Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| scan0001 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. regarding a delay in reporting on the examination of engine deposit samples. | ||
| View original record | RESEARCH DEPARTMENT. C. C. Wakefield & Co., Limited. MANUFACTURERS of HIGH CLASS LUBRICANTS. GOVERNING DIRECTOR. LORD WAKEFIELD. MANAGING DIRECTOR. W.R.GRAHAM. DIRECTOR & SECRETARY. J. BROWNE.… | ||
| scan0002 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Limited regarding the analysis of Castrol 'XL' oil and engine deposits from a special test engine. | ||
| View original record | R 81583. RESEARCH DEPARTMENT. TELEPHONES: CENTRAL 3089 (10 LINES.) C. C. Wakefield & Co., Limited. MANUFACTURERS OF HIGH CLASS LUBRICANTS. GOVERNING DIRECTOR, LORD WAKEFIELD. MANAGING DIRECTOR,… | ||
| scan0003 | Chemical analysis of deposit from a crank web and crank journal. | ||
| View original record | 2. Some deposit was taken from the crank web and also from the crank journal. The results of our examination are as under :- Crank Web. Crank Journal. Free Oil 54.00 46.01 Matter insol. in benzene… | ||
| scan0004 | Analysis of deposit from a piston head, detailing its chemical composition. | ||
| View original record | 3. The deposit from the piston head was quite different from the others :- Free Oil 18.31 Sol. in Benzene 2.68 Insol. " 75.31 Mineral Matter 3.70 The Mineral Matter contains :- Silica and insol. 10.42… | ||
| scan0005 | Chemical analysis and conclusion on a deposit found within an engine crankcase, sent by the Chief Chemist of C. C. Wakefield & Co. Limited. | ||
| View original record | 4. Carbon 72.43 Hydrogen 3.33 Oxygen 19.05 Mineral Matter 5.19 The very high oxygen content removes from our minds the possibility that the benzene insoluble contains very much free carbon or coked… | ||
| scan0006 | Request to order a 5-gallon drum of Wakefield's Castrol 'XXL' oil for experimental testing as a substitute for another gear oil. | ||
| View original record | Roy. From Hs/Lid. γ 1583. Hs/Lid.3/MA.15. 3. 32. Will you please order a 5 gall drum of Wakefields Castrol 'XXL' oil, for trying out experimentally as a substitute for Prices Amber 'A' gear oil.… | ||
| scan0007 | Laboratory comparison of Wakefield's Castrol 'XXL' oil and Price's Amber 'A' oil for use in gearboxes and spiral bevel rear axles. | ||
| View original record | R. From Hs/Lid. c. to Sg. Wor. c. to E. Da. c. to Hy. 81583 x967. Hs/Lid.7/MA.18. 3. 32. ALTERNATIVE OIL FOR USE IN GEAR BOXES AND SPIRAL BEVEL REAR AXLES. We have been testing out Wakefields Castrol… | ||
| scan0008 | Mileage test results for 'KKL' oil in experimental car gearboxes and a recommendation for its use. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Lid.7/MA.18.5.32.contd Up to date the following mileage has been completed on 'KKL' oil in Exptl Dept cars and no drawbacks have been encountered. 22-KX. (Gear box) - 7638 miles. 20-KX. (Gear… | ||
| scan0009 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. regarding sending two drums of special oil for engine testing. | ||
| View original record | 81583. BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M. THE KING. C. C. Wakefield & Co. Limited. MANUFACTURERS of High Class Lubricants. GOVERNING DIRECTOR, LORD WAKEFIELD. MANAGING DIRECTOR, W.R.GRAHAM. DIRECTOR & SECRETARY,… | ||
| scan0010 | Requesting an order for a 5-gallon drum of Wakefield's 'XXL' gear oil for testing purposes. | ||
| View original record | Roy. From Hs/Lid. X 1583 Hs/Lid.5/MJ.20.6.32. Re. Alternative Oil For Gearbox & Rear Axle. In connection with our tests to find a suitable alternative lubrication oil for gearboxes and 25 HP. rear… | ||
| scan0011 | Request to order and test Wakefield's special hydraulic shock absorber oil as a potential replacement for Castrol 'F'. | ||
| View original record | Rm O.O. c. Hs/Rm. c. FHC. c. EY/NW. γ 1583. BY.10/G.2.12.32. [Stamp: RECEIVED] Will you kindly order and deliver to the Experimental Department 4 Gallons of Wakefield's special hydraulic shock… | ||
| scan0012 | Internal request to order a 5-gallon drum of 'Castraulic' hydraulic brake fluid from Wakefields. | ||
| View original record | X1583. ROY. from Hs/Rn. Hs/Rn. 2/KT.31.12.32. Will you please order from Wakefields - One 5 gall. drum of their hydraulic brake fluid, which we believe is called "Castraulic". Hs/Rn. | ||
| scan0013 | Letter detailing the examination of a 25HP car engine after a 7,000-mile test using treated XL Oil. | ||
| View original record | 8 1583. Expl. Dept. Hs.2/MA. 11th., January 1933. A.Limb Esq., Messrs. C.C.Wakefield & Co.Ltd., Wakefield House, 30 & 32 Cheapside, LONDON. E.C.2. Dear Limb, We have just examined the 25HP. car which… | ||
| scan0014 | Typed letter discussing upcoming and past tests to determine oil differences in cars or engines. | ||
| View original record | -2- You will of course realise that to make a definite technical report on the difference in oil can only be given after considerable experience and a number of tests on various cars or engines. The… | ||
| scan0015 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. to Rolls-Royce discussing oil tests on a car and an aero engine. | ||
| View original record | BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING 81583. MAKERS OF THE FAMOUS "CASTROL" MOTOR OILS. BY APPOINTMENT TO H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES C. C. Wakefield & Co., Limited. MANUFACTURERS OF HIGH CLASS… | ||
| scan0016 | Reporting on a 10,000-mile test using Wakefield's Special Helmore Oil in car GLN-60. | ||
| View original record | X16583 S/W. To Hs. from Lp. Copy to Wor. Lp.11/LAM.6.3.33. Re: GLN-60. The unit in the above car has now completed over 10,000 miles since fitted, running exclusively on Wakefield's Special Helmore… | ||
| scan0017 | Provision of one gallon of Wakefields Extreme Pressure Lubricant for testing on a new Phantom II axle. | ||
| View original record | X1543 To Mx. from Hs/Lid. Hs/Lid.4/KT.1.11.33. HYPOID AXLE OIL. We are handing you herewith one gallon of Wakefields Extreme Pressure Lubricant for hypoid gears. Will you please arrange to have a… | ||
| scan0018 | Failure of Wakefield's Gearease for axle lubrication and reverting to Whitmore Compound. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from ROY. c. to Hs. X1-83 ROY8/MG1 8.11.33 Wakefield's GEAREASE for Axle Lubrication BY6/G22.9.33 - What is the present position re above, please? You will recollect, in view of the failure we… | ||
| scan0019 | Test report on Hypoid Axle Oil for a Phantom II new rear axle using Wakefields Extreme Pressure Lubricant. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Lid from Mx. X1183? Mx5/T17.11.33. RE. HYPOID AXLE OIL. Hs/Lid4/KT1.11.33. We have tested on the Dynamometer and road a Phantom II new rear axle filled with Wakefields Extreme Pressure Lubricant… | ||
| scan0020 | Use of Wakefield's Gearease for axle lubrication. | ||
| View original record | ROY. c.Hs. x1583 BY/EM4/J.27.11.33. Wakefield's Gearease for Axle Lubrication. With reference to your memo ROY8/MG.18.11.33., in regard to the above, we are still of the opinion that for production… | ||
| scan0021 | Comparing the cost and suitability of Wakefield's Gearease against Whitmore's Compound for axle lubrication. | ||
| View original record | Hs. c. By. KRR83 ROY/GEA.7/EB.29.11.33. WAKEFIELD'S GEAREASE FOR AXLE LUBRICATION. We note from memo BY/EM4/J.27.11.33, that we are to continue to use Whitmore's Compound until it has been thoroughly… | ||
| scan0022 | Letter to C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. inquiring about the effects of mixing gear oils and requesting a specific grease. | ||
| View original record | 81583 Expl. Dept. Hs.7/MJ. 24th. January, 1934. Messrs. C.C.Wakefield & Co. Ltd., Wakefield House, 30 & 32, Cheapside, LONDON.E.C.2. For the attention of Mr. Limb. Dear Limb, We should be pleased if… | ||
| scan0023 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. discussing the properties of new lubricants and experimental greases. | ||
| View original record | 81583 ! MAKERS OF THE FAMOUS “CASTROL” MOTOR OILS. C. C. Wakefield & Co. Limited. MANUFACTURERS of HIGH CLASS LUBRICANTS. GOVERNING DIRECTOR, LORD WAKEFIELD. MANAGING DIRECTOR, W.R.GRAHAM. DIRECTOR &… | ||
| scan0024 | Request to C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. for a sample of E.P. lubricant for comparative bearing tests. | ||
| View original record | 61583 Expl. Dept. Hs.3/MJ. 27th. February 1934. Messrs. C.C.Wakefield & Co. Ltd., Wakefield House, 30 & 32, Cheapside, LONDON.E.C.2. Dear Sirs, We have arranged with Messrs. Ransome & Marles of Newark… | ||
| scan0025 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. arranging for a 5-gallon despatch to Messrs. Ransome & Marles. | ||
| View original record | [BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING] [BY APPOINTMENT TO H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES] [Handwritten: Y 1583] MAKERS OF THE FAMOUS "CASTROL" MOTOR OILS. C. C. Wakefield & Co., Limited. MANUFACTURERS… | ||
| scan0026 | Order for a 5-gallon drum of lubricant for bearing tests by a third party. | ||
| View original record | Y 1583 To Roy. From Hs. Hs.1/MJ.16.3.34. Will you please send an order to Messrs. Wakefields for a 5 gallon drum of Wakefields E.P. Lubricant which we have asked them to forward to Ransome & Marles… | ||
| scan0027 | Requesting a covering order to process an invoice for lubricant from C.C. Wakefield & Co. | ||
| View original record | 61583 Hs. [REDACTED] G/Gn/CTC40/FW15.3.34. We have received an invoice dated March 7th from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd., for 1 x 5 Gallon Drum Wakefield E.P. Lubricant @ 4/9d Gallon, forwarded to… | ||
| scan0028 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. confirming the dispatch of a five-gallon drum of Wakefield E.P. Lubricant. | ||
| View original record | MAKERS OF THE FAMOUS "CASTROL" MOTOR OILS. BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING BY APPOINTMENT TO H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES Roy. C. C. Wakefield & Co., Limited. X1583 MANUFACTURERS OF HIGH CLASS… | ||
| scan0029 | Request for viscosity figures for Wakefield's and Whitfield's EP oils, to be compared with Prices Motorine C. | ||
| View original record | X 1583 Hl.From Hs/Gry. Hs/Gry.15/MA.9.5.34. Wakefield's We have sent you samples of two of Whitfield's EP. Oils and we shall be glad if you will let us have figures of their viscosities as compared… | ||
| scan0030 | Laboratory report cover letter regarding comparative viscosity curves of Wakefield's EP oils and Price's Motorine C. | ||
| View original record | X1583 To Hs/Gry. HL4/AG.11.5.34. Laboratory. Report No.L3027. Re: Samples of Wakefield's "EP" Oils. As requested, we attach herewith comparative viscosity curves of the two Wakefield's EP oils, and… | ||
| scan0031 | Graph of viscosity curves for three different oils, plotting temperature against time of efflux. | ||
| View original record | LABORATORY VISCOSITY CURVES. A - OLD TYPE WAKEFIELD'S "EP" OIL. B - NEW TYPE WAKEFIELD'S "EP" OIL. C - PRICE'S MOTORINE "C". TEMPERATURE IN °C. TIME OF EFFLUX IN SECONDS FROM REDWOOD N°1 VISCOMETER. | ||
| scan0032 | Query regarding the suitability of Castrol 'XXL' oil for Bentley engines during summer. | ||
| View original record | To "Rm" Derby Showrooms Sr/EWP8/MLG.22.5.34 Re: Bentley Would you please let us know whether you consider the use of Castrol "XXL" oil advisable in the Bentley engine during summer time temperature.… | ||
| scan0033 | Use of Castrol XXL oil in a Bentley, advising against its use in winter. | ||
| View original record | W/Paris - Sr. V1583 Hs/Rm.5/KW.24.5.34. Referring to your Sr/EWP8/MLG. 22.5.34. There is no objection to using Castrol XXL oil in the Bentley during the Summer time. The danger of using this oil is… | ||
| scan0034 | Letter to C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. about the failure of their EP oil in rear axle bearing tests due to carbon deposits and wear. | ||
