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).
Oil consumption test run to Oxford and return.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 144\3\ scan0092 | |
| Date | 15th July 1936 | |
| X1220 To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/WB.{Mr Brazier/Mr Bell}9/KW.15.7.36. Oil Consumption Run (Oxford & return) GAE-20. Unit C-18. Standard production other than E.61044 Exhaust valves, KE-965 stellited tips and seats, EB.175 Bentley valve springs. Piston rings and block have been changed with GUL-59 at Cricklewood. Average speed 45 M.P.H. Oil used 4 pints. Oil Consumption 390 M.P.G. Miles run 195. Total mileage to date 1214. Average air temperature 23°C. " water temperature 82°C. Oil Pressure 24 lbs.sq.in. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/W.Brazier. | ||