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).
Engine oil leak into the clutch pit of a 26.G.VI. Wraith model vehicle.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 108\1\ scan0032 | |
| Date | 27th July 1937 | |
| CHATEAUROUX. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/IMW{Ivan M. Waller - Head of Chateauroux}/7/JAB.27.7.37. To. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} a.{Mr Adams} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Swdl.{Len H. Swindell} c. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} 26.G.VI.- WRAITH. Engine. We collected 1/8 pint of engine oil out of the clutch pit in 600 miles. The clutch and self starter are swimming in oil. --------- Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/IMW.{Ivan M. Waller - Head of Chateauroux} Ivanh. Walker. | ||