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).
Analysis of an oil sample from Mr. Hives, detailing its properties and comparing it to Castrol.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 76\3\ scan0075 | |
| Date | 27th August 1918 | |
| R.R. 300 (120 B) (SC. 576. 25.2.16) E.P. 1262 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. 59246 To EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} & M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} Hives Order No. Customer's No. Laboratory Re Dicks oil from Mr. Hives 27/8/18 Spec G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} = .895 Acidity = .4 % Flash point - open = 247 °C Glue test - Satisfactory, rather less inclined to jellify than Castrol but slightly more inclined to darken. Viscosity | T° | Secs | | 130°F | 275 | | 212°F | 64 | Fatty Oils. = 13.2 % Mineral Oils. = 86.6 % This oil is not quite as thick as Castrol at 130°F & 212°F.{Mr Friese} The flash point is good for an oil so high in mineral. Signed J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} Hall This Sheet must be filed on completion of the work. | ||