Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| Scan001 | The delayed testing of a Rotary Transformer for E.A. Claremont Esq. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 285a (150 H) (S.A. 200. 25-1-15) G. 0000. Wor/Mcr4/L24215. [Handwritten]: DW 45 Re Rotary Transformer for E.A.Claremont Esq. Order Office. 24.2.15. In reply to your memo GEA14/J23215, Mr Haldenby… | ||
| Scan002 | Plan showing the dimensions and calculations for a transformer's iron core, primary, and secondary windings. | ||
| View original record | X.1581 Plan showing dimensions of iron, primary & secondary windings - Transformer - (used on = 220/45v.) Top Diagram Dimensions: 3.81 cms 2.54 cms 3.49 cms 5.08 cms 14.15 cms 1.44 1.24 1.43 .35 Left… | ||
| Scan003 | Extract regarding the production testing of electrical apparatus and the acquisition of a transformer. | ||
| View original record | X.1581. Extract from EFC2/T19.8.19. X.1627 PRODUCTION TESTING OF ELECTRICAL APPARATUS A transformer will also be required but we have pne obtained from the Metallite, to which we are instructing… | ||
| Scan004 | Requesting the modification of a transformer for production testing of condensers. | ||
| View original record | To Wor.for Mr.Stokes. from EFC. X.1581 EFC6/T4.9.19. X1581 RE TRANSFORMER FOR PRODUCTION TESTING OF CONDENSERS. We are handing over to you a small transformer which was obtained from the Metallite… | ||
| Scan005 | Winding specifications for an auto-transformer used in the production testing of condensers. | ||
| View original record | EFC/T4.9.19. WINDING OF TRANSFORMER FOR PRODUCTION TESTING OF CONDENSERS. The transformer is to be wound as an auto-transformer, that is to say, one continuous winding, but with tappings giving 110,… | ||
| Scan006 | Calculations regarding the area of coils and clearance for a 220/450 transformer. | ||
| View original record | X 1581 17th Sep.t. 1919. X.1581 - 220/450 TRANSFORMER. With the gauges on the attached page, the area of coils = 2.62 x 9 (sq. ins) = 23.6 Area available = 3.49 x 11.4(sq. ins.) = 39.8 This allows a… | ||
| Scan007 | Urgent request to rewind a transformer for production testing of condensers. | ||
| View original record | S RR 255 b (200 T) (S F. 673. 22-5-19) G. 2376 To Mr. Stokes from EFC. EFC4/T17.9.19. X1581 RE TRANSFORMER FOR PRODUCTION TESTING OF CONDENSERS Will you kindly re-wind the above transformer to the… | ||
| Scan008 | Request for particulars of a transformer for testing insulating materials used in ignition coils. | ||
| View original record | X1581 EFC, from By. By5-P26.8½c. X.16271 -RE PRODUCTION TESTING. X.1109. X1581. I am rather anxious to have some method of testing thoroughly the insulating materials which we receive from time to… | ||
| Scan009 | Requirements for high-tension transformers needed for insulation testing. | ||
| View original record | X.1581. To Wd. from EFC. c. to Wd/Ms. c, to By. EFC8/T22.9.20. X.1109. - TRANSFORMER FOR INSULATION TESTING. X.2065. 1581. Mr. Royce is anxious that we develop the testing of insulating materials both… | ||
| Scan010 | Letter from Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Co. Ltd. declining to quote for a testing transformer. | ||
| View original record | X.1581 METROPOLITAN-VICKERS ELECTRICAL CO. LTD. Trafford Park, MANCHESTER. October, 1st. 1920. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Nightingale Road, DERBY. Wd/Ms18/FJ29.9.20. EL.T/GRL. Q.- 60623. Dear Sirs,… | ||
| Scan011 | Letter from The British Thomson-Houston Co. Ltd. declining to quote for high tension transformers. | ||
| View original record | X.1581 THE BRISISH THOMSON-HOUSTON CO. LTD. RUGBY. 5th Oct. 1920. ABR - Q.1954. Messrs. Rolls-Royce ltd., Nightingale Road, D E R B Y. Dear Sirs, High tension Transformers Yours ref Wd/Msl7/FJ29.9.20.… | ||
| Scan012 | Letter from The British Electrical Transformer Co. Ltd. acknowledging an enquiry for an insulation testing transformer. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 883A (300 T) (S.H. 159, 11-5-20) G. 2500 Copy. X.1581. THE BRITISH ELECTRICAL TRANSFORMER CO. LTD. HAYES. MIDDLESEY. ( 9th October, 1920. ) Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Nightingale Road, D E R B.Y… | ||
| Scan013 | Quotation from Foster Engineering Co. Ltd. for two single-phase oil-cooled transformers. | ||
| View original record | X.1581 FOSTER ENGINEERING CO. LTD. MordenWorks, Wimbledon, S.W.19. 2634. H.L.B. R.L.B. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Nightingale Road, DERBY. X.1109 Q.6367. 12th October, 1920. Wd/Ms2/FJ8.10.20. Quotation… | ||
| Scan014 | Quotation from The British Electric Transformer Co. for transformers for insulation testing. | ||
| View original record | X.1581 THE BRITISH ELECTRIC TRANSFORMER CO. Hayes, Middlesex. 18th October, 1920. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Nightingale Road, D E R B Y. Dear Sirs, X.1581 X.1109 re- Transformer for Insulation… | ||
| Scan015 | Continuation of a quotation from The British Electric Transformer Co. Ltd. outlining delivery and pricing terms. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- For delivery we estimate we shall require 6/8 months from date of receipt of order. This quotation is based upon the present current rate of wages and for every 1/- per week or equivalent… | ||
| Scan016 | Quotations for a transformer for insulation testing and suggesting alternative suppliers. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 293A 100 T. (S H. 159, 11-8-20) G. 2880 X.1581 To Hy. from EFC. c. to Wd/Ms. EFC2/T26.10.20. X.1109 - TRANSFORMER FOR INSULATION TESTING. X.1581 Further to our EFCS/T2.9.20, we have looked over… | ||
| Scan017 | Required capacity of 1/2 to 1 K.V.A. and listing two company addresses. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 216A 100 T. (S.H. 159. 11-8-38) G. S&Co contd. -2- EPC2/T26.10.20. Messrs. Mitchells, 188, Rye Lane, Peckham, S.E.15. Messrs. H.W. Sullivan, Winchester House, London, E.C.2. Please state that the… | ||
| Scan018 | Letter from W. Mackie & Co. clarifying they do not manufacture transformers in response to an enquiry. | ||
| View original record | X.1581. R.R. 256a (100 T) S.H. 89. 22-7-20) G 2769 W. Mackie & Co., 129,131, 133 Lambeth Road, London S.E.1. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. October, 28th, 1920. Wd/Ms3/FJ27.10.20. We are obliged for… | ||
| Scan019 | Letter from Mitchell's Electrical & Wireless Ltd. acknowledging an enquiry for High Tension Transformers. | ||
| View original record | X.1581 MITCHELL'S ELECTRICAL & WIRELESS LTD. 188, Rye Lane, Peckham, S.E.15. Wd/Ms5/FJ27.10.20. AWK. October, 29th 1920. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Nightingale Road, D E R B Y. Gentlemen, We thank you… | ||
| Scan020 | Quotation from Bowday & Co. for two oil-cooled transformers with variable secondary pressure options. | ||
| View original record | X.1581. Bowday & Co. Wd/Ms4/FJ27.10.20. FH/TQ4/P. 2a, Sydney Villas, Pelham Road, Wimbledon, S.W.19. 30.10.20 QUOTATION. --------- Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Nightingale Road, Derby. Dear Sirs, We… | ||
| Scan021 | Quotation from H.W. Sullivan for insulation testing transformers. | ||
| View original record | X.1581 H.W. SULLIVAN, 368 & 369 WINCHESTER HOUSE. LONDON, E.C.2. Your ref : Wd/Ms6/FJ27. Enc. 1 6th November, 1920. Dear Sirs, X.1109 Transformer for Insulation Testing. X 1581 I regret your enquiry… | ||
| Scan022 | Letter from Watson & Sons responding to an enquiry for a high tension transformer for insulation testing. | ||
| View original record | X.1581 WATSON & SONS. 43, Parker Street, Kingsway. TB/HN. Your ref. Wd/Ms2/FJ. LONDON. W.C. 2. 13th November, 1920. X.1581/ HIGH TENSION TRANSFORMER FOR INSULATION TESTING. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd.… | ||
| Scan023 | Specifications for a transformer used for insulation testing and observing 'Breakdown-voltage'. | ||
| View original record | X 1581 17.11.20. X.1109 - TRANSFORMER FOR INSULATION TESTING. X.1581. To be used for observing "Breakdown-voltage" of samples. Each test would last for a few minutes only. The area of samples under… | ||
| Scan024 | Responding to a letter from Messrs. Watson & Sons regarding a high tension transformer for insulation testing. | ||
| View original record | To Wd/Ms. from EFC. C. Wd. X 1581 EFC1/AT17.11.20. X.1581.HIGH TENSION TRANSFORMER. With reference to the letter of Messrs. Watson & Sons Of Sunic House, Parker Street, Kingsway, London, submitted to… | ||
| Scan025 | Procurement process and supplier quotations for an insulation testing transformer. | ||
| View original record | To Hy. from EFC. X.1581 EFC1/AT19.11.20. X.1109.-TRANSFORMER FOR INSULATION TESTING. X.1581. Previous to our note EFC2/T261020 we had had submitted to us copies of letters as follows:- 1. From… | ||
| Scan026 | Concluding the handover of correspondence for a particular matter. | ||
| View original record | EFC1/AT191120. Contd. We should be glad therefore if you would carry the matter on from this point, and any further correspondance from this dept. in connection with it will be sent to you only. EFC.… | ||
| Scan027 | Quotation from Mitchell's Electrical & Wireless Ltd. for two single-phase oil-cooled transformers and transformer oil. | ||
| View original record | X.1581 MITCHELL'S ELECTRICAL & WIRELESS LTD. 188, Rye Lane, Peckham, S.E.15. Wd/Ms5/FJ27.10.20. AWK.Q/1/F. 19.11.20 Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Nightingale Road, DERBY. Gentlemen, In reply to your… | ||
| Scan028 | Continuation page of a letter outlining guarantee, performance, and pricing terms, with alternative technical suggestions. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- November, 19th 1920. of your order implies that an increase in price should be made to correspond with any increase in the cost of material, or in the rates of labor. Guarantee. We will… | ||
| Scan029 | Quotation for an air-cooled transformer with an auto transformer regulated primary. | ||
| View original record | MITCHELL'S ELECTRICAL & WIRELESS LTD. 188, Rye, Lane, Peckham. S.E.15. Wd/Me5/RJ27.10.20. AWKQ/2/F. Messrs. RollsRoyce Ltd., DERBY. November, 19th 1920. QUOTATION for AIR COOLED TRANSFORMER With Auto… | ||
| Scan030 | Quotation from Watson & Sons for an oil immersed insulation testing transformer. | ||
| View original record | X1581 WATSON & SONS. LTD. 43, Parker, Street, Kingsway. London, W.C.2. Oil Immersed Transformer Your ref. Wd/Ms2O/FJ. TB/HN. 23rd. November, 1920. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited, Nightingale Road, D E R… | ||
| Scan031 | Comparison table of transformer quotations from various suppliers. | ||
| View original record | X.1581 - TRANSFORMER QUOTATIONS. 26.11.20. Firm. | Price. | Capacity. | Delivery. | Remarks. --- Met.Vickers Co.Ltd. | - | - | - | Cannot supply. B.T.H. Co. Ltd. | - | - | - | Cannot supply.… | ||
| Scan032 | Quotations and requesting the order of two transformers for insulation testing. | ||
| View original record | To Hy. from EFC. X 1581 EFC2/T1.12.20. X.1851 1581 - TRANSFORMER FOR INSULATION TESTING. X.1109 We attach a table of the various quotations which have been given in connection with the two… | ||
| Scan033 | Purchase and cost of insulation testing apparatus. | ||
| View original record | X.1681 To R. from Hy. c. to CJ. Hy 6/DB10.12.20. X.1581 Re Insulation Testing Apparatus. -------------------------- X.1109 Mr. Clark has requested that we purchase two small transformers for… | ||
| Scan034 | Copy of a letter from Watson & Sons following up on a quote for an Oil Immersed Step Up Transformer. | ||
| View original record | X.1581 Copy of letter from Messrs. Watson & Sons, Sunic House, 43, Parker Street, Kingsway, London. W.C2. 13.12.20. Dear Sirs, X.1109.- X.1581.-TRANSFORMER. With regard to our letter of 23rd. ult., we… | ||
| Scan035 | Requesting an order for eight large batten lamp holders to be used for transformer insulation testing. | ||
| View original record | To Tolly . from EFC. X 1581 EFCl/T16.12.20. X.1109 [crossed out] X.1581 RE LAMP HOLDERS FOR LAMP BOARD FOR CONTROL OF TRANSFORMER FOR INSULATION TESTING. Would you kindly arrange to have ordered up… | ||
