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Graph comparing the viscosity of 'Prices Motorine C' and 'Lovejoy Oil' at various temperatures.27th May 1926Box 144 \ 1  scan0152
Letter from Price's Patent Candle Company regarding a suitable oil for a hydraulic shock absorber.27th May 1926Box 144 \ 1  scan0153
Quotation from Price's Patent Candle Company Limited for Dashpot Oil.27th May 1926Box 144 \ 1  scan0154
From Price's Patent Candle Company detailing the specifications of Dashpot Oil S/O 514-B.27th May 1926Box 144 \ 1  scan0155
Letter to Price Patent Candle Co. Ltd. requesting a specific viscosity oil for shock absorbers.21th Jun 1926Box 144 \ 1  scan0156
Graph comparing the viscosity curve of supplied oil versus the required oil at different temperatures.5th Jul 1926Box 144 \ 1  scan0157
Internal request to order a 5-gallon drum of Lancastrine No. 91 from Prices Ltd.5th Jul 1926Box 144 \ 1  scan0158
Letter to Prices Candle Co. Ltd. requesting a 5-gallon drum of Lancastrine No.91 oil for practical testing.5th Jul 1926Box 144 \ 1  scan0159
Availability of specific motor oils for use in hydraulic shock absorbers.26th Oct 1926Box 144 \ 1  scan0160
Letter from Prices Patent Candle Co. Ltd. regarding the supply and suitability of Motorine E oil for Ford vehicles.25th Oct 1926Box 144 \ 1  scan0161
Letter from Price's Patent Candle Company Limited regarding supply issues and a change of representative for Motorine E in Derby.23th May 1927Box 144 \ 1  scan0162
Recommending Castrol XL oil for a 20 HP Chassis, model GRJ-29.23th May 1927Box 144 \ 1  scan0163
Letter requesting specifications for engine oils and discussing alternatives to prevent overoiling in 'New Phantom' engines.16th Aug 1927Box 144 \ 1  scan0164
And comparing the performance of various lubricating oils, including Mobile 'BB' and Motorine 'C'.8th Aug 1927Box 144 \ 1  scan0165
Properties and use of different lubricating oils for steering box experiments.29th Aug 1927Box 144 \ 1  scan0166
Pros and cons of different types of lubrication oils and greases, specifically regarding compound vs mineral oils and their bases.9th Dec 1927Box 144 \ 1  scan0167
Inquiry into the properties of 'liquid paraffin' as a potential lubricant for magnetos.29th Apr 1929Box 144 \ 1  scan0168
Recommendations and experience with Vacuum A and Vacuum BB oils.29th Apr 1929Box 144 \ 1  scan0169
Letter to C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. clarifying the branding of different engine oils.17th Jul 1929Box 144 \ 1  scan0170
Letter to an oil company regarding test results of their 'Motorine C' oil with a castor oil additive for use in hypoid rear axles.12th Nov 1929Box 144 \ 1  scan0171
Meeting with Price's Oil Company to discuss lubricants for hypoid axles.10th Jan 1930Box 144 \ 1  scan0172
Laboratory tests on Price's alternative hypoid axle oil for potential standardisation.4th Feb 1930Box 144 \ 1  scan0173
Standardisation of an alternative gear compound oil for Phantom II hypoid rear axles.17th Feb 1930Box 144 \ 1  scan0174
Search for and testing of alternative gear oils for hypoid rear axle gears.14th Feb 1930Box 144 \ 1  scan0175
Development and testing of an alternative oil for hypoid axles to replace Whitmore's Compound.4th Apr 1930Box 144 \ 1  scan0176
Rear axle failures on dynamometer tests due to lubricant issues.29th Apr 1930Box 144 \ 1  scan0177
The investigation, testing, and supply of a special gear compound from Messrs. Price following axle failures.27th May 1930Box 144 \ 1  scan0178
Letter from Price's Patent Candle Company detailing the chemical analysis and performance of their Special Gear Compound.24th May 1930Box 144 \ 1  scan0179
Report from Price's Patent Candle Company on the examination of a special gear compound, detailing the effects of water addition.24th May 1930Box 144 \ 1  scan0180
Results of compound testing in Phantom II gearboxes.11th Jun 1930Box 144 \ 1  scan0181
Use of Whitmore's and Prices lubricating compounds in Phantom II gearboxes and axles.12th Jun 1930Box 144 \ 1  scan0182
Change in the specification of Price's Motorine Amber A oil.24th Jun 1930Box 144 \ 1  scan0183
