Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| Scan001 | Pricing and discount information for Wakefields Castrol Racing Oil. | ||
| View original record | X.4T X1583 WAKEFIELDS CASTROL RACING OIL. Price 6/6 per gallon. Special discount of 50% off allowed to us. See letter from makers 8.12.11. | ||
| Scan002 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co requesting an appointment for their representative, Mr. Still. | ||
| View original record | TO AVOID DELAY ALL COMMUNICATIONS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE FIRM. X 1583 Telegrams: "CHEERY, LONDON." Telephone:- 11305 and 13466 CENTRAL. Code:- A.B.C. 5th. EDITION. WORKS: VULCAN STREET AND… | ||
| Scan003 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. proposing a 10,000-mile trial of their motor oil. | ||
| View original record | X-1583 TO AVOID DELAY ALL COMMUNICATIONS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE FIRM. Telegrams: "CHEERY, LONDON." Telephone: 11305 and 13466 CENTRAL. Code: A.B.C. 5TH EDITION & PREMIER CODES. WORKS:- REGENT… | ||
| Scan004 | Letter detailing proposed modifications to a crankshaft and flywheel to reduce vibration and increase power, with an attached internal handwritten note. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten Note: for letter please send as arranged Also definite promise of what we have carried out with our latest car but will give attention on earliest convenience CE Typed Letter: August 1st.… | ||
| Scan005 | Letter to C. C. Wakefield & Co. requesting samples of touring and racing oil for testing. | ||
| View original record | X.1883 HP36/T29812. August 29th. 1912. Messrs C. C. Wakefield & Co. 27 Cannon Street. London E.C. Dear Sirs, With reference to your letter of Aug. 7th, reference CLS/RGG will you please send us some… | ||
| Scan006 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. sending two motor oils for testing and detailing the properties of their touring oil. | ||
| View original record | X.1583 TO AVOID DELAY ALL COMMUNICATIONS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE FIRM. Telegrams,: "CHEERY, LONDON." Telephone,: 11305 and 13466 CENTRAL. Code,: A.B.C. 5TH EDITION & PREMIER CODES. WORKS:- REGENT… | ||
| Scan007 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. regarding the performance of their product in various race cars. | ||
| View original record | No. 2 C. C. WAKEFIELD & Co., August 31st. 1912. E. Platford, Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. As you are doubtless aware, it was used on the Sunbeam car which created the Twelve Hours' Record… | ||
| Scan008 | Sending two samples of Wakefield's oils, a racing and a touring oil, to Prices for analysis. | ||
| View original record | R.R. (100 s) (L.L. 439 26.7.10.) G 3750. X 1583 Abeyance EPG/T17912. RE WAKEFIELD'S OILS. Mr Nadin. 17.9.12 We have sentbinto the Stores for analysis 1 sample of Wakefield's racing oil marked A, and 1… | ||
| Scan009 | Letter to C.C. Wakefield & Co. confirming receipt of two types of oil for testing purposes. | ||
| View original record | R.R. my. (100 a) (L.L. 439 26.7.12.) G 2750. X.1583 FPG/T17912. Sept. 17th. 1912. Messrs C. C. Wakefield & Co. 27 Cannon St. London E.C. Dear Sirs, With reference to your memo of August 31st. ref.… | ||
| Scan010 | Letter from Price's Patent Candle Company regarding the analysis of Wakefield's Racing and Touring Oil samples. | ||
| View original record | X.1583 /LOD. [STAMP: P, OCT 12, RECEIVED] TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: BELMONT, LONDON. CODES:- "A.I" & 4TH & 5TH EDITIONS "A.B.C." AND LIEBER'S. TELEPHONE Nº POST OFFICE, 1560, WESTERN. RAILWAY STATION… | ||
| Scan011 | Laboratory report from Price's Patent Candle Company comparing the properties of various motor oils. | ||
| View original record | 1794/ Price's Patent Candle Company Limited. No. TWO Messrs Rolls Royce Limited, DERBY. STAMP: RECEIVED 12 OCT 1912 A STAMP: RECEIVED 12 OCT 1912 10th October 1912. Copy of Belmont Laboratory Report.… | ||
| Scan012 | Departmental memo comparing the properties of Wakefield's Racing and Touring Oils against Price's Motorine 'B' oil. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 475 (100 H) (X 896. 3.5.12) E.P. 1780. X.1583 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (TWO LINES). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of… | ||
| Scan013 | Departmental memo discussing the stability and fatty acid content of Wakefield's Oils. | ||
| View original record | R.H. 1/3 (100 H) (X Fyb. 3-5-12) E.P. 1780. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (Two Lines). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person… | ||
| Scan014 | Return of Price's report on Wakefields oils. | ||
| View original record | X 1583 EP35/T241012 Mr Nadin 24/10/12 RE PRICE'S REPORT ON WAKEFIELDS OILS. We thank you for these reports which we return herewith. E.P. Check re this Note to Plat. 1 Mn as Mr Platford. Should this… | ||
| Scan015 | Departmental memo forwarding correspondence and reports concerning the tests of Wakefields Oils. | ||
| View original record | X. 1583 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (Four Lines). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person addressed: Mr Wormald DATE: 31-1-13… | ||
| Scan016 | Internal query regarding the suitability of Wakefield's Castrol heavy 'A' Lubricating oil for six-cylinder engines. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (Four Lines). X.1583 X47 Names and Indicating letter. Initial of person addressed. Mr. ADAMS Mr. BAILEY Mr.… | ||
| Scan017 | Responding to a query about Wakefield's Oil, stating it has not been tested but can be obtained for testing purposes. | ||
| View original record | X.1583 Wor/SM1/L13813. Re Wakefield's Oil. X.47 D. 13-8-13. In reply to your memo L14/W12813 which has been forwarded to us by Mr Platford, we wish to state that we have never tested the particular… | ||
| Scan018 | Letter from L.C. Seligmann & Co. inquiring about the recommended use of Wakefield Castrol oil. | ||
| View original record | X.1583 X4/ Copy of letter received from:- L.C.Seligmann & Co., 96 - 102, Renfrew Street, Glasgow. Messrs Rolls-Royce Ltd., Nightingale Road, Derby. 4th, Nov.1913. Dear Sirs, We hear from one of our… | ||
| Scan019 | Standardisation of Castrol oil for car engines. | ||
| View original record | EH. from EP. X 1583 COPY. EP7/F22.9.19. CASTROL OIL FOR CAR ENGINES With reference to the above, from the memos and impressions as give by Mr. Royce, it would appear as though the use of Castrol oil… | ||
| Scan020 | The performance of Wakefield's Castrol lubricating oil in experimental cars. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 188 (10M) (SD676 10-7-17) M/180865 1583 x44 To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to Bn. c. to E. c. to Da. c. to OY. c. to Na. Hs2/LGS.6.20. X.471 X.1434. RE LUBRICATING OILS. X.3056. X.3614. X.2631.… | ||
| Scan021 | The performance of Castrol oil compared to other oils, particularly regarding its low setting point and carbon formation. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- Hs2/LG8.6.20. the oils we are at present using. 2. Castrol oil has a very low setting point. When it is used in the gearbox; this is a very great advantage because even if the car is left… | ||
| Scan022 | Copy of a telegram from Mr. Royce regarding the use of castor oil as a lubricant. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 285 m (200 T) (S.C. 526 15-2-16) G. 1647. COPY OF TELEGRAM RECEIVED FROM MR ROYCE 15/3/15. X. 1583 - CASTOR OIL AS LUBRICANT. TO ROYCAR DERBY, ADDRESS POST OFFICE FOLKSTONE UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING… | ||
| Scan023 | Telegram with instructions regarding a defective rod, lubricant, and continued testing. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE, Limited. TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received: 5-10 Date: 19-3-15 To: Roycar Derby By: REF from: Bognor 3-58 1658 Replace defective rod only obtain immediately Wakefields castrol… | ||
| Scan024 | 10,000-mile trial of Castrol lubricating oil, detailing engine condition and chemical analysis. | ||
| View original record | 41583 10,000 Miles on Castrol. X Interesting Data provided by a Searching Test of Lubricating Oil. AN extremely interesting and instructive publication is the R.A.C.'s official certificate of a… | ||
| Scan025 | Article explaining the layout and function of the Westinghouse Morse cam-shaft drive and chain adjustment system. | ||
| View original record | Herts., are putting on the market a new chain adjustment which is used already for a number of American cars. The feature of this device is that the magneto driving-shaft remains always in the same… | ||
| Scan026 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. regarding the supply of Castrol 'R' oil in Paris for an experimental car. | ||
| View original record | MAKERS OF THE FAMOUS "CASTROL" MOTOR OILS. Telegrams: 'CHEERY, CENT, LONDON'. Telephone: 11305 & 13466 CENTRAL. Codes:- A.B.C. 5TH EDITION & PREMIER. Handwritten: X1583 (Logos: S.B.A.C. - The Society… | ||
| Scan027 | Potential recommendation of Castrol oil for car engines, pending further testing. | ||
