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 from a consulting engineer regarding engine protection against condensation when idle.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 142\3\ scan0144 | |
| Date | 22th February 1937 | |
| L. M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} Raht. Consulting Engineer Phone Perivale 5566 JS{Mr Johnson's Secretary} 154, Corringway, Ealing, W.5. POST. Received. 23 FEB 1937 27A, Chiswick Village, London, W.4. Phone: Chiswick 1214. Received 22nd February, 1937. The Rolls-Royce Ltd., Motor Chassis Mfrs. 15, Conduit Street, London, W.1. 24/2/ J.S. 23 FEB 1937 Dear Sirs, The best engine should also be best protected against any harmful reaction. As soon it is agreed that condensation of atmospheric moisture naturally occurs in the cylinders, carburetter and piping of every engine when it is standing idle, especially in bad weather it must be agreed also that the longevity of even the best engine should be ensured by shutting it up when it is standing idle. Besides this experience from a car in my use through the whole winter time has shown to me that the action of the sparking plugs is success- | ||