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).
Adoption of a filler plug and oil level gauge for gearboxes.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 75\2\ scan0007 | |
| Date | 12th January 1923 | |
| Mr Hancock X.3527 BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} (crossed out) c. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}1/H12.1.23. re. Oil Level on Gear Boxes. √3527 X3426 Springfield have adopted a filler plug and oil level gauge as standard on the gear box of the 40/50 car made at Springfield, which Oy, has promised to submit to R.{Sir Henry Royce} and CJ. as per latest arrangement. I thought the idea was good and attach herewith prints giving particulars of the gauge referred to. I suggest that the scheme be considered for use on our present car; an easy means of filling and a correct level of oil being important features, so far as gear boxes having correct attention whilst in service are concerned. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} RECEIVED 18 JAN | ||