| View original record | EH. from EP. X1583 EP7/F22.9.19. CASTROL OIL FOR CAR ENGINES. With reference to the above, from the memos. and impressions as given by Mr.Royce, it would appear as though the use of Castrol oil for… | ||
| Scan028 | The use of Castor Oil for lubricating the clutch. | ||
| View original record | R.M. 253a | 200 | (S.F. 673, 23-5-19) G. 2376 X 1883 chassis Mr. Hives. EP/T14/H14.11.19. RE USE OF CASTOR OIL FOR LUBRICATING CLUTCH. ------------------------------------------ With reference to the… | ||
| Scan029 | Benefits of using a good quality lubricating oil like Castrol over pure mineral oil. | ||
| View original record | X1583 To Hs. from R. Copy to CJ. " " EFC. " " Oy. R8/G11.6.20. X.1583. X.1434. RE LUBRICATING OIL FOR CARS. I am very pleased to heard that your experience so far follows my forecasts, that a good and… | ||
| Scan030 | The recommendation of Castrol oil for car engines. | ||
| View original record | HS. 90.FP. X.1583 EP/T14/F21.7.20. V.1583 RE CASTROL OIL FOR CAR ENGINES With reference to the attached, you replied as per your Hs6/LG4.2.20 that you had no information regarding this, and asked us… | ||
| Scan031 | Potential use of Castrol oil as a standard practice for car engines, pending further testing. | ||
| View original record | EH. from EP. X.1583 COPY. EP7/F22.9.19. CASTROL OIL FOR CAR ENGINES. With reference to the above, from the memos, and impressions as given by Mr. Royce, it would appear as though the use of Castrol… | ||
| Scan032 | The performance of Wakefields Castrol 'R' Oil in experimental car engines and gearboxes. | ||
| View original record | S.S. 584a (100 T) (S.G. 645. 10-2-20) G. 2618 To Ep. from Hs. c. to EH. c. to R.F.C X.1583 E C RECEIVED JUL 22 1920 Hs2/LG22.7.20. X.1583 RE. CASTROL OIL FOR CAR ENGINES. X.1434 For the last 12 months… | ||
| Scan033 | Note confirming the engine of chassis 1.EX was refilled with 'Castrol' and that Mr. Royce personally overhauled the chassis. | ||
| View original record | X1583 R.R. D38E (10M) (S.G. 755, 24-5-20) G. 2650 To Hs. from E. Copy to CJ. EB/G6.8.20. X. 3763. RE 1.EX. X.1583. Kindly note that the engine of chassis 1.EX was emptied and refilled with "Castrol"… | ||
| Scan034 | Various mechanical issues and observations for chassis 1EX. | ||
| View original record | Contd. X.3403. Chassis2-1EX. R24/110.8.20. You will remember I strongly advocated well pumped tyres for Isle of Man TT 1906, to get low petrol consumption. X.607. X.3014b. X.3763b. The Battery is… | ||
| Scan035 | Inquiry regarding the supplier and specification for a specific Castor Oil lubricant at the request of Mr. Royce. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 199 (250T) (SD676 19-7-17) MP 180865 To Hs. from E. X1583 E3/G12. 8. 20. X.1583. RE CASTOR OIL LUBRICANT. Could you kindly say, in accordance with Mr. Royce's request, from where you obtain… | ||
| Scan036 | Short memo specifying the use of Wakefields Castrol racing 'R' as the castor oil lubricant. | ||
| View original record | X.1583 To E. from Hs. 9a FC. Hs4/LG20. 8.20. RE CASTORL OIL LUBRICANT. The oil we use is known as Wakefields Castrol racing "R". Hs. | ||
| Scan037 | Coded cablegram from Springfield about purchasing Wakefield Castrol and a request to standardize it. | ||
| View original record | X1583 Py/1/DB27 .9.20/ To EFT from CJ. RE WAKEFIELD CASTROL The following cablegram has been received this morning from Springfield:- "SOATYPAJUG ATYMO WAKEFIELD CASTROL NEWYORK PAJUL "TO STANDARDIZE… | ||
| Scan038 | Distributing standardisation sheets for Wakefield Castrol 'R' Oil, a Whittle belt, and a silencer modification. | ||
| View original record | X.1583 To Rn. from Hs/AT. By. Dr. Sr. PN. Hs/AT4.10.20. RE STANDARDISATION SHEETS. Herewith please receive standardisation sheets for the following:- X.1583. Wakefield Castrol "R" Oil. X.3735. Whittle… | ||
| Scan039 | Standardisation of chassis parts concerning the use of Wakefield Castrol 'R' Oil to reduce engine wear. | ||
| View original record | E R 75A (S H) (S.H. 157. 20-8-20) G. 2807. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. Wakefield Castrol "R" Oil. Origin. To reduce wear in engine parts. Experimental Test Report. This is… | ||
| Scan040 | Advantages of using high-quality, castor oil-based lubricating oils. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from R. Copy to CJ. c. to Da. c. to By. c. to EP. c. to PN. c. to SP. c. to C. c. to R.R. of America Inc. (for the attention of Oy). X.1583 X.1434. X.1583. RE LUBRICATING OILS. I am quite in… | ||
| Scan041 | Benefits of using less castor oil, leading to reduced running costs and extended overhaul intervals. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- This would not have the effect of preventing wear in the same way as an oil containing a large quantity of castor oil. It might, however, be very much better than the all-mineral oil, but… | ||
| Scan042 | Suitability and potential standardisation of Wakefields Castrol 'R' oil. | ||
| View original record | X.1583 To BJ. from hs. RECEIVED OCT 14 Hs5/LG13.10.20. X.1583 RE WAKEFIELDS CASTROL "R" OIL. X.995 With reference to the returned standardisation sheet (attached). This is the oil which Mr. Royce and… | ||
| Scan043 | Letter to Wakefield & Co. seeking an expert opinion on the effects of mixing Castrol 'R' oil with ordinary mineral oil. | ||
| View original record | X.1583 RECEIVED. OCT 14 Q.F.P. Hsl/LG. C. C. Wakefield & Co., Wakefield House, Cheapside, London E.C.2. 13th. Oct. 1920. Gentlemen, We anticipate that we shall be recommending our Customers shortly to… | ||
| Scan044 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. regarding the suitability of mixing Castrol 'R' oil with other high-grade lubricants. | ||
| View original record | RESEARCH DEPARTMENT. X1583 C. C. Wakefield & Co, Limited. MANUFACTURERS of HIGH CLASS LUBRICANTS. GOVERNING DIRECTOR, SIR CHARLES WAKEFIELD, BART. MANAGING DIRECTOR, W.R. GRAHAM. LABORATORY: EAE/EMP.… | ||
| Scan045 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. regarding Castrol 'R' oil for use in cars. | ||
| View original record | MAKERS OF THE FAMOUS 'CASTROL'" MOTOR OILS. Telegrams: 'CHEERY, CENT, LONDON'. Telephone:- 1157 & 1158 CENTRAL. Codes:- A.B.C. 5TH EDITION & PREMIER. TO AVOID DELAY ALL COMMUNICATIONS SHOULD BE… | ||
| Scan046 | Extract from a letter to the editor of 'MOTOR TRACTION' regarding lubricating oil supplies. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Extract from the "MOTOR TRACTION" November 8th, 1920. To the Editor. Sir, LUBRICATING OIL SUPPLIES. The recent session of the Empire Motor Fuels Committee held at Olympia did much to draw… | ||
| Scan047 | Page 2 of a letter by David J. Smith discussing experiments with graphite-based lubricating oils like Suspensol. | ||
| View original record | -2- This matter is probably not one which greatly interests the owner of one vehicle; but to those running large numbers of vehicles any reduction in the consumption of lubricating oil would be a very… | ||
| Scan048 | Letter to the editor of 'Motor Traction' regarding lubricating oil supplies and piston efficiency. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Marlow. November 11th, 1920. To the Editor of "Motor Traction", 20, Tudor Street, London E.C.4. Sir, LUBRICATING OIL SUPPLIES. I read with deep interest the letter by Mr. David J. Smith M. Inst.… | ||
| Scan049 | Letter detailing engine oil analysis and the performance of new piston and ring sets in vehicles. | ||
| View original record | -2- The oil used with all these vehicles is Willcox P.1. Motor Oil and I have today taken a sample from the crankcase of the above engine and although it has naturally deteriorated somewhat in… | ||
| Scan050 | Recommendation to use Wakefields Castrol 'R' Oil for the demonstration car. | ||
| View original record | To Hr. from Hs. X.1583 SFC. Hs1/LG26.10.20. RE WAKEFIELDS CASTROL OIL FOR DEMONSTRATION CAR. We recommend that the Demonstration Car is run on Wakefields Castrol "R" Oil. This is the oil we are… | ||
| Scan051 | Cylinder wear and potential solutions involving different lubricating oils, piston rings, and oil change schedules. | ||
| View original record | To Ss. from R. c. to CJ. c. to Bn. c. to Da. c. to By. c. to EFC. X1583 R9/G3.11.20. X.2748. RE ALUMINIUM PISTONS. X.1583. X.1434. We are very pleased to hear of the very small amount of wear on the… | ||
| Scan052 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Limited discussing the comparative properties of paraffin and asphaltic base oils. | ||
| View original record | RESEARCH DEPARTMENT. X1583 C. C. Wakefield & Co, Limited. MANUFACTURERS of HIGH CLASS LUBRICANTS. GOVERNING DIRECTOR, SIR CHARLES WAKEFIELD, BART. MANAGING DIRECTOR, W.R.GRAHAM. LABORATORY: Wakefield… | ||
| Scan053 | Letter from C. C. Wakefield & Co. regarding the history of mineral lubricating oils. | ||
| View original record | No. 2. C. C. WAKEFIELD & Co., 16th November 1920. The first mineral oil well was only bored in 1859, and it was some years later that mineral lubricating oils came on to the market, and only… | ||
| Scan054 | Comparison of engine starting tests using Prices' 'C' Oil and Castrol Oil on a 40/50 engine. | ||
| View original record | X1583 To R. from HS/TMW. c. to CJ. c. to Bn. c. to E. c. to Da. c. to EP. c. to Wd. c. to EFC. c. to PN. c. to SWT. for R.R. Inc. HS/TMW2/LG14.12.20. X.4298. X.1583. X.967. TESTS TAKEN ON PRICES' "C"… | ||
