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Scan001 Instructing the build of an experimental 'O series' car with central oiling and a modified petrol tank.
View original record To EY. from Hs. c. Wor. X3806 Hs2/T16.1.29. 20 H.P. X3806 ~~x5460~~ We consider we ought to have one experimental car built up as the proposed standard, that is, the O series with central oiling and…

Scan002 From Hs. to CY. requesting feedback on the Bijur central lubrication system for the new S.S. and 20 HP models.
View original record Y3806 To CY. from Hs. Hs6/T16.1.29. CENTRAL LUBRICATION. Y3806 We have decided to fit the Bijur oiling scheme to both the new S.S. and the 20 H.P. immediately. It would be very helpful to us if you…

Scan003 To G.W. Hancock regarding central oiling, carburation, and vacuum pump issues.
View original record 43806 Expl. Office, Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. 16th January, 1929. Hs5/T16.1.29. X5840c Mr. G.W. Hancock, Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, FRANCE. GWH: from Hs. Central Oiling. It is essential when…

Scan004 The lubrication method for the 'SS' cross steering tube and the delivery of oil to the pads.
View original record BY. from DA. c. to Hs. Y3806 DA1/M16.1.29. 'SS' CROSS STEERING TUBE. X.7425 X.3806 With reference to N.sdi.2797 sent you on Sunday last, we did not shew the lubrication from the Bijur system because…

Scan005 Letter discussing oiling system failures and proposed tests on 20-HP and S.S. cars.
View original record Y3806 To: Hs. From: G.W.H. Hôtel de France, Châteauroux, Indre. January 18th. 1929. We have received your letters of the 15/1/29. We have telegraphed to you this morning:"One failure only on 20-HP.…

Scan006 Concerns and testing requirements for a central oiling scheme and propeller shaft joints on a 20 HP car.
View original record X3806 Expl: Dept: Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. Hsl/LG18.1.29. X5840c Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France. Mr. Hancock from Hs. We notice in your report on the 20 HP. you do not…

Scan007 Letter discussing a 20 HP vehicle report and recommendations from Bijur representatives on pump operation and oil.
View original record Y3806 Expl: Dept: Messrs. Rolsi-Royce Ltd., Derby. 21st. Jan. 1929. Y5840c Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France. Mr. Hancock from Hs. We do not think it necessary to make a very extensive…

Scan008 Letter discussing the status, delivery, and modifications for experimental cars 18-EX, 19-EX and the SS car.
View original record contd :- -2- and to give us all the help they can. We cannot afford to leave any stone unturned in order to make a 100% job of the central lubrication. We should like to have your opinion on this…

Scan009 Cover memo for a report on the central lubrication on 18-EX car after 10,000 miles.
View original record To R. from Hs. c. to E. DA. c. to BY. EP c. to FOWel. SS. X3806 Hs2/LG22.1.29. We attach a report on the central lubrication on 18-EX car after 10,000 miles. The points raised by Mr. Hancock are being…

Scan010 10,000-mile report on the central lubrication system and bearing conditions of chassis 18-EX.
View original record To: Hs. From: G.W.H. Hôtel de France, Châteauroux, Indre. REPORT ON 18-EX 10.000 MILES CENTRAL LUBRICATION. We have taken off the body and wings to make a thorough examination of the chassis. All…

Scan011 Technical report detailing the lubrication and condition of various vehicle bearings and components.
View original record -2- Bijur supplying unit. | Drops per min. | As fitted | Condition of bearings. Foot and hand brake equalizing shaft. N/s) B/s) | 2 | 2 | Well lubricated? Bearing in good condition. Gear bearing. | 2…

Scan012 Condition report on the lubrication and bearings of front and rear axle components.
View original record -3- Bijur supplying unit. Drops per min. As fitted Condition of bearings. N/S wheel unit. Top pivot bearing. Well lubricated. Bottom pivot bearing. Roller race in good condition. Plentiful supply of…

Scan013 Post-test findings on joint failures, lubrication system adjustments, and oil consumption.
View original record -4- As reported on front axle, we found several joints when disconnected, the solder had cracked but had not leaked oil. It would appear that solder is not strong enough for the joints. We should also…

Scan014 Examination report on the condition of front and rear springs after dismantling.
View original record -5- The front and rear springs have been dismantled and all leaves examined. The front spring leaves were well lubricated and shewed very little digging in at the tips. The rear springs were found to…

Scan015 Letter from Luvax Ltd. regarding oils for Luvax-Bijur lubricating systems and an experimental vehicle.
View original record COPY. Luvax Ltd., Larden Rd., Acton, London W.3. 22nd. Jan. 1929. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. For the attention of Mr. R.W.Bailey. Dear Sirs, Confirming our conversation of yesterday, we have…

Scan016 The required properties of oils for the Luvax-Bijur chassis lubricating system.
View original record MEMORANDUM REGARDING OILS FOR LUVAX-BIJUR CHASSIS LUBRICATING SYSTEM. As all the oil goes through a filter pad of dense wool felt ¼" thick intended to catch any solid particles, or masses of metallic…

Scan017 Attaching a report on the central lubrication of car 16-EX after 10,000 miles.
View original record To R. from Hs. c.c. to E. DA. c.c. to BY. X3806 Hs2/LG22.1.29. We attach a report on the central lubrication on 16-EX car after 10,000 miles. The points raised by Mr. Hancock are being investigated.…

Scan018 Letter from Luvax Ltd. concerning oils for Luvax-Bijur lubricating systems and chassis equipment.
View original record COPY. Y3806 Luvax Ltd., Larden Rd., Acton, London W.3. 22nd. Jan. 1929. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. For the attention of Mr. R.W.Bailey. Dear Sirs, Confirming our conversation of yesterday we…

Scan019 Outlining the required properties of oils for the Luvax-Bijur chassis lubricating system.
View original record MEMORANDUM REGARDING OILS FOR LUVAX-BIJUR CHASSIS LUBRICATING SYSTEM. As all the oil goes through a filter pad of dense wool felt ¼" thick intended to catch any solid particles, or masses of metallic…

Scan020 Suggestion for a centralised oiling system for spring plates and the recommendation to patent the idea.
View original record DA. from R. Hs. BY. c. to BJ. Wor. c. to Sg. E. X3806 R3/M23.1.29. X.7410 X.3806 X.5410 CARS - SPRING (ROAD) LUBRICATION. Mr. Day gives us a suggestion for carrying the centralised oiling from the…

Scan021 Test failures of a 20-HP model, detailing issues with the battery box and lubrication system, and proposing solutions.
View original record To: Hs. From: G.W.H. Hôtel de France Châteauroux, Indre. January 23rd. 1929. Re the 20-HP. The battery box has given way during the latter part of the test. This has occurred where the bracket is…

Scan022 Centralized chassis lubrication chart listing components and required oiling rates in drops per minute.
View original record CENTRALIZED CHASSIS LUBRICATION AS CHECKED & CORRECTED - 18-EX Description Nº of drops per min. Rear Spring Rear spindle O.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 to 10 " " " " N.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . .…

Scan023 Progress report on the re-erection of an S.S. model, detailing challenges with the central lubrication system after an oil change.
View original record X3806 To: Hs. From: G.W.H. Hôtel de France, Châteauroux, Indre. January 24th, 1929. To-day has been solely taken up with the re-erection of the S.S. We have now almost completed the engine, the…

Scan024 Requesting action on schedule N.Sch.2756 regarding a grease gun for a model car destined for France.
View original record To BY. from Hs/Rm. c. to Wor. Y3806 Hs/Rml/LG24.1.29. X4400 We observe that N.sch.2756 issued from WN. 6.11.28. has not yet been instructed. As this is a vital feature of the lubricating system now…

Scan025 Issues with the Bijur drip plug lubrication system and progress on vehicle chassis and body assembly.
View original record RHC X3806 To: Hs. From: G.W.H. Py/ss Ry/ss HCL Hôtel de France, Châteauroux, Indre. January 25th, 1929. We have finished off to-day the setting of the Bijur drip plugs using Vacuum BB. We should like…

Scan026 Letter to Luvax Ltd. arranging a meeting to discuss a chassis fitted with a Central Lubrication System.
View original record X3806 HS2/LG. Expl: Dept: 28th. Jan. 1929. Messrs. Luvax Ltd., Larden Rd., Acton, London W.3. Dear Sirs, For the attention of H.W.Pitt Esq. We should be very glad if you could arrange to visit us one…

Scan027 Diagram showing a cross-section and exploded view of a Bijur Drip Plug.
View original record X3806 BIJUR. DRIP. PLUG. MICA WASHER BRASS CAP SPRING BRASS WASHER PLUNGER GAUZE FELT BRASS CAP G.H.D. 19-1-29

Scan028 Insufficient bearing surface on front spring anchorage pins and wear on pendulum lever ball ends.
View original record Hs. from DA. c. to BY. 43806 DAI/M30.1.29. SECRET. S.S. X.7770 X.7430 X.7410 X.3806 With reference to Hs2/LG25.1.29. and Hs/Rm1/LG 25.1.29., we are dealing with the points mentioned where possible,…

Scan029 Suggestions for protecting various pipes and the problems associated with soldered joints.
View original record contd :- -2- With reference to Item 1, we are sending you immediately some suggestions for protecting these overflow pipes from mud. X. 2806 With reference to the items in MSXA Hs2/LG25.1.29 the…

Scan030 Announcement of central oiling for 'SS' and 20 HP cars and the challenges of simultaneous delivery.
View original record To Wor. from Hs. X3806 c. to BY. Hs2/LG30.1.29. 'SS' AND 20 HP. CARS. X5770 X7770 If it is the intention to announce Central Oiling on the 20 HP. at the same time as the 'SS', we should expect both…

Scan031 Implications of fitting central oiling to existing Phantom and 20 HP cars.
View original record X3806 Hsl./LG30.1.29. To Wor. from Hs. c. to BY. CENTRAL OILING TO EXISTING PHANTOM X3993 AND 20 HP. CARS. In considering this we ought to take into account that there is much more justification in…

Scan032 The feasibility of fitting central oiling systems to the 20 HP and Phantom car models.
View original record contd :- -2- 20 HP., and it may be a better time to arrange some scheme which would compensate the owners with the last of the present 20 HP. cars. One might even assume that the buyers of the last…

Scan033 Whether to modify existing 20 HP cars or focus on the introduction of new cars like the Phantom.
View original record contd :- -3- if this is to xx be done, a decision will have to be arrived at quickly. However much we desire to help the owners of the last cars, we have got to make very sure that in doing this we do…

Scan034 Order for various drip plugs from the supplier Messrs. Luvax.
View original record ROY/Ms. from Hs. X3806 Hs/LG31.1.29. Please order for us from Messrs. Luvax, Larden Rd., Acton W.3. :- 16 Drip plugs D2. (.21 ccs/min.) 16 " " S00. (.035 " " ) 32 " " S2. (.21 " " ) 48 " " S0. (.05 "…

Scan035 Letter from the American branch to the English branch regarding central lubrication systems.
View original record Y3603 ROLLS-ROYCE OF AMERICA, INC. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. OY2.R. February 1st, 1929. Mr. Robotham, Rolls Royce Ltd., Derby, England. c - Mr. Bailey (England) Dear Mr. Robotham: Re CENTRAL LUBRICATION -…

Scan036 The performance of shackles, oil types, filters, and other components related to the Bijur lubrication system.
View original record - 2 - (4) As you know we use the threaded front shackles and these will run without oil indefinitely. The rear spring front shackle and center pivot are shielded and have big oil films. We do not find…

Scan037 The performance, issues, and failures of a vehicle's lubrication system, including leaks, seasonal effects, and component failures.
View original record - 3 - We shall shortly use the "DGB" type tank with pressure filter shown in A-14163 attached, having run this about 25,000 miles without trouble. (8) Leaks. If leaks occur from any cause the pump…

Scan038 Failures and solutions for issues with pipe nipples, brazing, and lubrication systems.
View original record - 4 - (3) Leaks at nipples. These were due to rusty nipples. We got rid of this by careful cleaning of the pipes in the plating department, followed by storage in a cupboard in "Oakite." (4) Defective…

Scan039 Preventing oil leakages and ensuring proper lubrication in the front axle assembly and associated components.
View original record - 5 - (8) Leakages "by the way" have to be avoided wherever possible. For example on the pendulum lever A-12881, we seal the serrations with shellac, to prevent escape of oil. A 5/16" pipe is used…

Scan040 Technical notes on component issues including air escape holes, brake lubrication, ball studs, shock absorbers, and water pumps.
View original record - 6 - Note the position of the air escape hole X. We had this originally about 1" lower down and it got blocked with oil and air-locked the center bore of the bolt. (i) We do not attempt to take oil…

Scan041 Lubrication methods for front pivots, axle control, and the design of drip plugs.
View original record - 7 - Front Pivots. It may seem that we have gone to a lot of trouble to avoid the scheme of taking pressure-oil on to the steering pivots. Bijur's recommendations have something to do with this, as…

Scan042 Pipe sealing methods and a comparison of different automatic chassis lubrication systems.
View original record - 8 - They depend on the addition of a steel cup for compressing the sleeve and the adjustment of the angles on the cup, sleeve and cap so as to prevent twisting the pipe in tightening. He has already…

Scan043 Letter discussing valve leakage, vacuum-feed systems, alternative engine-drive schemes, and chassis lubrication.
View original record - 9 - We fear that valve leakage in the accumulator would prevent the device working at all in a car driven only on short runs. Bijur replies that valve leakage does not take place to any extent if…

Scan044 Cover letter from Rolls Royce of America forwarding previously forgotten enclosures regarding central lubrication.
View original record ROLLS-ROYCE OF AMERICA, INC. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. X3806 OY1. February 2nd, 1929. Mr. Robotham, Rolls Royce Ltd., Derby, England. Dear Mr. Robotham: Re CENTRAL LUBRICATION - SECTION 7141 I am forwarding…

Scan045 The testing of special Luvax oil for the Bijur system.
View original record HS. 43806 BY/2/G.4.2.29. LUVAX OILS. ----------- I am handing you herewith two quarts of the special Luvax oil, which was promised us by Mr. Pitt at his recent visit. I am also attaching copy of…

Scan046 Letter from Luvax Limited regarding a memorandum on oils for Luvax-Bijur lubricating systems and an offer of assistance.
View original record COPY. LUVAX LIMITED, LARDEN ROAD, ACTON, LONDON. W.3. HWP/KIP. 22nd. January 1929. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. For the attention of Mr. R.W. Harvey Bailey. Dear Sirs, Confirming our conversation…

Scan047 Required properties for lubricating oils used in the Luvax-Bijur chassis system.
View original record MEMORANDUM REGARDING OILS FOR LUVAX-BIJUR CHASSIS. LUBRICATING SYSTEM. As all the oil used goes through a filter pad of dense wool felt 1/4" thick intended to catch any solid particles, or masses of…

Scan048 Practicality of Bijur valves and restrictors for the SS and G4 central oiling system.
View original record X.3806 R2/M3. 2. 29. DA. HS. FROM R. BY. c. to Sg. Wor. E. SS. AND G4. CENTRAL OILING. These little Bijur valves and restrictors do not seem very practical, but they will do for the present. I…

Scan049 The performance of foot-operated pumps for centralised lubrication systems.
View original record To DA. from Hs/GY. c. to BY. c. to E. c. to Wor. 43806 Hs/GYL/LG5. 2. 29. CENTRALISED LUBRICATION. 43806 REPORT ON FOOT OPERATED PUMPS. G.W.H. submitted that N.sch.2647 was unsatisfactory and DA. sent…

