Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| scan0001 | 'BRIKALOR' graphited lubricating oil. | ||
| View original record | S/W. 82465. Lp2/LAM.18.6.34. To Hs. From Lp. Copy to Wot. Re: "BRIKALOR" GRAPHITED LUBRICATING OIL. I attach a pamphlet dealing with the above, which is being handled by a friend of John Lord. Could… | ||
| scan0002 | Advertising brochure for BRIKALOR graphited lubricating oils, detailing its advantages and test results. | ||
| View original record | SIX THOUSAND TIMES BETTER This is an extraordinary claim, but it is well authenticated. Amongst the comparative tests made by BRIKALOR engineers, that which is known as the "seven year suspension"… | ||
| scan0003 | Promotional brochure for 'BRIKALOR' graphited lubricating oil, detailing its benefits and performance. | ||
| View original record | THE MOST IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENT IN THE HISTORY OF MOTORING Of urgent and vital interest to every owner and user of private and commercial vehicles THE incident depicted on the front of this folder… | ||
| scan0004 | Letter from Silvertown Lubricants Limited proposing a trial of a new Running-in Compound for engines. | ||
| View original record | X2465. TELEPHONE: ALBERT DOCK 3131. (6 LINES) CODES: A.B.C. 5TH EDITION. BENTLEY'S COMPLETE PHRASE. SECOND TELEGRAMS: INLAND: "VOLUMETRIC, VICOOCK, LONDON" FOREIGN: "VOLUMETRIC, LONDON" Silvertown… | ||
| scan0005 | Article reprinted from the AEC Gazette regarding the use and benefits of Colloidal Graphite in engines. | ||
| View original record | Reprinted from the AEC Gazette NOVEMBER, 1933. COLLOIDAL GRAPHITE The value of colloidal graphite in the running-in of new and rebored engines is becoming more widely recognised. When used in new… | ||
| scan0006 | Article reprinted from 'The Motor' magazine about the modern method for running-in new engines. | ||
| View original record | Reprinted from The Motor February 27, 1934. “RUNNING-IN”—THE MODERN METHOD Recent Researches which Throw New Light on an Important Subject. Harm May Be Done by Over-care NEW engines, like young… | ||
| scan0007 | Publication titled 'Acheson Colloidal Graphite' by A.G.D. Clease. | ||
| View original record | ACHESON COLLOIDAL GRAPHITE by A.G.D. Clease B.Sc. E.G. ACHESON LTD. THAMES HOUSE, MILLBANK, LONDON S.W.1. WORKS, PLYMOUTH, DEVON. TELEPHONE VICTORIA 5645 (3 Lines). TELEGRAMS OILDAG, CHURTON, LONDON. | ||
| scan0008 | Article on the properties and benefits of colloidal graphite as an additional lubricant for engines. | ||
| View original record | Reprinted from The Autocar May 11th, 1934 COLLOIDAL GRAPHITE What It Is, and What It Does. An Additional Lubricant SOME time ago, in The Autocar of June 9th, 1933, to be precise, I gave an account of… | ||
| scan0009 | Informational leaflet for Acheson Colloidal Graphite lubricants for automobile engines. | ||
| View original record | 2 The Autocar ACHESON COLLOIDAL GRAPHITE Special lubricants incorporating Acheson Colloidal Graphite are manufactured and marketed by a number of well-known Oil Companies and are meeting with an… | ||
| scan0010 | Bulletin on the mechanics of lubrication and the application of colloidal graphite to industry. | ||
| View original record | TECHNICAL BULLETIN No. 200.6 temperature, indicates clearly the influence of the graphite, ***** but the observation of special interest in this test is the permanence of the graphoid surface after… | ||
| scan0011 | Technical bulletin on the properties and application of colloidal graphite particles for lubrication and the concept of oiliness. | ||
| View original record | TECHNICAL BULLETIN No. 200.6 Sodium and chlorine are known as monovalent elements or elements possessing a combining power of one. Langmuir¹ calls attention to the fact that if sodium and chlorine… | ||
| scan0012 | Technical bulletin on the application of colloidal graphite for improved lubrication in internal combustion engines. | ||
| View original record | Left Page: TECHNICAL BULLETINS A few of the many uses for Colloidal Graphite in industry are described in a series of Technical Bulletins, published by E. G. Acheson, Limited. The titles are listed… | ||
| scan0013 | Bulletin on the benefits and applications of colloidal graphite lubricants for engine run-in, upper cylinder, and gear lubrication. | ||
| View original record | No. 42.2 TECHNICAL BULLETIN under more severe conditions than is usually the case after it has been run for some time under load; during which time bearing surfaces have become bedded down and working… | ||
| scan0014 | Booklet on car lubrication, reproduced from 'The Motor' magazine. | ||
| View original record | LUBRICATION The Most Vital Part of Car Maintenance Types of Oil and Grease available for Engines, Chassis Parts and the Easy-change Gearboxes Reproduced from The Motor February 13, 1934 E. G. ACHESON… | ||
| scan0015 | Article on lubrication, detailing types of oil and grease for engines, chassis parts, and gearboxes. | ||
| View original record | Reprinted from The Motor February 13, 1934. LUBRICATION The Most Vital Part of Car Maintenance Types of Oil and Grease available for Engines, Chassis Parts and the Easy-change Gearboxes BY THE… | ||
| scan0016 | Technical article on lubrication, the use of colloidal graphite, and oil properties in car maintenance. | ||
| View original record | Reprinted from The Motor February 13, 1934. LUBRICATION—VITAL TO CAR MAINTENANCE—Contd. Acheson Colloidal Graphite THERE is an increasing number of oils and greases on the market containing colloidal… | ||
| scan0017 | Technical article on lubrication for car maintenance, covering engine oil and the transmission system. | ||
| View original record | Reprinted from The Motor February 13, 1934. LUBRICATION—VITAL TO CAR MAINTENANCE—Contd. by forming sludge, increases the viscosity of the oil. Other points in which oils differ are the tendency to… | ||
| scan0018 | Recommendation of thinner oils for cold weather conditions in instruction books. | ||
| View original record | x2265 To By. c. to E. Hs/Rm.19/KW. 8.10.34. Instruction Books. ---------------- It is now universally appreciated that in order to get a car to start in really cold weather it is necessary to use… | ||
| scan0019 | Recommendation and testing of thinner oils for improved cold weather starting in Bentleys. | ||
| View original record | 12465 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… | ||
| scan0020 | Internal request to order various brands of winter oils for use in experimental cars. | ||
| View original record | +2465 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 " Mobiloil AP. 10 "… | ||
| scan0021 | Request from The Texas Oil Company to test their oils for Chassis and Aero Engines. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from ROY. 82465 ROY1/MG16.11.34 The Texas Oil Company As you know, the Texas Oil Company have on several occasions pushed us to try out their Oils, both for Chassis and Aero Engines. In each… | ||
| scan0022 | Letter from The Texas Oil Company Ltd. requesting the testing and approval of their oil for use in Rolls-Royce engines. | ||
| View original record | C o p y From THE TEXAS OIL COMPANY LTD. ASR/DMB 6th November 1934 Dear Sirs, You will no doubt remember correspondence which passed between Mr. Mead-King and myself and which led to my having a talk… | ||
| scan0023 | The decision not to conduct exhaustive tests on Valvoline oil or add it to the recommended list. | ||
| View original record | 82465 To Wor. From Hs. Hs.7/MJ.28.12.34. With reference to the attached. I am positive we have never carried out any exhaustive tests on Valvoline oil. We appreciate that it is a very good quality. We… | ||
| scan0024 | Query regarding the suitability and recommended grade of Essolube oil for Bentley cars. | ||
| View original record | Hs. Hd/SB10/HR.18.1.35. re ESSOLUBE OIL. ---------------- We have one or two Bentley Owners who use the above oil but it is not on the list of recommended oils. Will you please say whether there is… | ||
| scan0025 | Inability to test Essolube oil and suggesting contacting the manufacturer for recommendations. | ||
| View original record | X7465 To Hd/SB. Hs/Rm.6/KW.28.1.35. Re Essolube Oil. Hs/SB.10/HR.18.1.35. We obviously cannot test every oil which is put on the market. We therefore cannot test Essolube, but we do not know of any… | ||
| scan0026 | Letter from the Anglo-American Oil Company regarding a test on Essolube Oil. | ||
| View original record | Anglo-American Oil Company, Limited. 36, Queen Anne's Gate, Westminster. TELEPHONE:- VICTORIA 6325 (20 LINES). TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS:- ADOPTION-PARL-LONDON. PLEASE QUOTE Ref. DSP/CSV London, S.W.1. 2nd… | ||
| scan0027 | Letter to the Anglo-American Oil Company Ltd. stating a test has not been carried out on Essolube Oil. | ||
| View original record | 4461 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.10/KW. 14th February,1935. The Anglo-American Oil Company Ltd., 36, Queen Anne's Gate, Westminster, London, S.W.1. For the attention of Mr. Paul. Dear Sirs, Replying to your… | ||
| scan0028 | Declining to test or recommend Speedolene oil from Silvertown Lubricants Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To Db. From Hs. c. to Wor. c. to By. Hs.3/MJ.24.4.35. Replying to Db.12/JL.4.4.35. Referring to the letter from Silvertown Lubricants Ltd., asking for a recommendation for their oil to be used on our… | ||
| scan0029 | Letter from John J. Macphie & Co., Ltd. proposing their new motor oil 'HERMOIL' for testing. | ||
| View original record | ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY. JOHN J. MACPHIE & Co.,LTD. BUSH HOUSE, LONDON, W.C.2. DEALERS IN PETROLEUM PRODUCTS. DIRECTORS: JOHN J. MACPHIE. (CHAIRMAN & MANAGING DIRECTOR)… | ||
| scan0030 | Letter from John J. Macphie & Co. Ltd. to E. Hives requesting quantities and grades of 'HERMOIL' for testing. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - E. Hives, Esq. 11th May, 1935 If you will be so good as to let us know what quantities and grades of "HERMOIL" you will require, in order to conduct tests with it in your various motors, and… | ||
| scan0031 | Letter to Messrs. John Macphie & Co. Ltd. declining to test new oils due to the expense and time involved. | ||
| View original record | X2465 Expl. Dept. Hs.5/MJ. 13th. May, 1935. Messrs. John Macphie & Co. Ltd., Bush House, London. W.C.2. Dear Sirs, Replying to your letter of the 11th.inst., reference AGB/MT. We are entirely… | ||
| scan0032 | Letter from Ethyl Export Corporation regarding the examination of corroded crankshaft pin oilers. | ||
| View original record | CABLEGRAMS: ETHYLPORT. LONDON. TELEGRAMS: ETHYLPORT, CHURTON. ETHYL EXPORT CORPORATION Incorporated in the State of Delaware, U.S.A. with limited liability. ABFORD HOUSE, VICTORIA LONDON, S.W.1… | ||
| scan0033 | Confirming no harm in mixing lubricating oil brands and that supplier labels on new chassis should be deleted. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. From Hs. Y2465. Hs.3/MJ.21.5.35. Replying to Sg.2/E.9.5.35. There is no harm in mixing the various brands of lubricating oil and therefore we consider the various suppliers should be treated… | ||
| scan0034 | Letter from Ethyl Export Corporation regarding corroded crankshaft pin oilers and potential causes. | ||
| View original record | CABLEGRAMS: ETHYLPORT. LONDON. TELEGRAMS: ETHYLPORT. CHURTON. ETHYL EXPORT CORPORATION Incorporated in the State of Delaware U. S. A. with limited liability. ABFORD HOUSE, VICTORIA LONDON, S.W.I… | ||
| scan0035 | Letter to W. A. Robottam requesting a used oil sample for a thorough investigation. | ||
| View original record | TO W. A. Robottam, Esq. (Rolls-Royce Ltd.) 2. DATE 29-5-35. If you have any of the used oil left, which was taken from this particular car, we would be pleased to have a sample and do a thorough… | ||
| scan0036 | Letter to F.R. Banks of Ethyl Export Corporation regarding destroyed oil evidence and arranging a meeting. | ||
| View original record | X 1235 Exptl: Dept. Hs/Rn.11/KW. 30th, May, 1935. F.R. Banks, Esq., Ethyl Export Corporation, Abford House, Victoria, London, S.W.1. Dear Banks, I am afraid most of the evidence as regards the oil was… | ||
| scan0037 | 'Filtrate' running-in-compound and an associated publication from Edward Joy & Sons, Limited. | ||
| View original record | X1235. Rem F.Dodd Hs. Roy/GEA. 4/VR. 27.11.35. 'FILTRATE' RUNNING-IN-COMPOUND. File Herewith publication entitled "The running-in of Internal Combustion Engines" sent us by Messrs. Edward Joy & Sons,… | ||
| scan0038 | Article, reprinted from 'The Light Car', discussing the case for using colloidal graphite as a lubricant in automobiles. | ||
| View original record | THE CASE FOR COLLOIDAL GRAPHITE Continued. as to lead to conditions where-by the formation of hard car-bon deposit is always resisted. There are two distinct conditions under which an upper-cylinder… | ||
| scan0039 | Article advocating for the use of colloidal graphite in running-in compounds and upper-cylinder lubricants to reduce engine wear. | ||
| View original record | AS AN AID TO LUBRICATION The Case for COLLOIDAL GRAPHITE by the Technical Editor [Boxed Text] Twelve months ago Dr. A. H. Stuart explained in "The Light Car" the value of colloidal graphite as an aid… | ||
| scan0040 | Article, reprinted from 'The Autocar', on servicing a new car during the first two thousand miles. | ||