| Scan055 | Motor starter tests comparing performance with Prices' 'C' oil and Castrol oil. | ||
| View original record | 2. EX. CHASSIS. MOTOR STARTER TESTS WITH PRICES "C" OIL AND CASTROL OIL. Atmospheric Temperature. A. Prices' "C" OIL. B. CASTROL OIL. Max: } during night. 51°F 51°F 57°F 62°F 51°F 39°F Min: } 34°F… | ||
| Scan056 | Internal memorandum regarding a formal reply on the subject of 'Castrol' Oil. | ||
| View original record | Wor. from Wd. c. to By. c. to Hs. c. to Er. c. to Hr. X.1583 Wd2/NJ3.2.21. Re "Castrol" Oil. Referring to mine WD5/NJ2.2.21, with which I handed you copy of C11/C1.2.21, I take it that following the… | ||
| Scan057 | Recommendation to address U.S.A. customer complaints of cylinder wear by using a lubricant composed of 80-90% castor oil. | ||
| View original record | X/583 Extract from R1C/G8.6.21. X.3614 - RE U.S.A. COMPLAINTS. X.1583. X.544. RE WEAR. With regard to the question of wear, my memo of October last year (RB/G5.10.20) on lubricating oils, recommended… | ||
| Scan058 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. listing their international arrangements for 'CASTROL' oil. | ||
| View original record | X1583 MAKERS OF THE FAMOUS “CASTROL” MOTOR OILS. Telegrams: 'CHEERY, CENT, LONDON'. Telephone: 11305 & 13466 CENTRAL. Codes:- A.B.C. 5TH EDITION & PREMIER. [Logo: SBAC SOCIETY OF BRITISH AIRCRAFT… | ||
| Scan059 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. regarding international agents and the availability of Castrol oil. | ||
| View original record | No. 2. C. C. WAKEFIELD & Co., LTD. 17/11/21. 191 South America. Argentine, Paraguay & Uruguay- Agar Cross & Co.Ltd. Buenos Ayres. Chile - Bowthorpe & Co. Valparaiso. Should you decide to adopt our… | ||
| Scan060 | The availability of Wakefields XL Castrol Oil in foreign countries for the 40/50 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | X1583 W/S 10-12-20 G. 2948 Sg. from Hs. Hsl/LG18.11.21. LUBRICATING OILS IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES. We have recommended that Wakefields XL. Castrol Oil is a very good lubricant to use on our 40/50 H.P.… | ||
| Scan061 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. to Rolls-Royce detailing their agents for 'CASTROL' oil abroad. | ||
| View original record | COPY. C.C. Wakefield & Co.Ltd., Wakefield House, 30 & 32 Cheapside, London E.C.2. Nov. 17th. 1921. MVG/LES. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Nightingale Rd., Derby. Dear Sirs; For the attention of Mr. Hives.… | ||
| Scan062 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. discussing the international distribution of 'CASTROL X.L' oil. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 265a (5m T) S H. 986. 10-5-21) G. 2068 contd:- -2- 17.11.21. SOUTH AFRICA, Argentine, Paraguay & Uruguay - Agar Cross & Co.Ltd., Buenos Ayres. Chile. - Bowthorpe & Co. Valparaiso. Should you… | ||
| Scan063 | Confidential memo addressing the unauthorized publication of motor oil recommendations for the 20-HP model by Wakefield's. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from BJ. ROT. BJ4/H6.3.22. X1583 PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL GOSHAWK Wakefield's have published a price list of their motor oils which are recommended for different makes of cars. They make two… | ||
| Scan064 | Clarifying Wakefield Company's oil recommendations for 20-HP models. | ||
| View original record | HS- To Mr. (Please inform everyone likely to be concerned at Derby.) LHS. C. RN. H. Cx. Sg. - from B.J.) GOSHAWK. The Wakefield Company have published a price list showing the oil which is recommended… | ||
| Scan065 | Apology from Wakefield's for mistakenly referring to the 20-HP model in their price list. | ||
| View original record | To Hs.) from B.J. BJ10/H16.3.22. X1583 WAKEFIELD'S OIL AND GOSHAWK. Mr. Fisher of Wakefield's called on me to-day to apologise for their having referred to the 20-h.p. in their price list. He said it… | ||
| Scan066 | Laboratory report comparing the properties of Adcol Light Racing Oil, Adcol Heavy Racing Oil, and Wakefield's XL Oil. | ||
| View original record | Hs. H17/EF281123. X/5 83 Laboratory. Re 2 samples of Adcol Racing Oil, and one sample of Wakefield's XL Oil. Adcol Light Racing Oil. Adcol Heavy Racing Oil. Wakefield's XL Oil.… | ||
| Scan067 | Dissatisfaction with Prices Oil, plans to test alternatives, and the current recommendation of Duckhams Oil to customers. | ||
| View original record | ROY. from Hs. C to EP. X1583 Hs2/LG18.12.23. LUBRICATING OILS. X1583 X967 We are not at all satisfied with some of the recent results we have obtained with Prices Oil. There have been cases of failure… | ||
| Scan068 | Recommendation to use Castrol XL oil as a suitable alternative for 40/50 HP and 20 HP cars. | ||
| View original record | BP. from Hs. X1583 Hs5/LG3.6.24. Chassis No. 50-TG-S. Parker. With reference to Bsll/KW2.6.24 and letter attached from S. Parker of Bolton, dated 30th. May. We have run considerable mileage on Castrol… | ||
| Scan069 | Increase in the price of Castrol oil. | ||
| View original record | from ROY. c. to Hs. X1583 ROY6/MG24.7.24. Messrs. Wakefield advise an increase of no less than £1. 0. 0 per Barrel in CASTROL Oil over our previous Contract, due to rise in Castrol Oil. I do not know… | ||
| Scan070 | Laboratory report comparing an unused and a used sample of 'Castrol' Oil. | ||
| View original record | Hs. for attention of Mr Warwick. X1583 H11/EF19824. Laboratory. Re 2 samples of "Castrol" Oil. No.1-unused, No. 2---used. Sample 1. Flash Point 225°C. Moisture 0.74% Acid 0.62% Sample 2. 185°C. 0.47%… | ||
| Scan071 | Order for a 50-gallon barrel of XL Oil to be dispatched to Mr. Lidsey in France. | ||
| View original record | X1583 To Roy. from Hs. Hs2/LG9.2.25. X.3035 Will you please send an order to Messrs. Wakefield to despatch a 50-gall. barrel of XL. Oil to - For the attention of Mr. Lidsey, Hotel de France,… | ||
| Scan072 | Letter from Wakefield & Co. (Castrol) regarding dissatisfaction with information provided for 'R' and 'XL' oils. | ||
| View original record | MAKERS OF THE FAMOUS "CASTROL" MOTOR OILS. TO AVOID DELAY ALL COMMUNICATIONS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE FIRM. Wakefield & Co. Limited. MANUFACTURERS of High Class Lubricants. Wakefield House, 30&32,… | ||
| Scan073 | Internal request to order a 50-gallon barrel of Wakefields 'XL' Motor Oil for delivery to Chateauroux, France. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. from Hs. Y1583 Hs4/LG6.4.25. Will you please order - 1 50-gall. barrel of Wakefields 'XL' Motor Oil to be delivered to Chateauroux, France - the same address as it has been despatched to… | ||
| Scan074 | Letter following up on a previously promised reply and an order for France. | ||
| View original record | From Wakefield House, Cheapside, London, E.C. 2. When replying, please quote ref. initials. X1583 To F. Hives Esq. April 16/25. Dear Mr. Hives. Fred in a letter the other day mentioned you were… | ||
| Scan075 | Order for two 50-gallon barrels of Wakefield's 'XL' Motor Oil for delivery to Chateauroux, France. | ||
| View original record | To ROY. from Hs. V/583 Hsl/LG12.5.25. Will you please order :- 2 50-gall. barrels of Wakefields 'XL' Motor Oil to be despatched to Chateauroux, France - the same address as previously. Hs. | ||
| Scan076 | Letter to Messrs. C.C. Wakefield Ltd. requesting the composition particulars for 'XL' lubricating oil. | ||
| View original record | X1583 HS3/LG. 21st. May 1925. Messrs. C.C. Wakefield Ltd., Wakefield House, 30/32 Cheapside, London E.C.2. Dear Sirs, We have purchased from you recently several barrels of 'XL' lubricating oil. As a… | ||
| Scan077 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. detailing the composition of Castrol 'XL' Motor Oil. | ||
| View original record | X1583 MAKERS OF THE FAMOUS "CASTROL" MOTOR OILS. Telegrams: 'CHERRY.CENT.LONDON'. Telephone: 5202 CENTRAL (4 LINES) Codes: A.B.C. 5TH EDITION. PREMIER. BENTLEY'S & BROOMHALL. TO AVOID DELAY ALL… | ||
| Scan078 | Letter regarding the dispatch of two barrels of Castrol K.L Motor Oil to Chateauroux, France, quoting correspondence from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | K1583 Mr.Hives, Experimental Dept. Wd/CGS4/EB15. 6. 25. With reference to the two barrels of Castrol K.L Motor Oil recently ordered for despatch direct to Mr.Lidsey, Chateauroux, France, we have this… | ||
| Scan079 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. regarding the supply and promotion of Castrol oil for Rolls-Royce cars on the Riviera. | ||
| View original record | MAKERS OF THE FAMOUS "Castrol" MOTOR OILS. TO AVOID DELAY ALL COMMUNICATIONS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE FIRM. C. C. Wakefield & Co. Limited. MANUFACTURERS OF HIGH CLASS LUBRICANTS. Telegrams: 'CHEERY,… | ||
| Scan080 | List of garages in Marseilles, South of France, that stock Castrol oil. | ||
| View original record | Messrs Rolls-Royce Ltd. Experimental Department Derby Garages in the South of France, stocking Castrol. In Marseilles:- Estable, 37 Avenue du Prado. Serretta, 5 Boulevard Salvator. Vigié, 40 Rue… | ||