Scan050 Comparative analysis of different pump types, including various Bijur models, detailing their pumping capacities, efficiency, and bore/stroke ratios.
View original record contd :- -2- TYPE OF PUMP. Designed to pump. ccs. Pumping. (Not connected up). Mob.BB. ccs. Cast:P3. ccs. Mot.C. ccs. Bijur M.H. ccs. (1) RR.Bijur (Fig.2. N.Sch.2736) 12 8.2 8.5 8.5 7.3 (2) Hand pump…

Scan051 Design considerations and comparisons for various mechanical components.
View original record contd :- -22- SPRING. It is very desirable to have a constant pressure maintained down the stroke, and to do this Bijur's have employed a spring of large free length, this is badly overstressed…

Scan052 The use of a ball valve to improve pump efficiency by excluding air from the system.
View original record Contd :- -3- BALL VALVE. We find that there is little chance of excluding the air completely from the system, and though Bijurs do not make use of a non-return ball valve, we find that the efficiency…

Scan053 Blueprint drawing for a piston for an oil pump.
View original record TURN .803 DIA SCREW .812 DIA. 16 T.P.I. R.H. TWO SLOTS (FROM 8 HOLES EQUALLY SPACED) DRILL .156 +5 DIA & FILE OUT 2 HOLES DRILL .156 +5 DRILL .1875 +10 DIA REAM .200 DIA AFTER PINNING & SWEATING INTO…

Scan054 Page with a purple ink stamp from the print room.
View original record ROLLS-ROYCE, LIMITED PRINT ROOM, 15 FEB 1929 DERBY [Illegible faded text on the page]

Scan055 Letter to Tecalemit Ltd. regarding the unsuitability of their pump and parts for the sender's chassis.
View original record 43806 Expl: Dept: 12th. Mar. 1929. Hs/Gyl/LG. Messrs. Tecalemit Ltd., Mitre House, Scrubbs Lane, Willesden, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Referring to your letter of the 4th. ref. WJP/HEB. We examined the pump…

Scan056 Requesting an order of Wakefield's Castrol 'R' oil for delivery to France and for experimental use.
View original record To ROY/Ms. from Hs/Gy. 43806 Hs/Gy2/LM13.3.29. Will you please arrange for 3 gallons X3035 of Wakefields Castrol 'R' oil to be sent to The Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France - For the…

Scan057 From Roy discussing lubrication systems and suitable oil grades with Price's Oil Company and Luvax Limited.
View original record #490 X3806 PY. from ROY. C. to Hs. ROY17/MG13.3.29 Price's Oil Company advise that they are in touch with Luvax Limited on the question of Lubrication generally for such Schemes, and write: "On the…

Scan058 Various updates and proposals for the 'SS' Chassis, including chassis numbers X.3806, X.7770, and X.7420.
View original record Hs. from DA. c. to Wor. BY. 'SS' CHASSIS. X.3806 X.7770 X.7420 With reference to Hs/Rm6/LG31.1.29 :- (1) We have sent you N.sch.2817., an arrgt. for using the 12-EX system of lubrication on the SS.…

Scan059 Testing and checking the main Bijur oiling system for leaks.
View original record ToHS From JMc Hotel de France Chateauroux Indre As requested by Mr Gaye, we have today tested and checked over the main Bijur system for oil leaks. With the oil at 18° cent. all joints were found to…

Scan060 Letter proposing a visit to Mr. H.W. Pitt of Luvax Ltd.
View original record Y3806 Hs/Gy/LG. Expl: Dept: 8th. Feb. 1929. Messrs. Luvax Ltd., Larden Rd., Acton, London W.3. Dear Sirs, For the attention of H.W.Pitt Esq. The writer proposes paying you a visit on Tuesday afternoon…

Scan061 Carburetion and cold starting tests for the SS chassis.
View original record Hs. E. from R. c. to Mr. Fuller. OY. c. to SG. BY. DA. C. c. to PN. CWB. 43806 R2/M12. 2. 29. SS. CHASSIS. CARBURATION AND STARTING FROM COLD. X. 7080 X. 7070 X. 3603 I am extremely pleased that your…

Scan062 Letter to Luvax Ltd. regarding sending 12 Banjos and fittings for testing on complete plugs.
View original record X3806 HS/Gy/LG. 13th. Feb. 1929. Messrs. Luvax Ltd., Larden Rd., Acton, W.3. Dear Sirs, For the attention H.W.Pitt Esq. In reference to our conversation yesterday. We are sending under separate cover…

Scan063 Letter from the American branch to the UK branch discussing issues and attempts with one-shot spring lubrication systems.
View original record Y3603 ROLLS-ROYCE OF AMERICA, INC. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. OY3- February 14th, 1929 Mr. E. W. Hives, Rolls Royce Ltd., Derby, England. cc - Mr. A.F. Sidgreaves Mr. Bailey Dear Mr. Hives: RE ROAD SPRINGS -…

Scan064 Proposals and effects of different spring lubrication methods, including the Bijur system and accumulators.
View original record - 2 - Apparently this only failed through defects in laying out the coils to the drip plugs, these pipes breaking after a time through relative movement. Proposal for Lubricating Present Springs. We…

Scan065 Letter discussing a potential automatic lubrication system using an accumulator for road springs.
View original record - 3 - Furthermore in any system, hand or automatic, if there is at any point a demand for periodical discharges of large quantities of oil (as perhaps for road spring lubrication) an "accumulator" can…

Scan066 Developments and faults in the Bijur Automatic Lubricating Systems.
View original record S/W HB X3603 ROLLS-ROYCE OF AMERICA, INC. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. OY4- February 14th, 1929. Mr. E. W. Hives, Mr. R.W.H. Bailey, Rolls Royce Limited, Derby, England. c - Mr. Sidgreaves Gentlemen: Bijur…

Scan067 Merits of continuous versus intermittent automatic chassis lubrication systems.
View original record - 2 - (5) Apparently the cheaper cars will demand a continuous automatic system of this sort, but Mr. Bijur believes it is only suitable for cars in which all the drip plugs are about in the same…

Scan068 Letter requesting further details on the Bijur central lubrication system.
View original record To OY. from Hs/Gy. /3806 Hs/Gy1/LH14.2.29. BIJUR SYSTEM - CENTRAL LUBRICATION. 47980 We are very grateful for your lengthy and useful information on the Bijur system. We are going to look into each…

Scan069 Typed document discussing issues with air in an oil system, pressure maintenance, and potential leaks.
View original record contd :- -2- (3) We have had a pressure gauge on the system and the pump seems to maintain a high pressure equally well all over the system, provided the maximum pressure is reached. We find, however,…

Scan070 Oil viscosity, lubrication systems, and component failures like drip plugs and pumps.
View original record contd :- -3- (6) We also have had trouble with thick oil not flowing out of the tank into the cylinder as mentioned in your (6). You are probably aware we intend using a foot-pump of our own design,…

Scan071 Continued discussion on issues with banjo washer seals, leak tracing, and oil flow through drip plugs in various weather conditions.
View original record contd :- -4- failures from this cause. (9) On the banjos we find the aluminium washers will not maintain an oil-tight joint, after disturbing them once or twice. We believe we shall overcome this…

Scan072 Letter to Luvax Ltd. concerning the unsatisfactory calibration of supplied drip plugs for the Bijur system.
View original record X3806 HS/CL/T. 16th February, 1929. Messrs. Luvax Ltd., Larden Road, ACTON, W.3. For the attention of Mr. H.W. Pitt. Dear Sirs, We think it is important that the method of calibration of the drip…

Scan073 Modifications for oil conveyance and lever geometry in the 'SS' Servo Mechanism.
View original record By. from DA. c. to Sg. Hs. Y3806 DA8/M14.2.29. 'SS' SERVO MECHANISM. X.7370 X.3806 Herewith we send N.sch.2827 shewing a suggestion for conveying some of the oil from a servo drip plug on to the cam…

Scan074 Letter from Luvax Limited regarding tests on banjo fittings and the suitability of piping for their lubrication system.
View original record CHASSIS ENGINEERING LUVAX LIMITED DIRECTORS H.J. SAYER. C.H. SMITH. D.W. HUNT. LARDEN ROAD, ACTON, LONDON, W.3. TELEGRAMS 'LUVAXITUDE, ACT, LONDON'. TELEPHONE: CHISWICK 3801 (Pte. Bch. Exch).…

Scan075 Letter from Bijur Lubricating Corp. to Luvax Ltd. discussing the use of hard versus soft tubing for chassis piping.
View original record Copy of letter recd. from:- Bijur Lubricating Corporation, 250, West 54th Street, New York. February 4, 1929 Luvax Limited, Larden Road, Acton, London, W.3. England. Attention Mr. H.W.Pitt. Gentlemen,…

Scan076 Letter from Bijur Lubricating Corp. to Luvax Ltd. discussing the use of hard versus soft tubing for chassis piping.
View original record Copy of letter recd. from:- Bijur Lubricating Corporation, 250, West 54th Street, New York. Luvax Limited, Larden Road, Acton, London, W.3. England. Attention Mr. H.W.Pitt. Gentlemen, We are much…

Scan077 Comparing specifications for different dashboard pumps used in centralised chassis lubrication systems.
View original record BY. HS. from DA. c. to Wor. E. X.3806 DA2/M15.2.29. CENTRALISED CHASSIS LUBRICATION - DASHBOARD PUMP. With reference to Hsl/LG5.2.29., we have prepared a design for a pump of larger capacity with…

Scan078 Chassis lubrication pump issues and proposed modifications.
View original record contd :- -2- springs cannot be guaranteed. One would not have concluded from the 10,000 miles test report on the centralised chassis lubrication that more capacity or more pressure was required, all…

Scan079 Head valve, pedal pressure, and comparing different design schemes.
View original record contd :- -3- We have indicated a head valve but R. definitely did not. wish this, and it will require justifying. We will send this on Monday. Though Derby say the suggestions on N.sch. 2736 are not…

Scan080 Central lubrication system pressures, pump capacity, and mileage intervals.
View original record To DA. from Hs/Gy. c. to BY. Wor. c. to E. Y3806 Hs/Gy1/LG19.2.29. CENTRAL LUBRICATION. In reply to DA2/M15.2.29. We think your information must be out-of-date. Springfield uses 100 lbs/sq.in…

Scan081 Typed report on the performance and design of a pump system, including a hand-drawn diagram.
View original record contd :- -2- [P]ump designed in N.Sch.2736 returned the plunger to its seating in 1 min. 15 secs. in very cold weather, and in 15 secs. in warm. Mr. Bijur has increased his from originally 1 min. to 3…

Scan082 Oil system, discussing improvements to reduce viscosity loss and issues with valves, drip plugs, and pedal pressure.
View original record contd :- -3- sometimes given two depressions to ensure adequate oil getting through. In the second, we have proved that the drip plugs were unreliably calibrated, and the large ones too large. We do…

Scan083 Verifying the water pump on the 20 HP and 'SS' models will not use the Bijur oiling system, but a standard grease lubricator instead.
View original record X3806 To EY. from Hs. c. to Wor. This is to verify that the water pump on the 20 HP. and 'SS' will not be included in the Bijur system of oiling. The standard grease lubricator is to be used. Hs.

Scan084 Internal memorandum discussing the pressure specifications of a spring-controlled valve.
View original record Y3806 To DA. from Hs/Gy. Hs/Gy2/LG19.2.29. With reference to the attached. We have now received a print of N.sch.2830 and note that you have allowed for a spring controlled valve. We also note that…

Scan085 Outlining problems with the Bijur Luvax lubrication system, focusing on design, manufacturing, and material hardness.
View original record HS. 73806 BY2/G.19.2.29. BIJUR LUVAX LUBRICATION. Referring to the Bijur Luvax letter of the 14th inst. with enclosure from the Bijur Co. on the question of hardness of the tubing used, we think the…

Scan086 Revised list of Luvax drip plugs for central lubrication, showing quantities per chassis for 'SS' and India specifications.
View original record 43806 BY. from Hs/Gy. Hs/Gy4/LG20.2.29. LUVAX LTD. CENTRAL LUBRICATION. The revised list of drip plugs recommended by Luvax and approved by us is as follows :- No. off per chassis. TYPE. 'SS'. India.…

Scan087 Letter to Luvax Ltd. regarding an order for two complete sets of drip plugs and their calibration requirements.
View original record +3806 Expl: Dept: HS/G/3/LG. 20th. Feb. 1929. Messrs. Luvax Ltd., Larden Rd., Acton, W.3. Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr. Pitt. With reference to my visit to your Works on Monday last, we have…

Scan088 Design improvements for a drip plug and retaining cap to prevent dislodging.
View original record X3806 BY. from Hs/Gy. Hs/Gy2/LG20.2.29. With reference to BY2/G19.2.29. We are entirely in agreement with your remarks. As regards (B). We think we ought to design a drip plug entirely and instruct…

Scan089 Urgent request to return unreliable drip plugs from Messrs. Luvax and order new sets for car 21-EX.
View original record BY. from Hs/Gy. +3806 Hs/Gyl/LG20.2.29. CENTRAL LUBRICATION. We have demonstrated that the drip plugs with which Messrs. Luvax have supplied us to date, are unreliable and now propose sending our…

Scan090 Letter to C.C. Wakefield Ltd. regarding oil grade recommendations for a Bijur central lubrication system.
View original record Y3806 Expl: Dept: Hs5/LG. 21st. Feb. 1929. Messrs. C.C.Wakefield Ltd., Wakefield House, 30-32 Cheapside, London E.C.2. Dear Sirs, We are experimenting with the Bijur type of Central Lubrication for…

Scan091 Continued page discussing oil pump operation in cold weather and oil types for shackle pins.
View original record contd :- -2- Also when the pump is pulled on a cold morning with heavy oil, the oil will not flow into it out of the tank and one has to hold it out for about a minute before the charge enters. On the…

Scan092 Issues with Bijur pumps on 20 HP and 'SS' cars and a proposed modification.
View original record To BY. from Hs. c. to Wor. C. to DA. 43806 Hs6/LG21.2.29. BIJUR PUMP. These pumps which we have fitted to the 20 HP. and 'SS' cars are not altogether satisfactory. As a result of our own tests and as…

Scan093 Internal request to order 6 sets of drip plugs for the 'SS' from supplier Messrs. Luvax.
View original record X3806 To ROY/Ms. from Hs. Hs8/LG21.2.29. Will you please order for us from Messrs. Luvax, Larden Rd., Acton W.3. :- 6 sets of drip plugs for the 'SS' as follows. TYPE. No.OFF. REQUIRED. S.00 2 12 S.0…

Scan094 Technical memo discussing design modifications for a dashboard pump.
View original record X.3806 Hs. from DA. c. to BY. DAL/M22.2.29. DASHBOARD PUMP. We thank you for your Hs/Gy2/LG19.2.29. We note that the use of a spring enables the valve to be opened .125. Would you please allow for…

Scan095 Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. regarding suitable Castrol oil grades for a Bijur Central Lubrication system.
View original record X3806 HS / BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M. THE KING. C. C. Wakefield & Co., Limited. MANUFACTURERS of HIGH CLASS LUBRICANTS. Wakefield House, 30 & 32, Cheapside, London, E.C.2. GOVERNING DIRECTOR. SIR CHARLES…

Scan096 Cover note for a list showing the designation of drip-plugs for 'SS' and India 1V chassis central lubrication systems.
View original record X3806 to BY. from Hs/Gy. Hs/Gyl/LG23. 2. 2. 29. CENTRAL LUBRICATION. Herewith list shewing designation of drip-plugs for use on 'SS' and India 1V chassis. Hs/F.Gaye.