| Scan036 | Need to acquire a High Tension (H.T.) testing transformer for the works. | ||
| View original record | To Hy. from R. Copy to CJ. Copy to Wor. Copy to Hs. X.1881 R2/G23.12.20. X.1881. RE H.T. TESTING TRANSFORMERS. X.1109 With reference to your memo Hy6/DB10.12.20, certainly the works must manage with… | ||
| Scan037 | Letter requesting information and particulars for a small transformer for testing insulating materials. | ||
| View original record | X 1581 Hy6/DB301220. 30th December, 1920. Messrs. W.T. Glover & Co. Ltd., Trafford Park, MANCHESTER Messrs. Royce Limited, Engineers, Trafford Park, MANCHESTER. X 1581 X 1109 Dear Sirs, We are in need… | ||
| Scan038 | Letter from W. T. Glover & Co. Ltd. discussing testing transformers and voltage requirements for materials testing. | ||
| View original record | H.H. 886A (100 T) (S.H 7s8, 10-12-20) G. 2947 X.1581 W. T. GLOVER & CO. LTD. Trafford Park, Manchester. 5th Januarym 1921. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Nightingale Road, D E R B Y. X.1581 / X.1109 Dear… | ||
| Scan039 | Letter from Royce Limited discussing the specifications of a transformer and insulating materials. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 886A (100 T) (S.H) 798. 10-12-20) G. 2947 X.1581 ROYCE LIMITED. Trafford Park, Manchester. January, 19th 1921. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Nightingale Road, Derby. X.1581 X.1109 Dear Sirs, The… | ||
| Scan040 | Letter discussing the properties and testing of a new varnish for impregnating induction coils. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- Some little time ago we impregnated one or two of your induction coils in our standard compound, and from the remarks made to the wirter at the time by your Mr. Clark, Mr. Burton and Mr.… | ||
| Scan041 | From EFC to Hy. following up on the procurement of a High Tension (H.T.) Testing Transformer. | ||
| View original record | X.1581 To Hy. from EFC. EFC3/T28.4.22. X.1581 - H.T. TESTING TRANSFORMER. We should be glad to know if you have taken steps to obtain the transformer for the testing of insulating materials,… | ||
| Scan042 | Chasing up several overdue jobs for the Electrical Experimental Department. | ||
| View original record | To Hy/Jn. from EFC. Y158/ EFC2/T7.7.22. X. 2065 - RE WORK IN HAND FOR ELEC.EXPL.DEPT. We would like to remind you of the various little jobs you have in hand for us. Y158/ Some time ago we had some… | ||
| Scan043 | Order request for a single-phase oil-cooled transformer and transformer oil for testing insulating material. | ||
| View original record | Copy to EFC. COPY. X.1581. Re - Electrical - Experimental Dept. Testing of Insulating Material. Wd. from EJJ EJJ1/HC24.8.22. Please order from Messrs Mitchell's :- 1 - Single Phase Oil Cooled… | ||
| Scan044 | Fault and unexpected terminals on a transformer for testing insulating materials. | ||
| View original record | X.1581 To Hy. from EFC. EFC5/T30.10.22. X,1581 - TRANSFORMER FOR TESTING INSULATING MATERIALS We find on measuring the secondary resistance of this transformer that there appears to be a break between… | ||
| Scan045 | Letter from Mitchell's Electrical & Wireless Ltd regarding diagrams for a supplied transformer. | ||
| View original record | X.1581. MITCHELL'S ELECTRICAL & WIRELESS LTD WIRELESS INSTRUMENT DEPT & TECHNICAL SUPPLIES DEPT Telephone: New Cross 1540 & 1541. Telegrams: LONDON, New Cross 1540. Directors: F. L. MITCHELL. A. W.… | ||
| Scan046 | Wiring diagram for a 1 KVA single-phase transformer showing H.T. and L.T. connections. | ||
| View original record | T6 T5 T4 T3 T2 T1 T0 H.T. L.T. t1 t0 H.T. VOLTS 5,000 V ACROSS T2 T4 10,000 V " T1 T5 20,000 V " T0 T6 L.T. VOLTS 200 V ACROSS t0 t1 DIAGRAM OF CONNECTIONS FOR 1 KVA - SINGLE PHASE TRANS^R T.o. N^o… | ||
| Scan047 | Wiring diagram showing the connections for an insulation testing transformer. | ||
| View original record | X.1581 <-200 volts-> Primary .648 ω Total 8200 ω 1869 ω 1065 ω 1035 ω 1035 ω 1026 ω 2150 ω Secondary + T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 T6 ++ T7 +2500 -2500 <-5000-> <-5000-> <-10000-> <-10000-> <-20000 Volts-> X.1581… | ||
| Scan048 | Filing cover page with a laboratory reference number and a print room date stamp. | ||
| View original record | LAB 28 ROLLS-ROYCE, LIMITED PRINT ROOM 20 NOV 33 DERBY | ||
| Scan049 | Enquiry for a cutout and a choking coil to operate with a high tension transformer for the Experimental Department. | ||
| View original record | To Hy. from EFC. X1587 EFC3/T21.11.22. X.1581 - TRANSFORMER FOR EXPL. DEPT+ This is to confirm that you will enquire of Messrs. Cannings for a cutout suitable for use with the generator just received.… | ||
| Scan050 | List of approximate alternating voltages from a transformer and their applications in various testing procedures. | ||
| View original record | X1581 12.9.24. X.1531 - TRANSFORMER. APPROX. ALTERNATING VOLTAGES ACTUALLY USED ON VARIOUS OCCASIONS. Voltages. Circumstances 2 } 4 } Used for obtaining the impedance of the 6 } primary windings of… | ||
| Scan051 | Request to undertake the impregnation and baking of a testing transformer core. | ||
| View original record | X.1581. To Wor/Mr. Brock. EFC3/T17.9.24. RE TESTING TRANSFORMER. We are building a testing transformer from a transformer core which was handed to us, and it is desired that this core with the initial… | ||
| Scan052 | Data table detailing the configurations and output voltages for a testing transformer. | ||
| View original record | X 1581 25.9.24. RE TESTING TRANSFORMER. Condition. Position of tappings. Total No. Equivalent (expressed in Nos. of turns). of turns. nominal voltage. 1. 1. 1 .8 2. 2 2 1.6 3. 1,2. 3 2.4 4. 2,1,2. 5 4… | ||
| Scan053 | Data table listing conditions, position of tappings, total number of turns, and equivalent nominal voltage. | ||
| View original record | -2- Condition. | Position of tappings (Expressed in No. of turns). | Total No. of turns. | Equivalent nominal voltage 33. | 40,5,10,80. | 135 | 108 34. | 20,40,5,10,80. | 135 | 124 35. |… | ||
| Scan054 | Data table for transformer testing, showing tapping positions, total turns, and equivalent voltage. | ||
| View original record | 27.9.24. RE TESTING TRANSFORMER. Condition No. Position of tappings (Expressed in No. of turns). Total No. of turns. Equivalent nominal Voltage. 50. 90,15. 105 84 51. 90,15,15. 120 96 52. 40,90. 130… | ||
| Scan055 | Data table and schematic diagram for a tapped winding, detailing turn counts and corresponding voltages. | ||
| View original record | -2- Condition NO. | Position of tappings (Expressed in No. of turns) | Total No. of turns | Equivalent nominal voltage. --- | --- | --- | --- 78. | 10,20,40,90,15,15,15,45. | 265 | 212 79. |… | ||
| Scan056 | Requesting materials for winding an experimental testing transformer. | ||
| View original record | To Mr. Brock. from EFC. X 1581 EFC5/T29.9.24. X.1581 - TESTING TRANSFORMER. Would you kindly supply us, for the purpose of winding up an experimental testing transformer, to order No. 735, with o- (1)… | ||
| Scan057 | Calculations and specifications for a laboratory testing transformer. | ||
| View original record | EFC. X1581 5.2.25. LABORATORY TESTING TRANSFORMER. Assumed B = 7,500. Gross C.S. area = 8.75 sq." Nett C.S. area = 7.45 sq." Frequency = 50.7 ~/sec. Since E = (4.44 . Ø . f . T) / 10^8 Turns per volt… | ||
| Scan058 | Specification table for a testing transformer, detailing winding sections and voltages. | ||
| View original record | X1581 B.2.26. TESTING TRANSFORMER. Section. | No. of turns. | Arrgt. of winding. | S.W.G. | Nominal voltage. A | .2, 1, 2 | Starter motor Bar 2 in parallel. | | 1.6, .8, 1.6, 4.0 B | 5, 10 | 3 in… | ||
| Scan059 | Specification table for a tapped electrical winding, detailing the number of turns, wire gauge, and nominal voltage for each section. | ||
| View original record | Page: -2- TABLE DATA Headers: Section., No. of turns., Arrgt., S.W.G., Nominal voltage. Row 1: No. of turns: 90, S.W.G.: 13 1/4, Nominal voltage: 72 Row 2: No. of turns: 15, Nominal voltage: 12 Row 3:… | ||
| Scan060 | Table detailing specifications for coil windings by section, including the number of turns and nominal voltage. | ||
| View original record | -3- Contd. Section. | No. of turns. | Arrgt. | S.W.G. | Nominal Voltage. ---|---|---|---|--- G | 190 | | | 152 | 380 | | | 304 | | | | 456 H | 760 | | | 608 | 1520 | | | 1216 | | | | 1824 Total |… | ||
| Scan061 | Diagram of connections for a transformer switchboard. | ||
| View original record | TRANSFORMER SWITCHBOARD. DIAGRAM OF CONNECTIONS. V 1521 205V AC LAMPS. FUSE. + - LT TRANSFORMER. TEST. H.T. TRANSFORMER. REGULATING RESISTANCE 46B | ||
| Scan062 | Reverse of a document with a 'Print Room' stamp from Derby. | ||
| View original record | ROYCE LIMITED, PRINT ROOM 27 FEB. 1926 DERBY. | ||
| Scan063 | The magnetising flux density and stator currents of a variable frequency induction motor transformer. | ||
| View original record | X1581 28.10.29. VARIABLE FREQUENCY INDUCTION MOTOR TRANSFORMER. THREE PHASE STATOR TO SINGLE PHASE ROTOR. Magnetising flux density b = B sin(pt - qx) a travelling wave, in which p is the electrical… | ||
| Scan064 | Page describing the effect of low frequency on currents within a complete stator circuit. | ||
| View original record | -2- When this frequency is very low these currents will be stopped by the resistances in the complete stator circuit. E.FC. | ||
| Scan065 | Readings and observations for a variable frequency induction motor transformer with a three-phase stator to single-phase rotor. | ||
| View original record | V1581? 29.10.29. VARIABLE FREQUENCY INDUCTION MOTOR TRANSFORMER THREE PHASE STATOR TO SINGLE PHASE ROTOR. Readings taken with rotor at rest. Rotor. Stator. Amperes. Volts. Watts. Average Amperes. o… | ||
| Scan066 | Request to improve the accident proofness of an H.T. transformer by supplying an iron grid and a rubber mat. | ||
| View original record | X1581. EJJ. from EFC. EFC3/AD20.2.30. H.T. TRANSFORMER. In order to further improve the accident proofness of our H.T. transformer would you please arrange for us to be supplied with an iron grid… | ||
| Scan067 | Dynamometer testing of Havoline and Packard engine oils. | ||
| View original record | X1588 25th August 1910. Mr. Johnson. Report on Havoline and Packard Engine Oils. Havoline. Tested on dynamometer. Distance run - 10 miles. Power at 1500 r.p.m. - Very good. Power at 2000 r.p.m. -… | ||
| Scan068 | Extract regarding the satisfactory starting of an engine by hand magneto as on a Mercedes chassis. | ||
| View original record | Extract from FHR1/S21014 of 2/10/14. Mr O'Gorman says it is quite satisfactory if the engine is started by hand magneto as on Mercedes chassis. 1086 | ||
| Scan069 | To Mr. Johnson detailing the results of a rough test comparing De Dion Oil with the standard Prices B oil. | ||
| View original record | X1588 19th Sept, 1910. Mr. Johnson. Re De Dion Oil and attached. We have not the means at our disposal to run elaborate tests for the efficiencies of oils, but the following are the results of the… | ||
| Scan070 | Results of a De Dion oil test, its composition, and comparison with other oils. | ||
| View original record | R.H. 835a (100H) (P 355. 18.8.10) E.P. 785a. 24th Sept. 1910. Re De Dion Oil Test. C.J. and Mr. Barrington. 24/9/10 x 1099 RG/D24910 With reference to Mr. Barrington's report of the 19th. inst.… | ||
| Scan071 | Short typed memo regarding testing De Dion oil and future experiments. | ||
| View original record | 24th Sept. 1910 Re De Dion Oil. Col. and Mr. Barrington. (2) any other feature. Can we or they suggest a test that would show one oil better than another? We shall be making a series of long… | ||
| Scan072 | Lubricating oils for car engines, gearboxes, and axles, and requesting recommendations. | ||
| View original record | X 1588 EH. c. to Bn. EP/T7/F1.9.19. LUBRICATING OILS FOR CAR ENGINES AND FOR THE CAR GENERALLY. With reference to Mr.Royce's memo. to you R8/G27/8/19, we are at present using oils as follows :- Engine… | ||
