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Letter from Vacuum Oil Company Limited arranging tests for their new Mobiloil with a 40/50 HP engine.15th Feb 1935Box 145 \ 1  scan0140
Page two of a letter from Vacuum Oil Company, Ltd. regarding research and the supply of Mobiloil 'D'.21th Mar 1935Box 145 \ 1  scan0141
Testing and potential recommendation of a new oil, Mobiloil - Clearosol.21th Mar 1935Box 145 \ 1  scan0142
Questioning the necessity of oil type labels on engines, based on whether mixing recommended oils is harmful.9th May 1935Box 145 \ 1  scan0143
From Sg to Hs requesting a reply regarding a previous conversation with Russell Sharp.16th May 1935Box 145 \ 1  scan0144
Letter from Vacuum Oil Company regarding the analysis of Mobiloil 'D' samples from a test car after a 20,000 mile test.9th Sep 1935Box 145 \ 1  scan0145
Letter from the Vacuum Oil Company detailing the analysis of used Mobiloil 'D' from a Phantom III engine.15th Oct 1935Box 145 \ 1  scan0146
Letter from the Vacuum Oil Company regarding the analysis of oil deposits in an engine under test.27th Jan 1936Box 145 \ 1  scan0147
Letter to the Vacuum Oil Co. Ltd. regarding the test results of a new E.P. oil for hypoid axles.27th Jan 1936Box 145 \ 1  scan0148
Letter from an oil company regarding Mobiloil 'EP' test results for back axle recommendations.8th Jan 1936Box 145 \ 1  scan0149
Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. confirming the satisfactory performance of Vacuum 'E.P. Mobiloil' in a 600-hour bearing test.7th Jan 1936Box 145 \ 1  scan0150
Request for two new Jaeger Revolution Counters for the No. 30 Car Unit Bed as the current ones are old and unreliable.29th Jan 1936Box 145 \ 1  scan0151
Letter from Vacuum Oil Company regarding the testing and performance of Mobiloil 'EP'.30th Jan 1936Box 145 \ 1  scan0152
Letter to The Vacuum Oil Co. Ltd. regarding test results of their EP oil, noting issues with sludge formation.31th Jan 1936Box 145 \ 1  scan0153
Letter from Vacuum Oil Company Limited regarding the performance and modification of Mobiloil 'EP' for back axles.11th Feb 1936Box 145 \ 1  scan0154
Letter from the Vacuum Oil Company regarding the mixture of Mobiloil and Castrol, and enclosing friction test results for Clearosol engine oils.17th Feb 1936Box 145 \ 1  scan0155
Comparison table of test results for various grades of Mobiloil (Clearosol Process).1st Mar 1935Box 145 \ 1  scan0156
Comparing the oil types and fluid capacities for the Phantom II and Phantom III chassis.12th Feb 1936Box 145 \ 1  scan0157
Letter from Vacuum Oil Company Limited advising on suitable Mobiloil grades for 1936 models.20th Feb 1936Box 145 \ 1  scan0158
Letter from the Vacuum Oil Company enclosing a paper on the stability of certain solvent-treated oils.27th Mar 1936Box 145 \ 1  scan0159
Letter to the Vacuum Oil Co. Ltd. regarding a sample of E.P. oil supplied for Bentley back axle tests.3rd Apr 1936Box 145 \ 1  scan0160
Letter from the Vacuum Oil Company discussing the properties of Mobiloil 'EP' and comparative performance figures for other oil grades.6th Apr 1936Box 145 \ 1  scan0161
Letter to The Vacuum Oil Company Ltd. requesting viscosity charts for engine oils.21th Apr 1936Box 145 \ 1  scan0162
Enquiry into the availability of Mobiloil 'EP' Rear Axle Oil in France.5th May 1936Box 145 \ 1  scan0163
Returning a drum of Mobiloil EP Oil to the Vacuum Oil Company for examination.19th Jun 1936Box 145 \ 1  scan0164
Cooling tests comparing a Cadillac V-16 car to the Phantom III at Brooklands.24th Jun 1936Box 145 \ 1  scan0165
Comparing the fan performance and ratios of a Phantom III to a Cadillac, suggesting modifications for improved cooling.24th Jun 1936Box 145 \ 1  scan0166
Results of radiator tests on a Cadillac car at Brooklands, with comparisons to a Phantom III.24th Jun 1936Box 145 \ 1  scan0167
Comparison of the particulars for the Ph.III and Cadillac fans.18th Jun 1936Box 145 \ 1  scan0168
Performance and cooling test results for a Cadillac V-16 car at Brooklands.18th Jun 1936Box 145 \ 1  scan0169
Summary table of radiator test results conducted at Brooklands.28th Jul 1936Box 145 \ 1  scan0170
Enquiry for suitable engine oil for a 4 1/4 litre chassis in America.28th Jul 1936Box 145 \ 1  scan0171
Suitability and availability of Essolube and Mobiloil for Bentley cars in the United States.29th Jul 1936Box 145 \ 1  scan0172