| View original record | X/583 Exptl. Dept. HS/Gry.8/KW. 25th May, 1934. Messrs. C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd., Wakefield House, 30/32, Cheapside, LONDON. E.C.2. Dear Sirs, Some time ago you sent to Messrs. Ransome & Marles 5… | ||
| scan0035 | Telegram confirming the dispatch of a five-gallon drum of Castrol Aero C Heavy oil via passenger train. | ||
| View original record | POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS. B or C Charges to pay s. d. TIME OF RECEIPT 4 p From... If there is doubt about the accuracy of any part of this telegram ring "Telegrams delivery for Enquiry" or call at the… | ||
| scan0036 | Letter to C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. requesting the supply of 15 gallons of Aero 'C' Heavy Oil for a car at Ulster. | ||
| View original record | 21583 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.3/KW. 30th July, 1934. Messrs. C. Wakefield & Co.Ltd., Wakefield House, 30 & 32, Cheapside, LONDON, E.C.2. For the attention of A. Limb Esq. Dear Sirs, We have decided to run… | ||
| scan0037 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. confirming the dispatch of 18 gallons of Castrol Aero 'C' Heavy oil. | ||
| View original record | BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING MAKERS OF THE FAMOUS "CASTROL" MOTOR OILS. BY APPOINTMENT TO H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES X1583 C. C. Wakefield & Co. Limited. MANUFACTURERS OF HIGH CLASS… | ||
| scan0038 | Requesting an order of 'Hi Press' oil from Wakefields for testing in hypoid axles. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. x1583 Hs/Gry.8/KW.18.9.34. Will you please order for us from Wakefields one 5 gallon drum of their "Hi Press" oil. We have a very favourable report of this oil from the ball bearing companies,… | ||
| scan0039 | Testing of Wakefield's Hi Press oil for hypoid axles. | ||
| View original record | X1583 To Mx. c. to Wor. Hs/Gry.18/KW.27.9.34. Oils for Hypoid Axles. This is to confirm our asking you to run a 40/50 axle right from the start on Wakefield's Hi Press oil and then let us know after… | ||
| scan0040 | Requesting an order for 10 gallons of Wakefield's 'Hi-Press' Oil. | ||
| View original record | X1583 To Roy. Hs/Gry.2/KW.25.10.34. Will you please order a further 10 gallons of Wakefield's "Hi-Press" Oil. Hs/Gry. | ||
| scan0041 | Request to order and despatch 30 gallons of Wakefield's CW engine oil to an address in France. | ||
| View original record | v1583 To Roy: Hs/GWH.18/KW.25.10.34: 21-G-IV. Will you please order 30 gallons of Wakefield's CW. engine oil, and have same despatched direct to :- G.W. Hancock, Hotel de France, Chatearoux, Indre,… | ||
| scan0042 | Confirming a request to run a dynamometer test on Hi Press oil for a 40/50 gearbox. | ||
| View original record | X1583 To Mx. Hs/Gry/24/KW.1.11.34. Gearbox Oils. Just to confirm our asking you to run a 40/50 gearbox dynamometer test on Hi Press oil for which purpose we have sent one gallon to Mr. Hare. Hs/Gry. | ||
| scan0043 | Letter to Mr. Massey detailing the running and results of tests on Hi Press and C.W. oils. | ||
| View original record | Beeston 54647 41583 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Gry.10/KW. 3rd November, 1934. R.J.W. Massey, Esq., 10, Middleton Crescent, Beeston, Notts. Dear Mr. Massey, Mr. Hives has asked me to let you know of the running… | ||
| scan0044 | Cold weather starting issues and proposing tests on various thin oils. | ||
| View original record | x1583 To Hs/FD. Hs/Rm.14/KW.12.11.34. With the existing starter motor the Bentley cannot be turned over with standard oils in cold weather. We are therefore recommending thin oils in the Instruction… | ||
| scan0045 | Requesting an order for various winter oils for use in experimental cars. | ||
| View original record | x1583 To Roy. Hs/FD.15/KW.13.11.34. Winter Oils. Will you please order the following oils for use in the Experimental cars :- 50 galls. Wakefield's CW. 10 " Shell Single. 10 " Motorine AF. 10 "… | ||
| scan0046 | Letter to The Rover Company Ltd. discussing high pressure lubricants for hypoid axles. | ||
| View original record | X 1583 Exptl. Dept. HSZRm.14/KW. 22nd November, 1934. Captain S.B. Wilks, Managing Director, The Rover Company Ltd., COVENTRY. Dear Capt. Wilks, Referring to High Pressure Lubricants, throughout our… | ||
| scan0047 | Internal order request for one gallon of Wakefield's Special Gear Oil S for experimental 25 HP cars. | ||
| View original record | X1583 To Roy: Hs/FJH.14/KW.15.1.35. Will you please order :- 1 Gallon of Wakefield's Special Gear Oil S. for use on Experimental 25 HP. cars. Order No. 54305. Hs/F.J.Hardy. | ||
| scan0048 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. regarding the discontinuation of an oil and a recommended replacement. | ||
| View original record | 41583 BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING MAKERS OF THE FAMOUS "CASTROL" MOTOR OILS. BY APPOINTMENT TO H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES C. C. Wakefield & Co., Limited. MANUFACTURERS of High Class… | ||
| scan0049 | Inquiry to C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. about the composition of 'CW' Oil. | ||
| View original record | 6583 Exptl. Dept. Hs/GWH.15/KW. 5th February, 1935. Messrs. C.C. Wakefield & Co.Ltd., Wakefield House, 30 & 32, Cheapside, London, E.C.2. For the attention of Mr. Limb. Dear Sirs, We should be very… | ||
| scan0050 | Letter from C. C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd confirming that Castrol CW is a straight mineral oil. | ||
| View original record | γ1583 BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING MAKERS OF THE FAMOUS “CASTROL” MOTOR OILS. BY APPOINTMENT TO H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES C. C. Wakefield & Co., Limited. MANUFACTURERS OF High Class… | ||
| scan0051 | Letter to Messrs. C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. requesting a supply of a thinner gearbox oil with similar properties to their 'Hi-Press' oil. | ||
| View original record | x1583 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Gry.1/KW. 16th February, 1935. Messrs. C.C. Wakefield & Co.Ltd., Wakefield House, 30 & 32, Cheapside, London, E.C.2. Dear Sirs, Re "Hi-Press" Oil. Owing to the results we have so… | ||
| scan0052 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. regarding the supply of CASTROL HI-PRESS oil for experimentation. | ||
| View original record | MAKERS OF THE FAMOUS "CASTROL" MOTOR OILS., BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING BY APPOINTMENT TO H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES C. C. Wakefield & Co. Limited. MANUFACTURERS OF HIGH CLASS LUBRICANTS.… | ||
| scan0053 | Letter from Vacuum Oil Company regarding Mobiloil recommendations and their new 'Clearosol' refining process for 1935 models. | ||
| View original record | X1583 WE DO NOT HOLD OURSELVES RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSSES OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM DELAY IN FILLING ORDERS CAUSED BY STORM, STRIKES, FIRE, DIFFERENCES WITH WORKMEN OR ANY CAUSE BEYOND OUR CONTROL Vacuum… | ||
| scan0054 | Table of lubrication recommendations from Vacuum Oil Company, Ltd. for 1935 models. | ||
| View original record | February, 1935. L U B R I C A T I O N. RECOMMENDATIONS OF VACUUM OIL COMPANY, LTD., FOR 1935 MODELS. S U M M E R. W I N T E R. Engine. Gear Box. Back Axle. Engine. Gear Box. Back Axle. Bentley (3½… | ||
| scan0055 | Advance information for automobile manufacturers regarding the new Mobiloil Clearosol Process. | ||
| View original record | FORM C21-670 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT AUTOMOTIVE SECTION VACUUM OIL COMPANY, LTD. CAXTON HOUSE, WESTMINSTER, LONDON, S.W.1. ADVANCE INFORMATION FOR AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURERS. MOBILOIL (Clearosol Process)… | ||
| scan0056 | The benefits of a new oil refining process, named the Clearosol process, for improving engine cleanliness and oil stability. | ||
| View original record | No. 2. 1 operation at high temperatures. The internal cleanliness of engines is thus remarkably improved, even after long usage. The use of excessive quantities of sulphuric acid during oil refining… | ||
| scan0057 | Improvements in motor oil, focusing on valve sticking, carbon deposits, and viscosity. | ||
| View original record | No. 3. traction treatment is seen in the almost complete elimination of the green appearance of the oils when examined by reflected light. This is due to the removal of those impurities that… | ||
| scan0058 | Comparison of Mobiloil grades, highlighting the advantages of the Clearosol Process in terms of viscosity and reduced oxidation. | ||
| View original record | No. 4. WINTER GRADES. Mobiloil "A" | Average | Ordinary (Clearosol Process) | High Grade Motor Oil. | Motor Oil. ---------------------------|-------------------------|------------- Viscosity @ 70°F… | ||
| scan0059 | From Vacuum Oil Company Limited regarding changes to Mobiloil grades and distribution. | ||
| View original record | No. 5. but announcements to the public will not be made until adequate quantities are generally available at Garages and Filling Stations. Selling prices remain as formerly. Grades in Distribution.… | ||
| scan0060 | Requesting views on the new Patent Castrol Oil following its successful 10,000-mile test. | ||
| View original record | S/W Hs γ 2465. C1/09.3.35 Re OIL ------- We have received a letter from Mr.Limb of Wakefields saying that you have approved of the new Patent Castrol Oil, after having tested it for 10,000 miles, and… | ||
| scan0061 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. regarding the renaming of Castrol engine oils to 'Wakefield Patent Castrol'. | ||
| View original record | 81583, BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING MAKERS OF THE FAMOUS "CASTROL" MOTOR OILS: BY APPOINTMENT TO H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES C. C. Wakefield & Co., Limited. MANUFACTURERS OF High Class… | ||
| scan0062 | Request to order 40 gallons of Wakefield's Tonic XL Oil for the Chateauroux Depot. | ||
| View original record | <1583 To Roy. Hs/GWH.21/KW.14.3.35. Will you please order 40 gallons of Wakefield's Tonic XL Oil for Chateauroux Depot. We expect to arrive there in approximately 10 days' time, and shall require the… | ||
| scan0063 | Company's skeptical position on new oil grades and claims made by oil companies. | ||
| View original record | 82465 To C. From Hs. Hs.3/MJ.26.3.35. Re. OILS. Replying to C.1/C.9.3.35 and C.8/C.21.3.35. At the present time all the Oil Companies are announcing new grades with wonderful advantages. We do not… | ||
| scan0064 | To Roy regarding a delay in the delivery of Tonic XL oil to Chateauroux. | ||
| View original record | To Roy: X1583 Hs/Rm.16/KW. 8.4.35. Hancock reports that the Tonic XL oil has not yet arrived at Chateauroux. Mr. Alvey is dealing with the matter, and we should be glad if you would ensure that the… | ||
| scan0065 | The testing and failures of various extreme pressure lubricants for rear axles and gearboxes. | ||
| View original record | To E. C. to SG. C. to HSR. C. to C. C. to EV. C. to DB. C. to Dr. C. to Eft. C. to Hx. X1231 Ha/Gry.2/KR.29.6.35. Extreme Pressure Lubricants. We have to use an extreme pressure lubricant for the… | ||
| scan0066 | The performance testing of a lubricant oil for standardisation in various axles and gearboxes. | ||
| View original record | -2- Ha/Gry.2/KW. 20.6.35. It remained to show whether the oil had extreme pressure lubricant properties. Two production 40/50 rear axles ran their normal dynamometer test on this lubricant and were… | ||
| scan0067 | Letter to C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. requesting a chemist's analysis of a sludge sample from a crankpin. | ||
| View original record | (123) HS/Rm.6/KW. Exptl. Dept. 9th July, 1935. Messrs. C.C. Wakefield & Co.Ltd., Wakefield House, 30-32, Cheapside, LONDON, E.C.2. For the attention of Mr. Llewellyn. Dear Sirs, We should be glad to… | ||