Proposed change to 'Motorine Amber A' oil from Price's Oils, outlining the testing requirements before approval.1st Jul 1930Box 144 \ 1  scan0184
Unsuitability of Prices Compound for Phantom II gearboxes due to electrolytic action.2nd Jul 1930Box 144 \ 1  scan0185
Sourcing a special gear compound from an English supplier to replace an American one.24th Jul 1930Box 144 \ 1  scan0186
Letter from Prices Patent Candle Co. Ltd. regarding a modified Special Gear Compound.23th Jul 1930Box 144 \ 1  scan0187
Testing a special oil from Prices as a replacement for Whitmores compound in a gearbox and axle.10th Sep 1930Box 144 \ 1  scan0188
Request for a comparative viscosity test on Price's 'A' and Wakefield's 'S' gear oils.3rd Oct 1930Box 144 \ 1  scan0189
Tests carried out on special hypoid rear axle oils.3rd Nov 1930Box 144 \ 1  scan0190
The testing and acceptance of a modified lubricant, Price's Motorine Amber 'A'.17th Nov 1930Box 144 \ 1  scan0191
Communication from Price's Patent Candle Company Ltd regarding the standardisation and improvement of Motorine Amber A lubricant.13th Nov 1930Box 144 \ 1  scan0192
Laboratory report on the properties of Price's Modified Motorine Amber 'A' oil.19th Nov 1930Box 144 \ 1  scan0193
Expediting tests on 'Price's Compound' lubricant as a cheaper alternative for back axles.10th Mar 1931Box 144 \ 1  scan0194
Letter from Madrid discussing the high cost of Whitmore No. O Compound due to the Spanish State Oil Monopoly.27th Feb 1931Box 144 \ 1  scan0195
Analysis of Price's and Wakefield's lubricating oils.24th Aug 1931Box 144 \ 1  scan0196
Requesting two 5-gallon drums of Wakefields XXL oil for testing as an alternative to the standard gearbox oil.23th Oct 1931Box 144 \ 1  scan0197
Requesting a comparative analysis of two different gearbox oils.30th Oct 1931Box 144 \ 1  scan0198
Laboratory examination and comparison of Castrol 'CXL' and Price's Amber 'A' oils for gear box and rear axle use.15th Mar 1932Box 144 \ 1  scan0199
Mileage report on 'XXL' oil testing in experimental department cars.24th Oct 1932Box 144 \ 1  scan0200
Suitability of Motorine oils from Price's Oil Company for various car models.30th Jan 1933Box 144 \ 1  scan0201
The relative merits of Shell and Motorine oils, detailing a customer's increased consumption with a competitor's oil.30th Jan 1933Box 144 \ 1  scan0202
Choice of oil for the 'Bensport' Chassis.8th Feb 1938Box 144 \ 1  scan0203
Extract from a letter by Price's Patent Candle Co. Ltd discussing the properties and application of their Motorine C de Luxe oil.8th Feb 1938Box 144 \ 1  scan0204
Table of viscosity values for three types of Motorine oil at various temperatures.3rd Feb 1933Box 144 \ 1  scan0205
Selection and testing of lubricants for the 1933 R.R. Chassis.3rd Feb 1933Box 144 \ 1  scan0206
Suitability of engine oils for the Bensport car.14th Feb 1933Box 144 \ 1  scan0207
To the laboratory requesting an analysis of a Mobiloil 'EP' oil sample for the Bentley hypoid rear axle.29th Jul 1933Box 144 \ 1  scan0208
Standardisation of Motorine 'C' as the lubricant for the 20/25 gearbox.23th Jun 1933Box 144 \ 1  scan0209
Booklet from Price's Oil on a Riley Car's 50,000-mile performance with Motorine C. de Luxe oil.30th Oct 1933Box 144 \ 1  scan0210
Thin oil to match Vacuum Arctic Oil, following a visit from Mr. Brooker of Prices' Patent Candle Co.24th Jan 1934Box 144 \ 1  scan0211
Letter from Prices Patent Candle Co. Ltd. detailing the specifications for Motorine C, D, and E lubricants.18th Jan 1934Box 144 \ 1  scan0212
Internal memorandum discussing the arrangement for supplying Price's and Wakefield's engine oils for new chassis.30th Jan 1934Box 144 \ 1  scan0213
Postscript memorandum discussing the continued use of lubricant labels on the chassis and the differing importance placed on this by various oil suppliers.6th Feb 1934Box 144 \ 1  scan0214
Supply, labeling, and pricing of a 50/50 blend of Price's and Wakefield's engine oils.6th Feb 1934Box 144 \ 1  scan0215
Previous recommendation on the relative importance of four oil companies for lubricants.7th Feb 1934Box 144 \ 1  scan0216
Policy on affixing oil labels to cars and the choice of lubricant suppliers.7th Feb 1934Box 144 \ 1  scan0217
