. I have no excuses for my delay in replying, except that I have been doing other things most of the time. It does not look as though we shall… | ||
| scan0235 | Cover note for oil consumption figures for Trials Cars 3-AZ-38, GAN-54, and GWN-2 for the month of June. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Rm. 1220 Oil Consumption. Cx9/KW5.7.37. I attach hereto oil consumption figures for the month of June in respect of Trials Cars 3-AZ-38 and GAN-54 and GWN-2 Encs. RC3/L2.7.37 RC4/L2.7.37… | ||
| scan0236 | Oil consumption figures for Trials Car B-39-JY for the month of June. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Rm. 1220 Oil Consumption. Cx11/KW6.7.37. I attach hereto oil consumption figures for the month of June in respect of Trials Car B-39-JY. Enc. RC1/L.2.7.37 Cx. Lueb | ||
| scan0237 | Record of oil consumption for car B 39 JY, detailing top-ups at various mileages and calculating the overall m.p.g. | ||
| View original record | C.X. 1220 RC1/L/2.7.37. Re: B 39 JY - Oil Consumption. - - - - - - - - - - - - 2623. The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 3135 1 pt. 3524 1 qrt. 3870 1 qrt. 4007 1 pt. 4169 1… | ||
| scan0238 | Variations in oil consumption on Phantom III cars and plans for investigation and improvement. | ||
| View original record | W/S. Cx. from Rm. 1220 Rm11/R.9.7.37. We note some astonishing variations in oil consumptions on the P.III's. As an example:- 3.AZ.38 is doing 599 miles to the gallon, and 3.AZ.22 " " 2369 " " " We… | ||
| scan0239 | Heavy oil consumption, plans to test new pistons in France, and the continental testing of the first Wraith model. | ||
| View original record | Rm/GWH. 1220 Rm12/R.10.7.37. HEAVY OIL CONSUMPTIONS. From your observations, there seems to be something extraordinary about French conditions. The disconcerting feature is that Sr's car, which is… | ||
| scan0240 | Oil consumption and clutch performance of two demonstration cars, 3-AZ-38 and 3-AZ-22. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Rm. H.R.C file 1220 ? Cxl/KW15.7.37. Reference Rml1/R9.7.37, it is not convenient to let you have these cars at the present time, but we are hoping shortly to replace both of them and then the… | ||
| scan0241 | Test report on Bentley B.35.KU oil consumption at high speeds on the Brooklands track. | ||
| View original record | 1220 Hs. from Rm/GWH. Rm. Mx. W/P - Sr. Rm/GWH2/R.16.7.37. BENTLEY OIL CONSUMPTION. B.35.KU. We have been carrying out tests on the Brooklands' track with B.35.KU (Paris New Trials car) to ascertain… | ||
| scan0242 | Record of oil consumption for car GAN 54, detailing mileage and oil top-ups. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: Hales 1220 MTHS Please note & return Rm Typed: CX. RC5/L/5.8.37. GAN 54 - Oil Consumption. - -V- - - - - - - - - - - The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 7094. 7618… | ||
| scan0243 | The oil consumption for car B 119 JY. | ||
| View original record | CX. B 119 JY - Oil Consumption. ------------- The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 4619. 4946 1 qrt. 5595 1 qrt. 5756 1 qrt. 6321 1 qrt. 6561 1 qrt. Miles for month - 1942 to 1… | ||
| scan0244 | Oil consumption for car 3-AZ-38, tracking mileage and oil top-ups over a month. | ||
| View original record | CX. 3-AZ-38 - Oil Consumption. - - - - - - - - - - - RC2/L/5.8.37. The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 25829. 26007 1 qrt. 26520 1 qrt. 27162 3 1/2 pts. 27521 2 qrts. 27581 2… | ||
| scan0245 | Record of oil consumption for vehicle 3-AZ-22, detailing mileage and oil added. | ||
| View original record | CX. RC3/L/5.8.37. 3-AZ-22 - Oil Consumption. - - - - - - - - - - - - The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 20276. 20995 1 qrt. 21436 1 qrt. 21867 1 qrt. Miles for month - 1591 to… | ||