Scan097 Delivery note from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Limited for Castrol oil samples sent to the Experimental Department.
View original record Y3806 M 11804 C.C. Wakefield & Co, Limited. TELEGRAMS: "CHEERY, CENT, LONDON." TELEPHONE: 8 LINES {CENTRAL 5202/5, CENTRAL 9215 Code: A. B. C. 5TH EDITION, PREMIER, BENT-LEYS, BROOMHALL'S AND PRIVATE…

Scan098 Field report on car repairs and modifications, including issues with a drip plug and drilling.
View original record Hs/Gy/JLA 43806 Hotel de France Chateauroux Indre I arrived OK this morning and have now fixed up the new pump and stripped the old bijurs from the Chassis. We hope tomorrow to have fitted the new…

Scan099 Field service report on work completed on a Bijur system, with a request for parts and updates on vehicle status.
View original record Hs/Gy/JLA X3806 Hotel de France Chateauroux Indre 1/3/29 We have completed the work this morning although hindered by the garage lights failing. These have now been made O.K. Every junction needs…

Scan100 Request to provide a set of pivots with an air vessel scheme for centre point lubrication for the 19-EX car.
View original record To RHC. from HS/Rn. X3806 HS/Rn2/LG4.3.29. This is to confirm that you will endeavour to let us have a set of pivots with the scheme of air vessel in them for centre point lubrication as soon as…

Scan101 Revised list of Bijur drip plugs required for the 40/50 HP SS production chassis.
View original record X3806 Hs. BY/Cgh12/N.4.3.29. 40/50 HP. CHASSIS BIJUR DRIP PLUGS. With reference to the attached memo received from Chateauroux giving revised list of the drip plugs required for SS. production…

Scan102 Modification for a new Bijur oil pump and a list of S.S. drip plugs.
View original record [Handwritten top left]: 28/33/29 Ch H.S. By from Hs [Header top right]: Hotel de France Chateauroux Indre It has occurred to me that the WW N scheme 2830 (2380 ?) for the new Bijur oil pump using a…

Scan103 Suggested modification and lubrication scheme for Phantom spring gaiters.
View original record SG. OY. Hs. from R. X3806 RA/M2.3.29. PHANTOM - RE. SPRING GAITERS. X.7410 X.3745 X.3806 I have not sufficient practical experience to say much about Mr. xxx Olley's suggested modification to the…

Scan104 Letter from Tecalemit regarding chassis lubrication components and the dispatch of samples and blueprints.
View original record TECALEMIT LIMITED. Mitre House, Scrubbs Lane, Willesden, N.W.10. TELEPHONES: WILLESDEN-5961-2-3. DIRECTORS: E. PIQUEREZ, (FRENCH SWISS). J. CHRISTE. A. PIQUEREZ. MANAGING DIRECTOR: R.A.CHALMERS,…

Scan105 Continuation sheet of a letter from Tecalemit to Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Ltd.
View original record TECALEMIT Continuation Sheet No. 2. Assuring you always of our very best attention, We beg to remain, Yours faithfully, TECALEMIT LIMITED. ENCS: Messrs.Rolls-Royce,Ltd., DERBY. WJP/HEB. 4.3.29.

Scan106 Blueprint showing the arrangement of a grease plug adaptor assembly.
View original record ADAPTOR BODY 8182, LOCKNUT 8183, RETAINING NUT 8181, CONE CL.16A, WASHER 8184, T.Z.6.PLUG 8006/3, DRAWN, TRACED, CHECKED, 8/2/29, C, B, A, ALTERATIONS, DATE, SCALE: 1-1, TECALEMIT LTD, ARRGT. OF…

Scan107 Drawing detailing the method for adapting a grease feed pipe to a lubricated point.
View original record RETAINING NUT, 8181.A. 3/16 DIA. PIPE. CONE, C.L. 16. METHOD OF SECURING PIPE TO BEARING. SCALE:- 1:1 DIMENSIONS IN M/M UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECD 60° 1/8" Gas. 7.1 Dia 8.5 2.5 2.5 3 Dia 4.8 Dia +0.1 -0.0…

Scan108 Blueprint of a straight connector assembly showing its components.
View original record 3/16 DIA COPPER PIPE CAP. CL 17C CONE CL. 16A BASEPIECE ADAPTOR CL 168A BASEPIECE 4644 COPPER WASHER CL220 DRAWN TRACED PHT 4/2/29 CHECKED C B A ALTERATIONS DATE SCALE 2-1 TECALEMIT LTD STRAIGHT…

Scan109 Blueprint of an elbow connector assembly.
View original record CAP CL17C 3/16 DIA COPPER PIPE RIGHT ANGLE CONNECTION CL1808 CONE CL16A ADAPTOR CL189 COPPER WASHER CL220 BASEPIECE 4644 DRAWN 11/1/29 TRACED 11/1/29 CHECKED SCALE 2-1 ALTERATIONS DATE TECALEMIT LTD…

Scan110 Confirming receipt of a wire regarding travel arrangements and the subsequent reply.
View original record To Hs From Adams X3806 Hotel de France Chateauroux Indre 6/3/29 We duly received your wire reading:- " HAS GAYE LEFT MAY REQUIRE NINETEEN EX BOULOGNE SATURDAY WILL CONFIRM LATER HIVES" and confirm…

Scan111 Internal request to order 6 sets of drip plugs from Messrs. Luvax for the India chassis.
View original record Y3806 To ROY/Ms. from Hs/Gy. Hs/Gyl/LG7.3.29. Will you please order for us from Messrs. Luvax, Larden Rd., Acton W.3. 6 sets of drip plugs F.78491/2/3 for the India chassis as follows :- S.O. 16 off.…

Scan112 Urgent chaser letter to supplier C.A. Vandervell & Co. Ltd. regarding a delayed order for Meter Valves and Drip Plugs.
View original record X3806 Roy/Dn7/EH. 7th March, 1929. Messrs. C.A. Vandervell & Co. Ltd., Acton, LONDON. W.3. Dear Sirs, URGENT. METER VALVES. Order 86784 of 22.2.29. With reference to our telegram of this morning, and…

Scan113 Page two of a letter to Messrs. C.A. Vandervell & Co. Ltd. regarding delivery information and order priority.
View original record -2- Roy/Dn7/BH. 7th March, 1929. Messrs. C.A. Vandervell & Co.Ltd. Contd.... we definitely count on receiving some further information from you to-morrow regarding delivery of the third and remaining…

Scan114 Letter from the American branch detailing test results for central lubrication system components like drip plugs.
View original record X3603 ROLLS-ROYCE OF AMERICA, INC. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. OY2- Mr. E. W. Hives, Rolls Royce Limited, Derby, England. March 8th, 1929. cc - Mr. Bailey London File Dear Mr. Hives: CENTRAL LUBRICATION -…

Scan115 Oil system performance, addressing variations in operation and the presence of air in the system.
View original record - 2 - Perhaps the variation is due to differences in the relative air-tightness of the several systems, since on the relatively faster falls it is sometimes possible to observe that the plunger…

Scan116 Analysis of a Bijur lubrication system, discussing issues like entrapped air, leaks, and oil viscosity.
View original record - 3 - After a drip plug is disconnected about 2 cc of oil runs out. When the joint is replaced the pump plunger goes down about 1" rather fast on the first shot. This is while the slug of air is being…

Scan117 Technical memo discussing suitable oils, the Bijur lubrication system, drip plug failures, and banjo connections.
View original record - 4 - Vacuum Mobiloil A of the latest type and Bijur Oil No. 130 appear most suitable. Particulars of the new MobiloilA, old Mobiloil A (not so suitable) and the three Bijur oils, and description of…

Scan118 Oil pipe leak, back-pressure from banjo junctions, and oil lubrication in different temperatures.
View original record - 5 - (10) We find that if the oil pipe is entirely disconnected from the right rear shock absorber (farthest point from tank) the plunger which fell before in 54 secs, now falls in 15 secs. The rate…

Scan119 Low-temperature flow test conducted on Mobiloil A and three types of Bijur oils.
View original record RE: LOW TEMPERATURE FLOW TEST ON BIJUR OILS We have made flow tests on the new Mobiloil A and three types of Bijur oils, in the bottles supplied by Mr. Bijur, with the following results: Temperature…

Scan120 Technical blueprint drawing of a valve elbow adapter.
View original record B-1920 -PATENTS PENDING- UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED TOLERANCE OF ALL DIMENSIONS IS PLUS OR MINUS .010" PRINTED ON VR PAPER V&T CO. INC. N.Y. Drop Lug Drill .0522 +0 -1/2 Ground valve without fabric…

Scan121 Letter from Luvax Limited regarding the delayed delivery of experimental meter valves and arranging a meeting.
View original record X3806 LUVAX LIMITED DIRECTORS: H.J. SAYTE. C.H. SMITH. R.W. HUNT LARDEN ROAD, ACTON, LONDON, W.3. TELEGRAMS 'LUVAXITUDE, ACT, LONDON' TELEPHONE: CHISWICK 3801 (Pte Bch Exch) WHEN REPLYING PLEASE REFER…

Scan122 The collection of a parcel of Drip Plugs for the Experimental Department.
View original record X3806 Transport Dept. [strikethrough] G/Att. c. to Exp. Dept. Roy/Dml/BH9.3.29. We are expecting a parcel of Drip Plugs from Luvax Ltd, London, which will be sent on the 12.25 p.m. train from St.…

Scan123 Requesting the addition of two S.1. drip plugs for the Front Anchorage lubrication on the 'SS' chassis.
View original record BY. from Hs. 43806 Hs/Cyl/LC11.3.29. CENTRAL LUBRICATION. xxx The new scheme 2817 for the Front Anchorage Lubrication will demand two further drip plugs. Will you please add : 2 No. S.1. drip plugs to…

Scan124 Letter to Messrs. C.C. Wakefield regarding sending a sample of Luvax Bijur oil and upcoming performance tests of Castrola'R' oil.
View original record Y3806 Hs/Cyl/LG. Expl: Dept: 13th. Mar. 1929. Messrs. C.C.Wakefield, Wakefield House, Cheapside, London E.C.2. Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr. Evans. We are sending you under separate cover a…

Scan125 Letter to Luvax Ltd. chasing a delayed delivery of Drip Plugs and requesting cases for testing.
View original record c. to BY. Y3806 Expl: Dept: Hs/Gyl/LG15.3.29. 15th. Mar. 1929. Messrs. Luvax Ltd., Larden Rd., Acton, London W.3. Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr. Pitt. We have as yet received no information of…

Scan126 Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. regarding samples of Luvax Bijur Oil and a test of Castrol 'R'.
View original record Y3806 BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M. THE KING. C.C. Wakefield & Co., Limited. MANUFACTURERS of High Class Lubricants. Wakefield House, 30 & 32, Cheapside, London, E.C.2. GOVERNING DIRECTOR, SIR CHARLES…

Scan127 Letter from Tecalemit regarding their central chassis lubrication systems and enclosed documents.
View original record TECALEMIT LIMITED. Mitre House, Scrubbs Lane, Willesden, N.W.10. TMT TRADE MARK TELEPHONES: WILLESDEN-5961-2-3. DIRECTORS: E. PIQUEREZ, J. CHRÉTIEN, (FRENCH SWISS) A. PIQUEREZ. MANAGING DIRECTOR: R.A.…

Scan128 Letter to Messrs. Luvax Ltd. regarding a short shipment of S.2. drip plugs for 40/50 HP and 20 HP chassis.
View original record Y3806 Expl: Dept: Hs/Gy2/LG. 20th. Mar. 1929. Messrs. Luvax Ltd., Larden Rd., Acton W.3. Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr. Pitt. We thank you for the prompt despatch of drip plugs to make up the…

Scan129 Erection schedule for 'O' Series Chassis and a supply issue with Drip Plugs.
View original record X3806 BY: from ROY. c. to WOP. c. to Her. c. to Hs. -------------- ROY1/MG20.3.29 -------------- Next month the Shops should be erecting No.571- "O" Series Chassis - in fact Gear Box units, Rear Axle…

Scan130 Sourcing of Motorine 'C' lubricant for the Luvax System via Messrs. Price.
View original record +3606 To Hs/Gy from ROY. ROYS/LG20.3.29 Hs/Gyl/LG20.3.29 - We note your remarks re Motorine "C", and are in communication with Messrs. Price to see if they are in a position to put forward a Lubricant…

Scan131 Trial of 'Motorine C' and 'Castrol R' oils for central lubrication systems, particularly for cold weather performance.
View original record To ROY. From Hs/Gy. c. to BY. X3806 Hs/Gyl/LG20.3.29. With reference to Roy17/MGL3.3.29. We have given Motorine 'C' an extensive trial and while it may answer the purpose in very cold weather, we are…

Scan132 Proposing a new central lubrication scheme for the rear axles of the 20 HP and S.S. models.
View original record To DA. from Hs/Gy. c. to BY. Wor. 43806 Hs/Gy3/LG20.3.29. CENTRAL LUBRICATION. We find that no scheme has yet been got out for air reservoirs on the front axle of the 20 HP., or on the rear axles of…

Scan133 Letter to Luvax Ltd. regarding the manufacture, calibration, and design of drip plugs.
View original record X3806 Hs/FGL/T. 21st March, 1929. Messrs. Luvax Ltd., Larden Road, ACTON, W.3. For the attention of Mr. Pitt. Dear Sirs, Re our conversation on the telephone this morning - since you still appear to…

Scan134 Letter from Luvax Limited regarding the supply of Meter Valves and order fulfillment.
View original record X3806 LUVAX LIMITED DIRECTORS H.J. SAYER C.H. SMITH B.W. HUNT LARDEN ROAD, ACTON, LONDON, W.3. TELEGRAMS: 'LUVAXITUDE, ACT, LONDON' TELEPHONE: CHISWICK 3801(Pte.Bch.Exch) MIDLAND OFFICES WELL STREET…

Scan135 Proposals for a central lubrication system, including a rear axle reservoir and the 20 HP front axle.
View original record X.3806 Hs/Gy. from DA. DA6/M22.3.29. CENTRAL LUBRICATION. With reference to Hs/Gy3/LG20.3.29., we will send you in a day or two our comments on your proposals, or if necessary, an alternative scheme…

Scan136 Request for a Standardisation Sheet for modifications to the 20 HP Chassis 'O' series.
View original record Hs. Y3806 BY2/N.25.3.29. C. Wor. C. ADM. Re: 20 HP. Chassis 51st in 'O' Series. Our instructions for chassis 51 to the end of 'O' series include the parts for Centralised Lubrication, and although we…

Scan137 Communication regarding the despatch and testing of a new Bijur Pump for car 22-EX.
View original record Y3806 Expl: Dept: Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. Hs/Gyl/LG25.3.29. 47941a Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France. Mr. Hancock from Hs/Gy. We have today despatched one new Bijur Pump which we…

Scan138 Instructions regarding vehicle lubrication schedules for the pump, front axle, and rear axle.
View original record contd :- -2- 10,000 miles shewed that it is adequate under such conditions, operation of the pump cold is more satisfactory. Will you therefore please see that each morning the car is taken out one…

