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).
The benefits of a new lubrication device for internal combustion engines to improve reliability and reduce costs.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 135\3\ scan0094 | |
| Date | 9th September 1929 guessed | |
| 20. An examination of the car manufacturers service records will show conclusively that the major troubles are brought about by improper, insufficient and in some cases hit and miss lubrication. Any device that can beneficially affect any one phase of the lubrication system of internal combustion engines without introducing a counteracting ill effect is a desirable feature. By this same token any device that can produce a five fold advantage should certainly receive the careful scrutiny and investigation of the engineering fraternity. Further, when it is considered that this device can be incorporated in present day engines at approximately the same cost of the systems used in some of the most inexpensive engines the advantageous features gained cannot be conscientiously passed over. The device not only lends itself admirably to standard equipment on the manufacturers car, but be very readily adapted to their previous models, thereby rendering a service to the owner and a result to the manufacturer that can do little else than enhance the reputation of the car on which this device is installed. Naturally the sales and advertising departments can capitalize on the advantageous features gained. The service departments can save a very tidy and acceptable sum on guarantee and policy replacements. There is likewise the tremendous advantage to be gained in the engine test, and inspection departments on reduction of expensive tear downs. Tests on the part of manufacturers to verify in their own particular engines the statements above made and proved to be true are welcomed. This company standing ready to co-operate to the fullest extent in lending the assistance of their engineers to further this end. ----------------- | ||