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).
Recommendation to delete a lubricating scheme for the 20 HP multiple clutch due to oil congealing in cold weather.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 5\6\ 06-page032 | |
| Date | 21th March 1928 | |
| To BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} from Ha/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} c. to E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} X5300 Ha/GWH{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux}1/LG21.3.28. RE. 20 HP. MULTIPLE CLUTCH. STARTER MOTOR D.51578. X5626 In view of this scheme becoming standard, it should be noted that the lubricating scheme should be deleted, because in cold weather the pinion will not engage due to the oil becoming congealed on the thread. We are of the opinion that the present method used in production (i.e. well lubricating all parts before erecting) is sufficient. We were under the impression that this feature had been pointed out to the D.O. but apparently there has been some misunderstanding. Ha/G.W.Hancock. | ||