Scan139 Lubricant sample, MOTORINE 'A', submitted by the Prices Patent Candle Company for the Luvax Centralised Lubrication system.
View original record Hs. from ROY. C. to BY. [Strikethrough] X3806 ROY5/MG26.3.29 ----------- The Prices Patent Candle Company have submitted MOTORINE "A" to Messrs. Luvax, as being in their opinion an excellent all-round…

Scan140 Scheme for air vessels in the pivots of the 20 HP front axle for the centralised chassis lubrication system.
View original record BY. from DA. c. to SG. Hs. X3806 DA2/M27.3.29. 20 HP. CENTRALISED CHASSIS LUBRICATION. X.3806 X.5420 Herewith we send N.sch.2865 shewing the air vessels in the pivots of the 20 HP. front axle. We have…

Scan141 Proposal for a centralised chassis lubrication reservoir for the SS and 20 HP models.
View original record X. 3806 BY. from DA. c. to SG. Hs. DA3/M27.3.29. CENTRALISED CHASSIS LUBRICATION. With reference to Hs/Gy3/LG20.3.29., we think the idea of making the cap nut of the Bijur drip plug into a reservoir…

Scan142 Letter from Luvax Limited regarding arrangements for the central lubrication of a 20 HP chassis.
View original record X3806. DIRECTORS HENRY J. SAYER PETER F. BENNETT OLIVER LUCAS. CHASSIS ENGINEERING LUVAX LIMITED Warple Way, WORKS: LARDEN ROAD, ACTON, LONDON, W.3. TELEGRAMS: 'LUVAXITUDE, ACT, LONDON' TELEPHONE:…

Scan143 Letter to Messrs. Luvex Ltd. regarding a delay in sending an experimental 25 HP car due to no available chassis.
View original record x3806. Expl. Dept. Hs/GWH.1/MJ. 4th. February 1932. Messrs. Luvex Ltd., Warple Way, Acton, LONDON.W.3. For the attention of Mr. Douglas. Dear Sir, We are sorry that we have been unable to send the 25…

Scan144 Letter to Luvax Ltd. arranging the fitting of a Bijur System to a 25HP car.
View original record Hs/GWH.2/MA. February 23rd, 1932. Messrs. Luvax Ltd., Warple Way Acton, London, W.3. For the attention of Mr. Douglas. Dear Sir, I shall be bringing the 25HP Car down to your works tomorrow the 24th.…

Scan145 Request to issue a standardisation sheet for using Luvax Bijur fittings on the 20/25 HP chassis centralised lubrication system.
View original record Hs. X3806 BY/Cgh.9/G.28.3.33. 20/25 HP. CHASSIS - CENTRALISED LUBRICATION SYSTEM. We have arranged for the Luvax Bijur fittings to be used on 20/25 HP. chassis at the beginning of 'Z' series,…

Scan146 Confirming the receipt of a consignment of Castrol 'R' oil.
View original record X3806 ? To Hs From G.W.H. Hotel de France Chateauroux Indre 2/4/29 We duly received the consignment of Castrol "R" oil which you ordered on our behalf, and for which we thank you. [Vertical text on…

Scan147 Supply of a specific Enots Oil Gun for the 3-point central lubrication system, avoiding the high-pressure intensifier.
View original record Y3806 To BY. from Hs. Hsl/LG3.4.29. CENTRAL LUBRICATION. X4400 On cars fitted with the 3-point central lubrication we still wish to supply an Enots Oil Gun. We should like this, however, to be the…

Scan148 Letter discussing issues with Bijur drip plugs, cross steering fouling, and bent cutout control tubes.
View original record +3806 Expl: Dept: Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. 3rd. April 1929. Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France. V794 Mr. Hancock from lis. Referring to your letter dated 28.3.29. It is probable that…

Scan149 Continued communication discussing various vehicle faults including drip plugs, silencer pipe, spring drive, and petrol gauge.
View original record contd :- -2- is something wrong and the faulty drip plugs which are changed should be kept intact so that we can take it up with the makers. We should like to know more of where the silenser pipe is…

Scan150 Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. regarding the non-delivery of a Castrol oil order in France.
View original record TELEGRAMS: "CHEERY, CENT, LONDON." TELEPHONES: CENTRAL 5202 (4 LINES). CENTRAL 9215 (3 LINES). CODES: A.B.C. 5TH EDITION, PREMIER, BENTLEY'S, AND BROOMHALL. BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M. THE KING. GOVERNING…

Scan151 Letter chasing an undelivered order for three gallons of Castrol 'R' Oil for delivery to France.
View original record ROY/CGS4/WM3429. 3rd April, 1929. Messrs. C. C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd., Wakefield House, 30/32, Cheapside, London, E.C.2. Dear Sirs, We sent you on the 16th ultimo our Order No. 87362 calling for three…

Scan152 The supply of Enots oil guns without intensifiers for centralised chassis lubrication systems.
View original record [Typed] ROY. C. F. Dept. [Struck through] C. G. Dept. [Struck through] [Handwritten] 73806 BY/Cgh2/G.4.4.29. [Typed] CENTRALISED CHASSIS LUBRICATION. Chassis fitted with the 3-point central…

Scan153 Suggestion regarding the capacity and placement of an air reservoir for the 20 HP chassis front axle.
View original record To BY. from Hs/Gy. 73806 Hs/Gy1/LG5.4.29. 75420 In respect of an air reservoir for the front axle of the 20 HP. chassis. We suggest that the initial capacity should be made 1.55 cu.ins. to be placed…

Scan154 Outlining the procedure for installing the Bijur central lubrication system, delegating final connection to the Test Department.
View original record To BY. from Hs/Gy. X3806 Hs/Gy2/LG5.4.29. CENTRAL LUBRICATION. Since the exclusion of air is a vital necessity for the proper operation of the Bijur system, we think that the connecting ~~pipe~~ up of…

Scan155 Letter providing technical advice on troubleshooting the Bijur central lubrication system.
View original record X3806 Expl: Dept: Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby, Angleterre. 5th. April 1929. Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France. Y7941 Mr. Hancock from Hs/Gy. CENTRAL LUBRICATION. We note that you still…

Scan156 Internal memorandum discussing a lubrication scheme for the ball on the cross steering lever.
View original record To BY: from Hs/Rn. c. to Wor. Mx. c. to Hm. EP. X3806 Hs/Rn2/LG6.4.29. BALL ON CROSS STEERING LEVER =7425 LUBRICATION. With reference to BY1/G5.4.29. The scheme tested out by Mx. was for application…

Scan157 Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. regarding the delayed delivery of Castrol 'R' oil and the dispatch of a replacement order.
View original record X3806 TELEGRAMS: "CHEERY, CENT, LONDON" TELEPHONES: CENTRAL 5202 (4 LINES), CENTRAL 9215 (3 LINES) CODES: A.B.C. 5TH EDITION. PREMIER, BENTLEY'S, AND BROOMHALL. BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M. THE KING.…

Scan158 Letter to Messrs. Benton & Stone Ltd. regarding a trial of flexible tubing for shock absorbers.
View original record X3806 Expl: Dept: Ha/Cyl/LG. 8th. April 1929. Messrs. Benton & Stone Ltd., Bracebridge Street, Birmingham. Dear Sirs, For the attention of E. Milner Esq., With respect to the flexible tubing you…

Scan159 Requirement and procedure for testing the flow of Bijur drip plugs for central lubrication systems.
View original record X3806 Hsl/LGs.4.39. To BY. from Hs. c. to Hy. c. to Wor. CENTRAL LUBRICATION. It will be necessary for the Works to have some apparatus for checking the flow through the Bijur drip plugs. The plugs…

Scan160 Letter to Messrs. Luvax Ltd. regarding the testing of drip plugs and the suitability of lubricating oil.
View original record 43806 c. to BY. Expl: Dept: Hs/CYL/LG. 10th. April 1929. Messrs. Luvax Ltd., Larden Rd., Acton, London W.3. Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr. Pitt. We are advising our Production Dept. to get in…

Scan161 The amount of oil for D.2, D.1, and D.O. central lubrication drip plugs.
View original record Y3866 Hs/Gyl=LG11.4.29. Mr. Hancock from Hs/GY. CENTRAL LUBRICATION. D.2., D.1. and D.O. drip plugs should give the same amount of oil as the corresponding S. numbers i.e., 23, 13, 5 drops per stroke…

Scan162 Letter from Luvax Limited regarding the flow rates and production methods for meter valves.
View original record X3806 LUVAX-BIJUR CHASSIS LUBRICATING SYSTEM LUVAX HYDRAULIC SHOCK ABSORBERS LUVAX FRICTION SHOCK ABSORBERS CHASSIS LUCAS C.A.V. ROTAX ENGINEERING LUVAX LIMITED DIRECTORS H.J. SAYER. C.H. SMITH. R.W.…

Scan163 Letter from Luvax Limited discussing the development of meter valves and a comparison of Luvax and Castrol 'R' oils.
View original record Contd: 2 Messrs Rolls-Royce Ltd. pleased to say we have now arrived at a point where we can produce these meter valves with rates of flow tolerance within plus or minus 20%, at present with a high…

Scan164 Letter regarding central lubrication, axle reservoirs, a new pump, and the use of Castrol 'R' oil.
View original record Y3806 Expl: Dept: Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby, Angleterre. 18th. April 1929. Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France. Mr. Hancock from Hs/Gy. CENTRAL LUBRICATION. +7941 With reference to the…

Scan165 Secret memo regarding the importance of secrecy for modifications such as central lubrication on the 20 HP chassis.
View original record SECRET X3806 K5770 HS To Wor. from Sg. To Hs. from Sg. To Bx from Sg. To C. from Sg. To Cx. from Sg. To EP from Sg. To PN from Sg. To E. for all WW officials from Sg. Sg3/E18.4.29 re 20 HP and…

Scan166 Safety risks of the Bijur System Lubricating Pump and proposing solutions to prevent injury.
View original record DA. C. Hs. 43806 BY1/G.19.4.29. BIJUR SYSTEM LUBRICATING PUMP. Referring to N. Sch. 2830 it appears to me that to send out the pump as it is at present arranged is certain sooner or later to cause…

Scan167 Choice of oil for the Bijur lubrication system.
View original record X3806 Hs/Cyl/LG19.4.29. To A. From Hs/Ey. c. to ME. NOT. [text crossed out] c. to M.H. [text crossed out] c. to BY. CHOICE OF OIL FOR THE BIJUR LUBRICATION SYSTEM. X7980 We have carried out a number…

Scan168 The properties and recommendations for various lubricating oils for chassis, comparing castor and mineral-based oils.
View original record contd :- -2- To accomplish this it is essential that the oil be as thick as possible, consistent with other qualities, as otherwise the heat of the engine and warm weather will be responsible for high…

Scan169 List of required properties for oil used in a central lubrication system.
View original record contd :- -3- pipe lines, by a straight mineral oil, such as Mobiloil, to prevent corrosion. This mineral oil can then be used until the pump requires filling again, when the car is next used. Summing…

Scan170 Comparison of the viscosity of various oils at low temperatures.
View original record -4- COMPARISON OF VISCOSITY OF VARIOUS OILS AT LOW TEMPERATURES. TEMPERATURES. REMARKS. At 13°F (Castrol R. ) Still quite mobile. ) A good oil for this purpose. (Motorine C. 35 ) (Mobiloil A. " ) Too…

Scan171 The performance and design of a new type of Bijur pump.
View original record To R. from Hs/Gy. Y3806 Hs/GyS/L.G19.4.29. c. to Ss. Wor. c. to E. DA. c. to BY. REPORT ON BIJUR PUMP. N.SCH.2830 X7980 The new type Bijur pump according to fig.l. N.sch.2830 and using a spring…

Scan172 Continued memo on pedal operation, addressing issues with air in the system, oil contraction, and reports from Springfield.
View original record contd :- -2- back very much more quickly and with noise. In any case after one charge there is no reason to suppose the valve will open again as the vacuum beneath it is destroyed. That one charge of…

Scan173 Comparison of a pump with a Bijur pump for central lubrication on S.S. and 20 HP models.
View original record contd :- -3- He should say that this pump is altogether neater than Bijur's own, and satisfactory for the present design of the central lubrication on the S.S. and 20 HP. Hs/F.Gaye.

Scan174 The removal of a Hooper Saloon body from an experimental car and its potential future use.
View original record To C. from Hs. c. to DA/EV. 43806 Hs2/LG19.4.29. 20 HP. BODIES. X 5830 We recently removed a body from experimental car 10-G3, sent the chassis to the Repair Dept. for disposal and fitted this body on…

Scan175 Central lubrication for the 21-EX model car, specifically rear axle reservoirs and drip plug changes.
View original record 73806 To BY. from Hs/Gy. Hs/Gy2/LG19.4.29. CENTRAL LUBRICATION. 21-EX is to be a model car. It is therefore important that reservoirs should be instructed for the rear axle as soon as possible. Will…

Scan176 Recommending pure mineral oils for central lubrication in Phantom, SS, and 20 HP models.
View original record X3Y06 SECRET. Hs. By. ) From R. DA. ) (Al Le Canadel) R1/M23.4.29. Rec'd at WW. 27.4.29. c. Sg. PN. C. CENTRAL LUBRICATION PHANTOM, SS., & 20 HP. OILS TO RECOMMEND. Reading the report Hs/CY/19.4.29.,…

Scan177 Design and disassembly precautions for the central lubrication pump.
View original record 43806 To BY. from Hs/Gy. Hs/Gy1/LG23.4.29. CENTRAL LUBRICATION. With regard to BY1/G19.4.29. We do not think that there is any necessity to take precautions against a customer interfering with the…

Scan178 The procedure for a 10,000-mile test of a central lubrication system.
View original record X3806 To Hs/AJL. from Hs/Gy. Hs/Gy1/LG24.4.29. CENTRAL LUBRICATION. 17-GLV - 10,000 MILES TEST. Since this test is the proof of the central lubrication, it is suggested that the following routine be…

Scan179 Instructions for testers on chassis lubrication, component examination, mileage-based servicing, and reporting.
View original record contd :- -2- Each day the tester should make a point of satisfying himself that oil is getting to a particular bearing. Preferably this should be removed and examined, but in cases where the work…

Scan180 Letter discussing the handover of new Luvax drip plugs and reservoirs to Brazzier for feedback.
View original record 43806 Expl: Dept: Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby, Angleterre. 25th. April 1929. Hotel de France Chateauroux, Indre, France. Mr. Hancock from Hs/F.Gaye. We have handed over to Brazzier a complete set…

Scan181 Letter requesting analysis results for Luvax Bijur oil and posing questions about Castrol 'R' and other castor-based oils for lubrication.
View original record Y3806 Expl: Dept: Hs/Gyl/LG. 26th. April 1929. Messrs. C.C.Wakefield Ltd., Wakefield House, Cheapside, London E.C.4. Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr. Evans. Referring to our letter ref. Hs/Gyl/LG.…

Scan182 Attaching specification figures for Motorine 'R' and Pure Castor Oil from Messrs. Prices Patent Candle Co. Ltd.
View original record Hs/Mr.Gay ROY/GEA.1/EB26.4.29. We attach hereto, copy of specification figures, submitted by Messrs.Prices Patent Candle Co.Ltd. for Motorine 'R' and Pure Castor Oil, as arranged. ROY.

