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).
Outlining two tests to be performed on a K-S petrol gauge.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 44\3\ Scan041 | |
| Date | 20th October 1928 | |
| To GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} from Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rn.{Mr Robinson} X4038 Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rml/LG20.10.28. K-S PETROL GAUGE. X1565 We have two tests that we wish to carry out on this gauge :- (1) Tank to be filled full of 50/50 spirit - car brakes applied violently - see if any fluid is lost over the top of the tube. (2) Tank filled with 'Swan' spirit and warmed up as much as possible. Note over-night loss compared with standard fuel. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rn.{Mr Robinson} | ||