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 the convenience and lubrication benefits of the Bijur system, particularly for steering.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 26\5\ Scan007 | |
| Date | 6th October 1925 | |
| Oy3-E-10625 -3- October 6th, 1925. considered in the same rank with a self-starter, that is as an essential accessory. Convenience. It means that a woman owner of a Packard can drive her car single handed from Boston to Los Angeles without any heavy or dirty work except in case of tire trouble, and she can always get help for that. I have driven my Packard 2500 miles and have kept it perfectly lubri-cated by the centralized system without any trouble or failure or having to take off my coat. Better lubrication. Quite apart from the consideration of human idleness however the Bijur system by the simple pulling of a handle every morning or every 100 miles supplies an oil which is always fluid (Arctic Oil can be used all the year round if desired) to every important bearing on the car. This lubricates perfectly our three "difficult" places, namely the steering pivots, rear spring shackle pivot, and rear spring pivot. If these are neglected they get very stiff and grunt and can only be brought back by easing the weight off them. Steering on Silver Ghost. With the Bijur system the steering in particular keeps in the most perfect condition. After about 100 miles continuous running, the steering noticeably begins to stiffen a little. It is then only necessary to pull the plunger and have it free again. Even with balloon tires and our old high-geared steering one can steer and "park" the car with the greatest ease by lubricating the pivots in this way. OY I am sending you a typed copy of Bijur's full paper with illustrations. With this and the demonstration stand and sectioned drip plugs I think it will put you in touch with all the facts. Yours very truly, Maurice Olley MO/E | ||