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The testing of arriving oil from Vacuum Oil Co. Ltd.11th Aug 1920Box 144 \ 1  scan0052
Vacuum Oil Co. Ltd.5th Aug 1920Box 144 \ 1  scan0053
Letter to Vacuum Oil Co. Ltd. requesting a two-gallon oil sample for engine testing.4th Aug 1920Box 144 \ 1  scan0054
Seeking advice regarding correspondence with Vacuum Oil Co. Ltd.12th Aug 1920Box 144 \ 1  scan0055
Forwarding a letter received from Vacuum Oil Co. Ltd.11th Aug 1920Box 144 \ 1  scan0056
Letter from the Vacuum Oil Company regarding the supply of oil samples for engine testing.10th Aug 1920Box 144 \ 1  scan0057
Letter from Vacuum Oil Company Ltd. offering the services of their technical representative to visit and collaborate.10th Aug 1920Box 144 \ 1  scan0058
Letter from V.O.Co.Ltd. confirming the dispatch of Gargoyle Mobiloil samples for testing.10th Aug 1920Box 144 \ 1  scan0059
Correspondence and testing of oil from Vacuum Oil Co. Ltd.5th Aug 1920Box 144 \ 1  scan0060
Confirming a letter has been sent to the Vacuum Oil Co. Ltd.5th Aug 1920Box 144 \ 1  scan0061
Letter to Vacuum Oil Co. Ltd. requesting an oil sample for testing on engines.4th Aug 1920Box 144 \ 1  scan0062
Testing and potential use of Vacuum Oil versus Castrol oil and the company's reluctance to recommend it.15th Nov 1920Box 144 \ 1  scan0063
Comparison of engine starting tests using Prices' 'C' Oil and Castrol Oil.14th Dec 1920Box 144 \ 1  scan0064
Motor starter tests comparing performance with Prices 'C' Oil and Castrol Oil at various temperatures.11th Aug 1920Box 144 \ 1  scan0065
Concerns about grit found in Price's Belgraphine Grease affecting car parts.21th Apr 1921Box 144 \ 1  scan0066
Suitable lubricating oils for use in France.15th Oct 1921Box 144 \ 1  scan0067
Approved use of Vacuum Oil in cars, especially its availability in France compared to other recommended oils.24th Oct 1921Box 144 \ 1  scan0068
Difficulty in obtaining lubricating oils abroad.9th Nov 1921Box 144 \ 1  scan0069
Request to test new grease samples from Prices' Co. Ltd. for potential standardisation against the existing Duckham grease.8th Feb 1922Box 144 \ 1  scan0070
12-month lubricant supply proposal from the company Prices, weighing the special terms against potential quality risks.7th Feb 1922Box 144 \ 1  scan0071
Continued use of Prices Oil lubricants and the possibility of a twelve-month contract.10th Feb 1922Box 144 \ 1  scan0072
Comments on the properties and applications of various greases submitted for testing.13th Feb 1922Box 144 \ 1  scan0073
Lubricants for the Goshawk and 40/50 car models and the relationship with the supplier 'Prices'.13th Mar 1922Box 144 \ 1  scan0074
12-month lubricant supply agreement with Prices' Oil Co. for cars and the Goshawk engine.10th Mar 1922Box 144 \ 1  scan0075
Letter discussing suitable lubricating oils for cars in France, following piston seizures with a previous oil.23th Jun 1922Box 144 \ 1  scan0076
Analysing the costs and viability of selling Price's Oil in France.22th Jun 1922Box 144 \ 1  scan0077
Strategy for reselling engine and gear oil in France.22th Jun 1922Box 144 \ 1  scan0078
Chasing a response regarding a report on previously sent oil samples.8th Jul 1922Box 144 \ 1  scan0079
Requesting a reply regarding samples of oil sent for the sale of Prices' Oil in France.10th Aug 1922Box 144 \ 1  scan0080
Analysis of oil samples from Paris and advice regarding caution with new suppliers.22th Aug 1922Box 144 \ 1  scan0081
Seeking agreement on recommending the same oils for the 20 HP and 40/50 HP models.3rd Nov 1922Box 144 \ 1  scan0082
Letter from Prices' Company Limited inquiring about the suitability of their oils for the new 20 HP six-cylinder car.2nd Nov 1922Box 144 \ 1  scan0083
Querying the correct grade of Prices Oils to be used for the 20 HP car.6th Nov 1922Box 144 \ 1  scan0084
Renewal of a sales arrangement for Price's Lubricants for cars.8th Dec 1922Box 144 \ 1  scan0085
Possibility of a twelve-month contract for lubricants from Prices Oil.10th Feb 1922Box 144 \ 1  scan0086
