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).
The correct lubrication levels for magnetos to avoid affecting the platinum points.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 43\4\ Scan045 | |
| Date | 7th January 1927 guessed | |
| -2- Contd. vapours to arise which would affect the platinum points. This test also confirms that it is unnecessary to oil these magnetos liberally and too frequently; if the oil-well is filled initially, it only requires a few drops at long intervals to keep the bearings well lubricated, and we think this injunction should be impressed upon all testers concerned. EFC/H.E.West. | ||