| Scan073 | Current prices and usage of various lubricating oils for car and aero engines. | ||
| View original record | X1588 R.from Wd. c.to CD. c.to EH. c.to Na. c.to Mr.Hall (Lab). Wd1/NJ2.9.19. Re Lubricating Oils. Your note R2/G21/8/19. The following are current prices of the various high-class lubricants which we… | ||
| Scan074 | Cover note forwarding a letter from Messrs. Edgar Vaughan & Co. for necessary action. | ||
| View original record | Hs. x 1588 EP/HS4/017.12.19. Referring to the attached letter dated the 16th instant from Messrs. Edgar Vaughan & Co., will you kindly deal with this as necessary, and oblige. E.P. [Signature] | ||
| Scan075 | The testing of an oil sample from The Henzell Oil Co. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (FOUR LINES). Re. Messrs. Angus Sandersons. Wor We send you herewith letter from Messrs. Angus Sandersons,… | ||
| Scan076 | The adoption of 'Prices oils' and the postponement of further oil testing. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14 & 15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TELEPHONES: 1654, 1655, 1656 (GERRARD) TELEGRAMS: "ROLHEAD," REG, LONDON. Names and Indicating letter. Initial of person addressed. A Mr. ADAMS… | ||
| Scan077 | Letter from Edgar Vaughan & Co. Ltd. proposing a meeting to discuss practical tests for motor oils. | ||
| View original record | CONTRACTORS TO H. M. GOVERNMENT. MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS, RAILWAYS, SHIPBUILDERS, THE LARGEST ENGINEERING & TEXTILE FIRMS, ETC. TELEPHONE: CENTRAL 2937. CODE: A. B. C. 5TH EDITION. TELEGRAMS: 'COMPETE,… | ||
| Scan078 | To Mr. Hives regarding correspondence from the Central Oil Company about their motor oil. | ||
| View original record | Mr.Hives. ------------ X1588 Wd/CEA2/DK.8.1.20. Herewith original letter and P.C. from the Central Oil Company, regarding Superfine Motor Touring Oil which were addressed to Mr.C.Johnson. Will you… | ||
| Scan079 | Promotional letter from The Central Oil Company offering a sample of Superfine Motor Touring Oil. | ||
| View original record | SCIENTIFICALLY MADE GAS ENGINE OIL. TELEGRAMS, 'VISCOSITY, BRISTOL'. NAT. TELEPHONES 390 & 3049. CONTRACTORS TO CORPORATIONS, GAS & ELECTRICITY WORKS, COUNCILS Etc. SUPPLIERS TO HOME OFFICE and H. M.… | ||
| Scan080 | Declining to test HL Crane's Fine Motor Oils as they are pure mineral oils. | ||
| View original record | To Wd. From Hs. C.K. c. to H. X.1588 Hs1/LG9.2.20 HL Crane's Fine Motor Oils. With reference to attached, it appears from this letter that the oils they are offering are pure mineral oils. It has been… | ||
| Scan081 | Sales letter from The Graphite Oils Company Ltd. offering 'Suspensor' brand motor oil for testing. | ||
| View original record | TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: 'AMORPHOUS, GLASGOW.' TELEPHONE: 1759 BRIDGETON. TRADE MARK G OILS COMPANY LIMITED REGD. THE GRAPHITE OILS COMPANY LTD. Manufacturers of Graphite Oils, 'Suspensor' Brand Graphite… | ||
| Scan082 | Enquiry from Handley Page Ltd. concerning the use of oils on engines. | ||
| View original record | Hs. Exp.Dept. x1588 D/HP15/CW21720 re - enquiry concerning use of Oils by Messrs. Handley Page Ltd.. Will you please reply to the attached enquiry from BJ. in regard to the use of Oils on our engines.… | ||
| Scan083 | Correspondence with Mr. Handley Page about lubricating oil for aeroplane engines in India. | ||
| View original record | To W. from BJ. BJ1/S9.7.20. I attach copy of letter from Mr. Handley Page and my reply, in regard to lubricating oil for use in India on aeroplane engines. BJ. Attached: Copy of letter from H.P. dated… | ||
| Scan084 | Letter from Handley Page suggesting a new lubricating oil from Burmah Oil Co. for aircraft engines. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 355-2. 10M T-INSP. 846. 6-8-19. G. 2460. Copy Cricklewood, London, N.W.2. July 1st 1920. Ref:- M.D. Basil Johnson Esq. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd. 14 Conduit Street, W. Dear Johnson, I was speaking… | ||
| Scan085 | Letter to F. Handley Page concerning a delay in contacting Mr. Watson of the Burmah Oil Company due to works holidays. | ||
| View original record | (COPY) BJ2/S3.7.20 3rd July, 1920. F. Handley Page, Esq., Messrs. Handley Page, Ltd., Cricklewood, N.W. Dear Handley Page: With reference to your letter of the 1st instant, concerning Mr. Watson, of… | ||
| Scan086 | Letter from the Vacuum Oil Company regarding the forwarding of oil samples for testing purposes. | ||
| View original record | X1588 TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS VACUUM.PHONE.LONDON. WE DO NOT HOLD OURSELVES RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSSES OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM DELAY IN FILLING ORDERS CAUSED BY STORM, STRIKES, FIRE, DIFFERENCES WITH WORKMEN… | ||
| Scan087 | Offer from Sterns Ltd. regarding their AMBROLEUM gear oil and seeking an opinion before replying. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235a (100 T) S.H. 798, 10-12-20: G. 2948 Hs. from Wd. C. to E.P. X1588 Wd3/NJ15.4.21. Sterns Ltd. Royal London House, Finsbury Square, E.C.2. These people have written us (13th inst) stating that… | ||
| Scan088 | Forwarding correspondence from The British Oil & Turpentine Corporation Ltd regarding an Oil Testing Machine. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 23a (500 T) (S.D. 408. 28-4-17.) Bm. 2/156/13. X.1588. H.I. from Wd. c. to Hs. c. to EH c. to OG/GEA. Wd10/NJ18.5.21. X 1588 The British Oil & Turpentine Corporation Ltd., 55 & 56, Chancery Lane,… | ||
| Scan089 | Declining to test an unfamiliar oil from the Central Oil Company. | ||
| View original record | To CJ. from Hs. X1588 Hs3/LG28.5.21. RE. CENTRAL OIL COMPANY. With reference to attached letter from the above Company. We do not know this oil. We think it would be a waste of time to test it. We are… | ||
| Scan090 | Letter from Henry Wells Oil Co. promoting their 'Germ Process' Motoils. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: REGENT 878. 2 Enclos: Ref. "Gyp". 11, HAYMARKET, LONDON, S.W.1. Hs 3rd. June, 1921. X1588 Mr. Hives Dear Sir, You will be interested in "Germ Process" Motoils - the very latest in Oils -… | ||
| Scan091 | Letter from Sun Company of Canada submitting samples of oil and grease for approval. | ||
| View original record | UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED QUOTATIONS ONLY GOOD FOR ACCEPTANCE BY RETURN MAIL. ALL CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS ARE CONTINGENT UPON STRIKES, ACCIDENTS AND OTHER OCCURRENCES BEYOND SUN COMPANY'S CONTROL.… | ||
| Scan092 | Laboratory report detailing the results of an oil viscosity test. | ||
| View original record | X.1588 W.H. B. (100 T) (S.H. 798. 10-12-20) G. 2948 HS. H11/GLT 7.9.21. Laboratory. Re Oil submitted 5.7.21. Viscosity test. 130°F----- 596 secs.) 50 ccs. 212°F----- 86 secs.) The oil is no thinner… | ||
| Scan093 | Receipt and potential testing of Clynol 'C' Motor Oil samples from a customer. | ||
| View original record | X1588 BY/C8/H. 23. 9. 21. Chat. C. Hs. With reference to the 10-Gallon Drum and 1-Gallon Tin of Clynol "C" Motor Oil, which has been sent to us by Messrs J. and D. Hamilton, Ltd, Glasgow, will you… | ||
| Scan094 | Lubricating oil recommendations for Paris, discussing the unavailability of standard oils and considering alternatives. | ||
| View original record | X 1588 FR Hs. from EP. to Hr. Re Lubricating Oils. We are being pressed by Paris for definite recommendations re lubricating oils. We have replied in the usual manner recommending Prices "C" Motorine… | ||
| Scan095 | Chasing a reply regarding lubricating oils and forwarding a note from the Paris Depot. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from EP. c.c. to Hr. [Struck through] Re LUBRICATING OILS. We regret that we have not received any reply to our memo EP8/H7.10.21 re the above, and also that Hr. has not been able to arrange for a… | ||
| Scan096 | Unreliability of French lubricating oils and the proposal to standardize on Wakefield's Castrol and Vacuum oils. | ||
| View original record | RE. LUBRICATING OILS. E.M. for EP. Ps8/JP10.10.21. Reference your EP7/H7.10.21, in reply the first part of your reply practically sums up the situation. Standard French oils are unreliable and poor in… | ||
| Scan097 | Suitable lubricating oils for use in France and the recommended brands. | ||
| View original record | To EP. to su. from Hg. c. to Hr. X1558 Hsl/LG15.10.21. LUBRICATING OILS FOR FRANCE. X1588 x967 We cannot understand why it should be at all necessary to have a Works Committee to discuss this point.… | ||
| Scan098 | Customer's query about using Texaco engine lubricating oil for chassis 1662. | ||
| View original record | S/W. HS X1588 Bt2/EP/31.10.21. Re:- Lt. A.B.Shepherd-Cross. Chassis No. 1662. This owner came to see me this morning. He would be glad to know if you have any experience with an engine lubricating oil… | ||
| Scan099 | Requesting a copy of a report on the difficulty of obtaining lubricating oils abroad. | ||
| View original record | X1588 S/W. Hs. Sg9/BM/8.11.21. RE: DIFFICULTY IN OBTAINING LUBRICATING OILS ABROAD. As promised at the last Conference at Derby, I should be very much obliged if you would send me a copy of the memo… | ||
| Scan100 | Difficulty in obtaining lubricating oils abroad. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 5556-10M/T. S.H. 795/10-12-20. G. 2918 W/S X1588 Sg. from Hs. Hs3/LG9.11.21. X1588 X967 RE. DIFFICULTY IN OBTAINING LUBRICATING OILS ABROAD. Referring to your note Sg9/BM8.11.21. We attach… | ||
| Scan101 | Letter from Henry Wells Oil Co. concerning 'Germ Process' lubricating oils and an article in 'The Automobile Engineer' magazine. | ||
| View original record | "GERM-PROCESS" LUBRICATING OILS. Patented throughout the World. The "GERM PROCESS" GIVES 25% INCREASED LUBRICATING EFFICIENCY TO MINERAL OIL. SAVES FATTY OIL, MINERAL OIL AND FUEL. HENRY WELLS OIL CO.… | ||
| Scan102 | Letter detailing the dispatch of H.L. Engine oil and L.L. Gear oil to the Franco-Egyptian Company for testing purposes. | ||
| View original record | X1588 Re: OILS FOR TESTING PURPOSES. (FRANCO-EGYPTIAN COMPANY.) Hs. Ps10/JP.10/2/22. We are sending you in case No.1357; 4 Gallons. approximately, of oil for testing and report, made up as follows: 2… | ||
| Scan103 | Potential use of Shell lubricating oil, pending Mr. Royce's approval. | ||
| View original record | X.1588 Hs. Rg1/W13.3.22. RE. SHELL LUBRICATING OIL. X.1588 X.2189 With reference to our conversation this morning, I attach a copy of Lappin's note with respect to this matter. I explained to BJ. the… | ||
| Scan104 | Summary of a meeting with Shell-Mex regarding the testing of their lubricating oil for Aero and Car engines. | ||
| View original record | COPY OF LP4 - 27.2.22. Py. SHELL-MEX. I have to-day seen Mr. Collingham of the above Company in regard to our testing Sheel lubricating oil, summary herewith. 1. Shell people are willing to pay total… | ||
| Scan105 | Suitable lubricants for the Goshawk and 40/50 car models and the sourcing of oil supplies. | ||
| View original record | Roy. from EP. c. to Hs. X1588 EP10/H13.3.22. Re. LUBRICANTS FOR ROLLS-ROYCE CARS. X1588 X967 With reference to your ROY8/AG10.3.22, I would refer you to my memo EP/Thn7/H10.2.22, which deals with your… | ||
| Scan106 | Letter from Sir Arthur Duckham about a new lubricant and suggesting a sample be obtained for testing. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from E. c. to CJ. c. to BY. X.1588. E1/M15.3.22. RE NEW LUBRICATING OIL. X.1588. We send you herewith copy of a letter to Mr. Royce from Sir Arthur Duckham concerning a new lubricant. If you… | ||
| Scan107 | Providing a recommended response to inquiries about 'Miracle Oil'. | ||
| View original record | BP. from Hs. X1588 Hsl/LG20.6.22. MIRACLE OIL. X1588 Referring to the attached. We recommend that you reply to this letter as follows:- "We have had no expérience with Miracle Oil. We have had… | ||
| Scan108 | Laboratory report comparing the viscosity and flash points of l'huile 'M.13.5' and 'M9.5' against Prices' oils. | ||