| View original record | Reprinted from The Autocar MARCH 8TH, 1935. FOR NEW MOTORISTS THE FIRST TWO THOUSAND MILES Servicing the New Car by EDWARD CASTELLAIN A NEW car—and the first you have ever owned! Is there any thrill… | ||
| scan0041 | Guide to vehicle maintenance and care during the first two thousand miles of ownership. | ||
| View original record | The First Two Thousand Miles and trouble on it than the average mechanic is likely to devote. The filter was then cleaned and the sump refilled with a recommended grade of first-class oil. That is… | ||
| scan0042 | Letter from E. G. Acheson Ltd. discussing the use and testing of colloidal graphite in lubricants for engine assembly and running-in. | ||
| View original record | Works: PLYMOUTH, DEVON. E. G. ACHESON LTD. ESTABLISHED 1910. MANUFACTURERS OF COLLOIDAL PRODUCTS Thames House, Millbank, London, S.W.1. TELEPHONE: VICTORIA 5644 (4 LINES) TELEGRAMS: OILDAG, SOWEST,… | ||
| scan0043 | Letter to E.G. Acheson Ltd. requesting test results for colloidal graphite lubricants. | ||
| View original record | x 1235 Exptl. dept. Hs/Gry.10/KW. 8th July, 1936. Messrs. E.G. Acheson Ltd., Thames House, Millbank, LONDON, S.W.1. For the attention of Mr. Kay. Dear Sirs, Thank you for yours of July 1st. With… | ||
| scan0044 | Letter from E.G. Acheson Ltd. acknowledging receipt of a letter and promising a full reply. | ||
| View original record | Works: PLYMOUTH, DEVON. X 1235 E. G. ACHESON LTD. ESTABLISHED 1910. MANUFACTURERS OF COLLOIDAL PRODUCTS Thames House, Millbank, London, S.W.1. TELEPHONE: VICTORIA 5644 (4 LINES) TELEGRAMS: OILDAG,… | ||
| scan0045 | Inquiry from Paddon Brothers Ltd regarding the validity of claims about Colloidal Graphite. | ||
| View original record | PADDON BROTHERS LTD ESTABLISHED 1905. LATE OF I, ALBEMARLE ST., PICCADILLY, W.1. 60, Cheval Place, Brompton Road, S.W.7 TELEPHONES: KENSINGTON 7205/6/7. CARS OFFERED SUBJECT UNSOLD. ROLLS-ROYCE… | ||
| scan0046 | Advertisement for K.W. Colloidal Motor Graphite, detailing its performance benefits and application. | ||
| View original record | K.W. COLLOIDAL MOTOR GRAPHITE RESISTS HEAT, FIGHTS FRICTION & IMPROVES PERFORMANCE K.W. MOTOR GRAPHITE is a colloidal graphite solution that creates a glass smooth surface on frictional metal parts.… | ||
| scan0047 | Promotional leaflet for K-W Graphite motor oil, with graphs demonstrating its heat resistance. | ||
| View original record | GRAPHIC' PROOF K-W CREATES GOODWILL AND MAKES FOR GREATER PROFIT K.W. Graphite has the unqualified approval of motor manufacturers, lubrication and mechanical engineers. It is a quality product giving… | ||
| scan0048 | Letter to Messrs. Paddon Brothers Ltd. regarding the use of Colloidal Graphite. | ||
| View original record | X1235 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.17/KW. 31st July, 1936. Messrs. Paddon Brothers Ltd., 60, Cheval Place, Brompton Road, London, S.W.7. Dear Sirs, With reference to your letter of July 29th, actually we have… | ||
| scan0049 | Oil specifications and layout improvements for the Phantom III instruction book. | ||
| View original record | 1235 F.J.H. 25, Rue Gide, Levallois-Perret. Seine. France. GWH/6/JAB. 27th August 1936. How does XXL viscosity compare with Amber B Rm To. Hs/Rm. By. PHANTOM III - INSTRUCTION BOOK. There is only… | ||
| scan0050 | Sending five petrol cans back to the Anglo-American Oil Co. | ||
| View original record | X 1235 To G/Mt. c. to D/BP. Hs/CTS.10/KW.1.9.36. We are sending into the stores five Petrol Cans, to be returned to the Anglo-American Oil Co. (Derby). This petrol was received under Ticket No.… | ||
| scan0051 | Cover memo forwarding a copy of instructions for the return of cans to stores. | ||
| View original record | To G/Cam. X 1235 Hs/CTS.11/KW.1.9.36. Re your memo. G/Cam/LH.45/MG.27.8.36, we send you herewith a copy of the memo. sent to the stores, instructing the cans to be returned. Hs/C.T.Salt. Att:… | ||
| scan0052 | Excessive end clearance on the float lever for a Phantom III Oil Level Indicator. | ||
| View original record | Files SNDE 1235 Rm. c. By. Sft. Rm/GWH. E.7/HP.5.11.36. Phantom III Oil Level Indicator. Replying to Rm.5/GR.2.11.36, we find that the float lever has been produced with excessive end clearance. The… | ||
| scan0053 | Potential recommendation of Duckham's Oil for their vehicles, comparing it to Shell. | ||
| View original record | 1235 S/W To Rm. from Sg. re Duckham's Oil. Sg16/E9.11.36 I recently had a visit from Mr.Duckham about the recommendation of their oil for our cars. He gave up worrying us a long time ago but, now that… | ||
| scan0054 | Copy of a letter from Mr. P.M. Stewart providing a testimonial for Duckham's oils, detailing experiences from 1904 onwards. | ||
| View original record | Copy of letter from Mr. P.M. Stewart. THE ASSOCIATED PORTLAND CEMENT MANUFACTURERS LTD. Portland House, Tothill Street, Westminster, London, S.W. 1. Ref: PMS/OJN. 6th November, 1936. A.F. Sidgreaves,… | ||
| scan0055 | Page 2 of a letter from P.M. Stewart to A.F. Sidgreaves regarding the use of Duckham's oil and future developments. | ||
| View original record | A.F. Sidgreaves, Esq., -2- 6th November, 1936 oil on all surfaces. Since that day I have used only Duckham's oil and have obtained the same excellent results. I venture to give you this little history… | ||
| scan0056 | The arrival of Duckham's Oil and related correspondence. | ||
| View original record | Ledes (crossed out) Swell (underlined) 1235 S/W let me know when this oil arrives Rm (initials) To Rm. from Sg. Duckham's Oil. Sg13/E12.11.36 Thank you for Rm34/R10.11.36. I have written to Mr. B.k… | ||
| scan0057 | Letter to Duckham regarding the submission of winter and summer grade oils for bench testing and standardisation. | ||
| View original record | Sg6/E12.11.36 12th November 1936 Dear Duckham, With further reference to my letter of yesterday, I now have a note from the Works saying that, if you will submit to them a barrel of winter and summer… | ||
| scan0058 | Bench testing and standardisation of Duckham's winter and summer grade engine oils. | ||
| View original record | 01235 Sg. Rm34/R.10.11.36. DUCKHAM'S OIL. Replying to Sg16/E9.11.36., if Mr. Duckham will submit to us a barrel of winter and summer grade oil which he would recommend as suitable for our engines we… | ||
| scan0059 | Letter from Alexander Duckham & Co Ltd confirming the despatch of three barrels of oil. | ||
| View original record | ALEXANDER DUCKHAM & Cº LTD DUCKHAM HOUSE, 16 & 18, CANNON ST. LONDON, E.C.4. DIRECTORS: S.E. BOWREY, B.Sc., F.I.C., F.C.S. PROFESSOR J.S.S. BRAME, C.B.E., F.I.C., F.C.S. ALEXANDER DUCKHAM, F.C.S.,… | ||
| scan0060 | Internal memorandum regarding correspondence with Duckham's Oils. | ||
| View original record | Filer SWDC 1235 S/W To Rm. from JS. Duckham's Oils. JS1/E24.11.36 I enclose herewith for your information copy of letter sent to Mr.Duckham together with copy of his reply. Sg. has not yet seen the… | ||
| scan0061 | Letter to Duckham regarding the submission of winter and summer grade oil for bench testing and standardisation. | ||
| View original record | Sg6/M12.11.36 12th November 1936 Dear Duckham, With further reference to my letter of yesterday, I now have a note from the Works saying that, if you will submit to them a barrel of winter and summer… | ||
| scan0062 | Letter discussing the complexities and benefits of using thinner oils for motor car engine lubrication. | ||
| View original record | Copy AD/MHR. Duckham House, 16, Cannon Street, E.C.4. 21st November 1936 A.F.Sidgreaves Esq. Bentley Motors (1931) Ltd. 16, Conduit Street, W.1. Dear Sidgreaves, Your letter of the 12th. November is… | ||
| scan0063 | Letter discussing various motor oils and their viscosities for summer and winter use, and recommending specific grades. | ||
| View original record | Copy. - 2 - recommended - they cannot all be the ideal can they? Take your own case:- Summer. Winter. Price's Motorime C. 250 M. 190 Wakefield's Castrol XL. 240 CW 135 Vacuum Mobiloil D. 300 AF. 200… | ||
| scan0064 | 'Sg.' to 'Rm.' regarding the performance of Duckham's Oils in improving engine starting. | ||
| View original record | 1235 S/W To Rm. from Sg. Duckham's Oils. Sg2/E25.11.36 Referring to the copy of letter sent you yesterday I should like to have your comments on this. I was very much interested to see what he said… | ||
| scan0065 | Use and testing of various low viscosity lubricating oils, such as Duckham's and Mobil-arctic. | ||
| View original record | 1235 Sg. from Rm. Rm14/R.26.11.36. DUCKHAM'S OILS. Replying to Sg2/E.25.11.36., low viscosity lubricating oils have been gaining ground steadily for the last five years. The Americans pioneered their… | ||
| scan0066 | Technical memorandum regarding Phantom III engine oil filling issues, sump baffle design, and potential modifications. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten notes: Poles Swell. Do you think that we might move the filler with advantage Rm. Rm 1235 PARTLY Typed content: E/JNR.4/HP.26.11.36. Phantom III Engine Oil Filling. Referring to the Daily… | ||
| scan0067 | Letter to Alexander Duckham & Co. Ltd. acknowledging receipt of oil samples and requesting viscosity data. | ||
| View original record | 1235. Experimental Dept. Rm/Swd.1.1/JH. 28th November, 1936. Messrs. Alexander Duckham & Co. Ltd., Duckham House, 16, & 18, Cannon Street, London.E.C.4. Dear Sirs, We thank you for the 3 barrels of… | ||
| scan0068 | The recommendation of winter oils for Phantom III cars. | ||
| View original record | 1235. W/LH. from Rm. Rm5/R.27.11.36. We think that all P.III cars which are at present being delivered to customers, during the winter months should be filled with one of the winter oils which we… | ||
| scan0069 | Duckham's Oil, enclosing an extract from a letter by Mr. Duckham. | ||
| View original record | 1235. To Rm. from Sg. Duckham's Oil. Sg11/E9.12.36 As promised I enclose extract from a recent letter from Mr.Duckham which I have acknowledged as per the attached copy. Sg. Enc. Extract. Copy of… | ||
| scan0070 | Extract from a letter concerning the effects of modern fuels on carburettors and cylinders. | ||
| View original record | Extract from letter from Mr.Alexander Duckham to Sg. dated 26.11.36 - for enc. with Sg11/E9.12.36 ......... If our Chief Chemist, Mr.S.E.Bowrey, is put into touch with your technical people, I would… | ||
| scan0071 | Letter concerning a potential meeting between the Head of the Experimental Department and Mr. Duckham's Chief Chemist. | ||
| View original record | Sg9/E9.12.36 9th December 1936 Dear Duckham, Referring to your letter of the 26th ult:., AD/MHR, relative to your Chief Chemist and the points to which you refer, I spoke to the Head of the… | ||
| scan0072 | Placement of oil coolers on Wraith and Bentley engines with larger crankshafts. | ||
| View original record | Hives Swcll - Please do this, particularly at temps approaching boiling. PM Rm. 1235 Oil Coolers with larger diameter Crankshaft and re-arranged engine - Wraith and Bentley. If this oil cooler is… | ||
| scan0073 | The use of winter oil for Phantom III engines. | ||
| View original record | 12 35. S/W. Rm. LE13/C/21.12.36. Re Phantom lll. Engine Oil. With reference to your Rm5/R27.11.36., if you think it advisable for us to deliver cars with one of the Winter oils for the next few… | ||
| scan0074 | Letter from the Experimental Department requesting an urgent shipment of 'Hi-press oil' to France for a Bentley 10,000 miles test. | ||
| View original record | 1235 (Experimental Dept.) Rm/Gry18/R. 31st December, 1936. R.J.W. Massey, Esq., 10, Middleton Crescent, Beeston, NOTTS: Dear Massey, We have not yet received any of the new Hi-press oil which you… | ||
| scan0075 | Challenges with the increasing number of recommended lubricants in the Instruction Book. | ||
| View original record | 1235 To Roy. from Rm. c. to Hs. c. to By. Rm.5/AP.11.1.37. CHASSIS LUBRICATION With reference to Roy.1/MG.8.1.37., we are proposing to take up the question of the number of oils, greases, etc.… | ||
| scan0076 | Inclusion of Belmoline lubricants in the 1937 instruction books. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from ROY Rm ROY1/MG8.1.37 CHASSIS LUBRICATION Arising out of the negotiations now proceeding with our present 4 suppliers, i.e. Prices, Shell, Wakefield, and Vacuum, covering the supply of such… | ||
| scan0077 | Modification to the Phantom III engine's lubrication system for the push rods. | ||
| View original record | Files Swcll 1235 HOTEL DE FRANCE. CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. Rm/GWH/II/JAB. 9th January 1937. To. Rm. PHANTOM III. Re.Scheme for extra oil to the push rods. I enquired at Lillie Hall about the two… | ||
| scan0078 | Duckham's Oil, explaining a delay in oil tests due to production issues with bearings. | ||
| View original record | 1235 Sg. from Rm. Rm23/R.19.1.37. DUCKHAM'S OIL. Replying to Sg1/E.19.1.37., we have been in such a mess with bearings that we have done no oil tests whatever for the past 12 months. We were proposing… | ||
| scan0079 | Update regarding Duckham's Oil. | ||
| View original record | 1235. S/W To Rm. from Sg. re Duckham's Oil Sg1/E19.1.37 Referring to former correspondence and your Rm34/R.10.11.36, would you please let me know how this matter now stands as I expect he will shortly… | ||
| scan0080 | Comparing proposed Shell oils and greases against current production lubricants for various components. | ||