| scan0068 | Letter from C. C. Wakefield & Co. regarding a laboratory report on a crank pin sludge sample. | ||
| View original record | BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING BY APPOINTMENT TO H.R.H THE PRINCE OF WALES Makers of the Famous “PATENT CASTROL” Motor Oils. C. C. Wakefield & Co., Limited MANUFACTURERS OF HIGH CLASS… | ||
| scan0069 | Laboratory report detailing the chemical analysis of sludge from a crank pin. | ||
| View original record | LABORATORY REPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE SLUDGE FROM CRANK PIN Soft black deposit containing free metal. Oil soluble in 40. P.E. 23.5% Oxidised oil sol. in Benzene 1.4% Other combustible matter 7.7%… | ||
| scan0070 | Letter to C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. inquiring about standardizing Hi-Press Oil for the Bentley hypoid rear axle. | ||
| View original record | X123/ Exptl. Dept. Hs/Gry.2/KW. 30th August,1935. Messrs. C.C. Wakefield & Co.Ltd., Wakefield House, 30 & 32, Cheapside, LONDON, E.C.2. Dear Sirs, As we are contemplating standardising your Hi-Press… | ||
| scan0071 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. to Rolls-Royce regarding standardising gear oil for the Bentley hypoid rear axle. | ||
| View original record | BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING X1231 Makers of the Famous "PATENT CASTROL" Motor Oils. BY APPOINTMENT TO H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES C. C. Wakefield & Co., Limited. MANUFACTURERS OF High Class… | ||
| scan0072 | Standardisation of Wakefield's Hi-Press oil for the rear axle. | ||
| View original record | RR 755B (5H) (69654. 19-9-34) BM. 3/1832/5. COMPLETED 4.9.35. BENTLEY STANDARDISATION of PARTS. Description of Parts. WAKEFIELD'S HI-PRESS OIL FOR REAR AXLE. Origin. Easier to.obtain and cheaper.… | ||
| scan0073 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. regarding the stability and European distribution of Castrol Hi-Press gear oil. | ||
| View original record | MAKERS OF THE FAMOUS “CASTROL” MOTOR OILS. C. C. Wakefield & Co., Limited. MANUFACTURERS OF HIGH CLASS LUBRICANTS. Wakefield House, 30 & 32, Cheapside, London, E.C.2. GOVERNING DIRECTOR, LORD… | ||
| scan0074 | Letter to an oil company regarding sludge formation in a gearbox and the unsuitability of their Hi-Press oil. | ||
| View original record | X1231 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Gry.15/KW. 27th September,1935. Messrs. C.C. Wakefield & Co.Ltd., Wakefield House, 30-32 Cheapside, LONDON, E.C.2. For the attention of Mr. Evans. Dear Sirs, We are sending you a… | ||
| scan0075 | Letter from lubricant manufacturer C.C. Wakefield & Co. regarding a sludge sample collected from a gearbox. | ||
| View original record | X1231 BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING Makers of the Famous "PATENT CASTROL" Motor Oils. BY APPOINTMENT TO H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES C. C. Wakefield & Co., Limited. MANUFACTURERS OF HIGH CLASS… | ||
| scan0076 | Return advice note for an incorrectly ordered 10-gallon drum of Wakefield Castrol oil to be exchanged. | ||
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| scan0077 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. to Rolls Royce providing an analysis of a soft black deposit sample. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: Mrs Wilkinson Please acknowledge BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING MAKERS OF THE FAMOUS PATENT "CASTROL" MOTOR OILS. BY APPOINTMENT TO H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES C. C. Wakefield &… | ||
| scan0078 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. detailing the chemical analysis of mineral matter. | ||
| View original record | -2- Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd. 17th October, 1935. You will observe that the mineral matter is 60% approximately, consequently there is not much left for oil decomposition products. It is interesting to… | ||
| scan0079 | Letter to C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. acknowledging receipt of a deposit analysis. | ||
| View original record | X1231 Exptl. Dept. HS/Rm.15/KW. 18th October, 1935. Messrs. C.C. Wakefield & Co.Ltd., Research Dept., Hayes, Middlesex. For the attention of Mr. E.A. Evans. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of… | ||
| scan0080 | Letter from Wakefield & Co. regarding the supply of PATENT CASTROL XL oil for testing by Rolls-Royce in France. | ||
| View original record | <1231 From Wakefield House, Cheapside, London, E.C. 2. To R. J. W. Massey, Esq. When replying please quote Ref. initials. CJC/MGH VERY URGENT 23rd October, 1935. MOTOR DEPARTMENT (MANUFACTURERS) Dear… | ||
| scan0081 | Letter from a Castrol representative concerning an analysis of gearbox sludge. | ||
| View original record | REPRESENTING- Patent Castrol REGD. R. J. W. MASSEY TELEPHONE: 54647 BEESTON 10, MIDDLETON CRESCENT. BEESTON, NOTTS. Twentyninth, October, 1 9 3 5. Messrs, ROLLS-ROYCE Ltd: Derby. Dear Sirs, For the… | ||
| scan0082 | Copy of a letter from E.A. Evans Esq. detailing the chemical analysis of a soft black deposit sample. | ||
| View original record | Copy of letter written by E.A.Evans Esq.to Messrs.Rolls Royce Ltd., Derby. For the attention of Mr.Rowbotham. Dear Sirs, We have examined the sample of soft black deposit which you showed me when I… | ||
| scan0083 | Analysis of a sludge sample from a gearbox run on Castrol Hi-Press Light. | ||
| View original record | x1231 COPY. GRAY Sample of sludge from gearbox run on CASTROL HI-PRESS LIGHT. .......... Very small sample. Soft black deposit. Oil sol. in 40 Pet. Ether = 48.3% Oxid. oil sol. in benzene = 2.0% Other… | ||
| scan0084 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. regarding an invoice for a drum of PATENT CASTROL XL oil. | ||
| View original record | Copy. C.C.WAKEFIELD & CO.LTD. WAKEFIELD HOUSE. 30 & 32 CHEAPSIDE. LONDON E.C.2. Our Ref.CJC/MGH Your Ref.G/Cam/CA.7/JM. 1st November 1935. Messrs.Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. Dear Sirs, We thank you for… | ||
| scan0085 | Payment of an invoice for Castrol motor oil from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: Miss Wilkinson Write & say we agree. Give Bentley O/N. Typed: Hs/Rm. G/Cam/CA.25/DW.4.11.35. We have an invoice from C.C.Wakefield & Co.Ltd., dated 16th ulto., on which we are charged 10d… | ||
| scan0086 | Letter from the Experimental Department inquiring about acquiring a pressure greasing unit. | ||
| View original record | X123 / Exptl. Dept. HS/Rm.12/KW. 9th November, 1935. A. Limb Esq., Messrs. C. Wakefield & Co.Ltd., Wakefield House, 30 & 32, Cheapside, LONDON, E.C.2. Dear Limb, I was in a garage the other day and I… | ||
| scan0087 | Letter from Wakefield House to Mr. Robotham regarding a discussion on greasing equipment. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: CITY 4411. X1231 Wakefield House, Cheapside, London, E.C.2. 11th November, 1935. W. A. Robotham, Esq., Exptl. Dept., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited, DERBY. Dear Robotham, I am pleased to have… | ||
| scan0088 | Official order for a drum of Castrol 'XL' Motor Oil. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. c. to G/Cam. X1231 / Hs/Rm.5/KW.12.11.35. G/Cam/CA.25/DW.4.11.35. Will you please pass an official order to Messrs. C.C. Wakefield & Co.Ltd., for 1 Drum of Patent Castrol "XL" Motor Oil,… | ||
| scan0089 | Invoice from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. for Castrol oil and requesting an official order be issued for payment. | ||
| View original record | Hs. G/Cam/CA.37/KI.12.12.35. We have an invoice from C.C.Wakefield & Co.Ltd. dated the 7th instant on which we are charged 22/-d. the lot for 30 Kilos of Castrol Hi-Press Gear Oil, which they sent… | ||
| scan0090 | Requesting a covering order for Castrol Hi-Press Gear Oil supplied to Chateauroux, France. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. c. to G/Cam. X1231 Hs/GWH.15/KW.13.12.35. G/Cam/CA.37/KI.12.12.35. Messrs. Wakefield supplied 30 Kilos of Castrol Hi-Press Gear Oil to Chateauroux, France, on the 7th inst. Will you please… | ||
| scan0091 | Invoice from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. for a chassis lubricator, with a handwritten instruction to return the item. | ||
| View original record | K.W. Write & say that we are returning this lubricator. Rm Hs. G/Cam/CA.14/DW.20.1.36. We have an invoice from C.C.Wakefield & Co.Ltd., dated 10th instant, on which we are charged £43/5/- less 20% for… | ||
| scan0092 | Return of a Type 20 F/B Chassis Lubricator and instruction not to pay the invoice. | ||
| View original record | X1231 ? To G/Cam. Hs/Rm.3/KW.23.1.36. G/Cam./CA.14/DW.20.1.36. With regard to the Type 20 F/B Chassis Lubricator with Gun mentioned in the above memo., will you please note that this is being returned… | ||
| scan0093 | Return of a trial Type 20 F/B Chassis Lubricator to C.C. Wakefield & Co.Ltd as it was unsuitable. | ||
| View original record | To D/BP. c. to G/Mt. X123) Hs/FD.11/KW.23.1.36. despatch :- We are sending into the Stores for 1. Type 20 F/B. Chassis Lubricator with Gun. Will you please have this despatched to Messrs. C.C.… | ||
| scan0094 | Comparison of oils and fluid capacities for various components of the Phantom II and Phantom III chassis. | ||
| View original record | To By/Cgh. X1231 Hs/FD.3/KW.12.2.36. Phantom III Chassis - Oils. m x1225 Replying to By/Cgh.4/G.10.2.36, herewith are the oils used on Ph.III chassis compared with Ph.II :- | | Ph.II | Capacity |… | ||
| scan0095 | Confirming an order of Castrol XXL oil for experimental work on a 4 1/4 litre Bentley. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. X1231 Hs/CTS.4/KW.14.2.36. This is to confirm that you will order 1. 10-gallon drum of Castrol XXL for experimental work on 4¼ litre Bentley. We have obtained 2 gallons of Castrol XXL from… | ||
| scan0096 | Urgent internal memo requesting an order of Wakefield's Castrol XXL oil. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. x1231 Hs/CTS.2/KW.3.3.36. Will you please order one 10 gallon drum of Wakefield's Castrol XXL oil. This is urgently required. Hs/C.T.Salt. | ||
| scan0097 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. proposing a collaborative test of an E.P. lubricant. | ||
| View original record | BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING Makers of the Famous “PATENT CASTROL” Motor Oils. BY APPOINTMENT TO H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES C. C. Wakefield & Co., Limited. MANUFACTURERS OF HIGH CLASS… | ||
| scan0098 | Letter to C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. discussing engine lubrication, thin oils, and bearing materials. | ||
| View original record | X1231 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.4/KW. 31st March, 1936. E.A. Evans, Esq., Messrs. C.C. Wakefield & Co.Ltd., Research Dept., Hayes, Middlesex. Dear Mr. Evans, Many thanks for your letter of the 26th inst. At… | ||
| scan0099 | Invoice for oil from an external supplier, with a handwritten query about internal sourcing. | ||
| View original record | Hs. G. to Roy G/Cam/AA46/NR.1.4.36 We are in receipt of an invoice from Sanderson & Holmes, Ltd. for the following:- 2-galls. X.X.L. Oil 15. 4 2-galls. C.W. " 12. 6 ------- 1. 7. 10 Less 10% 2. 9… | ||
| scan0100 | Internal request to place an official order for two types of oil from Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. c. to G/Cam. X1231 Hs/Rm.16/KW.3.4.36. G/Cam/AA46/NR.1.4.36. Will you please pass an official order to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd., for - 2 gallons of X.X.L. Oil 15. 4d. 2 " " C.W. Oil 12.… | ||
| scan0101 | Request for engine oil viscosity charts sent to Messrs. C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | X123) Exptl. Dept. Hs/Mths.11/KW. 21st April, 1936. Messrs. C.C. Wakefield & Co.Ltd., Wakefield House, 30-32, Cheapside, LONDON, E.C.2. Dear Sirs, Would you please supply us with charts showing the… | ||
