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).
Standardisation of chassis parts concerning the use of Wakefield Castrol 'R' Oil to reduce engine wear.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 32\3\ Scan039 | |
| Date | 4th October 1920 | |
| E R 75A (S H) (S.H. 157. 20-8-20) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 2807. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. Wakefield Castrol "R" Oil. Origin. To reduce wear in engine parts. Experimental Test Report. This is the same oil as used on all the aero engines. It is the best lubricant we have tried. There is less wear in cyl: and bearings with this compared with Prices. Road Test Report. Run 12,000 miles on 2EX. Examination after this run showed wear on cylinders and bearings negligible. Run 12,000 miles on 49GB. Run 8,000 " on 4EX. Also run on 1EX. and 6EX. Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hives. Weight of Old Part. --- Cost of Old Part. 5/6d per gallon. Weight of New Part. --- Cost of New Part. 9/3d per gallon. Difference per Car. --- Difference per Car. Increase if used on final test only. D/Rd. Signature of Mr. DELOOZE that above is correct. RIGHT PANEL: Drawing No. Part List. A Scrap and replace at all costs, including Chassis already delivered to customers. [Ticked] B Scrap and replace on Chassis in works. C Scrap present stock and replace on all Chassis not yet handed to test. D Use existing stock. Alteration effective on future Chassis. Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on:- Series...£... Series...£... Series...£... Storekeeper advised re above: Storekeeper's Signature. SIGNATURES TABLE: SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS Mr. JOHNSON | Mr. ROYCE | 28/10/20 | Agreed. I do not see that there is much need to use this oil on the works, as so much of it is spoilt until getting the car out to customers. Mr. WORMALD | 11.10.20. | Agreed, but cost seems high. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Final selling shop & engine test prices & delivery. Mr. BARRINGTON | Oct 5/20 | Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} Mr. DAY | 5.10.20. | Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} Mr. BAILEY | 5.10.20. | Agreed. By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} There will be a number of customers who will take exception to the nauseating smell. Mr. PLATFORD | 5.10.20. | Agreed. J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} Maddocks on behalf of EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} to this will Mr. NORTHEY | 6.10.20. | Agreed provided there is no resultant castor oil smell. FN. [Scribbled text across document] | ||