Scan183 Copy of a letter from Prices Patent Candle Co. Ltd. regarding the properties of Motorine R and pure Castor Oil.
View original record Copy of letter received from:- Messrs Prices Patent Candle Co, Ltd., Battersea, LONDON, S.W. 11. JWGB/SEF. LM/B. 22nd April, 1929. H. Royce Esq., c/o Messrs. Rolls Royce Limited, DERBY. Dear Sir, With…

Scan184 Comparison of specification figures for Motorine R. and B.P. Castor Oil.
View original record COPY. (2) H. Royce Esq. 22nd April, 1929. SPECIFICATION FIGURES. -------------------- MOTORINE R. B. P. CASTOR OIL. Specific Gravity .955/60 .960 Viscosity @ 70°F. 3448" 3640" " @ 140°F. 305" 330" " @…

Scan185 New central chassis lubrication scheme, particularly addressing the issue of including the axles.
View original record To R. from Hs/Gy. c. to Ss. Wor. c. to E. DA. c. to B. +3806 Hs/Gy1/LG27.4.29. CENTRAL LUBRICATION. Although we believe we now have a scheme for chassis lubrication which is serviceable and…

Scan186 Proposal for modifying the central oiling system for the front and rear axles, including suggestions for flexible pipes and pump capacity.
View original record contd :- -2- In the case of the front axle, we suggest it might consist of : (1) A flexible pipe from a junction on the main system on the frame to a connection in the end of the shock damper rocking…

Scan187 Modifications to a one-shot lubrication system, focusing on increasing oil pump and container capacity.
View original record contd :- -3- base drip plugs (S.S.) would be dependent on it. We have our correct lubrication on the No.C. size drip plugs receiving 5 drops of oil per shot of the pump. Since with the increased…

Scan188 Laboratory report from C.C. Wakefield & Co. analysing a sample of Singer-Luvax Oil and recommending Castrol 'R' as an alternative.
View original record RESEARCH DEPARTMENT. Telephone: 5202 CENTRAL (4 LINES) X3806 C.C. Wakefield & Co. Limited. MANUFACTURERS OF HIGH CLASS LUBRICANTS. GOVERNING DIRECTOR, SIR CHARLES WAKEFIELD, BART. MANAGING DIRECTOR,…

Scan189 Letter from C. C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. regarding the use of copper pipes and castor oil as a lubricant.
View original record 2 No..... C. C. WAKEFIELD & CO. Ltd. (cont.). 30th April, 1929 Continued. metallic oxidising catalyst used for oil pipes; for this reason, copper pipes should be used as little as possible if aerated…

Scan190 Query regarding the correct type and make of oil for the 20HP Chassis central lubrication system and axles.
View original record Hs. 43806. Mx6/T30.4.29. re 20HP Chassis With reference to the 20HP Chassis now coming on test with the central lubrication system. Will you please let us know the type, and make of oil that we are to…

Scan191 Recommended oils for the Bijur lubrication system for summer and winter use.
View original record To R. from Hs/Gy. c.c. to Sg. Wor. c.c. to E. DA. c.c. to BY. X3806 CHOICE OF OILS FOR BIJUR SYSTEM. ------------------- In view of KL/M25.4.29., now we can use two oils, one for winter and one for…

Scan192 Guidance on the choice of oil and lubrication procedure for the Bijur central lubrication system.
View original record To Mx. from Hs/Gy. X3806 Hs/Gyl/l.Gl.5.29. CHOICE OF OIL ON BIJUR SYSTEM. X1583 We anticipate being able to recommend two oils for use on the central lubrication, one for summer and one for winter.…

Scan193 Number of points for a central lubrication system and comparing it with practices in America.
View original record Y3806 To Hs. from Sg. Central Lubrication. Sg9/E1.5.29 In confirmation of telephone message and referring to your Hs/Gyl/LG27.4.29, would you let me know how many points our lubrication scheme has got…

Scan194 Seeking an opinion on the trend of American manufacturers moving away from central chassis lubrication.
View original record OY. from Hs/Gy. X3806 Hs/Gy2/LG2.5.29. CENTRAL LUBRICATION OF CHASSIS. We have heard that American Manufacturers are now deciding not to fit a complete lubricating system supplying oil to the axles…

Scan195 3-point central lubrication scheme for the 20 HP and S.S. models, and proposing improvements.
View original record To Sg. from Hs. Y3806 Hs2/LG2, 5. 29. CENTRAL LUBRICATION. X7350 The standardised scheme for the central lubrication on the 20 HP. and S.S. is 3-point, one point on the front axle, a central pump…

Scan196 Proposing a design change to drip plug caps for the central lubrication system to prevent oil weeping.
View original record To BY. from Hs/Gy. X3806 Hs/Gy1/LG3. 5.29. CENTRAL LUBRICATION. These drip plug caps we are receiving from Luvax now seem a much stronger job than those we had previously, but we still think there is…

Scan197 Revision of the air vessel scheme for the 'SS' centralised chassis lubrication system.
View original record X.3806 BY. from DA. DA1/M8.5.29. c. to SG. Hs. 'SS' CENTRALISED CHASSIS LUBRICATION. With reference to BY/CGH1/G15.4.29., probably the best way is to revise the scheme of air vessel, and we send you…

Scan198 Letter to C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. discussing the suitability of their oils for gearbox and central chassis lubrication.
View original record X3806 Expl: Dept: He/Gyl/LG. 15th. May 1929. Messrs. C.C. Wakefield & Co.Ltd., Wakefield House, Cheapside, London E.C. Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr. Evans. We thank you for your letter of the…

Scan199 Instructions for cleaning various filters related to the central oiling system at specified intervals.
View original record X3806 To BY/NW. from Hs/Gy. Hs/Gyl/LG16.5.29. RE. CLEANING OF FILTERS ON CENTRAL OILING. The filter behind the Enots nipple in the front axle should be cleaned in petrol every 20,000 miles. The felt…

Scan200 Letter from lubricant manufacturer C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. acknowledging correspondence and advising that tests are being carried out.
View original record BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M. THE KING Y3806 C. C. Wakefield & Co Limited. MANUFACTURERS of High Class Lubricants. Wakefield House, 30&32, Cheapside, London, E.C.2. GOVERNING DIRECTOR, SIR CHARLES WAKEFIELD,…

Scan201 Letter from Maurice Olley to E.W. Hives regarding automatic lubrication and a reply from the Bijur Company.
View original record 13806 ROLLS-ROYCE OF AMERICA, INC. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. OY-5 May 21st, 1929. Mr. E. W. Hives, Rolls Royce Ltd., Derby, England. Dear Mr. Hives: In reply to your note Hs/Gy2/LG2.5.29, the attached copy…

Scan202 Letter from Bijur Lubricating Corp. to Rolls Royce of America regarding 3-point lubrication systems.
View original record C O P Y Bijur Lubricating Corp. 250 West 54th Street, New York. May 16th, 1929. Mr. Maurice Olley, Chief. Engr. Chassis Division, Rolls Royce of America Inc. Springfield, Mass. Dear Mr. Olley: We have…

Scan203 Letter discussing the trial of a new central chassis lubrication scheme, the Bijur 'Accumulator'.
View original record x3603 ROLLS-ROYCE OF AMERICA, INC. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. OY-4 May 22nd, 1929. Mr. E. W. Hives, Rolls Royce Ltd., Derby, England. Dear Mr. Hives: CENTRAL CHASSIS LUBRICATION - SECTION 7141 With further…

Scan204 The use of accumulators for chassis and sphere lubrication systems.
View original record - 2 - The accumulator for the sphere is connected to the Bijur pump by a direct line so that the large flow, although it halves the quantity, will not upset the distribution in the rest of the system.…

Scan205 The final page of a letter from the Chief Engineer of the Chassis Division, concerning car components.
View original record - 3 - Then one could take care of the sphere, torque tube, springs, axles and everything else on the car direct and without any fear of leakage etc. upsetting the distribution of the system. Very…

Scan206 Outlining the necessity to increase the size of drip plugs for the S.S. J.2. series chassis based on test results.
View original record To BY. from Hs/Gy. X3806 Hs/Gy1/LG23. 5. 29. The 10,000 miles test in France and our own experiments have revealed the necessity for increasing the size of drip plugs on the S.S. J.2. series in the…

Scan207 The chassis condition of 18-EX after 18,000 miles.
View original record To R. from Hs/Gy. c. to Sg. Wor. c. to RG. E. c. to DA. BY. X3806 Hs/Gy1/LG24.5.29. REPORT ON CHASSIS CONDITION OF 18-EX AFTER 18,000 MILES. X.3806 X.7410 X.7420 The general condition of the wearing…

Scan208 Inspection report detailing the condition of bearings and lubrication for various vehicle components.
View original record UNIT SUPPLIED. CONDITION OF BEARINGS. Front road springs. N.S. rear. - Well lubricated. Some wear bearing and pin. N.S. front. - Well lubrication. Oil on shackle pin ample. Bearings O.K. O.S. rear. -…

Scan209 Condition report on the bearings and lubrication of various vehicle components.
View original record UNIT SUPPLIED. CONDITION OF BEARINGS. Hand brake shaft. Ample lubrication - bearings good. Clutch and foot brake shaft. Well lubricated. Front brake shaft. Well lubricated - bearings good. Clutch…

Scan210 Inspection report on the condition of bearings for rear axle units and brake shafts.
View original record UNIT SUPPLIED. | CONDITION OF BEARINGS. Rear axle units. Brake operating shafts. | All four near bearings O.K. and signs of oil on all 4 far bearings. Condition good. Brake toggle shafts. | Oiled O.K.…

Scan211 Oil leak from the Bijur pump and a proposed modification using a smaller washer to fix the fault.
View original record +3806 BY. from Hs/Gy. C. to Mx Hs/Gyl/LG25. 5.29. BIJUR PUMP. N.SCH.2830. On some chassis in the Test Dept. oil has been found to leak through the pedal slot in the Bijur pump down the dashboard when…

Scan212 Letter from a lubricant manufacturer defining the difference between grease and oil.
View original record RESEARCH DEPARTMENT. Telephone: 5202 CENTRAL (4 LINES) X3806 C. C. Wakefield & Co. Limited. MANUFACTURERS of HIGH CLASS LUBRICANTS. GOVERNING DIRECTOR, SIR CHARLES WAKEFIELD, BART. MANAGING DIRECTOR,…

Scan213 Design and sourcing of special Enots nipples for axle lubrication.
View original record X3806 Hs/GY. from DA. DA2/M25.5.29. X3806 X7420 X4400 X7350 DESIGN OF ENOTS NIPPLE FOR AXLE LUBRICATION. Replying to Hs/GY1/LG22.5.29, we understand that you have actually got special Enots nipples…

Scan214 Untested drip plugs for 'O' series chassis and the need for inspection.
View original record To BY. from Hs/Gy. Y3886 Hs/Gy1/LG27.5.29. We note that no drip plugs that have been fitted to 'O' series have yet been tested, although we believe we have a scheme for an identical layout to that…

Scan215 Letter from Melbourne detailing Australian customer feedback on the inefficiency of 'Enots' lubricators compared to 'Zerk' and 'Bosch' systems.
View original record Y3806 Pt.6/EAP/27-5-29 MELBOURNE. - 27th May, 1929 Hm./Derby c Whr./London HS There have been cases here of customers complaining about the inconvenience, and, in some instances, inefficiency of the…

Scan216 Vehicle 18-EX after 18,000 miles, focusing on lubrication results and steering tube wear.
View original record K3806 PN.3/WT30.5.29. S/W...Hs. Copy to Sg. (struck through) Wor. (struck through) Rg (struck through) DA (struck through) Dy. (struck through) Report on 18-EX after 18,000 miles. In reference to…

Scan217 Letter to C.C. Wakefield discussing the suitability of a tested oil and recommending alternative lubrication products.
View original record +3806 Expl: Dept: Hs/Gyl/LG. 3rd. June 1929. Messrs. C.C.Wakefield, Wakefield House, 30-32 Cheapside, London E.C.2, Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr. Evans. We have received a 5-gall. drum of oil…

Scan218 Letter to Denton & Stone Ltd. regarding modifications to Enots fittings and rear-axle components.
View original record X3806 Expl: Dept: Hs/Gy2/LG. 3rd. June 1929. Messrs. Denton & Stone Ltd., Bracebridge Street, Birmingham, Dear Sirs, For the attention of E. Milner Esq. We thank you for the sample of Enots fittings…

Scan219 Reports of American manufacturers having trouble with central lubrication schemes.
View original record To Sg. from Hs. Y3806 Spare Hs1/LG3. 6. 29. CENTRAL LUBRICATION. You mentioned recently that Mr. Rootes had XXXXXX stated that the American manufacturers were having trouble with the central…

Scan220 Letter from Rolls-Royce of America discussing the trend towards automatic lubrication, mentioning a reply from Bijur Co.
View original record C O P Y. Rolls-Royce of America Inc., Springfield, Mass. May 21st. 1929. OY-5 Mr. E.W.Hives, Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby, England. Dear Mr. Hives, In reply to your note Hs/Gy2/LG2.5.29. the attached copy…

Scan221 Letter from Bijur Lubricating Corp. to Rolls-Royce America refuting the use of 3-point lubrication systems by US manufacturers.
View original record C O P Y. Bijur Lubricating Corp., 250 West 54th. Street, New York. May 16th. 1929. Mr. M. Olley, Chassis Division, Rolls-Royce America Inc., Springfield, Mass. Dear Mr. Olley, We have your favour of…

Scan222 Experiments on oil feed to servo cams and bearings, using worsted strands as a metering device.
View original record X3806 To BY. from Hs/Gy. Hs/Gy1/LG4. 6. 29. We have carried out experiments on the feed of oil to the servo cams and bearing. We found out that the best results were obtained by inserting two strands…

Scan223 Reports that American manufacturers were having trouble with central lubrication schemes.
View original record To Sg. From Hs. X3806 Hs1/LG3.6.29. CENTRAL LUBRICATION. You mentioned recently that Mr. Rootes had XXXXXX stated that the American manufacturers were having trouble with the central lubricating…

Scan224 Letter discussing the trend towards automatic lubrication systems, referencing Cadillac brake gear.
View original record C O P Y. Rolls-Royce of America Inc., Springfield, Mass. May 21st. 1929. OY-5 Mr. E.W.Hives, Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby, England. Dear Mr. Hives, In reply to your note Hs/Gy2/LG2.5.29. the attached copy…

Scan225 Letter from Bijur Lubricating Corp. to Mr. M. Olley regarding 3-point lubrication systems.
View original record COPY. Bijur Lubricating Corp., 250 West 54th. Street, New York. May 16th. 1929. Mr. M. Olley, Chassis Division, Rolls-Royce America Inc., Springfield, Mass. Dear Mr. Olley, We have your favour of the…

Scan226 Short memo concerning central lubrication, acknowledging that previous information from an informant was incorrect.
View original record X3806 To Hs. from Sg. re Central Lubrication. Sg9/E5.8.29 Many thanks for Hsl/LG3.6.29 It certainly looks as if my informant, Mr. Rootes, were quite wrong in the conclusions he came to relative to…

Scan227 Proposal for centralised chassis lubrication on 40/50 and 20 HP models.
View original record X2806 By. from DA. DAL/M8.6.29. c. to Sg. HS. 40/50 and 20 HP. CENTRALISED CHASSIS LUBRICATION. X2806 X7420 X7350 We thank you for your Ey/CGH5/G31.5.29. It appears to us that the proposal shewn on…

