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Scan001 Suggestion to add an oil catching cover with a drain pipe to address customer complaints about oil leaks on the front wheels.
View original record COPY. Mr. Wormald. Referring to the general complaint of Customers in the Summer weather of oil leaking all over the front wheels and tyres. as there is no means of making certain the front wheels are…

Scan002 List of front axle and steering components.
View original record X 23/A. Front axle complete with pivots & levers & cross tube (we provide wheels) Steering gear complete (no controls) Side steering rod GAH 17/8/13

Scan003 Requesting the preparation of a front axle and steering gear for a bumping test.
View original record AW/SM6/017213. FRONT AXLE BUMPING TEST - X. 23/A. Mr. Mills. 17/2/13. Mr. Hives wishes to start this experiment immediately. In order to do this, he will require one front axle complete with pivots,…

Scan004 Final report on Experiment 23, detailing front axle bumping tests.
View original record From Exp. Dept. Copies sent to: Mr Johnson Mr Royce Mr Spinney Mr Nadin Final report on Exp. 23 Front Axle Bumping Tests. The same arrangement was used as for the rear axles. The steering wheel was…

Scan005 Stress test of steering and suspension components, including results of the examination.
View original record -2- torsionally accounts for some of the mysterious cases we have had of the front wheels being out of track after the car has left the works. The pendulum lever on this test has been bent backwards…

Scan006 Test report on a steering arm and pivot detailing damage sustained during a series of controlled bumps.
View original record -3- AW/EH19/L11313 Steering arm at the bottom of the near side pivot twisted .060" only. No. of alternate bumps. | Distance baulk dragged back. | Height of baulk | Remarks.…

Scan007 Results of an Axle Bumping Test, comparing spring and hump periodicity.
View original record C O P Y. COPY. Wor. for Hy. from R. Copy to J. R3/P 12.12.13. Axle Bumping Test. With reference to the speed at which you are testing the front axle, if you remember, the periodicity of our springs is…

Scan008 Bumping machine test of a front axle, detailing its failure and subsequent design modification.
View original record From Exp. Dept. Copies for: J. R. Da. Na. Wor/HY8/L151213. December 15th. 1914. Report on test of Front Axle F.3391. x23 This axle is the one which is being used on 2700 series and is for use with…

Scan009 Progress report on material and component testing, including gears, frames, and axles.
View original record Wor/HylO/L6114. Sheet. 2 X23 bronze with 10% lead added to see if they will be quieter and as effective as the cast iron liners in operation. These will be ready in a few days. Side Shaft Gears 12's…

Scan010 Weekly report discussing double rear brakes and a front axle test.
View original record COPY. [Handwritten stamp]: COPY. [Handwritten]: Rec Jan 19. 14 To Wor. from R. Copy to Mr Hives. [Handwritten]: /20114 Copy to Hy. Copy to J. Copy to Da. Re Weekly Report. Wor/Hy10/L6114.…

Scan011 Bumping test of a front axle, F.3391.
View original record From Exp. Dept. Copies for:- J R Na. Da. Wor/Hy10/021114. 21st. January 1914. Report on Bumping Test of Front Axle. F.3391. ------------------------------------------ X. 23.…

Scan012 Suggestion to create an analysis table showing the life of various steering and spring parts due to breakages on the bumping rig.
View original record R.R. 637. (100b) (VV 240. 17.12.13) E.P. 5598. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (FOUR LINES). Names and Indicating letter. Initial of person…

Scan013 Bumping test of Front Axle F3391 - X.23, detailing fracture points over time.
View original record From Exp. Dept. Copies to : J. R. Da. Na. Report on bumping test of Front Axle F3391 - X.23 This axle has been used on the bumping test during the tests of frames. Several others have been broken…

Scan014 Bumping test failure of Front Axle F3391 and a list of subsequently improved parts.
View original record COPY. To Da. from R. Copy to J. Copy to Wor. Copy to Hy.. 2 3/4 Copy to Na. COPY R5/P 24. 2. 14. Bumping test of Front Axle F3391. X.23 With reference to the fracture in the axle on the bumping test,…

Scan015 Improvements to front axle components following a bumping test failure.
View original record H.R. 233 A (150 M) (V.V. 522. 10.2.13) G. 0345 x2) J. for R. 2.3.14. Dal/G2314. In reply to your note RD/P24214, the parts of front axles broken on the bumping test have all been improved, that is to…

Scan016 Agreeing with actions taken regarding front axles, bumping tests, and diagonal stays.
View original record C O P Y. COPY. To Da. from R. Copy to J. Copy to Wor. Copy to Na. R5/P 6. 3. 14. X23 I thank you for your memo 2.3.14. referring to front axles and parts broken during bumping test. I am quite in…

Scan017 Chasing a tabulated analysis of parts broken during bumping rig experiments.
View original record R.R. 255A (150 H) (V. V. 681 12-3-14) G. 0414. Wor/Mcr12/B27314. Re Bumping Rig Experiments. X. 23. Hy. 27.3.14. We have not yet received the tabulated analysis showing the life of various parts…

Scan018 Log of bumping test results for front axles, detailing their lifespan and failure points.
View original record Wor/Mcrl/L29414. 423 April 29th.1914 LIFE OF PARTS ON BUMPING TESTS. F R O N T A X L E. 3" Humps at 105 revs. per minute. | Piece No. | Description. | Time. Hours. Mins. | Results. | Reference. |…

Scan019 Test report on the durability and failure analysis of front axles.
View original record Wor/Mcrl/L29414. AXLE (2) Piece No. Description. Time. Hours. Mins. Results. Reference. F3391 Front Axle. 24 - 0 Cracked. Wor/Hy16/L20114. F3391 Front Axle. 12 - 0 Cracked off side through spring clip…

Scan020 Adjustments for the front and back axles to address steering wobble and improve stability.
View original record X.3441. 2E65. - Post-War Chassis. -7- Contd. (24) X.3441. X454. X.963 Front Axle. This should be as near as possible centre point steering, and if this gives any inclination for a steering wobble, or…

Scan021 Instructions for changes to the rear springs and front axle on chassis 7-CA.
View original record R.R. 235 A (400 T) (S.C. 836 15-5-16) G. 1546. COPY X3441 To O.O. from BY/RB. 26th October - 1916 BY/NB2/P261016. Changes on Chassis 7-CA. ------------------------- Will you please instruct the…

Scan022 Instructions to replace engine undershields and a heel plate, and a request to reissue lost drawings.
View original record -2- BY/RB/F261016. contd. 3) ENGINE UNDERSHIELDS Please instruct Engine Undershields to L.O.P F.5320, to replace those at present on the chassis. 4) HEEL PLATE. Please instruct Heel Plate F.6319 to…

Scan023 Steering failure on cars at the Front, concerning loose cross steering tube end socket nuts, and the proposal for a standardized fix.
View original record O.P. from EF. c. to GY. c. to EF. c. to E.H. X 3441 EP6/P28617. RE STEERING FAILURES ON R.R. CARS. ------------------------------------ With regard to our cars which are now in use extensively at the…

Scan024 Page 2 of a report detailing the urgency of fixing a potentially fatal failure on cars being used extensively at the Front.
View original record 2. as possible, as it is very necessary that something should be done quickly to our cars,which are now used extensively at the Front and on which this failure is a general development. The importance…

Scan025 Replacement parts and policy for a Cross Steering Tube.
View original record X3441 c. to Wor. for EH.✓ EP/T6/F13817. U. Re: Cross Steering Tube. ---------- With reference to the above, and the considerable correspondence which has passed on this matter, I should be glad if you…

Scan026 Delays in manufacturing improved cross steering tube ends due to material sourcing issues and the seriousness of potential steering failure.
View original record Wop. c. to Id. c. to Hy. c. to EH. cr. to E. cr. to B. X3441 EP17/P21917. RE. IMPROVED CROSS STEERING TUBE ENDS. With reference to the instructions which were issued to the Works on the 4th. inst. for…

Scan027 Material shortages for cross steering tubes and end forgings.
View original record 2. There is not, of course, sufficient material in the works to send any to Depots, as all the cross steeringtube material we have going through the works is not even sufficient to satisfy the demands…

Scan028 Urgent replacement of cross steering tubes due to safety concerns.
View original record JY. from EP. c. to WOP. c. to EH. X.3441 EP1/F111118. Re. Cross Steering Tubes. We have been in correspondence with Mr. Johnson with regard to the changing of cross steering tubes on all chassis from…

Scan029 Proposed changeover scheme concerning steering ball joints and their wear and tear.
View original record -2- to carry out the necessary work at customers' houses, in view of the fact that there is a brazing operation. Does Mr. Bailey consider that the proposed new scheme is the best, especially…

Scan030 Extract concerning the failure and redesign of a stub axle for the 40/50 HP chassis.
View original record X. 3441. X. 3357. Extract from R4/G261118. RE 100 40/50 H.P. CHASSIS (7) STUB AXLE You will remember that we have had one of these break on the Duke of Westminster's car, whether by ill-use or of…

Scan031 Design modification to strengthen a wheel axle, specifying the finishing and polishing process.
View original record K.3351 K.3351 BUTS AXLE (C) You will remember that we have had one or two cases where on Dr. Mawhinney's car the wheel was broken by ill-use or by delicate or other design, it should, but we have…