| View original record | To Hl/Mr.Aspley. from Rm/FD. 1230 Rm/FD.12/AP.22.1.37. For your information the grades of oil and greases we wish to put forward for your consideration are as follows:- Steering box - Shell Spirax.… | ||
| scan0081 | Letter from Alexander Duckham & Co Ltd discussing travel arrangements and train times for a meeting. | ||
| View original record | ALEXANDER DUCKHAM & CO LTD Lubrication Technologists DIRECTORS: S.E. BOWREY, B.Sc., F.I.C., F.C.S. PROFESSOR J.S.S. BRAME, C.B.E., F.I.C., F.C.S. ALEXANDER DUCKHAM, F.C.S., M.I.P.T. (CHAIRMAN) J.E.… | ||
| scan0082 | Letter to S.E. Bowrey of Alexander Duckham & Co., Ltd. confirming a lunch meeting. | ||
| View original record | Midland Hotel 1.0 1235- (Experimental Dept.) Rm6/R. 23rd January, 1937. S.E. Bowrey, Esq., Messrs. Alexander Duckham & Co.,Ltd., Holyport Road, Fulham, LONDON. S.W.6. Dear Sir, Thank you for your… | ||
| scan0083 | Promotional letter from J. English & Co., Ltd. about their new 'Carbonil' Speed Motor Oil. | ||
| View original record | 1235. TELEPHONE: OFFICES: ROYAL 6576 (2 Lines). WORKS: NEW CROSS 3433. CONTRACTORS TO GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS. LEADING RAILWAY COMPANIES. MUNICIPALITIES & CORPORATIONS. ETC., ETC. TELEGRAMS:… | ||
| scan0084 | Letter from J. English & Co. Ltd. promoting their S.P. 'Carbonil' Speed Oil. | ||
| View original record | -2- 2/FWB/MH. February 16th 1937. Messrs. Rolls Royce, Ltd., (continued-) Our Laboratory is one of the finest in the Country, and in introducing S.P. "Carbonil" Speed Oil, we have had the valuable… | ||
| scan0085 | Letter declining to test a new motor racing oil from J. English & Co., Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 1235 (Experimental Dept.) Rm/Gry1/R. 18th February, 1937. Messrs. J. English & Co.,Ltd., 8, Lloyds Avenue, LONDON. E.C.3. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 16th instant describing your… | ||
| scan0086 | Follow-up letter from Alexander Duckham & Co Ltd regarding the progress of tests on their oil. | ||
| View original record | Files 1235. ALEXANDER DUCKHAM & CO LTD Lubrication Technologists DIRECTORS: S.E.BOWREY, B.Sc.,F.I.C.,F.C.S. PROFESSOR J.S.S.BRAME, C.B.E.,F.I.C.,F.C.S. ALEXANDER DUCKHAM, F.C.S. M.I.P.T. (CHAIRMAN)… | ||
| scan0087 | Letter to Alexander Duckham & Co.Ltd regarding a delay in comparative oil testing. | ||
| View original record | 1235. (Experimental Dept.) Rm/Swdl.3/M 26th February, 1937. S. Bowrey Esq., Alexander Duckham & Co.Ltd., Holyport Road, Fulham, LONDON. S.W.6. Dear Mr. Bowrey, In reply to your letter of the 25th… | ||
| scan0088 | Letter to Alexander Duckham & Co. Ltd. providing comparative oil consumption figures for a Bentley test unit. | ||
| View original record | 1235. 16th March 1937. Rm/Sedl7/AP. S.Bowey Esq., Alexander Duckham & Co.Ltd., Holyport Road, Fulham, LONDON S.W.6. Dear Mr.Bowey, I thank you for your letter of the 15th inst., and quote below some… | ||
| scan0089 | Requesting laboratory comparison of various shock damper oils and Jack fluid samples. | ||
| View original record | 1235. To Hl. from Rm/FD. We have sent into the lab. samples of the following shock damper oils as recommended for their use. 1. Shell Light Oil. 2. Compressor. 3. Mobiloil Arctic. 4. Castrol F. Will… | ||
| scan0090 | Letter from Alexander Duckham & Co Ltd confirming a meeting to discuss lubrication matters. | ||
| View original record | ALEXANDER DUCKHAM & CO LTD Lubrication Technologists 1235 DIRECTORS: S.E.BOWREY, B.Sc.,F.I.C.,F.C.S PROFESSOR J.S.S.BRAME,C.B.E.,F.I.C.,F.C.S. ALEXANDER DUCKHAM, F.C.S.,M.I.P.T.(CHAIRMAN) J.E.DUCKHAM,… | ||
| scan0091 | Sg. to Rm. regarding correspondence with Mr. A. Duckham about Duckham's Oils. | ||
| View original record | S/W 12.30' To Rm. from Sg. re Duckham's Oils. Sg25/E16.6.37 Referring to your Rm34/R10.11.36 at that time we rather led him to believe that we were going to do something. I enclpse copy of letter… | ||
| scan0092 | Letter from A. Duckham to A.F. Sidgreaves of Bentley Motors regarding the testing of Duckhams oils. | ||
| View original record | COPY. AD/MHR. Duckham House, 16, Cannon Street, E.C.4. 15th June 1937 A.F.Sidgreaves Esq. Messrs. Bentley Motors (1931) Ltd. 16, Conduit Street, W.1. Dear Sidgreaves, Last Autumn you were good enough… | ||
| scan0093 | Scheduling of bearing and oil tests for Duckham's Oils. | ||
| View original record | Sg. from Rm. 1233 Rm10/R.17.6.37. re: Duckham's Oils. Replying to Sg25/E.16.6.37, I believe we explained that we could not run bearing tests and oil tests simultaneously. We appear to have just about… | ||
| scan0094 | Letter from Alexander Duckham & Co Ltd regarding the examination of a 3¼ Bentley and enclosed correspondence. | ||
| View original record | ALEXANDER DUCKHAM & CO LTD DUCKHAM HOUSE, 16 & 18, CANNON ST. LONDON, E.C.4. DIRECTORS: S.E. BOWREY, B.Sc.,F.I.C.,F.C.S. PROFESSOR J.S.S. BRAME, C.B.E.,F.I.C.,F.C.S. ALEXANDER DUCKHAM, F.C.S.,M.I.P.T.… | ||
| scan0095 | Testimonial letter regarding the long-term use and performance of Duckham's oils. | ||
| View original record | COPY. November, 1936. PMS/OJN. A. F. Sidgreaves Esq., Messrs. Bentley Motors (1931) Ltd., 16, Conduit Street, W.1. Dear Mr. Sidgreaves, My old friend Alec Duckham has asked me to write you a word with… | ||
| scan0096 | Letter to A. F. Sidgreaves Esq. describing a successful engine oil test comparing Duckham's oil against a competitor's. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - A. F. Sidgreaves Esq., 6th November 1936. difficulties with stops due to carbonisation and I had heard that Duckham, with his technical chemical knowledge, had got over acute lubrication… | ||
| scan0097 | Final page of a letter from P. M. Stewart to A. F. Sidgreaves Esq. about future developments. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - A. F. Sidgreaves Esq., 6th November 1936. office as Commissioner for the Special Areas I hope to be a little freer and should be glad to have a chat with you about my Rolls and Bentley cars and… | ||
| scan0098 | Proposed oil test using Duckham's Oils on either a Phantom III or 25/30 model car. | ||
| View original record | S/W To Rm. from Sg. re Duckham's Oils. Sg13/E18.6.37 Thanks for Rm10/R.17.6.37. It is quite correct that some time ago you told me that you could not run the bearings test and the oil test at the same… | ||
| scan0099 | Letter to Alexander Duckham explaining a delay in oil testing due to issues with bearing tests. | ||
| View original record | Sg8/E18.6.37 18th June 1937 Dear Duckham, Many thanks for your letter of the 15th. I am afraid that the test of your oil has been delayed because we were in certain trouble with bearings and our… | ||
| scan0100 | Requesting an engine inspection on Alexander Duckham's Bentley, and to investigate a servo judder. | ||
| View original record | 1235 Hd. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry8/R.28.6.37. Alexander Duckham's Bentley. We have borrowed this car from its owner to examine the engine which has been running on Duckham's oil. Will you please,… | ||
| scan0101 | Letter discussing the cylinder bore wear of a 3 1/2 litre Bentley and arranging trials with 'Adcoids' and NP.3 oil. | ||
| View original record | Experimental Dept. Rm/Swdl.28/JH. 6th July, 1937. S. Bowrey Esq., Alexander Duckham & Co. Ltd., Holyport Road, Fulham, LONDON. S.W.6. Dear Mr. Bowrey, Regarding the inspection of Mr. Duckham's 3 1/2… | ||
| scan0102 | Letter to W.A. Robotham regarding a proposed visit from Mr. Duckham to Derby. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE Nº CITY 1308. MHR/BH. 123 DUCKHAM HOUSE, 16, CANNON STREET, E.C.4. 6th July, 1937. W.A.Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., Derby. Dear Sir, Since Mr. Duckham wrote his letter to you… | ||
| scan0103 | Short typed message confirming Monday as a convenient day for Mr. Duckham. | ||
| View original record | 1235 / 9.7.37. ROBARTS SECRETARY DUCKHAM, ENPEADCOL, LONDON. Monday quite convenient for Mr. Duckham. ROBOTHAM. | ||
| scan0104 | Letter from Alexander Duckham & Co Ltd regarding tests on Adcoids lubricant and engine oils in Bentley cars. | ||
| View original record | 1235 ALEXANDER DUCKHAM & CO LTD Lubrication Technologists DIRECTORS: S.E. BOWREY, B.Sc.,F.I.C.,F.C.S. PROFESSOR J.S.S. BRAME, C.B.E.,F.I.C.,F.C.S. ALEXANDER DUCKHAM, F.C.S.,M.I.P.T. (CHAIRMAN) J.E.… | ||
| scan0105 | Letter from Duckham House cancelling a visit to Derby due to Mr. Duckham's slight accident. | ||
| View original record | DET. TELEPHONE Nº CITY 1308. 1235 DUCKHAM HOUSE, 16, CANNON STREET, E.C.4. 10th July, 1937. W.A. Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., Derby. Dear Sir, Thank you for your telegram received this… | ||
| scan0106 | Letter concerning the testing of N.P.2 oil and requesting a supply of Adcoids be sent to Paris. | ||
| View original record | Rmll/R. 12th July, 1937. S.E. Bowrey, Esq., Messrs. A. Duckham & Co.,Ltd., Holyport Road, Fulham, S.W.6. Dear Mr. Bowrey, Thank you for your letter of the 9th July. We are testing N.P.2 oil. Will you… | ||
| scan0107 | Letter from Duckham House to W.A. Robotham regarding experience with thinner oils. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE No CITY 1308. AD/MHR. 1235 DUCKHAM HOUSE, 16, CANNON STREET, E.C.4. 6th. July, 1937. W.A. Robotham Esq. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd. Derby. Dear Mr. Robotham, I have been much interested in the… | ||
| scan0108 | Sg. to Rm. requesting an update regarding Duckham's Oils. | ||
| View original record | 1233 S/W To Rm. from Sg. re Duckham's Oils. Sg31/E14.7.37 Referring to Rm8/R.23.6.37 can you please tell me before you go away for your holiday how this matter now stands. Sg. | ||
| scan0109 | Results of testing Duckham's lubricating oils. | ||
| View original record | 1235 Sg. from Rm. Rm7/R.15.7.37. DUCKHAM'S OILS. We have examined Mr. Duckham's Bentley which has run on his lubricating oil, the results are very satisfactory. We have completed some bench tests on… | ||
| scan0110 | Letter replying to three queries about the effects of using thin lubricating oils in a vehicle. | ||
| View original record | Rm15/R. 15th July, 1937. A. Duckham, Esq., Duckham House, 16, Cannon Street, E.C.4. Dear Mr. Duckham, I apologise for the delay in answering your letter of the 6th July. Replying to your three… | ||
| scan0111 | Cylinder bore wear on a Bentley using Duckham's oil and Adcoid tablets. | ||
| View original record | W/K. Pk. from Rm. c. Hd. Rm6/R.15.7.37. An examination of Mr. Duckham's Bentley which has been running on Duckham's oil and Adcoid tablets has indicated remarkably little cylinder bore wear. It is, of… | ||
| scan0112 | Letter from Alexander Duckham & Co Ltd confirming the dispatch of twelve 1-dozen boxes of Adcoids. | ||
| View original record | ALEXANDER DUCKHAM & Cº LTD Lubrication Technologists DIRECTORS: S.E. BOWREY, B.Sc.,F.I.C.,F.C.S. PROFESSOR J.S.S. BRAME, C.B.E., F.I.C.,F.C.S. ALEXANDER DUCKHAM, F.C.S., M.I.P.T. (CHAIRMAN) J.E.… | ||
| scan0113 | Letter from Duckham House acknowledging receipt of a letter from W. A. Robotham. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE Nº CITY 1308. 1235 DUCKHAM HOUSE, 16, CANNON STREET, E.C.4. 17th July, 1937. W. A. Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. Dear Sir, Mr. Duckham is not in town today, but I read your… | ||
| scan0114 | Letter from Alexander Duckham & Co Ltd confirming the dispatch of four 10-gallon drums of N.P.3 oil to France. | ||
| View original record | ALEXANDER DUCKHAM & Cº LTD Lubrication Technologists DIRECTORS: S.E. BOWREY, B.Sc., F.I.C., F.C.S. PROFESSOR J.S.S. BRAME, C.B.E., F.I.C., F.C.S. ALEXANDER DUCKHAM, F.C.S., M.I.PT. (CHAIRMAN) J.E.… | ||
| scan0115 | Request to obtain 50 gallons of Duckhams N.P.3 oil for experimental purposes. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. c. to G/JWH. 1235 Rm/FD.1/JH.2.8.37. Will you please obtain 50 gallons of Duckhams N.P.3. oil for experimental purposes. Rm/FD. | ||
| scan0116 | Letter from a lubrication company regarding the progress and results of oil testing in vehicles. | ||
| View original record | ALEXANDER DUCKHAM & Cº Lᵀᴰ Lubrication Technologists DIRECTORS: S.E. BOWREY, B.Sc.,F.I.C.,F.C.S. PROFESSOR J.S.S. BRAME, C.B.E.,F.I.C.,F.C.S. ALEXANDER DUCKHAM, F.C.S.,M.I.P.T.(CHAIRMAN) J.E. DUCKHAM,… | ||
| scan0117 | The concluding page of a letter asking for advice on an unresolved matter. | ||
| View original record | 2. nothing concrete has materialised !! What do you advise? Yours sincerely, S. Bonomy. | ||
| scan0118 | Engine lubrication record for a 4 1/4-litre Bentley, chassis CXB277. | ||
| View original record | SEB/GMB 17.9.37 4 1/4-litre Bentley - CXB277. Engine Lubrication Record. 49 miles before delivery. 6,859 miles on mixture of N.P.2. and N.P.3. (half + half) 668 miles on N.P.X. 2,947 miles todate on… | ||
| scan0119 | Testimonial letter regarding the experience of using Duckham's oils in various vehicles and engines since 1904. | ||
| View original record | COPY. PMS/OJN. A. F. Sidgreaves Esq., Messrs. Bentley Motors (1931) Ltd., 16, Conduit Street, W.1. Dear Mr. Sidgreaves, My old friend Alec Duckham has asked me to write you a word with regard to my… | ||