| Scan081 | List of agents and garages located in various cities in France, page 2. | ||
| View original record | -Page 2 - Marseilles, continued:- St.Remy Pélissier Motos - 176 Cours Lieutaud. Spinelli, Cycles - 1 Boulevard Garibaldi. Agence La Buire - 50 Cours Lieutaud. Lièvre Garage - 4 Place Castellanne.… | ||
| Scan082 | Typed list of agents and garages located in various French cities. | ||
| View original record | -Page 3 - CANNES:- ------- Plamant - 7 Place des Iles. Rospidé - Rue Pasteur. Universal Garage - 87 bis Rue d'Antibes. M. Drouhet - 116 Rue d'Antibes. New York Garage - 113 Rue d'Antibes. NICE:-… | ||
| Scan083 | Page 4 of a list of garages and mechanics located in various districts of France. | ||
| View original record | -Page 4 - AIX-en-PROVENCE:- Ferrato - 15 Rue Matheron. Martin Fabre - 62 Cours Sextins. Duclos, Autos - 3 Cours Mirabeau. NIMES :- Arnaud - 38 Avenue Carnot. Guiraud - Rue Roussy. Guiot - Sur… | ||
| Scan084 | List of contacts and addresses in the Pyrenees regions of France, page 5. | ||
| View original record | -Page 5- Basses Pyrenees, continued:- ----------------------- PAU. M. Stoker, 8 Place de la Monnaie. MM. Poublan et Cie, Rue Sully. BAYONNE:- M. Racienux, Central Garage, 23 Rue Thiers. M. Gambade, 3… | ||
| Scan085 | Request for samples of Shell Super Light Racing Oil for analysis and testing. | ||
| View original record | HS. (struck through) T M W X1583 Rg1/W14. 9. 25 SHELL SUPER LIGHT RACING OIL. Confirming conversation, will Hs. please let Hl. have sample quantities of the above oil, so that he can report analysis… | ||
| Scan086 | Performance of Shell super light racing oil compared to other compound and fatty oils. | ||
| View original record | To BY. and HL. from R. c. to CJ. Hs. X1583 R2/M24.10.25. LUBRICATING OIL. X.1588 X.967 X.1583 Thank you for examining the Shell super light racing oil. It would seem that this has not very much to… | ||
| Scan087 | Inquiry about the availability of Castrol 'XL' oil in various locations in France. | ||
| View original record | X1583 Expl: Dept: Hsl/LG. 5th. Jan. 1926. Messrs. C.C.Wakefield Co.Ltd., Wakefield House, 30/32 Cheapside, London E.C.2. Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr. Limb. One of our cars will shortly be… | ||
| Scan088 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd regarding car testing in France and a request for a list of stockists. | ||
| View original record | MAKERS OF THE FAMOUS "CASTROL" MOTOR OILS. V/1583 Telegrams: "CHEERY, CENT, LONDON". Telephone: 5202 CENTRAL (4 LINES). Codes: A.B.C. 5TH EDITION, PREMIER, BENTLEY'S, BROOMHALL, AND PRIVATE. GOVERNING… | ||
| Scan089 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. about the availability of Castrol 'XL' motor oil in the South of France. | ||
| View original record | MAKERS OF THE FAMOUS “CASTROL” MOTOR OILS. 41583 Telegrams: 'CHEERY, CENT, LONDON'. Telephone: 5202 CENTRAL (4 LINES) Codes: A.B.C. 5TH EDITION, PREMIER, BENTLEY'S, BROOMHALL, AND PRIVATE. GOVERNING… | ||
| Scan090 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. to the Experimental Department regarding a list of garages supplying CASTROL 'XL' motor oil. | ||
| View original record | MAKERS OF THE FAMOUS “CASTROL” MOTOR OILS. X1583 Telegrams: 'CHEERY, CENT, LONDON'. Telephone: 5202 CENTRAL (4 LINES). Codes: A.B.C. 5TH EDITION, PREMIER, BENTLEY'S, BROOMHALL, AND PRIVATE. GOVERNING… | ||
| Scan091 | List of garages in France stocking Castrol 'XL' motor oil. | ||
| View original record | No. C. C. WAKEFIELD & CO. Ltd., (cont.). 11th. January 1926. X1583 CASTROL "XL" MOTOR OIL STOCKED AT THE FOLLOWING GARAGES:- BAYONNE. M.Gambade, Bayonne Automobile,3,Rue Jacques Laffitte, Central… | ||
| Scan092 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. concerning an amended list for obtaining supplies of Castrol 'XL' on the Riviera. | ||
| View original record | MAKERS OF THE FAMOUS "CASTROL" MOTOR OILS. X1583 X488 Telegrams: "CHEERY, CENT, LONDON". Telephone: 5202 CENTRAL (4 LINES). Codes: A.B.C. 5th EDITION. PREMIER, BENTLEY'S, BROOMHALL, AND PRIVATE.… | ||
| Scan093 | List of stockists for Castrol 'XL' motor oil in France. | ||
| View original record | X1583 No. C. C. WAKEFIELD & CO. Ltd., (cont.) 20th. January 1926. Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Ltd. STOCKISTS OF CASTROL "XL" MOTOR OIL. Marseilles Mr. G. Salvetat, 87, Rue Perrin Solliers Cassis-sur-Mer Mr.… | ||
| Scan094 | Renewed request from Castrol to recommend their oil, referencing a past refusal and alleged use in company trials. | ||
| View original record | BJ/Py to Wor. C. to Hs. U666&S-ER. URGENT. HS X1583 BJ/Py11/CA.27.1.26 Re: CASTROL. Some time ago, probably some two or three years, I believe, we were approached by the Castrol-people who asked us to… | ||
| Scan095 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. to E.W. Hives regarding an upcoming visit. | ||
| View original record | X1583 MAKERS OF THE FAMOUS "CASTROL" MOTOR OILS. Telegrams: 'CHEERY, CENT, LONDON.' Telephone: 5202 CENTRAL (4 LINES) Codes: A.B.C. 5TH EDITION, PREMIER, BENTLEY'S & BROOMHALL, TO AVOID DELAY ALL… | ||
| Scan096 | Testing and proposing the standardisation of Wakefields Castrol oil as an alternative to Prices oil due to better availability. | ||
| View original record | To BY/Fy. from Hs. c. to WOR. X1583 Hs1/LG29.1.26. RE. CASTROL. +967 Referring to BY/Py11/CA27.1.26. We have been testing Wakefields Castrol oil for several years with a view to using it on the cars… | ||
| Scan097 | Urgent internal memo regarding the use of Castrol oil and a reply to Sir Charles Wakefield. | ||
| View original record | Reply to Wep. C. to Hs. C. to Ec. URGENT. +1583 1b BJ/Pyl/CA.30.1.26 Re: CASTROL. We wrote you on the 27th instant, BJ/Py11/CA.27.1.26 asking if we had ever used Castrol. We are anxious to reply to… | ||
| Scan098 | Letter to C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. requesting gear oil samples for analysis and discussing oil specifications and usage. | ||
| View original record | K 1583 Exptl: Dept: HS3/LG. 30th. Jan. 1926. Messrs. C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd., Wakefield House, 30/32 Cheapside, London E.C.2. Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr. Limb. We should like to know what… | ||
| Scan099 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. arranging a meeting with Mr. Hives in Derby. | ||
| View original record | MAKERS OF THE FAMOUS 'CASTROL' MOTOR OILS. Telegrams: 'CHEERY, CENT, LONDON'. Telephone: 5202 CENTRAL (4 LINES) Codes: A.B.C. 5TH EDITION, PREMIER, BENTLEY'S & BROOMHALL, TO AVOID DELAY ALL… | ||
| Scan100 | From CJ to Hs regarding Castrol, requesting a Standardisation Sheet and proposed wording for the Instruction Book. | ||
| View original record | X1583 To Hs. from CJ. Re Castrol. With reference to your memorandum Hs1/LG29/1/26 re Castrol, please let us have the Standardisation Sheet, together with the wording which you propose to insert in the… | ||
| Scan101 | The availability of Castrol 'XL' Motor Oil in the French Riviera. | ||
| View original record | S/W. HS. from CWB. X1583 CWB3/EP/3.2.26. With reference to your wish for information regarding the supplies of Castrol "XL" Motor Oil in France, and particularly in the region of the Riviera, I was… | ||
| Scan102 | List of garages in France stocking Castrol 'XL' Motor Oil. | ||
| View original record | No. C. C. WAKEFIELD & CO. Ltd., (cont.) 8th. January 1926. CASTROL "XL" MOTOR OIL STOCKED AT THE FOLLOWING GARAGES:- NICE. Garage Franco-Italien, 45, Rue de la Buffa, M. Rolly Gonnet, 19, Rue de… | ||
| Scan103 | Letter to C.C. Wakefield & Co. regarding the despatch of oil samples for analysis. | ||
| View original record | X1583 Expl: Dept: Hs5/LG. 4th. Feb. 1926. Messrs. C.C.Wakefield & Co., Wakefield House, 30/32 Cheapside, London E.C.2. Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr. Limb. We have despatched to you today samples… | ||
| Scan104 | Complete analysis of Wakefields Castrol oil compared to Prices oil. | ||
| View original record | To C.J. from Hs. X1583 Hs6/LG4. 2. 26. WAKEFIELDS CASTROL. 1967 Before sending our report and standardisation sheet for Wakefields Oil, we are obtaining a complete analysis of the oil compared with… | ||
| Scan105 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. regarding the international availability of CASTROL 'XL' motor oil. | ||
| View original record | MAKERS OF THE FAMOUS "CASTROL" MOTOR OILS Telegrams: CHEERY, CENT, LONDON. Telephone: 5202 CENTRAL (4 LINES) Codes: A.B.C. 5TH EDITION. PREMIER, BENTLEYS, BROOMHALL, AND PRIVATE. C.C. Wakefield & Co.… | ||
| Scan106 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. confirming receipt of gear oil samples for their research department. | ||
| View original record | MAKERS OF THE FAMOUS "CASTROL" MOTOR OILS. Telegrams: "CHEERY, CENT, LONDON." Telephone: 5202 CENTRAL (4 LINES) Codes: A.B.C. 5TH EDITION. PREMIER, BENTLEY'S & BROOMHALL. TO AVOID DELAY ALL… | ||
| Scan107 | Proposal to standardise the use of Wakefields lubricating oil as an alternative to Prices oil. | ||
| View original record | W/S. Please forward :- To H. from Hs. X1583 Hsl/LG16. 2. 26. LUBRICATING OILS. We propose shortly to standardise the use of Wakefields oil as an alternative to Prices. One reason for doing this is the… | ||