Scan032 Implementation of a scheme for cross steering tubes.
View original record R.R. 23 s (200 T. (S.E. 527. 21-2-18) G. 2149 X3441 EP. from BY. [EP. is struck through] C. Wor. C. EH. November 14. 1918. BY3/P141118. RE CROSS STEERING TUBES. Referring to your EP1/F111118 I do not…

Scan033 Extract discussing modifications to the steering gear end joints for the 40/50 HP chassis.
View original record R.R. 235A (500 T) (S.D. 408. 26-4-17.) Bro. 2/156/13. X. 3441 X. 3441. X. 3463. X. 3465. Extract from R4/G261118. RE 1000 - 40/50 H.P. CHASSIS (6) STEERING GEAR. During the War some trouble with the…

Scan034 Modification to the stub axle design for the 45/50 HP chassis following a breakdown.
View original record R.F. 235 a (20 T) (S.E. 527. 21-8-18) G. 21 X3441. Extract from BY6/P291118. X.3441 X.3357. RE 1000 45/50 H.P. CHASSIS. (7A) STUB AXLE. The design of the above part has been modified to the new type…

Scan035 Proposed modification to the steering gear design for a 45/50 HP chassis.
View original record R.R. 235A (500 T) (S.D. 408. 26-4-17.) Bm. 2/156/13. X.3441. X.3463. X.3465 X.3418. Extract from --- EY5/P291118. RE 1000 45/50 H.P. CHASSIS. (6) STEERING GEAR. All the points raised on LeC.537 have…

Scan036 Expressing concerns about the design and testing of frame stiffeners for the RE 500 40/50 chassis.
View original record R.R. 235A (500 T) (S.D. 408. 28-4-17.) Bm. 2/156/13. To R. from EH. c. to CJ. c. to BY. c. to E. c. to Da. X3440 EH1/LG18.1.19. 18th Jan. 1919. RE 500 40/50 CHASSIS X.1077 X.2565 X3440 It was agreed…

Scan037 Pros and cons of fitting frame stiffeners to a chassis.
View original record Contd. -2- EH1/LG18.1.19. that the faces which the nuts bolt up against, not being square, this we know is disastrous as regards the bolts breaking. Fitting these frame stiffeners in the frame is a…

Scan038 General arrangement of the front axle, cross steering tube, and non-standard Michelin disc wheels for the 20 HP chassis.
View original record R.R. 255 D (200 T) (S.F. 103, 25-10-18, G. 2211) X4063 To Mr Stott from DA. c. to WH. c. to EFC. DA4/CB20.3.19. RE 20 H.P. CHASSIS. X.3516 Please receive LeC.1059 - Gen Arrgt of Front Axle and cross…

Scan039 Blueprints for 20 HP chassis front axle parts, particularly a non-standard wheel disc.
View original record To RM. C. EFC. Deverley. RE 20 H.P. CHASSIS - FRONT AXLE. X.3482 B X.3516 4263 Please receive herewith two blue prints of:- N.203 - Top Steering Lever. N.237 - Cap Nut for Cross Steering Lever. N.282…

Scan040 Notification sent to the Order Office confirming receipt of an ammeter, felt washers, and clutch plates for various experiments.
View original record H.H. 235 a (200 T) (S.F. 103. 25-10-18) G. 2244. X. 3576 1263 Mr Clark from Order Office. Wd/AW1/HP23419. 23rd April 1919. Please note that we have received from the Western Electric Co Ltd., 1 model…

Scan041 Receipt of various parts from suppliers for experiments.
View original record R.R. 235a (500 T) (S.D. 408. 28-4-17.) Bm. 2/156/13. X.3576 4263 Mr Clark. from O.O. Wd/Dn3/HP21519. 21st May.1919. Please note that we have received from R.H.Burman 12 Dust Shields N.243 for 20 HP…

Scan042 Test results for front axle pieces, comparing 'H' section and 'Box' section designs under load.
View original record To R. from H. c. to CJ c. to H. c. to E. c. to Da. EH1/LG21.5.19. 21st. May 1919. RE FRONT AXLE TEST PIECES. X.3441. We give below particulars of Front Axle Test pieces "H" section and Box section…

Scan043 Continuation of a test report detailing load, deflection, and weight measurements of H and Box section pieces.
View original record H.R. 235A (500 T) (S.D. 408. 26-4-17.) Bm. 2/156/13. Contd. -2- EH1/LG21.5.19. load. Deflection. Permanent set. Deflection. Permanent set. lbs. down side down side down side down side 18 .063" .058"…

Scan044 Practical construction of an experimental square box section front axle.
View original record R R 235 B (200 T) (S F 103 25-10-18) C 2244. To Da. from R. c. to CJ. c. to Bn. c. to EH. ------------ R2/G.28/5/19. X.3441 - RE EXPERIMENTAL TEST PIECE FOR BOX SECTION AXLE - F.704C We quite…

Scan045 Specifying the total degrees of movement for the steering joint from full lock to full lock.
View original record R.H. 235 B(100 T) S.F. 100, 25-10-18) G. 2244 To BY/JH. from EH. X.3441. EH3/LG3.6.19. 3rd. May 1919. With reference to your request for the number of degrees that the steering joint moves from full…

Scan046 Mr. Royce's wish for all swivel pins to be made with a taper for easier disassembly.
View original record To DA. from E. c. to C. BN. BY EH. EFC. E2/G9.6.19. RE FRONT AXLE SWIVEL PINS X.682. X.3441.✓ During Mr. Haldenby's recent visit to West Wittering, Mr. Royce and Mr.Haldenby dissembled one of the…

Scan047 Assembly record for Chassis 1. E.X. detailing the main components and parts used.
View original record X-3441 Extract from - HHC1/LC30.5.19. CHASSIS 1. E.X. The above chassis is now complete and it has been *** assembled as follows:- "X" SECTION S.S.No. REMARKS X.3440. Frame & Fittings. F.7031. X.3475.…

Scan048 Letter regarding ill-fitting cross steering tubes and requesting new parts.
View original record COPY. 344 Madrid. July 7th. 1919. X.27 MR. W. PARSONS c/p AUTOMOBILES ROLLS ROYCE, PARIS. Dear Sir, As I duly informed you by post-card, a supply of 10 cross steering tubes are now to hand. I must…

Scan049 Mr. Royce's instructions on the policy for replacing cross steering tubes to avoid unnecessary company expense.
View original record To EP. for T. from Bn Copy to WGF. DO. EH. Capt. Hallam. VB441 Bn6/W23.7.19 RE CROSS STEERING TUBES. With reference to this matter Mr. Royce instructs that we should only deal with these cross…

Scan050 Receipt of various parts from suppliers for experimental purposes.
View original record R.R. 253 a (250 T) (S.F. f'm. 25-10-18) G. 2244. X.3576 Mr Clark from O.O. Wd/Dnl/HP4819. 4th August.1919. Please note that we have received from Messrs Vickers Limited., 6 Cross Steering Tubes N.337…

Scan051 The setup and results of a 40/50 chassis bumping test, comparing it to pre-war standards.
View original record R.H. 235 A (100 T) (S'F. 576, 16-4-19) G. 2354 X.3441. EH2/LG18.8.19. To R. from EH. c. CJ. c to Bn. c to E. c to Dn. RE 40/50 chassis bumping test X. 1331. The bumping rig is rigged up in the same…

Scan052 Component failures, their running times, and associated remarks.
View original record SECTION FAILURES. TIME RUN. REMARKS. SPRINGS. CENTRE bolt. 13 mins. " " 4hrs. 9 mins. " " 6 hrs. 4 mins. Spring clips. 2 " 29 " " " 1 " 53 " " " 3 " 29 " " " 7 " 59 " Top leaves. 4 " 12 " Reported…

Scan053 Confirming receipt of springs and ferrules from two suppliers for experiment 3516.
View original record X.3516 Mr. Clark. from O.O. Wd/Dn3/HP27819. 27th August.1919. Please note that we have received from Messrs Geo. Salter & Co., West Bromwich., 24 Springs N.1051, stores sheet 165757 of the 23rd inst…

Scan054 Extract listing a change to the 40/50 chassis, specifically the removal of aluminium liners from the axle tube.
View original record X.3441. Extract from EH1/LG27.8.19. The following is a list of new parts which have been fitted to the 40/50 hcassis, which we are now mak-ing, compared with the 40/50 HP. chassis we made previous to…

Scan055 New and experimental parts fitted to Bumper Chassis X.1131.
View original record X.3441 To EH. from RHC. c. to EFC. RHC2/LG2.10.19. RE BUMPER CHASSIS. X.1131. The following new and experimental parts have been fitted to the above chassis. New axle fitted with taper type pivot…

Scan056 Use of 'No-entering Slot' type bearings for the Hoffmann No. 335 size.
View original record To BY. from Wor. c. to Bn. [crossed out] c. to Hs. [crossed out] c. to EP. [crossed out] Copy x.3516 Wor20/M20.10.19. BY8/P18.10.19. CHASSIS - FRONT WHEEL & HUB. Re use of "No-entering Slot" Type of…

Scan057 List of new parts fitted to a car for a 10,000-mile endurance run, with remarks.
View original record X 3441 Extract from Hs2/LG5.1.20. X.3743. - RE CAR TO RUN 10,000 MILES. X.3647. This car will leave here on Wednesday. It is fitted with the following new parts. New parts fitted. Remarks. 19. Taper…