| scan0120 | Letter detailing a comparative test between Duckham's oil and another brand to resolve engine carbonisation issues. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - A. F. Sidgreaves Esq., 6th November 1936. difficulties with stops due to carbonisation and I had heard that Duckham, with his technical chemical knowledge, had got over acute lubrication… | ||
| scan0121 | Concluding page of a letter from P. M. Stewart to A. F. Sidgreaves Esq. regarding a future discussion on cars. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - A. F. Sidgreaves Esq., 6th November 1938. office as Commissioner for the Special Areas I hope to be a little freer and should be glad to have a chat with you about my Rolls and Bentley cars and… | ||
| scan0122 | Letter requesting details of S.A.E. 20 & 30 oils from A. Duckham & Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 1235 Rm/Swdl.6/AP. Sept. 20th.1937 S.Bowrey Esq., A.Duckham & Co.Ltd., Holyport Road, Fulham, LONDON S.W.6. Dear Mr.Bowrey, Thank you for your letter of the 18th Sept. Would be obliged if you could… | ||
| scan0123 | Letter from Alexander Duckham & Co Ltd detailing the specifications of various lubricating oils. | ||
| View original record | QRY ALEXANDER DUCKHAM & CO LTD DUCKHAM HOUSE, 16 & 18, CANNON ST. LONDON, E.C.4. CHAIRMAN & GOVERNING DIRECTOR: ALEXANDER DUCKHAM, F.C.S., M.I.P.T. DIRECTORS: S.E.BOWREY, B.Sc.,F.I.C.,F.C.S. PROFESSOR… | ||
| scan0124 | Test report on the effect of Duckham's 'Sirrom' X.S. Press Oil on bearings. | ||
| View original record | TEST REPORT 753.B. (1). +202 1235 23rd Feb. 1937. Test on Duckham's "Sirrom" X.S. Press Oil (Rig No. 2.) Object of Test. To try out extreme pressure oils under conditions of service of Automobile work… | ||
| scan0125 | Test report on Vacuum Gargoyle Hypoid Gear lubricant. | ||
| View original record | TEST REPORT 753.B. (2) Test on Vacuum Gargoyle Hypoid Gear lubricant. (Fig No. 1.) OBJECT OF TEST. To try out extreme pressure oils under conditions of service of Automobile Work and note the effect… | ||
| scan0126 | Test report on Wakefield's Castrol Hi-press Excess Pressure Gear Lubricant. | ||
| View original record | TEST REPORT No. 753.B. (3). Test on Wakefield's Castrol Hi-press (Special E.P.) Excess Pressure Gear Lubricant. (Fig. No. 2.) OBJECT OF TEST. To try out extreme pressure oils under conditions of… | ||
| scan0127 | Supplementary report on a test of Wakefield's Castrol Hi-press oil manufactured for use on American cars. | ||
| View original record | 12-3-37. SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT ON TEST No. 753.B. (3). Wakefield's Castrol Hi-press specially manufactured for use on American cars. HYPOY A complete bearing LJ.12 and a brass cage were placed in… | ||
| scan0128 | Running test of Wakefield's Hi-Press Excess Pressure Lubricant, including a laboratory analysis of the oil. | ||
| View original record | 16-3-37 REPORT ON RUNNING TEST OF WAKEFIELD'S HI-PRESS EXCESS PRESSURE LUBRICANT. ※ To be attached to Test Report 753.B.(3). ※ A sample of the above mentioned oil was taken from a Wolseley 21. after… | ||
| scan0129 | Test report on Henry Prichard & Co.'s 'BRISTOL' Excess Pressure Gear Lubricant. | ||
| View original record | TEST REPORT No. 763.B. (4). Test on Henry Prichard & Co.'s "BRISTOL" Excess Pressure Gear Lubricant. OBJECT OF TEST. To try out extreme pressure oils under conditions of service of Automobile work and… | ||
| scan0130 | Test report on the effects of 'Filtrate' extreme pressure gear oil on bearings. | ||
| View original record | TEST REPORT No. 753.B. (5). Rig No. 1. Test on Extreme Pressure "FILTRATE" (regd.) Gear Oil. OBJECT OF TEST: To try out extreme pressure oils under conditions of service of automobile work and note… | ||
| scan0131 | Test report on Anglo-American Oil Co. Ltd. 'Expee 160 Compound' gear lubricant. | ||
| View original record | TEST REPORT No. 753.B. (6). Test on the Anglo-American Oil Co. Ltd. 'EXPEE 160 COMPOUND' Gear Lubricant. OBJECT OF TEST: To try out extreme pressure oils under conditions of service of Automobile Work… | ||
| scan0132 | Test report on Shell Mex 'E.P. Spirax' Excess Pressure Gear Lubricant. | ||
| View original record | TEST REPORT No. 753.B. (7). Test on Shell Mex "E.P. Spirax" Excess Pressure Gear Lubricant. OBJECT OF TEST: To try out extreme pressure oils under conditions of service of Automobile Work, and note… | ||
| scan0133 | Test report on Wakefield's Special E.P. oil, specifically manufactured for use on American cars. | ||
| View original record | REPORT ON TEST No. 763.B. TEST ON WAKEFIELD'S SPECIAL E.P. OIL SPECIALLY MANUFACTURED FOR USE ON AMERICAN CARS: OBJECT OF TEST: To try out this particular extreme pressure lubricant and note the… | ||
| scan0134 | From Sg. to Rm. concerning Duckham's Oils, requesting a definitive answer. | ||
| View original record | 1235 S/W To Rm. from Sg. re Duckham's Oils. Sg13/E27.9.37 Referring to your Rm7/R15.7.37 in view of recent changes etc. I have not worried you again about this but I now have another letter from… | ||
| scan0135 | Copy of a letter from Mr. A. Duckham to Mr. A.F. Sidgreaves regarding a stalled application for oil approval. | ||
| View original record | COPY OF LETTER FROM MR. A. DUCKHAM. Duckham House, 16, Cannon St, E.C. 4. 21st September, 1937. A.F. Sidgreaves, Esq., Messrs. Bentley Motors (1931) Ltd., 16, Conduit Street, W.1. Dear Sidgreaves,… | ||
| scan0136 | Letter to Alexander Duckham & Co. Ltd. confirming the recommendation of their oils in instruction books. | ||
| View original record | 1235 Rm.3/AP. 24th September 1937. S.Bowrey Esq., Messrs Alexander Duckham & Co.Ltd., Research Laboratories, Holyport Road, Fulham, LONDON S.W.6. Dear Mr.Bowrey, Many thanks for your letter of… | ||
| scan0137 | Letter from Alexander Duckham & Co Ltd confirming the recommendation of their N.P. Oils in instruction books. | ||
| View original record | 1235 ALEXANDER DUCKHAM & Cº LTD Lubrication Technologists DIRECTORS: S.E. BOWREY, B.Sc., F.I.C., F.C.S. PROFESSOR J.S.S. BRAME, C.B.E., F.I.C., F.C.S. ALEXANDER DUCKHAM, F.C.S., M.I.P.T. (CHAIRMAN) J.… | ||
| scan0138 | Internal order request for various types of oil and grease. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. from Rm/FD. c. G/JWH. 1238 Rm/FD.9/MH.2.11.37. Will you please order - 5 galls. of Single Shell oil. 10 galls. of Duckham's N.P.X.X. winter oils. also a 7lb. tin of Duckham's Keenol Grease… | ||
| scan0139 | Letter from A. Duckham offering his 4¼ Bentley for inspection and testing after running over 12,000 miles on ADCOIDS. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE No CITY 1308. AD/MHR. 12 30' DUCKHAM HOUSE, 16, CANNON STREET, E.C.4. 16th. November, 1937. W.A. Robotham Esq. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd. Derby. Dear Mr. Robotham, I feel that I owe you an… | ||
| scan0140 | Letter to Mr. Duckham postponing the inspection of his 4 1/4-litre Bentley until it has reached 30,000 miles. | ||
| View original record | 1235 Rm4/R. 18th November, 1937. A. Duckham, Esq., Duckham House, 16, Cannon Street, E.C.4. Dear Mr. Duckham, Thank you for your letter of November 16th. It is very kind of you to offer to let us have… | ||
| scan0141 | Letter regarding the overhaul of a 4.5-litre Bentley and an inquiry about the trial of ADCOIDS in Paris. | ||
| View original record | ALEXANDER DUCKHAM & Cº LTD Lubrication Technologists DIRECTORS: S.E. BOWREY, B.Sc., F.I.C., F.C.S. PROFESSOR J.S.S. BRAME, C.B.E., F.I.C., F.C.S. ALEXANDER DUCKHAM, F.C.S., M.I.P.T (CHAIRMAN) J.E.… | ||
| scan0142 | Letter to S. Bowrey of Alexander Duckham & Co., Ltd. regarding information on adcoids being used in Paris. | ||
| View original record | 1235 Rm9/R. 27th November, 1937; S. Bowrey, Esq., Messrs. Alexander Duckham & Co.,Ltd., Duckham House, 16, Cannon St., E.C.4. Dear Mr. Bowrey, Thank you for your letter of November 19th. So far we… | ||
| scan0143 | Letter from a lubrication technologist discussing a special engine oil with twice the normal load-carrying capacity. | ||
| View original record | 1235 ALEXANDER DUCKHAM & Cº LTº Lubrication Technologists DIRECTORS: S.E. BOWREY, B.Sc., F.I.C., F.C.S. PROFESSOR J. S. S. BRAME, C.B.E., F.I.C., F.C.S. ALEXANDER DUCKHAM, F.C.S., M.I.P.T. (CHAIRMAN)… | ||
| scan0144 | The problems of recommending specific oil brands and suggesting a move to S.A.E. specifications instead. | ||
| View original record | 1235 Hs. from Rm. O I L S. The oil situation is becoming increasingly embarrassing. In the first place, we recommend so many brands of oil that it is quite impossible for us to test more than a small… | ||
| scan0145 | Reprint from 'Motor Transport' magazine describing the 'Luber-finer' apparatus for continuous oil refining. | ||
| View original record | Reprinted from MOTOR TRANSPORT London, England, February 13th, 1937. Page 14. 1235 CLEAN OIL ALL THE TIME Crankcase Draining Rendered Unnecessary by the Luber-finer Apparatus The advantages of running… | ||
| scan0146 | Advertisement for the 'Luber-finer' oil refinery system with customer testimonials. | ||
| View original record | Luber-finer Starts Where Filters Stop Read What these Enthusiastic Owners* Say: ...on my Reo Flying Cloud. I have driven the car approximately 4000 miles since the unit was installed, and as far as I… | ||
| scan0147 | Advertisement for the Luber-finer oil refiner, detailing its operation and benefits. | ||
| View original record | USE CRANKCASE OIL OVER AND OVER AGAIN Luber-finer Contains a Powerful Exclusive Refining Agent That Refines Crankcase Oil As You Drive Luber-finer, the only genuine oil refiner for your motor,… | ||
| scan0148 | Patent specification for improvements to upper cylinder lubricants. | ||
| View original record | 1235 or 124 @Rinblay PATENT SPECIFICATION 460,345 Application Date: April 3, 1936. No. 9929/36. Complete Specification Accepted: Jan. 26, 1937. COMPLETE SPECIFICATION Improvements relating to Upper… | ||
| scan0149 | Patent specification for an improved solid or semi-solid upper cylinder lubricant. | ||
| View original record | 2 460,345 of the gas is extruded through the relief valve at a temperature a little above the setting temperature, which is, of course, dependent on the wax mixture employed. 5 In the case of the… | ||
| scan0150 | Proposal to improve the visibility of the oil level indicator for the Wraith III and Bentley 111 engines. | ||
| View original record | DY/NO. [crossed out] c. Rm. Toler [handwritten signature] 1235 DA.10/G.24.12.37. WRAITH 111. and BENTLEY 111. IMPROVED VISIBILITY OF OIL LEVEL INDICATOR. Herewith please receive E.CD.255 Modified… | ||
| scan0151 | Starting difficulties of 4¼-litre Bentleys and the effect of oil viscosity in cold weather. | ||
| View original record | 1235 also 1290 W/K PK. from Rm. c. Hs. c. Ey. c. MX. c. GWH. Rml/R.6.1.38. STARTING 4¼-LITRE BENTLEYS. Mr. Vandervell, who has a Bentley car, was up here yesterday, and he said that quite recently he… | ||
| scan0152 | Letter to E.G. Acheson Ltd. requesting a quantity of 'running in' compound for testing purposes. | ||
| View original record | 1235 Rm/Mths.12/JH. 10th January, 1937. E.G.Acheson Ltd., Colloidal Products, Thames House, Millbank, LONDON.S.W.1. For the attention of E.A.Smith Esq., Dear Sirs, We should like you to supply for… | ||
| scan0153 | Letter to E.G. Acheson Ltd. postponing the use of their 'running in' compound as the proposed job has fallen through. | ||
| View original record | 1235 Rm/Mths.10/JH. 17th January, 1938. E.G. Acheson Ltd., Colloidal Products, Thames House, Millbank. LONDON.S.W.1. For the attention of F. Gordon Kay Esq. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of… | ||
| scan0154 | Letter confirming the postponement of a proposed test with Running-in Compound containing Acheson Colloidal Graphite. | ||
| View original record | Works: PLYMOUTH, DEVON. E. G. ACHESON LTD. ESTABLISHED 1910 MANUFACTURERS OF COLLOIDAL PRODUCTS Thames House, Millbank, London, S.W.1. TELEPHONE: VICTORIA 5644 (4 LINES) TELEGRAMS: OILDAG, SOWEST,… | ||
| scan0155 | Letter to A. Duckham & Co. Ltd. inquiring about the differences and suitability of Keenol grease KG.20 and Z.9907 for chassis parts. | ||
| View original record | 1235 Rm/AFM.2/MH. 3rd. February 1938. Messrs. A.Duckham & Co. Ltd., Duckham's House, 10, Cannon Street, London, E.C.4. Dear Sirs, Can you explain to us the difference between Keenol grease KG.20 and… | ||
| scan0156 | Requesting an official order be sent to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes for 1 quart of Lovejoy shock damper oil. | ||
| View original record | 1235 To Roy. c.c. to G/JWH. c.c. to G/Mt. Rm/FD.11/JH.3.2.38. Will you please send an official order to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes for, 1 qt. of Lovejoy shock damper oil. This has been supplied.… | ||
| scan0157 | Letter from Alexander Duckham & Co Ltd describing the composition and suitability of various lubricant grades. | ||
| View original record | 1235 ALEXANDER DUCKHAM & CO LTD DUCKHAM HOUSE, 16 & 18, CANNON ST. LONDON, E.C.4. CHAIRMAN & GOVERNING DIRECTOR: ALEXANDER DUCKHAM, F.C.S., M.I.P.T. DIRECTORS: J. M. BAXTER. S. E. BOWREY, B.Sc.,… | ||
| scan0158 | Clarifying the correct Duckham's grease for Wraith brakes and chassis lubrication to avoid mix-ups. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. from Rm/AFM. c. By. Rm/AFM.5/MH.5.2.38. WRAITH BRAKES - DUCKHAM'S GREASE. We have recommended that certain parts of Wraith shall be lubricated with Duckham's "Keenol" Grease KG.20. This is a… | ||
| scan0159 | Letter from the Anglo-American Oil Company chasing the approval of Essolube oil. | ||
