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 Simmonds Aerocessories requesting engine layout and lubrication information from Bentley Motors.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 136\3\ scan0116 | |
| Date | 7th November 1940 | |
| SIMMONDS AEROCESSORIES LTD LONDON MELBOURNE PARIS NEW YORK DIRECTORS: G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} SIMMONDS. O.{Mr Oldham} E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} SIMMONDS. F.R.Ae.S.,M.R DESIGNERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF SPECIALISED AERONAUTICAL AND ENGINEERING ACCESSORIES CENTRAL LONDON OFFICE: SHELL MEX HOUSE, STRAND, W.C.2. MIDLAND WORKS: TALFORD ST.{Capt. P. R. Strong}, ASTON, BIRMINGHAM. GREAT WEST ROAD BRENTFORD, LONDON PHONE: EALING 2212 (8 LINES) CABLES: AEROCESSIM, PHONE, LONDON M/JCMc/KTH/DEW/2931. 7th November, 1940. Messrs. Bentley Motors (1931) Ltd., 16, Conduit Street, LONDON, W.1. Dear Sirs, We are endeavouring to collect as much information as possible on general engine layouts, and in particular the lubrication arrangements of internal combustion engines produced over the last ten years. This is required for the purpose of ascertaining how our By-Pass Oil Cleaner, known as the FRAM, could be fitted in the most efficient manner, and in particular to the best advantage on your productions. In this connection we are wondering if you would be good enough to supply us with a complete range of instruction books covering your various models and types. The cost involved would naturally be defrayed by us. Thanking you in anticipation of your kind co-operation, We remain, Yours faithfully, SIMMONDS AEROCESSORIES LIMITED. [Illegible Signature] Manager. Motor Department. [STAMP: BENTLEY] [STAMP: POST Received 11 NOV 1940] CONTRACTORS TO THE AIR MINISTRY, ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE, DOMINION AND FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS. | ||