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).
Confirming the recommended oil for the Phantom steering box, with an alternative.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 32\4\ Scan268 | |
| Date | 10th September 1927 | |
| To Mx.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} From Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. to EY. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} c. to EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} Hm.{Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs} X1538 Hsl/LG10.9.27. OIL FOR PHANTOM STEERING BOX. Tests carried out in the production Test Dept. and in the Expl: Dept: confirm that Amber 'A' should be used in the steering box in preference to Prices 'B'. The 'A' oil also has the advantage that it is the standard oil which is recommended by us. As an alternative, Wakefields 'XL' can be used. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | ||