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).
Letter regarding an oil leak from a 20/25 HP engine's lubricating system in a Light Tank.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 163\2\ img061 | |
| Date | 23th June 1933 | |
| COPY TC/733. 23rd June, 1933. Messrs. Rolls Royce Limited, DERBY. For attention of Lt. Col. Fell, D.S.O., O.B.E. Gentlemen, CONTRACT T.555. 20/25 H.P. ENGINE. Lubricating System. An instance has occurred where a Light Tank became ditched with its nose downwards at an angle of approximately 30°. Whilst endeavouring to unditch itself, approximately 2½ gallons of oil was found on the floor of the hull. On investigation this oil was found to have leaked from the ¼ inch hole situated at the bottom of the flywheel casing. Reference to Drawing E.59479 would indicate that there is no definite oil seal at the flywheel end. I should be glad of your early remarks. I am, Gentlemen, Your obedient Servant, (Signed) E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} B. POWCROFT, for CHIEF INSPECTOR OF ARMAMENTS. | ||