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).
Test report on engine performance regarding oil capacity, general behaviour, and specifications for spark plugs, fuel, and oil.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 90a\2\ Scan150 | |
| Date | 25th July 1934 | |
| -2- Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/CTS.{C. Trot Salt - Carburation}19/KW. 25.7.34. On the test bed, 2 1/2 gallons of oil can be carried in the sump without affecting the running of the engine, but any addition above this quantity causes loss of power. General Behaviour. There is a feeling of greatly improved smoothness at high speeds with the increased power output. Sparking Plugs - K.L.G. No. 827. Petrol - 50% Shell No. 1 } 50% Benzole Oil "Castrol" Aero 'C' (Heavy). Note: Further endurance running and investigation is being carried out on B-4 unit. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/C.T.Salt. | ||