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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).
Issue with solidified rear axle oil for the Phantom II chassis and recommending a different lubricant.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 145\2\  scan0104
Date  28th May 1936
  
c to Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}
X2231
Hd{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy}/SB{Mr Bull/Mr Bannister}30/HR.28.5.36.

Handwritten: Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} This seems rather serious Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}

re REAR AXLE OIL.
Phantom II Chassis.
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We would draw your attention to the fact that in No. VIII Instruction Book, the use of Wakefield's No. 1 Gear Ease is recommended.

There appears to be more than one variety of Gear Ease, because the Owner of a Phantom II this morning brought with him a tin of Wakefield's Gear Ease which is solidified and more like vaseline.

He was troubled with a noise in the rear axle which was probably due to the unsuitability of this lubricant.

As a customer would doubtless use this sort of oil in good faith we suggest that a leaflet should be circulated, recommending the use of Wakefield's Hi-Press in future.

Hd{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy}/SB.{Mr Bull/Mr Bannister}
  
  


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