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).
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the failure of a Jackall system on chassis 21-G-IV.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 139\2\ scan0399 | |
| Date | 25th November 1935 | |
| 105 [Letterhead for S. Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd] ENGINEERING AND ALLIED EMPLOYERS' NATIONAL FEDERATION 1928 TELEPHONE: GLADSTONE 3333 (20 LINES) TELEGRAMS: SPEEDOFAC, PHONE, LONDON. CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY CABLES: SPEEDOFAC, LONDON. CODES: MARCONI, COMMERCIAL, BENTLEY'S. BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING BRANCHES AT: PARIS, MILAN, SYDNEY, WELLINGTON AGENCIES AND SERVICE STATIONS THROUGHOUT THE BRITISH EMPIRE AND IN ALL THE PRINCIPAL COUNTRIES SHOWROOMS & DEPOTS 179-185 GT PORTLAND ST LONDON, W.1. 26-33, COX ST LIVERY ST BIRMINGHAM 14a JACKSONS ROW DEANSGATE MANCHESTER 21, DRURY STREET GLASGOW DUBLIN & BELFAST S. Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd CRICKLEWOOD WORKS LONDON, N.W.2 Please quote our reference: S.1. SALES DIRECTOR'S OFFICE. 25th November, 1935. Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Ld., DERBY. Attention of Mr. W.A.Robotham. Dear Sirs, The writer was most disappointed to learn during his conversation with you over the telephone this afternoon that you are not convinced with our explanation as to the failure of the Jackall system on Chassis 21-G-IV. In the circumstances perhaps sight of the enclosed letter from the Fluid Suppliers detailing the results of laboratory tests of the particular sample of fluid removed from your jacks will interest you. Will you very kindly return the latter communication after perusal. As a sample of this same fluid was left with Mr. Bowering at the time our Fitting Manager visited you, it would be more satisfactory to us if you would very kindly arrange to carry out independant tests at your end. The writer will heartily welcome a further investigation of this matter and will be pleased to keep any appointment you care to make. Meanwhile, perhaps you will very kindly take into consideration that we regularly supply over 2,000 Jackall Sets per week to Chassis Manufacturers with satisfactory results, apart from which we believe you have two - | ||