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).
Reporting on petrol consumption and Mr. Royce's remarks on the desirability of a 16-tooth pinion.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 147\5\ scan0037 | |
| Date | 29th October 1912 | |
| Mr Nadin Mr Platford Mr Wormald Mr Bailey 29/10/12 TBB6/L291012. Mr Platford reported to Mr Johnson and Mr Royce that Sinclair had reported that the petrol consumption on a run of 320 miles from Aix to Sens was 15 miles per gallon. Mr Royce remarks:- "Splendid. Settles the question of the 16 tooth pinion being sufficiently economical and very desirable." F.H.R. [Handwritten on left margin]: X459 | ||