| scan0102 | Request to order 5 gallons of Wakefield's 'Castraulic' Oil. | ||
| View original record | x1231 To Roy. Hs/Gry.19/KW.24.4.36. Will you please order for us 5 gallons of Wakefield's "Castraulic" Oil. Hs/Gry. | ||
| scan0103 | Laboratory report on the distillation analysis of 'Castraulic' Brake Fluid from Wakefield and Co. | ||
| View original record | X123/ To Hs/Gry. HL1/AG.25.4.36. Laboratory. Report No.L4082. Re: Sample of "Castraulic" Brake Fluid ex Wakefield and Co. Distillation of the above sample yields 46%, by volume, of distillate boiling… | ||
| scan0104 | Issue with solidified rear axle oil for the Phantom II chassis and recommending a different lubricant. | ||
| View original record | c to Hs. X2231 Hd/SB30/HR.28.5.36. Handwritten: Gry. This seems rather serious Rm re REAR AXLE OIL. Phantom II Chassis. ------------------- We would draw your attention to the fact that in No. VIII… | ||
| scan0105 | Letter to an oil supplier regarding the failure of Hi-Press oil during a high-temperature test on heavily loaded hypoid gears. | ||
| View original record | X 1231 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Gry.10/KW. 3rd June, 1936. Messrs. C.C. Wakefield & Co.Ltd., Wakefield House, 30/32, Cheapside, LONDON, E.C.2. For the attention of Mr. Evans. Dear Sirs, We are sending you a… | ||
| scan0106 | Letter from C. C. Wakefield & Co. confirming receipt of a sample of used Castrol Hi-Press for laboratory examination. | ||
| View original record | X1231 BY APPOINTMENT. Makers of the Famous "PATENT CASTROL" Motor Oils. C. C. Wakefield & Co. Limited. MANUFACTURERS of HIGH CLASS LUBRICANTS. GOVERNING DIRECTOR, VISCOUNT WAKEFIELD OF HYTHE. MANAGING… | ||
| scan0107 | Letter to a lubricant supplier about high gearbox temperatures in a Phantom III chassis and the need for a suitable extreme pressure lubricant. | ||
| View original record | < 1231 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.10/KW. 27th June, 1936. Messrs. C.C. Wakefield & Co.Ltd., Wakefield House, 30/32, Cheapside, LONDON, E.C.2. For the attention of Mr. Evans. Dear Sirs, Massey was over here… | ||
| scan0108 | Invoice from Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. for Castrol oil and a request for an order to be issued for payment. | ||
| View original record | Hs. 7D G/Cam/CA.16/JM.8.9.36. We have an invoice from Sanderson & Holmes Ltd., dated 26th. ulto, on which we are charged 8/8d. per gallon less 10% for 2 - 1 gallon cans of Castrol X.X.L, which they… | ||
| scan0109 | Recommendation for an alternative steering oil for Phantom III & 25/30 HP models. | ||
| View original record | X/231 To Hd. (FOR DEPOT SHEET). c. to By. (FOR INSTRUCTIONS). Hs/Gry.4/KW.9.9.36. Phantom III & 25/30 HP. Steerings. In view of the impossibility of obtaining Price's Amber 'B' Oil anywhere other than… | ||
| scan0110 | Requesting an official order for 2 gallons of Castrol XXL Oil. | ||
| View original record | X1231 To Roy. c. to G/Cam. Hs/FD.19/KW.9.9.36. G/Cam/CA.16/JM.8.9.36. Will you please pass an official order to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. for 2 gallons of Castrol XXL Oil, which was collected by… | ||
| scan0111 | Urgent request to order 50 gallons of Castrol XL oil for a 10,000-mile test at Chateauroux. | ||
| View original record | X1231/ To Roy. Hs/GWH.23/KW.10.9.36. Will you please order 50 gallons of Castrol XL for use at Chateauroux on 10,000 miles test. This is rather urgent. Hs/G.W.Hancock. | ||
| scan0112 | Oil filter sludge issues on the Phantom III car when using Price's Motorine 'C' oil, with a recommendation to use Castrol 'XL' oil. | ||
| View original record | X 1231 To By. c. to Sg. c. to Wor. c. to E. c. to Mx. Hs/Rm.11/Kw.21.9.36. Oil for the Phantom III Car. Trouble has been experienced on Phantom III's in customers' hands owing to the filter for the… | ||
| scan0113 | Recommendation to use Wakefield's Castrol 'XL' engine oil for the Phantom III chassis due to sludge issues with Price's Motorine 'C'. | ||
| View original record | X123 / BY.E/G.23.9.36. e . Hs/Rm. PHANTOM 111 CHASSIS - RE: TYPE OF ENGINE OIL. The Experimental Department have been running Castrol 'XL' oil on the Phantom 111 experimental cars, and with this no… | ||
| scan0114 | Request for six blank oil viscosity charts from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | X1231 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Mths.10/KW. 1st October, 1936. Messrs. C.C. Wakefield & Co.Ltd., Wakefield House, 30/32, Cheapside, London, E.C.2. For the attention of Mr. E.A. Evans. Dear Sirs, We should be… | ||
| scan0115 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. regarding a request for viscosity charts. | ||
| View original record | X1231 BY APPOINTMENT. Makers of the Famous "PATENT CASTROL" Motor Oils. C. C. Wakefield & Co., Limited. MANUFACTURERS OF High Class LUBRICANTS. Wakefield House, 30&32, Cheapside, London, E.C.2.… | ||
| scan0116 | Requesting the use of Hi-Press oil in Bentley steering boxes following a successful trial. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/FD. X1231 Hs/Rm.14/KW.15.10.36. Hi-Press oil was a complete success in Mr. Armstrong's car. Will you please fill Lappin's steering box with it, and also all our Bentley cars. Hs/Rm. | ||
| scan0117 | Requesting viscosity and oil consumption curves for a specific oil from the Laboratory, in reference to a letter from Wakefield's. | ||
| View original record | 1231 Rm/Swdl. Rm11/R.6.11.36. With reference to the attached letter from Wakefield's, will you get hold of this oil and get a viscosity curve on it from the Laboratory, also one on oil consumption.… | ||
| scan0118 | Letter confirming the dispatch of a 5-gallon drum of new PATENT CASTROL CW oil. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: CITY 4411. 1231 Wakefield House, Cheapside, London, E.C.2. 5th November, 1936. W. A. Robotham, Esq., Experimental Department, Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited, DERBY. Dear Mr. Robotham, I have… | ||
| scan0119 | Invoice from Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. for Castrol oil that has not been booked in. | ||
| View original record | 1231 Why not booked in? Rm Rm/FD. C. to G/Mt. C. to Roy/Ms. G/Cam/EM.27/IL.6.11.36. We have received an invoice from Sanderson & Holmes Ltd., Derby, dated August 26th, rendered in respect of 2. 1… | ||
| scan0120 | Letter to C.C. Wakefield & Co., Ltd. requesting a viscosity curve for an oil. | ||
| View original record | 1231 Rm12/R. 6th November, 1936. A. Limb, Esq., Messrs. C.C. Wakefield & Co.,Ltd., Wakefield House, Cheapside, LONDON. E.C. 2. Dear Mr. Limb, Many thanks for your letter of the 5th November. We should… | ||
| scan0121 | Short typed letter acknowledging a request made by Mr. Robotham. | ||
| View original record | 1231. TELEPHONE: CITY 4411. Wakefield House, Cheapside, London, E.C.2. 9th November, 1936. W. A. Robotham, Esq., Experimental Department, Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited, DERBY. Dear Mr. Robotham, I am… | ||
| scan0122 | Letter to C.C. Wakefield & Co.,Ltd. requesting viscosity data for a lighter 'C.W.' oil. | ||
| View original record | 7231 Rm/Mths10/R. 10th November. 1936. Messrs. C.C. Wakefield & Co.,Ltd., Wakefield House, 30 & 32, Cheapside, LONDON. E.C.2. For the attention of Mr. A. Limb. Dear Sirs, With reference to your letter… | ||
| scan0123 | Letter regarding PATENT CASTROL CW being passed along to the Chief Chemist. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: CITY 4411. 1231 Wakefield House, Cheapside, London, E.C.2. 11th November, 1936. W. A. Robotham, Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited, Experimental Department, DERBY. Dear Mr. Robotham, I am… | ||
| scan0124 | Request to book in two 1-gallon cans of Castrol X.X.L. oil. | ||
| View original record | 123) To G/Mt. from Rm/FD. Rm/FD.25/AP.12.11.36. Will you please book in 2 - 1 Gallon Cans of Castrol X.X.L. oil obtained from Messrs Sanderson & Holmes on August 26th. Rm/FD. | ||
| scan0125 | Comparative test report on oil and petrol consumptions for two vehicles using Castrol XL and Mobiloil Artic oils. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. 1231 18.11.36. COMPARATIVE OIL & PETROL CONSUMPTIONS USING CASTROL XL. AND MOBILOIL ARTIC OILS. 32-EX. Car Weight 51c. 0q. 21 lbs. Pistons - std. production. Rings - 2nd. compression L.… | ||
| scan0126 | Comparative report on oil and petrol consumption using Castrol XL and Mobiloil Artic oils. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. 1231 18.11.36. COMPARATIVE OIL & PETROL CONSUMPTIONS USING CASTROL XL. AND MOBILOIL ARTIC OILS. 32-EX. Car Weight 51c. 0q. 21 lbs. Pistons - std. production. Rings - 2nd. compression L.… | ||
| scan0127 | Letter to an oil supplier regarding a suspected change in Hi-Press oil composition causing sludge issues in a Bentley axle. | ||
| View original record | | 2 3 | (Experimental Dept.) Rm/Gry/3/R. 4th December, 1936. Messrs. C.C. Wakefield & Co.,Ltd., Wakefield House, Cheapside, LONDON. E.C.2. For the attention of Mr. A. Limb. Dear Sirs, You will… | ||
| scan0128 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. regarding Castrol Hi-Press lubricant and an upcoming visit. | ||
| View original record | 1231 GRY Makers of the Famous “PATENT CASTROL” Motor Oils. C. C. Wakefield & Co., Limited. MANUFACTURERS OF HIGH CLASS LUBRICANTS. GOVERNING DIRECTOR, VISCOUNT WAKEFIELD OF HYTHE. MANAGING DIRECTOR,… | ||
| scan0129 | Invoice from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. to Rolls-Royce Ltd. for a free test sample of Rolls-Royce E.P. Oil. | ||
| View original record | 1231 BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING BY APPOINTMENT TO H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES B 6969 C. C. Wakefield & Co. Limited. MANUFACTURERS OF HIGH CLASS LUBRICANTS WAKEFIELD HOUSE, 30 & 32,… | ||
| scan0130 | Request to examine and compare the consistency of Shell shock absorber oil with Mobiloil Arctic. | ||
| View original record | 1231 To Hl - Mr. Aspley. Rm/FD.5/JH.21.1.37. We sent into the Lab. some days ago samples of Mobil- Arctic and Shell Shock absorber oil. Will you please have these examined and let me know if the shell… | ||
| scan0131 | Wakefields withdrawing Hi-press oil and replacing it with R.R. EP. oil for testing purposes. | ||
| View original record | 1231 To Rm/FD. from Rm/Gry. Rm/ Gry.7/AP.16.2.37. Wakefields have withdrawn all the Hi-press oil obtainable in this country and have replaced it by what we know as R.R. EP. oil. They are sending us 20… | ||
| scan0132 | New, thinner grade of Wakefield C.W. oil and arranging for its testing on Phantom III cars. | ||
| View original record | 1231 W/S. Cx. from Rm/Gry. Rm. absent. Rm/Gry7/R.17.2.37. WAKEFIELD OILS. We had a visit from Limb of the Wakefield Co. yesterday, and he explained to us that the C.W. oil now obtainable throughout… | ||
| scan0133 | Expressing reluctance towards experimental work on Trials Cars due to reliability concerns and past failures. | ||
| View original record | 1231 S/W. Rm/Gry. Wakefield Oils. Rm/Gry7/R18.2.37 Ox6/KW19.2.37. In reply to your memo we are not at all keen on doing any experimental work with our Trials Cars which is likely to give rise to any… | ||
| scan0134 | The arrival of two 5-gallon drums of Wakefields CW oil and a request for instructions. | ||
| View original record | 1231. Lillie Hall to W. RM. RC2/L/23.2.37. Two 5 gallon drums of Wakefields CW oil have arrived at Lillie Hall for my attention. I understand from Wakefields that you were going to write to me about… | ||
| scan0135 | The use and testing of Wakefield C.W. oil. | ||
| View original record | 1231 W/S. Cx. from Rm/Gry. Rm. Absent. Rm/Gryll/R.23.2.37. WAKEFIELD OIL. In view of what you say in your memo Cx6/KW. 19.2.36., we agree that it will be as well not to try the new C.W. oil in your… | ||
| scan0136 | Experimental use of a specific oil in Trials cars. | ||