| View original record | FORM No 234. 1235- Anglo-American Oil Company, Limited. TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT. 83, ALBERT EMBANKMENT, VAUXHALL, London, S.E.11. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS:- ESSOCHEM-LAMB-LONDON. TELEPHONE NoS RELIANCE… | ||
| scan0160 | Letter to the Anglo-American Oil Company regarding a delayed response due to Mr. Robotham's absence. | ||
| View original record | Rm/R4. 14th February, 1938. Anglo-American Oil Company, Limited, 83, Albert Embankment, Vauxhall, S.E.11. (For the attention of Mr. H.C. Tett.) Dear Sirs, Our Mr. Robotham is away from the Works until… | ||
| scan0161 | Letter to the Anglo-American Oil Company regarding oil recommendations for Instruction Books. | ||
| View original record | 1235 Rm4/R. 21st February, 1938. Anglo-American Oil Company, Limited, 83, Albert Embankment, Vauxhall, S.E.11. (For the attention of Mr. H.C. Tett). Dear Sirs, With reference to your letter of… | ||
| scan0162 | Letter to an oil company regarding the labeling of oil cans with S.A.E. viscosity numbers. | ||
| View original record | 1235- March 9th.1938 Rm/Gry.9/AP. Messrs Alexander Duckham & Co.Ltd., Duckham House, 16 & 18 Cannon St., LONDON E.C.4. For the attention of S.E. Bowrey Esq. Dear Sirs, Some of the Oil Companies have… | ||
| scan0163 | Letter from Alexander Duckham & Co. Ltd regarding the labelling of oil packages with S.A.E. viscosity numbers. | ||
| View original record | ALEXANDER DUCKHAM & Cº LTD Lubrication Technologists DIRECTORS: S.E.BOWREY, B.Sc.,F.I.C.,F.C.S. PROFESSOR J.S.S.BRAME, C.B.E.,F.I.C.,F.C.S. ALEXANDER DUCKHAM, F.C.S., M.I.P.T. (CHAIRMAN) J.E.DUCKHAM,… | ||
| scan0164 | The difficulties of recommending oils by name and proposing a switch to listing the oil company and viscosity number. | ||
| View original record | 1235. Hs. from Rm. Rm2/R.28.3.38. The attached note from Gry indicates some of the difficulties we are having due to recommending oils by names in the Instruction Book. We note that from a policy… | ||
| scan0165 | Switch from oil trade names to SAE viscosity numbers in instruction books. | ||
| View original record | 1235 To Hs. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry.6/MH.24.3.38. For some time we have been trying to persuade oil companies to use viscosity numbers and not trade names for their oils. Most of the companies now put an… | ||
| scan0166 | Changes to oil specifications and availability from various suppliers. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Gry.6/MH.24.3.38. WAKEFIELDS. (1) "CW" used to be SAE.30 and then became 20, and on April 1st. will cease to exist. (2) "XL" which for years has been SAE.50 will soon, according to Limb, be SAE.30,… | ||
| scan0167 | List of required modifications and points of attention for the Wraith III Oil Level Indicator. | ||
| View original record | 1235 To BI. from HPS/RH. C. to De. C. to Rms C. to WDC C. to Rm/Swdl. Files HPS/RH.1/VS.8.3.38. WRAITH III. Oil Level Indicator (E.CD.255). Further to memo HPS/RH.1/VS.26.2.38., we give below a list… | ||
| scan0168 | Log of oil sample mileage for two vehicles, 26.G.VI - 25/30 and O.B.IV - BENTLEY, noting oil filter performance. | ||
| View original record | 600u 1235/ OIL SAMPLES (HANDED TO Rm/Swdl.) 7.4.38. 26.G.VI - 25/30. Total miles run since fitting filter - W.1. 3,694 miles. W.2. 5,826 miles (Filter leaking. New unit fitted). W.3. 8,529 miles. W.4.… | ||
| scan0169 | Piston scuffing trouble in relation to standardizing different grades of S.A.E. oil. | ||
| View original record | 1235. By. from Rm. c. Ms. c. HRC. c. Da. c. Mx. c. Da/Jnr. c. Ha/GWA. Rm3/R.8.4.38. We were just about to standardise S.A.E.20 oils when we ran into piston scuffing trouble. Up to this date we had run… | ||
| scan0170 | The causes of and solutions for piston scuffing on experimental Wraith engines. | ||
| View original record | To By. from RM/Mths. c. Ms. c. RHC. c. Ds. c. Ex. c. Da/Jnr. c. Rm/GWR. Rm/Mths.1/WH.5.4.38. PISTON SCUFFING. We have recently been experiencing considerable trouble with "scuffed" or partly seized… | ||
| scan0171 | Test method for producing scuffed pistons and comparing the effectiveness of different engine oils. | ||
| View original record | -2- (2) Adopt tin-plated pistons as an extra safeguard. METHOD OF TEST. To produce scuffed pistons we did not have to resort to any unusual tests, the procedure being as follows :- (1) Build up engine… | ||
| scan0172 | Photograph of a standard piston after undergoing scuffing tests. | ||
| View original record | PISTON SCUFFING TESTS. STANDARD E.60632 PISTON (NOT TIN-PLATED). E.60820 COMPRESSION RING. E.61123 "L" SECTION RING. E.60821 SCRAPER RING. PISTON SCUFFED AFTER ONE RUN ON MOBILCIL "ARTIC" OIL TEST… | ||
| scan0173 | Photograph and report on piston scuffing tests, showing a scuffed piston after testing. | ||
| View original record | PISTON SCUFFING TESTS. STANDARD E.60632 PISTON (NOT TIN-PLATED). E.60820 COMPRESSION RING. E.61123 "L" SECTION RING. E.60821 SCRAPER RING. PISTON SCUFFED AFTER ONE WITH CASTROL "XL" OIL. TESTS… | ||
| scan0174 | Photograph showing a tin-plated piston and rings after scuffing tests. | ||
| View original record | 3 PISTON SCUFFING TESTS. STANDARD E.60632 PISTON (TIN-PLATED). E.60820 COMPRESSION RING. E.61123 'L' SECTION RING. E.60821 SCRAPER RING. PISTON SHOWS NO SIGN OF SCUFFING AFTER 3 TESTS ON MOBILOIL… | ||
| scan0175 | Photograph of a piston after a scuffing test, with a typed descriptive label. | ||
| View original record | PISTON SCUFFING TESTS. STANDARD E.60632 PISTON (NOT TIN-PLATED). E.60820 COMPRESSION RING. E.61123 "L" SECTION RING. E.60821 SCRAPER RING. PISTON SHOWS NO SIGN OF SCUFFING AFTER RUN WITH MOBILOIL "A"… | ||
| scan0176 | Photograph showing a piston after a scuffing test with no signs of scuffing. | ||
| View original record | PISTON SCUFFING TESTS. STANDARD E.60632 PISTON (NOT TIN-PLATED). E.60820 COMPRESSION RING. E.61123 "L" SECTION RING. E.60821 SCRAPER RING. PISTON "RUN IN" ON MOBILOIL "A" "DE LAVAL" OIL FOR TOTAL OF 7… | ||
| scan0177 | Recommendations on the use of S.A.E. 20 and S.A.E. 30 oils in cars, discussing consumption and starting advantages. | ||
| View original record | 1235 W/N. Br. from Rm. c. BP. Rm7/R.12.4.38. With reference to Br/M6/A.6.4.38., attached is a copy of our recommendations with regard to the new oils, and their application to cars at present being… | ||
| scan0178 | Recommended oils and lubricants for the Bentley M. Series. | ||
| View original record | COPY To NW. from Rm/Gry. c. Hs. c. By. Rm/Gry.4/AP.2.4.38 RECOMMENDED OILS - BENTLEY M. SERIES. We suggest the following in the Instruction Book re recommended oils:- ENGINE Use either Wakefield… | ||
| scan0179 | Inclusion of oil viscosity numbers on cans and in the Instruction Book. | ||
| View original record | 1235 D/BP. from Rm. Rm5/R.20.4.38. With reference to D/BP18/MW.14.4.38, recommendations for Bentley and Rolls-Royce are the same. Oil Manufacturers are now putting the viscosity numbers on the cans,… | ||
| scan0180 | The use of thin oils on Bentley cars to reduce cylinder bore wear after a re-bore. | ||
| View original record | W/K - PK. from Rm. c. Rm/GWH. 1235 also 1113. Rm10/R.6.5.38. USE OF THIN OILS ON BENTLEY CARS. This is to confirm that we have asked you to arrange for a number of cars to be run on thin oils after a… | ||
| scan0181 | Letter from Alexander Duckham & Co Ltd regarding a mistake in printed slips for instruction manuals and S.A.E. reference numbers for their oils. | ||
| View original record | 1235 ALEXANDER DUCKHAM & CO LTD DUCKHAM HOUSE, 16 & 18, CANNON ST. LONDON, E.C.4. CHAIRMAN & GOVERNING DIRECTOR: ALEXANDER DUCKHAM, F.C.S., M.I.P.T. DIRECTORS: J.M. BAXTER. S.E. BOWREY, B.SC., F.I.C.,… | ||
| scan0182 | Letter to Alexander Duckham & Co. Ltd. inquiring about their range of oils. | ||
| View original record | 1235 c. NW. Experimental Dept. Rm/Gry.4/MH. 11th. May 1938. Messrs.Alexander Duckham & Co. Ltd., Duckham House, 16 & 18 Cannon Street, LONDON, E.C.4. Dear Sirs, Your letter of May 9th. has been passed… | ||
| scan0183 | The use of specific viscosity oils for 'M' series Bentley cars and Phantom III gearboxes. | ||
| View original record | 8 1235 To LA. from Rm/Gry. c. Hd. c. Br. W/N. c. Pk. W/K. Rm/Gry.5/MH.24.5.38. CHASSIS LUBRICANTS. On 'M' series Bentley cars we are going to use a viscosity 30 oil for the engine and gearbox. The… | ||
| scan0184 | Recommending specific viscosity 50 oils for the Phantom III 'D' series gearbox. | ||
| View original record | γ 1235 To NW. from Rm/Gry. c. By. Rm/Gry.2/MH.24.5.38. P.III 'D' SERIES OILS. With regard to NW.13/VL.9.5.38, we recommend this should be the same as Bentley 'M' series except that the gearbox should… | ||
| scan0185 | Sending two blueprints for a crankshaft rear end oil retainer and crankcase end cover. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten]: Files [Handwritten]: 1235- [Typed]: Rm/Swdl. [Typed]: BY/Ald.5/G.1.6.38. REAR END OIL RETAINER. LeC.5000. Please receive herewith two blueprints of the following :- S.CD.664 Crankshaft… | ||
| scan0186 | Complaint that outside inspectors show bias in their recommendations for chassis lubricants. | ||
| View original record | 1235 W/S. To H. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry.8/MH.27.6.38. CHASSIS LUBRICANTS. We have had complaints from one of the oil Companies that our outside inspectors are far from impartial in their oil… | ||
| scan0187 | Policy for advising customers on engine oil and lubricant mixing for chassis. | ||
| View original record | 1235 S/W. Rm/Gry. H.4/H29.6.38. Re: Chassis Lubricants. Replying to your Rm/Gry.8/MH.27.6.38. we do not think Inspecting Engineers have any intention at all of being partial when receiving enquiries… | ||
| scan0188 | Confirming the acceptability of mixing recommended chassis lubricant oils. | ||
| View original record | 1235 W/S. To H. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry.7/MH.1.7.38. CHASSIS LUBRICANTS. Thank you for your H.4/H29.6.38. As no trouble can result from mixing any or all of the oils recommended in the instruction book we… | ||
| scan0189 | Request to order Mobiloil Hypoid gear oil and Arctic oil for the experimental garage. | ||
| View original record | 1235 To HPS/AM. Rm/FD.7/JH.1.7.38. Will you please order the following for use in the exptl. garage. 5 galls of mobiloil Hypoid gear oil 20 galls. of mobiloil Arctic oil. O/N.52439. Rm/FD. | ||
| scan0190 | Confirming the circulation of documents regarding chassis lubricants. | ||
| View original record | 1235 S/W (Rm/Gry.) H.15/H4.7.38. CHASSIS LUBRICANTS. ------------------- Thank you for your Rm/Gry7/MHL.7.38. I have circulated I.Es as per copy attached. H. encl. | ||
| scan0191 | To inspecting engineers about the interchangeability of recommended chassis lubricants for customers. | ||
| View original record | TO ALL INSPECTING ENGINEERS. EF. FDR, Hd. Br, JLE (for demonstrators.) H.14/H 4.7.38. CHASSIS LUBRICANTS. Will you kindly note in respect of the oils mentioned in the Instruction Books respectively… | ||
| scan0192 | Sales letter to Bentley Motors regarding a Visco-Meter device for monitoring oil viscosity. | ||
| View original record | CABLE ADDRESS: "AUTOCHEM, LONDON." TELEPHONE: ACORN 0544. 1235 BRITISH AUTOMOTIVE & CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES LTD. DIRECTORS: G. SMITH (ENGLISH) J. A. TUMBLER (AMERICAN) A. FRIEDMANN (AUSTRIAN) E. FRIEDMANN… | ||
| scan0193 | Promotional leaflet for the Visco-Meter, a device for testing oil viscosity. | ||
| View original record | THE VISCO METER CORPORATION 315 GROTE STREET BUFFALO, N. Y. Sole Agents BRITISH AUTOMOTIVE AND CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES LTD., 44, PACKINGTON ROAD, ACTON, LONDON, W.3. [Gauge Text]: LOW NORMAL HIGH OIL… | ||
| scan0194 | Letter from Alexander Duckham & Co Ltd regarding the omission of their H.B.B. Grease from the 'Phantom III' instruction book. | ||
| View original record | 1235 ALEXANDER DUCKHAM & CO LTD DUCKHAM HOUSE, 16 & 18, CANNON ST. LONDON, E.C.4. CHAIRMAN & GOVERNING DIRECTOR: ALEXANDER DUCKHAM, F.C.S., M.I.P.T. DIRECTORS: S. E. BOWREY, B.Sc., F.I.C., F.C.S.… | ||
| scan0195 | Letter to Alexander Duckham & Co. Ltd. regarding a change in recommended lubricants. | ||
| View original record | 1235 c. By/Mtn. Rm/Gry.8/MH. 5th. October 1938. Messrs. Alexander Duckham & Co. Ltd., Duckham House, 16-18, Cannon Street, LONDON, E.C.4. For the attention of Mr.Robarts. Dear Sirs, Thank you for your… | ||
| scan0196 | Letter from Alexander Duckham & Co Ltd regarding their intention to create a grease to surpass Mobil No.2. | ||
| View original record | 1235 ALEXANDER DUCKHAM & CỌ LTD Lubrication Technologists CHAIRMAN & GOVERNING DIRECTOR: ALEXANDER DUCKHAM, F.C.S., M.I.P.T. DIRECTORS: J. M. BAXTER. S. E. BOWREY, B.Sc., F.I.C., F.C.S. PROFESSOR J.… | ||
| scan0197 | Letter to Alexander Duckham & Co. Ltd. detailing the required specifications for a chassis and hub grease. | ||
| View original record | 1235 Rm/Gry.4/MH. 11th. October 1938. Messrs. Alexander Duckham & Co. Ltd., Research Laboratories, Holyport Road, Fulham, LONDON, S.W.6. For the attention of Mr.L.E.P.Wright. Dear Sirs, Thank you for… | ||
| scan0198 | Seeking views on a customer-supplied Macmillan motor oil for a decarbonisation service. | ||