| scan0246 | Record of oil consumption for car GWN 2, detailing mileage, oil top-ups, and calculated miles per gallon. | ||
| View original record | CX. RC4/L/5.8.37. GWN 2 - Oil Consumption. - - - - - - - - - - - The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 3567. 3962 1 qrt. 4572 1 qrt. 5245 1 pt. 5811 1 qrt. 6137 1 qrt. Miles for… | ||
| scan0247 | The oil consumption for car B 39 JY over a month. | ||
| View original record | 1220 . MTHS CH RC1/L/10.8.37. Re: B 39 JY - Oil Consumption. - - - - - - - - - - - - The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 4392. 4643 1 qrt. 5112 1 qrt. 5336 1 qrt. 5437 1 pt.… | ||
| scan0248 | Visit to the I.A.E. Research Department to discuss cylinder bore wear and oil consumption. | ||
| View original record | To By. from Rm/Mths. c. to Da. c. to Mx. [Handwritten]: J 1220 also 1124 Rm/Mths.5/AP.17.8.37 REPORT ON VISIT TO I.A.E. RESEARCH DEPT. 12.8.37 This visit was paid to the I.A.E. Research Dept. in order… | ||
| scan0249 | Engine component materials, hardness, machine limits, and finish. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/Mths.5/AP.17.8.37 moment for reducing wear were Austenitic liners, nitrided liners, and Chromium plating of bores. He mentioned that besides Rovers, Standard were now laying down plant for… | ||
| scan0250 | Report discussing tests on ring flutter, bearing temperatures, and gear measurement instruments. | ||
| View original record | -3- Rm/Mths.5/AP.17.8.37 (9) Ring Flutter. They were carrying out tests on ring flutter and were inclined to believe that the vibration was of radial character and not an up and down vibration in the… | ||
| scan0251 | Record of oil consumption for car 3-AZ-38, showing mileage and oil added. | ||
| View original record | S/W, Rm 1220. M TITS RC5/L/6.9.37 CX RECEIVED Re: 3-AZ-38 - Oil Consumption. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 28446. 29089 3½ pts. 29381 1 qrt.… | ||
| scan0252 | Record of oil consumption for car B 39 JY, detailing mileage and oil added. | ||
| View original record | 1220. S/W Rm. MTAS Cx RECEIVED 6 SEP 1937 RC2/L/3.9.37. Re: B 39 JY - Oil Consumption. - - - - - - - - - The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 6504. 6845 1 pt. 7167 1 qrt. 7813 3… | ||
| scan0253 | Oil consumption report for car B 119 JY, detailing mileage and oil added over a month. | ||
| View original record | S/w Rw 1220. M T H S Re: B 119 JY - Oil Consumption. - - - - - - - - - - The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 6561. 6634 1 qrt. 7495 1 qrt. 7977 1 1/2 pts. 8232 1 pt. Miles for… | ||
| scan0254 | Oil consumption for car GAN 54, detailing mileage and oil added. | ||
| View original record | S/W Rm 1220. MTHS RC5/L/3.9.37. CX SEP 1937 RECEIVED Re: GAN 54 - Oil Consumption. ------------------------ The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 7902. 9022 1 qrt. 9317 1 pt.… | ||
| scan0255 | Oil consumption for car GWN 2, including mileage, oil added, and miles per gallon calculation. | ||
| View original record | S/W Rm MTtS 1220. CX RECEIVED SEP 6 1937 RC4/L/3.9.37 Re: GWN 2 - Oil, Consumption. The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 28446. 6392 1 pt. 6971 1 qrt. 7438 1 pt. POST... 1937… | ||
| scan0256 | Bentley cylinder bore wear and oil consumption, detailing specific engine features and test results. | ||
| View original record | BENTLEY CYLINDER BORE WEAR AND OIL CONSUMPTION B.23.AD. The special features on this car are as follows:- (1) Low Brinell cylinder block produced without chills in the bore, but otherwise to normal… | ||
| scan0257 | Venturi crankcase breather tests and cylinder wear analysis. | ||
