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).
Petrol leaks from the 20-HP Autovac drain plug and suggesting the use of aluminium washers.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 56\1\ Scan007 | |
| Date | 16th August 1926 | |
| c. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} X5510 EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}3/H16.8.26. re. 20-HP. Autovac Drain Plug We have had trouble with petrol leaks from this drain plug, which have been overcome by further tightening up. I should be glad if you could give consideration for this joint to be made with a soft aluminium washer in preference to fibre, which has been your practice on other similar jobs. I shall be glad if you will consider making the joint to the induction pipe from the Autovac with aluminium washers in preference to fibre. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} | ||