| Scan108 | List of garages in France that stock Castrol 'XL' Motor Oil. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. CASTROL 'XL' MOTOR OIL STOCKED AT THE FOLLOWING GARAGES :- NICE. Garage Franco-Italien, 45, Rue de la Buffa. M. Rolly Gonnet, 19, Rue de Chateauneuf. Provenzale Automobiles, 31 Rue de la… | ||
| Scan109 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. regarding the examination of gear oil samples and offering 'Castrol S' Gear Oil. | ||
| View original record | MAKERS OF THE FAMOUS "CASTROL" MOTOR OILS. X1583 Telegrams: "CHEERY, CENT, LONDON." Telephone:- 5202 CENTRAL (4 LINES). Codes:- A.B.C. 5TH EDITION. PREMIER. BENTLEY'S & BROOMHALL. TO AVOID DELAY ALL… | ||
| Scan110 | From CJ to Hs. about a laboratory report regarding the analysis of Wakefields and Prices oils. | ||
| View original record | X1583 To Hs. from CJ. Wakefields Castrol CJ1/E19/2/26 Referring to your Hs6/LG4/2/36, have you received the report yet from the Laboratory as to the analysis of Wakefields and Prices oils? CJ. | ||
| Scan111 | Chasing a delayed laboratory report on Wakefield and Prices oils. | ||
| View original record | To C.J. from Hs. X1583 Hs3/LG22. 2. 26. WAKEFIELDS OIL. X967 We have not yet received the laboratory report on Wakefields and Prices oils. We are urging this report.. Hs. | ||
| Scan112 | Letter to Wakefield & Co. Ltd. enclosing a chemist's report on 'XL' oil compared with Prices 'C', requesting comments. | ||
| View original record | X1583 Expl: Dept: Hsl/LG. 24th. Feb. 1926. Messrs. Wakefield & Co. Ltd., Wakefield House, 30-32 Cheapside, London E.C.2. Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr. Limb. X1583 / X967 We attach Chemist's… | ||
| Scan113 | The examination and composition of two oil samples, labelled 'A' and 'B'. | ||
| View original record | COPY L.35.192. X 1583 S 42" 8/24 LONDON MIDLAND AND SCOTTISH RAILWAY COMPANY. CHIEF MECHANICAL ENGINEER'S DEPARTMENT, CHEMIST'S OFFICE, CALVERT STREET, DERBY. 22nd Feb., 1926. REFER TO CME.36.… | ||
| Scan114 | Comparative tests on two oil samples examining viscosity and separation of asphaltic bodies after heating. | ||
| View original record | 2. Comparative tests have also been made by intermittently heating the oils to a temperature of 200°C. for 24 hours in order to ascertain the amount of alteration in the viscosity of the oil and the… | ||
| Scan115 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. acknowledging a communication and advising of a delay in response pending the return of their Chief Chemist. | ||
| View original record | K1583 MAKERS OF THE FAMOUS 'CASTROL' MOTOR OILS. Telegrams: 'CHEERY. CENT. LONDON.' Telephone: 5202 CENTRAL (4 LINES) Codes: A.B.C. 5TH EDITION. PREMIER, BENTLEY'S & BROOMHALL. TO AVOID DELAY ALL… | ||
| Scan116 | Laboratory report on Wakefields 'XL' oil, indicating further tests are required. | ||
| View original record | To C.J. from Hs. X1583 Hs5/LG1.3.26. WAKEFIELDS 'XL' OIL. We attach the laboratory report on Wakefields oil. In view of this report we are carrying out further tests before we send round a… | ||
| Scan117 | Laboratory report on a sample of Castrol 'S' Gear Oil regarding its acid content and viscosity. | ||
| View original record | X1583 Hs. H14/EA1.3.26. Laboratory. Report No. L367. Re Sample of Castrol "S" Gear Oil submitted 25.2.26. This was found to be on the high side in acid content. We are of the opinion that this oil… | ||
| Scan118 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Limited (Castrol) arranging a meeting with Mr. E.W. Hives. | ||
| View original record | MAKERS OF THE FAMOUS "CASTROL" MOTOR OILS. X1583 Telegrams: 'CHEERY. CENT. LONDON.' Telephone: 5202 CENTRAL (4 LINES) Codes: A.B.C. 5th EDITION, PREMIER, BENTLEY'S & BROOMHALL. TO AVOID DELAY ALL… | ||
| Scan119 | Standardisation of Wakefield's Oil and its inclusion in the Instruction Book. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: As shall I mention Wakefields in revised book as well Handwritten: X1583 (crossed out) Handwritten: 10 - 30 Handwritten: 8/3/26 Handwritten: By 8/3/26 To BY. from BJ. BJ1/D5.3.26. When I… | ||
| Scan120 | Letter from lubricant manufacturer C.C. Wakefield & Co. discussing oil analysis results for Motorine C and Castrol XL. | ||
| View original record | RESEARCH DEPARTMENT. Telephone: 5202 CENTRAL (4 LINES) C. C. Wakefield & Co, Limited. MANUFACTURERS of HIGH CLASS LUBRICANTS. GOVERNING DIRECTOR, SIR CHARLES WAKEFIELD, BART. MANAGING DIRECTOR, W.R.… | ||
| Scan121 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. disagreeing with a report on the effect of fatty oil content on oil oxidation. | ||
| View original record | No. 2 C. C. WAKEFIELD CO. Ltd., (cont.) 10th.March. 1926 Rolls-Royce, Ltd. It is a fact that the fatty oil content does materially affect the oxidation value of an oil, and in fact the difference… | ||
| Scan122 | Critique of a report on oils A & B submitted by the London, Midland and Scottish Railway Co's Laboratory. | ||
| View original record | V1583 Hs. H12/EA15.3.26. Laboratory. Report No. L383. Re Report and Criticism on Oils A & B submitted by you to The London, Midland and Scottish Railway Co's Laboratory. From the report issued by the… | ||
| Scan123 | Tests and recommendations for alternative lubrication oils to 'Prices' oil, which is hard to obtain on the Continent. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. BJ. c. to RG. E. c. to DA. SY. c. to Wor. MP. X1583 Hal/LG16.3.26. LUBRICATION OILS. +967 We are frequently being asked to recommend an alternative oil to Prices. Prices oil… | ||
| Scan124 | Comparing the quality, corporate history, and distribution of Wakefields, Prices, and Vacuum oils. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- we have obtained with it are equally as good as Prices. One of our reasons for using this oil in France was that we could readily obtain it there. Wakefields oil is fairly well… | ||
| Scan125 | Report from the London Midland & Scottish Railway Co. on the examination of two oil samples, 'A' and 'B'. | ||
| View original record | COPY. London Midland & Scottish Rly. Co., Chief Mechanical Engineers Dept., Chemist's Office, Calvert Street, Derby. 22nd. Feb. 1926. REPORT ON 2 SAMPLES OF OIL. MESSRS. ROLLS-ROYCE, DERBY. The two… | ||
| Scan126 | Page 2 of an oil comparison report detailing a heat test on two samples, 'A' and 'B'. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- 200°C for 24 hrs. in order to ascertain the amount of alteration in the viscosity of the oil and the separation of asphaltic bodies insoluble in very light petroleum (Pentane). There was… | ||
| Scan127 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. disagreeing with a report on Motorine 'C' and Castrol 'XL' oils. | ||
| View original record | COPY. C.C. WAKEFIELD & CO. LTD., WAKEFIELD HOUSE, 30/32 CHEAPSIDE, LONDON E.C.2. 10th. Mar. 1926. EAE/EC. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr. E.W.Hives. We thank you… | ||
| Scan128 | Report and criticism on the properties of two different types of oil, A and B. | ||
| View original record | COPY! Laboratory. H12/EA15.3.26. Report and criticism on Oils A & B submitted by you to The London Midland & Scottish Ryl. Co's Laboratory. From the report issued by the above firm, A, is slightly… | ||
| Scan129 | From CJ to Hs enquiring about the status of Wakefields' 'XL' Oil. | ||
| View original record | X1583 To Hs. From CJ. Wakefields' 'XL' Oil. CJ2/E23/3/26 Referring to your Hs5/LG1/3/26, would you please let me know how this matter stands now? CJ. | ||
| Scan130 | The circulation of a report and standardisation sheet for Wakefields 'XL' OIL. | ||
| View original record | To CJ. from Hs. X1583 Hs4/LG23.3.26. WAKEFIELDS 'XL' OIL. CJ2/E25.3.26. A report and standardisation sheet for this oil is being sent round. The std. sheet has been signed by BY. RG. E. DA. EP. - Wor.… | ||
| Scan131 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. arranging a meeting with Mr. E.W. Hives. | ||
| View original record | MAKERS OF THE FAMOUS "CASTROL" MOTOR OILS. X1583 Telegrams: "CHEERY, CENT, LONDON" Telephone: 5202 CENTRAL (4 LINES) Codes: A.B.C. 5TH EDITION, PREMIER, BENTLEY'S, BROOMHALL, AND PRIVATE. C.C.… | ||
| Scan132 | Recommendations for wheel and tyre combinations, and the standardisation of oils. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from CJ. ------- X.1583 CJ1/E25.3.26. X.4565. ------- I telephoned you this morning as follows, asking you to discuss the matter with CWB. if he is still at Derby. R. is again pressing that we… | ||
| Scan133 | Experimental tests on various tyre types, focusing on performance issues like high-speed wobbles, noise, and skidding. | ||
| View original record | To GJ. from Hs. c. to BJ. Y1583 Hs1/LG25.3.26. X4565 / 7457 X1583 Referring to the telephone message which we have received from you today. From experimental tests, the oversize medium tyres on the… | ||
| Scan134 | Low-pressure tyres for the Phantom model and a note on oil alternatives. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- conjunction with DA. Hdy; CWB. EP. have proved that the fitting of low pressure tyres does not overcome the particular complaint which we are at present investigating on the Phantom. This… | ||