| View original record | 1231 W/LH. RC. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry1/R.24.2.37. With regard to your memo RC2/L/23.2.37.. we have corresponded with Cx. about the use of this oil in Trials cars, and he is not willing to use this until… | ||
| scan0137 | Compliments slip from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 1231. BY APPOINTMENT Rm Gray With Compliments of C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. Wakefield House, 30/32, Cheapside. London, E.C.2. Telegraphic Address: "Cheery, Cent. London." Telephones: City 4411. (10… | ||
| scan0138 | Invoice from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd for a free-for-test drum of E.P. Oil. | ||
| View original record | BY APPOINTMENT X9Q65 Telegrams: "CHEERY, CENT, LONDON." Telephone: CITY 4411 (10 LINES) Codes: A.B.C. 5TH EDITION, PREMIER, BENTLEY'S, BROOMHALL, AND PRIVATE. Wakefield House, 30 & 32, Cheapside.… | ||
| scan0139 | Letter to Mr. Massey regarding the results of a gearbox dynamometer test using RR EP oil. | ||
| View original record | 1231 Rm/Gry3/R. 5th March, 1937. R.J.W. Massey, Esq., 10, Middleton Crescent, Beeston, NOTTS: Dear Mr. Massey, We finished this morning the gearbox dynamometer test using some of the last 15 gallons… | ||
| scan0140 | Letter regarding engine oil pressure and the proposed use of Castrol XXL oil for the Paris Trials Car, chassis B.8.GA. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: P. Lee Copy to see 1231 1245 To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby............ Rm/Swdl Copy to .......... Rm/Gry. Levallois Sr/VA5/ET.22.3.37 Re: CHASSIS B.8.GA - PARIS TRIALS CAR Engine oil… | ||
| scan0141 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. discussing the chemical analysis of vermillion colouring on pinions. | ||
| View original record | 1231 BY APPOINTMENT Makers of the Famous “PATENT CASTROL” Motor Oils. C. C. Wakefield & Co., Limited. MANUFACTURERS OF HIGH CLASS LUBRICANTS. GOVERNING DIRECTOR, VISCOUNT WAKEFIELD OF HYTHE. MANAGING… | ||
| scan0142 | Letter to C.C. Wakefield & Co. discussing Vermillion colouring in gearboxes and a failed ball bearing. | ||
| View original record | 1231? Rm/Gry5/R. 23rd April, 1937. Messrs. C.C. Wakefield & Co.,Ltd., Research Department, 30 & 32, Cheapside, LONDON. E.C. 2. (For the attention of Mr. E.A. Evans.) Dear Sirs, Thank you for your… | ||
| scan0143 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. regarding the development and chemical composition of Castrol Hi-Press E.P. lubricants. | ||
| View original record | 1231 BY APPOINTMENT Makers of the Famous "PATENT CASTROL" Motor Oils. C.C. Wakefield & Co., Limited. MANUFACTURERS OF HIGH CLASS LUBRICANTS. GOVERNING DIRECTOR, VISCOUNT WAKEFIELD OF HYTHE. MANAGING… | ||
| scan0144 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd discussing the properties and applications of Castrol Hi-Press and Hypoy lubricants. | ||
| View original record | -2- Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Ltd. 28th May, 1937. For most purposes Castrol Hi-Press as now constituted meets the general requirements. Naturally there must be some little overlapping when a new product… | ||
| scan0145 | Letter to C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. requesting data on Extreme Pressure Lubricants. | ||
| View original record | 1231 31st. May 1937 Rm/Gry.7/AP. Messrs C.C.Wakefield & Co.Ltd., Research Department, Hayes, MIDDLESEX. For the attention of Mr.E.A.Evans. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of May 28th.,… | ||
| scan0146 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. enclosing a report from the American Petroleum Institute on sump draining. | ||
| View original record | 1231 Makers of the Famous “PATENT CASTROL” Motor Oils. C. C. Wakefield & Co., Limited. MANUFACTURERS OF HIGH CLASS LUBRICANTS. Wakefield House. 30&32, Cheapside, London, E.C.2. GOVERNING DIRECTOR.… | ||
| scan0147 | Recommended practice and reasons for crankcase oil changes in passenger cars for winter and summer conditions. | ||
| View original record | Recommended Practice For Crankcase-Oil Change in Passenger Motor Cars* Winter The severity and duration of cold weather, the number of engine starts in a given period, and the amount of idling largely… | ||
| scan0148 | The reasons for and cost-effectiveness of frequent crankcase draining and oil changes. | ||
| View original record | Winter operating conditions also tend to promote dilution of crankcase oil by unvaporized fuel. In intermittent service, automatic chokes may remain in operation during the entire run so that rich… | ||
| scan0149 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. regarding the film rupture strength of lubricants. | ||
| View original record | BY APPOINTMENT Makers of the Famous “PATENT CASTROL” Motor Oils. 1231 C. C. Wakefield & Co., Limited. MANUFACTURERS OF HIGH CLASS LUBRICANTS. GOVERNING DIRECTOR, VISCOUNT WAKEFIELD OF HYTHE. MANAGING… | ||
| scan0150 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Limited regarding the unavailability of the S.A.E. machine and specifications for Hypoy lubricant. | ||
| View original record | -2- Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited. 4th June, 1937. aware that the S.A.E. machine is not yet available. A certain number of experimental machines have been made. We have had to rely upon some of our… | ||
| scan0151 | Request to send two 20-gallon drums of Castrol C.W. to Mr. Hancock in Chateauroux, France. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. c. to G/JWH. 123/ Rm/FD.21/JH.24.6.37. Will you please have 2 - 20 gall. drums of Castrol C.W. sent direct to Mr. Hancock, Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France, as soon as possible.… | ||
| scan0152 | Message regarding an unreceived 40-gallon oil order for Chateauroux. | ||
| View original record | 12-3/ CHEERY, CENT, LONDON. 40 GALLON ORDER C.W. OIL TO CHATEAUROUX NOT YET RECEIVED. GRYLLS. ROYCAR. | ||
| scan0153 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. confirming the urgent dispatch of a 40-gallon barrel of Castrol oil. | ||
| View original record | 1231 BY APPOINTMENT. Makers of the Famous “PATENT CASTROL” Motor Oils. C. C. Wakefield & Co. Limited. MANUFACTURERS OF HIGH CLASS LUBRICANTS. GOVERNING DIRECTOR. VISCOUNT WAKEFIELD OF HYTHE. MANAGING… | ||
| scan0154 | Letter to C.C. Wakefield & Co. regarding an oil failure during axle gear tests. | ||
| View original record | 1231 Rm/Gry2/R. 11th August, 1937. Messrs. C.C. Wakefield & Co., Limited, Research Dept., Wakefield House, 30 & 32, Cheapside, E.C.2. For the attention of Mr. E.A. Evans. Dear Sirs, We rang up Massey… | ||
| scan0155 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. acknowledging a previous letter and a sample for examination. | ||
| View original record | 1231 BY APPOINTMENT. Makers of the Famous "PATENT CASTROL" Motor Oils. C. C. Wakefield & Co., Limited. MANUFACTURERS of High Class LUBRICANTS. GOVERNING DIRECTOR. VISCOUNT WAKEFIELD OF HYTHE. MANAGING… | ||
| scan0156 | To temporarily halt the use of a specific batch of Wakefield Hi Press Oil for rear axles. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. Rm/Gry.17/JH.16.8.37. Wakefield Hi Press Oil. Rear Axle All Cars. Will you please ensure that no oil from the last three 50 gallonsbarrels of Hi Press delivered to our order 43718 is used… | ||
| scan0157 | Letter from a Castrol representative regarding reports and queries on Castrol Hi-Press. | ||
| View original record | REPRESENTING— Castrol REGD. 1231 R. J. W. MASSEY TELEPHONE: 54647 BEESTON 10, MIDDLETON CRESCENT, BEESTON, NOTTS. 14th: August, 1937. Dear Mr Grylls, Further to our telephone conversation of this… | ||
| scan0158 | The suspension of use for a specific batch of rear axle oil. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. 1231 Rm/Gry.17/JH.16.8.37. Wakefield Hi Press Oil. Rear Axle All Cars. Will you please ensure that no oil from the last three barrels of Hi Press delivered to our order 43718 is used until you… | ||
| scan0159 | The return and exchange of Wakefield's Hi-press oil. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry.12/AP.18.8.37 WAKEFIELD'S HI-PRESS OIL. With regard to our memo Rm/Gry.17/JH.16.8.37. asking you to ensure that none of the last 3 - 50 gallon barrels of Hi-press oil… | ||
| scan0160 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. requesting to borrow a hypoid gear for a lubrication exhibition. | ||
| View original record | 1231 BY APPOINTMENT Makers of the Famous “PATENT CASTROL” Motor Oils. C. C. Wakefield & Co. Limited. MANUFACTURERS OF HIGH CLASS LUBRICANTS. GOVERNING DIRECTOR, VISCOUNT WAKEFIELD OF HYTHE. MANAGING… | ||
| scan0161 | Letter to E. Hives requesting a description for an exhibition catalogue and advising on delivery dates for the exhibits. | ||
| View original record | -2- E. Hives, Esq. 20th August, 1937. I think you should know that in the Exhibition the names of firms are being excluded as far as possible. It is purely an educational exhibition. Indeed, the… | ||
| scan0162 | Letter responding to a request for axle gears, suggesting Packard or Cadillac assemblies as alternatives for inspection due to the enclosed nature of the Rolls-Royce design. | ||
| View original record | /23/ August 25th 1937 Rm/Gry.1/AP. E.A.Evans Esq., Messrs C.C.Wakefield & Co.Ltd., Research Department, Hayes, MIDDLESEX Dear Mr.Evans, Mr.Hives has handed on your letter to us. We are arranging to… | ||
| scan0163 | Request to send a pinion and crown wheel on a short-term loan to E.A. Evans at Wakefields Ltd. | ||
| View original record | HPS. from Rm/Gry. 1231 Rm/Gry.2/AP.25.8.37 Will you please send to E.A.Evans Esq., at Wakefields Ltd., Research Department, Hayes, Middlesex, the pinion and crown wheel returned from 32-EX. in France.… | ||
| scan0164 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd acknowledging a letter and advising of a staff members absence on holiday. | ||
| View original record | BY APPOINTMENT Makers of the Famous “PATENT CASTROL” Motor Oils. 1231 C. C. Wakefield & Co., Limited. MANUFACTURERS OF HIGH CLASS LUBRICANTS. GOVERNING DIRECTOR, VISCOUNT WAKEFIELD OF HYTHE. MANAGING… | ||
| scan0165 | Arranging for a Crown Wheel and Pinion from a Phantom III rear axle to be sent for inspection. | ||
| View original record | To D/BP. from HFS/WSC. G/Mt. G/Rb. Rm/Gry. 1231 HFS/WSC.10/BA.27.8.37. Phantom III Rear Axle. We hand you herewith:- Crown Wheel and Pinion removed from the Rear Axle of 32-Ex, in France. Will you… | ||
| scan0166 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. regarding a sample of Thio-Ether E.P. lubricant sent for testing. | ||
| View original record | BY APPOINTMENT Makers of the Famous “PATENT CASTROL” Motor Oils. 1231 C. C. Wakefield & Co., Limited. MANUFACTURERS OF HIGH CLASS LUBRICANTS. GOVERNING DIRECTOR, VISCOUNT WAKEFIELD OF HYTHE. MANAGING… | ||
| scan0167 | Order for a 10-gallon drum of Castrol CW engine oil. | ||
| View original record | 1231 To Roy. from Rm/FD. c. G/JWH. Rm/PD.5/MH.31.8.37. Will you please order a 10 Gall. drum of Castrol CW engine oil. o/n 54117. Rm/FD. | ||
| scan0168 | Acknowledgment of an order for E.P. Gear Oil from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Limited. | ||
| View original record | ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF ORDER C.C. Wakefield & Co. Limited. BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING TELEGRAMS: "CHEERY, CENT, LONDON" TELEPHONE: CITY 4411 (10 LINES) CODE: A.B.C. 5TH EDITION, PREMIER,… | ||
| scan0169 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. regarding a crown wheel and pinion for an exhibition. | ||
| View original record | 1231 BY APPOINTMENT Makers of the Famous “PATENT CASTROL” Motor Oils. C.C. Wakefield & Co., Limited. MANUFACTURERS OF HIGH CLASS LUBRICANTS. GOVERNING DIRECTOR, VISCOUNT WAKEFIELD OF HYTHE. MANAGING… | ||
| scan0170 | Letter providing specifications for a pair of Hypoid gears intended for a Science Exhibition. | ||