Suitable lubricants for the Goshawk and 40/50 car models and the supply relationship with Prices.13th Mar 1922Box 144 \ 1  scan0087
Recommendation to renew the lubricant supply arrangement with the company 'Prices' for a further 12 months.18th Dec 1922Box 144 \ 1  scan0088
Faulty bearings and unsatisfactory oil in the 20-HP model due to deteriorated Prices Oil.12th Nov 1923Box 144 \ 1  scan0089
Oil performance, wear, and potential remedies for a 20HP 10,000-mile chassis.23th Nov 1923Box 144 \ 1  scan0090
Renewal of a contract for chassis lubricants with Price's Patent Candle Company.30th Nov 1923Box 144 \ 1  scan0091
Dissatisfaction with Price's Motorine oil and advising caution on future oil contracts.4th Dec 1923Box 144 \ 1  scan0092
Dissatisfaction with Price's lubricating oil and the testing of alternatives.18th Dec 1923Box 144 \ 1  scan0093
Lubricating oils and a new product called 'Zero Huile de Luxe'.18th Dec 1923Box 144 \ 1  scan0094
Responding to a complaint on Chassis No. 60-S-G regarding the use of an alternative oil.22th Dec 1923Box 144 \ 1  scan0095
Oil testing data and the receipt of a new 'Winter Huile de Luxe' sample from Price's.24th Mar 1924Box 144 \ 1  scan0096
Commercial and reputational implications of recommending alternative lubricating oils.4th Apr 1924Box 144 \ 1  scan0097
Proposal to recommend alternative lubricating oil brands to avoid reliance on a single supplier.5th May 1924Box 144 \ 1  scan0098
Inability to obtain import licenses for oil in France and the necessary action required by the manufacturers.23th May 1924Box 144 \ 1  scan0099
Letter concerning the dispatch of 'Huile de Luxe' oil to France, including a quote from Prices Co Ltd.30th May 1924Box 144 \ 1  scan0100
Letter from Hernu, Peron & Co. Ltd. regarding a delayed oil consignment at Boulogne customs.10th Jul 1924Box 144 \ 1  scan0101
Laboratory analysis of two samples of Amber Gear Oil, marked A and B.17th Oct 1924Box 144 \ 1  scan0102
Properties of lubricating oils, clarifying that chassis and gearbox oils are mineral, not compound.17th Oct 1924Box 144 \ 1  scan0103
Recommendation for lubricating and turning over engines for cars standing with coachbuilders.29th Dec 1924Box 144 \ 1  scan0104
Laboratory analysis report comparing the properties of Motorine 'C' and Vacuum BB oils.29th Dec 1924Box 144 \ 1  scan0105
Use of mineral oil versus compound oil, citing piston squawk issues on the 20 HP model.30th Dec 1924Box 144 \ 1  scan0106
Continued report page comparing oil types and recommending British suppliers.1st Jan 1925Box 144 \ 1  scan0107
Use of mineral oil to resolve piston squawks on 20 HP cars.1st Jan 1925Box 144 \ 1  scan0108
Typed memorandum regarding an unresolved customer car issue and the recommendation to use mineral oil.1st Jan 1925Box 144 \ 1  scan0109
The use of mineral oil in cars, addressing issues of acidity and 'squawks' in 20 HP models.1st Jan 1925Box 144 \ 1  scan0110
The difficulties arising from recommending a specific compound oil.1st Jan 1925Box 144 \ 1  scan0111
Laboratory report detailing the results of viscosity tests on various oils at different temperatures.29th Jan 1925Box 144 \ 1  scan0112
Graph showing the viscosity of Price's Motorine 'C' oil at various temperatures.24th Oct 1925Box 144 \ 1  scan0113
Test results and evaluation of Shell 'siper' light racing oil compared to other compound and fatty oils.24th Oct 1925Box 144 \ 1  scan0114
Internal query about the approved use of 'Prices Oleogene Oil' in 20-HP cars.21th Jan 1926Box 144 \ 1  scan0115
Use of Oleogene Oil to prevent cylinder rust and corrosion.26th Jan 1925Box 144 \ 1  scan0116
Recommending Wakefield's Castrol oil as an alternative to Prices oil due to superior availability, particularly in France.29th Jan 1926Box 144 \ 1  scan0117
Clarifying the permissible use of Prices Oleogene Oil in 20-HP chassis engines during the testing stages.2nd Feb 1926Box 144 \ 1  scan0118
Dispatch instruction for two tins of oil to be sent to Messrs. C.C. Wakefield.1st Feb 1926Box 144 \ 1  scan0119