| Scan135 | Differences between Prices and Wakefields oils, their composition, and availability. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -3- standardisation sheet, we are sending it on to you and BJ. for signature. The difference between Prices and Wakefields oil is that Prices contains a 10% mixture of sperm and lard oil, and… | ||
| Scan136 | Request for technical details on the composition of 'XL' oil, specifically its fatty oil content, for comparison against 'Prices' oil. | ||
| View original record | X1583 Expl: Dept: Hs3/LG. 27th. Mar. 1926. Messrs. C. C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd., Wakefield House, 30-32 Cheapside, London E. C. 2. Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr. Evans. As we shall shortly be… | ||
| Scan137 | Standardisation document for the use of Wakefields 'XL' oil as an alternative to Prices oil. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 (10M) (DB130 12-9-24) MS 301225 X1583 COMPLETED 29.3.26 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 16.3.26. Description of Parts: WAKEFIELDS 'XL' OIL. Origin: Alternative supply to Prices oil.… | ||
| Scan138 | Alternative lubricating oils, their composition, and a proposal for testing. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from R. (At Le Canadel) c. to CJ. E. DA. LUBRICATING OILS - WAKEFIELDS 'XL' AND PRICES. Regarding the standardisation sheet issued to standardise Wakefields XL. oil as an alternative to… | ||
| Scan139 | Approval of car oils, suggesting carbonisation tests, and consulting Mr. Ricardo. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. BY. ) FROM R. E. RG. ) LE CANADEL. c. to CJ. BJ. Wor. X1583 R6/M30.3.26. OILS - CARS AND AERO ENGINES. X.1583 X.967 X.2465 X.1588 REGARDING CAR OILS. I have already approved Wakefields XL. as… | ||
| Scan140 | Letter from lubricant manufacturer C.C. Wakefield & Co. discussing the science of lubrication and specific oils. | ||
| View original record | RESEARCH DEPARTMENT. Telephone: 5202 CENTRAL (4 LINES) X1583 C. C. Wakefield & Co. Limited. MANUFACTURERS of HIGH CLASS LUBRICANTS. GOVERNING DIRECTOR, SIR CHARLES WAKEFIELD, BART. MANAGING DIRECTOR,… | ||
| Scan141 | Letter from C. C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. discussing the friction-reducing properties of various oils and fatty oil additives. | ||
| View original record | No. 2 C. C. WAKEFIELD & CO. LTD., (cont.) 30th March, 1926. In a friction testing machine it has been shown that an impure oil, or a used mineral oil, can have better friction reducing properties than… | ||
| Scan142 | Letter from the US to the UK office acknowledging receipt of a standardization sheet for Wakefield's 'XL' Oil. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE OF AMERICA, INC. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. X1583 Oy3-E/41226 April 12, 1926. Hs Rolls-Royce, Ltd., Derby, England. We are in receipt of completed Standardization Sheet - X No.1583 Wakefields 'XL'… | ||
| Scan143 | Letter to Messrs. C.C.Wakefield requesting a light mineral oil for hydraulic shock absorbers that ceases to flow at -15°C. | ||
| View original record | X1583 Expl: Dept: Hs/Rm5/LG. 20th. May 1926. Messrs. C.C.Wakefield., Wakefield House, 30-32 Cheapside, London - E.C.2. Dear Sirs, We are anxious to obtain a light mineral oil for use in a hydraulic… | ||
| Scan144 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. regarding an oil for a hydraulic shock absorber. | ||
| View original record | MAKERS OF THE FAMOUS "CASTROL" MOTOR OILS. 41583 Telegrams: 'CHEERY, CENT, LONDON.' Telephone: 5202 CENTRAL (4 LINES) Codes: A.B.C. 5TH EDITION. PREMIER, BENTLEY'S, BROOMHALL, AND PRIVATE. GOVERNING… | ||
| Scan145 | Letter to Wakefield & Co. Ltd. regarding a sample of light mineral oil that is too thin and requesting its viscosity curve. | ||
| View original record | V/583 Expl: Dept: Hs/Rm2/LG. 21st. June 1926. Messrs. Wakefield & Co. Ltd., Wakefield House, 30-32 Cheapside, London E.C.2. Dear Sirs, We thank you for the 5-gall. drum of light mineral oil which you… | ||
| Scan146 | Graph comparing the viscosity curves of supplied oil versus required oil using a Redwood Viscometer. | ||
| View original record | A. VISCOSITY CURVE OF OIL SUPPLIED B. APPROX VISC CURVE OF OIL REQUIRED TEMP °CENTIGRADE TIME OF EFFLUX REDWOOD VISCOMETER | ||
| Scan147 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. regarding the introduction of Castrol oil in Paris. | ||
| View original record | MAKERS OF THE FAMOUS “CASTROL” MOTOR OILS. V1583 Telegrams: “CHEERY, CENT, LONDON.” Telephone: 5202 CENTRAL (4 LINES) Codes: A.B.C. 5TH EDITION. PREMIER, BENTLEY’S, BROOMHALL, AND PRIVATE. GOVERNING… | ||
| Scan148 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. acknowledging receipt of a letter concerning Light Mineral Oil. | ||
| View original record | MAKERS OF THE FAMOUS “CASTROL” MOTOR OILS. Telegrams: “CHEERY, CENT, LONDON.” Telephone:-5202 CENTRAL (4 LINES). Codes:- A.B.C. 5TH EDITION. PREMIER, BENTLEY'S, BROOMHALL, AND PRIVATE. GOVERNING… | ||
| Scan149 | Letter to Wakefield & Co. Ltd. regarding the use of Toneline and Wakefield's oils at the Paris and French depots. | ||
| View original record | X/1583 Expl: Dept: Hs3/LG. 25th. June 1926. Messrs. Wakefield & Co. Ltd., 30-32 Cheapside, (Wakefield House), London E.C.2. Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr. Limb. Replying to your letter of the… | ||
| Scan150 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. regarding an oil viscosity curve and a sample for testing. | ||
| View original record | MAKERS OF THE FAMOUS "CASTROL" MOTOR OILS. Telegrams: 'CHERRY, CENT, LONDON.' Telephone: 5202 CENTRAL (4 LINES). Codes: A.B.C. 5TH EDITION, PREMIER, BENTLEY'S, BROOMHALL, AND PRIVATE. C.C. Wakefield &… | ||
| Scan151 | Letter to C.C. Wakefield regarding a sample of experimental oil for testing. | ||
| View original record | X1583 Expl: Dept: Hs/Rnl/LG. 1st. July 1926. Messrs. C.C.Wakefield, Wakefield House, 30-32 Cheapside, London E.C.2. Dear Sirs, With reference to your letter of the 30th.ult. We thank you for the… | ||
| Scan152 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd confirming the dispatch of a 5-gallon drum of Special Elaulic Oil for testing purposes. | ||
| View original record | MAKERS OF THE FAMOUS "CASTROL" MOTOR OILS. Telegrams: "CHEERY, CENT, LONDON." Telephone: 5202 CENTRAL (4 LINES) Codes: A.B.C. 5TH EDITION. PREMIER, BENTLEY'S, BROOMHALL, AND PRIVATE. C.C. Wakefield &… | ||
| Scan153 | Order for a 5-gallon drum of special Elaulic oil for experimental purposes. | ||
| View original record | X1583 To Wd/Ms. from Hs/Rn. Hs/Rml/LG5.7.26. Will you please order for us from Messrs. C. C. Wakefield :- 1 5-gall. drum of special Elaulic oil. The price of this oil is 3/5d. per gallon. This oil is… | ||
| Scan154 | Frothing trouble on the Condor IIIA No. 370 and arranging a visit from a chemist. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from Lp. c. to Rg. Y/1583 Ats. Lp1/Av/D14.7.27. Condor IIIA No. 370. In regard to frothing trouble on the above we have been talking to Wakefields on this subject to ascertain if they could… | ||
| Scan155 | Letter to C.C. Wakefield & Co. regarding investigations into the frothing of castor and castrol oil. | ||
| View original record | X1583 Hs/Rml2/LG. Expl: Dept: 18th. July 1927. Messrs. C.C.Wakefield & Co., Wakefield House, 30-32 Cheapside, London E.C.2. Dear Sirs, We have been carrying out some investigations in connection with… | ||
| Scan156 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. arranging a meeting with Mr. Robotham. | ||
| View original record | BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M. THE KING. X1583 C.C. Wakefield & Co., Limited. MANUFACTURERS of High Class Lubricants. Wakefield House, 30 & 32, Cheapside, London, E.C.2. GOVERNING DIRECTOR, SIR CHARLES… | ||
| Scan157 | Properties and performance of different lubricating oils, specifically comparing Mobile 'BB' with Motorine 'C'. | ||
| View original record | To Ps. Paris. From Hs/Rn. 41583 Hs/Rm5/LG1 8. 3. 27. LUBRICATING OILS. X967. Attached is a copy of the information you require on Prices Motorine 'C' and Wakefields 'XL' oil. With reference to Mobile… | ||
| Scan158 | Steering box experiments and the properties of various lubricating oils. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from R. c. to BJ. Wor. RG. X1583 R3/M29.8.27. STEERING BOX EXPERIMENTS - LUBRICATING OILS. X.8430 X.1583 X.1588 X.967 The superiority of Price's Amber Gear oil is somewhat of a mystery unless a… | ||
| Scan159 | Requesting a requisition for two barrels of Castrol 'R' Motor Oil. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from ROY. V1583 ROY12/MG30.8.27 Re attached, from the Wakefield Company, re two Barrels of Castrol "R" Motor Oil. As, from EP's note, it would appear this matter was handled by the Experimental… | ||
| Scan160 | Communication from C.C. Wakefield & Co. and improving procedures for goods received. | ||
| View original record | EP. from ROY. c: to Hs. ---------- ROY2/MG19.8.27 ---------- Attached is a communication to hand from Messrs. C.C.Wakefield & Co., this morning. Should similar cases arise in future, perhaps you would… | ||
| Scan161 | Manufacturing process sheet with handwritten notes regarding experimental purposes. | ||