| View original record | 1231 September 2nd.1937 Rm/Gry.5/AP. Messrs C.C.Wakefield & Co.Ltd., Research Department, Hayes, MIDDLESEX For the attention of Mr.Evans. Dear Sirs, With regard to the pair of Hypoid gears for the… | ||
| scan0171 | Delivery confirmation from C.C. Wakefield & Co. for 3 gallons of gear oil. | ||
| View original record | BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING 1231 D 86168 C. C. Wakefield & Co. Limited. MANUFACTURERS OF HIGH CLASS LUBRICANTS TELEGRAMS: "CHEERY, CENT, LONDON" TELEPHONE: CITY 4411 (10 LINES) CODE: A.B.C.… | ||
| scan0172 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. (Castrol) acknowledging a letter regarding a pair of gears. | ||
| View original record | BY APPOINTMENT Makers of the Famous “PATENT CASTROL” Motor Oils. 1231 C. C. Wakefield & Co., Limited. MANUFACTURERS OF HIGH CLASS LUBRICANTS. GOVERNING DIRECTOR, VISCOUNT WAKEFIELD OF HYTHE. MANAGING… | ||
| scan0173 | Letter to an oil company regarding excessive sludge found in a gearbox after an endurance test. | ||
| View original record | (Experimental Dept.) 1231 Rm/Gry3/R. 11th September, 1937. Messrs. C.C. Wakefield & Co.,Ltd., Wakefield House, 30/32, Cheapside, E.C.2. (For the attention of Mr. Evans.) Dear Sirs, We are sending to… | ||
| scan0174 | Letter from C. C. Wakefield & Co. Limited acknowledging a request and a pending oil sample for examination. | ||
| View original record | BY APPOINTMENT. Makers of the Famous “PATENT CASTROL” Motor Oils. C. C. Wakefield & Co. Limited. MANUFACTURERS OF HIGH CLASS LUBRICANTS. GOVERNING DIRECTOR, VISCOUNT WAKEFIELD OF HYTHE. MANAGING… | ||
| scan0175 | Letter responding to a query about engine oil, explaining the process for identifying which brand was used when a car left the works. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Gry.2/AP. December 23rd.1937 R.J.W.Massey, 10, Middleton Crescent, Beeston, NOTTINGHAM. Dear Mr.Massey, With regard to your query yesterday about Papelian's car, I find that the red tape is as… | ||
| scan0176 | Changes to the viscosity and naming conventions of Wakefield Oils. | ||
| View original record | 1231 By. from Rm/Gry. c. Hs. Rm/Gry2/R.16.2.38. WAKEFIELD OILS. Mr. Limb, to-day, gave us advance information that from April 1st they are changing the viscosity of all their oils. XL, which was… | ||
| scan0177 | Letter to an oil supplier requesting they label their oils by viscosity rather than trade name for customer clarity. | ||
| View original record | COPY TO :- R.J.W.Massey, Esq., 10, Middleton Crescent, Beeston, NOTTS. Rm/Gry.3/MH. 21st. February 1938. A.Limb, Esq., Messrs. C.C.Wakefield & Co. Ltd., Wakefield House, 30/32, Cheapside, LONDON,… | ||
| scan0178 | Letter to Mr. Grylls acknowledging his letter and arranging for a Mr. Massey to visit. | ||
| View original record | 1231 TELEPHONE: CITY 4411. Wakefield House, Cheapside, London, E.C.2. 22nd February, 1938. S. H. Grylls, Esq., Rolls Royce, Ltd., DERBY. Dear Mr. Grylls, I am obliged for your letter of the 21st… | ||
| scan0179 | Letter to A. Limb, Esq., confirming a visit with Dr. Helmore. | ||
| View original record | 1231. Rm3/R. 29th April, 1938. A. Limb, Esq., Wakefield House, Cheapside, LONDON. E.C.2. Dear Limb, Thank you for your letter of the 28th April. Next Thursday, May 5th, will be convenient for your… | ||
| scan0180 | Letter to W. Robotham confirming a visit on Thursday, May 5th, accompanied by Dr. Helmore. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: CITY 4411. Wakefield House, Cheapside, London, E.C.2. 28th April, 1938. W. Robotham, Esq., Rolls-Royce, Ltd., DERBY. My dear Robotham, I thoroughly enjoyed our little chat on Wednesday and… | ||
| scan0181 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. regarding the lower viscosity of Patent Castrol 'XXL' oil for use in gearboxes. | ||
| View original record | 1231. BY APPOINTMENT Makers of the Famous "PATENT CASTROL" Motor Oils. C. C. Wakefield & Co, Limited. MANUFACTURERS OF HIGH CLASS LUBRICANTS. GOVERNING DIRECTOR, VISCOUNT WAKEFIELD OF HYTHE. MANAGING… | ||
| scan0182 | Page two of a letter from C.C. WAKEFIELD & Co. LIMITED regarding the suitability of a new oil for gear boxes. | ||
| View original record | -2- Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited 29th April, 1938. is oil-tight. We also assume that the Rolls-Royce Company does not look to the lubricant to quieten their gears. With these assumptions in our minds,… | ||
| scan0183 | Urgent internal memo requesting an order for 5 gallons of Wakefield's Shockol. | ||
| View original record | γ 1231 To Roy. from Rm/Clapham. c. G/JWH. Rm/Clapham.6/MH.24.6.38. Will you please order 5 gallons of Wakefield's Shockol. This is required urgently. Rm/Clapham. | ||
| scan0184 | Laboratory report on the analysis of a used rear axle oil sample, detailing its composition and corrosive effects. | ||
| View original record | 1231. Wakefield Rm/Gry. HL/EA.2/SK.2.7.38. Laboratory. Report No.P.22. Re : Sample of used Rear Axle Oil. This sample was examined with the following results :- (1) The black sediment present in the… | ||
| scan0185 | Letter to C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. requesting an analysis of a Hi-press oil sample from a failed axle. | ||
| View original record | 1231 Experimental Dept. Rm/Gry.12/MH. 5th. July 1938. Messrs.C.C.Wakefield & Co. Ltd., Wakefield House, 30/32, Cheapside, LONDON, E.C.2. For the attention of Mr.E.A.Evans. Dear Sirs, We are sending to… | ||
| scan0186 | Requesting to forward a bottle of oil from an experimental rear axle to Messrs C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To D/BP from HPS/WSC. HQ/FC. Rm/Gry. 1231 ? HPS/WSC.7/BA.5.7.38. Rear Axle. Will you please forward to Messrs C.C.Wakefield and Co.Ltd, Wakefield House 30/32 Cheap Side, London W.C.2. 1 Bottle of oil,… | ||
| scan0187 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. regarding a sample of Castrol Hi-press for laboratory examination. | ||
| View original record | 1231 BY APPOINTMENT. Makers of the Famous "PATENT CASTROL" Motor Oils. C.C. Wakefield & Co., Limited. MANUFACTURERS OF HIGH CLASS LUBRICANTS. GOVERNING DIRECTOR, VISCOUNT WAKEFIELD OF HYTHE. MANAGING… | ||
| scan0188 | Letter from a Castrol representative returning a copy of an inter-department communication. | ||
| View original record | 1231? REPRESENTING— @strol REGD. R. J. W. MASSEY TELEPHONE: 54647 BEESTON 10, MIDDLETON CRESCENT, BEESTON, NOTTS. 7th July 1938 Rolls Royce Ltd., Derby. Att: S.H. Grylls, Esq. Dear Sirs, Herewith I… | ||
| scan0189 | Letter to Mr. Massey discussing a memo about lubricating oils for Diesel work and thanking him for sending the Hypoid. | ||
| View original record | 1231 Rm/Gry.15/MH. 22nd. September 1938. R.J.W.Massey, Esq., 10, Middleton Crescent, Beeston, NOTTS. Dear Massey, I am returning herewith the memo you left with me yesterday. I have shown it to… | ||
| scan0190 | Advice of despatch for Castrol Hypoy Gear Oil for hypoid rear axles. | ||
| View original record | ADVICE OF DESPATCH C. C. Wakefield & Co. Limited MANUFACTURERS OF HIGH CLASS LUBRICANTS TELEGRAMS: "CHEERY, CENT, LONDON." TELEPHONE: CITY 4411 (10 LINES) CODE: A.B.C. 5TH EDITION, PREMIER, BENTLEYS,… | ||
| scan0191 | Order and delivery of 'Hypoy' and 'Castrolite' oil. | ||
| View original record | 1231 To Roy. from Rm/Gry. c. G/JWH. Rm/Gry.7/MH.23.9.38. We have asked Mr.Massey of Wakefields to have 6 gallons of 'Hypoy' sent to the works and 2 gallons to Chateauroux, and also 20 gallons of… | ||
| scan0192 | Letter to C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. sending four samples of 'Castrolite' oil from a Bentley for analysis. | ||
| View original record | 1231, Experimental Dept. Rm/Gry.2/MH. 23rd. November 1938. E.A.Evans, Esq., Messrs. C.C.Wakefield & Co. Ltd., Wakefield House, 30/32, Cheapside, LONDON, E.C.2. Dear Mr. Evans, We are sending you under… | ||
| scan0193 | Requesting the dispatch of four oil samples to C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. for analysis. | ||
| View original record | [23], To D/BP. from Rm/Gry. c. Hd/FC. Rm/Gry.3/MH.23.11.38. Will you please despatch the four samples of oil herewith to:- L.A.Evans, Esq., Messrs. C.C.Wakefield & Co. Ltd., Wakefield House, 30/32,… | ||
| scan0194 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. to G.A. Grylls regarding lubricant samples being too small. | ||
| View original record | BY APPOINTMENT 1231 Makers of the Famous “PATENT CASTROL” Motor Oils. C.C. Wakefield & Co. Limited. MANUFACTURERS OF HIGH CLASS LUBRICANTS. GOVERNING DIRECTOR, VISCOUNT WAKEFIELD OF HYTHE. MANAGING… | ||
| scan0195 | Letter to C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. concerning oil samples collected in France and a future test. | ||
| View original record | 1231. c tmw Rm/Gry.5/MH. 26th. November 1938. E.A.Evans, Esq., Research Department, Messrs. C.C.Wakefield & Co. Ltd., Hayes, Middx. Dear Mr. Evans, Thank you for your letter of November 25th.… | ||
| scan0196 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. detailing the results of testing four used Castrolite oil samples. | ||
| View original record | BY APPOINTMENT Makers of the Famous "PATENT CASTROL" Motor Oils. C.C. Wakefield & Co. Limited. MANUFACTURERS OF HIGH CLASS LUBRICANTS. GOVERNING DIRECTOR. VISCOUNT WAKEFIELD OF HYTHE. MANAGING… | ||
| scan0197 | Compliments slip from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. to S.H. Grylls. | ||
| View original record | BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING. BY APPOINTMENT TO H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES. With Compliments of E.A. Evans, C.C. Wakefield & Co., Ltd. To S.H. Grylls, Esq. Wakefield House, 30/32, Cheapside,… | ||
| scan0198 | Announcement for a meeting of The Institute of Petroleum's Lubrication Group to discuss a paper on high tension piston rings. | ||
| View original record | THE INSTITUTE OF PETROLEUM The Adelphi, London, W.C.2 LUBRICATION GROUP Chairman: E.A. Evans, C.I.Mech.E., M.I.A.E. A meeting of the Lubrication Group will be held at the Royal Society of Arts, John… | ||
| scan0199 | Comparison of BHP loss from gear churning between a plain direct drive and a fully geared gearbox. | ||
| View original record | 1231 also 1153 To By. from Rm/Swdl. c. Da. c. Rm/Gry. c. Da/Hdy. Rm/Swdl.6/MH.31.3.39. A comparison has been taken between running with a plain direct drive through the gearbox against a fully geared… | ||
| scan0200 | Letter to C.C. Wakefield Ltd. sending a used sample of Castrolite oil for analysis. | ||
| View original record | /231 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/IMW.8/JH. 5th. May, 1939. C.C. Wakefield Ltd., Research Dept., Hayes, MIDDLESEX. For the attention of E.A. Evans. Dear Sirs, We are sending you a sample, 1 gallon… | ||
| scan0201 | Requesting the despatch of a used oil sample to C.C. Wakefield Ltd for research. | ||
| View original record | 1231 To Hd/FC. c. to D/BP. Rm/IMW.6/JH.5.5.39. Oil Samples. Will you please arrange for the despatch of 1 tin of used oil to - E.A. Evans Esq. C.C. Wakefield Ltd., Research Department, Hayco,… | ||
| scan0202 | Request for information on a Castrolite oil sample used in a French Test Bentley. | ||
| View original record | 1231 + 4006 To Hl. Rm/IMW.7/JH.5.5.39. Castrolite oil used in French Test Bentley. Will you please tell us all you can about the oil sample which we are having handed to you from the experimental… | ||
| scan0203 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. detailing the results of an oil analysis, comparing a used sample to standard Castrolite. | ||
| View original record | BY APPOINTMENT TO THE LATE KING GEORGE V. Makers of the Famous WAKEFIELD “CASTROL” Motor Oils. C. C. Wakefield & Co., Limited. MANUFACTURERS of High Class LUBRICANTS. GOVERNING DIRECTOR, VISCOUNT… | ||
| scan0204 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. giving an opinion on engine oil condition, viscosity, and petrol dilution. | ||