Scan058 Condition report on an EX chassis, detailing component wear, mileage, and fuel consumption.
View original record X.3743. 2.EX CHASSIS. X.3441. The ball joints of cross steering tube are just beginning X.3461. to shew signs of wear, also those of the shock absorbers X.3323. Both foot and hand brakes are very…

Scan059 Experimental work to resolve issues with unstable swaying and steering wobbles.
View original record Hs. c. to Bn. C.H. x.3441. EP20/F3.3.20. X.963 Re. Swaying and Unstable Steering. x.3441. x.457 With reference to experimental work on the above, we have certainly been able to demonstrate with cars…

Scan060 Tests and suggestions for improving unstable steering and springing issues.
View original record Hs. from EP. C. to Bm. C. to Da. C. to Hy. X3441 FR. 2 EP7/F8.3.20. X3441 RE. UNSTABLE STEERING AND SPRINGING. X1242. X457 We have been able to carry out tests on the above, and have been able to…

Scan061 Car swaying issues related to spring design and steering components.
View original record -2- should they be dismantled at any time and incorrectly re-erected. Definite instructions should also be issued so that the load on each ball of the steering connecting tube can be guaranteed…

Scan062 Outlining proposed part upgrades and adjustments for the 10,000 miles test car, 2.EX.
View original record R.H 235 a (100 T.) (S.F. 846. 6-5-19) G. 2469. X.3441. To CJ. from Hs. Hsl/LGS.3.20. X.3743. RE 2.EX - 10,000 MILES TEST CAR. There are several pieces on 2.EX Car which we should like to replace with…

Scan063 Recommending the standardization of a 1/4 inch lean for front steering pivots on all future cars.
View original record R.R. 235 A (100 T) (R.F.848 6.6.19) G. 2450 X.3441. EFe By. from EP. c. to S. c. to Bn. c. to Sft. for Sc. EP14/F15.4.20. X3441 RE. LEAN OF FRONT STEERING PIVOTS. X963 We find that in order to get the…

Scan064 Clarifying instructions and specifications for the lean of front steering pivots.
View original record x.3441 EPR EP. c.to Sft. for Sc. c. to Ms. c. to Bn. BY4/P16.4.20. X.3441 RE LEAN OF FRONT STEERING PIVOTS. X 963 EP14/F15.4.20. I do not quite understand exactly what is meant when you say that the…

Scan065 That any alteration to the lean of front steering pivots should be managed via a Standardisation Sheet or by direct instruction from Mr. Royce and Mr. Johnson.
View original record R.R. 235 B (50 T) (S G. 504 8-1-20) G 2585. X.3441 1 To BR. From Bn. c.c. to WCR. [text crossed out] c.c. to Dy. [text crossed out] c.c. to HU. [text crossed out] c.c. to Brt. [text crossed out] c.c.…

Scan066 Steering improvements, comparing performance, and suggesting further tests on radius rods and thrust bearings.
View original record H.R. 253 a. (100 Tr) (S) F 846 6-8-19. G. 3460 X.344/. To Hs. from R. Copy to CJ. " Bn. " Da. " EFC. " By. R7/G19.4.20. X.963. RE STEERING. X.3441. X.3791. I am very pleased to hear that you think we…

Scan067 Note regarding an experimental test on a central point steering system with vertical pivots.
View original record H.R. 255 a (100 T) (S.F. 846 6-8-19) G. 2460 Contd. -2- R7/G19.4.20. X. 3482. I shall, at an early date, endeavour to obtain absolute central point steering with vertical pivots for experimental test,…

Scan068 Steering experiments with Michelin disc wheels, testing the effects of wheel dish orientation on steering stability.
View original record To R. from Hs. c. to CL. c. to EN. c. to E. c. to Da. c. to BY. c. to EP. EFC X.3441 EFO [STAMP: APR 24 1920] COPY. 2 copies [STAMP: RECEIVED / LG23.4.20.] [CROSSED OUT: X.963] X.3482 RE STEERING.…

Scan069 Steering issues, analysing the effects of friction, wheel dish, and pivot pin arrangements on wheel oscillation.
View original record Contd. -2- Hsl/LG23.4.20. that the steering under this condition was quite good. There was no tendency for the car to run to one side without touching the wheel and the car kept a straight line. With…

Scan070 Continued discussion on steering assembly components and the effect of friction on steering wheel oscillation.
View original record Contd. -3- Hsl/LG23.4.20. ----------- 2. Ball joints on side steering tube having one side solid and set up spring on the other side to a load of 600 lbs. 3. Steering pivot on one side to have plain…

Scan071 Steering test results and advocating for the standardisation of proposed improvements to pivot lean and steering tube ball ends.
View original record Hs. from Ep. c. to EY. c. to BY. c. to BN. C to EFC. X.3441. COPY. EP13/F10.5.20. X963 RE STEERING. X.3441 X.3491a With reference to your report on the steering test, ref. Hsl/LG23.4.20, as discussed…

Scan072 Inspection notes and recommendations from Mr. Royce on 20 HP chassis components.
View original record X.3576 4263 To Hs. Ds. & By. -6- E1/G18.5.20. Contd. to do the silencer anout job. For press work to be ordered outside Mr. Royce recommeded that we should try Sankeys or Rubery Owen. INSPECTION OF 20…

Scan073 History of front axle pivot replacements and requesting clarification on a specific upgrade path.
View original record R.R. 285A (100 T) (S.G. Hq. 18-9-30) G. 2018 Hs YSHHI RECEIVED JUN 11 1920 Hm/NRC24/W10.6.20. Front Axle Pivots. Standing order 23 of 1913 was to remove front axle pivots C.402/449, from all cars to…

Scan074 Vehicle inspection and modification questionnaire with a series of numbered questions.
View original record 15. Have you made a road test? 16. If not, what prevented it? (If test has been made, enter the result in the report Form “C” attached.) 17. Type of body fitted 18. Made by 19. Rough estimated weight…

Scan075 Blank 'Inspection Report' form (Form 'B') with a questionnaire for assessing a vehicle's condition and history.
View original record FORM "B" INSPECTION REPORT Date of Report Chassis No. Name of Owner Address Registration No. of Car Date Inspection made By 1. Is the car in the use of a pre-war owner ? 2. If not, how long in…

Scan076 Providing an update on the progress of the 'whirlwind' inspection program and replacement of cross steering tubes.
View original record B.U. C. to HCR. C. to LNS. C. to E.H. X3441 EP. EP/T19/F22.7.19. RE. CROSS STEERING TUBES. We should like to have a reply to our memo. EP/T7/F4.7.19 as soon as possible, especially with regard to the…

Scan077 The urgent replacement of a cross steering tube on chassis 789 and a proposed policy review.
View original record X.3441 AT BY. from RR c.c. to HS. (c. BPO) EP4/F16.9.20. X.3441. RE. CHANGING OF CROSS STEERING TUBES. As you are aware, we are changing cross steering tubes on all chassis from 1100 and onwards. We…

Scan078 The replacement of a faulty cross steering tube on chassis 789.
View original record R.R. 338s (50 T) (S.G. 755, 24-3-20) G. 2050 X.3441. EP. from BY/Mtn. c. Hs. c. EFC. RECEIVED BY/Mtn2/P.25.9.20. RE CHANGING CROSS STEERING TUBES. Referring to your memo EP4/F16920, we note that…

Scan079 Friction in steering and the performance of plain thrust washers on experimental cars.
View original record To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to Bn. c. to E. c. to Da. c. to EWT. for R.R. Inc. X 4207 Hs2/LG4.11.20. X.4207a/b. FRICTION IN STEERING. X.3971a. With reference to Mr.Olley's memo, Oy6/G7.10.20, we have…

Scan080 Fitting plain thrust washers and a permanent design modification for pivot pins.
View original record R.R. 258a (100 T) S.H. Sq. 29-7-20 G 2768 Contd. -2- Hs2/LG4.11.20. fitting the plain thrust washer to existing cars. As regards a permanent design, Mr. Royce might consider some modification…

Scan081 Modifications and preparations for an experimental car destined for the U.S.A.
View original record x4207 R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to Bn. c. to E. c. to Da. c. to Hy. Extract from - Hs1/LG4.11.20. X.3918. EXPERIMENTAL CAR FOR U.S.A. X.3764a/b. We are fitting to 4.EX the following new parts:- X.3912.…

Scan082 Extract detailing specifications for the Small R.R.L. Chassis, referencing the Goshawk model and engine materials.
View original record X4263 TO C.J. from R. Extract from R4/G17.11.20. X.4219. RE SMALL R.R.L. CHASSIS. X.4263. Front axle to be like "Goshawk". X.4229. The Goshawk" will be a model of the external appearance of this…

Scan083 Requesting review for standardisations of three experiments related to steering and axle components.
View original record W.R. 235a (100 T) S.H. 89. 22-7-20: G. 2705 X 4207 To R. from Hs/AT. CJ. BJ. Hs/AT18.11.20. RE STANDARDISATION SHEETS. Herewith please receive standardisations for the following experiments:- X.3791a.…

Scan084 Distributing new standardisation sheets for steering pivot pins and thrust washers.
View original record To E. from Hs/AT. CJ. HJ. Wor. Bn. Hy. De. F PM. EHT. for R.R. Inc. D/Rd. X 4207 Hs/AT24.11.23. RE STANDARDISATION SHEETS. Herewith please receive the following standardisation sheets:- X.3791a.…

