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From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
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The return and exchange of Wakefield's Hi-press oil.18th Aug 1937Box 145 \ 2  scan0159
Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. requesting to borrow a hypoid gear for a lubrication exhibition.20th Aug 1937Box 145 \ 2  scan0160
Letter to E. Hives requesting a description for an exhibition catalogue and advising on delivery dates for the exhibits.20th Aug 1937Box 145 \ 2  scan0161
Letter responding to a request for axle gears, suggesting Packard or Cadillac assemblies as alternatives for inspection due to the enclosed nature of the Rolls-Royce design.25th Aug 1937Box 145 \ 2  scan0162
Request to send a pinion and crown wheel on a short-term loan to E.A. Evans at Wakefields Ltd.25th Aug 1937Box 145 \ 2  scan0163
Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd acknowledging a letter and advising of a staff members absence on holiday.26th Aug 1937Box 145 \ 2  scan0164
Arranging for a Crown Wheel and Pinion from a Phantom III rear axle to be sent for inspection.27th Aug 1937Box 145 \ 2  scan0165
Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. regarding a sample of Thio-Ether E.P. lubricant sent for testing.28th Aug 1937Box 145 \ 2  scan0166
Order for a 10-gallon drum of Castrol CW engine oil.31th Aug 1937Box 145 \ 2  scan0167
Acknowledgment of an order for E.P. Gear Oil from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Limited.30th Sep 1937Box 145 \ 2  scan0168
Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. regarding a crown wheel and pinion for an exhibition.31th Aug 1937Box 145 \ 2  scan0169
Letter providing specifications for a pair of Hypoid gears intended for a Science Exhibition.2nd Sep 1937Box 145 \ 2  scan0170
Delivery confirmation from C.C. Wakefield & Co. for 3 gallons of gear oil.28th Aug 1937Box 145 \ 2  scan0171
Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. (Castrol) acknowledging a letter regarding a pair of gears.3rd Sep 1937Box 145 \ 2  scan0172
Letter to an oil company regarding excessive sludge found in a gearbox after an endurance test.11th Sep 1937Box 145 \ 2  scan0173
Letter from C. C. Wakefield & Co. Limited acknowledging a request and a pending oil sample for examination.13th Sep 1937Box 145 \ 2  scan0174
Letter responding to a query about engine oil, explaining the process for identifying which brand was used when a car left the works.23th Dec 1937Box 145 \ 2  scan0175
Changes to the viscosity and naming conventions of Wakefield Oils.16th Feb 1938Box 145 \ 2  scan0176
Letter to an oil supplier requesting they label their oils by viscosity rather than trade name for customer clarity.21th Feb 1938Box 145 \ 2  scan0177
Letter to Mr. Grylls acknowledging his letter and arranging for a Mr. Massey to visit.22th Feb 1938Box 145 \ 2  scan0178
Letter to A. Limb, Esq., confirming a visit with Dr. Helmore.29th Apr 1938Box 145 \ 2  scan0179
Letter to W. Robotham confirming a visit on Thursday, May 5th, accompanied by Dr. Helmore.28th Apr 1938Box 145 \ 2  scan0180
Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. regarding the lower viscosity of Patent Castrol 'XXL' oil for use in gearboxes.29th Apr 1938Box 145 \ 2  scan0181
Page two of a letter from C.C. WAKEFIELD & Co. LIMITED regarding the suitability of a new oil for gear boxes.29th Apr 1938Box 145 \ 2  scan0182
Urgent internal memo requesting an order for 5 gallons of Wakefield's Shockol.24th Jun 1938Box 145 \ 2  scan0183
Laboratory report on the analysis of a used rear axle oil sample, detailing its composition and corrosive effects.2nd Jul 1938Box 145 \ 2  scan0184
Letter to C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. requesting an analysis of a Hi-press oil sample from a failed axle.5th Jul 1938Box 145 \ 2  scan0185
Requesting to forward a bottle of oil from an experimental rear axle to Messrs C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd.5th Jul 1938Box 145 \ 2  scan0186
Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. regarding a sample of Castrol Hi-press for laboratory examination.6th Jul 1938Box 145 \ 2  scan0187
Letter from a Castrol representative returning a copy of an inter-department communication.7th Jul 1938Box 145 \ 2  scan0188
Letter to Mr. Massey discussing a memo about lubricating oils for Diesel work and thanking him for sending the Hypoid.22th Sep 1938Box 145 \ 2  scan0189
Advice of despatch for Castrol Hypoy Gear Oil for hypoid rear axles.22th Sep 1938Box 145 \ 2  scan0190
