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).
Letter from John J. Macphie & Co., Ltd. proposing their new motor oil 'HERMOIL' for testing.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 145\3\ scan0029 | |
| Date | 11th May 1935 | |
| ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY. JOHN J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} MACPHIE & Co.,LTD. BUSH HOUSE, LONDON, W.C.2. DEALERS IN PETROLEUM PRODUCTS. DIRECTORS: JOHN J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} MACPHIE. (CHAIRMAN & MANAGING DIRECTOR) RONALD B. HENDERSON. L. H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} ATKINSON, (AMERICAN) A.R.WYLIE, A.I.C. TELEGRAMS: MACPHIE, LONDON. CODES: BENTLEYS, SCOTTS. TELEPHONE: TEMPLE BAR 7968. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hives, Esq., Experimental Dept., Rolls-Royce Works - DERBY. Eleventh May, 1935. Dear Sir, Upon the suggestion of Mr. Dalgetty Henderson of Rolls-Royce Limited, the brother of one of our Directors, we are writing to you on the subject of "HERMOIL", in which Mr. D.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} Henderson interested. "HERMOIL" is an entirely new Motor Oil which we, as the sole distributors in this country, have placed on the market. "HERMOIL" is a Castor Oil blend Motor Oil of the finest quality, which will maintain a uniform and indestructible coating or film on the surfaces of all sliding or rolling parts in the engine, sufficient to eliminate friction, crankcase dilution, excessive smoke, fouled spark plugs and carbon deposits. It is Mr. D.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} Henderson's suggestion that we should send you samples of "HERMOIL", in order that you may test its suitability in Rolls-Royce and Bentley Engines. We can supply "HERMOIL" in three different grades as follows:- S.A.E. 40, which is a light oil suitable for cars with sleeve-valve engines, and small cars during the winter months. S.A.E. 45, which is a medium heavy oil, most suited to the average light car, all the year round. S.A.E. 50, a heavy grade oil, suitable for all high speed engines, and eminently suitable for aeroplane units. | ||