| View original record | H.M. 238A (100 T) (E 13. 798. 10-12-40) G. 2047 X. 1588 ? Hs H12EA11722 Laboratory Re l'huile "M.13.5" corresponding to Prices Amber gear oil and l'huile "M9.5" corresponding to Prices Motorine "C"… | ||
| Scan109 | Internal enquiry regarding the experimental results of 'Miracle Oil' due to customer interest. | ||
| View original record | X1588 Ek17/GC.9.8.22. S/W. Hs. Re Miracle Oil. Will you kindly advise us if you have experimented with above oil, and if so, what are the results obtained. Several customers are enquiring and we wish… | ||
| Scan110 | Customer enquiries about 'Miracle Oil', which is considered a fake. | ||
| View original record | W/S C. from Hs.. X1588 Hs3/LG14. 8. 22. Referring to Bk17/GC9. 8. 22. We have also had several enquiries re, Miracle Oil. We attach the reply we recommend should be sent to customers. We consider that… | ||
| Scan111 | Suggested reply to a customer enquiry regarding the use of 'Miracle Oil'. | ||
| View original record | Reply as follows:- "We have had no experience with Miracle Oil. We have had numerous pamphlets and offers of free samples to test, but we have not considered it worth our while making any tests. We do… | ||
| Scan112 | Recommended standard reply to customer enquiries regarding 'Miracle Oil'. | ||
| View original record | W/S MK. from Hs. Referring to the attached. Below is the reply we recommend should be sent to customers asking for an opinion of Miracle Oil. "We have had no experience with Miracle Oil. We have had… | ||
| Scan113 | Oil testing communication from Shell-Mex Limited and a concluded arrangement with Price Company. | ||
| View original record | [Stamp: RECEIVED 27 SEP 1922 SH] X1588 Hs. from ROY. ROY15/MG/26.9.22 Attached is a communication from Shell-Mex Limited re testing Oil, with EP's comments thereon - with which I rather gather you are… | ||
| Scan114 | Request from Shell Mex Company to test lubricating oil for cars. | ||
| View original record | . ROY. re. SHELL OIL. We attach herewith letter we have received from the Shell Mex Company with regard to tests of Lubricating Oil for Rolls-Royce cars. You are of course aware of our attitude in… | ||
| Scan115 | Letter from Shell-Mex Limited requesting an engine test of their lubricating oils for the Rolls Royce car. | ||
| View original record | All communications to be addressed to the Company. Telegrams, 'SHELMEX.ESTRAND.LONDON' Telephone, REGENT 6635. [Royal Warrant Crest] BY APPOINTMENT SHELL-MEX LIMITED. SOLE DISTRIBUTORS OF SHELL & MEX… | ||
| Scan116 | Continuation sheet of a letter from Shell-Mex Limited regarding sending a representative to discuss a matter. | ||
| View original record | CONTINUATION SHEET No. 1. FROM SHELL-MEX, LIMITED. TO Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd. DATE 15th Sept. 1922. give you every facility and will, if you wish, send a special representative to wait on you, at… | ||
| Scan117 | Policy and impracticality of testing all submitted brands of oil, using Shell Mex as an example. | ||
| View original record | To B.J. from Hs. c. to Hr. Handwritten: X1588 Hs2/LG27.10.22. RE. SHELL MEX. Handwritten: X1588 X976 It is quite impossible for us to test and report on all the various brands of oil we have submitted… | ||
| Scan118 | Process of testing and returning parts. | ||
| View original record | contd:- -2- test and report on them, but unless we see some very real value in the part, we send it back by return. Hs. | ||
| Scan119 | Trial for 'New Process Oil' from Alex: Duckham & Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. & HL. from Rs. Sir Arthur Duckham, (whose brother is a member of Alex: Duckham & Co.Ltd., the oil people) has been in communication with Mr. Royce regarding the "New Process Oil", and is… | ||
| Scan120 | Request for a standardized response to customer inquiries about 'Miracle Oil'. | ||
| View original record | X1588 H8/TB/20.12.22 S/W Hs. from H. Re:- MIRACLE OIL. Could you let us have a brief paragraph containing the actual words we should use when a customer asks for our opinion of "Miracle" Oil? I want… | ||
| Scan121 | Follow-up request for information regarding 'Miracle Oil'. | ||
| View original record | X1588 H6/TB/4.1.23 S/W. Hs. from H. Re:- MIRACLE OIL. Re above, can you now let me have the information asked for in my H8/TB/20.12.22. H. [Stamp: RECEIVED JAN 5 1923] | ||
| Scan122 | Analysis of 'Miracle Oil' and its effects on valve wear, with a recommendation to test standard lubricating oil mixed with petrol. | ||
| View original record | W/S H. from Hs. X1588 Hs6/LG9.1.23. RE. MIRACLE OIL. We have analysed Miracle Oil and have found nothing about it that would justify the claims put forward by the makers. We have no reason to believe… | ||
| Scan123 | Efficacy and composition of 'Miracle Oil' and proposing wording for customer responses. | ||
| View original record | X1588 H1/TB/11.1.23 S/W. Hs. fr om H. Re:- MIRACLE OIL. I have your Hs6/LG9.1.23. As you do not give me the actual words we can use to customers, what do you say to the following:- " Our own tests of… | ||
| Scan124 | The effectiveness of 'Miracle Oil' and a suggested statement on its use. | ||
| View original record | W/S X1588 H. from Hs. Hs4/LG13.1.23. RE. MIRACLE OIL. X1588 I think the statement you suggest is too ambiguous. It leaves the customer in the same position. We suggest something on the following lines… | ||
| Scan125 | Claims and effectiveness of 'Miracle Oil' in preventing carbon buildup in engines. | ||
| View original record | X1588 H1/TB/15.1.23 S/W. Hs. from H. Re:- MIRACLE OIL. I do not want to trouble you with unnecessary correspondence, but I do want to get something comprehensive about this matter that can be used by… | ||
| Scan126 | Letter from Alexander Duckham & Co. Ltd regarding the adoption of a new process motor oil. | ||
| View original record | X1588 PLEASE NOTE NEW ADDRESS:- 30, WATERLOO STREET, BIRMINGHAM. ALEXANDER DUCKHAM & CO. LTD Manufacturers of Petroleum Products Head Office: 6, BROAD STREET PLACE, LONDON, E.C. 2. Works: PHOENIX… | ||
| Scan127 | Letter from Alexander Duckham & Co. Ltd. detailing oil test results from various motor manufacturers. | ||
| View original record | Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., -2- 27th.,February/23. These outstanding points have been confirmed both by Laboratory Tests and also by practical Bench and Road Trials by a number of well-known Motor… | ||
| Scan128 | Copy of test results comparing two different types of oil: 'New Process Oil' and 'Motorine 'C''. | ||
| View original record | Messrs.Rolls Royce Ltd., -2- 27th. February/23. -: COPY of TESTS :- Sp.Gr. Viscosity at 140°F. Setting Point. Cylinder deposit formed in the Test Engine. Carbonisation value by Laboratory method. New… | ||
| Scan129 | Advertisement for Alexander Duckham & Co.'s New Process Oil, detailing its benefits against heat and carbon deposit formation. | ||
| View original record | NEW PROCESS OIL. A remarkable development in Motor Oil, the result of our patient research to discover an oil which will resist the action of heat, must mean much to all users of Internal Combustion… | ||
| Scan130 | Letter arranging for a 6-month test of 20 gallons of oil on an experimental car. | ||
| View original record | X1588 Hsl/LGS.3.23. 8th. Mar. 1923. Messrs. Alex. Duckham & Co. Ltd., 30, Waterloo Street, Birmingham. Dear Sirs, Referring to your letter of the 27th. ult. If you will send us about 20 gallons of the… | ||
| Scan131 | Letter from Alexander Duckham & Co. Ltd regarding the supply of motor oil for testing on an experimental car. | ||
| View original record | X1588 PLEASE NOTE NEW ADDRESS:- 30, WATERLOO STREET, BIRMINGHAM. ALEXANDER DUCKHAM & CO. LTD Manufacturers of Petroleum Products Head Office: 6, BROAD STREET PLACE, LONDON, E.C. 2. Works: PHOENIX… | ||
| Scan132 | Requesting a requisition for New Process Motor Oil after receiving an invoice from Messrs. Alex. Duckham & Co. | ||
| View original record | X.1588 Hs. ROY/GEA10/FJ.3.5.23. We attach hereto copy of our memo.-ROY/GEA5/FJ.27.3.23, and would inform you that we have now received an invoice from Messrs.Alex. Duckham & Co., Birmingham for… | ||
| Scan133 | Receiving a cask of Adcol Motor Oil without instruction and requesting copies of requisitions in the future. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Hs. ROY/GEA5/FJ.27.3.23. We have received from Alex. Duckham & Co., Birmingham, 1 cask of "New Process" Adcol Motor Oil, and as we could trace no instructions to said firm to supply this oil, we… | ||
| Scan134 | Request to order one cask of 'New Process' Adcol Motor Oil from Messrs. Alex. Duckham for experimental purposes. | ||
| View original record | X1588 O.O. Mr. Alvey from Hs. Hs2/LG7.5.23. RE. NEW PROCESS MOTOR OIL (N.P.3.) With reference to your ROY/GEA10/FJ3. 5. 23. Will you please order for experimental purposes - 1 cask of 'New Process'… | ||
| Scan135 | Seeking confirmation regarding the practice of testing oils and charging suppliers for the service. | ||
| View original record | X1588 Hs. from ROY. ROY6/MG7.6.23 Tests of Oils. BJ has an idea that we have tested Oils and charged suppliers 15-20 Guineas for carrying out such tests, and I tell him that, to the best of my… | ||
| Scan136 | Advertising leaflet for Miracle Oil, an upper cylinder lubricant for petrol and benzol engines. | ||
| View original record | The Contracts & Works Supply Co., COMMERCE CHAMBERS, Parliament Street, Nottingham. SOLE AGENTS FOR MIRACLE OIL Which provides a system of Upper Lubrication for every kind of Petrol and Benzol… | ||
| Scan137 | Informational leaflet promoting 'Miracle Oil' and its benefits for the lubrication of internal combustion engines. | ||
| View original record | 2.—It absolutely prevents carbon deposit. No phase of automobile trouble compares with carbon formation on parts which are exposed to the combustion of the fuel mixture. This oil will help to remove… | ||
| Scan138 | Order form for 'Miracle Oil' to be sent to The Contract & Works Supply Co. in Nottingham. | ||
| View original record | MIRACLE OIL. ORDER FORM. To The Contract & Works Supply Co., COMMERCE CHAMBERS, PARLIAMENT STREET, NOTTINGHAM. Date ____________ 19 Please send me ________ quart ________ gallon of "MIRACLE OIL,"… | ||
| Scan139 | Order form from The Centaur & Works Supply Co. for Minerva Oil. | ||
| View original record | X1588 MINERVA OIL ORDER FORM The Centaur & Works Supply Co. ENGINEERS & MERCHANTS, NOTTINGHAM. "MINERVA OIL" | ||
| Scan140 | Inspection report on the use of 'Miracle Oil' as a petrol additive for Chassis No.3-PG. | ||
| View original record | X1588 To Hs. KJP1/H31.8.23. Memorandum No.5355. Sir Emsley Carr. - Chassis No.3-PG. Will you kindly let me have your remarks on the following extract from the above Inspection Report :- "Redstone… | ||
| Scan141 | Use of 'Miracle Oil' as a petrol additive for Sir Emsley Carr's Chassis No. 3-PG. | ||
| View original record | X1588 To KJF. from Hs. Hsl/LG4.9.23. Sir Emsley Carr - Chassis No.3-PG. Referring to your KJP1/H31.8.23. We have never made specific tests with Miracle Oil because we have never felt it has been worth… | ||
| Scan142 | Customer's inquiry about using 'Adcol' brand oil in their car, chassis number 55-S-8. | ||
| View original record | To HS. X1588 KJP1/H13.9.23. Memorandum No. 5378. Sydney T. Harrison Esq., May Place, Newcastle Staffs. Chassis No. 55-S-8. The following is an extract from Inspection Report No. 5378. ref:… | ||
| Scan143 | Letter from Alexander Duckham & Co. Ltd. regarding the composition and testing of 'NEW PROCESS' engine oil. | ||
| View original record | Y1588 ALEXANDER DUCKHAM & CO., LTD., TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT, MILLWALL E.14. 3, HAYDON ST., MINORIES, E.1. 'Phone- AVENUE 8122. SDB/MEG. 5th September 1923. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., DERBY. Dear Sirs,… | ||
| Scan144 | Analysis and suitability of 'ADCOL' OIL as a lubricant. | ||
| View original record | To KJP. from Hs. X1588 Hs3/LG12.11.23. "ADCOL" OIL. The 2 oz. sample of the above oil we received from Sp. was much too small a quantity for us to be able to test or even analyse. We therefore… | ||