| View original record | COPY. 1235 N/W Rm. c. D/BP. Br/G.25/G.17.10.38. RE CHASSIS NO. GLG-14. Lady Sassoon. We have just had this car here for decarbonisation. The Customer arranged to supply her own oil, and sent up two… | ||
| scan0199 | Company's stance on customers using non-recommended special oils, referencing Lady Sassoon's car. | ||
| View original record | W/N. To Br. from Rm/Gry. 1235 also 561. Rm/Gry.2/MH.25.10.38. LADY SASSOON'S CAR. / 561. With regard to Br/G.25/G.17.10.38, we frequently have letters from customers who want to run on some special… | ||
| scan0200 | Letter from Alexander Duckham & Co Ltd regarding the development of Chassis Greases. | ||
| View original record | 1235 ALEXANDER DUCKHAM & CO LTD Lubrication Technologists CHAIRMAN & GOVERNING DIRECTOR: ALEXANDER DUCKHAM, F.C.S., M.I.P.T. DIRECTORS: J. M. BAXTER. S. E. BOWREY, B.Sc., F.I.C., F.C.S. PROFESSOR J.… | ||
| scan0201 | Request for analysis of four oil samples from a 15,000-mile test on a Castrolite Oil Unit. | ||
| View original record | 123b also 400b To H1/EJW. Rm/IMW.5/JH.21.11.38. Castrolite Oil Unit B.III No.5. 15,000 miles test. Herewith four samples marked A.B.C.D. We are anxious to know the percentage and nature of the foreign… | ||
| scan0202 | Letter to Alexander Duckham & Co. Ltd. regarding an issue with grease melting on brake expanders and requesting a suitable alternative. | ||
| View original record | EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. #Z 1235 Rm/JBD.6/JH. February 3rd. January, 1939. Alexander Duckham & Co.Ltd., Duckham House, 16 - 18 Cannon Street, LONDON.E.C.4. For the attention of Mr. Bowrey. Dear Sirs,… | ||
| scan0203 | Letter from Alexander Duckham & Co Ltd regarding the recommendation and properties of K.G. 24 grease. | ||
| View original record | Rm 1029/1235 File Please ALEXANDER DUCKHAM & CO LTD Lubrication Technologists CHAIRMAN & GOVERNING DIRECTOR: ALEXANDER DUCKHAM, F.C.S., M.I.P.T. DIRECTORS: J. M. BAXTER. S. E. BOWREY, B.Sc., F.I.C.,… | ||
| scan0204 | Chart detailing the properties and applications of various types of grease. | ||
| View original record | SEB/GMB 7.2.39 Principal application Base I.P.T. Penetration Melting Point °F. High Pressure Gun Grease High pressure greasing equipment. Lime 330 200 H.B.B. Ball bearing and general Lime 240 205… | ||
| scan0205 | Requesting the arrangement of engine oil tests with the Vacuum Oil Co. to check for loss of lubricating power. | ||
| View original record | 1235 + 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… | ||
| scan0206 | Letter from Alexander Duckham & Co Ltd confirming an amended order for two types of grease, providing melting points and pricing. | ||
| View original record | 12352 ALEXANDER DUCKHAM & Cº LTD Lubrication Technologists CHAIRMAN & GOVERNING DIRECTOR: ALEXANDER DUCKHAM, F.C.S., M.I.P.T. DIRECTORS: J. M. BAXTER. S. E. BOWREY, B.Sc., F.I.C., F.C.S. PROFESSOR J.… | ||
| scan0207 | Requesting an order of various engine and axle oils to be stocked at Shardlow. | ||
| View original record | 1235 To Les. c. to G/JWH. Rm/FD.8/JH.1.11.39. In view of the possibility of oil being pooled we should like to put a stock of engine and axle oil in stock at Shardlow, will you therefore please… | ||
| scan0208 | Recommended lubricating oils for the long-term storage of cars to prevent corrosion. | ||
| View original record | 12.35 Hm/Gry. Hd/Sd18/MW17.1.40. re: Storage of Cars. ----------- In our Instruction Books we recommend draining of the lubricating oils from engine, gearbox, and rear axle, and replenishing these… | ||
| scan0209 | Use of Hi-Press rear axle oil for specific vehicles. | ||
| View original record | 1235 & 1015 To Rm/FD. Rm/FJH.7/JH.18.1.40. REAR AXLE OILS. There are in the Garage stores two cans of pool Hi-Press oil which will be the only kind available in 6 months time. Will you please put this… | ||
| scan0210 | The use of mineral oils for the storage of cars. | ||
| View original record | 1235 To Hd/Sd. Rm.1/JH.20.1.40. With reference to your memo. ref. Hd/Sd.8/MW.17.1.40. re Storage of Cars. At the present we are not in a position to carry out tests with oils for this purpose. Our… | ||
| scan0211 | Request for information on customer cars running on thin oils in London traffic conditions. | ||
| View original record | 1235 file a/GWH. Rm.3/ML.24.2.40. Have you got any information from the various customers' cars which were being run on thin oils in London traffic conditions? Rm. | ||
| scan0212 | Wear on the bronze magneto drive skew gear for the Merlin engine and recommending anti-wear running-in procedures. | ||
| View original record | Rm. (Clan Foundry) W. rln gen. 1235 M/Swdl.5/BA.28.10.40. As you are possibly aware, a great deal of trouble has been experienced with regard to wear on the bronze magneto drive skew gear on the… | ||
| scan0213 | Appropriate type of Extreme Pressure (E.P.) oil for running-in gearboxes and gears. | ||
| View original record | W/G M/Swdl. from Rm. rils gen. 1235 Rm.6/ML.31.10.40. With reference to your M/Swdl.5/BA.28.10.40. I think for running-in, you need the mildest E.P. oil you can use without getting seizure. If you use… | ||
| scan0214 | Bearing failures caused by using thin oils and the importance of cleaning suction strainers. | ||
| View original record | W/N. Br. from Rm. c. Hd. Rm.16/ML.12.12.40. 1235 THIN OILS. We have investigated the failure of the bearings on Br's Bentley, and have come to the conclusion that the trouble is due to the fact that… | ||
| scan0215 | Use of doped oils and the process of chromium plating rockers on engines. | ||
| View original record | To Lov. from Rm. Copy to Dr. Helmore. 1235 Rm.6/ET.23.6.41. DOPED OILS. ----------- I do not know how you are progressing with doped oils, nor how their adoption in service is progressing. I know,… | ||
| scan0216 | Letter from Shell-Mex and B.P. Ltd regarding the supply of AeroShell Oil to service depots and fuel research. | ||
| View original record | SHELL-MEX AND B.P. LTD Distributors for the Shell and Anglo-Persian Oil Groups Telephone: Temple Bar 1234 Telegrams: Shelbeepee, London. Telex. x544 P.O. BOX NO. 148 SHELL-MEX HOUSE VICTORIA… | ||
| scan0217 | Continuation sheet of a letter from Shell-Mex and B.P. Limited regarding confidential observations. | ||
| View original record | CONTINUATION SHEET NO. 2. FROM SHELL-MEX AND B.P. LIMITED. TO E.W. Hives ESQ. DATE 1.5.34. them, I will be very glad to send you in the next week or so the observations we have made. We are not… | ||
| scan0218 | Letter to Shell Mex & B.P. Ltd. regarding oil stocking policy at service depots and a request for test results on inlet mixture temperatures. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten note: Shell] Expl. Dept. Hs.4/MJ. 2nd. May, 1934. L.G.Callingham Esq., Messrs. Shell Mex & B.P. Ltd., P.O.Box No.148, Shell Mex House, Victoria Embankment, LONDON.W.C.2. Replying to T. &… | ||
| scan0219 | Letter from Shell-Mex and B.P. Ltd regarding lubricating oil and methods for correlating anti-knock test results with on-road engine temperature readings. | ||
| View original record | X524 SHELL-MEX & BP LTD Telephone: Temple Bar 1234 Telegrams: Shelbeepee, Rand, London, Telex SHELL-MEX AND B.P. LTD Distributors for the Shell and Anglo-Persian Oil Groups P.O. BOX NO. 148 .… | ||
| scan0220 | Letter from Shell-Mex and B.P. Limited concerning the cooling effects of alcohol-fuel mixtures. | ||
| View original record | CONTINUATION SHEET NO. 2. FROM SHELL-MEX AND B.P. LIMITED. TO E. W. Hives Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Ltd. DATE 4.5.34. There seems to be little or no difference between fuels with regard to… | ||
| scan0221 | Letter sent to Shell-Mex & B.P. Ltd. about a suggestion to stock Aero Shell oil. | ||
| View original record | Hs. at W. 8-465 Hn20/I/14-5-34. SHELL OIL. We attach a copy of a letter we have to-day sent to Shell-Mex & B.P. Ltd. I understsnd Mr. Callingham h̶a̶s̶ approached you with a suggestion that packages… | ||
| scan0222 | Letter to Shell-Mex & B.P. Ltd. declining to stock Aero Shell oil due to insignificant demand. | ||
| View original record | Hn19/I 14th May, 1934. The Sales Manager, Motor Oils Dept., Messrs. Shell-Mex & B.P. Ltd., P. O. Box 148, Shell Mex House, Victoria Embankment, WC.2. Dear Sir:- Mr. Sidgreaves has asked us to reply to… | ||
| scan0223 | Letter from an oil supplier discussing the performance and corrosion risks of Extreme Pressure lubricants. | ||
| View original record | COPY Telephone: Temple Bar 1234 SHELL-MEX BP LTD Telegrams: Shelbeepee, London Telex, SHELL-MEX AND B.P. LTD Distributors for the Shell and Anglo-Persian Oil Groups P.O. BOX NO. 148 . SHELL-MEX HOUSE… | ||
| scan0224 | Letter from Shell-Mex and B.P. Ltd. requesting data on tooth pressures for their E.P. Lubricant testing. | ||
| View original record | CONTINUATION SHEET No. 1 FROM SHELL-MEX AND B.P. LIMITED. TO. E. W. Hives, Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd. DATE 31st July 1934. I have no idea what tooth pressures are to be encountered in any of your… | ||
| scan0225 | Letter to Shell-Mex & B.P. Ltd. concerning issues with E.P. lubricants settling when stored. | ||
| View original record | Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.10/KW. 27th August, 1934. L.G. Callingham Esq., Messrs. Shell-Mex & B.P. Ltd., Shell Mex House, Victoria Embankment, LONDON, W.C.2. Dear Mr. Callingham, Thank you for your letter of… | ||
| scan0226 | Letter to Shell-Mex & B.P. Ltd. detailing requirements for extreme pressure lubricants for gearboxes and issues with carbon deposits on ball bearings. | ||
| View original record | X2465 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Gry.9/KW. 28th August, 1934. Messrs. Shell-Mex & B.P. Ltd., Shell-Mex House, Victoria Embankment, LONDON, W.C.2. Attention of Mr. Callingham. Dear Sirs, Mr. Robotham has asked me… | ||
| scan0227 | Letter from Shell-Mex and B.P. Ltd. acknowledging a letter regarding information on tooth pressures. | ||
| View original record | V765 SHELL-MEX Telephone: Temple Bar 1234 Telegrams: Shelbeepee, Rand London LTD SHELL-MEX AND B.P. LTD Distributors for the Shell and Anglo-Persian Oil Groups P.O. BOX NO. 148 . SHELL-MEX HOUSE… | ||
| scan0228 | Letter to Shell-Mex Ltd. requesting recommendations for a thinner grade of winter oil. | ||
| View original record | x2465 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.20/KW. 8th October, 1934. Messrs. Shell-Mex Ltd., Shell-Mex House, Victoria Embankment, London, W.C.1. For the attention of Mr. Callingham. Dear Sirs, We are recommending a… | ||
| scan0229 | Follow-up letter to Shell-Mex Ltd. regarding a previous inquiry about a thinner grade of oil for winter use. | ||
| View original record | X2465 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.9/KW. 25th October, 1934. Messrs. Shell-Mex Ltd., Shell-Mex House, Victoria Embankment, London, W.C.1. For the attention of Mr. Callingham: Dear Sirs, We cannot trace having… | ||
| scan0230 | Letter from Shell-Mex and B.P. Ltd. regarding a previous correspondence that went astray and attaching a copy. | ||
| View original record | SHELL-MEX AND B.P. LTD Telephone: Temple Bar 1234 Telegrams: Shelbeepee, London Telex Distributors for the Shell and Anglo-Persian Oil Groups P.O. BOX NO. 148 . SHELL-MEX HOUSE VICTORIA EMBANKMENT .… | ||
| scan0231 | Letter from Shell-Mex and B.P. Ltd. detailing the viscosity characteristics of their standard Double Shell Motor Oil. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y Hs/Rm.20/KW T & R. LGC/LD. 10th October 1934. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr. Robotham. We have to thank you for your letter of October 8th, and would… | ||
| scan0232 | Letter from Shell-Mex regarding the approval of Spirax axle lubrication for inclusion in instruction books. | ||
| View original record | Telephone TEMPLE BAR 1234 Telegrams SHELBEEPEE TELEX LONDON RM SHELL-MEX HOUSE VICTORIA EMBANKMENT LONDON, W.C.2 29th October 1935. E. W. Hives, Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. Dear Mr. Hives,… | ||
| scan0233 | Letter to Shell-Mex & B.P. Ltd. commenting on the heavy viscosity of a recommended oil. | ||
| View original record | 4265 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.17/KW. 30th October, 1934. Messrs. Shell-Mex & B.P. Ltd., Shell-Mex House, Victoria Embankment, LONDON, W.C.2. For the attention of Mr. Callingham. Dear Sirs, Thank you for… | ||
| scan0234 | Letter from Shell-Mex and B.P. Ltd discussing the suitability of Double Shell and Single Shell motor oils for cold starting. | ||
| View original record | x265 SHELL-MEX BP LTD Telephone: Temple Bar 1234 Telegrams: Shelbeepee, Rand London Telex. SHELL-MEX AND B.P. LTD Distributors for the Shell and Anglo-Persian Oil Groups P.O. BOX NO. 148 . SHELL-MEX… | ||
| scan0235 | Letter responding to an enquiry about an E.P. lubricant, explaining why it has not been tested or recommended. | ||
| View original record | X1227 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.9/KW. 13th November,1935. L.G. Callingham, Esq., Shell-Mex House, Victoria Embankment, London, W.C.2. Dear Mr. Callingham, Thank you for your letter of the 29th October. With… | ||
| scan0236 | Letter from Shell-Mex House to W. A. Robotham regarding the road testing of an E.P. lubricant. | ||
| View original record | X1227 Telephone TEMPLE BAR 1234 Telegrams SHELBEEPEE TELEX LONDON SHELL-MEX HOUSE VICTORIA EMBANKMENT LONDON, W.C.2 Your Ref: Hs/Rm.9/KW 18th November 1935. W. A. Robotham, Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce… | ||
