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).
Extract about a proposal to remove the extra lubrication scheme for cars destined for America, following issues with seizing pistons.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 16\1\ Scan089 | |
| Date | 6th July 1921 | |
| Extract from EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}/Thn6/H6.7.21. X740 X.4355 X.786 X.3719. RE CARS FOR AMERICA. Item 12. Extra Lubrication. Mr. Platford reports that Springfield want to do away entirely with the extra oil scheme as they think it is unnecessary and adds further complications to the engine. Mr. Platford had of course, not agreed to this, and as Springfield have had a panic recently of pistons seizing whilst on test, the request for extra oil to be done away with has somewhat died down. He states, however, that this point is bound to come up again, and he wishes Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} to let him know if with the pistons with the extra wide oil groove etc. it is possible to do away with the extra oil scheme. EO/Thn. R.R. 256a. 100(T) 786 H.S. 10-12-20(G) C.2948 | ||