| Scan145 | Performance of various lubricating oils and recommending 'Wakefields XL' for further testing. | ||
| View original record | To EP. from Hs. WOR HM. BY. RG. X1588 Hsl/LG15.11.23. LUBRICATING OILS. X1588 X47 Although we are testing Shell, Vacuum, Duckhams, and Wakefields oil, the one we have had the most experience with is… | ||
| Scan146 | Forwarding a copy of recommendations for lubricants to be used on Springfield-made chassis. | ||
| View original record | Hs. c.c. BY/Mr. Walker. X1588 EP1/H10.12.23. re. Lubricants recommended for Springfield made chassis. I attach hereto copy of Oyl/E-102323 re Springfield's recommendations of oils to be used, which I… | ||
| Scan147 | Service bulletin memo detailing a larger and modified list of recommended oils. | ||
| View original record | Oyl-E-102723 October 27, 1923. To. Mr. Southern CC Messrs Nadin - Harkness Bagnall Belnap Hulley Beaver Caswell Pollock From Mr. Olley MATERIAL FOR SERVICE BULLETIN. Re: Oils Recommended. We are now… | ||
| Scan148 | Recommendations for lubricants for the gearbox, steering box, water pump, and pressure gun. | ||
| View original record | CyLE-102723. -2- October 27, 1923. (2). contd. If in very cold weather difficulty is met with in sliding the gears when the gearbox is cold, dilute the oil in the gear -box with one quart of engine… | ||
| Scan149 | Request from Alexander Duckham & Co. for an endorsement of their Adcol oil, and the proposed refusal. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from ROY. C. to EP. X1588 ROY19/MG17.12.23 Messrs. Alexander Duckham & Co, Broad Street Place, London E.C.2 write:- "We understand from our Birmingham District Manager that your "experimental… | ||
| Scan150 | Dissatisfaction with Price's lubricating oil and plans to test alternatives. | ||
| View original record | ROY. from Hs. c. to EP. X/588 Hs2/LG18.12.23. LUBRICATING OILS. X.1588 X1583 X967 We are not at all satisfied with some of the recent results we have obtained with Price's Oil. There have been cases… | ||
| Scan151 | Complaint on Chassis No. 60-3-G and the consideration of an alternative to Prices Oil. | ||
| View original record | WOR. from Hs. X1588 Hs2/LG22.12.23. Re. Chassis No. 60-3-G - Burtt. X967 X1588 We return herewith correspondence in connection with complaint on the above car. The question of alternative oil is… | ||
| Scan152 | Attaching blueprints with particulars of tests taken on Ragosine oil. | ||
| View original record | To RG. from Hs. X/588 Hs4/LG16.1.24. RAGOSINE OIL. X/588 [struck through] X4591 We attach herewith two blue prints giving particulars of test taken on the above oil. Hs. See X4591 for blue print | ||
| Scan153 | Letter from oil refiners James White, Abbott & Co offering a sample of Glissade 'S' Brand motor oil. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE - HOP 2671 ESTABLISHED 1859. X1588 THE WHITE ABBOT TRADE MARK JAMES WHITE, ABBOTT & Co GLISSADE OILS & GREASES H.J.GLANVILLE. H.J.ABBOTT GLANVILLE. I.C.ABBOTT GLANVILLE. F.R.ABBOTT… | ||
| Scan154 | Lubricant sample called 'Petroyle' from Edward Joy & Sons Ltd, for testing purposes. | ||
| View original record | X1588. HS. from ROY. e to EP. ROY10/MG27.2.24. Messrs. Edward Joy & Sons Ltd, Leeds, write:- "Meanwhile, to form some small connection with your much "respected firm we should take it as a great… | ||
| Scan155 | Policy of recommending alternative oils versus selling a specific brand for profit. | ||
| View original record | X1588 WOR. from Hs. Hs1/LG3.4.24. RE. ALTERNATIVE OILS. X9240 X1588 We had anticipated being in a position to report on the above before now but we arranged that our tests on oils should be carried… | ||
| Scan156 | Customer's query about using Benzole fuel and Duckham's lubrication oil in a 20 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | X1588 PN2/DN/3.4.24. TO Hs. c. to EP., C. & Hn. FROM P.N. MR. ERNEST HUTTON, late of Vickers Ltd., has bought a new 20 HP Rolls-Royce chassis through the Car Mart and is having a closed type of body… | ||
| Scan157 | On carburettor float materials, benzol corrosion, and testing Duckhams oil for the 20 HP car. | ||
| View original record | To PN. from Hs. c. to EF. c. to G. c. to Hm. V1588 Hsl/LG.4.4.24. RE. ERNEST HUTTONS' 20 HP. CAR. X1588 /53 The float in the carburetter on the 20 HP. is made of brass, not copper. The 40/50 HP. has a… | ||
| Scan158 | Direct reply concerning alternative lubricating oil due to an absence. | ||
| View original record | X1588 To Hs.- from Wor. WorS/M23/4/24. Alternative Lubricating Oil. With reference to BJ16/H17/4/24, in view of Mr.Wormald's absence, will you please reply direct to BJ. on this subject, sending us a… | ||
| Scan159 | Query regarding a recommendation to modify the engine oil change interval from 5000 miles. | ||
| View original record | X1588. Hs. FP. BY11/H. 30. 4. 24. LUBRICATION. Pt. has written Sales, making a definite statement that the 5000 miles allowed in our Instruction Book before the oil is changed in the engine is too… | ||
| Scan160 | Proposing the use of alternative lubricating oils to avoid dependency on a single supplier. | ||
| View original record | X1588 To BJ. from Hs. To WOR. from Hs. Hs2/LG5.5.24. RE. ALTERNATIVE LUBRICATING OILS. X967 X1588 Our proposal is that we should recommend one or two brands of oil besides Prices. Our tests have gone… | ||
| Scan161 | The shipment of two 50-gallon drums of oil to a recipient in France. | ||
| View original record | Roy. from Hs. Y3588 Hs3/LG12.5.24. Will you please arrange to have - 1 50 gall. drum of Prices Huile de Luxe - and 1 50 gall. drum of Duckhams New Process oil sent to - Monsieur A. Trone, 25 Rue de la… | ||
| Scan162 | Difficulties obtaining import licences for oil being sent to France. | ||
| View original record | Mr. Alvey O.O. from Hs/Rm. Y1588 Y967/Y1588 Hs/Rm1/LG23. 5.24. We wrote to our representative in France and asked him to obtain licences to import the oil we are sending over there. We have today… | ||
| Scan163 | Cover note forwarding a letter from France to be taken up with Messrs. Alex. Duckham. | ||
| View original record | To AY. O.O. from Hs. X1588 Hs1/LG27.5.24. We attach herewith a letter we have received from our man in France. Will you please take this matter up with Messrs. Alex. Duckham. Hs. | ||
| Scan164 | Letter from Chateauroux, France to Derby regarding the receipt and use of Castrol engine oil. | ||
| View original record | X1588 Chateauroux, Indre. France. June 2nd, 1924. "Hs". DERBY. Re "Castrol" Engine Oil. On the 20th ult., we received a consignment of the above oil from Paris, addressed to us through the proprietor… | ||
| Scan165 | Responding to an enquiry about the use of Catlin Shale Products Company oil in cars. | ||
| View original record | W/S. BJ. 18 X1588 Rg8/W14. 7. 24 CATLIN SHALE PRODUCTS COMPANY. BJ/Py5/D7.7.24 As a result of enquiries I have made, I find that the position with regard to the above, is as follows:- We have no… | ||
| Scan166 | Customer's insistence on using Butterworth's oils for chassis 61-EL. | ||
| View original record | U. X1588 EP/HS12/T8.8.24. Hs. re 40/50 Chassis 61-EL. Serpell. An extract from memo No.6697 reference CRL/EP/26.7.24 reads as follows:- "One other point should be noted: i.e. the "owner insists on… | ||
| Scan167 | Requesting remarks regarding the use of Butterworth's oils on chassis 61-EM.Serpell. | ||
| View original record | X1588 EP/HS10/T18.8.24. Hs. re 40/50 HP.Chassis 61-EM.Serpell. With reference to EP/HS12/T8.8.24, giving an extract from memo Cr1/EP/26.7.24. relating to the use of Butterworth's oils. Will you please… | ||
| Scan168 | Declining to recommend Butterworths Oils due to a lack of experience. | ||
| View original record | To EP/HS. from Hs. X1588 Hs3/LG21.8.24. With reference to your EP/HS10/T8.8.24. We have had no experience with Butterworths Oils and therefore cannot recommend the use of same. Hs. | ||
| Scan169 | Letter from the American to the UK branch discussing Veedol and Fordol engine oils, their viscosity, and recommended usage. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE OF AMERICA, INC. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. X1588 Mr. E.W. Hives, Experimental Engineer, Rolls-Royce, Ltd., Derby, England. August 29, 1924. Dear Mr. Hives: Re: Veedol. Have just had a very… | ||
| Scan170 | Page 2 of a letter to Mr. Hives concerning the Tide Water Oil Company. | ||
| View original record | Mr.Hives. -2- August 29,1924. The Tide Water Oil Company is a large and reputable concern operating 4500 wells in Pennsylvania, and with very wide distribution in the United States. With kind regards,… | ||
| Scan171 | Letter discussing Veedol oil grades from the Tide Water Oil Company, their viscosity, and suitability for different markets. | ||
| View original record | Mr.E.W.Hives, Experimental Engineer, Rolls-Royce,Ltd., Derby, England. Dear Mr.Hives: Re:Veedol. Have just had a very interesting talk with Mr.Waerner, of the Tide Water Oil Company, makers of Veedol.… | ||
| Scan172 | Letter to Mr. Hives concerning the Tide Water Oil Company. | ||
| View original record | Mr.Hives. -2- August 29,1924. The Tide Water Oil Company is a large and reputable concern operating 4500 wells in Pennsylvania, and with very wide distribution in the United States. With kind regards,… | ||
| Scan173 | Table of physical characteristics for different grades of Veedol Motor Oil. | ||
| View original record | PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS VEEDOL MOTOR OIL. BRAND FORZOL ZERO LIGHT MEDIUM FORZOL HEAVY SPECIAL HEAVY EXTRA HEAVY Gravity 23 24.5 26.5 26.6 26.1 26.1 26.0 Flash 335 375 405 410 415 430 480 Fire 385 450… | ||
| Scan174 | To the Accounts Department to cancel an invoice for oil mistakenly sent to Monsieur A. Trone, which was for experimental cars. | ||
| View original record | Accounts Dept: C.C. from Hs. X1538 Hsl/LG20.8.24. Arrached herewith is an invoice which was sent to Monsieur A. Trone. The oil which was sent out addressed to Monsieur A. Trone was for use on our own… | ||
| Scan175 | Letter from Tide Water Oil Sales Corporation regarding Veedol oils and enclosed specifications. | ||
| View original record | X1588 TIDE WATER OIL SALES CORPORATION SALES DEPARTMENT ELEVEN BROADWAY NEW YORK REFINERY BAYONNE, N.J. September 2, 1924. Mr. E. W. Hives, Experimental Engineer, Rolls-Royce, Ltd. Derby, England.… | ||
| Scan176 | Laboratory report comparing the properties and test results of various oils. | ||
| View original record | Hs. By. BP. X1588 H17/EF23924. Laboratory. Name of Oil. Cold Set. Specific Gravity. Viscosity. 8°C. 57°C. 99°C. *Oxidation Test. *Coke Test.… | ||
| Scan177 | Update on actions being taken to resolve issues with lubricating oils. | ||
| View original record | X1588 To Hs. from BJ. BJ8/Hl.10.24. V740 X1588 LUBRICATING OILS. I attach a copy of UWBll/LH29.9.24. Can you please let me know what is being done in regard to overcoming the troubles mentioned? B.J. | ||
| Scan178 | Chasing a reply to a previous query about lubricating oils. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from BJ. BJ4/H14.10.24. LUBRICATING OILS. Are you yet able to send me a reply to BJ8/H1.10.24, enclosing a copy of CWB11/LH29.9.24 on the above subject? B.J. | ||
| Scan179 | Issues with stiff steering and faulty gearboxes on cars left standing, proposing a change from compounded oil to pure mineral oil. | ||
| View original record | COPY OF CWB11/LH29.9.24 to EJ. It is found that in many respects there is a considerable difference in the general running of our chassis, particularly the 20 h.p. as delivered from the Test… | ||
| Scan180 | Page 2 of instructions for vehicle maintenance, specifically jacking up wheels and tracking completion. | ||
| View original record | -2- every day, and once a week the back wheels should be jacked off the ground, and the whole of the running mechanism turned half a dozen times. A card should be attached to the chassis so that the… | ||
| Scan181 | Letter from Mineral Oil Products Ltd. following up on communications regarding lubricating oils for cars and aeroplanes. | ||
