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).
Instructions for completing jobs and carrying out various oil and engine unit tests.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 155\2\ scan0011 | |
| Date | 30th November 1936 | |
| -3- Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Swdl.{Len H. Swindell}13/AP.30.11.36. 25/30 (C.16) Complete jobs instructed on previous memo. C.14. This unit to be fitted on bed until B.9. is ready. Carry out tests with various oils. Duck-hams N.P.1, 2 & 3. Mobiloil Artic. Price's Motorine C. Wakefields Castrol C.W. Test to comprise power curve, note oil pressure without alteration to relief valve spring, consumption with confirming runs. A Phantom type of gauze filter should be fitted to the bed and inspected for deposit after each oil test. A sample of each oil after running to be sent to the Laboratory for their observations. B.9. This is to be assembled as a test bed unit with alternative air intakes bends for distribution tests. Further details when completed. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Swdl.{Len H. Swindell} | ||