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).
Directive on the mandatory use of Whitmores Compound for lubricating hypoid axles during the running-in period.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 136\5\ scan0192 | |
| Date | 30th July 1929 | |
| MX.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} c. Sft.{Mr Swift} c. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} c. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. Roy.{Sir Henry Royce} X2066 BY3/M.30.7.29. LUBRICATION OF HYPOID AXLES. In view of the fact that the Experimental Dept. have had a case of the gear packing up when running with Castrol "R" Oil, it is essential that Whitmores Compound must be used for running in, and the Axles must be filled with this type of oil before chassis are despatched. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} | ||