Urgent internal memo requesting the order of a 5-gallon drum of Castrol XXL Oil for Mr. E.R. Hall's car.19th Aug 1936Box 145 \ 1  scan0173
Inquiry to the Vacuum Oil Company regarding the S.A.E. numbers for Mobiloil Arctic and Mobiloil BB.24th Aug 1936Box 145 \ 1  scan0174
Letter from Vacuum Oil Company Limited discussing Mobiloil equivalents to SAE grades.25th Aug 1936Box 145 \ 1  scan0175
Letter from the Vacuum Oil Company discussing engine oil viscosity and S.A.E. classifications for winter use.5th Sep 1936Box 145 \ 1  scan0176
Letter to The Vacuum Oil Co. Ltd. requesting the procurement of a 10-gallon drum of Mobiloil Arctic Special for testing.18th Sep 1936Box 145 \ 1  scan0177
Letter from Vacuum Oil Company Limited regarding the delivery of Gargoyle Mobiloil Arctic Special.2nd Nov 1936Box 145 \ 1  scan0178
Letter to the Vacuum Oil Company confirming the delivery schedule for Mobiloil Arctic Oil.3rd Nov 1936Box 145 \ 1  scan0179
Request to Vacuum Oil Co. Ltd. for a viscosity chart for 'Arctic Special' oil.10th Nov 1936Box 145 \ 1  scan0180
Letter to the Vacuum Oil Company questioning the suitability of a special grease for Bowden cables in cold weather.26th Feb 1937Box 145 \ 1  scan0181
Letter to the Vacuum Oil Company regarding grease sent for testing in cables.2nd Mar 1937Box 145 \ 1  scan0182
Letter from Vacuum Oil Company Limited about sending a free sample of Gargoyle Hypoid Gear Lubricant for testing.13th Mar 1937Box 145 \ 1  scan0183
Circular letter detailing the use of Gargoyle Hypoid Gear Lubricant for new axle designs.1st Mar 1937Box 145 \ 1  scan0184
From Vacuum Oil Company regarding the application and approvals of Gargoyle Hypoid Gear Lubricant.1st Mar 1937Box 145 \ 1  scan0185
Letter from Vacuum Oil Company regarding propeller shaft lubrication and the Phantom III instruction book.22th Mar 1937Box 145 \ 1  scan0186
Letter to the Vacuum Oil Company regarding the type of grease used for propeller shaft sliding joints.23th Mar 1937Box 145 \ 1  scan0187
Dispatch and packing of a 500°C Rudge Unit and its associated spares.25th Mar 1937Box 145 \ 1  scan0188
Requesting the repair and return of Pressure Gauge No. 72420.31th Mar 1937Box 145 \ 1  scan0189
The despatch of a Phantom III engine oil filter unit.14th Apr 1937Box 145 \ 1  scan0190
Letter to the Vacuum Oil Company requesting an opinion on silt found in an oil filter from a Phantom III car.14th Apr 1937Box 145 \ 1  scan0191
Letter from Vacuum Oil Company regarding the examination of a filter and enquiring about the use of leaded-fuel.15th Apr 1937Box 145 \ 1  scan0192
Request to install and wire up a charging and starting panel for No. 2c Bed.15th Apr 1937Box 145 \ 1  scan0193
Letter to the Vacuum Oil Company clarifying that a car's oil filter came from a vehicle that always used 'Ethyl' fuel.16th Apr 1937Box 145 \ 1  scan0194
Letter from Vacuum Oil Company providing seizing temperature figures for various grades of Mobiloil.20th Apr 1938Box 145 \ 1  scan0195
Letter discussing the analysis of a failed engine oil filter, its deposits, and potential causes for its collapse.27th Apr 1937Box 145 \ 1  scan0196
Letter confirming the use of leaded-fuel in a specific case.22th May 1937Box 145 \ 1  scan0197
Letter from the Vacuum Oil Company regarding the unsuitability of a back axle lubricant and the provision of an alternative oil for testing.22th May 1937Box 145 \ 1  scan0198
Letter to the Vacuum Oil Company Limited regarding the testing of a new 5-gallon drum of EP oil.26th May 1937Box 145 \ 1  scan0199
Letter from Vacuum Oil Company acknowledging receipt of a drum of Mobiloil 'EP' for testing and referencing an axle examination.27th May 1937Box 145 \ 1  scan0200
Letter to Mr Grylls requesting to arrange a visit to inspect a rear axle.7th Jun 1937Box 145 \ 1  scan0201
Letter closing signed by H Russell Sharp, with an additional note specifying a reply address for the Vacuum Oil Co Ltd.8th Jun 1937Box 145 \ 1  scan0202
Letter to The Vacuum Oil Co. Ltd. regarding a sample of gearbox oil from an ongoing test.8th Jun 1937Box 145 \ 1  scan0203
Letter discussing unsatisfactory test results of a Mobiloil EP sample, showing rusting on a steel bush and puzzling corrosion results.14th Jun 1937Box 145 \ 1  scan0204
Letter from Vacuum Oil Company regarding the return of various used and unused oil drums for testing purposes.16th Jun 1937Box 145 \ 1  scan0205