| View original record | -2- Venturi crankcase breather. The venturi breather tests show that the depression in pipe leading from the crankcase to be as follows under calm conditions - 30 m.p.h. - 0.3 inches of water. 70 " -… | ||
| scan0258 | Oil consumption data for car reference 3 CP 30. | ||
| View original record | CX. RC8/L/4.10.37. Re: 3 CP 30 - Oil Consumption. - - - - - - - - - - - The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 284. 899 1 qrt. 1086 1 qrt. 1602 1 qrt. 2203 1 qrt. 2318 1 qrt. 2827… | ||
| scan0259 | Oil consumption for car 3-AZ-38, detailing oil top-ups at various mileage points. | ||
| View original record | CX. RC7/L/4.10.37. Re: 3-AZ-38 - Oil Consumption. - - - - - - - - - - - The sump of the above car was full at the Speedo reading of 30290. 30770 1 qrt. 30847 1 qrt. 31010 1 qrt. 31134 1 qrt. 31416 1… | ||
| scan0260 | Oil consumption for car GAN 54. | ||
| View original record | CX. RG6/L/4.10.37. Re: GAN 54 - Oil Consumption. - - - - - - - - - - - The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 10231. 10640 1 qrt. 11343 1 pt. Miles for month - 1112 to 3 pints of… | ||
| scan0261 | Attaching oil consumption figures for Bentley Trials Cars B-119-JY and B-39-JY for the month of September. | ||
| View original record | Mths. 1220 Ask Hdy oil was added to B119 JY Pm S/W. Rm. Oil Consumption. Cx8/KW5.10.37. I attach hereto figures for the month of September in respect of Bentley Trials Cars Nos. B-119-JY and B-39-JY.… | ||
| scan0262 | Record of oil consumption for car B 119 JY, detailing mileage and oil additions. | ||
| View original record | CX. RC5/L/4.10.37. POST. RECEIVED OCT 1937 Re: B 119 JY - Oil Consumption. The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 8232. 8621 1 qrt. 9352 1 pt. 9446 1 qrt. 9452 1 pt. 10330 1 pt.… | ||
| scan0263 | The oil consumption for chassis B 39 JY, detailing mileage and oil added. | ||
| View original record | CX. RC4/L/4.10.37. Re: B 39 JY - Oil Consumption. -------------- The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 8119. 8310 1 qrt. 8830 1 qrt. 9171 1 qrt. 9674 1 qrt. Miles for month -… | ||
| scan0264 | Attaching oil consumption figures for September in respect of three specific trials cars. | ||
| View original record | MTNS files 1220 S/W. Rm. Cx7/KW5.10.37. Oil Consumption. I attach hereto figures for the month of September in respect of Trials Cars 3-AZ-38, 3-CP-30 and GAN-54. Encs. RC6/L4.10.37 RC7 " RC8 " Cx.… | ||
| scan0265 | Note detailing oil consumption for car GWN 2, including mileage readings and oil top-up amounts. | ||
| View original record | CX. RC2/L/5.10.37. Re: GWN 2 - Oil Consumption. The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 7438. 7830 1 pt. 8493 1 qrt. Miles for month - 1055 to 3 pints of oil - 2808 m.p.g RC.… | ||
| scan0266 | Cover note for attached oil consumption figures for Trials Car No. GWN-2 for the month of September. | ||
| View original record | Files Mths - 1220 S/W. Rm. Oil Consumption, Cx20/KW11.10.37. I attach hereto figures for the month of September in respect of Trials Car No.GWN-2. Att: RC2/L5.10.37 Cx. | ||
| scan0267 | Series of questions regarding a report on oil consumption and cylinder wear, particularly concerning Bentley engines and piston ring design. | ||
| View original record | Oil Consumption File. 1220 To Rm/Mths. from Rm. OIL CONSUMPTION AND CYLINDER WEAR REPORT. We have read your report on Oil Consumption with considerable interest. We should like to have an answer to… | ||
| scan0268 | Proposal for comparative testing of Phosphor Chrome liners against standard cylinder iron in a Wraith engine. | ||
| View original record | -2- (6) continued It appears to us that the original loose liner Wraith engine is an ideal way of getting comparative results. we ought to get some of the Phosphor Chrome liners made by Leylands… | ||