Scan085 Friction in steering systems, specifically regarding the use and testing of plain thrust washers on experimental cars.
View original record To R. from Hs. c. CJ. Bn. E. Da. E.W.T. for R.R. Inc. FRICTION IN STEERING. With reference to Mr. Olley's memo Oy6/G7.10.20., we have examined the plain thrust washers which have been running on…

Scan086 Fitting plain thrust washers to existing cars and a permanent design change for pivot pins.
View original record -2- Hs2/LG4.11.20. Contd. We consider there is no harm likely to arise from fitting the plain thrust washer to exsisting cars. As regards a permanent design, Mr. Royce might consider some modification…

Scan087 Points for attention regarding post-war American car specifications following a visit to America.
View original record x4207 Wor. from EP. c. Ry. c. Wd. c. Hs. c. CJ. EP6/F11.11.20. 11th Nov. 1920. X.3614. RE AMERICAN VISIT - POINTS FOR ATTENTION. (1) REAR SPRING. X.2628. X.3461. X.3900. It has now been agreed by R…

Scan088 Design scheme and specifications for the 'Kite' Front Axle.
View original record H.R. 886a (100 T) (S.H. 169, 11-8-20) G. 2200 X 4263 To R from DA. Copy to DN. Copy to EFC. DAL/CB 24-12-20. [STAMP] EFC [STAMP] DEC 30 1920 [STAMP] RECEIVED X 4263 Re "Kite" Front Axle. We have made…

Scan089 New friction device for the front steering pivot and the effects of moisture on fibre washers.
View original record Y 4204 AT By. from EP. c. to BH. c. to HS. c. to SFB. (c. to EFC) EP8/F1.1.21. X-4204 RE. NEW FRICTION DEVICE TO FRONT STEERING PIVOT. AND NECESSARY END PLAY. In fitting the above we have found that…

Scan090 Technical memo discussing the springing, weight, vibrations, and steering for the 'Goshawk' models.
View original record X.3576 41263 Contd. -2- Extract X.3481 R4/G12.1.21. (10) SPRINGING X.3527. X.4262. You must expect bad springing with twoo stiff spring, except at high speed, but even, then they would want severe…

Scan091 Points of criticism raised by Mr. Royce regarding the 'Goshawk 11' steering and front spring shackle scheme.
View original record Y4263 TO Da. from E. c. to C.J. c. to Wor. c. to Hs. c. to EFC. X. 4263 1/4 E2/G26.1.21. RE "GOSHAWK 11" STEERING AND FRONT SPRING SHACKLE - N. SCHEME 699. Referring to the above scheme, would you…

Scan092 Design change for the cross steering joint on the Goshawk 11 model.
View original record To Da. from E, c. to CJ. c. to Wor. c. to Hs. c. to By. c. to EFC. y4263 E6/G27.1.21. X.4263. RE "GOSHAWK 11" - ARRANGEMENT OF FRONT AXLE AND CROSS STEERING TUBE. Referring to the cross steering joint…

Scan093 Letter to British Timken Limited regarding the use of their bearings in front hubs.
View original record 18441 RECEIVED E F C FEB 10 Hs2/LG. 10th. Feb. 1921. British Timken Limited., Ward End, Birmingham. Dear Sirs, With reference to your letter dated Feb. 1st. Ref:- RFH/LM. At the present time we have…

Scan094 Proposed wire wheel front axle design for the Goshawk II model.
View original record To A from DA. COPY TO BR. COPY TO EFC. RECEIVED X4763 E F C 12 1921 DA11/CB10-2-21. X 4069 RE GOSHAWK II - FRONT AXLE. We send herewith a print of "N" Sch: 752 shewing the proposed wire wheel front…

Scan095 Layout of a wire wheel with a vertical pivot and modifications to the hub.
View original record DA11/CB10-2-2L. contd. centre-point than was at first supposed. We understand there is a markedly less tendency to wobble, for one thing. We therefore thought that we should be in order in laying out…

Scan096 Design of the 'Goshawk II' front axle, focusing on the choice between vertical pivots and different wheel types.
View original record X 4263 D RECEIVED 17 FEB 1921 To DA. from R. Copy to... R8/G16/2/21. XL263 RE "GOSHAWK II" - FRONT AXLE. X1761 SCHEMES 752, 753, & 758. With reference to the front axle, we cannot wait to find out…

Scan097 Blueprints for Scheme 690, concerning the arrangement of a Front Axle Cross Steering Tube for Michelin disc wheels.
View original record X 4263 HS To HY from DA. c. to BD. c. to HS. c. to THG (1 print). MAR 24 RECEIVED DA/CB23-3-21. X.4263 RE GOSHAWK II Please receive herewith three blue prints of "N" Scheme 690 showing the arrangement…

Scan098 Modification for easier lubrication of front pivots on the 40/50 chassis.
View original record R.R. 255a (50 T) S.H. 956. 19-3-21) G. 3038 X3441 To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to BN. c. to E. c. to Dd. c. to BY. Hs2/LGS.4.21. X3441 LUBRICATION OF FRONT PIVOTS 40/50 CHASSIS. In order to lubricate…

Scan099 Material choice (steel vs Delta) for a cap related to the lubrication of front pivots on a 40/50 HP chassis.
View original record X3441 To Hs. from R. c. to CJ. c. to Da. c. to BY. R1/G11.4.21. X1148 X3441 RE. 40/50 H.P. CHASSIS - LUBRICATION OF FRONT PIVOTS. With reference to your memo. Hs2/LG8.4.21., I agree, get going on…

Scan100 Blueprints for a pin to prevent wheel holding studs rotating on the Goshawk II front axle.
View original record To BY from DA. c. to HS. c. to TB (1 print). [struck through] c. to RHO (1 print). [struck through] X4263 DAL/CB12-4-21. X4263 GOSHAWK II - FRONT AXLE. [STAMP TEXT] RECEIVED 26 APR 1934 With reference…

Scan101 Design approval for the Goshawk II front axle.
View original record TO E from DA. c. to BH. c. to E.O. X4263 Hs DAL/CB18-4-21. 19 1921 RECEIVED X4263 RE GOSHAWK II - FRONT AXLE. Replying to your E1/G16-4-21 you will no doubt remember on the occasion of my last visit…

Scan102 Scheme 901 for an experimental method of fastening springs to the front axle for the 40/50 HP model.
View original record To Sff. from DA. Copy to Mr. [illegible name crossed out] " " E.O. WEST WITTERING. X.4372 COPY. DA3/G25/4/21. RE 40/50 H.P. FRONT AXLE AND SPRING ATTACHMENT. We send herewith N. Scheme 901 showing a…

Scan103 Change to the front axle spring pads for the Goshawk 11.
View original record To BY. from R. c. to CJ. c. to Da. c. to Hs. X4263 R7/G25.4.21. X.4263 RE GOSHAWK 11 - FRONT AXLE. X.4372 With reference to the front axle for "Goshawk 11", there will be some little change made with…

Scan104 Inclination of the steering pivot on the Goshawk II front axle.
View original record R. R. 256a (100 T) (S.H. 798 10-12-20) G. 2948 HS. from BY. c. Mr Booth. X 4263 GOSHAWK II. FRONT AXLE. RE INCLINATION OF STEERING PIVOT. I find that by the amount of inclination given to the Front…

Scan105 The defective fixing of the front axle to the spring, proposing modifications for the 40/50 HP and Goshawk 11 models.
View original record X4263 To Hs. from R. c. to CJ. c. to De. c. to BY. c. to EP. X.4263 - RE FIXING OF FRONT AXLE TO SPRING. X.4372 I have come to the conclusion that the fixing of the front axle to the spring is…

Scan106 Recommendation concerning the Goshawk 11 front axle and the inclination of its steering pivot.
View original record BY. from Hs. X42-63 Hs6/LG28.4.21. X42-63 GOSHAWK 11 - FRONT AXLE. RE INCLINATION OF STEERING PIVOT. With reference to your BY6/P26.4.21. We would recommend that the dies for the Swing Links at the…

Scan107 Request for comments on a memo from Paris regarding front axles.
View original record Hs. [REDACTED]Y. X3441 EP/Thnll/013.7.21. X3441 Re. Front Axles. ---------- We attach hereto a copy of memo. Wa8/Go.6.7.21, we have received from Paris re. the above, on which we shall be glad to have…

Scan108 From the Paris branch regarding concerns over bent front axles on post-war chassis.
View original record AUTOMOBILES ROLLS ROYCE FRANCE LIMITED. P A R I S EP. Wa.8/Go.6.7.21. Re. Front Axles. --------- We are of the opinion that the strength of the front axles might well be looked into. We have had…

Scan109 Extract from a memo discussing the need for evidence of damaged front axles and hypothesizing the cause of failure.
View original record X.3441 Extract from BY9/P14.7.21. X.3920 In regard to the further memo Wa8/Go6.7.21, on front axles, before we could give this matter any consideration it will be necessary for us to have some…

Scan110 Instructing not to make a hole in the cross steering tube and to take precautions against spelter formation.
View original record To Hs. from R. c. to CJ. c. to BJ. c. to BY. c. to R.R.Inc. attention of OY. X3441 R9/G9. 8. 21. X.3441 - RE CROSS STEERING TUBE. With reference to OY6/G19.7.21 regarding the above, the hole mentioned…