Letter from Price's Patent Candle Company regarding delayed viscosity test results for Motorine C.8th Feb 1934Box 144 \ 1  scan0218
Letter from Price's Patent Candle Company Ltd. providing viscosity data at various temperatures.8th Feb 1934Box 144 \ 1  scan0219
History and use of lubricant labels.13th Feb 1934Box 144 \ 1  scan0220
Difficulties with Price's Company over the order of recommended lubricants for the Bentley Car.5th Apr 1934Box 144 \ 1  scan0221
Ordering of recommended lubricants for Bentley cars, specifically concerning Prices oils.7th Apr 1934Box 144 \ 1  scan0222
Letter to Price's Patent Candle Co. Ltd. recommending a thinner grade of oil for winter use, suggesting something similar to Mobiloil AF.25th Oct 1934Box 144 \ 1  scan0223
Letter from a supplier recommending 'Motorine M' lubricant for cold weather performance.26th Oct 1934Box 144 \ 1  scan0224
Letter from Price's Patent Candle Company Limited enclosing literature for Motorine M.26th Oct 1934Box 144 \ 1  scan0225
Testing thinner oils to improve cold weather starting on Bentley and 20/25 models.12th Nov 1934Box 144 \ 1  scan0226
Request to order various winter oils for use in experimental cars.13th Nov 1934Box 144 \ 1  scan0227
Request to order Price's Motorine 'M' and Single Shell oils for the Experimental Garage.20th Dec 1934Box 144 \ 1  scan0228
Urgent internal request to order and dispatch one gallon of Price's Amber 'B' Gear Oil.29th Oct 1935Box 144 \ 1  scan0229
Query regarding lubricant recommendations for the Phantom III chassis for an instruction book.10th Feb 1936Box 144 \ 1  scan0230
Comparing oil types and capacities for the Phantom II and Phantom III chassis.12th Feb 1936Box 144 \ 1  scan0231
To place an official order for Motorine 'C' oil from Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd.11th Mar 1936Box 144 \ 1  scan0232
The testing of a new back axle lubricant from a company called Prices.17th Aug 1936Box 144 \ 1  scan0233
Letter from Price's Patent Candle Company Limited regarding the supply of Motorine E.P. lubricant for back axles.21th Apr 1936Box 144 \ 1  scan0234
Letter to Price's Patent Candle Co. Ltd. requesting engine oil viscosity charts for oil consumption experiments.21th Apr 1936Box 144 \ 1  scan0235
Standardisation of rear axle lubricants and declining to test a new oil.21th Aug 1936Box 144 \ 1  scan0236
Oil filter sludge issues on the Phantom III car, recommending a switch from Price's to Castrol oil.21th Sep 1936Box 144 \ 1  scan0237
Oil sludge issues in the Phantom III chassis, comparing different motor oils.21th Sep 1936Box 144 \ 1  scan0238
Letter to Price's Patent Candle Co. Ltd. concerning oil sludge problems in Phantom III cars.24th Sep 1936Box 144 \ 1  scan0239
Page 2 of a letter arranging a meeting with technical representatives.24th Sep 1936Box 144 \ 1  scan0240
Letter from Prices Patent Candle Company regarding an oil sludge issue in Phantom III cars.26th Sep 1936Box 144 \ 1  scan0241
Letter from Price's Patent Candle Company Limited arranging a meeting for the following week.28th Sep 1936Box 144 \ 1  scan0242
Engine oil filter sludging on the Phantom III tappet mechanism, comparing Castrol and Prices engine oils.28th Sep 1936Box 144 \ 1  scan0243
Oil sludging issues in the Phantom III tappet mechanism, specifically concerning Price's oil.29th Sep 1936Box 144 \ 1  scan0244
Letter to Price's Patent Candle Co. Ltd. confirming the arrangements for Mr. Brooker's visit.30th Sep 1936Box 144 \ 1  scan0245
Letter from Price's Patent Candle Company Limited regarding a previous communication and a proposed visit.30th Sep 1936Box 144 \ 1  scan0246
Telegram regarding a proposed visit from Brookers to the Experimental Department.30th Sep 1936Box 144 \ 1  scan0247
Telegram received by telephone concerning arrangements for a visit to Brooklands.30th Sep 1936Box 144 \ 1  scan0248
Engine oil sludging issues in Phantom III cars, comparing the performance of Prices and Castrol oils.1st Oct 1936Box 144 \ 1  scan0249
Hydraulic tappets getting choked with sludge when using Price's Motorine 'C' oil.3rd Oct 1936Box 144 \ 1  scan0250
Inquiry about a trials car and instructions for using Castrol XL Oil.6th Oct 1936Box 144 \ 1  scan0251


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