| scan0269 | Response to a memo about increased bore wear and oil consumption, discussing Aerolite Pistons and 'L' section rings. | ||
| View original record | Rm 1220 Oil Consumption File. 12-10-37 We give below the answers to your memo Rm3/AP 11-10-37 referring to Oil consumption & Cylinder Wear report. Ques ① We state as pointed verbally this morning that… | ||
| scan0270 | Technical note discussing piston ring performance, oil consumption, and blow-by, referencing specific ring arrangements. | ||
| View original record | 3. twist may give rise to groove wear in which case the damping effect is eventually lost. (b) The line contact of the ring may not be particularly good for bore wear. (d) The original 3 1/2 litre… | ||
| scan0271 | Memo answering questions about oil consumption, power loss, and tests on various engine components. | ||
| View original record | 3. the tests carried out by G.W.H on service complaints. Ques ④ Almost dead certain, the figures shown were taken under full throttle conditions & previous runs have shown that grommets make little… | ||
| scan0272 | Need for further comparative tests on various types of pistons for aero and other engines. | ||
| View original record | 4 but we are at the moment completing data & on many engines as we can including most of the aero engines and the whole series will be laid out on one chart which should give a fairly good history &… | ||
| scan0273 | List of required tests and further information regarding engine components like tin plating, piston rings, and skirts. | ||
| View original record | 5. ④ Tin plating, these tests can be carried out in cold chamber & we can put in hand tests almost immediately ⑤ Pressure form of Ring in order to get better pressure at the tips ⑥ Effect of skirt… | ||
| scan0274 | Request to order six sets of material for the Wraith Chassis, listing required parts and drawing numbers. | ||
| View original record | To RHC/CAN. c. Roy/Ms. (Strikethrough) c. RHC. (Strikethrough) c. HPS. (Strikethrough) c. G/Rb. (Strikethrough) c. Rm/Grys. 1200 Re: Wraith Chassis - 6 Sets of Material. Will you please order 6 sets… | ||
| scan0275 | Oil consumption figures for October for specific Trials Cars. | ||
| View original record | Matthews 1220 S/W. Rm. Oil Consumption. Cx7/KW4.11.37. I attach hereto the figures for October in respect of the undermentioned Trials Cars :- GAN-54 3-CP30 3-AZ-38 Encs. RC8/L/3.11.37 RC9/L3.11.37… | ||
| scan0276 | The oil consumption for car GAN 54, including mileage and pints of oil used. | ||
| View original record | CX. RC8/L/3.11.37. Re: GAN 54 - Oil Consumption. The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 11343. 11803 1 1/2 pints. Miles for month - 460 to 1 1/2 pints of oil - 2448 m.p.g. RC. ✓… | ||
| scan0277 | Log of oil consumption for car 3 AZ 38, detailing mileage and oil added. | ||
| View original record | CX. RCLO/L/3.11.37 Re: 3 AZ 38 - Oil Consumption. The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 31416. 31612 1 qrt. 31932 1 qrt. 32182 1 qrt. 32399 2 qrts. 32731 1 qrt. 32937 1 qrt.… | ||
| scan0278 | Record of oil consumption for car 3 CP 30, detailing oil added at various mileages. | ||
| View original record | CX. RC9/L/3.11.37. Re: 3 CP 30 - Oil Consumption. - - - - - - - - - - - - The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 3713. 3934 1 qrt. 4318 1 qrt. 4648 1 qrt. 4782 1 qrt. 5038 1 qrt.… | ||
| scan0279 | The oil consumption for car GWN 2. | ||
| View original record | s/w Rm O.K. 1220 MNHS File CX RC1/L/5.11.37. RECEIVED 8 NOV 1937 POST. NOV 1937 Re: GWN 2 - Oil Consumption ----------------------- The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 8493.… | ||
| scan0280 | Oil consumption figures for Trials Car B-119-JY for the month of October. | ||