| View original record | -2- Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd. 15.5.39 These figures are self-explanatory. There is obviously a reduction in viscosity, due to the petrol dilution. We should not regard 6% of petrol as excessive. True,… | ||
| scan0205 | Letter to C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. detailing the performance of an oil sample from an experimental car. | ||
| View original record | 1231 Experimental Dept. Rm/IMW.C/MH. 23rd. May, 1939. Messrs. C.C.Wakefield & Co. Ltd., Research Department, Hayes, MIDDX. For the attention of Mr.E.A.Evans. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter… | ||
| scan0206 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. requesting oil capacity details for 1940 models to prepare their Lubrication Index. | ||
| View original record | BY APPOINTMENT TO THE LATE KING GEORGE V. RM 1231 TELEGRAMS: "CHEERY, CENT, LONDON." TELEPHONES: CITY 4411 (11 Lines). CODES: A.B.C. 5th EDITION, PREMIER, BENTLEY'S, AND BROOMHALL. Makers of the… | ||
| scan0207 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. to Bentley Motors requesting oil capacity information for 1940 models. | ||
| View original record | BY APPOINTMENT TO THE LATE KING GEORGE V. TELEGRAMS: "CHEERY, CENT, LONDON." TELEPHONES: CITY 4411 (11 LINES.) CODES: A.B.C. 5TH EDITION, PREMIER, BENTLEY'S, AND BROOMHALL. Makers of the Famous… | ||
| scan0208 | Thank you letter concerning a summary of general lubrication for the Bentley V and Corniche models. | ||
| View original record | Corniche To NW. Jackson's Mill, Belper. Rm/AA.6/B.20.3.40. Thank you for the summary of general lubrication and attention which you sent to me, referring to the Bentley V. and Corniche. Rm/AA. | ||
| scan0209 | Letter to Messrs. C. C. Wakefield & Co., Ltd. regarding the unavailability of 1940 Instruction Books due to the war. | ||
| View original record | Rmm/AA.7/B. 20th March, 1940. Messrs. C. C. Wakefield & Co., Ltd., West Ridge, Knotty Green, BEACONSFIELD, Bucks. Dear Sirs, With reference to your letter of the 14th inst., CJC/ELD, I am returning… | ||
| scan0210 | Request to obtain a 50-gallon drum of Castrolite engine oil against two order numbers. | ||
| View original record | 1231 1221? To Les. c. to G/JWH. Rn/FD.10/JH.27.3.40. Will you please obtain a 50 gall. drum of Castrolite engine oil - O/N.52482. O/N.52469. Rn/FD. | ||
| scan0211 | Letter to C.C. Wakefield Ltd. regarding the testing and approval of oil for new Hypoid bevel gears. | ||
| View original record | Y1563 x4481 X2066 HS2/LG. Expl: Dept: 27th. June 1928. Messrs. C.C. Wakefield Ltd., Wakefield House, 30-32 Cheapside, London E.C.2. Dear Sirs, We are experimenting with a rear axle having Hypoid bevel… | ||
| scan0212 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. regarding the supply of Castrol 'R' oil for testing on cars fitted with Hypoid Bevel Gears. | ||
| View original record | BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M. THE KING. C. C. Wakefield & Co., Limited. MANUFACTURERS OF HIGH CLASS LUBRICANTS. GOVERNING DIRECTOR, SIR CHARLES WAKEFIELD, BT MANAGING DIRECTOR, W.R.GRAHAM. DIRECTOR &… | ||
| scan0213 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. regarding oil for Hypoid Bevel Gears and providing their New York office address. | ||
| View original record | X4481 BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M. THE KING. C. C. Wakefield & Co, Limited. MANUFACTURERS of HIGH CLASS LUBRICANTS. GOVERNING DIRECTOR, SIR CHARLES WAKEFIELD, BT MANAGING DIRECTOR, W.R.GRAHAM. DIRECTOR &… | ||
| scan0214 | Use and testing of a standard English oil for hypoid gears. | ||
| View original record | BY. from Hs. +4481 Hs6/LG20.11.28. OIL FOR HYPOID GEARS. +2066 We are very anxious to be able to use a standard English oil for our axles fitted with Hypoid gears. At present Gleasons only recommend… | ||
| scan0215 | Request to order 2 gallons of Whitmores oil suitable for Hypoid gears. | ||
| View original record | To O.O. from Hs. +4481 Hs4/LG21.11.28. x2066 Will you please order 2 galls. Whitmores oil suitable for Hypoid gears. We believe this oil is No.O. You have obtained this oil for us previously and we… | ||
| scan0216 | Letter to Gleason Works concerning suitable lubricating oils for Hypoid Gears and arranging a test for 'Castrol R' oil. | ||
| View original record | H4481 c. R.R. of A. c. Hs. 23rd. November 1928. BY4/G. Messrs. Gleason Works, Rochester, New York, U.S.A. Dear Sirs, As you are aware we are seriously considering the use of Hypoid Gears in axles in… | ||
| scan0217 | Letter to C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. regarding the testing of 'Castrol R' oil in Hypoid bevel gears by the Gleason Co. | ||
| View original record | c. HS. JUU81 28th. December 1928. BY/G. Messrs. C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd., Wakefield House, 30/32 Cheapside, London. E.C.2. Dear Sirs, Referring to the proposal put forward in August of last year that… | ||
| scan0218 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd confirming they will supply 5-gallons of CASTROL 'R' oil free of charge for testing on Hypoid bevel gears. | ||
| View original record | BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M. THE KING. 44481 C. C. Wakefield & Co., Limited. MANUFACTURERS of High Class Lubricants. GOVERNING DIRECTOR, SIR CHARLES WAKEFIELD, BT. MANAGING DIRECTOR, W. R. GRAHAM. DIRECTOR… | ||
| scan0219 | Confirming a reply has been received from Messrs. C.C. Wakefield & Co., Ltd., and advising of a visit by Mr. Limb and Mr. Evans. | ||
| View original record | HS. EP. 44483 Rg5/LW.2. 1. 29 With reference to our letter to Messrs. C.C. Wakefield & Co., Ltd., copy of which was sent to you, we have now received the attached reply, stating that Mr. Limb and Mr.… | ||
| scan0220 | Copy of a letter from C. C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. arranging a meeting date. | ||
| View original record | COPY OF LETTER FROM:- C. C. WAKEFIELD & CO., LTD., Wakefield House, 30 & 32, Cheapside, London, E.C.2. Please quote Our ref. CJC/RM. Your ref. Rg2/LW. 31st December 1928 Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Ltd.,… | ||
| scan0221 | Hypoid axle test of Wakefield's 'Castrol' lubricant. | ||
| View original record | HS. HYPOID AXLE TEST OF WAKEFIELD'S 'CASTROL'. In response to our letter written to the Gleason Co., the latter have put through a test with Wakefield's 'Castrol R' on a Hypoid axle. They give… | ||
| scan0222 | Letter to C.C. Wakefield Ltd. regarding an unsatisfactory report from The Gleason Co. on tests made with 'R' oil. | ||
| View original record | Expl: Dept: X4481 Hs2/LG. 22nd. Feb. 1929. Messrs. C.C.Wakefield Ltd., Wakefield House, 30-32 Cheapside, E.C.2. Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr. Limb. We enclose a report from The Gleason Co. in… | ||
| scan0223 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. acknowledging receipt of a report from Gleason Co. regarding Castrol 'R' oil. | ||
| View original record | X4481 BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M. THE KING. C. C. Wakefield & Co., Limited. MANUFACTURERS of HIGH CLASS LUBRICANTS. GOVERNING DIRECTOR, SIR CHARLES WAKEFIELD, BT MANAGING DIRECTOR, W.R.GRAHAM. DIRECTOR &… | ||
| scan0224 | Internal request to order two gallons of Whitmores oil No.O. for Hypoid gears to be sent to a hotel in France for Mr. Hancock. | ||
| View original record | ROY. from Hs. X 4481 Hs/LG27.2.29 Please order for us :- 2 galls. Whitmores oil No.O. for use in Hypoid gears. Will you please arrange for this oil to be sent to Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre,… | ||
| scan0225 | Gear failure with Castrol 'R' oil, mandating the switch to Whitmore's oil for all hypoid axles. | ||
| View original record | x4481. To By. from Hs. c. to Mx. Sft. C. to Wor. Hsl.MJ.19.7.29. x4481. OIL FOR HYPOID XXXXX REAR AXLES. ----------------- We have had a failure of the gear picking up when running with Castrol 'R'… | ||
| scan0226 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. regarding the unsatisfactory performance of Castrol 'R' on Hypoid Rear Axles. | ||
| View original record | X4481.. BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M. THE KING. C.C. Wakefield & Co., Limited. MANUFACTURERS OF HIGH CLASS LUBRICANTS. GOVERNING DIRECTOR, SIR CHARLES WAKEFIELD, BT. MANAGING DIRECTOR, W.R. GRAHAM. DIRECTOR… | ||
| scan0227 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. regarding a sample of a compound similar to 'Whitmore's Compound' for testing. | ||
| View original record | X4481 BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M. THE KING. C. C. Wakefield & Co., Limited. Manufacturers of High Class Lubricants. Wakefield House, 30 & 32, Cheapside, London, E.C.2. GOVERNING DIRECTOR, SIR CHARLES… | ||
| scan0228 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. regarding the supply of Wakefield Special Compound for testing with Hypoid Gears. | ||
| View original record | BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M. THE KING. X4481. C. C. Wakefield & Co., Limited. MANUFACTURERS of High Class Lubricants.. Wakefield House, 30&32, Cheapside, London, E.C.2. GOVERNING DIRECTOR, SIR CHARLES… | ||
| scan0229 | Requesting an analysis of two oil samples for hypoid gears. | ||
| View original record | X4481 To Hl. from Hs/AJL. Hs/AJL.1/MJ.23.8.29. X4481 X1583 OIL FOR HYPOID GEARS. -------------------- We are handing to you, samples of - (a) Whitmore's 'O' Compound. (b) Wakefield's Gear Compound. We… | ||
| scan0230 | Results of testing various lubricating oils for hypoid rear axles. | ||
| View original record | To W.O.R. from Hs/AJL. c. to MX. Stt. c. to EP. x4481. Hs/AJL. 3/MJ. 23. 8. 29. Handwritten notes: x7350. x4481 x1583. x2066. LUBRICATING OIL for HYPOID REAR AXLES.… | ||
| scan0231 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. regarding an unsatisfactory lubricant compound for Hypoid rear axles. | ||
| View original record | X4481 BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M. THE KING. C. C. Wakefield & Co. Limited. MANUFACTURERS OF High Class Lubricants. Wakefield House, 30 & 32, Cheapside, London, E.C.2. GOVERNING DIRECTOR, SIR CHARLES… | ||
| scan0232 | Lubricating oil for Hypoid Rear Axles. | ||
| View original record | X4481² Hs/AJL. EP/Thnl/H26.8.29. re. Lubricating oil for Hypoid Rear Axles. With reference to the above, we certainly consider that the information contained in your Hs/AJLZ/23.8.29. should be sent to… | ||
| scan0233 | Importance of using Whitmore's Compound Oil for rear axles and updating the Instruction Book. | ||
| View original record | To Hm. from Hs/Rm. c. to Ey. file X4481 Hs/Rm. 6/MJ. 30.8.29. The attached information on rear axle lubricant is rather important. We think the necessity for using only Whitmore's Compound Oil should… | ||
| scan0234 | Trials and failures of various lubricating oils for hypoid rear axles. | ||
| View original record | V2066 To Wor. from Hs/AJL. c. to Mx. Sft. c. to EP. Hn. c. to By. Hs/AJL.3/MJ. 23.3.29. LUBRICATING OIL FOR HYPOID REAR AXLES: --------------------------------- The position at present is that there… | ||
| scan0235 | Confirming the lubricant details for the Phantom II chassis rear axle. | ||
| View original record | To Cx/Hdv. From Hs/Rn. X4481 Hs/Rn.3/MJ.19.9.29. PHANTOM II CHASSIS. ------------ X7350 X4481 With reference to your Cx/lidy1/MJV18.9.29., we confirm that the lubricant for use in the Phantom ll rear… | ||
| scan0236 | Information regarding the lubricant for the Phantom II rear axle, which features a Hypoid gear. | ||
| View original record | X4481. To Hm. (For Depot Sheet) from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm7/AD2.10.29. c. Mr. Walker. PHANTOM II REAR AXLE LUBRICANT. This axle is now a Hypoid gear. As a result the rubbing action between the teeth is… | ||
| scan0237 | Tests on special lubricants for Hypoid Axles, referencing a relevant magazine article. | ||