| View original record | Printed: DESCRIPTION OF PART. DEPTS. PART NO. OP NO. DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION. DEPT. STD. OP. TIME Per Piece. MIN. DEC. STD. SET UP TIME Per Piece. MIN. DEC. STD. TOTAL TIME Per Piece. MIN. DEC. TO. A… | ||
| Scan162 | Letter from C. C. Wakefield & Co., Ltd. regarding the delivery of Castrol 'R' Motor Oil. | ||
| 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,… | ||
| Scan163 | Correspondence from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Limited regarding a proposed meeting. | ||
| View original record | RESEARCH DEPARTMENT. Telephone: 5202 CENTRAL (4 LINES) X1583 C. C. Wakefield & Co. Limited. MANUFACTURERS of HIGH CLASS LUBRICANTS. GOVERNING DIRECTOR, SIR CHARLES WAKEFIELD, BART. MANAGING DIRECTOR,… | ||
| Scan164 | Choice of oils and lubrication procedures for the Bijur system. | ||
| View original record | To Mx. from Hs/Gy. X1583 Hs/Gy1/LG1.5.29. CHOICE OF OIL ON BIJUR SYSTEM. X3806 We anticipate being able to recommend two oils for us on the central lubrication, one for summer and one for winter. For… | ||
| Scan165 | Letter to C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. regarding the unsuitability of Castrol 'R' oil for hypoid rear axles. | ||
| View original record | X1583 Expl. Dept. HS2/MJ. July 19th.1929. Messrs. C. C. Wakefield & Co.Ltd., Wakefield House, 30-32, Cheapside, London E.C.2. X1583 X2066 Dear Sir, For the attention of MR.Limb. Some time ago we took… | ||
| Scan166 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. regarding the testing and supply of lubricants for Hypoid gears and central chassis lubrication. | ||
| View original record | BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M. THE KING. C.C. Wakefield & Co. Limited. MANUFACTURERS OF High Class Lubricants. GOVERNING DIRECTOR, SIR CHARLES WAKEFIELD, BT MANAGING DIRECTOR, W.R.GRAHAM. DIRECTOR &… | ||
| Scan167 | Requesting an analysis of two oil samples for hypoid gears, Whitmore's and Wakefield's. | ||
| View original record | X1583; plem To H.L. from Hs/AJL. Hs/AJL.1/MJ. 23. 8. 29. OIL FOR HYPOID GEARS. X4481. X1583. We are handing to you, samples of - (a) Whitmore's 'O' Compound. (b) Wakefield's Gear Compound. We should… | ||
| Scan168 | Letter to C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. regarding the failure of their 'Wakefield' Gear Compound during a dynamometer test. | ||
| View original record | X1583 Expl: Dept: HS/AJL.2/MJ. August 23rd,1929. Messrs. C.C.Wakefield & Co.Ltd., Wakefield House, 30-32, Cheapside, London. E.C.2. Dear Sirs, With reference to your special 'Wakefield' Gear… | ||
| Scan169 | Page 2 of a letter regarding the approval of an oil for hypoid bevel gears by the Gleason Co. | ||
| View original record | -2- for hypoid bevel gears, and asked you to get the Gleason Co., to approve of an oil. Yours faithfully, For Rolls-Royce Ltd. | ||
| Scan170 | Suitable lubricating oil for hypoid rear axles, detailing successful and failed tests. | ||
| View original record | To Wor. from HS/AJL. c. to Ex. Dft. c. to XP. LUBRICATING OIL for HYPOID REAR AXLES. ************************ The position at present is that there is only one oil which can be successfully used in… | ||
| Scan171 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. to Mr. Hives arranging a meeting in Derby. | ||
| View original record | X1583. 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… | ||
| Scan172 | Letter to C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. arranging a visit to the Works for a Friday. | ||
| View original record | X1583. Hsl/AD. 18th November, 1929. Messrs. C.C. Wakefield & Co.Ltd. Wakefield House, 30 & 32, Cheapside, London, E.C.2. Dear Sirs, Replying to your letter AL/RM of the 16th inst. I shall be away from… | ||
| Scan173 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd confirming a change of meeting date. | ||
| View original record | BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M. THE KING. X1583, C.C. Wakefield & Co. Limited. MANUFACTURERS of High Class Lubricants. Wakefield House, 30 & 32, Cheapside, London, E.C.2. GOVERNING DIRECTOR, SIR CHARLES… | ||
| Scan174 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. arranging a meeting with their Chief Chemist. | ||
| View original record | X1583. X1776. BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M. THE KING. C. C. Wakefield & Co. Limited. MANUFACTURERS OF High Class Lubricants. GOVERNING DIRECTOR. SIR CHARLES WAKEFIELD, BT. MANAGING DIRECTOR. W. R. GRAHAM.… | ||
| Scan175 | Comparative laboratory and aging tests on oils for hypoid rear axles from different suppliers. | ||
| View original record | To Wor. From Hs. X1583. Hs.3/MJ.16.1.30. X.2 066 X.4481 X.1583 OIL FOR HYPOID REAR AXLES. During the last week or ten days, the chief chemist from Messrs. Wakefields' has spent two days at Derby and… | ||
| Scan176 | Letter to C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. regarding a sample of aged axle oil for testing. | ||
| View original record | X1583. Expl. Dept. Hs.2/MJ. Jan.16th.1930. Messrs. C.C. Wakefield & Co.Ltd., Wakefield House, 30 - 32, Cheapside, LONDON.E.C.2. X1583 X2066 Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr. Evans. We shall be glad… | ||
| Scan177 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. regarding a laboratory update on a sample of 'aged' oil. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE CENTRAL 3089 (9 Lines) BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M. THE KING. X158 C.C. Wakefield & Co., Limited. MANUFACTURERS of HIGH CLASS LUBRICANTS. Wakefield House, 30 & 32, Cheapside, London, E.C.2.… | ||
| Scan178 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. arranging the dispatch of Wakefield Hypoy Compound to New York for a test. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE CENTRAL 3089 (8 Lines) BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M. THE KING. X 1583 C. C. Wakefield & Co. Limited. MANUFACTURERS OF High Class Lubricants. GOVERNING DIRECTOR, SIR CHARLES WAKEFIELD, BT MANAGING… | ||
| Scan179 | Alternative oils for hypoid axles and comparing suppliers. | ||
| View original record | OY. From Hs. X1583. Hs.4/MJ.4.4.30 x1583 nobb. X967. OIL FOR HYPOID AXLES. We have been working in conjunction with Messrs. Wakefields' and Prices' in England and have got them to produce an… | ||
| Scan180 | Letter to Messrs. C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. requesting the address of their representative in New York. | ||
| View original record | X/583 Expl. Dept. x-066 Hs.5/MJ. April 4th.1930. Messrs. C.C. Wakefield & Co.Ltd., Wakefield House, 30 & 32, Cheapside, London. E.C.2. Dear Sirs, Replying to RGG/LES.2.4.30. Will you please let us… | ||
| Scan181 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. providing the address of their New York office. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE CENTRAL 3089 (9 Lines) BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M. THE KING. X1583. C.C. Wakefield & Co., Limited. MANUFACTURERS OF High Class Lubricants. Wakefield House, 30&32, Cheapside, London. E.C.2.… | ||
| Scan182 | Letter to C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. asking for a recommendation for a thinner gearbox oil as their 'S' oil is too thick. | ||
| View original record | X1583. Expl. Dept. Hs/Rn.10/MJ. May 8th.1930. Messrs. C.C. Wakefield & Co.Ltd., Wakefield House, 30 & 32, Cheapside, LONDON.E.C.2. Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr. Limb. At one time we used to… | ||
| Scan183 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co., Ltd. regarding the lubrication of gear boxes. | ||
| View original record | X1583. 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, LORD WAKEFIELD.… | ||
| Scan184 | Post Office Telegraph arranging a meeting concerning Evans Wakefield Co. | ||
| View original record | CONFIRMATION 13 10.17 HAYES MIDDX TS 12 HIVES ROYCAR DERBY = CAN YOU SEE ME THURSDAY 15 TH = EVANS WAKEFIELD CO : | ||
| Scan185 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Limited confirming the arrival time of their Chief Chemist for a visit to the works. | ||
| View original record | RESEARCH DEPARTMENT. X1583. TELEPHONES: CENTRAL 3089 (9 Lines) C. C. Wakefield & Co. Limited. MANUFACTURERS of HIGH CLASS LUBRICANTS. GOVERNING DIRECTOR, LORD WAKEFIELD. MANAGING DIRECTOR, W.R.… | ||
| Scan186 | Test of Wakefields Castrol 'S' oil in Phantom II gearboxes, noting its poor performance compared to the standard oil. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm from Mx. X1583. Mx11/T13.6.30. WAKEFIELDS CASTROL "S" We have used the sample of the above oil you submitted to us in three Phantom II gear boxes. After the dynamometer test the condition of the… | ||
| Scan187 | Letter to C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. regarding dynamometer test results for a gearbox oil. | ||
| View original record | Y1583 Expl. Dept. Hs/Rm.S/MJ. June 16th,1930. Messrs. C.C. Wakefield & Co.Ltd., Wakefield House, 30 & 32, Cheapside, LONDON.E.C.2. Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr. Massey. We have been running the… | ||
| Scan188 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. arranging for their Chief Chemist to discuss a matter with the Experimental Department. | ||