| View original record | Motor Exhibition Olympia Oct: 17-25. Our Stand No 383 MINERAL OIL PRODUCTS LTD. REPRESENTATIVES FOR UNITED KINGDOM OF TIDE WATER OIL COMPANY. TELEGRAMS: VEEDOL, AVE, LONDON. TELEPHONE: No. 1431 LONDON… | ||
| Scan182 | Page 2 of a letter from British Mineral Oil Products Limited requesting a meeting regarding VEEDOL lubricants. | ||
| View original record | 2. We understand that your Mr. Maurice Olley, Chief Engineer of the Rolls Royce Co. of America has written you recently on the subject of VEEDOL lubricants, and we shall be pleased if you will grant… | ||
| Scan183 | Letter declining to test new lubricating oil samples as the company is satisfied with the current ones. | ||
| View original record | X1588 HS4/LG. 17th. Oct. 1924. British Mineral Oil Products Ltd., Tide Water Oil Co., Finsbury House, London E.C.2. Dear Sirs, We are in receipt of your letter of the 14th.inst. We have no intention… | ||
| Scan184 | Responding to complaints by confirming gearbox and axle oils are pure mineral oils, not compound oils. | ||
| View original record | To BJ. from Hs. c. to CWB. c. to RF. c. to BY. c. to Wor. [Handwritten: X1588] Hs2/LGM7.10.24. LUBRICATING OILS. [Handwritten: X1588 X967] Replying to CWB11/LH39.9.24. We should like to point out that… | ||
| Scan185 | Recommendations for lubricating and periodically turning over engines for cars standing at coachbuilders. | ||
| View original record | Contd :- -2- We agree with the suggestion that cars standing in the Coachbuilders should be amply lubricated and the engine and transmission turned periodically. In our opinion, to do this daily would… | ||
| Scan186 | Letter concerning lubricant arrangements and the global use of Veedol oil for cars and aeroplane engines. | ||
| View original record | BRITISH MINERAL OIL PRODUCTS LTD. X1588 VEEDOL MOTOROIL DIRECTORS: SIR DAVID YULE, BT. SIR T. S. OATTO, BT. A. H. VIVIAN SMITH. JOSEPH J. MAXING (AMERICAN). EDWARD F. LAWDER. T. H. GRAHAM. WAC/EW… | ||
| Scan187 | Letter from British Mineral Oil Products Ltd proposing a trial for their aeroplane engine lubricants. | ||
| View original record | 2. We consider our claims are quite reasonable in this respect as your American friends have a favourable opinion of our lubricants, and in regard to aeroplane work in the United States of America we… | ||
| Scan188 | The delivery of four one-gallon tins of Caspar Oil to the stores. | ||
| View original record | Hs. X1588 BY/HM14/W.28.11.24. RE CASPAR OIL. ----------- We have sent into your Stores 4 one gallon tins of the above oil. For your information we attach hereto correspondence in connection with same.… | ||
| Scan189 | Persistent customer, Mr. E.S. Prather, and his interest in Caspar Oil for chassis 59.LM. | ||
| View original record | S/W. BY. Sg16/BW/29.9.24. Re: Mr. E.S. Prather - Chassis No. 59.LM. Referring to your BY23/H22.9.24. we wrote to the Customer on the strength of your memo as per the attached copy. We attach original… | ||
| Scan190 | Letter declining an offer to test Castor Oil for Chassis No. 59.LM due to other ongoing experiments. | ||
| View original record | Sg3/BW/24924 24th September, 1924. E.S. Prather, Esq: 42, Emmastraat, The Hague, Holland. Dear Sir, Re: Chassis No. 59.LM. Referring to your letter of the 11th instant, we regret not having replied… | ||
| Scan191 | Letter from E. S. Prather discussing the properties and blending process of Caspar Oil compared to Castrol. | ||
| View original record | Telephone 207 B. By/Sg/ H.22.9.24. Office of E. S. PRATHER, 42, Emmastraat, The Hague, Holland. 26th September 1924. Rolls-Royce, Ltd., 14-15 Conduit Street, London W.1. England. [Stamp: RECEIVED 29… | ||
| Scan192 | Letter from Marmon Automobile Company to a customer recommending the use of Caspar Oil. | ||
| View original record | MARMON AUTOMOBILE COMPANY OF NEW YORK, Inc. 1880 BROADWAY AT 62ND STREET TELEPHONE 5090 COLUMBUS NEW YORK IN REPLY REFER TO May 6, 1924 Mr. F. M. Prindle, 267 Fifth Avenue, New York, N. Y. Dear Sir:… | ||
| Scan193 | Testimonial letter from Marmon Automobile Company regarding their experience with Caspar Oil. | ||
| View original record | MARMON AUTOMOBILE COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. 1880 BROADWAY AT 62ND STREET TELEPHONE 5090 COLUMBUS NEW YORK November 22nd, 1923 IN REPLY REFER TO Caspar Lubricants. Inc., 315 West 47th Street, New York… | ||
| Scan194 | Lab report on Caspar Oil following a one-hundred-hour non-stop motor run. | ||
| View original record | New York Testing Laboratories 80 WASHINGTON STREET, NEW YORK CITY Sheet No. 1 Lab. No. X-15278 Report No. X-15280 Report on Caspar Oil during one hundred hours non-stop motor run Made for Caspar… | ||
| Scan195 | Test report from the New York Testing Laboratories summarizing the performance of Caspor Oil. | ||
| View original record | New York Testing Laboratories 80 WASHINGTON STREET, NEW YORK CITY Sheet No. 2 Lab. No. X-15278 Report No. X-15280 Summing up the above results, it is our belief that the performance of the Caspor Oil… | ||
| Scan196 | Technical paper discussing the benefits of blending castor oil with mineral oil to reduce crankcase dilution and contamination. | ||
| View original record | A BLEND OF CASTOR OIL WITH MINERAL OIL TO REDUCE CRANKCASE DILUTION AND CONTAMINATION It is undoubtedly true that various controllable factors in a motor, affect the rate of dilution and consumption… | ||
| Scan197 | Use and testing of mineral oil in cars to prevent rusting and engine issues. | ||
| View original record | X1588 EP. c. Hs. G. Wor. BY3/H. 29.12.24. ------------------ USE OF MINERAL OIL ON CARS. ------------------------- Referring to EP9/H. 19.12.24. with attached correspondence, which I return herewith,… | ||
| Scan198 | Use of Prices' engine oil and potential alternatives, noting the composition of compounded oil. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - BY3/H.29.12.24. Frankly, I do not understand why we should be worried at this stage, after using Prices' oil all these years, but it is evident either we have always had trouble without me… | ||
| Scan199 | The use of mineral oil versus standard compound oil, investigating its effect on piston squeaks in the 20 HP model. | ||
| View original record | X1588 To EY. from Hs. c. to EP. c. to Wor. Hs6/LG30.12.24. USE OF MINERAL OIL ON CARS. 2967 Referring to EY3/H29.12.24. We have not seen sufficient proof for us to recommend a mineral oil in… | ||
| Scan200 | Page 2 of a report comparing oil properties and providing recommendations on oil sourcing and fault handling. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- Fatty oil content - 'C' 4.7% 'BB' 0.80% Total acidity - 0.3% 0.17% Mineral acids - Negligible. Negligible. We have not experienced piston squawks on experimental 20 HP. cars, neither was… | ||
| Scan201 | Request to obtain viscosity curves for various oils at specified temperatures. | ||
| View original record | To Hl. from Hs/Rm. X1588 Hs/Rml/LG27.1.25. Will you please obtain viscosity curves for these three oils :- No.1. Sperm. No.2. Gas engine. No.3. Lard. at 10°C and 20°C. We should also like a viscosity… | ||
| Scan202 | Letter from Alexander Duckham & Co. Ltd requesting the results of trials for their new Adcol Process Motor Oil. | ||
| View original record | X15888 ALEXANDER DUCKHAM & CO. LTD Manufacturers of Petroleum Products Head Office: 6, BROAD STREET PLACE, LONDON, E.C. 2. Works: TABAQUITE, TRINIDAD, B.W.I. and DUCKHAM'S WHARF, LONDON, W. 6.… | ||
| Scan203 | Communication quoting an offer from Frank How & Company for a new, cheaper Aero Engine Oil and suggesting a trial. | ||
| View original record | X1588 Re. from ROY. c. to RV. c. to Hs. ROY5/AG2.2.25 Messrs. Frank How & Company, Trogen Wharf, Stratford London. E.15 write:- "You will doubtless have seen the announcement in "this week's copy of… | ||
| Scan204 | Letter to Alexander Duckham Ltd. regarding the results of tests on their Adcol New Process Motor Oil. | ||
| View original record | X1588 ? Hs7/LG. 9th. Feb. 1925. Messrs. Alexander Duckham Ltd., 30, Waterloo Street, Birmingham. Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr. H.I.Ingram. Adcol New Process Motor Oil. Referring to your letter… | ||
| Scan205 | Letter from Alexander Duckham & Co. Ltd regarding trials of their Adcol New Process Motor Oil. | ||
| View original record | X1588 ALEXANDER DUCKHAM & CO. LTD Manufacturers of Petroleum Products Head Office: 6, BROAD STREET PLACE, LONDON, E.C. 2. Works: TABAQUITE, TRINIDAD, B.W.I. and DUCKHAM'S WHARF, LONDON, W. 6.… | ||
| Scan206 | The use and availability of Toneline oil for Chassis 67-UE. | ||
| View original record | X1588 To Hm. from Hs. Hsl/LG29.4.25. T4117 X1588 Re. Chassis 67-UE - Sir Ralph Gore, Bt. Referring to BJ/Py3/D28.4.25 attached. Toneline oil was submitted to us by our Paris Depot because of the… | ||
| Scan207 | To a customer regarding the testing and approval of a new brand of oil he wishes to use. | ||
| View original record | X1588 To Hs. EWT/Hl/17.6.25. John Leeming Esq. Owlpen, York Drive, Bowden, Cheshire. Chassis No.GNK-53. The following extract from St's Inspection Memorandum No.8138, ref: St3/IN/16.6.25, is sent for… | ||
| Scan208 | Letter regarding Caspar Oil and a Mr. E.S. Prather, enclosing a reply and requesting comments. | ||
| View original record | S/W BY X1588 Sg.3/FP.15.7.25. Re: Caspar Oil - Mr.E.S.Prather. You will recollect that under cover of my Sg.16/BM.15.6.25, I sent you a letter, dated 15.6.25, which I suggested writing to him, and… | ||
| Scan209 | Letter from Elmer S. Prather encouraging the testing of Caspar Oil and detailing its positive performance. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. ELMER S. PRATHER, 18, RUE DE LONDRES, BRUSSELS. July 13th. 1925 Messrs.Rolls Royce Ltd. 14-15 Conduit Street, London W.l. England. Dear Sirs, Replying to yours of the 15th. of June reference… | ||
| Scan210 | Requesting the dispatch of two different types of oil as per Mr. Royce's wishes. | ||
| View original record | TO HS. FROM E. X15888 E2/M28.8.25. OIL FOR WW. Would you please send to WW. in accordance with Mr. Royce's wishes one 5 gal. drum of Price's Motorine 'C', and one 5. gal. drum of thin Shell oil, the… | ||
| Scan211 | Requesting the despatch of two types of oil to Mr. Royce for experimental purposes. | ||
| View original record | To BP. from Hs. c. to Mr. Chatwin. X.1588 Hs3/LG2.9.25. We are sending into the Stores :- 1 5-gall. drum of Motorine 'C' oil. 1 5-gall. " " Shell super-light xxxxx oil. Will you please despatch these… | ||
| Scan212 | Suitability of Adcol Oil for Chassis 57-RC. | ||
| View original record | W/s. Sg/Hd. from Hs. Y1588 Hs2/LG25.9.25. CHASSIS 57-RC. ADCOL OIL. With reference to the attached. We have run experimental cars satisfactorily on Adcol Oil. We see no reason why this customer should… | ||
| Scan213 | Issue of oil dilution with petrol in cold climates and the proposed scheme to trap it. | ||
| View original record | To CJ. from R. &. to BJ. Hs. X1588 R3/M13.10.25. DILUTION OF OIL WITH PETROL ETC. X.1588 X.985 This should only be bad in very cold climates, and where petrol is used wastefully. We are nedeavouring… | ||
| Scan214 | Query regarding a customer's views on Super-Shell Lubricating Oil for 'Silver Ghost' engines. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs. from H. X1588 H2/TB/20.10.25 One of our customers at Olympia asked us to ascertain particularly from you your views of Super-Shell Lubricating Oil for Rolls-Royce "Silver Ghost" engines. He… | ||
| Scan215 | Examination and testing of Shell super light racing oil compared to other compound oils. | ||
| View original record | HL. X1588 To EY. and HE. from R. c. to CJ. Hs. 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… | ||
| Scan216 | Testing super-Shell lubricating oil, detailing its efficiency and effect on engine noise. | ||
| View original record | W/S. To H. from Hs‡ X1588 Hs2/LG24.10.25. H2/TB/20.10.25. We have tested super-Shell Lubricating oil. It is a very thin oil and for that reason is better for efficiency. We would not like to recommend… | ||
| Scan217 | Examination of Caspar Oil in chassis 59-LM after extended use. | ||