| scan0237 | Requesting an opinion on a list of Shell-recommended lubricants for various car parts. | ||
| View original record | 1227 Rm/FD. from Rm. Rm13/R.11.12.36. Attached is a list of lubricants which Shell recommend for various portions of the car, other than the engine and gearbox. We should like you to examine these… | ||
| scan0238 | Letter from the Experimental Department to Shell-Mex and B.P. Ltd. regarding lubricant samples and octane ratings. | ||
| View original record | 1227 (Experimental Dept.) Rm14/R. 11th December, 1936. Shell-Mex and B.P. Ltd., P.O. Box No.148, Shell-Mex House, Victoria Embankment, W.C.2. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of December 9th.… | ||
| scan0239 | Letter from Shell seeking assurance on the suitability of their reformed petrol for Rolls-Royce and Bentley engines. | ||
| View original record | 1227 Telephone TEMPLE BAR 1234 Telegrams SHELBEPEE TELEX LONDON SHELL-MEX HOUSE VICTORIA EMBANKMENT LONDON, W.C.2 10th May 1937. W. A. Robotham, Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. Dear Mr.… | ||
| scan0240 | Letter from Shell advising of an improvement to the anti-knock quality of their standard petrol. | ||
| View original record | COPY 1st March 1937. W. A. Robotham, Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. Dear Mr. Robotham, As I am sure you will be interested I am writing to advise you that we have just made a very material… | ||
| scan0241 | Letter to L.G. Callingham of Shell-Mex House regarding upcoming tests on new Shell fuel. | ||
| View original record | 1227 Rm2/R. 19th May, 1937. L.G. Callingham, Esq., Technical & Research Dept., Shell-Mex House, Victoria Embankment, W.C. 2. Dear Callingham, Thank you for your letter of May 10th. As you surmise, I… | ||
| scan0242 | Letter from Shell-Mex and B.P. Ltd discussing reformed 'Shell' fuel and a new range of motor oils. | ||
| View original record | SHELL-MEX AND B.P. LTD Distributors for the Shell and Anglo-Iranian Oil Groups Telephone: Temple Bar 1234 Telegrams: Shelbeepee, Telex, London P.O. BOX NO. 148 . SHELL-MEX HOUSE VICTORIA EMBANKMENT .… | ||
| scan0243 | Letter from Shell-Mex and B.P. Ltd regarding the testing and recommendation of new motor oil grades. | ||
| View original record | CONTINUATION SHEET No. 1. FROM SHELL-MEX AND B.P. LIMITED. TO. W. A. Robotham, Esq., DATE. 28th May 1937. to Motor Manufacturers so that they may form their opinions as to which of the new Shell… | ||
| scan0244 | Letter from Shell-Mex and B.P. Limited proposing collaborative testing of new oils and fuels in a 4 1/4 litre Bentley. | ||
| View original record | CONTINUATION SHEET No. 2. FROM SHELL-MEX AND B.P. LIMITED. TO W. A. Robotham, Esq., DATE 28th May 1937. ask you to carry out work of this sort on our behalf. I am wondering, therefore, if some plan… | ||
| scan0245 | Letter from Shell-Mex and B.P. Limited regarding research work and a new all-season oil. | ||
| View original record | CONTINUATION SHEET No. 3. FROM SHELL-MEX AND B.P. LIMITED. TO. W. A. Robotham, Esq. DATE. 28th May 1937. would be of any value to you - this would be easy because we keep a very accurate log of all… | ||
| scan0246 | Comparison table for 'Light' and 'Heavy' oils, detailing specific gravity, viscosity at various temperatures, and cold starting times. | ||
| View original record | LIGHT HEAVY (Probably marketed (Probably marketed as "Single" Shell) as "Triple" Shell) Sp. Gravity 0.878 0.890 Viscosity Minus 1°C 995 centipoises 3,900 centipoises 70°F 845 secs. Red. I 2,400 secs.… | ||
| scan0247 | Sale of cars to Shell-Mex & B.P. Ltd. for oil testing. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten top left]: Hs. from Rm. [Handwritten top middle]: 122/ [Typed Subject]: Shell-Mex & B.P. Ltd. [Typed Main Text]: With reference to the attached correspondence, I am not in favour of… | ||
| scan0248 | The sale of cars to Shell-Mex & B.P. Ltd. for oil testing purposes. | ||
| View original record | 1227 Hs. from Rm. Shell-Mex & B.P. Ltd. Rm12/R.31.5.37. With reference to the attached correspondence, I am not in favour of selling our cars cheaply in order to enable Shell to conduct oil tests. As… | ||
| scan0249 | Letter to Shell-Mex & B.P. Ltd. discussing the testing of new oils in a cold chamber and declining a proposal for car-based oil tests. | ||
| View original record | 122) Rm12/R. 4th June, 1937. L.G. Callingham, Esq., Shell-Mex & B.P. Ltd., Victoria Embankment, W.C.2. Dear Callingham, Thank you for your letter of the 28th May. I am interested in the new oils you… | ||
| scan0250 | Letter from Shell-Mex and B.P. Ltd confirming the dispatch of four different grades of oil for testing. | ||
| View original record | SHELL-MEX AND B.P. LTD Distributors for the Shell and Anglo-Iranian Oil Groups Telephone: Temple Bar 1234 Telegrams: Shelbeepee, Telex, London P.O. BOX NO. 148 . SHELL-MEX HOUSE VICTORIA EMBANKMENT .… | ||
| scan0251 | Letter to L.G. Callingham of Shell-Mex and B.P. Ltd. regarding figures for Lucas' Cold Chamber. | ||
| View original record | 1227 Rm3/R. 15th June, 1937. L.G. Callingham, Esq., Shell-Mex and B.P. Ltd., Victoria Embankment, W.C.2. Dear Callingham, Many thanks for your letter of the 10th June. Should be very pleased to see… | ||
| scan0252 | Conversation about Shell oils and their inclusion in the Instruction Book. | ||
| View original record | Rm. from Gry. 1227 1st July, 1937. Callingham rang up to apologise for not answer-ing your letter of June 15th. He will be sending you viscos-ity curves of new Shell oils the middle of next week. He… | ||
| scan0253 | Letter from Shell-Mex House to W. A. Robotham regarding tests on new oils and the suitability of Shell fuel for Rolls Royce and Bentley cars. | ||
| View original record | MATTHEWS - Please note & return 1227. Telephone TEMPLE BAR 1234 Telegrams SHELBEEPEE TELEX LONDON SHELL-MEX HOUSE, VICTORIA EMBANKMENT LONDON, W.C.2 1st July 1937. W. A. Robotham, Esq., Rolls Royce… | ||
| scan0254 | Extract from a report on the comparative cold testing of oils. | ||
| View original record | EXTRACT FROM REPORT ON COMPARATIVE COLD TESTS OF OILS. 18/2/37 Finally it was arranged that the car should be an Austin 12/6 straight off the line. We took the precaution of fitting a calibrated… | ||
| scan0255 | Observations and conclusions from tests comparing old and new ranges of engine oils based on dilution, cranking speeds and startability. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - The following observations and conclusions have been drawn from the sequence of tests. (1) Dilution. The dilution of the sump oil was measured after the road run in each instance and it does… | ||
| scan0256 | Comparison of engine start times and torques using old and new ranges of oil under hot and cold conditions. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - There is nothing in the figures to indicate that any property of the oil other than viscosity is connected with startability. Old range Time to start. New range Time to start. Old Single. 2… | ||
| scan0257 | Study on engine cranking resistance, 'break-away torque', and the behavior of different oils at various temperatures. | ||
| View original record | - 4 - The results have been re-grouped to show that the "break-away torque", which has always been so clearly felt when hand-cranking an engine, is indistinguishable from the "just moving" torque on… | ||
| scan0258 | The viscosity values and dilution of eight different grades of Shell oil. | ||
| View original record | OIL VISCOSITIES. The following are the viscosity values (Redwood No.1) of the eight grades tested. @ 70°F 140°F 200°F Density @ 60°F Old Single Shell 1140 secs. 150 secs. 61 secs. .888 New Single… | ||
| scan0259 | Letter to Shell-Mex House regarding the performance and suitability of Reformed Shell petrol in their vehicles. | ||
| View original record | 1227. #582 Rm19/R. 16th July, 1937. S.G. Callingham, Esq., Shell-Mex House, Victoria Embankment, W.C.2. Dear Callingham, Thank you for your letter of the 1st July. Our impression so far is that… | ||
| scan0260 | Letter from Shell-Mex House regarding the suitability and gum content of Shell fuel for Rolls Royce and Bentley cars. | ||
| View original record | Telephone TEMPLE BAR 1234 Telegrams SHELBEEPEE TELEX LONDON 1227 SHELL-MEX HOUSE VICTORIA EMBANKMENT LONDON, W.C.2 Your ref: Rm19/R. July 19th 1937. W.A.Robotham, Esq., Rolls Royce Ltd., DERBY. Dear… | ||
| scan0261 | Query and experience regarding the use of Reformed Shell fuel in Trials cars compared to Ethyl fuel. | ||
| View original record | W/S. Cx. from Rm. 1227 Rm4/R.23.7.37. Are you running the Rolls-Royce Trials cars on Reformed Shell at the present time ? In our experience this fuel is quite good from a detonation point of view,… | ||
| scan0262 | Confirming the satisfactory use of Shell spirit for Trials Cars. | ||
| View original record | S/W (Rm). 1227 Cxl/ES.27.7.37. Petrol for Trials Cars. In reply to Rm4/R.23.7.37, we are using the Shell spirit to which you refer. It seems quite satisfactory from all points of view and performance… | ||
| scan0263 | Letter from Shell-Mex House regarding the urgent confirmation needed for literature on new motor oils for the upcoming Motor Show. | ||
| View original record | Telephone TEMPLE BAR 1234 Telegrams SHELBEPEE TELEX LONDON 1227 SHELL-MEX HOUSE VICTORIA EMBANKMENT LONDON, W.C.2 7th September 1937. W. A. Robotham, Esq., Rolls Royce Ltd., Derby. Dear Robotham, As,… | ||
| scan0264 | Letter from Shell-Mex and B.P. Ltd regarding the introduction of new motor oils and their use in vehicles. | ||
| View original record | SHELL-MEX AND B.P. LTD Distributors for the Shell and Anglo-Iranian Oil Groups Telephone: Temple Bar 1234 Telegrams: Shellbeepee, Telex, London P.O. BOX. NO. 148 . SHELL-MEX HOUSE VICTORIA EMBANKMENT… | ||
| scan0265 | Letter from Shell-Mex and B.P. Ltd. seeking approval for their new oil recommendations for winter and summer use. | ||
| View original record | CONTINUATION SHEET No. 1. FROM SHELL-MEX AND B.P. LIMITED. TO Rolls Royce Ltd. DATE 7th Sept. 1937. Our suggestion is that Single Shell should remain your winter grade of our product and that Triple… | ||
| scan0266 | Letter from Shell-Mex and B.P. Ltd. detailing the S.A.E. numbers for their new oils. | ||
| View original record | SHELL-MEX AND B.P. LTD Telephone: Temple Bar 1234 Telegrams: Shelbeepee, Telex, London Distributors for the Shell and Anglo-Iranian Oil Groups P.O. BOX NO. 148 . SHELL-MEX HOUSE VICTORIA EMBANKMENT .… | ||
| scan0267 | Letter to Shell-Mex & B.P. Ltd. requesting the S.A.E. equivalent of their new oils for an instruction book update. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Gry2/R. 8th Sept., 1937. Shell-Mex & B.P. Ltd., Victoria Embankment, W.C.2. (For the attention of L.G. Callingham). Dear Sirs, Mr. Robotham is at present away from the Works, and will not be ready… | ||
| scan0268 | Letter to Shell-Mex regarding changes to oil recommendations in instruction books. | ||
| View original record | 1227 Rm.2/AP. 24th September 1937 L.G.Callingham Esq., Shell-Mex and B.P.Ltd., Shell-Mex House, Victoria Embankment, LONDON W.C.2. Dear Mr.Callingham, Many thanks for your letter of September 7th. We… | ||
| scan0269 | Letter from Shell-Mex and B.P. Ltd discussing oil grades and the anti-knock properties of different petrols. | ||
| View original record | SHELL-MEX AND B.P. LTD Telephone: Temple Bar 1234 Telegrams: Shelbeepee, Telex, London Distributors for the Shell and Anglo-Iranian Oil Groups P.O. BOX NO. 148 SHELL-MEX HOUSE VICTORIA EMBANKMENT .… | ||
| scan0270 | Letter from Shell-Mex and B.P. Ltd. offering private information on combined fuel road tests. | ||
| View original record | CONTINUATION SHEET NO. 1. FROM SHELL-MEX AND B.P. LIMITED. TO W. A. Robotham, Esq., Rolls-Royce Ltd. DATE 7th October 1937. Although no publicity has been given to the fact you may be aware that some… | ||
| scan0271 | Letter advising against using petrol containing alcohol in 3½ and 4½ Litre Bentley cars due to potential damage to the petrol pump diaphragms. | ||
| View original record | COPY FROM: BENTLEY MOTORS (1931) LTD. DERBY. REF: Hd/Sd18/HR.6.8.37. 6th August 1937. Messrs. Longman's Garages, Ltd., Tauton Place, Gloucester Place, London. N.W.1. Dear Sirs, re 3½ and 4½ LITRE… | ||
| scan0272 | Letter to Shell-Mex & B.P. Ltd. discussing the performance of National Benzole Mixture. | ||
| View original record | Rm5/R. October, 9th, 1937. L.G. Callingham, Esq., Shell-Mex & B.P. Ltd., Victoria Embankment, W.C.2. Dear Mr. Callingham, Thank you for your letter of October 7th. We will query the recommendation of… | ||
| scan0273 | Letter to an oil company regarding the alteration of oil viscosities and a proposal to include S.A.E. numbers in instruction books. | ||
| View original record | 1227 - March 9th.1938 Rm/Gry.10/AP. Messrs Shell-Mex & B.P. Ltd., Victoria Embankment, LONDON W.C.2. For the attention of L.G. Callingham Esq. Dear Sirs, Some of the Oil Companies have caused us a lot… | ||
| scan0274 | Letter from Shell-Mex and B.P. Ltd suggesting a meeting to discuss lubricating oil recommendations. | ||
| View original record | SHELL-MEX BP LTD Telephone: Temple Bar 1234 Telegrams: Shelbeepee, Telex, London SHELL-MEX AND B.P. LTD Distributors for the Shell and Anglo-Iranian Oil Groups P.O. BOX NO. 148 . SHELL-MEX HOUSE… | ||
| scan0275 | Letter to Messrs. Shell-Mex & B.P. Ltd. to arrange a meeting with Mr. Todd. | ||