Order and delivery of 'Hypoy' and 'Castrolite' oil.23th Sep 1938Box 145 \ 2  scan0191
Letter to C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. sending four samples of 'Castrolite' oil from a Bentley for analysis.23th Nov 1938Box 145 \ 2  scan0192
Requesting the dispatch of four oil samples to C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. for analysis.23th Nov 1938Box 145 \ 2  scan0193
Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. to G.A. Grylls regarding lubricant samples being too small.25th Nov 1938Box 145 \ 2  scan0194
Letter to C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. concerning oil samples collected in France and a future test.26th Nov 1938Box 145 \ 2  scan0195
Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. detailing the results of testing four used Castrolite oil samples.12th Dec 1938Box 145 \ 2  scan0196
Compliments slip from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. to S.H. Grylls.23th Feb 1939Box 145 \ 2  scan0197
Announcement for a meeting of The Institute of Petroleum's Lubrication Group to discuss a paper on high tension piston rings.23th Feb 1939Box 145 \ 2  scan0198
Comparison of BHP loss from gear churning between a plain direct drive and a fully geared gearbox.31th Mar 1939Box 145 \ 2  scan0199
Letter to C.C. Wakefield Ltd. sending a used sample of Castrolite oil for analysis.5th May 1939Box 145 \ 2  scan0200
Requesting the despatch of a used oil sample to C.C. Wakefield Ltd for research.5th May 1939Box 145 \ 2  scan0201
Request for information on a Castrolite oil sample used in a French Test Bentley.5th May 1939Box 145 \ 2  scan0202
Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. detailing the results of an oil analysis, comparing a used sample to standard Castrolite.15th May 1939Box 145 \ 2  scan0203
Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. giving an opinion on engine oil condition, viscosity, and petrol dilution.15th May 1939Box 145 \ 2  scan0204
Letter to C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. detailing the performance of an oil sample from an experimental car.23th May 1939Box 145 \ 2  scan0205
Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. requesting oil capacity details for 1940 models to prepare their Lubrication Index.14th Mar 1940Box 145 \ 2  scan0206
Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. to Bentley Motors requesting oil capacity information for 1940 models.14th Mar 1940Box 145 \ 2  scan0207
Thank you letter concerning a summary of general lubrication for the Bentley V and Corniche models.20th Mar 1940Box 145 \ 2  scan0208
Letter to Messrs. C. C. Wakefield & Co., Ltd. regarding the unavailability of 1940 Instruction Books due to the war.20th Mar 1940Box 145 \ 2  scan0209
Request to obtain a 50-gallon drum of Castrolite engine oil against two order numbers.27th Mar 1940Box 145 \ 2  scan0210
Letter to C.C. Wakefield Ltd. regarding the testing and approval of oil for new Hypoid bevel gears.27th Jun 1928Box 145 \ 2  scan0211
Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. regarding the supply of Castrol 'R' oil for testing on cars fitted with Hypoid Bevel Gears.20th Sep 1928Box 145 \ 2  scan0212
Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. regarding oil for Hypoid Bevel Gears and providing their New York office address.19th Nov 1928Box 145 \ 2  scan0213
Use and testing of a standard English oil for hypoid gears.20th Nov 1928Box 145 \ 2  scan0214
Request to order 2 gallons of Whitmores oil suitable for Hypoid gears.11th Nov 1928Box 145 \ 2  scan0215
Letter to Gleason Works concerning suitable lubricating oils for Hypoid Gears and arranging a test for 'Castrol R' oil.23th Nov 1928Box 145 \ 2  scan0216
Letter to C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. regarding the testing of 'Castrol R' oil in Hypoid bevel gears by the Gleason Co.28th Dec 1928Box 145 \ 2  scan0217
Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd confirming they will supply 5-gallons of CASTROL 'R' oil free of charge for testing on Hypoid bevel gears.1st Jan 1929Box 145 \ 2  scan0218
Confirming a reply has been received from Messrs. C.C. Wakefield & Co., Ltd., and advising of a visit by Mr. Limb and Mr. Evans.1st Jan 1929Box 145 \ 2  scan0219
Copy of a letter from C. C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. arranging a meeting date.31th Dec 1928Box 145 \ 2  scan0220
Hypoid axle test of Wakefield's 'Castrol' lubricant.21th Feb 1929Box 145 \ 2  scan0221
Letter to C.C. Wakefield Ltd. regarding an unsatisfactory report from The Gleason Co. on tests made with 'R' oil.22th Feb 1929Box 145 \ 2  scan0222
Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. acknowledging receipt of a report from Gleason Co. regarding Castrol 'R' oil.25th Feb 1929Box 145 \ 2  scan0223
Internal request to order two gallons of Whitmores oil No.O. for Hypoid gears to be sent to a hotel in France for Mr. Hancock.27th Feb 1929Box 145 \ 2  scan0224
Gear failure with Castrol 'R' oil, mandating the switch to Whitmore's oil for all hypoid axles.19th Jul 1929Box 145 \ 2  scan0225
Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. regarding the unsatisfactory performance of Castrol 'R' on Hypoid Rear Axles.20th Jul 1929Box 145 \ 2  scan0226
Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. regarding a sample of a compound similar to 'Whitmore's Compound' for testing.24th Jul 1929Box 145 \ 2  scan0227
Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. regarding the supply of Wakefield Special Compound for testing with Hypoid Gears.12th Aug 1929Box 145 \ 2  scan0228
Requesting an analysis of two oil samples for hypoid gears.23th Aug 1929Box 145 \ 2  scan0229
Results of testing various lubricating oils for hypoid rear axles.23th Aug 1929Box 145 \ 2  scan0230
Letter from C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. regarding an unsatisfactory lubricant compound for Hypoid rear axles.24th Aug 1929Box 145 \ 2  scan0231
Lubricating oil for Hypoid Rear Axles.26th Aug 1929Box 145 \ 2  scan0232
Importance of using Whitmore's Compound Oil for rear axles and updating the Instruction Book.30th Aug 1929Box 145 \ 2  scan0233
Trials and failures of various lubricating oils for hypoid rear axles.23th Mar 1929Box 145 \ 2  scan0234
Confirming the lubricant details for the Phantom II chassis rear axle.19th Sep 1929Box 145 \ 2  scan0235
Information regarding the lubricant for the Phantom II rear axle, which features a Hypoid gear.2nd Oct 1929Box 145 \ 2  scan0236
Tests on special lubricants for Hypoid Axles, referencing a relevant magazine article.18th Dec 1929Box 145 \ 2  scan0237
Performance and testing of various axle oils for a Hypoid Axle.20th Dec 1929Box 145 \ 2  scan0238
Laboratory report on the unsuitability of Mobilgrease for use in the hypoid axle.20th Dec 1929Box 145 \ 2  scan0239
Comparative laboratory and ageing tests on oils for hypoid rear axles from different suppliers.16th Jan 1930Box 145 \ 2  scan0240
Failure of two axles during a dynamometer test using a specific gear lubricant, placing an embargo on its use.29th Apr 1930Box 145 \ 2  scan0241
Re-lubrication of the 40/50HP rear axle and the supply of Whitmore's Compound.29th Apr 1930Box 145 \ 2  scan0242
The results of testing Phantom II gear boxes using a Whitmores Compound lubricant.11th Jun 1930Box 145 \ 2  scan0243
Instructions and a proposal for using Whitmore's Compound lubricant in gearboxes.20th Mar 1931Box 145 \ 2  scan0244
Use and cost of Whitmore Compound following a failure of Wakefield's material.23th Oct 1933Box 145 \ 2  scan0245
From ROY to Hs seeking approval to send an attached memo to Bkl.14th Apr 1934Box 145 \ 2  scan0246
Lubricant recommendations for the Bentley Back Axle and a potentially misleading advertisement.14th Apr 1934Box 145 \ 2  scan0247
Letter from Vacuum Oil Company requesting feedback on an experimental running-in oil for new engines.18th Jan 1939Box 145 \ 2  scan0248
Letter from Vacuum Oil Company regarding the arrangement of engine oil sample testing.27th Jan 1939Box 145 \ 2  scan0249
Arranging for engine oil tests on a Wraith vehicle with the Vacuum Oil Co.10th Feb 1939Box 145 \ 2  scan0250
Engine oil test on a Wraith, including a request for a new by-pass oil filter.15th Feb 1939Box 145 \ 2  scan0251
Correspondence regarding the dispatch of an A.C. filter element and the return of the old one.16th Feb 1939Box 145 \ 2  scan0252
Letter to the Vacuum Oil Company Ltd. detailing corrosion issues found with GX and EX.144 oils during dynamometer and engine tests.21th Feb 1939Box 145 \ 2  scan0253
Letter from Vacuum Oil Company Limited regarding a sample of MOBILOIL GX and an outer roller race.27th Feb 1939Box 145 \ 2  scan0254
Letter from Vacuum Oil Company regarding a paper on oil filters and crankcase oil filtration.8th Mar 1939Box 145 \ 2  scan0255
Letter to the Vacuum Oil Company Limited concerning an article on crankcase oil filtration.9th Mar 1939Box 145 \ 2  scan0256
Letter detailing corrosion test results for MOBILOIL 'GX' on steel and phosphor-bronze parts.28th Mar 1939Box 145 \ 2  scan0257
Letter to the Vacuum Oil Company detailing the results of corrosion tests on 'EP' oils with various metals.3rd Apr 1939Box 145 \ 2  scan0258


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