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).
To the laboratory requesting an analysis of a Mobiloil 'EP' oil sample for the Bentley hypoid rear axle.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 144\1\ scan0208 | |
| Date | 29th July 1933 | |
| To H1. (Lab.) X967 Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Lid.{A. J. Lidsey}2/KT.29.7.33. We are handing to you a sample of Mobiloil "EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}" oil. This is supplied for use in the Bentley hypoid rear axle. The oil has been approved for use with hypoid gears by Gleasons. Will you please analyse the sample and let us have your remarks as soon as possible. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Lid.{A. J. Lidsey} | ||