Scan111 Use of straight-sided tyres on the Goshawk 11 chassis.
View original record Hs. from F.V. R.R. 235a (100 TJ S.H. 798 10-12-20) CP.2949 X4263 BY6/P15.8.21. X.987.. GOSHAWK 11. X.4263 FRONT AXLE, REAR HUB & BRAKE. X.4257. I would like to remind you of my conversation with you…

Scan112 From Mr. Royce detailing urgent tests for the front axle system regarding front wheel brakes on a 40/50 HP chassis.
View original record To Hs. from Da. X3441 Dal/G28.10.21. RE. FRONT WHEEL BRAKES ON 40/50 HP. CHASSIS. X.3441 Mr. Royce wishes you to test the value of the present front axle system in torsion. He suggests that a method…

Scan113 Recommendation to reconsider the design of steering stops as the current ones are heavy and bend easily.
View original record X.4263. Extract from Hsl/LG15.11.21. STEERING STOPS. X.4263. We recommend that when the front axle is being increased in section, that the steering stops should be re-considered. The present stops are…

Scan114 Inquiring about the performance of Goshawk 11 cross steering tube joints.
View original record To Hs. from Da. X4263 Da2/G17.112.1. X.4263 - RE GOSHAWK 11 - CROSS STEERING TUBE JOINTS. I forgot to ask you yesterday whether the joints on the cross steering tube of Gosgawk 11. with the wide spliy…

Scan115 Failure of a front axle during a Goshawk 11 bump test and recommending urgent modifications.
View original record R.R. 188A (100 T) (S.H. 798, 10-12-20) G. 1047 XC4263 To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to Da. c. to BY. c. to E. c. to EP. c. to Wor. Hsl/LG26.11.21. GOSHAWK 11 - BUMP TEST. X.4219. We have put another…

Scan116 Instructions to remove 'Rolls-Royce' branding from the Goshawk II experimental chassis front axle and hub caps.
View original record To RHC C. to Cft. C. to RP. C. to WR. C. to CHAT. C. to D/Bd. C. to Efficiency Dept. C. to D/Mn. X4263 BY/HEB6/W.9/12/21. X.4263. "GOSHAWK II" CHASSIS. FRONT AXLE & CROSS STEERING TUBE - SEC. 7040.…

Scan117 Requesting information on a fractured Goshawk 11 front axle to understand the cause of failure.
View original record X4263 Hs. from. Da. R.R. 128(Rev.) (S.H. 10m. 12-19) E.S.2048 D1/M13.12.21. X.4263 - GOSHAWK 11. FRONT AXLE. We are getting a new axle ready but I think we ought to have if possible some information…

Scan118 Broken Goshawk 11 front axle, discussing forging issues and proposing design improvements for strength and reliability.
View original record Hs. from R. c. to CJ. c. to EP. c. to HY. c. to BY. c. to Wor. X4263 R7/M3.12.21. X.4263 - GOSHAWK 11 - FRONT AXLE. One of these has broken in bump. I am not sure that this one was a sound forging. It…

Scan119 Repeated breakage of the Goshawk 11 front axle.
View original record X4263 To Da, from Hs. Hs2/LG15.12.21. GOSHAWK 11 - FRONT AXLE. X4263 The breakage of the Goshawk 11. Front Axle was now in any way accidental. We have now broken two more Goshawk 11. front axles,…

Scan120 Letter discussing the failure analysis of a Goshawk 11 front axle.
View original record Hs. from Da. X4263 Da2/M17.12.21. GOSHAWK 11. FRONT AXLE. E. 4263. Thank you for the information regarding the broken front axle. I did not mean that the axle might have met with an accident that you…

Scan121 Test results for Goshawk pendulum levers, showing torsion, deflection, and permanent set under various weights.
View original record X4263 S18/17/5/31 X2263 (crossed out) X205 X4264 GOSHAWK - PENDULUM LEVERS. Test hanging weights on ball end. Weight. Torsion. Deflection. Permanent set. Lever End. Ball End. 200 lbs. .043 .038 300 "…

Scan122 Test results for torsion and bending on a 40/50 HP front axle to specification N.SCH.979.
View original record X3441 TESTS ON 40/50 H.P. FRONT AXLE TO N.SCH.979 Handwritten Note: Reatts/LG 20.12.21 for blue prints LOAD. | TORSION. TOP. | TORSION. BOTTOM. | TORSION. DEFLECTION. | BENDING. PERMANENT SET. | BEND…

Scan123 The production and quality testing of the Goshawk 11 front axle and steering levers.
View original record R.R. 63 (500 H) S.E. 441. 22-1-18. Bm. 2/212/18. X4263 RECEIVED H. from BY. c. Hs. c. CI. BY2-P21.12.21. GOSHAWK 11. FRONT AXLE. X4263 With reference to R7/M131221 the axle in question was produced by…

Scan124 The failure of a Goshawk original type front axle due to a low factor of safety.
View original record X.4263 Extract from hs1/LG23.1.22. X.4219 Front axle. X.4263 We have had one of the Goshawk original type front axles break in the centre between the two front springs. This shows there is a very…

Scan125 Arranging special compression and gear ratio tests for various cars, including the Goshawk model.
View original record BJ. from EP. c. to Hs. X4263 EP9/H6.2.22. RE SPECIAL COMPRESSION & GEAR RATIO TESTS. X.4256, X.4299, X.4219, X.4263 With reference to your BJ8/H4.2.22., I have already discussed with Mr. Hives the…

Scan126 Requesting more information on a specimen steering wheel and confirming Mr. Royce's requirements for the Goshawk steering wheel to be covered in bakelite.
View original record X4263 To BY. from Da. c. to HE. Dal/M8.2.22. RE STEERING WHEEL. X.4263 X.3441. With reference to the specimen steering wheel which we have down here, and of which we asked you recently to obtain…

Scan127 From 'Da.' detailing Mr. Royce's rejection of a requested modification for the rear spring shackle.
View original record To hs. from Da. X4263 Da2/M7.2.22. GOSHAWK 11. X.4261. X.4263 With reference to your request for a stop on the back shackle for the rear springs to prevent the axle pushing back, Mr.Royce does not…

Scan128 The difficulty in persuading customers that the necessary vertical play in steering swivels does not cause a rattling noise.
View original record Hs. from EP. c. to BY. V344/ EP/Thn8/H17.2.22. Re. Vertical Play in Steering Swivels. We are having considerable difficulty in persuading our customers and agents that the vertical play in the…

Scan129 Cover letter for a memo and standardization sheet regarding a cross steering tube changeover and Hartford shock absorbers, requesting personal discussion with Mr. Royce.
View original record X3441 To Hs. from E. c. to CJ. c. to EP. E7/M15.3.22. CROSS STEERING TUBE CHANGEOVER - AND X.3441. STANDARDISATION SHEET FOR HARTFORD X.4400. SHOCK ABSORBER. We send you herewith memo.…

Scan130 Failure of cross steering levers on a Goshawk 11 vehicle via telegram correspondence.
View original record X4263 E. from EP. c. to EY. c. to HS. c. to Da. c. to Wor. EP9/LG30.3.22. GOSHAWK 11. FAILURE OF CROSS STEERING LEVERS. X.4263. X.4219. We have received a wire from Hy. as follows:- "Cross steering…

Scan131 Querying the specifics of bending cross steering levers on the Goshawk 11 model.
View original record To BY. from Da. c. to EF. X4263 Dal/M1.4.22. GOSHAWK 11. STEERING LEVERS. X.4086. X.4263 I have seen a note enclosing some remarks from Mr. Haldenby regarding the cross steering levers bending. No…

Scan132 Steering defect on the Goshawk 11 car caused by gyroscopic torque.
View original record EP. from Da. c. to Wor. c. to BY. X4263 Da4/M5.4.22. GOSHAWK 11. STEERING. E.4263. X.4219. With reference to Mr. Hives remarks re. the steering on his car, that the wheels appear to be deflected…

Scan133 New, strengthened design for the Goshawk 11 top steering lever on the front axle.
View original record To BY. from Da. c. to CJ. c. to Wor. c. to Hs. Le Canadel. Da2/M5.4.22. GOSHAWK 11. TOP STEERING LEVER ON FRONT AXLE. X.4263 In view of Mr. Royce's remarks as to the possibility of the top steering…

Scan134 Design and specifications of Goshawk 11 steering levers, comparing specimens and modifications.
View original record To BY. from Da. c. to CJ. c. to Wor. c. to Hs. c. to EP. X4263 Da2/M6.4.22. GOSHAWK 11. STEERING LEVERS. X.4263 X.4219. We thank you for your BY6/F3.4.22. You are quite right in supposing the specimen…

Scan135 Stress analysis of a cross steering lever to meet Mr. Royce's requirements.
View original record contd:- -2- you N.sch.1248 shewing the lever designed as we think it might be but we shall leave it in your hands to use whichever is most convenient. We may say that we find on comparing the specimen…

Scan136 Containing Mr. Royce's instruction on the cross steering tube changeover procedure.
View original record To EP. from E. Hs. c. to CJ. c. to Wor. X3441 E2/M7.4.22. RE. CROSS STEERING TUBE CHANGEOVER. X.3441. In reply to EP/Thnl/H22.2.22 giving the recommendation of the Works Committee that the practice as…