The return of Vacuum EP oils and the retention of one gallon for a dynamometer test.17th Jun 1937Box 145 \ 1  scan0206
The dispatch of Hypoid and E.P. gear oil and its subsequent return to the Vacuum Oil Co. Ltd.19th Jun 1937Box 145 \ 1  scan0207
Letter to O.T. Jones of Vacuum Oil Co. Ltd. regarding the return of oil consignments and testing of a new sample.19th Jun 1937Box 145 \ 1  scan0208
Letter from the Vacuum Oil Company regarding the testing and analysis of hypoid gear oils.21th Jun 1937Box 145 \ 1  scan0209
Telegram confirming the arrival of two gallons of Vacuum oil in Derby.24th Jun 1937Box 145 \ 1  scan0210
Telegram requesting an urgent supply of one gallon of Hypoid Lubricant.24th Jun 1937Box 145 \ 1  scan0211
Telegram received by telephone regarding two gallons of oil arriving in Derby.24th Jun 1937Box 145 \ 1  scan0212
Letter from the Vacuum Oil Company confirming the dispatch of Gargoyle Hypoid Gear Lubricant.24th Jun 1937Box 145 \ 1  scan0213
Confirmation of a telegram from the Vacuum Oil Company regarding an oil delivery.24th Jun 1937Box 145 \ 1  scan0214
Letter from Vacuum Oil Company Limited reporting on Mobiloil 'EP' test results.5th Jul 1937Box 145 \ 1  scan0215
Analysis of material deposits on a returned steel bush and a discussion of related testing procedures.13th Jul 1937Box 145 \ 1  scan0216
Letter from Vacuum Oil Company regarding the dispatch of a 5-gallon drum of Gargoyle Hypoid Gear Lubricant to France.13th Jul 1937Box 145 \ 1  scan0217
Letter to the Vacuum Oil Company enquiring about oil testing and gear lubricant recommendations.3rd Aug 1937Box 145 \ 1  scan0218
Letter from the Vacuum Oil Company Limited discussing the arrangements for an oil lubricant test on a Cornell Machine.4th Aug 1937Box 145 \ 1  scan0219
Letter from Vacuum Oil Company Limited regarding Gargoyle Hypoid Gear Lubricant and transmission lubrication recommendations.12th Aug 1937Box 145 \ 1  scan0220
Letter to the Vacuum Oil Company regarding the testing of two extreme pressure lubricant samples.12th Aug 1937Box 145 \ 1  scan0221
Request to despatch two 1-gallon tins of oil samples to O.T. Jones at Vacuum Oil Co.13th Aug 1937Box 145 \ 1  scan0222
Letter to the Packard Motor Car Company regarding lubricant issues with Hypoid Gears.31th Aug 1937Box 145 \ 1  scan0223
Letter to the Vacuum Oil Company regarding the testing of Hypoid gear lubricant samples.31th Aug 1937Box 145 \ 1  scan0224
The dispatch of a used gear oil sample from a 25/30 HP car to the Vacuum Oil Company.31th Aug 1937Box 145 \ 1  scan0225
Letter from Vacuum Oil Company acknowledging receipt of a used gear lubricant sample for laboratory testing.1st Sep 1937Box 145 \ 1  scan0226
Request to order two oil cans, a rubber air hose, and a pistol for 'No. 2. BED'.2nd Sep 1937Box 145 \ 1  scan0227
Letter from Vacuum Oil Company regarding test reports on two samples of Extreme Pressure Oil.10th Sep 1937Box 145 \ 1  scan0228
The concluding page of a letter to V.O.Co., Ltd.10th Sep 1937Box 145 \ 1  scan0229
Comparative analysis report for two samples, 'A' and 'B', detailing their physical and chemical properties.10th Sep 1937Box 145 \ 1  scan0230
Test report No.2 detailing measurements of torque, temperature, and wear over time at specific jaw loads.11th Sep 1937Box 145 \ 1  scan0231
Letter to the Vacuum Oil Company regarding test results for hypoid gear lubricant and its properties.11th Sep 1937Box 145 \ 1  scan0232
Letter from Mr. Grylls declining an invitation from the Vacuum Oil Company Ltd.15th Sep 1937Box 145 \ 1  scan0233
Letter from Vacuum Oil Company regarding the relative values of lubricants with and without sulphur.18th Sep 1937Box 145 \ 1  scan0234
Request to order a 50-gallon barrel of Mobiloil Artic for use on experimental cars.18th Sep 1937Box 145 \ 1  scan0235
Letter from Mr. W.A. Robotham regretting an invitation from the Vacuum Oil Company Ltd.20th Sep 1937Box 145 \ 1  scan0236
Letter to Vacuum Oil Co. Ltd. inquiring about the future availability of specific oil grades for instruction book updates.20th Sep 1937Box 145 \ 1  scan0237
Letter from the Vacuum Oil Company confirming oil types and pricing for the current year.22th Sep 1937Box 145 \ 1  scan0238
Letter from the Vacuum Oil Company detailing test results for various Hypoid Gear Lubricants.12th Oct 1937Box 145 \ 1  scan0239


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