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).
Chassis defects aggravated by the viscosity of Amber oil.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 76\4\ scan0190 | |
| Date | 16th April 1920 | |
| Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} c. to Bn.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} [crossed out] c. to Mr.Hall. c. to WD.{Mr Wood/Mr Whitehead} [crossed out] c. to BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} [crossed out] X4588 [crossed out] 11434 F.R. [stamp] EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}2/F16.4.20. RE. AMBER OIL VISCOSITY. We find that there are a number of defects in the chassis which are aggravated or affected according to the viscosity of the oil. We also find that the oil which we obtain does vary in viscosity, and we think it very advisable that we should be able to specify viscosity required at a range of temperatures when ordering or recommending the use of this oil. Could you please submit to Mr.Hall a sample of this oil for all-round year use, also the same with engine oil, so that we can specify and circulate our recommendations accordingly. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} [Stamp: RECEIVED Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} APR 16 1920] | ||