Scan137 Cause and solution for a steering 'joggling' issue on the Goshawk II model.
View original record Y4263 Ds. from EP. c. to Wor. c. to BY. c. to Hs. c. to Hy. EP1/LG7.4.22. GOSHAWK II. STEERING. X4263 With reference to yours De4/HS.4.22 in which you suggest the reason for the "joggling" of the…

Scan138 Modifications to a Goshawk-11 side steering tube and a planned experimental replacement.
View original record Hs. from EP. c. to Hy. X4263 EP1/LG8.4.22. 6-GOSHAWK-11. X4265 X4086 Further to our EP3/LG7.4.22. The side steering tube which we are sending as a spare for this car is fixed up with buffer springs at…

Scan139 Cause of steering joggling in the Goshawk 11 model, suggesting it is due to gyroscopic action.
View original record To EP. from Da. GOSHAWK 11. STEERING. E. 4263 X4263 Da3/M10.4.22 Thank you for your EP1/LG7.4.22. We understand that whatever is the cause of this joggling of the steering it is eliminated by adding…

Scan140 Instructions to produce cross steering ball joints for the 'Goshawk II' experimental chassis.
View original record X4263 To Mr. Coverley. C. to SIV. C. to IB. C. to SFU. C. to WH. X.4263. "GOSHAWK II" FRONT AXLE & CROSS STEERING TUBE - SEC: 7040.- ~~and CROSS STEERING BALL JOINTS.~~ Kindly instruct for 3 sets of…

Scan141 Design alterations for the Goshawk II cross steering tube.
View original record R.R. 199 (500 H) (SD. 296. 15.3.17) M.P. 176549. X4263 To BY. from Da. c. to CJ. c. to Wor. c. to Hs. Dal/M28.4.22. GOSHAWK 11. CROSS STEERING TUBE. X.4263. Please receive N.sch.1259 shewing an 1"…

Scan142 Diagram specifying the steering lock angles for the Goshawk II.
View original record x4263 SEC 7040 STEERING LOCKS GOSHAWK II RH LOCK 36 1/2° FRAME LINE 1.750 .750 L H LOCK 41° MEASURED FROM EDGE OF 32.000 x 4.500 DUNLOP STRAIGHT SIDED TYRE HWB 9/5/32 R.R. 199 (250T) (SD676 19-7-17)…

Scan143 Diagram detailing the steering lock angles for the Goshawk II.
View original record X4263 Mr Hives. 2 more copies are being for E.P. SEC 7040 STEERING LOCKS GOSHAWK II RH Lock 36 1/2° FRAME LINE 1.750 Obtain turning circle of GII .750 L.H. LOCK 41° MEASURED FROM EDGE OF 32.000x4.500…

Scan144 Confirming experiments on the Goshawk II cross steering tube.
View original record X.4263. To BY. from Da. c. to CJ. c. to Wor. c. to Hs. Da5/M10.5.22. RE. GOSHAWK II. CROSS STEERING TUBE. X.4263. This is to confirm that you will experiment with the cross steering tube joint and the…

Scan145 Query regarding the forward inclination of pivots on the Goshawk II front axle to update the drawings.
View original record Hs MAY 17 1922 RECEIVED X4263 BY4/H. 18. 5. 22. GOSHAWK II FRONT AXLE RE FORWARD INCLINATION OF PIVOTS I would like to draw your attention to the fact that on our drawing we have not any increased…

Scan146 Instructions detailing a weight comparison of a South Front Axle assembly with hubs and tyres.
View original record RR26(10M BKS) FBH 655 5-11-20) MP 231103 X.4263 ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. INSTRUCTIONS To Mr Hives 20/5/1922 Order No. Customer's No. Sjoss South Front Axle Weight comprising axle hubs & snips (wheels wire) 32…

Scan147 Modifications for the Goshawk 11 front axle, detailing spring attachment methods.
View original record X.4263. To BY. from Da. c. to CJ. Wor. Hs. Da3/1425.5.22. GOSHAWK 11. FRONT AXLE X.4263. We send you herewith N.sch.1285 shewing the method of attaching the springs to the front axle, which Mr. Royce…

Scan148 Statement of case against criticisms of the Goshawk 'B' steering and driver comfort issues in a limousine.
View original record To BJ. from R. c. to CJ. LHS. c. to Wor. BY. c. to Hs. EP. c. to E+ PN. c. to C. X4263 R1/M25.5.22. GOSHAWK "B" STEERING. X.3780. X.4263 The following is a statement of our case against the criticisms…

Scan149 Modifications to the 'B' steering Goshawk and seating comfort compared to the 'B' type 40/50.
View original record contd:- -2- (7) The various modifications now arranged and agreed upon, have not yet been embodied in any available "B" steering Goshawk, and we await the results with confidence, that the seating…

Scan150 Weight of the 40/50 HP front axle assembly and tyres.
View original record Mr. Hives from CWH. X3441 30.5.22. 40/50 HP. FRONT AXLE. Weight of front axle comprising - axle hubs, springs, wheels, tyres, clips, packings and steering rods - 330 lbs. 2 tyres weigh 86 lbs. with…

Scan151 Faults with a 7-Goshawk-11 car in France, detailing issues with creaking wheels, oil on brakes, and loose steering bolts.
View original record To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to E. c. to Da. c. to BY. c. to EP. c. to Wor. X4263 Hs2/LG30.6.22. 7-GOSHAWK-11 X.4086. We have received the following report from T. Maddocks who is in charge of…

Scan152 Instructing Stores to despatch experimental Goshawk parts to Mr. Royce without charge.
View original record X4263 BP. from Hs. c. to Mr. Chatwin. Hs4/LG30.6.22. We are sending into the Stores for despatch to Mr. Royce:- 3 Steering support tubes. 1 Tappet. 3 Nuts These are experimental Goshawk pieces and…

Scan153 Internal memorandum discussing driver seating accommodation, control placement and design issues for the Goshawk model.
View original record BJ. from R. c. to Hs. X4263 R3/M4.7.22. GOSHAWK. RE. B. STEERING & DRIVERS' SEAT - SEATING ACCOMMODATION. X,4263. (1) I do not think it would be profitable to argue further about the 1" under the…

Scan154 Continued memorandum discussing temporary alterations made to a car and corrections that should have been completed at Derby.
View original record contd:- -2- driver forward. All these we altered temporarily at WW. after you had seen the car, except No.4, the last item. They ought to have been corrected at Derby. R.

Scan155 Driver's pedal arrangement and seating accommodation for the Goshawk model.
View original record To H. from BJ. Copy to Hs. BJ9/H7.7.22. GOSHAWK. Re 'B' Steering and Driver's Seat - Seating Accommodation. Thank you for HS/M4.7.22. I will inform the Sales Conference of its contents. I am sure that…

Scan156 Experiment to fit radius rods to the front axle of a 40/50 or Goshawk model to cure road shocks.
View original record To Hs. from R. c. to CJ. c. to Da. X.4263. R5/MD.2.7.22 RADIUS RODS TO FRONT AXLE - 40/50 OR GOSHAWK X.3441. X.4263. I understand that you have in hand an experiment of fitting radius rods to the…

Scan157 Potential improvements to the steering of the Goshawk model.
View original record To Hs. from R. c. to CJ. BJ. c. to Da. Hdy. X4263 R2/M22. 7.22. X.4264 X.4263. Regarding the steering of the Goshawk, we are very anxious to know the result of the long stroke spring buffers and I…

Scan158 Required modification to the side steering tube for a 40/50 radius experiment on the front axle.
View original record X. 3441. To Hs. from Da. c. to BY. Dal/M25.7.22. RE. 40/50 RADIUS FOR EXPERIMENT. X.3441. With reference to this experiment on the front axle it will be realised that the side steering tube requires…

Scan159 Temporary experimental application of radius rods to the Goshawk steering system.
View original record 74263 To BY. from Da. c. to CJ. c. to Wor. c. to HS. Da4/M27.7.22. GOSHAWK - STEERING X.4264 X.4263. We send you herewith N.schs. 1309 and 1310, shewing the temporary application of radius rods to the…

Scan160 Alterations to the Goshawk II production front axle blueprint F.50856.
View original record X4263 To Sft. c. to Hs. c. to HiC. c. to RP. By/HEB6/AT28.7.22 GOSHAWK II. PRODUCTION. Front Axle & Cross Steering Sec:7040. Re Front Axle F.50856. With reference to the above, we have altered the…

Scan161 Requesting a car swap and providing feedback on the Goshawk's engine performance and steering modifications.
View original record X4263 To Hs. from R. c. to CJ. X.4264 X.4219. X.4263. R2/M10.8.22. I shall be away next Monday and Tuesday, but hope you or a driver will bring me a 4-seater RR. - quiet running - on Wednesday or…

Scan162 Different steering system combinations to avoid steering wobble.
View original record X3441 To Hs. from R. c. to CJ. BJ. c. to Da. BP. c. to FN. Mr. Hardy. R4/M10.8.22. RE. STEERING (GENERAL) X.4264. X.3441. We can now sum this up better than heretofore. As you know, many combinations…

Scan163 Continued list of recommendations concerning steering geometry, friction, and suspension for production Goshawks.
View original record contd:- -2- (4) Centre point steering is correct under all circum- stances and should not be departed from. (5) Friction should not be necessary or desirable. (6) Incorrect geometry is not so apparent…

