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).
Request to obtain specific lubricating oil for a Lanchester chassis and Daimler.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 4\7\ 07-page06 | |
| Date | 8th February 1912 | |
| W to S. Mr Cowen. 8/2/12 RP30/T8212 X441 RE LANCHESTER CHASSIS. I wish to obtain some lubricating oil for the above chassis and am specially keen on obtaining the same kind as used by the Lanchester people and to know what this oil is. I shall be glad if you can write them and find this out also obtain 2 galls suitable for the engine and 2 galls for use in the axle. Could you also do the same as regards the Daimler, specially as regards axle (worm drive) Not knowing how you have dealt with regard to these cars I leave the matter in your hands to do the best you can for me. | ||