Standardisation report on Wakefield's 'XL' oil as an alternative supply to Prices oil.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 171\1\ img021 | |
| Date | 16th March 1926 | |
| RR 755 (10H) (DB {Donald Bastow - Suspensions} 130 12-9-24) MS 301225 ORIGINAL STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts: WAKEFIELDS 'XL' OIL. Origin: Alternative supply to Prices oil. Experimental Test Report: This oil is more readily obtainable than Prices. It can be obtained in France and the Colonies. See Hsl/LG16.3.26. Road Test Report: This oil has been used on experimental cars for 100,000 miles. We consider the results obtained equal to Prices. It has been tested on Phantom, Silver Ghost(1907 40/50 historic RAC 15,000 miles trial) and 20 HP. Date 16. 3. 26 X No. 1583 Drawing No. Part List A Scrap and replace at all costs, including Chassis already delivered to customers. B Scrap and replace on Chassis in works. C Scrap present stock and replace on all Chassis not yet handed to test. D Use existing stock Alteration effective on future Chassis. Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on:— Series ........£....... Series ........£....... Series ........£....... Weight of Old Part. Cost of Old Part. Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. Difference per Car. Signature of Mr. DE LOOZE that above is correct. SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS MR. JOHNSON MR. B. JOHNSON MR. ROYCE MR. WORMALD | 8-4-26 | Agreed W. MR. ROWLEDGE MR. DAY MR. BAILEY MR. PLATFORD MR. ELLIOTT MR. NORTHEY MR. HIVES [Stamped: FINANCE CHASSIS] | ||
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