| View original record | MTNS 1220 S/W. Rm. Oil Consumption. I attach hereto figures for the month of October in connection with Trials Car B-119-JY. Cx12/KW9.11.37. Enc. RC12/L3.11.37. Cx. | ||
| scan0281 | The oil consumption for car with registration B 119 JY. | ||
| View original record | CX. Re: B 119 JY - Oil Consumption. - - - - - - - - - - RC12/L/3.11.37. The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 10876. 10933 1 qrt. 11589 ½ pt. 11907 1 qrt. Miles for month - 1031… | ||
| scan0282 | Oil pressure readings at various RPMs for Arctic Oil after a fast run from Towcester to Stratford. | ||
| View original record | 1220. SWDC OK. with this oil Rm. What do you expect. Pm Arctic Oil. Lp9/IH.29.11.37. Re the above - after a fast running from Towcester to Stratford the oil pressures were as follows:- R.P.M. 500 1000… | ||
| scan0283 | The oil consumption for car B 39 JY during November. | ||
| View original record | X. RC4/L/2.12.37. Re: B 39 JY - Oil Consumption for November. - - - - - - - - The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 11075. 11540 1 qrt. 11798 1 pt. 12480 1 qrt. 12719 1 pt. 13309… | ||
| scan0284 | Log of oil consumption for car GAN 54, detailing mileage readings and quantities of oil added. | ||
| View original record | 1270 x. RC2/L/2.12.37. Re: GAN 54 - Oil Consumption. - - - - - - - - - - 11803. The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 12262 1 pt. 12866 1 qrt. 13072 1 pt. 13589 1 pt. Miles for… | ||
| scan0285 | The oil consumption for car B 39 JY for the month of October, detailing top-ups and mileage. | ||
| View original record | Re: B 39 JY - Oil Consumption for October. - - - - - - - - - - - The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 9674. 9930 1 qrt. 10229 1 pt. 10351 1 pt. Car decarbonised during 10552 1… | ||
| scan0286 | Oil consumption for car B 2LS, including mileage and oil added. | ||
| View original record | CX. RC4/L/3.12.37. [Stamp: RECEIVED CX DEC 1937] [Stamp: PGS DEC 1937] Re: B 2LS - Oil Consumption. - - - - - - - - - - - - The sump of the above car was full at the speedo readings of 700. 1211 2… | ||
| scan0287 | The oil consumption of car 3 CP 10, tracking mileage and oil additions. | ||
| View original record | 1200 Cx Ex. RC5/L/3.12.37. RECEIVED Re: 3 CP 10 - Oil Consumption. - - - - - - - - - The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 1134. 1221 1 qrt. 1627 1 qrt. 1946 1 qrt. 2437 1 qrt.… | ||
| scan0288 | Note detailing a car's oil consumption and mileage for the month. | ||
| View original record | POST DEC 6 DEC 1937 1220 C.X. DEC RECEIVED Re: GWN 2 Oil Consumption. RC1/L/4.12.37. The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 9737. 10041 1 qrt. 10693 1 qrt. Miles for month - 956… | ||
| scan0289 | Oil consumption figures for several trials cars for the month of November. | ||
| View original record | MTHS 1220 S/W. Rm. Oil Consumption. Cx6/KW7.12.37. I attach hereto figures for the month of November in respect of Trials Cars Nos.GAN-54, GWN-2 and 3-CPIO. Encs. RC1/L4.12.37 RC2/L2.12.37… | ||
| scan0290 | Attaching figures for oil consumption on Trials Cars B-39-JY and B-2-LS. | ||
| View original record | MTNS 1220 S/W. Rm. Oil Consumption. Cx7/KW7.12.37. I attach hereto figures for the month of November in respect of Trials Cars Nos.B-39-JY and B-2-LS, and for the month of October in respect of… | ||
| scan0291 | Record of oil consumption for car B 4 LS, detailing mileage and oil top-ups. | ||
| View original record | CX. 1220 RC7/L/4.1.38. Re: B 4 LS - Oil Consumption. - - - - - - - - - The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 603. 1093 1 pt. 1567 1 qrt. 1700 1 pt. Miles for month - 1097 to 2… | ||
| scan0292 | The oil consumption for car 3 CP 10, detailing mileage, oil top-ups, and loan period. | ||