Scan228 Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. regarding oil samples, requesting a half-pint of Price's Amber 'A' for testing.
View original record X3806 BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M. THE KING. C. C. Wakefield & Co. Limited. MANUFACTURERS of High Class Lubricants. Wakefield House, 30&32, Cheapside, London, E.C.2. GOVERNING DIRECTOR. SIR CHARLES…

Scan229 Unresolved issues with lubricators and oil pumps for the 20 HP chassis.
View original record Mrr Hs. C.E.O. C.P.O.Y +3806 BY/Cgh9/G.11.6.29. 20 HP. CHASSIS - CENTRALISED LUBRICATION. --------------------------------------- With reference to the lubricators fitted on the front and rear axles,…

Scan230 Bijur pump adaptor for the central lubrication system to fix an oil leak.
View original record To BY. from Hs/Gy. c. to Mx. X3806 hs/Gy2/LG13.6.29. CENTRAL LUBRICATION. X3806 Sketch Z.70 represents the form of Bijur pump adaptor which we have found successful in curing the oil leak down the…

Scan231 Ordering and retrospectively fitting new centralised lubrication parts for 20 HP and 40/50 HP chassis.
View original record X3806 -ROY. c. Mx. c. Hs. c. Sft. c. EP. c. BY/TWD. ---------------- 20 HP. CHASSIS - CENTRALISED LUBRICATION. ------------------------------------------- Further to BY/Cgh9/G.11.6.29. in which we…

Scan232 Required items for the central lubrication system on the 'O' series 20 HP chassis prior to dispatch.
View original record BY. from Hs/Gy. c. to Wor. EP. c. to Mx. Sft. X3806 Hs/Gy2/LG17.6.29. CENTRAL LUBRICATION. 'O' series 20 HP. chassis in the Test Dept. should have the following items included prior to despatch : (1)…

Scan233 Letter to C. C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. regarding a sample of low viscosity 'Prices Amber 'A' oil' sent for investigation.
View original record X3806 Ha/Gy1/LG. Expl: Dept: 18th. June 1929 Messrs. C. C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd., Wakefield House, Cheapside, London E.C.2. Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr. Evans. We have despatched to you a bottle…

Scan234 Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. regarding a sample bottle for the Research Department.
View original record BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M. THE KING. X3806 C.C. Wakefield & Co. Limited. MANUFACTURERS of High Class Lubricants. GOVERNING DIRECTOR, SIR CHARLES WAKEFIELD, BT MANAGING DIRECTOR, W.R.GRAHAM. DIRECTOR &…

Scan235 Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. acknowledging receipt of a bottle containing an oil sample.
View original record BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M. THE KING. X3806 C. C. Wakefield & Co., Limited. Manufacturers of High Class Lubricants. Wakefield House, 30&32, Cheapside, London, E.C.2. GOVERNING DIRECTOR, SIR CHARLES…

Scan236 Lubrication system for the 20 HP brake equaliser mechanism.
View original record X 3806 To EP. from Hs/Gy. c. to Mx. BY. Hs/Gy1/LC24. 6. 29. 20 HP. BRAKE EQUALISER MECHANISM. X5330 The lubrication system at present fitted on the 20 HP. equaliser mechanism is designed to operate…

Scan237 Letter discussing cooling tests and potential modifications for a 20 HP car to prevent overheating in continental conditions.
View original record X3806 Expl: Dept: Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby, Angleterre. HS/RM/LG25. 6. 29. Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France. X766 /X5840C Mr. Hancock from Hs/Rm. We wired you yesterday to do some…

Scan238 Shock damper lubrication, steering adjustments, and fuel starvation issues on test vehicles.
View original record contd :- -2- We observe that the rear and front shock damper connecting links are getting insufficient lubrication. Will you please remove the drip plugs which we do not consider adequate and fit…

Scan239 Request to arrange for spare felt filters for the central lubrication system on a 20 HP chassis.
View original record To BY. from Hs/Gy. Y3806 Hs/Gy1/LG27.S.29. CENTRAL LUBRICATION. X3806 Y4400 Will you please arrange for spare felt filters to be despatched with 20 HP. chassis according to the following requirements…

Scan240 Letter discussing the dispatch of an oil pump adaptor and seeking advice on vehicle oiling schedules.
View original record Y3806 EXPL: DEPT: Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby, Angleterre. 27th. June 1929. Y5840C Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France. Mr. Hancock from Hs/Gy. We have despatched the adaptor for the Bijur…

Scan241 Letter from Price's Patent Candle Company regarding test results and approval for Motorine R lubricant in the Luvax-Bijur system.
View original record 102 All communications to be addressed to the Company. OIL MERCHANTS, REFINERS & DISTILLERS. Contractors to H.M. Government for all Oils. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESSES: INLAND: BELMONT, BATT, LONDON. FOREIGN…

Scan242 Modification to the Bijur pump design to prevent oil leaks.
View original record X3806 DA. from Hs/Gy. c. to BY. Hs/Gy1/LG23. 6. 29. DESIGN OF BIJUR PUMP TO N.SCH. 2330. Recently we have had more trouble with regard to oil leaks down the dashboard from the Bijur Pump, when it is…

Scan243 Confirming lubrication and examination intervals for various vehicle units.
View original record To BY/NW. from Hs/Gy. X3806 Hs/Gy1/LG1.7.29. 16400 This is to confirm that the following units should be lubricated accordingly : Front axle every 500 miles. Rear axle every 1000 miles. Mechanics…

Scan244 Ten points of attention for the chassis central lubrication system on a 20-EX car.
View original record X3806 To RIC/HS. from Hs/Gy. Hs/Gy1/LG2. 7. 29. CENTRAL LUBRICATION. X4400 With regard to chassis lubrication of 20-EX car - the following points should have attention : (1) Reservoirs in the front…

Scan245 Letter to Messrs. Luvax regarding experimental adjustments and testing of various drip plugs to improve performance.
View original record V3806 Expl: Dept: Hs/Gyl/J. 3rd. July 1929. Messrs. Luvax, Larden Rd., Acton W.3. Dear Sirs, For the attention of MR. Pitt. We believe the drip plugs with which you supplied us are now a great deal…

Scan246 On fitting central lubrication as standard, reducing Enots fittings, and requesting information on 'Zerk' manufacture.
View original record To Pt. from Hs/Gy. X3806. Hs/Gy2/LG4. 7. 29. x3806 We shall shortly be fitting as standard Central Lubrication which will reduce the number of standard Enots fittings to one or two, although there…

Scan247 Suggestions to avoid spilling in a Bijur pump and the success of an adaptor.
View original record X 3806 HS/GY. FROM DA. DA2/14.7.29. DESIGN OF BIJUR PUMP. In reply to HS/GY1/LG28629., we shall be sending you in the course of a few days some suggestions to avoid the spilling you refer to. In the…

Scan248 Letter from Luvax Limited concerning the supply and special production of meter valves for a central lubrication system.
View original record X 3806 CHASSIS LUCAS ENGINEERING LUVAX LIMITED DIRECTORS: H. J. BAYER. C. H. SMITH. B. W. HUNT LARDEN ROAD, ACTON, LONDON. W.3. TELEGRAMS 'LUVAXTUDE, ACT, LONDON' TELEPHONE: CHISWICK 3801 (PTE. BCH.…

Scan249 Letter urgently requesting a gearbox oil recommendation from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. for an instruction book.
View original record V3806 Hs/Gyl/MJ. July 5th.1929 Messrs.C.C.Wakefield & Co.Ltd., Wakefield House, 30-32, Cheapside E.C.2. Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr.Evans. Our Drawing Office are urgently pressing for…

Scan250 Investigation into and solution for Bijur pump oil leaks.
View original record To Hs. from Hs/Gy. BIJUR PUMP LEAKS In reply to G.W.H./1.7.29 we have already fitted the same adaptors to five different cars, besides that sent out to Chateaurou x. In every case these have proved…

Scan251 Analysis of pump issues, focusing on spring stress, location, and clearance calculations.
View original record -2- Some particles of grit would be sure to get under the valve in the piston head, which immediately would derange the pump. The spring could not possibly be less in diameter as it is already…

Scan252 Spring deflection and the theory versus practice of chassis lubrication via drip-plugs.
View original record -3- We do not agree with the suggestion that the spring practicaly becomes choc-a-bloc and have demon- strated this to the Works. There are 20 coils in the spring of wire dia. .176, giving a…

Scan253 Lubrication systems, specifically regarding oil congealing in shock dampers and the sizing of drip-plugs.
View original record -4- engine heat. Such a compromise is unfortunate, but inevitable, and the 10,000 miles appears to have shown that our conjectures were mainly reasonable. We entirely agree with and endorse the…

Scan254 Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. arranging a meeting to discuss a problem with Mr. Hives.
View original record BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M. THE KING. X 3806 C. C. WAKEFIELD & CO., Limited. MANUFACTURERS of HIGH CLASS LUBRICANTS. Wakefield House, 30 & 32, Cheapside, London, E.C.2. GOVERNING DIRECTOR, SIR CHARLES…

Scan255 Order for two types of drip-plugs from Luvax Ltd.
View original record To ROY/Ms. from Hs/Gy. 13806 Hs/Gy4/MJ. 8.7.29 Please order from Messrs. Luvax Ltd., Larden Road, Acton. W.3. :- 24 Sl drip-plugs each giving .200 cc. per min. + 20% at 70°F using Luvax Singer Oil. 16…

Scan256 Suggesting an improved design for securing the Bijur pump cover by using four studs instead of two.
View original record +3806 To DA. from Gv. C. to By Hs/Gy2/MJ. 8.7.29 DESIGN OF BIJUR PUMP With reference to DA2/4.7.29., in the event of you re-designing the top casting for the R.R. Bijur, we should appreciate a better…

Scan257 Letter to Messrs. Luvax Ltd. confirming a meeting to discuss central lubrication and an order for experimental drip-plugs.
View original record X 3806. Hs/Gy3/MJ. July 8th,1929 Messrs. Luvax Ltd., Larden Road., Acton, W.3. Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr.H.W.Pitt. The writer will be pleased to accept the opportunity for discussing central…

Scan258 Improving the design of the Bijur pump cover.
View original record HS. FROM DA. x3806. DA1/M10. 7. 29. DESIGN OF BIJUR PUMP. With reference to HS/GY2/MJ8729., we will certainly go into the question of improving the method of holding down the cover. For one thing we…

Scan259 Danger of a cover flying off and referencing a previously unsent note.
View original record X3806. To DA. from Hs/Gy. Hs/Gy.1/MJ.12.7.29. We thank you for your memo DAL/M10.7.29. With regard to the last sentence we think perhaps you over-rate the danger of the cover flying off, and send you…

Scan260 Proposal for the adoption of K.T.A. type Duralumin Drip-plugs for the Bijur lubrication system.
View original record To R. from Hs/Gy. x3806. Hs/Gy.1/MJ.13.7.29. C. to SG. WOP. C. to E. DA. C. to BY. RESTRICTION UNITS ON BIJUR LUBRICATION. We have received samples of the K.T.A. type Duralumin Drip-plugs, which are…

Scan261 Altering connection designs, specifically avoiding the American taper thread and sending samples for investigation.
View original record (4) A slight saving in weight. We believe we may desire to alter slightly the design of the connections, especially the square portion, to make it neater, and of course we should not make use of the…

Scan262 Blueprint showing a cross-section diagram of a Standard Drip Plug.
View original record STANDARD DRIP PLUG A R C B D O F L H

Scan263 Cover page with a Print Room date stamp from Derby.
View original record ROLLS-ROYCE, LIMITED PRINT ROOM, 12 JUL 1929 DERBY.

Scan264 Oil leak from the studs on a dash-mounted oil pump, suggesting a modification to use cap nuts.
View original record x 3806. Hs from Mx. Mx3/T18.7.29 OIL PUMP ON DASH In connection with the tests we have been carrying out on oil leaks of this part, we find there is an oil leak from the two studs that hold the top…

Scan265 Leaks in a modified Bijur pump and proposing a comparative test method.
View original record X3806 TO MX. from Hs/Gy. C. to By) Hs/Gyl/MJ.19.7.29. BIJUR PUMP LEAKS. A modified pump has been shown to leak under specific conditions when systematically over-filled. We had hoped that the addition…

Scan266 Procedures for testing oil pump leaks and proposed modifications to prevent them.
View original record -2- air. Immerse the pump half way in hot or [strikethrough]near[/strikethrough] boiling water. When the oil temperature has reached 70°C remove the pump, and tilt backwards until it rests on the…

Scan267 Typed memorandum page discussing retrospective car modifications.
View original record -3- of the most foolish owner or chauffeur, we may have to fit the necessary modifications retrospectively, but cars must go as they are. Hs/Cy.

Scan268 Improvements to the Bijur lubrication system, replacing soldered joints with nut and sleeve connections.
View original record To DA. from Hs/Gy. Hs/Gy.1/22.7.29. x3806 RESTRICTING UNITS ON BIJUR LUBRICATION. ------------------- In reply to DA.1.N/18.7.29., we sent samples of the plugs in question and a 'T' joint to Mr.…

Scan269 Page 2 of a letter, mentioning an attached copy of another letter from OY.
View original record -2- further, as you believe. Attached please find copy of OY's letter - we had anticipated him. Hs/Gy.

Scan270 Letter discussing the advantages of Bijur 'K type' duralumin drip plugs for chassis lubrication.
View original record OY-9 July 10th, 1929. Mr. R.W.H. Bailey, Rolls Royce Ltd., Derby, England. c - Mr. Hives Dear Mr. Bailey: CHASSIS LUBRICATION - SECTION 7141 I attach prints of the Bijur "K type" drip plugs and a list…

Scan271 Request to increase the length of an oil pump adaptor (F.81152) to prevent issues from over-filling.
View original record To BY/HEB. from Hs/Gy.X 3806. filing Hs/Gy.1/MJ.23.7.29. Will you please increase the overall length of the adaptor for oil pump F.81152 from .975 to 1.200 as we find this largely prevents the trouble…

Scan272 Modification to the side-steering tube ball ends to improve lubrication and prevent clicking.
View original record To BY/HEB.from Hs/Gy. X3806 Hs/Gy.2/MJ. 23.7.29. Will you please also include in the modification to the side-steering tube ball ends to prevent the clicking, the modification for the lubrication of…

Scan273 Urgent request to replace a leather washer with a felt one on a Bijur pump for the Test Department.
View original record X3806. RHC./H. Smith. from Hs/Gy. Hs/Gy.1/MJ. 24. 7. 29. Please fit felt washer to Bijur pump in place of leather one. This matter is urgent as the Test Dept. are awaiting information on the subject.…

Scan274 Instructing customers to depress the pump pedal twice before starting and every 100 miles.
View original record To BY/NAW. from Hs/Gy. c. to Mx. X3806. Hs/Gy.2/MJ.24.7.29. It would be necessary to instruct customers to depress the pump pedal twice before starting out in the morning and twice every 100 miles.…

Scan275 On the routing of the S.S. central lubrication pipe to the front spring to avoid damage from stones.
View original record To BY/Cgh. from Hs/Gy. X 3806 Hs/Gy.3/MJ. 24.7.29. S.S. CENTRAL LUBRICATION. -------------------- We note that on production chassis the small pipe feeding the front spring rear anchorage is looped in…

Scan276 Suggesting the clutch trunnion on the 20 HP car be connected to the bijur pump for lubrication.
View original record X3806 To Da. from Hs/Rn. Hs/Rn.2/MJ.17.8.29. X5300 X3806 The clutch trunnion on the 20 HP. car is not included in the centre point lubrication system, as this requires attention over 500 miles or so…