Scan164 Application of a radius rod to the 40/50 model to improve steering performance.
View original record X3441 To hs. from R. R4/M2.8.22. X.3441 - STEERING. We are endeavouring to send you at the first possible opportunity an application of a radius rod to the 40/50 which will permit of almost perfect…

Scan165 Reporting positive results from fitting radius rods to the front axle of a 40/50 chassis.
View original record To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to E. c. to Da. c. to BY. X4263 Hs4/LG21. 8.22. Y3441 X4263 RADIUS RODS ON FRONT OF 40/50 CHASSIS. We have run a 40/50 chassis a short distance with radius rods fitted to…

Scan166 Request to check and fit new type cross steering tubes to two experimental cars, chassis 7-CA and 49-GB.
View original record Hs. X3441 EP/HS025. 8.22. R. Chassis Nos. 7-CA and 49-GB. Experimental Cars. X682 X.2631 X.3441. For the purpose of our records, will you kindly let us know if the above chassis are fitted with new…

Scan167 Letter providing feedback on a sample leather gaiter for the Goshawk 11 cross steering system.
View original record X 4263 copy Mailing Dept. c. XP. Hs. RECEIVED STAMP: Hs AUG 30 1922 BY3-P30822. Messrs. The Wilcot (Parent) Co, Ltd., August 30/22. Fishponds, BRISTOL. Dear Sirs,. GOSHAWK 11. LEATHER GAITER ON CROSS…

Scan168 Letter regarding the return of a sample for required improvements.
View original record BY3-P30.8.22. contd. - 2 - We certainly feel at the moment it requires improvement along the lines indicated above. We are returning the sample, so as to make our criticisms quite clear, and trust…

Scan169 Mr. Royce's opinion on solving steering troubles for the Goshawk 11 front axle.
View original record To EY. from Da. c. to Hs. & EP. X4263 Del/M4.9.22. RE. GOSHAWK 11. FRONT AXLE. X.4263. Mr. Royce does not like the idea of fitting artificial friction in the pivots of the front axle to overcome the…

Scan170 Design options for the Goshawk 11 front axle, including pivot length and the type of adjusting screw.
View original record R.R. 199 (250T) (SDg76 19-7-17) MP18086s To BY. from Da. c. to CJ. c. to Wor. c. to Hs. X4263 Da1/M16.11.22. GOSHAWK 11. FRONT AXLE. X.4263. Thank you for your By2/P7.11.22. We do not think we can be…

Scan171 Technical query about eliminating steering wobble by using radius rods, inflexible steering connections, and specific pivot configurations.
View original record X4263 To Hs. From Da. Dal/M20.12.22. RE. STEERING X.4264. X.4263. X.3465. X.3441. We understand that radius rods and no spring buffers or other flexibility in the steering eliminates steering wobbles…

Scan172 Alterations to steering mechanisms, rejecting 'Jacob's gear', and proposing solutions for geometry errors.
View original record To OY. from R. c. to CJ. BJ. c. to EP. Hs. c. to BY. Da. X3441 R8/M29.1.23. RE. STEERING. X.3441 X.3465 X.3682. I was very pleased to receive your notes re, steering mechanism. We are making…

Scan173 The steering performance of the Goshawk 11 fitted with radius rods and recommendations for design standardization.
View original record X4263 To R. from HS. c. to CJ. c. to E. c. to Da. c. to BY. ___________________ GOSHAWK 11. STEERING. X.4363. X.4264. The more experience we have with the car fitted with radius rods, the more pleased…

Scan174 Agreement to apply radius rods to the Goshawk front axle to correct a steering geometry error.
View original record X.4263. To CJ. BJ. from R. Hs. BY. Da. E. PN. EP. RI/M3.2.23. GOSHAWK STEERING. X.4263. I agree to making a permanent application of radius rods to the front axle of Goshawk, to correct the inherent…

Scan175 Special short screw for the Goshawk Cross Steering Tube to accommodate the fitting of wheel discs.
View original record X4263 Hs. BY5-P28.2.23. GOSHAWK CROSS STEERING TUBE. A special short screw, with an internal square for tightening it up, was handed to you for use on the Cross Steering Tubes - the object of the…

Scan176 Completed standardisation sheet for an experiment on an adjusting screw for cross steering rod ball joints.
View original record and To CJ. from BJ from Hs. c. to R. Wor. c. to Rg. BY. c. to Ds. EP. c. to PN. ORIGINAL X4263 Hs/LG12.3.23. X.4263 - ADJUSTING SCREW FOR CROSS STEERING ROD BALL JOINTS. Herewith completed copy of…

Scan177 Standardisation of an adjusting screw for the cross steering rod ball joints.
View original record R R 765 (4 S) (S H 268, 19-9-20) G 2584 COMPLETED 8.3.23 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 28.2.23. X No. 4263 Drawing No. Part List Description of Parts. ADJUSTING SCREW FOR CROSS STEERING ROD…

Scan178 The costs and standardisation of an adjusting screw for a cross steering rod ball joint.
View original record COPY. To Hs. from MY/JW. My/JW/N1/139A/M3.3.23. X.4263 - ADJUSTING SCREW FOR CROSS STEERING ROD BALL JOINT. Receive herewith standardisation sheet with costs filled in. The old part has been ordered…

Scan179 Modifications to the Goshawk model's front axle, radius rods, and steering components.
View original record To BY. from Da. c. to CJ. c. to Wor. c. to Hs. X.4263. Dal/M14.3.23. GOSHAWK 11. FRONT AXLE ETC. X.4263. X.4219 We send herewith N.sch.1386 shewing the front axle arranged for radius rods in…

Scan180 Scheme N.sch.1387 for Goshawk 11 radius rods, noting modifications from the Stork N.sch.1336 design.
View original record To BY. from Da. c. to CJ. Wor. Hs. X.4263. Dal/M20.3.23. GOSHAWK 11. RADIUS RODS X.4263. We send herewith N.sch.1387 shewing the rear end of the radius rods and bracket. It will be seen that the…

Scan181 Modifications to the Goshawk 11 front radius rod and spring system.
View original record X4263 To BY. from Da. c. to CJ. c. to Wor. c. to Hs. Da2/M23. 3.23. GOSHAWK 11. FRONT RADIUS ROD SYSTEM. X.4263. X.4261 We send herewith N.sch.1388. shewing the front and rear shackles of the front…

Scan182 N.scheme 1394 for the 20 HP model, concerning stiffer springs for the front axle radius rods and side steering tube.
View original record Xu4263 To BY. from Da. c. to CJ. c. to Wor. c. to Hs. Da/2M/27.3.23. RE. 20 HP. WITH FRONT AXLE RADIUS RODS. X.4263. X.4261. We send herewith N.scheme 1394 shewing the rear end of the side steering…

Scan183 Modifications to the Goshawk II front axle radius rods and steering geometry.
View original record X.4263 To BY. from Da. c. to CJ. c. to Wor. c. to Hs. Da2/M28.3.23. GOSHAWK 11. FRONT AXLE RADIUS RODS. X.4263. We send herewith N.scheme 1389 shewing the general arrangement of the radius rods on the…

Scan184 Query regarding the placement of lubricators on Goshawk 11 steering joints.
View original record X4263 Hs. BY6-P27.4.23. GOSHAWK 11. STEERING JOINTS. X4263 X4264 X4400 In connection with the schemes we have received from DA, for Goshawk 11 Radius Rods, also modified Side Steering Rod, we notice…

Scan185 Query regarding the performance and wear of Goshawk 11 Radius Rods and their ball joints after considerable mileage.
View original record X.4263 To hs. from Da. Del/M6.6.23. GOSHAWK 11. RADIUS RODS X.4263. There have been more than one car we believe running about fitted with temporary scheme of radius rods, and one at least has done…

Scan186 Design alternatives and updates for the Goshawk 11 front axle radius rods.
View original record X.4263 To BY. from Da. c. to CJ. c. to Hs. Da5/M20.6.23. GOSHAWK 11. RADIUS RODS FOR FRONT AXLE X.4263. We send you herewith N.sch.1425 shewing the bracket for the rear end of the radius rods and…

Scan187 Trial for an alternative method of securing the ball end on the Goshawk 11 steering pendulum lever.
View original record To BY. from DA. c. to CJ. Wor. c. to Hs. EP. X4263 DA3/M6. 7.23. GOSHAWK 11. STEERING X.4263 X.205 We are not sure that we like the keys in the ball end on the pendulum lever shewn on F.51238 and…

Scan188 Diagram and specifications for the Goshawk Stub Axle.
View original record 44263 Aug. 1923 F. 51915. Goshawk Stub Axle. Angle of camber 2° Tilt of pivot 4° Total tilt of stub axle axis to pivot axis 6°

Scan189 Issues with 40/50 Chassis front axles bending backwards and the suspected cause.
View original record V3441 BY c. Hs. EP/Thn11/H15.8.23. re. 40/50 Chassis Front Axles. You will no doubt remember that some time ago Paris complained that they were having a number of cases of front axles being bent…

Scan190 Diagram and specifications for a 40/50 model stub axle.
View original record F. 69217 F. 6931 X3214 40/50 Stub axle. Angle of camber 2 1/2° Tilt of pivot 5° Total tilt of stub axle axis to pivot axis 7 1/2°.

