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).
Lubricating oils for car engines, gearboxes, and axles, and requesting recommendations.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 32\4\ Scan072 | |
Date | 1st September 1919 | |
X 1588 EH. c. to Bn.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}/T7/F1.9.19. LUBRICATING OILS FOR CAR ENGINES AND FOR THE CAR GENERALLY. With reference to Mr.Royce's memo. to you R8/G27/8/19, we are at present using oils as follows :- Engine - Motorine "B" in Summer. " "C" " Winter. Gearbox ) Price's "B" Gear oil (two-thirds), and Axle ) Price's Amber "A", mixed. We should be glad if you will let us know what are your recommendations for oil for the engine, gearbox and axle, as soon as ever possible. 1/3 Hark EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}/T. | ||