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 to Buick inquiring about rumoured problems with a Viscon type oil cooler.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 131\1\ scan0179 | |
| Date | 11th March 1936 | |
| X1114 Exptl. Dept. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}10/KW. 11th March, 1936. Chayne, Esq., Assistant Chief Engineer, The Buick Motor Co., Flint, Michigan, U.S.A. Dear Mr. Chayne, We have heard various rumours that the Viscon type of Oil Cooler which you fitted to the Buick prior to the introduction of the series 40, is likely to give trouble in service. We understand that what happens is that the small inner passages of the tubular core get slummed up and that in consequence no oil passes it. We should be very much obliged if you would let us know if this is so, as we are contemplating using a similar device on one of our cars. Yours sincerely, FOR ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. | ||