Standardisation document for the use of Wakefields 'XL' oil as an alternative to Prices oil.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 32\3\ Scan137 | |
| Date | 16th March 1926 | |
| RR 755 (10M) (DB {Donald Bastow - Suspensions} 130 12-9-24) MS 301225 X1583 COMPLETED 29.3.26 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 16.3.26. Description of Parts: WAKEFIELDS 'XL' OIL. Origin: Alternative supply to Prices oil. Experimental Test Report: This oil is more readily obtainable than Prices. It can be obtained in France and the Colonies. See Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} 1/LG16.3.26. Road Test Report: This oil has been used on experimental cars for 100,000 miles. We consider the results obtained equal to Prices. It has been tested on Phantom, Silver Ghost(1907 40/50 historic RAC 15,000 miles trial) and 20 HP. Box X No. 1583 Drawing No. Part List A Scrap and replace at all costs, including Chassis already delivered to customers. B Scrap and replace on Chassis in works. C Scrap present stock and replace on all Chassis not yet handed to rest. D Use existing stock Alteration effective on future Chassis. Weight of Old Part. Cost of Old Part. £ Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £ Difference per Car. Difference per Car. £ None Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on:- Series..........£.......... Series..........£.......... Series..........£.......... Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. My/Ms. 19.3.26. SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS MR. JOHNSON | 29.3.26 | Agreed. | C.Johnson. MR. B. JOHNSON | 20.3.26 | Agreed. | B.J. MR. ROYCE | 20.3.26 | Agreed. | (See memo. ref. R7/M24.3.26). MR. WORMALD | | | MR. ROWLEDGE | 16.3.26 | Agreed. | Rg. {Mr Rowledge} MR. DAY | 17.3.26 | Agreed. | Da. {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} MR. BAILEY | 18.3.26 | Agreed. | BY. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} MR. PLATFORD | 17.3.26 | Agreed. | EP. {G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} MR. ELLIOTT | 18/3/26 | Agreed | OE MR. NORTHEY | 20.3.26 | Agreed. | PN. {Mr Northey} MR. HIVES | 26.3.26 | Agreed. | E.Hives. | ||
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