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).
Failed test of an anti-freezing compound due to a radiator leak, with a request for a further sample for investigation.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 151\3\ scan0038 | |
| Date | 20th January 1922 | |
| X 1435 S.F.C. To Wd. {Mr Wood / Mr Whitehead} from Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /TMW. Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /TMW4/LG19.1.21. X 4315 RE. "ALL'S WELL" ANTI FREEZING COMPOUND. We received 1 2-gallon tin of the above compound in time to put on test during the recent frosty weather. Unfortunately, we did not fit new rubber connections from engine to radiator and the Car developed a bad water leak during the night at the bottom radiator connection, after putting in the "All's Well" compound, with the result that we have lost practically the whole of the two gallons without being able to report anything about it. It may be that the rubber joint would have started to leak in any case, or it could be that the non-freezing compound attacks the rubber. We should be glad, therefore, if you will order a further 2 gallons to enable us to thoroughly investigate this point, together with its' other properties. [STAMP: RECEIVED,] [STAMP: E F O JAN 20 1922] Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /TMW. | ||