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).
Oil consumption for unit C-16 during an evening test run to Buxton and return.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 144\3\ scan0093 | |
| Date | 15th July 1936 | |
| To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} X1270 Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/WB.{Mr Brazier/Mr Bell}8/KW.15.7.36. Oil Consumption - 21-G-IV. Unit C-16. 32.2 sq.in.lbs. scraper rings. Otherwise standard engine. Total miles to date 1683. Oil used 1 pint. Miles run 80. Average speed 40 M.P.H. (approx.). Oil Consumption 640 M.P.G. Air Temperature approximately 12°C. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} evening run to Buxton and return. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/W.Brazier. | ||