| View original record | CX. 1220 POST JAN 6 1933 Rec'd RC2/L/4.1.38. Re: 3 CP 10 - Oil Consumption. The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 3907. 4759 Mr. Summers added 5564 1 qrt. 2 qrts. 1 qrt. Car on… | ||
| scan0293 | Oil consumption for car 3 CP 30 during the month of November. | ||
| View original record | CX. 1220 November. RC4/L/4.1.38. Re: 3 CP 30 - Oil Consumption. - - - - - - - - The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 5038. 5347 1 qrt. 5800 1 qrt. 5813 1 qrt. 6586 1 qrt. 7109 1… | ||
| scan0294 | Oil consumption report for car 3 CP 30 for the month of December. | ||
| View original record | CX. 1220 December. RC1/L/5.1.38. Re: 3 CP 30 - Oil Consumption. - - - - - - - - - - - The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 7596. 7997 1 qrt. 8539 3 pts. Miles for month - 943 to… | ||
| scan0295 | The oil consumption for Chassis No. GAN 54. | ||
| View original record | CX. 1220 RC2/L/5.1.38. Re: Chassis No. GAN 54. Oil Consumption. ----------- The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 13589. 14380 1 qrt. Miles for month - 791 to 1 quart of oil -… | ||
| scan0296 | Oil consumption figures for various trials cars, with a handwritten query about PIII rings. | ||
| View original record | Mthso. Are the PIII rings in line with 25/30 now. 12.20 Rm S/W. Rm. Oil Consumption. Cx9/KW7.1.38. I attach hereto figures for the month of November in respect of our Trials Car 3-CP-30, and for the… | ||
| scan0297 | Oil consumption figures for Bentley Trials Cars Nos. B-2-LS and B-4-LS. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: Mthe Have these Bentleys 1220 L section rings. Rmc S/W. Rm. Oil Consumption. CxIO/KW7.1.38. I attach hereto figures for the month of December in respect of Bentley Trials Cars Nos.B-2-LS… | ||
| scan0298 | The oil consumption for car B 2 LS, detailing mileage and oil added. | ||
| View original record | CX. 1220 Cx 5 JAN 1938 RECEIVED RC6/L/4.1.38. Re: B 2 LS - Oil Consumption. - - - - - - - - - - - - The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 3316. 4180 1 qrt. 4654 1 qtt. POST JAN… | ||
| scan0299 | The oil consumption for car B 2 LS, showing mileage and quarts of oil added. | ||
| View original record | S/W Rm Cx. 1220 Scott MTHS Cx RECEIVED 4 FEB RC3/L/3.2.38. Re: B 2 LS - Oil Consumption. The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 4654. 5016 1 qrt. 5934 1 qrt. Miles for month -… | ||
| scan0300 | Oil consumption figures and extending the submission interval to three months. | ||
| View original record | 1220 To Cx. from Rm. Rm.1/AP.4.2.38 Thank you for the oil consumption figures contained in Cx.3/KW.3.2.38. These figures are still of considerable interest to us, and we suggest that they should be… | ||
| scan0301 | Oil consumption figures for specific trials cars over a three-month period. | ||
| View original record | 1220. S/W. Rm. Oil Consumption. Cx17/KW4.5.38. I attach hereto figures taken over a period of three months in respect of the undermentioned Trials Cars :- 3-CP-10 3-CP-30 3-CM-87 GHO-50 Att:… | ||
| scan0302 | Record of oil consumption for car 3 CP 10 over a three-month period. | ||
| View original record | CX. Re: 3 CP 10 - Oil Consumption. The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 6401. 6970 1 qrt. 7660 1 qrt. 7937 1 qrt. 8641 2 qrts. 9765 1 gall. 10944 1 gall. 11792 1 qrt. Taken over… | ||
| scan0303 | Record of oil consumption for car 3 CP 30, tracking mileage and oil added over a three-month period. | ||
| View original record | .CX. Re: 3 CP 30 - Oil Consumption. - - - - - - - - - The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 10075. 10429 1 qrt. 10868 2 qrts. 11327 1 qrt. 11582 1 qrt. 12113 1 qrt. 12469 1 qrt.… | ||
| scan0304 | The oil consumption of car 3 CM 87 over a three-month period. | ||
