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 Ford Motor Company regarding cyaniding gears, oil consumption, and 'Aerolite' pistons.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 136\4\ scan0097 | |
| Date | 9th May 1934 | |
| x2061 Ford Motor Company, Ltd. DAGENHAM Essex. TELEPHONE: RAINHAM 300. TELEGRAMS: FORDMOTOR, TELEX, DAGENHAM. CABLES: FORDMOTOR, DAGENHAM. PLEASE ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO THE COMPANY IN YOUR REPLY PLEASE QUOTE DEPARTMENT Nº A-2 W A Robotham Esq Rolls-Royce Ltd Experimental Department Derby 9 May 1934 Dear Mr Robotham: In reply to your letter of the 7th instant, we will gladly cyanide the gears you mention. The oil consumption has improved considerably. Thanks for the information regarding 'Aerolite' pistons. I will try some experiments with these. With kind regards, Yours sincerely, FORD MOTOR COMPANY LTD A R Smith General Manager ARS FWH MB ALL STATEMENTS OR AGREEMENTS CONTAINED IN THIS LETTER ARE CONTINGENT ON STRIKES, ACCIDENTS, FIRES, OR ANY OTHER CAUSES BEYOND OUR CONTROL AND ALL CONTRACTS ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE SIGNATURE OF A DULY AUTHORIZED EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THIS COMPANY. CLERICAL ERRORS SUBJECT TO CORRECTION. | ||