| View original record | x4481. To Hs. from ROY. c. to Hl.(Lab) ROY1/MG18.12.29 Arising out of the tests you are making with special Lubricants for Hypoid Axles, there is an interesting note in the "AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRIES"… | ||
| scan0238 | Performance and testing of various axle oils for a Hypoid Axle. | ||
| View original record | x4481. Hs. RHC Hll/EA20.12.29. Laboratory. Wor. BVs Re Axle Oils.- Hypoid Axle. Whitmore's Compound has been imitated by Messrs. Wakefield and Messrs. Price. The former has been reported on… | ||
| scan0239 | Laboratory report on the unsuitability of Mobilgrease for use in the hypoid axle. | ||
| View original record | Hs. REC. WST. By. H12/EA20.12.29. Laboratory. Report No. L1700. Re Sample of Mobilgrease for use in the Hypoid Axle. This was found to be unsuitable, giving bad wear on the Laboratory testing rig. H1. | ||
| scan0240 | Comparative laboratory and ageing tests on oils for hypoid rear axles from different suppliers. | ||
| View original record | To Wor. From Hs. x4481 Hs.3/MJ.16.1.30. OIL FOR HYPOID REAR AXLES. X.2 066 X.4481 X.1533 During the last week or ten days, the chief chemist from Messrs. Wakefields' has spent two days at Derby and… | ||
| scan0241 | Failure of two axles during a dynamometer test using a specific gear lubricant, placing an embargo on its use. | ||
| View original record | COPY. MX. Sft. EP. ROY. c. Hs/Rn. c. Wor. c. By/NW. X4481 X. 7350 X. 4481 X. 967 X. 2066 BY.4/G.29.4.30. 40/50 HP. REAR AXLE - RE LUBRICANT: I have just heard that we have had two axles fail on the… | ||
| scan0242 | Re-lubrication of the 40/50HP rear axle and the supply of Whitmore's Compound. | ||
| View original record | COPY. x 4481. By. Sft. EP. Roy. c. Hs/Rn. c. Wor. c. BY/NW. From Mx. X. 7350. X. 4481. Mx3/T29.4.30. re. 40/50HP. REAR AXLE - RE LUBRICANT. With reference to your ruling with regard to the above and… | ||
| scan0243 | The results of testing Phantom II gear boxes using a Whitmores Compound lubricant. | ||
| View original record | By Hs. from Mx. X4481 Mx8/T11.6.30. X4481 X967 X7310 X7350 PHANTOM II GEAR BOXES. Further to my memo Mx9/T30.5.30, we have run three Phantom Gear Boxes with 50% of Whitmores Compound. These boxes were… | ||
| scan0244 | Instructions and a proposal for using Whitmore's Compound lubricant in gearboxes. | ||
| View original record | 84481. To Hs. from ROY. ROY26/MG20.3.31 Whitmore's Compound Messrs. Buck & Hickman advise they have special instructions from the Whitmore Company to discourage the the mixing of Whitmore's Compound… | ||
| scan0245 | Use and cost of Whitmore Compound following a failure of Wakefield's material. | ||
| View original record | Hs. LID X4481 ROY/GEA.3/EB. 23.10.33. See me HS Will you kindly advise the present position regarding the use of Whitmore Compound. You will remember that we recently received a visit from Messrs.… | ||
| scan0246 | From ROY to Hs seeking approval to send an attached memo to Bkl. | ||
| View original record | X4481 To BY) from ROY (BY is struck through) Hs) ----------------- ROY2/MG14.4.34 Attached is Memo (ROY1/MG) I propose sending to Bkl if you are in accord. E tells me he is emphatically in accord. Are… | ||
| scan0247 | Lubricant recommendations for the Bentley Back Axle and a potentially misleading advertisement. | ||
| View original record | W/S To Bkl. from ROY. c. to E. c. to BY c. to Hs. ---------- ROY1/MG14.4.34 ---------- I see in "THE MOTOR WORLD" dated April 6th, on Advertisement Page 1, the Vacuum Oil Company advertise the fact… | ||
| scan0248 | Letter from Vacuum Oil Company requesting feedback on an experimental running-in oil for new engines. | ||
| View original record | 1229 Rules BY APPOINTMENT TO THE LATE KING GEORGE V. VACUUM OIL COMPANY LIMITED GARGOYLE TELEPHONE WHITEHALL 1010 (14 LINES) TELEGRAMS VACUUM . PHONE . LONDON CAXTON HOUSE . WESTMINSTER LONDON S.W.I… | ||
| scan0249 | Letter from Vacuum Oil Company regarding the arrangement of engine oil sample testing. | ||
| View original record | 1229 BY APPOINTMENT TO THE LATE KING GEORGE V VACUUM OIL COMPANY LIMITED GARGOYLE REGD TRADE MARK TELEPHONE WHITEHALL 1010 (14 LINES) TELEGRAMS VACUUM PHONE LONDON CAXTON HOUSE, WESTMINSTER LONDON… | ||
| scan0250 | Arranging for engine oil tests on a Wraith vehicle with the Vacuum Oil Co. | ||
| View original record | 1229 W/LH. To RC. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry.6/MH.10.2.39. ENGINE OILS. We have asked the Vacuum Oil Co. to carry out some tests for us in connection with the loss of lubricating power of oils after long… | ||
| scan0251 | Engine oil test on a Wraith, including a request for a new by-pass oil filter. | ||
| View original record | 1229. Lillie Hall to W. RM/Gry. RC1/L/15.2.39. ENGINE OILS. With reference to your memo Rm/Gry.6/MH.10.2.39. I have seem Mr. Russell Sharp of the V.O.C. and he has sent me a 5 gallon drum of oil… | ||
| scan0252 | Correspondence regarding the dispatch of an A.C. filter element and the return of the old one. | ||
| View original record | 1229 W/Lillie Hall. RC. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry.4/JH.16.2.39. Thanks for your RC.1/L.15.2.39. We are arranging to send the A.C. filter element. It is in order to give the V.O.C. the old one after… | ||
| scan0253 | Letter to the Vacuum Oil Company Ltd. detailing corrosion issues found with GX and EX.144 oils during dynamometer and engine tests. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Gry.2/MH. 21st. February, 1939. O.T.Jones, Esq., Vacuum Oil Company Ltd., Caxton House, Westminster, LONDON, S.W.1. Dear Mr. Jones, When I saw Mr. Russell Sharp to-day I told him of our experiences… | ||
| scan0254 | Letter from Vacuum Oil Company Limited regarding a sample of MOBILOIL GX and an outer roller race. | ||
| View original record | 1229. BY APPOINTMENT TO THE LATE KING GEORGE V. VACUUM OIL COMPANY LIMITED GARGOYLE REGD TRADE MARK TELEPHONE WHITEHALL 1010 (14 LINES) TELEGRAMS VACUUM . PHONE . LONDON CAXTON HOUSE . WESTMINSTER… | ||
| scan0255 | Letter from Vacuum Oil Company regarding a paper on oil filters and crankcase oil filtration. | ||
| View original record | 1229. BY APPOINTMENT TO THE LATE KING GEORGE V. VACUUM OIL COMPANY LIMITED GARGOYLE REGD TRADE MARK TELEPHONE WHITEHALL 1010 (14 LINES) TELEGRAMS VACUUM . PHONE . LONDON CAXTON HOUSE . WESTMINSTER… | ||
| scan0256 | Letter to the Vacuum Oil Company Limited concerning an article on crankcase oil filtration. | ||
| View original record | 1229. Rm5/R. 9th March, 1939. O.T. Jones, Esq., Vacuum Oil Company Limited, Caxton House, WESTMINSTER. S.W.1. Dear Mr. Jones, Many thanks for your letter of the 8th March. I have read with interest… | ||
| scan0257 | Letter detailing corrosion test results for MOBILOIL 'GX' on steel and phosphor-bronze parts. | ||
| View original record | 1229 TELEPHONE WHITEHALL 1010. CAXTON HOUSE EAST, WESTMINSTER, LONDON, S.W.1. 28th March, 1939. S. H. Grylls Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited, DERBY. Dear Mr. Grylls, MOBILOIL "GX" Confirming recent… | ||
| scan0258 | Letter to the Vacuum Oil Company detailing the results of corrosion tests on 'EP' oils with various metals. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Gry.5/MH. O.T.Jones, Esq., Vacuum Oil Company Ltd., Caxton House, Westminster, LONDON, S.W.1. 3rd. April, 1939. Dear Mr. Jones, I am sorry I have not answered your letter before but the tests on… | ||
| scan0259 | Page 2 of a letter to O.T. Jones regarding a chemist's opinion on figures for a roller race and the search for a suitable hypoid oil. | ||
| View original record | O.T.Jones, Esq. -2- 3rd. April, 1939. When your Chemist has had a look at these figures perhaps you will send us your views and also your opinion of the roller race Mr. Sharp took away with him. Like… | ||
| scan0260 | Sample of Mobiloil 'A' removed from chassis No. WXA 36. | ||
| View original record | 1229 Lillie Hall to W. RM. RC10/L/3.4.39. Re: ENGINE OILS. Herewith please find a sample of Mobiloil 'A' removed from chassis No. WXA 36 - mileage 2,470. This has been used in about 1/3rd town and the… | ||
| scan0261 | Ongoing 10,000-mile engine oil test for vehicle WXA-36. | ||
| View original record | 1229 W/LH. from Rm. RC. Rm2/R.4.4.39. re: Engine Oils. Many thanks for the sample of oil from WXA-36 duly received. We are particularly anxious to continue this test without changing the oil in the… | ||
| scan0262 | Letter from Vacuum Oil Company Limited regarding information passed to their Chief Technologist. | ||
| View original record | 1229 BY APPOINTMENT TO THE LATE KING GEORGE V. VACUUM OIL COMPANY LIMITED GARGOYLE RED TRADE MARK TELEPHONE WHITEHALL 1010 (14 LINES) TELEGRAMS VACUUM . PHONE . LONDON CAXTON HOUSE . WESTMINSTER… | ||
| scan0263 | Letter from the Vacuum Oil Company arranging a meeting to discuss Mobiloil 'GX' tests. | ||
| View original record | 1229 BY APPOINTMENT TO THE LATE KING GEORGE V. VACUUM OIL COMPANY LIMITED GARGOYLE TELEPHONE WHITEHALL 1010 (14 LINES) TELEGRAMS VACUUM . PHONE . LONDON CAXTON HOUSE . WESTMINSTER LONDON S.W.1… | ||
| scan0264 | Letter to the Vacuum Oil Company regarding the loan of steel and bronze samples and an oversight in returning 'GX' oil. | ||
| View original record | 1229 c. H1/Mr. Squires. c. Rm/FD. Rm/Gry.2/MH. 9th. May, 1939. O.T.Jones, Esq., Vacuum Oil Company Ltd., Caxton House, Westminster, LONDON, S.W.1. Dear Mr. Jones, Thank you for your letter. Our… | ||
| scan0265 | Dispatch of a 5-gallon drum of oil to stores for return to Vacuum Oil Co. | ||
| View original record | 1229. To Hd/FC. c. to D/BP. Rm/FD.7/JH.10.5.39. We are sending into the stores today a quantity of oil in a 5 gall. drum. Will you please have this returned to Col. Auld. Vacuum Oil Co.Wandsworth.… | ||
| scan0266 | Engine oil sample from chassis WXA 36. | ||
| View original record | 1229 Lillie Hall to W. RC1/L/25.4.39. RM. Re: ENGINE OILS. Herewith please find a sample of Mobiloil 'A' removed from chassis No. WXA 36 - mileage 2,494. This has been used in about 10% town and the… | ||
| scan0267 | Letter chasing the delivery of Mobiloil GX samples required for immersion tests. | ||
| View original record | 1229? TELEPHONE WHITEHALL 1010. CAXTON HOUSE EAST, WESTMINSTER, LONDON, S.W.1. 6th June 1939 S. H. Grylls, Esq., Rolls Royce, Limited, DERBY. Dear Mr. Grylls, Further to our last telephone… | ||
| scan0268 | Letter to O.T. Jones of Vacuum Oil Company Ltd. apologising for a delay in sending steel and bronze samples. | ||
| View original record | 1229 Rm/Gry.7/MH. 7th. June, 1939. O.T.Jones, Esq., Vacuum Oil Company Ltd., Caxton House, Westminster, LONDON, S.W.1. Dear Mr. Jones, Many thanks for your letter of June 6th. I am very sorry that the… | ||
| scan0269 | Letter from Vacuum Oil Company, Limited regarding test pieces and further immersion tests. | ||
| View original record | 1229 CAXTON HOUSE EAST, WESTMINSTER, LONDON, S.W.1. BECK MFG. CO. MADE IN U.S.A. 8th June, 1939. AUTO/ENG. S. H. Grylls, Esq., Rolls-Royce Limited, Derby. Dear Mr. Grylls, Many thanks for your letter… | ||
| scan0270 | Confidential letter to the Vacuum Oil Company regarding a report on extended engine oil change intervals. | ||
| View original record | 1229- Rm2/R. 13th June, 1939. CONFIDENTIAL. O.T. Jones, Esq., Vacuum Oil Company Limited, Caxton House, Westminster, S.W.1. Dear Mr. Jones, You will remember a discussion regarding the period which… | ||
| scan0271 | Letter to the Vacuum Oil Company Ltd. regarding the dispatch of mild steel and phosphor bronze for corrosion tests with Mobiloil GX. | ||
| View original record | 1229. Rm/Gry. H1./BPS. 1/JM. 15.6.39. Laboratory, 15th. June, 1939. O.T.Jones Esq., Vacuum Oil Company Ltd., Caxton House, Westminster LONDON, S.W.1. Dear Mr.Jones, As requested, we have arranged to… | ||
| scan0272 | Arranging the dispatch of phosphor bronze bushes and mild steel pieces for testing. | ||
| View original record | G/Mt. c. D/BP. c. Rm/Gry. H1./BPS. 2/JM. 15.6.39. Laboratory. We are sending into the stores 6 phosphor bronze bushes and 5 pieces of mild steel. Please despatch these to Vacuum Oil Co. Ltd, Caxton… | ||