| View original record | Hs. Sent to Hs. [Strikethrough] Sent to By. [Strikethrough] X1588 D/BP/WH2/OG 26.10.25 Re - Chassis 59-LM Prather Kindly note the following extract of a memo received from Sales Dept. which will no… | ||
| Scan218 | Official consent for customers to use Duckhams Engine Oil. | ||
| View original record | To BP. from Hs. V1588 Hs3/LGLG1.12.25. DUCKHAMS ENGINE OIL. With reference to the attached letter from Messrs. A. Duckham dated the 28th.inst. We wrote to Alex. Duckham & Co. some time ago. Our views… | ||
| Scan219 | Laboratory report on the properties of a treated castor oil sample used by the R.A.F., comparing it to a previous sample. | ||
| View original record | X1588 Hs/Mr Warwick. H12/EA7.1.25. Laboratory. Report No.L307. Re Sample of Treated Castor Oil as used by the R.A.F. Specific Gravity ----- 0.961 Mineral acid -------- Negligible. Total acid ---------… | ||
| Scan220 | Forwarding a proposal from British Mineral Oil Products Ltd. for their oil to be tested and recommended. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from BJ. X1588 BJ3/H19.1.26. British Mineral Oil Products Ltd. I attach a copy of Oy's letter to you of the 29th August, 1924. I received a letter from the British Mineral Oil Products Ltd.… | ||
| Scan221 | Letter from the American Chief Engineer to Derby regarding Veedol engine oil. | ||
| View original record | COPY. ROLLS - ROYCE OF AMERICA INC. Springfield, Mass. August 29, 1924. Mr. E.W. Hives, Experimental Engineer, Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. England. Re VEEDOL. Dear Mr. Hives, Have just had a very… | ||
| Scan222 | The rejection of Veedol oil based on its composition and Mr. Royce's preference for a compound oil. | ||
| View original record | To BJ. from Hs. X1589 Hs8/LG25.1.26. British Mineral Oil Products Ltd. VEEDOL. With reference to BJ3/H19.1.26. We get numerous requests to test out different oils marketed by various firms. Our usual… | ||
| Scan223 | The use of 'Veedol' straight mineral oil by an American company. | ||
| View original record | X1588 To Hs. From BJ. BJ10/H29.1.26. British Mineral Oil Products Ltd. "VEEDOL". With reference to Hs8/LG25.1.26, do you or EP. happen to know whether the American Company are using or advising their… | ||
| Scan224 | Alternative oils to 'Veedol' and the suitability of compound versus mineral oils for the American market. | ||
| View original record | To B.J. from Hs. X1588 Hs1/LG30.1.26. 'VEEDOL'. British Mineral Oil Products Ltd. BJ10/H29.1.26. Springfield recommend a large number of other oils alternative to Veedol. The last list we had from… | ||
| Scan225 | Covering memo from BJ to Hs enclosing correspondence regarding 'VEEDOL' oil. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from BJ. BJ7/H2.2.26. X1588 "VEEDOL". Thank you for Hsl/LG30.1.26. I attach for your information a copy of my letter to Mr. Olley of the 23rd December, 1925, a copy of Mr. Beaver's reply, and… | ||
| Scan226 | Letter inquiring if permission was granted to Veedol to reproduce a private internal letter for a booklet. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. BJS/H231225. 23rd December 1925. Dear Olley, The Veedol people recently sent us a booklet in which was reproduced what is apparently a letter from one department to another department of our… | ||
| Scan227 | Letter concerning the unauthorized reproduction and alteration of a personal letter by the Veedol Oil company in a booklet. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Springfield. January 19th, 1926. Mr. Basil Johnson. Dear Mr. Johnson, Mr. Olley has been discussing with me your letter of December 23rd 1925, BJ3/H231225, relative to a booklet which the Veedol… | ||
| Scan228 | Letter concerning the unauthorized publication of correspondence in a 'Veedol' booklet. | ||
| View original record | BJ5/H2226. 22nd February, 1926. Dear Mr. Smith, "VEEDOL". Amongst the letters in your booklet is included one from Mr. Olley, of the Rolls-Royce Company of America, to Mr. Hives, of our Experimental… | ||
| Scan229 | Pamphlet from Alex. Duckham & Co. Ltd. on their 'ADCOL NEW PROCESS MOTOR OILS'. | ||
| View original record | By. from Wd. c. to Hs. c. to Mx. c. to EP. c. to MS. X.1588 Wd5/NJ23.2.26. Alex.Duckham & Co.Ltd. I send you herewith a pamphlet published by this firm with regard to:- "ADCOL NEW PROCESS MOTOR OILS"… | ||
| Scan230 | Suitability of Duckhams Adcol oil compared to the recommended Prices compound oil. | ||
| View original record | X1588 To W.O.R. from Hs. Hs1/LG27. 2. 26. DUCKHAMS ADCOL OIL: X967 X1588 We believe we are right in saying that Duckhams Adcol oil is a straight mineral. Mr. Royce has always preferred a compound oil.… | ||
| Scan231 | Recommending not to investigate an oil from Three Arrow Oil Co Ltd as the claims for it are unreasonable. | ||
| View original record | To CJ. from Hs. X1588 Hs2/LG23.3.26. THREE ARROW OIL CO LTD. Referring to the attached ref. CJ1/E22.3.26. We do not recommend that we should investigate this oil. The claims for it are unreasonable.… | ||
| Scan232 | Selection and testing of oils for car and aero engines. | ||
| View original record | X1588 To Hs. BY. } FROM R. E. RG. } LE CANADEL. c. to CJ. BJ. Wor. OILS - CARS AND AERO ENGINES. Z.1583 X.967 Z.2465 X.1588 REGARDING CAR OILS. I have already approved Wakefields XL. as second… | ||
| Scan233 | Continued note to the Air Ministry regarding the consideration of oil suppliers. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- Air Ministry. I like the Shell Super R. Can we not get them to offer an equally good one that will suit us? Also Duckhams might be considered for England. R. | ||
| Scan234 | Shell-de-Luxe lubricating oil and a suggested third alternative. | ||
| View original record | S/H. X1588 Sg15/EH/7.4.26. Re: Lubricating Oil - Shell-de-Luxe. Enclosed please find memo from Pt. (Pt3/MH/22.2.26) which is self-explanatory. We believe 'R' recently suggested that we should have a… | ||
| Scan235 | Letter discussing customer claims about improved engine performance using 'Shell-De-luxe' lubricating oil and requesting an examination. | ||
| View original record | Sydney Box 1120 H, Pt. 3/MM/22.2.26. [Stamp: POST 1 APR 1926 RECEIVED] [Handwritten: Sg] Sg. (London). Several customers here are now using an engine lubricating oil known as "Shell-De-luxe", marketed… | ||
| Scan236 | Suitability of Shell-de-Luxe and Shell super-light engine oils. | ||
| View original record | W/S. To Sg. from Hs. SHELL-DE-LUXE. X1588 X1588 X976 With reference to Pt3/Mi22.2.26 attached to Sg15/BM7426. At the moment we are not in a position to recommend Shell-de-Luxe. The oil which Mr. Royce… | ||
| Scan237 | Recommendation of Shell-de-Luxe lubricating oil. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs. X1588 Sg/Ro.4/BM/13.4.26. Re: Lubricating Oil - Shell-de-Luxe. We thank you for your Hs6/LG12.4.26. and note that at the present time, you are not in a position to recommend Shell-de-Luxe.… | ||
| Scan238 | Use, recommendation and commercial arrangement for Tonneline lubricating oil. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from BJ. BJ1/H5.5.26. Copy to hs. (Struck through) X1588 LUBRICATING OILS. It was recently decided that as we could not get Price's oils easily, and could get Castrol everywhere, we might tell… | ||
| Scan239 | Continued memo from B.J. to Hs. describing a valued customer who doesn't request discounts. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from BJ. BJl/HA.5.26 (Cont'd.) -2- He is a splendid customer of ours and is of much value to us. He has never asked for any discount off the retail prices of our cars. B.J. | ||
| Scan240 | Requesting a reply to a previous communication about lubricating oil for cars. | ||
| View original record | X1588 Hs. EP/Thn5/H6.5.26. re. Lubricating Oil for Rolls-Royce Cars. We shall be glad to have a reply to our EP/Thn8/H12.4.26. re above, in order that we can reply to the memo from Paris on this… | ||
| Scan241 | Confirming the satisfactory performance and continued recommendation of Toneline lubricating oil. | ||
| View original record | To BJ. from Hs. c. to Hk. (Paris) c to EP X1588 Hs4/LG8.5.26. LUBRICATING OILS. BJI/HS.5.26 We agreed originally that Toneline oil was satisfactory to use on RR. cars. The several years experience… | ||
| Scan242 | Standardisation of Wakefield's XL lubricating oil as an alternative to Prices. | ||
| View original record | X1588 HS. EP/Thn8/H12.5.26. re. Lubricating Oil for Rolls-Royce Cars. With reference to the above and the resent standardisation of Wakefield's XL. oil as an alternative to Prices . We attach herewith… | ||
| Scan243 | Omission of 'Toneline' lubricating oils for France from Instruction Sheet No 521. | ||
| View original record | "EP" Derby. COPY. Ps36/VW10.4.26. re. Lubricating Oils for Rolls-Royce Cars. --------------------------------------- With reference to your Instruction Sheet No 521 we regret to notice you have failed… | ||
| Scan244 | From BJ to Hs. concerning correspondence with Sterns Ltd. and its enclosures. | ||
| View original record | X1588/ To Hs. from BJ. re Sterns Ltd. BJ22/E21/6/26 Would you kindly give the enclosed correspondence your consideration and communicate direct with Sterns? BJ. Enc. Copy of BJ13/E21/6/26 Letter from… | ||
| Scan245 | Letter to Messrs. Sterns Ltd. acknowledging their letter and referring the matter to engineers. | ||
| View original record | BJ13/E21/S/26 21st June 1926 Messrs. Sterns Ltd., Royal London House, Finsbury Square, E.C.2. Dear Sirs: We beg to acknowledge receipt of and to thank you for your letter of the 17th instant, Motor… | ||
| Scan246 | Letter from Sterns Ltd. detailing the physical test results of their lubricating oils for winter and summer. | ||
| View original record | CONTRACTORS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT. STERNS LTD. Chairman: THE RIGHT HONOURABLE LORD ATHLUMNEY, C.B.E. REFINERS OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS. ROYAL LONDON HOUSE, FINSBURY SQUARE, LONDON, E.C. 2. Telephone:… | ||
| Scan247 | Letter from petroleum refiners Sterns Ltd. regarding the submission of free testing samples. | ||
| View original record | CONTRACTORS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT. STERNS LTD., Chairman: THE RIGHT HONOURABLE LORD ATHLUMNEY, D.S.O. REFINERS OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS. ROYAL LONDON HOUSE, FINSBURY SQUARE, LONDON, E.C. 2. Telephone :… | ||
| Scan248 | Letter to an oil manufacturer requesting the oil's specification instead of a sample for testing. | ||
| View original record | BJ1/B11/S/26 11th June 1926 Messrs. Sterns Ltd., Royal London House, Finsbury Square, E.C.2. Dear Sirs: We beg to thank you for your letter of the 9th instant, 7/T. Our difficulty is that a very large… | ||
| Scan249 | Letter from Sterns Ltd. requesting their 'STERNOL WW OIL' be tested for inclusion on the approved list of lubricants. | ||
| View original record | CONTRACTORS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT. Telephone: CLERKENWELL 1875.* (4 lines). Telewriter: WALBROOK 584. All communications must be addressed to the Firm and not to individuals. STERNOL STERNS LTD.,… | ||
| Scan250 | Letter to Sterns Ltd. requesting details about their Sternol oil, its composition, cold test setting point, and distributors. | ||
| View original record | X1588 Expl: Dept: Hsl/LG. 22nd. June 1926. Messrs. Sterns Ltd., Royal London House, Finsbury Square, E.C.2. Dear Sirs, For the attention of H.Bell Thompson Esq. Your letters of the 9th. and 17th. have… | ||
| Scan251 | Letter from Sterns Ltd. to Rolls-Royce acknowledging their correspondence and advising of a delay. | ||
| View original record | X1588 CONTRACTORS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT. STERNS LTD., Chairman: THE RIGHT HONOURABLE LORD ATHLUMNEY, D.S.O. REFINERS OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS. ROYAL LONDON HOUSE, FINSBURY SQUARE, LONDON, E.C. 2. Telephone:… | ||
| Scan252 | Follow-up letter from Shell-Mex Limited regarding the global availability of their motor oils. | ||
| View original record | X1588 ALL OFFERS SUBJECT TO ACCEPTANCE BY RETURN OF POST UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. All communications to be addressed to the Company. Telegrams: 'SHELMEX, ESTRAND, LONDON.' Telephone. REGENT 6635.… | ||