Scan277 Side wheel carriers for the 20 HP chassis with centralised lubrication.
View original record X3806 By. HS. c. Wor. c. D.BP. c. Sft. c. C. c. Sn. EP/Thn1/H19.8.29. X.5600 X.3806 re. SIDE WHEEL CARRIERS FOR 20 HP. CHASSIS CENTRALISED LUBRICATION. In accordance with instructions, we have been…

Scan278 List of recommendations from the Experimental Department regarding the standardisation of the central lubrication system.
View original record X3806 To BY/Cgh. from Hs/Tsn. filing Hs/Tsn.1/MJ. 2. 9. 29. CENTRAL LUBRICATION. --------------------------- The following is a list of the recommendations made by the Expl. Dept., from time to time.…

Scan279 List of modifications for ball ends and a pipe for a rear shock absorber on a 20 HP model.
View original record -2- (10) Modification to prevent ball ends from being fitted with their oil holes not opposite the brasses. (11) Modification to include loop in pipe from frame to rear shock absorber on 20 HP.…

Scan280 Persistent oil leaks from pumps related to the central lubrication scheme, despite previous modifications.
View original record To Hs from Mx X3806. Mx9/14.9.29 CENTRAL LUBRICATION SCHEME We find as a result of further testing of the oil pumps that we still get oil leaks which run down the passengers side of the dashboard.…

Scan281 Requesting the fabrication of parts and modification of a Bijur pump lid, based on attached sketches, to redirect leaking oil.
View original record X3806. filing To RHC. from Hs/Tsn. Hs/Tsn. 2/MJ. 4.9.29. Please make two sets of the attached parts (3 sketches) and fit one set to Bijur pump supplied herewith. We also wish the lid of the pump…

Scan282 Inquiry regarding the effect of cold weather on the centralised lubrication system for a 20 HP model.
View original record x3806. S/W. AH/Pru Will you please reply By/C Cx32/M/16.9.29. Re: Centralised Lubrication - 20 HP. One of our London Retailers asks for our advice as to the effect in cold weather on this system. Can…

Scan283 The effectiveness of the centre point lubrication system in cold versus hot weather.
View original record X3806 To Cx. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.1/MJ.17.9.29. With reference to Cx.32/M/16.9.29. The effectiveness of the centre point lubrication system is precisely the same in cold or hot weather. The only…

Scan284 Modifications to a Bijur pump to address oil leaks.
View original record To Mx. from Hs/Tsn. x3806 Hs/Tsn.2/MJ 24.9.29. OIL LEAKS FROM BIJUR PUMP. ------------------------- We return to you herewith, the pump which you sent us to modify. We have carried out the following…

Scan285 Alteration instructions for the 20 HP centralized lubrication system and front axle.
View original record To Hm. from Hs/Tsn. x3806. Hs/Tsn.1/MJ. 26.9.29. DEPOT SHEET- Hm.113. x3806 x5782. CENTRALIZED LUBRICATION SYSTEM 20 HP. ------------------------------------ We have had an alteration put in the…

Scan286 Proposal to prevent oil spillage from the dashboard pump and increase the number of bolts securing the tank.
View original record X3806. By. from Da. c. Sg. Hs. Dal/M27.9.29. CENTRALISED CHASSIS LUBRICATION. DASHBOARD PUMP. With reference to the question of preventing oil spilling down the rear side of the dashboard, we send…

Scan287 Letter from Luvax Limited requesting an interview to discuss the question of central lubrication.
View original record X3806 LUVAX LIMITED DIRECTORS: H.J. SAYER. C.H. SMITH. R.W. HUNT. LARDEN ROAD, ACTON, LONDON, W.3. TELEGRAMS 'LUVAXITUDE, ACT, LONDON' TELEPHONE: CHISWICK 3801 (Pte. Bch. Exch.) LUVAX-BIJUR CHASSIS…

Scan288 Letter to Messrs. Luvax Ltd. arranging a meeting to discuss central lubrication.
View original record X3806 c. Mailing. HS/Tsnl/AD. 4th October, 1929. Messrs. Luvax Ltd., Larden Road, Acton, London, W.3. Dear Sirs, Referring to your letter HWP/KIP. of the 2nd inst. we shall be pleased to see Mr. Pitt…

Scan289 Request for three more Bijur pumps for modification and testing to address oil leaks.
View original record X3806 To Mx. from Hs/Tsn. Hs/Tsn3/AD17.10.29. OIL LEAKS FROM BIJUR PUMPS. We should be glad to receive three more Bijur pumps, if convenient, for modification like the first one you sent us. We are…

Scan290 Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. regarding a trial for a new central chassis lubrication oil to be named Swanshot 'S' Lubricant.
View original record BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M. THE KING. C. C. Wakefield & Co., Limited. MANUFACTURERS of High Class Lubricants. Wakefield House, 30&32, Cheapside, London, E.C.2. GOVERNING DIRECTOR, SIR CHARLES WAKEFIELD, BT…

Scan291 Requesting information on a central lubrication system, specifically regarding Bijur's drip plugs and olive joints.
View original record X.3806. To Oy. from Hs/Tsn. Hs/Tsn2/ADL9.10.29. CENTRAL LUBRICATION We should be glad if you would send us information on the following points :- (1) Have you succeeded in eliminating the soldered…

Scan292 The condition of Chassis No. 12-EX and a recommendation for its sale.
View original record Cx. from Hs/Rm. X. 3806. Hs/Rm4/AD19.10.29. CHASSIS NO. 12-EX. 12-EX chassis is an F2B series, fitted with centralised lubrication. The whole car has done 10,000 miles quite satisfactorily, and…

Scan293 Recommended improved parts for incorporation into the Phantom II production model.
View original record To E. From Hs. c. to Ss. c. to Wor. E. c. to Da. Ey. X3806 Hs.6/AD15.10.29. PHANTOM II. X.7770 X.7600 X7830 X.7940e. X.7250 X7520 X.7950 X.3806 There are a number of improved parts which we recommend…

Scan294 Technical discussion on proposed modifications for the radiator, central lubrication, and shock absorbers.
View original record -2- We consider the present scheme of luggage grid and wheel at the rear should be simplified. (11) Radiator Filter. As regards the trouble we are having with radiators being stopped up, we are not…

Scan295 Shock absorber joint issues, load adjustments, and resulting wear.
View original record -3- can be heard by the passengers in the car. The trouble is not with the ball joints which can be adjusted, but the joints in the shock absorber itself. We hesitiate to increase the load on the…

Scan296 Modification using a new leather washer to prevent oil leaks from Bijur pumps.
View original record X3806 . To Da. from Hs/Tsn. c. By. Hs/Tsn7/AD22.10.29. OIL LEAKS FROM BIJUR PUMPS. With regard to N. Sch. 2954 for reducing the above troubles, we ourselves have been testing an idea for improving the…

Scan297 Tests and proposed solutions for an oil pump leakage problem.
View original record -2- holes drilled through to the atmosphere to vent the oil to the outside of the lid. These holes only just clean up on the standard lid. Unfortunately we could not test this as we could not get the…

Scan298 Modifications to a Bijur pump to prevent oil from reaching passengers.
View original record MODIFICATIONS TO BIJUR PUMP TO PREVENT OIL REACHING PASSENGERS. HOLES TO ATMOSPHERE SMALL ALUM. BAFFLE MOULDED LEATHER WASHER FILED TO MISS ADAPTOR OIL LEVEL (COLD) ROLLS-ROYCE, LIMITED PRINT ROOM, 22…

Scan299 Solutions for oil leaks from Bijur pumps.
View original record HS/TSN. FROM DA. X3806. DA1/M24.10.29. OIL LEAKS FROM BIJUR PUMPS. With reference to HS/TSN7/AD221029., the original scheme of the pump intended there to be a species of joint between the spring…

Scan300 Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. to Rolls-Royce Ltd. regarding a trial of their central chassis lubricating oil.
View original record X3806 BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M. THE KING. C.C. Wakefield & Co. Limited. MANUFACTURERS OF High Class Lubricants. Wakefield House, 30&32 Cheapside, London, E.C.2. GOVERNING DIRECTOR, SIR CHARLES WAKEFIELD,…

Scan301 Instruction to modify three Bijur pumps belonging to the Test Department.
View original record X3806 RHC. from Hs/Tsn. Hs/Tsn7/AD29.10.29. We send you herewith 3 Bijur pumps belonging to the Test Dept. We want these modified in accordance with the attached drgs. using the three leather washers…

Scan302 Diagram showing modifications to a Bijur pump to prevent oil from reaching passengers.
View original record MODIFICATIONS TO BIJUR PUMP TO PREVENT OIL REACHING PASSENGERS., HOLES TO ATMOSPHERE, SMALL ALUM. BAFFLE, MOULDED LEATHER WASHER, FILED TO MIN ADAPTOR, OIL LEVEL (COLD), EXPERIMENTAL DRAWING OFFICE,…

Scan303 Letter to C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. regarding the trial of 'Swanshot S' oil for chassis lubrication and discussion on suitable gear box oils.
View original record X3806. HS/TsnS/AD. 11th November, 1929. Messrs. C.C. Wakefield & Co.Ltd. Wakefield House, 30 & 32 Cheapside, London, E.C.2. Dear Sirs, Re : Swanshot "S" Oil. With regard to the above oil, of which you…

Scan304 Letter to C. C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. advising against recommending an additional special oil for the chassis system.
View original record Messrs. C.C. Wakefield & Co.Ltd. Wakefield House, 30 & 32 Cheapside, London E.C.2. 11th November, 1929. -2- The owner is called upon to stock three oils for his car already, and we do not wish to…

Scan305 Standardisation of chassis parts relating to the Bijur lubrication system for the 20 HP car.
View original record RR 755 REVISED (10M) (D.C. 777-29-2-28) MY C.LTD COMPLETED 20.11.29. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 26.3.29 Description of Parts. BIJUR LUBRICATION. X No. 3806 Drawing No. Part List Origin. To…

Scan306 Chassis number, test date, and material costs for fitting a new part.
View original record The number of the chassis on which the new part will be fitted. El 1a 'O' Date when chassis will be handed to test. 15.4.29. Cost of scrapped material, if any. NIL. CMO Ref. 3419

Scan307 Reverting to a hexagon oiling plug from an Enots lubricator on an experimental 20/25 HP long chassis car.
View original record X3806 HS. FROM DA/EV. SECRET. DA/EVL/M26.11.29. Copy to - BY. 20/25 HP. EXP. LONG CHASSIS. X.5770 X.5830 X.3806 Thank you for HSL/AD221129. We wish to revert to the hexagon oiling plug on the rear…

Scan308 Central lubrication, requesting information and pricing on Bijur compression unions and drip plugs.
View original record X3806. To OY. From Hs/Tsn. Hs/Tsn.1/MJ.12.12.29. CENTRAL LUBRICATION. So far we have heard nothing more from Mr. Burton on the points you promised to refer to him when you were here in Derby. We…

Scan309 Updated procedures for the Bijur lubrication of axles, addressing oil quantity and pressure.
View original record To Da. From Hs/Tsn. c.c. to By. XS806 Hs/Tsn.1/MJ.1.1.30. X.3806 X.7350 X.7420 X.5350 X.5420 BIJUR LUBRICATION OF AXLES. We have discovered that it is much harder than was originally thought to get a…

Scan310 Improving the chassis lubrication system, focusing on air-vessels and the one-shot system.
View original record -2- It would appear desirable to have the air-vessels which receive the oil, close up to the oil-gun connetion; in fact, so that the oil passes from the gun straight into the air vessel without…

Scan311 Updated instruction on the procedure for lubricating vehicle axles using an oil gun.
View original record By/NW. From Hs/Tsn. Hs/Tsn.2/MJL.1.30. INSTRUCTION BOOK - LUBRICATION OF AXLES. It is found that if the present Instruction Book remarks be followed literally, then insufficient oil will be supplied…

Scan312 Instruction book update regarding the correct procedure for lubricating axles with an oil gun.
View original record EY/WW. From Hs/Tsn. X3806 Hs/Tsn. 2/MJ.1.1.30. x3806 x5782 x7782 INSTRUCTION BOOK - LUBRICATION OF AXLES. It is found that if the present Instruction Book remarks be followed literally, then…

Scan313 Instructions for the periodic charging of axles with oil.
View original record -2- the piston has been screwed in a quarter of an inch. This is sufficient for each axle, and should be repeated at the recommended intervals of every 500 miles, or once a week. The operation of…

Scan314 Recommendations for lubricating axles using the Bijur system.
View original record To Hm. From Hs/Tsn. For Depot Sheet. Hs/Tsn.3/MJ.1.1.30. BIJUR SYSTEM - LUBRICATION OF AXLES. We find that under the existing Instruction Book recommendations, insufficient oil is supplied for axle…

Scan315 Interim circulation of Depot Sheets before updating Instruction Books.
View original record -2- will be carried out in the Instruction Books eventually, but we think Depot Sheets should be circulated in the meantime. Hs/Tsn.

Scan316 Method for conveying pressure oil to the rear axle for centralised chassis lubrication.
View original record BY. FROM DA. X3807 DA2/M7.1.30. Copy to SG. Copy to HS. CENTRALISED CHASSIS LUBRICATION CONVEYING OIL ON TO THE AXLES. X.3806 X.840 We send herewith N. sch. 3007. shewing a method of conveying the…

Scan317 Two proposals for conveying oil to the front axles for centralised chassis lubrication.
View original record BY. FROM DA. Copy to SG. Copy to IS. X3806 DA1/M10.1.30. CENTRALISED CHASSIS LUBRICATION CONVEYING OIL ON TO THE AXLES. X.3806. X.1148. We send herewith N. sch. 3008. shewing the pipe coil for…

Scan318 Alternative method for centralised chassis spring lubrication.
View original record BY. FROM DA. C. to SG. HS. X3806 DA3/M10.1.30. CENTRALISED CHASSIS LUBRICATION. X.3806 X.840 X.1148 We send herewith N. sch. 3011. shewing an alternative method of conveying oil for the spring…

Scan319 Potential modifications to the Bijur lubrication system, specifically pump capacity and the use of solderless dural drip plugs.
View original record r3806. No. Rg/Tsn6/LW.23. 1. 30 BIJUR SYSTEM When Da. was last up here I took up with him the following two points:- (1) Necessity of increasing the capacity of Bijur pump and possibly also of tank if…

Scan320 Letter detailing the Bijur Lubricating System on the Springfield Chassis, including parts and feeds.
View original record ROLLS-ROYCE OF AMERICA, INC. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. Btn-2 Dec. 26, 1929. Cc- Mr. Olley Mr. Tresillian, Rolls Royce, Ltd., Derby, England. Dear Mr. Tresillian: BIJUR LUBRICATION Reference your memo…

Scan321 List of lubrication points and piping instructions for various vehicle components, page 2.
View original record - 2 - (e) Engine front suspension bearing - feeds through straight #0 plug to front suspension bracket. (f) Clutch throwout bearing is fed direct from dashboard through a #2 Tee fitting A-14623. (See…

Scan322 The lubrication pathways for various vehicle components, including brakes, suspension, and front axle, along with a list of associated part numbers.
View original record - 3 - (e) Starter Motor Epicyclic Gear Casing - Fed through #1 Elbow Plug A-14614. (f) Foot Brake Rear Equalizer - Fed at both ends see A-9278. At L.H. Side - through #1 Tee Plug A-14622. This takes…