| View original record | CX. RC6/L/3.5.38. RECEIVED Re: 3 CM 87 - Oil Consumption. The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 408. 678 2 qrts. Taken over a period of three 1651 1 1/4 galls. months. 2124 3… | ||
| scan0305 | The oil consumption for chassis GHO 50 over a three-month period. | ||
| View original record | CX. Re: GHO 50 - Oil Consumption. - - - - - - - - - - - The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 5800. 6027 1 pt. Taken over a period of three 6580 1 qrt. Months. 7197 1 pt. 7637 1… | ||
| scan0306 | The oil consumption of car B 2 LS before and after engine work. | ||
| View original record | C.T.S What was done to this engine? Rm CX/ Re: B 2 LS - Oil Consumption. ------------------------- The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 13198. Before going to Works. 14073 1… | ||
| scan0307 | Oil consumption report for car B 4 LS, comparing an old engine with a newly fitted one. | ||
| View original record | CX. RC4/L/9.8.38. Re: B 4 LS - Oil Consumption. - - - - - - - - - - The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 7063. Taken over a period of 3 months. Old Engine. 7596 1 qrt.) 7740 1… | ||
| scan0308 | Record of oil consumption for car 3 CP 30, listing mileage readings against oil top-ups over a three-month period. | ||
| View original record | CX. RC1/L/9.8.38. Re: 3 CP 30 - Oil Consumption. - - - - - - - - - - The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 12469. 12976 2 qrts. 14106 2 qrts. Taken over a period of 14479 1 qrt.… | ||
| scan0309 | Log of oil consumption for car 3 CM 87, tracking mileage and oil added over a three-month period. | ||
| View original record | CX. Re: 3 CM 87 - Oil Consumption. - - - - - - - - - - The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 5712. 6025 1 qrt. 7020 1 qrt. 8215 1 qrt. 8686 1 qrt. 9039 1 qrt. 9260 1 qrt. 9458 1… | ||
| scan0310 | Oil consumption for car GHO 50 over a three month period. | ||
| View original record | CX. Re: GHO 50 - Oil Consumption. ------------------------- The sump of the above car was full at the speedo reading of 8418. 9112 1 qrt. Taken over a period 9626 1 qrt. of 3 months. 9829 1 qrt. 10643… | ||
| scan0311 | Oil consumption figures for B-2-LS and B-4-LS models. | ||
| View original record | C.T.S. S/W. Rm. Oil Consumption. Cx1/KW10.8.38 I attach hereto figures up to the end of July in respect of B-2-LS and B-4-LS . KW. for Cx. RC4/L9.8.38. RC5/L9.8.38 | ||
| scan0312 | Attaching oil consumption figures for specific trial cars up to the end of July. | ||
| View original record | CES SWDC. 1220 File S/W. Rm. Oil Consumption. Cx1/KW15.8.38 I attach hereto figures to the end of July in respect of Trials Cars Nos. 3-CP 30, 3-CM-87 and GHO-50. Encs. RC1/L9.8.38 RC2/L9838… | ||
| scan0313 | Overhaul and fitting of engines to chassis B.2-LS and B.4-LS, including a comprehensive list of parts used. | ||
| View original record | Rm/CTS. Hd/FHA1/IB.16.8.38. -------- Reference your enquiry regarding engine now fitted to chassis B.2-LS. and B.4-LS. CHASSIS B.2-LS. Engine ex chassis B.149-JY. overhauled as detailed below:- 1… | ||
| scan0314 | Oil consumption for two chassis fitted with spare engines after servicing. | ||
| View original record | To Du 1220 . Oil Consumption With reference to the memo. Cx1/KW.10-8-38. Concerning the two chassis B-2-LS and B-4-LS. Both these cars have been fitted with spare engines, in which case the oil… | ||
| scan0315 | The necessity of continuing to send monthly petrol consumption figures. | ||
| View original record | 1220 S/W. Rm. Petrol Consumption Figures. Cx1/KW5.11.38. Is there any necessity for me to continue sending you these monthly, please ? Cx. Ruel | ||
| scan0316 | To cease sending petrol consumption figures. | ||
| View original record | 1220 W/S. Cx. from Rm. Rm6/R.8.11.38. Petrol Consumption Figures. With reference to Cxl/KW5.11.38., there is no need for you to continue sending us these figures. Rm. | ||