| Scan253 | Letter to Shell-Mex Ltd. declining to undertake tests on their oils. | ||
| View original record | X1588 Hs8/LG. Expl: Dept: 1st. Sept. 1926. Shell-Mex Ltd., Shell Corner, Kingsway. W.C.2. Dear Sirs, Answering your letter of the 20th. ult. We are obliged to you for the list of countries in which… | ||
| Scan254 | Confirming the use of compressor oil for new shock dampers and sending a sample to the laboratory for analysis. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from Hs/Rm. X1588 Hs/Rm2/LG15.9.26. SHOCK DAMPERS. X235 In confirmation of our verbal conversation yesterday, we wish the new type shock dampers to be fitted with compressor oil. As we believe… | ||
| Scan255 | Laboratory report on the properties of a compressor oil sample, including specific gravity, flash point, acidity, and viscosity tests. | ||
| View original record | COPY. X1588 Laboratory. H12/EA22.9.26. BY. c. to Hs/Rm. Re. sample of Compressor Oil submitted by Mr. Robotham 17.9.26. X235 The above sample of oil has been examined with the following results :-… | ||
| Scan256 | Letter to the Vacuum Oil Co. Ltd. requesting a recommendation for oil for a hydraulic damper. | ||
| View original record | X1588 Expl: Dept: HS/Rn2/LG. 22nd. Sept. 1926. The Vacuum Oil Co. Ltd., Caxton House, Westminster, London S.W.1. X235 Dear Sirs, We wish to recommend one of your oils for filling a hydraulic damper… | ||
| Scan257 | Recommendation for shock damper oil for customer use in their hydraulic systems. | ||
| View original record | NW. from Hs/Rn. X1588 Hs/Rm1/LG27. 9. 26. SHOCK DAMPER - OIL. X235 With reference to your enquiry as to the oil which we shall recommend for customers use for re-filling their hydraulic shock dampers.… | ||
| Scan258 | Recommendations for customers regarding the maintenance and refilling of hydraulic shock dampers. | ||
| View original record | To Ry from Hs/Rn. c.c to BY/NHW. X1588 Hs/Rn/LG2.10.26. HYDRAULIC SHOCK DAMPERS. X235 As a result of further experience with hydraulic shock dampers, we now recommend that customers are advised not to… | ||
| Scan259 | Causes of gumming pistons, ranking various lubricating oils, and suggesting further tests. | ||
| View original record | /1588 To Hs. from R c. to BJ. Wor. R2/M11.10.26. RE. GUMMING PISTONS. X.3996 X.858 X.1588 X.304c It is difficult to understand why pistons become gummed if it is not dependent on heat. At the same… | ||
| Scan260 | Claim by Duckhams about their Adcol New Process 'RR' Oil and the decision on practical testing. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from ROY. X1588 ROY12/MG28.3.27 Duckhams claim that their Adcol New Process "RR" Oil (which has no connection with the Rolls Royce Company) is of sufficient interest to warrant a practical test,… | ||
| Scan261 | Test figures for Adcol New Process Oil 'RR', detailing viscosity, carbon, setting point, and flash point. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y For enclosure with ROY12/AG28.3.27 to Hs. Test figures - Adcol New Process Oil "RR" :- Viscosity at 40ºF. 8570 " 70ºF. 2143 " 140ºF. 255 " 200ºF. 85 " 250ºF. 50. Carbon ... ... ... 2.72… | ||
| Scan262 | Recommendation for Castrol XL oil over Adcol lubricating oil for a 20 HP Chassis. | ||
| View original record | BP. To Sg. from Hs. X1578 Hsl/LG23.5.27. X967 20 HP. Chassis No. GRJ-29. With reference to Sg/Cdr9/Hsl.5.27. Castrol XL. is recommended by us as an alternative to Prices oil. Although we know nothing… | ||
| Scan263 | Tests on steering lubricants and the efficiency of various oils to prevent tightening up. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs/Rn. c. to BJ. Wor. c. to E. DA. c. to BY. RG. c. to OY. X1588 Hs/RnL/LG27.8.27. STEERINGS. Y8430 We have been carrying out further tests on steerings. We find that a number of the… | ||
| Scan264 | Summary of tests on the lubrication of a worm and nut steering mechanism using different oils. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- it is not the only factor to be considered. Thus Iso-Vis is thicker than Amber gear oil but less efficient, Mobile 'E' thicker than lard or sperm, but has a considerably greater tendency… | ||
| Scan265 | Graph comparing the viscosity curves of different steering box oils at various temperatures. | ||
| View original record | Viscosity Curves STEERING Box Oils OIL TEMPERATURE IN C° TIME OF EFFLUX SECS Isovis Motorine B Motorine C Lard Oil Sperm Mobile E | ||
| Scan266 | Experiments on various lubricating oils for steering boxes, questioning the superior qualities of Price's Amber Gear oil. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from R. c. to BJ. Wor. RG. X1588 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… | ||
| Scan267 | Recommending the use of Amber A oil instead of Prices Motorine B.oil for the steering box. | ||
| View original record | Hs Ex Wo X1588 Mx3/T8.9.27 re Oil in Steering Box. Some time ago we recommended the use of Prices Motorine B.oil instead of C. for use in the Steering Box (C being the universal oil for use in the… | ||
| Scan268 | Confirming the recommended oil for the Phantom steering box, with an alternative. | ||
| View original record | To Mx. From Hs. c. to EY. Wor. c. to EP. Hm. X1538 Hsl/LG10.9.27. OIL FOR PHANTOM STEERING BOX. Tests carried out in the production Test Dept. and in the Expl: Dept: confirm that Amber 'A' should be… | ||
| Scan269 | Letter to Messrs. Bentley & Coley regarding the principles and methods of lubrication. | ||
| View original record | X1588. ELMSTEAD, WEST WITTERING, CHICHESTER. c. to Wor. Hs. Hy. Messrs. Bentley & Coley. at Royce Ltd. Manchester. 24th. Oct. 1927. Dear Mr. Bentley Coley. LUBRICATION. X.3806 X.726 X.1588 I think you… | ||
| Scan270 | Letter from F.H. Royce discussing lubrication methods for crane work and other slow-moving parts. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- Naturally crane work has to be lubricated with an oil can, but to prolong the feed and to prevent dirt entering I prefer to use a wick lubricator in important places: this has always… | ||
| Scan271 | Recommendation of Shell oil for Phantom and 20 HP cars. | ||
| View original record | to Cx. from Hs. X1588 Hs3/LG25.11.27. RE. SHELL OIL. With reference to Cxl/KB17.11.27 attached. The position is that it takes a tremendous amount of time before we can definitely recommend a certain… | ||
| Scan272 | Properties and application of various lubrication oils and greases, focusing on mineral versus compound oils and their effects on ball bearings. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from R. c. to BJ. HL. BY. X1588 c R1/M9.12.27. LUBRICATION OILS. X.1588 X.544 X.967 You will remember that I have always been in favour of oils rather than more or less stiff grease, the reason… | ||
| Scan273 | Lubricants for magnetos and an inquiry about the properties of liquid paraffin. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- [strikethrough]Bosch[/strikethrough] Bosch magnetos, and of some other people. We may find it advisable to fit some form of special lubricator in which pure paraffin-vaseline can be used.… | ||
| Scan274 | Properties and performance of different types of lubricating oils for engines. | ||
| View original record | N1588 o-to BJ. BY. Hs. Laboratory. H11/EA12.12.27. Lubricating Oils. - with respect to your memo. R1/M9.12.27. Relatively thin oils generally give better results even in engines with less accurate… | ||
| Scan275 | The lubricating properties and performance of paraffin base hydrocarbons in petrol engines. | ||
| View original record | 2. ---- The paraffin base hydrocarbons are good under less trying conditions, but it appears that they lack something for complete lubrication of a petrol engine - I should say this is due, as you… | ||
| Scan276 | Page from 'The ELECTRICAL REVIEW' detailing tests for high-grade insulating oils. | ||
| View original record | X.1588. File? OCTOBER 5, 1928. THE ELECTRICAL REVIEW. 553 Insulating Oils. Details of the Tests necessary to ensure the Essential Requirements of high-grade Insulating Oils. By ARTHUR GILES. WITH the… | ||
| Scan277 | Journal page detailing various testing procedures for oils and an article on international salesmanship. | ||
| View original record | 554 THE ELECTRICAL REVIEW. OCTOBER 5, 1928. Tests for Organic Acids.—Acidity in oils is generally due to partial decomposition of the oil, accompanied by the liberation of fatty acids, which act as… | ||
| Scan278 | Request for a comparative analysis of two used engine oil samples, one from a standard S.S. engine and the other from a Chrysler. | ||
| View original record | To HL. from hs/AJL. X1588 Hs/AJL1/LG6.4.29. ENGINE OILS. We are handing you herewith two samples of engine oil - one taken from a standard S.S. engine after 2300 miles, the other from a Chrysler car… | ||
| Scan279 | Request from Messrs. Duckham for the approval of their 'ADCOL' New Process Oil. | ||
| View original record | X1588 To Hs. from ROY. ROY3/MG27.4.29 Messrs. Duckham are still pressing us for approval of their "ADCOL" New Process Oil for use on Rolls Royce Cars, and state they now have the approval of: The… | ||
| Scan280 | Use of Vacuum BB oil as an alternative, as no tests have been conducted on Vacuum A oil. | ||
| View original record | To BP. from Hs. X1388 Hs1/LG29.4.29. X967 With reference to the attached. We have carried out no tests on Vacuum A. oil. Springfield recommend Vacuum BB. as an alternative oil and frequently when… | ||
| Scan281 | Stating no objection to the use of Duckham's oil. | ||
| View original record | X1588. D/BP. from Hs. Hs6/AD27.11.29. DUCKHAM'S OILS. With reference to attached, we have had sufficient experience with Duckham's oil to be able to say that there is no objection why this oil should… | ||
| Scan282 | Composition and use of 'Esso' super-fuel in cars. | ||
| View original record | X1588. Sèvres Copy to Mr Hives Ps20/RJ.18/7/30. Re: "Esso" and Rolls-Royce cars "Esso" is a mixture of benzol and petrol on an approx. ratio of 20 to 80. There may be other ingredients but we doubt… | ||
| Scan283 | Internal memorandum regarding 'Esso' and Rolls-Royce Cars, advising to say nothing on the matter. | ||
| View original record | S/W K1588 S/Sevres (Ps.) c. to W. Whr3/D23.6.30. Re: "Esso" and Rolls-Royce Cars. Ps20/RJ.18.6.30. I put this matter up to C. whose view is that we would prefer to say nothing. Whr. [Signature] | ||
| Scan284 | Customer's query about using Valrolene oil for the engine of chassis 62-RC. | ||
| View original record | RECEIVED [Clock face stamp with date 1931 FEB] . Hs. C. to EWT (2) X1588 Hd/WW12/KW2.2.31. Chassis No. 62-RC. F. Hancock Esq. We have received a Memorandum from Bt., No. 9779, dated the 30th January,… | ||
| Scan285 | Suitability of Valrolene oil for chassis No. 62-RC. | ||
| View original record | To Hd/WW. From Hs. X1588 Hs.1/MJ.9.2.31. Chassis No. 62-RC. F. Hancock Esq. Replying to Hd/WW12/KW2. 2. 31. We have had no experience with Valrolene oil, although it is one of the oils recommended at… | ||
| Scan286 | Clarifying that Messrs. Duckham has no authority to state their oils are approved, but their H.B.B. grease is approved. | ||
| View original record | ROY. c.Hs. Y1588 BY/EMA/J.24.6.31. With reference to your note ROY/GEA5/EB.22.6.31, will you kindly note that we have not given Messrs. Duckham any authority to state that their oils are approved by… | ||
| Scan287 | Laboratory report on a sample of 'ESSO' Motor Spirit. | ||
| View original record | COPY. X1588. To Hs/Mr. Hancock. From H1. HL2/AG.22.9.31. Laboratory. Report No. L2228. RE - SAMPLE OF "ESSO" MOTOR SPIRIT. Submitted 21.9.31. The quantity was too small for detailed examination. The… | ||
| Scan288 | Laboratory report detailing the results of a distillation test on a sample of 'Esso' (French) motor spirit. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Y1588 To HS/Mr. Henevck from HL. Hll/AGS.10.31 Laboratory. Report No.L2240. RE : SAMPLE OF "ESSO" (FRENCH) MOTOR SPIRIT. SUBMITTED 3.10.31. This sample was large enough to enable us to carry out… | ||