Scan323 Bill of materials and cost breakdown for a Bijur Tee Type Plug assembly.
View original record - 4 - A-14666 Sleeve. A-14667 Compression olive. A-14668 Nut. Note that standard couplings are made to fit .187 dia. pipes - the sleeve A-14666 is used to fit over the end of .156 pipe to make it this…

Scan324 Blueprint for a 'KTA' Drip Plug Assembly Type 'K'.
View original record B-1707 NOTE -PATENTS PENDING- UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED TOLERANCE OF ALL DIMENSIONS IS PLUS OR MINUS .010" PRINTED ON TRACING PAPER 197 K & E CO., N. Y. BIJUR LUBRICATING CORP. N.Y. "KTA" DRIP PLUG…

Scan325 Letter confirming that information regarding central lubrication has been dispatched.
View original record x3806, ROLLS-ROYCE OF AMERICA, INC. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. HS RECEIVED J [?] 30 W/ POST [?] JAN [?] [?] RECEIVED OY-2 Dec. 28, 1929 Mr. Tresillian, Rolls Royce, Ltd., Derby, England. Dear Mr. Tresillian:…

Scan326 Interview with T.R. Thomas of Bijur discussing chassis lubrication systems for PI and PII models.
View original record OY-3 To: Mr. Burton From: Mr. Olley POST RECEIVED 24 FEB 1930 W+3886 Feb. 7, 1930. Co- Mr. Tresillian (Eng.) ✓ Mr. Southern (Eng.) Mr. Ross Mr. Soutter CHASSIS LUBRICATION Interview with T.R. Thomas…

Scan327 Report page discussing lubrication and design of components like propeller shafts, generators, magnetos, and distributors.
View original record - 2 - However, the rubber pipe is good for at least two years, which is about the limit of their experience. If the axles are to be connected direct to the line the "air-bottles" on the axles should…

Scan328 Technical note on fan and water pump systems, with detailed figures for a sphere lubrication system.
View original record - 3 - (7) Fan. Mr. Thomas had no suggestion for improving our present scheme. We know this works successfully and does not cause oil to be spattered around the bonnet or on to the belt like…

Scan329 Different types of chassis lubrication systems, including continuous feed and vacuum-operated oil pumps.
View original record - 4 - B. OTHER TYPES OF CHASSIS LUBRICATION (1) Continuous feed systems, are having to be developed by Bijur as well as others for the cheaper cars. The worst is probably the type which uses a…

Scan330 Various chassis lubrication systems, including pump types, tank designs, and warning signals.
View original record - 5 - In practice on cars with the vac. pump connected direct to the intake manifold the maximum observed variation in oil discharged per hour under all sorts of conditions of driving has been 1-1/2…

Scan331 Technical discussion on fitting automatic lubrication systems, detailing accumulator options for PI and PII cars and service schemes for the sphere and torque tube.
View original record - 6 - FITTING AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS IN SERVICE Undoubtedly after a time existing PI and PII cars in this country will have to be altered to automatic systems to satisfy customers. The best combination…

Scan332 The effects of low oil levels on the Bijur device and starting a dry oil system.
View original record - 7 - This has the effect that - (a) It is impossible on the Bijur device to pump air into the line when the oil level falls. The pump becomes inoperative when the tank runs dry. (b) In starting up a…

Scan333 Four cases of broken Centralised Lubrication Pipes found during final testing and a discussion on potential actions for affected cars.
View original record x3806. BY c. Hs. c. Wor. EP/Thn1/H20.2.30. re. FAULTY OIL FEED PIPES. We have had four cases of broken Centralised Lubrication Pipes during the last two weeks which have occurred on complete cars, but…

Scan334 Connecting tube lubrication tests for 20 HP rear shock dampers.
View original record FOR FILES. X3806. X. 5520. X. 3806. 25.3.30. 20 HP. REAR SHOCK DAMPERS. CONNECTING TUBE LUBRICATION TESTS. ARRANGEMENT DRAWING F.55965. A damper was fitted to the jiggling rig, and a standard…

Scan335 Test report on reduced oil supply, lubrication, and oil loss measurements on a component.
View original record (2) well lubricated. Very little oil escaped to the outside of the outer tube. TEST 5. REDUCED OIL SUPPLY. At this point we reduced the oil flow from the drip plug from 4 to 1 drop per minute and…

Scan336 Centralised chassis lubrication with axles for the Phantom II model.
View original record X3806 To Ry. from Da. c. Hs. Da4/N28.3.30. X.3806 X.7350. Re : Centralised chassis lubrication with axles in the system Q Phantom II. As regards leading the oil on to the rear axle, we send herewith…

Scan337 Requesting various parts be made available for testing.
View original record BY. From Hs/Rn. x3806. Hs/Rn.1/MJ.7.4.30. x3806 x5230 x7520 x7518 Will you please note that the following pieces are required for test as soon as possible. (1) Bijur Pump enlarged for axles. We do not…

Scan338 50% capacity increase for the dashboard pump and tank for the centralised chassis lubrication system.
View original record X3806. To By. from Da. c. Hs. Dal/N7.4.30. X.3806. RE : CENTRALISED CHASSIS LUBRICATION - DASHBOARD PUMP. Herewith N.Sch.3064. Dashboard Pump made 50% greater in capacity both as regards the pump and…

Scan339 Note contrasting the standard Enots system with the full Bijur system for front axle lubrication on L.H. chassis.
View original record X3806 *Ry. from Da. c. 'Hs. Dal/GlO.4.30. X3806 X7420. BIJUR LUBRICATION OF FRONT AXLE. With reference to Hs/Rm5/MJ4.4.30. this it is understood applies to the standard Enots system. It does not…

Scan340 Performance data for a Bijur Pump at different reservoir levels.
View original record BIJUR PUMP STANDARD F80681 AMBER "A" RESERVOIR FULL PRESSURE 75LB/[]" LOST MOVEMENT .500" QUANTITY PER STROKE 16.5 C.C's. RESERVOIR 1/3 FULL PRESSURE 75LB/[]" LOST MOVEMENT .500" QUANTITY PER STROKE…

Scan341 Test results for a Bijur Pump, 50% larger than standard, using Amber 'A' oil.
View original record Bijur Pump N.Sch 306A P.II. 50% LARGER THAN STANDARD. OIL:- AMBER "A" PRESSURE AT END OF STROKE (PEDAL ON DASH) 85 LB/□" QUANTITY DELIVERED / STROKE 27 CC's. LOST MOVEMENT AT END OF STROKE (PEDAL STOP…

Scan342 Road springs and damping for Phantom II and 25 HP models, discussing issues found with shock dampers and making recommendations.
View original record HS. E. ) FROM R. Ds. OV.) c. SS. Wor. PN. c. By. EP. X3806 R1/M4.5.30. X.7772 X.3806 X.7520 X.5520 X.7410 X.5410 X.235. PHANTOM II. AND 25 HP. AMERICAN & EUROPEAN ROAD SPRINGS AND DAMPING. During Hs.…

Scan343 Important complaint detailing design faults in the Phantom II shock damper and central lubrication system.
View original record IMPORTANT COMPLAINT. X3806 Da. Hs. } FROM R. By. E. } (At Le Canadel) C. to SG. Wor. R3/M5.5.30. X.7772 X.3806 X.7520 CAR WORK - L.H. and R.H. PHANTOM II SHOCK DAMPERS - CENTRAL LUBRICATION. The…

Scan344 Oiling system modifications, damping failures causing seasickness, and an admission of design oversight.
View original record R3/M5.5.30. contd. -2- had prevented it being tightened originally, and it had to be altered by a special washer, and the lubrication screw cancelled. We cut off the oiling of both cars from the…

Scan345 Proposals for modifications to shock dampers for present and future production.
View original record X3806 Bw. from Da. c. Sg. Hs. Dal/M10.5.30. SHOCK DAMPERS. X.7772 X.3806 X.7520 With reference to R3/M5.5.30. we are sending to R. immediately some proposals (1) for dealing with present production,…

Scan346 Schemes for front shock dampers and centralised lubrication for the 2nd L.H. Phantom II.
View original record X3806 By. from Da. c. Sg. Hs. Dal/M11.5.30. X.7772 X.3806 X.7520 FRONT SHOCK DAMPERS. CENTRALISED LUBRICATION. Herewith we send N. schemes 3085 and 3097. The former shews the upper ball end lubricated…

Scan347 Design changes and proposals for the central lubrication system of front shock dampers.
View original record X3806 R. from Da. c. Sg. By. c. Hs. Da2/M12.5.30. FRONT SHOCK DAMPERS. CENTRAL LUBRICATION. X.7772 X.3806 X.7520. The reasonfor the pipe connection to the lever on the shock damper not coming out of…

Scan348 The design and potential issues with rear dampers and coil placement.
View original record DA2/M12.5.30 contd. -2- plug on the other side of the coil, say close up to the top ball end, the coil would be in the pressure system, and its fracture would give warning. But we thought it best as…

Scan349 Solutions for making the filling of the hypoid axle less difficult.
View original record X3806. By. from Da. C. Sg. Hs. Dal/M17.5.30. RE. AXLE FILLING. X3806 With reference to the question of making the filling of the hypoid axle less difficult, we have looked into the question of putting…

Scan350 Modifications to the central oiling system and shock dampers.
View original record Hs. By. ) FROM R. Da. E. ) c. Sg. Wor. X3806 R4/M19.5.30. X. 3806 X. 7520 X. 5520. CENTRAL OILING AND SHOCK DAMPERS With reference to the modifications to the central oiling and the shock dampers, we…

Scan351 Methods for the lubrication of an axle control ball end.
View original record X380b BY. FROM DA. DA2/M22.5.30. Copy to - HS. P. 2. LUBRICATION OF AXLE CONTROL BALL END. Replying to BY4/G19530., the question of whether the oil would reach the ball or not had occurred to us, and…

Scan352 Central lubrication schemes for front and rear axles.
View original record X3806. BY. from Da. c. Sg. Hs. Da2/M28.5.30. P. 2. CENTRAL LUBRICATION. Herewith we send N. schemes 3107. and 3109. shewing respectively the pipe coil connectionsto the front and rear springs for…

Scan353 Two schemes for the centralized chassis lubrication dashboard pump.
View original record X3806 By. from Da. C. Sg. Hs. Da2/M30.5.30. CENTRALISED CHASSIS LUBRICATION. DASHBOARD PUMP. X.3806 X.7772. With reference to the difficulty of reaching the pedal on the L.H. chassis due as we…

Scan354 The delayed adoption of aluminium drip plugs pending a chassis lubrication system redesign.
View original record ROY. From Hs/Rn. c. to Ms. x3806. Hs/Rn.5/MJ.3.6.30. ALUMINIUM DRIP PLUGS. Since the centralised lubrication of the chassis will have to be completely re-designed in order to incorporate these drip…

Scan355 From the Experimental Department deciding to standardise the axle lubrication scheme from the Bijur system.
View original record x3806. BY/AHD BY/PEP c. Hs. BY9/G.12.6.30. AXLE LUBRICATION FROM BIJUR SYSTEM. --------------------------------------- The Experimental Department have decided to standardise the scheme which was run…

Scan356 Sending design schemes for the centralised chassis lubrication on the 20/25 HP model.
View original record X3806 By. from Da. c. Sg. Hs. Dal/M24.7.30. X.3806 X.5350 X.5420 20/25 HP. CENTRALISED CHASSIS LUBRICATION. Herewith we send N.schemes 3135/6. shewing the pipe coils for leading on to respectively the…

Scan357 The centralised chassis lubrication system for the 20 HP front axle.
View original record X3806 By. from Da. c. Sg. Hs. Dal/M18.8.30. X.3806 X.5420 20 HP. CENTRALISED CHASSIS LUBRICATION CARRIED ON TO FRONT AXLE We send herewith N.scheme 3141. shewing the non-return valve and filter needed…

Scan358 The piping arrangement on the rear axle for the 20/25 HP centralised chassis lubrication system.
View original record X3806 By. from Da. c. Sg. Hs. Dal/M20.8.30. X.3806 X.5356 20/25 HP. - CENTRALISED CHASSIS LUBRICATION. Wesend herewith N. sch. 3142 shewing the arrangement of the piping on the rear axle in connection…

Scan359 Proposal to lubricate the dynamo from the central lubrication scheme on the Phantom II & 25 HP models.
View original record BY. From Hs/GWH. 83806 Hs/GWH.1/MJ.30.8.30. Re. Lubrication to Dynamo Phantom II & 25 HP. X.3806: X.7660 X.5660. We should like a scheme of lubricating the dynamo from the central lubrication scheme…

Scan360 Standardisation of a 50% increased capacity Bijur pump and improved filler.
View original record RR 755 REVISED (10H) (DD 348 19-7-29) BM. 6/643. X3806. COMPLETED 8.9.30. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 3.6.30. Description of Parts. 50% INCREASED CAPACITY BIJUR PUMP & IMPROVED FILLER.…

Scan361 Oil and paraffin contamination of the servo suspension bracket's ferodo lining and proposing a solution.
View original record X3806 To Hs. from Hs/GWH. c. By. Hs/GWH/2/AD10.9.30. X7370 X3806 RE - SUSPENSION BRACKET (SERVO) G.73066/7. We have for some considerable time noticed that the friction load on the suspension bracket…

Scan362 Failure of Bijur drip plugs received from the production stores and fitted to chassis.
View original record To Hs. from Hs/GWH. c. Hy. 83806. HS/GWH3/AM.10.30. RE : BIJUR DRIP PLUGS. We should like to draw your attention to the failure of the drip plugs as received from the production stores. We have had…

Scan363 Standardisation of a central oiling system for front and rear axles.
View original record RR 755 REVISED (10H) (DG 348 19-7-29) BN. 6/643. COMPLETED 3.10.30. x3806 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 2.6.30. Description of Parts. CENTRAL OILING TO FRONT AND REAR AXLES Origin. To avoid…

Scan364 The central lubrication system of demonstration car 91-XJ, detailing an issue with insufficient oiling of the rear springs in hot climates.
View original record RECEIVED 27 OCT 1930 A3806. Hs. Derby By. Derby Bombay, NRC10/G9.10.30. The following remarks on the central lubrication system of our demonstration car, 91-XJ may possibly be of interest to you and I…

Scan365 The central lubrication system's supply to springs and felt pads, with a proposal to fit additional lubricators.
View original record -2- lubricator on each spring gaiter so that additional engine oil can be introduced by means of the oil gun. I would be extremely interested to know if it is found at home that the central system…

Scan366 The investigation into failures of the central lubrication system pipes.
View original record x3806. Hs/Rm from Mr Archer. LA8/T3.11.30. RE: CENTRAL LUBRICATION Hy5/T28.10.30. The greatest amount of trouble with the central lubrication scheme appears to be due to failure of the pipes…

Scan367 Dryness of rear springs and the replacement of S.2 drip plugs with S.3 plugs to improve oil supply.
View original record x3806. To NRC. (Bombay). From Hs/Rn. Hs/Rn.1/MJ.12.11.30. C. to BY. Hd. With reference to NRC10/G9.10.30. We note your remarks re the dryness of the back end of the rear springs. We ourselves have…

Scan368 Failure of the central lubrication coil tubing for the rear axle and a proposed fix.
View original record To BY. From Hs/GWH. X3805 Hs/GWH. 2/MJ.3.12.30. CENTRAL LUBRICATION 25 HP.18-G4. We have already had a failure of the coil tubing supplying the rear axle which is located at the front end of the N.S.…

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