| scan0317 | Oil consumption tests comparing different Aerolite pistons and rings on a 28.G.VI engine. | ||
| View original record | 1220 To By. c. to Da. c. to Da/Jnr. c. to Mx. Rm/WB.2/JH.1/17.3.39. Oil Consumption Tests on 28.G.VI. We have carried out oil consumption tests to determine the comparative values for the following -… | ||
| scan0318 | Oil consumption, air/oil temperatures, and average speed over three sets of test runs. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/WB.2/JH.17.3.39. A. Oil Cons. Av. Air Temp. Av. Oil Temp. Av. Speed. 1st. run. 1244 m.p.g. 5°C. 72°C. 43.2 m.p.h. 2nd. run 1584 5°C. 70°C. 42.4 m.p.h. 3rd. run. 1584 13°C. 78°C. 44.1 m.p.h.… | ||
| scan0319 | Engine oil consumption and 'blow-by' with comparisons between different piston ring types and valve stem designs. | ||
| View original record | 1220 COPY FOR FILES. H Rm. To Rm. Typed. 18.3.39. OIL CONSUMPTION & "BLOW-BY". Herewith replies to your questions concerning the above as far as our records permit. (1) Blow-by with pinned rings ?… | ||
| scan0320 | Chevrolet oil consumption, throttle opening figures, and the status of chrome plating tackle. | ||
| View original record | -2- (4) Chevrolet oil consumption ? After the car had run 5,000 miles the consumption was 3,600 m.p.g. at 41 m.p.h. At 12,000 miles a consumption was taken at an average speed of 45 m.p.h. on Castrol… | ||
| scan0321 | Outlining the procedure for recording oil and petrol consumption on experimental cars. | ||
| View original record | 1220. Rm/FD. Rm.9/ML.5.3.40. OIL CONSUMPTION ON EXPERIMENTAL CARS. After our conversation we should be glad if you would keep a very accurate record of the oil consumption and petrol consumption of… | ||
| scan0322 | Cross-reference note pointing to another file regarding petrol and oil consumption. | ||
| View original record | 1220 See also File No 1249 (Petrol Consumption) for Rm/Wym.4/SW.30.9.40 which deals at the same time with OIL CONSUMPTION. ****** | ||
| scan0323 | Engine specifications, testing procedures, and component rationalisation. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. Rm/CTS. from Rm. Rm.16/ML9.9.40 1. RATIONALISED ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS. When the 8-cylinder engine was built last week, I was told that many errors were found in the L.O.P. I am relying on you… | ||
| scan0324 | Outlining the procedure for oil tests on experimental cars. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Wym. from Rm. Spare Rm.13/ML.29.10.40. OIL TESTS - EXPERIMENTAL CARS. I have been looking at the results of the tests we have been carrying out on our cars; so far they have been rather haphazard… | ||
| scan0325 | Instructions for oil and filter element changes and oil sample testing procedures. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Cont'd. Rm.13/ML.29.10.40. 3.B.50. Start again with clean oil and change element every 3,000 miles. Treat samples as 9.B.V, 4.B.50. This oil is not cleaning up properly. Take a sample test tube… | ||
| scan0326 | Petrol and oil consumption figures for various experimental cars and lorries. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Rn/Wym. 1220 Rn/Wym.6/ET.3.12.40. PETROL AND OIL CONSUMPTION. Herewith a list of petrol and oil consumptions on our Experimental cars and lorries, to date:- Petrol Oil 1-B-50 (Lorry) B.60… | ||
| scan0327 | Table comparing engine component mileage and oil consumption related to connecting rod oil jet holes. | ||
| View original record | 1220 THESE ENGINES HAVE .031 OIL JET HOLES IN CONN.RODS CHASSIS | Oil Consumption M.P.G. | Cyl. Block Mileage | Conn. Rod Mileage | Piston Mileage. | Notes --- 8.B.V. | 1106.4 | 2031 | EW.1764 Wraith… | ||