| View original record | 1227. Rm/Gry.15/JH. 15th March,1938. Messrs. Shell-Mex & B.P. Ltd., Victoria Embankment, LONDON.W.C.2. Dear Sirs, Thank you for your letter reference T & R. LCC/LD. of 14th March, Friday next would… | ||
| scan0276 | Letter from Shell-Mex and B.P. Ltd confirming the postponement of a meeting for Mr. Grylls. | ||
| View original record | SHELL-MEX & BP LTD Telephone: Temple Bar 1234 Telegrams: Shelbeepee, Telex, London SHELL-MEX AND B.P. LTD Distributors for the Shell and Anglo-Iranian Oil Groups P.O. BOX. NO. 148 . SHELL-MEX HOUSE… | ||
| scan0277 | Request from Shell Marketing Company's Film Unit to photograph a chassis with independent wheel suspension for an instructional film. | ||
| View original record | SHELL MARKETING COMPANY, LIMITED. FILM UNIT. Telephone : TEMPLE BAR 5681. SHELL-MEX HOUSE, VICTORIA EMBANKMENT, LONDON, W.C.2. 31st. March, 1938 Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Nightingale Road, DERBY. Dear… | ||
| scan0278 | Letter from Shell-Mex and B.P. Ltd regarding the marking of oil packages. | ||
| View original record | 1227. SHELL-MEX AND B.P. LTD Telephone: Temple Bar 1234 Telegrams: Shelbeepee, Telex, London Distributors for the Shell and Anglo-Iranian Oil Groups P.O. BOX NO. 148 . SHELL-MEX HOUSE VICTORIA… | ||
| scan0279 | Letter to Shell Marketing Company's Film Unit regarding a request to visit the Works. | ||
| View original record | 1227. Rml/R. 4th April, 1938. Shell Marketing Company, Limited, Film Unit, Shell-Mex House, Victoria Embankment, LONDON. W.C.2. Dear Sirs, In reply to your letter of the 31st March, will you kindly… | ||
| scan0280 | Letter from Shell-Mex discussing gearbox oil markings, viscosity ratings and a future meeting. | ||
| View original record | Telephone TEMPLE BAR 1234 Telegrams SHELBEEPEE TELEX LONDON 1227 SHELL-MEX HOUSE VICTORIA EMBANKMENT LONDON, W.C.2 5th April 1938. G.H.Grylls,Esq., Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. Dear Mr. Grylls, I tried… | ||
| scan0281 | Letter from Shell-Mex and B.P. Ltd discussing the marking of lubricating oils for Rolls-Royce and Bentley vehicles. | ||
| View original record | SHELL-MEX AND B.P. LTD Telephone: Temple Bar 1234 Telegrams: Shelbeepec, Telex, London Distributors for the Shell and Anglo-Iranian Oil Groups P.O. BOX NO. 148 . SHELL-MEX HOUSE VICTORIA EMBANKMENT .… | ||
| scan0282 | Letter from Shell-Mex and B.P. Limited discussing oil specifications and the marking of oil grades for gearboxes. | ||
| View original record | CONTINUATION SHEET No. 1. FROM SHELL-MEX AND B.P. LIMITED TO Rolls-Royce Ltd. DATE 5.4.38 rating for engine oils and also the S.A.E. rating for gear oils, which you will appreciate are quite different… | ||
| scan0283 | Letter from Shell-Mex and B.P. Limited with lubricating oil recommendations for various vehicle components. | ||
| View original record | CONTINUATION SHEET NO. 2. FROM SHELL-MEX AND B.P. LIMITED TO Rolls-Royce Limited DATE 5.4.38 at the moment that you cannot extend this recommendation further than Messrs. Wakefield's Hi-Press for the… | ||
| scan0284 | Letter to Shell-Mex & B.P. Ltd. concerning gearbox oil specifications and the absence of Mr. Grylls. | ||
| View original record | 1227 Rm2/R. 12th April, 1938. Shell-Mex & B.P. Ltd., Shell-Mex House, Victoria Embankment, W.C.2. (For the attention of E.W. Todd, Esq.) Dear Sirs, Thank you for your letters of the 5th addressed to… | ||
| scan0285 | Letter from Shell-Mex and B.P. Ltd to arrange a meeting regarding oil recommendations with Mr. Grylls. | ||
| View original record | SHELL-MEX AND B.P. LTD Distributors for the Shell and Anglo-Iranian Oil Groups Telephone : Temple Bar 1234 Telegrams : Shelbeepee, Telex, London P.O. BOX NO. 148 . SHELL-MEX HOUSE VICTORIA EMBANKMENT… | ||
| scan0286 | Letter to Shell-Mex & B.P. Ltd. regarding lubricant and oil recommendations for various vehicle components. | ||
| View original record | 1227 Rm/Gry.6/MH. 28th. April 1938. Shell-Mex & B.P. Ltd., Shell-Mex House, Victoria Embankment, LONDON, W.C.2. For the attention of Mr.Todd. Dear Sirs, With regard to your visit on Tuesday when you… | ||
| scan0287 | Letter from Shell-Mex and B.P. Ltd discussing lubricant recommendations for gearboxes and steering boxes. | ||
| View original record | 1224 SHELL-MEX AND B.P. LTD Telephone: Temple Bar 1234 Telegrams: Shelbeepee, Telex, London Distributors for the Shell and Anglo-Iranian Oil Groups P.O. BOX NO. 148 . SHELL-MEX HOUSE VICTORIA… | ||
| scan0288 | Letter from Shell-Mex and B.P. Limited regarding grease nomenclature and lubrication recommendations. | ||
| View original record | CONTINUATION SHEET NO. 1. FROM SHELL-MEX AND B.P. LIMITED TO Rolls-Royce Ltd. DATE 5th May 1938 the steering box, we would suggest that this particular grade would admirably suit both the gear box and… | ||
| scan0289 | Continuation sheet of a letter from Shell-Mex and B.P. Limited regarding recommendations for Shell Lubricants. | ||
| View original record | CONTINUATION SHEET No. 2. FROM SHELL-MEX AND B.P. LIMITED TO Rolls-Royce Ltd. DATE 5th May 1938. We shall be glad to have your views on the points we suggest in this letter and trust that in your… | ||
| scan0290 | Telex to Shell Marketing Company arranging a works visit. | ||
| View original record | 1227. GM 8.6.38. SHELL MARKETING COMPANY, SHELBEEPEE, TELEX, LONDON. CONVENIENT FOR YOU VISIT WORKS FRIDAY 2.30. ROYCAR. | ||
| scan0291 | Letter from the Shell Marketing Company Film Unit requesting a visit to discuss photographing a chassis. | ||
| View original record | SHELL MARKETING COMPANY, LIMITED. FILM UNIT. Telephone : TEMPLE BAR 5681. SHELL-MEX HOUSE, VICTORIA EMBANKMENT, LONDON, W.C.2. 7th June, 1938. Messrs.Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. Your Ref.RML/R. Dear… | ||
| scan0292 | Request for an electrician and an assistant to help Shell Mex Co. with wiring and lighting for a film. | ||
| View original record | 1227 To Mr. Valentine. Rm/Cr.19/JH.24.6.38. Will you please supply one electrician and an assistant on Monday afternoon 27th. to assist representatives of the Shell Mex Co. with the wiring and… | ||
| scan0293 | Letter to Shell Marketing Co. Ltd. regarding a cut-away picture of the Phantom III front end suspension. | ||
| View original record | 1224 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/Cr.14JH. 1st. July, 1938. Shell Marketing Co.Ltd., Film Unit, Shell-Mex House, Victoria Embankment, LONDON.W.C.2. For the attention of Mr. Tharp. Dear Sirs, With… | ||
| scan0294 | Letter from the Shell Film Unit thanking for the use of a chassis for filming. | ||
| View original record | 227 SHELL MARKETING COMPANY, LIMITED. FILM UNIT. Telephone: TEMPLE BAR 5681. SHELL-MEX HOUSE, VICTORIA EMBANKMENT, LONDON, W.C.2. 5th July, 1938. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. Attention… | ||
| scan0295 | Letter from Shell-Mex discussing various oils and lubricants like shock absorber oil and hypoid gear lubricant. | ||
| View original record | In main Wellworthy 1224 Telephone TEMPLE BAR 1234 Telegrams SHELBEEPEE TELEX LONDON SHELL-MEX HOUSE VICTORIA EMBANKMENT LONDON, W.C.2 6th July 1938. G.H.Grylls Esq., Rolls Royce Limited, Coventry.… | ||
| scan0296 | Specification document for shock absorber oil from Vauxhall Motors Limited. | ||
| View original record | VAUXHALL MOTORS LIMITED. SPECIFICATION L.8. SHOCK ABSORBER OIL. 1. The oil shall consist of a straight run, properly refined petroleum oil, free from water, sediment, resin, or any other substance not… | ||
| scan0297 | Letter to Shell-Mex & B.P. Ltd. regarding shock absorber oils and impartiality in future oil recommendations. | ||
| View original record | 1227 Rm/Gry.4/MH. 8th. July 1938. G.W.Todd, Esq. Shell-Mex & B.P. Ltd., Shell-Mex House, Victoria Embankment, LONDON, W.C.2. Dear Mr.Todd, Many thanks for your letter of July 6th. together with the… | ||
| scan0298 | Letter from Shell Marketing Company's Film Unit regarding a drawing of a front wheel suspension. | ||
| View original record | 1227. SHELL MARKETING COMPANY, LIMITED. FILM UNIT. File Please Telephone: TEMPLE BAR 5681. SHELL-MEX HOUSE, VICTORIA EMBANKMENT, LONDON, W.C.2. 8th July, 1938. Messrs.Rolls Royce Ltd., DERBY.… | ||
| scan0299 | Letter from Shell-Mex House regarding clarification on oil grades and future impartiality in instruction books. | ||
| View original record | 1224 Telephone TEMPLE BAR 1234 Telegrams SHELBEEPEE TELEX LONDON SHELL-MEX HOUSE VICTORIA EMBANKMENT LONDON, W.C.2 Rm/Gry.4/MH. 11th July 1938. G.H.Grylls, Esq., Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. Dear Mr.… | ||
| scan0300 | Letter to Shell-Mex & B.P. Ltd. requesting a price quote for 250 gallons of light shock absorber oil. | ||
| View original record | 1224 Rm/Gry.5/MH. 18th. July 1938. G.W.Todd, Esq., Shell-Mex & B.P. Ltd., Shell-Mex House, Victoria Embankment, LONDON, W.C.2. Dear Mr.Todd, Thank you for your last letter. With regard to shock… | ||
| scan0301 | Letter from Shell-Mex discussing pricing for shock absorber oil and arrangements for discussions on grease and Hypoid Gear Oils. | ||
| View original record | Telephone TEMPLE BAR 1234 Telegrams SHELBEEPEE TELEX LONDON SHELL-MEX HOUSE VICTORIA EMBANKMENT LONDON, W.C.2 22nd July, 1938. G. H. Grylls, Esq., Rolls Royce, Limited, DERBY. / 1227. Dear Mr. Grylls,… | ||
| scan0302 | Letter from Shell-Mex House questioning the lubricant recommendations for the Phantom III and Bentley 4 1/4 litre Hypoid Rear Axles. | ||
| View original record | 1227? Telephone TEMPLE BAR 1234 Telegrams SHELBEPEE TELEX LONDON SHELL-MEX HOUSE VICTORIA EMBANKMENT LONDON, W.C.2 25th October, 1938. G. H. Grylls, Esq., c/o Rolls-Royce, Limited, DERBY. Dear Mr.… | ||
| scan0303 | Letter discussing various lubricant recommendations for components like steering boxes, universal joints, and shock dampers. | ||
| View original record | (2) Universal Joints and Wheel Hub Shells. In my letter to you dated the 5th May last, the Steering Box question was covered, and I was under the impression that you would be including Golden Shell… | ||
| scan0304 | Letter to Shell-Mex and B.P. Ltd. regarding lubricant recommendations for rear axles and steering boxes. | ||
| View original record | 1227? Rm/Gry.2/MH. 27th. October 1938. G.W.Todd, Esq., Shell-Mex and B.P. Ltd., Shell-Mex House, Victoria Embankment, LONDON, W.C.2. Dear Mr. Todd, Thank you for your letter of October 25th. With… | ||
| scan0305 | Letter to Shell-Mex and B.P. Ltd. regarding a request for data sheets on 1939 Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars. | ||
| View original record | c. By/Mtn. Rm/Gry.3/MH. O.W.Todd, Esq., Shell-Mex and B.P. Ltd., Shell-Mex House, Victoria Embankment, LONDON, W.C.2. 2nd. November 1938. 1227 Dear Mr. Todd, Your Mr. J.M.White has been in… | ||
| scan0306 | Letter from Shell-Mex House to Mr. G.H. Grylls regarding Hypoid lubricants and a discussion held in July. | ||
| View original record | Telephone TEMPLE BAR 1234 Telegrams SHELBEPEE TELEX LONDON SHELL-MEX HOUSE VICTORIA EMBANKMENT LONDON, W.C.2 Rm/Gry.2/MH. 2nd November 1938. G.H.Grylls, Esq., Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. 1227. Dear Mr.… | ||
| scan0307 | Letter to G.W. Todd of Shell Mex and B.P. Ltd. regarding grease nomenclatures. | ||
| View original record | 1227 Rm/Gry.13/MH. 3rd. November 1938. G.W.Todd, Esq., Shell Mex and B.P. Ltd., Shell-Mex House, Victoria Embankment, LONDON, W.C.2. Dear Mr. Todd, In answer to your letter of 2nd. November, none of… | ||
| scan0308 | Letter from The Petroleum Board concerning a misunderstanding over Shell No.1 Spirit and the E.P. position with Pool Oils. | ||
| View original record | 1227 C15 THE PETROLEUM BOARD SHELL-MEX HOUSE STRAND W.C.2 TELEPHONE-TEMPLE BAR 1234 Our ref._________________ Your ref. Rm/Gry.3/MH. Date 1st. November 1939. G.H.Grylls Esq., Rolls-Royce Limited,… | ||
| scan0309 | Order for 2-gallons of E.P. oil to be sent to the Petroleum Board. | ||
| View original record | 1227 To Les. from Rm/Gry. c. G/JWH. Rm/Gry.6/MH.3.11.39. Will you please send the Petroleum Board, Shell-Mex House, Strand, W.C.2 an order for 2-gallons of E.P.oil as arranged with their Mr. G.W.Todd.… | ||
| scan0310 | Letter to The Petroleum Board requesting a 2-gallon quantity of proposed Pool E.P. oil. | ||
| View original record | 1227 Rm/Gry.5/MH. 3rd. November, 1939. G.W.Todd, Esq., The Petroleum Board, Shell-Mex House, Strand, LONDON, W.C.2. Dear Mr. Todd, Many thanks for your letter of November 1st. I should be very… | ||
| scan0311 | Letter from Shell-Mex House regarding the supply of oil for testing purposes. | ||
| View original record | 1227 Telephone TEMPLE BAR 1234 Telegrams SHELBEEPEE TELEX LONDON SHELL-MEX HOUSE VICTORIA EMBANKMENT LONDON, W.C.2 Rm/Gry.5/MH. 6th November 1939. G.H.Grylls, Esq., Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. Dear Mr.… | ||
| scan0312 | Order for a 50-gallon barrel of Castrolite oil. | ||
| View original record | 1224? To Les. c. to G/JWH. Rm/FD.8/JH.25.1.40. Will you please order a 50 gall.barrel of Castrolite oil. O/N.52444) Split. O/N.52482) Rm/FD. | ||
| scan0313 | Booklet on the running-in of internal combustion engines from Edward Joy & Sons Ltd. | ||
| View original record | THE running-in OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES With the Compliments of EDWARD JOY & SONS LTD., Makers of:— “FILTRATE” (Regd.) RUNNING-IN-COMPOUND COLLOIDAL “PETROYLE” (Regd.) For Upper Cylinder… | ||