| View original record | X1583 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, LORD WAKEFIELD.… | ||
| Scan189 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd proposing a meeting for the following Tuesday morning. | ||
| View original record | RESEARCH DEPARTMENT. X1583. TELEPHONES: CENTRAL 3089 (9 LINES) C. C. Wakefield & Co. Limited. MANUFACTURERS of HIGH CLASS LUBRICANTS. GOVERNING DIRECTOR, LORD WAKEFIELD. MANAGING DIRECTOR W.R.GRAHAM.… | ||
| Scan190 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. arranging a visit to the Derby works. | ||
| View original record | X1583 BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M. THE KING. C.C. Wakefield & Co., Limited. MANUFACTURERS OF HIGH CLASS LUBRICANTS. GOVERNING DIRECTOR, LORD WAKEFIELD. MANAGING DIRECTOR, W.R.GRAHAM. DIRECTOR & SECRETARY,… | ||
| Scan191 | Request for comparative viscosity testing of two different gear oils at various temperatures. | ||
| View original record | H1. From Hs/AJL. X1583. Hs/AJL.1/MJ.3.10.30. WAKEFIELD "S" GEAR OIL. X.967. X.1583. We have handed to you one sample each of :- (1) Price's Amber 'A' Gear Oil. (2) Wakefield's 'S' Gear Oil. Will you… | ||
| Scan192 | The comparison of a suitable gearbox oil from Wakefields with the existing Amber 'A' oil. | ||
| View original record | Hs. Y1583. BY4/G.21. HS RECEIVED 22 OCT 1930 GEARBOX OIL. ------------ Referring again to the question of having a suitable oil from Wakefields to compare with our Amber 'A' for the gearbox, we would… | ||
| Scan193 | From Paris to Derby regarding the viscosity of Wakefield Gear Oil. | ||
| View original record | EWP/22/FAW.16.10.30. TO D. Derby. From EWP. Paris. ------------------ LUBRICATING OILS. ------------------ Kindly note that earlier in this year you informed us that the Wakefield Gear Oil grade 'S'… | ||
| Scan194 | Suitability of a gearbox oil from Wakefield's and enquiring about available alternatives. | ||
| View original record | To BY. From Hs/Rn. c. to Roy. c. to Hd. 81583 Hs/Rn.4/MJ.4.11.30. With reference to BY4/G. 21.10.30. We believe the position is this. Wakefield's produced a thin oil for the gearbox to suit our… | ||
| Scan195 | Requesting a meeting with a Wakefield's technical representative regarding suitable gearbox oil. | ||
| View original record | X1583 Roy Hs/Rm. Hd. RECEIVED 9 NOV HS BY17/N.6.11.30. Re: Wakefield's OIL for the Gearbox. Referring to Hs/Rm4/MJ.4.11.30, as it appears that Wakefield's are still unable to give us an oil that we… | ||
| Scan196 | Requesting a comparative analysis of Wakefield's Gearease No.1 against Whitmore's No.0 Hypoid Oil. | ||
| View original record | To H1. From Hs/Lid. X1583. Hs/Lid.1/MJ.18.12.30. HYPOID GEAR OIL. X. 2066. X. 1583. We are handing to you a sample of Wakefield's Gearease No.1 which is said to be suitable for Hypoid gears. Will you… | ||
| Scan197 | Order for Wakefield's Hypoid Axle Compound. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. From Hs/Lid. y1583. Hs/Lid.7/KT.10.3.31. WAKEFIELDS HYPOID AXLE COMPOUND. Will you please order a further five gallon drum of Wakefields Hypoid Rear Axle Compound known as Gear-Ease No.1… | ||
| Scan198 | Testing and proposed use of an alternative oil for hypoid rear axles. | ||
| View original record | To Ey. From Hs/Lid. c. to Mx. Sft. Hs/Lid.8/KT.10.3.31. X.1583. X.2066. ALTERNATIVE OIL FOR HYPOID REAR AXLES. We have recently tested three P.II rear axles on the Dynamometer using Wakefield's Hypoid… | ||
| Scan199 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. to Mr. E. W. Hives arranging a meeting at the Derby works. | ||
| View original record | BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M. THE KING. X1583. C. C. Wakefield & Co. Limited. MANUFACTURERS of HIGH CLASS LUBRICANTS. Wakefield House, 30&32, Cheapside, London, E.C.2. GOVERNING DIRECTOR. LORD WAKEFIELD.… | ||
| Scan200 | Requesting an order for Wakefields' No.I. Gear Ease oil for hypoid axles. | ||
| View original record | 11583. To Roy. From Hs/Lid. Hs/Lid.2/KT.28.5.31. WAKEFIELDS' NO.I. GEAR EASE. Will you please order 3 - 5 gall. drums of the above oil for Hypoid axles. Mr. Limb. was down yesterday and in course of… | ||
| Scan201 | Inquiry to oil supplier C.C. Wakefield & Co. about the possibility of mixing their Gearease No.1 oil for use in gearbox testing. | ||
| View original record | 81583. Expl. Dept. Hs/Lid.10/KT. 28th. May, 1931. Messrs. C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd., Wakefield House, 30 & 32, Cheapside, LONDON. E.C.2. Dear Sirs, We have been accustomed to mixing Whitmore's "O"… | ||
| Scan202 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co., Ltd. regarding the thinning of No. 1 Gearease with the addition of Castrol 'XL' oil. | ||
| View original record | Y 1583. BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M. THE KING. C. C. Wakefield & Co., Limited. Manufacturers of High Class Lubricants. GOVERNING DIRECTOR. LORD WAKEFIELD. MANAGING DIRECTOR. W.R.GRAHAM. DIRECTOR &… | ||
| Scan203 | Recommending a new, successfully tested alternative oil for hypoid rear axles. | ||
| View original record | To R. from He/Lid. c. Sg. c. Wor. E. c. Da. Ev. X1583 He/Lid.1/AMO.9.31. ALTERNATIVE OIL FOR HYPOID REAR AXLES. X.2066. X.1583. For a long time we have been searching for an oil which can be… | ||
| Scan204 | Letter to C. C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd confirming the standardization of 'Gearease' oil for axle lubrication. | ||
| View original record | X1583. Hsl/AD. September 19th, 1931. Mr. A. Limb, Messrs. C. C. Wakefield & Co.Ltd. Wakefield House, 30 & 32 Cheapside, London, E.C. 2. Dear Limb, Attached herewith is a copy of a report on your… | ||
| Scan205 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. regarding the official recommendation of 'Gearease No. 1' lubricant. | ||
| View original record | 81583. 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. LORD WAKEFIELD.… | ||
| Scan206 | Standardisation report on using Wakefields Gear Ease No.1 oil for hypoid gear rear axles. | ||
| View original record | RR 785 (10M) (S459. 24-10-30) 6/3185. X1583 COMPLETED 5.11.31. STANDARDISATION OF CHASSIS PARTS. Date 21.9.31. X No. 1583 No. 2066 Drawing No. Part List A Scrap and replace at all costs, including… | ||
| Scan207 | Suitability of Wakefield's XXL oil as an alternative for gearbox lubrication. | ||
| View original record | AJL Please see me W/P. Hs/Rm. X1583. BY/Mtn4/N.22.10.31. HS Referring to your memo Gy/EWP15/MLG.20.10.31, relating to Wakefield's XXL oil as an alternative to Price's Amber 'A' for the gearbox, we… | ||
| Scan208 | From the Paris Showrooms to Derby regarding the equivalence of Castrol 'XXL' gear oil to Prices Amber 'A'. | ||
| View original record | Copy. To 'By' Derby. (Paris Showrooms) GY/EWP15/MLG.20.10.31. Some time ago we submitted to the Castrol people in Paris a sample of Prices Amber 'A' gear oil with the request they would let us know… | ||
| Scan209 | Requesting a test of an alternative gearbox oil, XXL, from Wakefields. | ||
| View original record | X1583. To Roy. From Hs/Lid. Hs/Lid.6/KT.23.10.31. X967. ALTERNATIVE GEARBOX OIL. Will you please obtain from Wakefields two 5 galls. drums of XXL oil for test purposes. We wish to test this with the… | ||
| Scan210 | Comparing the prices of three different lubricants for potential standardisation. | ||
| View original record | X1583. x 2066. To Hs. from ROY. ROY4/MG28.10.31. Messrs. C.C. Wakefield suggest for their "Gearease" should we standardise its use on our products, a figure of, 5/- per Gallon. 6d per lb. (In barrels)… | ||
| Scan211 | Internal request to order a 5-gallon drum of Wakefields Hypoid Axle Oil. | ||
| View original record | X1583 To Roy. from Hs/Lid. Hs/Lid.9/KT.30.10.31. X.1583. X.2066. WAKEFIELDS HYPOID AXLE OIL. Will you please order one 5 gallon drum of Wakefields Gearease No.1. for hypoid gear rear axles. Please… | ||
| Scan212 | Request for a comparative analysis of two different gearbox oils. | ||
| View original record | X1583. Laboratory. Hl. from Hs/Lid. Hs/Lid.10/KT.30.10.31 GEARBOX OIL. X.967. X.1583. We are handing to you samples of 'Prices Amber A.' and 'Wakefields Castrol XXL' oils. The former is used as… | ||
| Scan213 | Selection, pricing, and testing of hypoid axle oils from various suppliers. | ||
| View original record | ✓1583 X.1583. X.2066. To Roy. from Hs/Lid. c. to Wor. Hs/Lid.4/KT.30.10.31. HYPOID AXLE OILS. With reference to your Roy.4/MG28.10.31. in which you quote the prices of Whitmores', Wakefields' and… | ||
| Scan214 | Inquiry regarding the danger of mixing Castrol No. 1 Gearease with Whitmore's Compound. | ||
| View original record | BY/MN. Mr. Hd. Hs. X1583. BY/Mtn17/N.26.11.31. We attach hereto copy of letter received from Messrs. C.C. Wakefield & Co. relating to mixing of Castrol No.1. Gearease with Whitmore's Compound. This is… | ||
| Scan215 | Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. regarding the mixing of lubricant compounds and a planned visit. | ||
| View original record | Copy. C.C.WAKEFIELD & CO.LTD., WAKEFIELD HOUSE, 30 & 32 CHEAPSIDE, LONDON E.C.2. Our Ref: CJC/RM. Your Ref. BY/Cgh5/G. 23rd.November 1931. Messrs.Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. For attention of R.W.Harvey… | ||