Need for a complete analysis of Wakefields and Prices oil by an outside laboratory.1st Feb 1926Box 144 \ 1  scan0120
Chasing a laboratory report on Wakefields and Prices oils.2nd Feb 1926Box 144 \ 1  scan0121
Cover letter to Wakefield & Co. Ltd. sending a chemist's report on 'XL' Oil for their review and comments.24th Feb 1926Box 144 \ 1  scan0122
Report from the London Midland & Scottish Railway Co. comparing the properties of two oil samples, 'A' and 'B'.22th Feb 1926Box 144 \ 1  scan0123
Report comparing two oil samples, 'A' (Prices Motorine 'C') and 'B' (Wakefields 'XL'), based on a heat and viscosity test.27th Feb 1926Box 144 \ 1  scan0124
Request for the specification of Prices Motorine 'B' and 'C' oil.27th Feb 1926Box 144 \ 1  scan0125
Suitability of Duckhams Adcol oil versus the recommended Prices oil.27th Feb 1926Box 144 \ 1  scan0126
From ROY regarding Price's Company's response about the constituents of their 'Motorine' Oils, which they consider a trade secret.5th Mar 1926Box 144 \ 1  scan0127
Letter from a supplier discussing the composition and testing peculiarities of Motorine B and Motorine C oils.4th Mar 1926Box 144 \ 1  scan0128
The refusal of an oil supplier to provide a product specification.8th Mar 1926Box 144 \ 1  scan0129
Specification and analysis of Prices Oil.8th Mar 1926Box 144 \ 1  scan0130
Specification sheet for Prices Oil, detailing its physical and chemical properties.16th Mar 1926Box 144 \ 1  scan0131
Constituents of Price's 'Motorine' Oils and a proposed response.16th Mar 1926Box 144 \ 1  scan0132
Letter from Price's Patent Candle Company Ltd. commenting on the laboratory examination of Motorine C.15th Mar 1926Box 144 \ 1  scan0133
Testing and recommendation of alternative lubrication oils to 'Prices' oil.16th Mar 1926Box 144 \ 1  scan0134
Continued report comparing the availability and quality of various oils like Wakefields, Prices, and Vacuum.22th Feb 1926Box 144 \ 1  scan0135
Report from the London Midland & Scottish Railway Co. on the chemical analysis and examination of two oil samples.22th Feb 1926Box 144 \ 1  scan0136
Report page comparing the heat test results of two oil samples, 'A' (Prices Motorine 'C') and 'B' (Wakefields 'XL').10th Mar 1926Box 144 \ 1  scan0137
Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. refuting conclusions from an oil test report on Motorine 'C' and Castrol 'XL'.10th Mar 1926Box 144 \ 1  scan0138
Laboratory report and criticism on two different oils, labelled A and B.15th Mar 1926Box 144 \ 1  scan0139
The refusal of an oil supplier, Prices, to provide a specification for their lubricant.17th Mar 1926Box 144 \ 1  scan0140
Preferential terms for lubricants and the consideration of an alternative oil supplier.19th Mar 1926Box 144 \ 1  scan0141
Standardisation of Wakefield's 'XL' Oil as an alternative supply to Prices oil.16th Mar 1926Box 144 \ 1  scan0142
Alternative lubricating oils, including Price's, Wakefield's XL, and Shell Super Light.24th Mar 1926Box 144 \ 1  scan0143
Selection and testing of oils for car and aero engines.30th Mar 1926Box 144 \ 1  scan0144
Shell Super R and Duckhams as potential oil suppliers for the Air Ministry.20th May 1926Box 144 \ 1  scan0145
Inquiry to Prices Co. Ltd. for a light mineral oil for hydraulic shock absorbers with a low-temperature flow point.20th May 1926Box 144 \ 1  scan0146
Letter from Price's Patent Candle Company regarding an enquiry for a light mineral oil for a hydraulic shock absorber.21th May 1926Box 144 \ 1  scan0147
Extreme stress tests on hydraulic shock dampers, comparing their durability to 'Hartford' models.26th May 1926Box 144 \ 1  scan0148
Shock absorber and damper testing, focusing on oil viscosity and axle restraint.26th May 1926Box 144 \ 1  scan0149
Shock absorber oil performance, comparing different oils and analysing ride comfort tests.26th May 1926Box 144 \ 1  scan0150
Rear shock damper arrangement, detailing tests on movement and damping.26th May 1926Box 144 \ 1  scan0151


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