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).
Letter discussing an oil pump adaptor to fix a leak and seeking recommendations on oiling intervals for various components.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 5a\2\ 02-page122 | |
| Date | 27th June 1929 | |
| L5840d EXPL: DEPT: Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby, Angleterre. Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France. 27th. June 1929. L3806 Mr. Hancock from Ha/Gy. We have despatched the adaptor for the Bijur oil pump which we hope will prevent oil leaking down the dashboard. Will you please fit same and report when possible. Would you please inform us about your recommendations in regard to the oiling of the various units by hand. At present we believe we are reasonable in instructing the oiling of various units as follows :- Front axle.................. every 500 miles. Rear axle................... every 1000 miles. Clutch trunnion and ball race... every 5000 miles. Mechanics Joints............... examination every 5000 miles. Propeller shaft sliding joint..................... Other units - fan, dynamo, water pump, as heretofore. Will you please correct this if you think it is not satisfactory. Ha/P. Gaye. | ||