Scan191 Standardisation of chassis parts, specifically alterations to taper bolts fixing steering levers to pivots.
View original record R.R. 758 (10M) (SL 72 18-7-23) MP 274954s. Handwritten: X 3441 Completed 26-10-23 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 24.9.23. Description of Parts. Alterations to - TAPER BOLTS FIXING STEERING…

Scan192 Standardisation proposal to change the material of friction washers for pivots from fibre to lead-bronze.
View original record R.R. 755 (10M) (SL 72 18-7-23) MP 27495B. Y4207 COMPLETED 2.11.23. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 4.10.23. Description of Parts. FRICTION WASHER FOR PIVOTS. Origin: To increase amount of…

Scan193 Front spring breakages and potential modifications, alongside a comparison with Hispano's steering gear design.
View original record To HS. from R. X3441 R4/M30.11.23. RE. FRONT ROAD SPRINGS AND STEERING GEAR. X.2628 X.4214 X.3441 FRONT SPRINGS. Can you ascertain whether a freer movement of the ends would result in less spring…

Scan194 Suggesting a design change to the leather cap on the cross steering tubes of the 20-HP car to improve clearance.
View original record X4263 c. Hs. EP13/H2.1.24. re. 20-HP Clearance of Leathers on end of Cross Steering Tubes. With reference to the complaints raised on the recent 10,000 Miles test 20-HP car with regard to the above,…

Scan195 Specification sheet with diagrams and calculations for the EAC-1 steering system.
View original record X3441 DETAILS OF EAC-1 STEERING. V3441 X9940 X4578 Effective tyre dia. to give true centre point steering = 35.7". Actual effective tyre dia. in practice taken as 33". Deviation in centre point due to…

Scan196 Tests to eliminate steering drag when braking by comparing large and small diameter tyres.
View original record 8.1.24. TESTS UNDERTAKEN TO ELIMINATE STEERING DRAG WHEN BRAKING. LARGE DIA. TYRES FITTED. 35 X 6 Palmer Cord at 90 lbs/sq.in. pressure. 16.75" Effective radius. Distance of point of contact from…

Scan197 Production of 50 'S' Series chassis with new front axle components for front-wheel brakes.
View original record X3441 Hs. BY11-P22.2.24. 40/50 CHASSIS. FRONT AXLES. We are producing 50 chassis as an addition to "S" Series which are similar to "S" Series in every respect, excepting that as we discussed with you…

Scan198 Design of front and back axle controls, spring stiffness, and the continuation of a design committee.
View original record To RG. and HS. FROM R. c. to CJ. E. DA. BY. CONTROL OF FRONT AXLE. X.9470 X.3441 I have not replied to the above memo. as I expected to be home very soon. It is not likely that we shall use more…

Scan199 Technical memorandum discussing the use of floating bushes and grease in steering pivots.
View original record To Hs. from Da. Y32441 c. to BY. DA1/M14.5.24. STEERING PIVOT BUSHES. X3265 (crossed out) X32441 The use of floating bushes has been frequently suggested and we are under the impression that a verbal…

Scan200 Table detailing the inclination of axle pivots for various car models.
View original record +4263 15.5.24. INCLINATION OF AXLE PIVOTS. Car. | Lean of Pivots. | Length of pivot pin. | Lean of pivot pins. -- | -- | -- | -- Y3441 | | | 40/50 HP. | 1º on axle | 8.815 | .154 X4263 | | | Gos:ll. |…

Scan201 The disadvantages of using floating bushes in steering pivots.
View original record R.R. 403A (SOH) (D.A. 652 20-5-24) J.H.D. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. Expl. No. 3441 REF: Hs2/LG21.5.24. To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. RG. c. to DA. E. c. to EY. Wor. FLOATING BUSHES FOR STEERING PIVOT. 3441 Our…

Scan202 Front axle control, proposing the testing of a system with radius rods over one with torque rod control.
View original record To Hs. from R. c. to CJ. RG. DA. X3241 R3/M29.5.24. RE. FRONT AXLE CONTROL. X.3441 X.9421 X.2628 We have lately gone into all patterns of front axle control with a view to experimentally testing what…

Scan203 Investigation into customer complaints regarding the lubrication of the 20-HP cross steering tube ball end.
View original record y4263 Hs. EP18/H3.10.24. 20-HP. Cross Steering Tube Ball End Lubrication. We have received one or two complaints that customers have not been able to lubricate the ball ends satisfactorily, and when…

Scan204 Customer feedback on oil leaks from the front pivots of a 20-HP chassis dripping onto the tyres.
View original record Hs. c. BY. c. Wor. X4263 EP6/H7.10.24. re. 20-HP. Chassis. Oil Leaks from Front Pivots. It has been pointed out by one or two customers that when oiling the front pivots any excess oil which exudes…

Scan205 Customer complaints about oil leaks from the front pivots on the 20 HP chassis.
View original record +4263 Br. Hs. BY18/H. 9.10.24. 20 HP. CHASSIS. OIL LEAKS FROM FRONT PIVOTS. EP points out that he has had complaints from customers owing to excess oil from the front pivots which when it finally…

Scan206 Letter from 'R' instructing modifications to the Goshawk I chassis, including smaller wheels and tyres.
View original record Hs. from R. R5/M15.9.25. GOSHAWK 1. X.3481 x.4565 X.4263 With reference to Goshawk 1. I want this little chassis fitting up rather differently, which includes smaller dia. of wheels, and I want DA.…

Scan207 Comparing the weights of front axle and brake components for the T-series Silver Ghost, New Phantom, and Hispano models.
View original record R.R. 493a (50 M) (D.D. 91. 12-6-25) J.H.L. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. Expl. No. 43441 REF: Hs8/LG17.9.25. To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. BJ. c. to RG. E. c. to DA. BY. c. to Wox. COMPARATIVE WEIGHTS OF FRONT AXLE…

Scan208 Weight comparison table for wheel and hub components for the T.series Silver Ghost, New Phantom, and Hispano models.
View original record R.R. 493A (50 M) (O.D. 21. 12-6-25) J.H.U. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. -2- Expl. No. REF HS/L/17.9.25. DESCRIPTION. T.series. Silver Ghost. lbs.ozs. New Phantom. lbs.ozs. Hispano. lbs.ozs. HUB - SHELL ONLY {…

Scan209 Requesting proposals for improving the front axle control on the Goshawk I car.
View original record X.4263 To HS. from DA. DA2/M21.9.25. GOSHAWK 1. FRONT AXLE. At the last moment we forgot to get into your proposals for improving the control of the front axle on this car. Could you send me down…

Scan210 Requesting historical test reports regarding failures of the Phantom front axle forging on the bumping rig.
View original record To Hs. from DA. /23 DA4/M29.6.26. PHANTOM FRONT AXLE. X. 8420 X.8772 [struck through] X23 It will be remembered that before the War, when the steering levers were undergoing test, the front axle…

Scan211 Front axle failure and bump rig testing parameters.
View original record To DA. from Hs/Rm. X23 Hs/Rm1/LG2.7.26. FAILURE OF FRONT AXLE. X23 X1331 We attach herewith the information which you require with regard to the life of the pre-war front axle on the bumping rig. We…

Scan212 Log of front axle bumping test results, detailing failures and longevity.
View original record LIFE OF PARTS ON BUMPING TESTS. FRONT AXLE. 3" Humps at 105 revs. per min. Piece No. | Description. | Time. hrs.mins. | Results. | Reference. --- | --- | --- | --- | --- F.2882 | Front axle. | 39 |…

Scan213 Test results table detailing the lifespan and failure modes of various front axles under stress tests.
View original record -2- Piece No. Description. Time, hrs,mins. Results. Reference. F.3391 Front axle. 24 0 Cracked. Wor/Hy16/L.20114 F.3391 Front axle. 12 0 15 30 Cracked O.S. through spring clip hole. Cracked N.S.…

Scan214 Letter from the American branch to the London office requesting bump test data for an advertising campaign.
View original record ROLLS-ROYCE OF AMERICA, INC. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. [Handwritten]: X231 [Handwritten]: S/W Hs Na3B9428 September 4th,1928. Mr. Basil Johnson, ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. 14-15 Conduit St. London W-1, ENGLAND.…

Scan215 The minimum satisfactory life of springs, axle pivots, and steering levers on a bumping rig.
View original record To NA. from Hs/Rn. Y23 Hs/Rm2/LG20.9.28. Y23/X168 The minimum satisfactory life on the bumping rig for springs is 25 hrs - axle pivot and steering 100 hrs. As a matter of fact we have never broken an…

Scan216 Note confirming the receipt of springs from Geo. Salter & Co. for experiments.
View original record X.3570. T) (S.F. 103. 25-10-18) G. 2241. Mr Clark from O.O. Wd/Dnl/HP25619. 25th June.1919. Please note that we have received from Geo. Salter & Co., 6 Springs N.521, 6 N.605 (for experiment 3540,)…

Scan217 To the Order Office listing parts received from various suppliers for experimental purposes.
View original record R.R. 199 (250T) (SD676 19-7-17) MP180865 Mr Clark. from Order Office. Wd/Dnl/HP2719. 2nd July.1919. Please note that we have received from The Herbert Frood Co Ltd., 18 Discs N.66, stores sheet 161520…

Scan218 Sourcing a black ebonite finish for steering column controls by consulting the Silvertown Rubber Company.
View original record To Bn. From EH. X.3530 X4264 3424 EH3/LG17.10.19. With reference to the black finish on Steering Column Controls. We suggest (it was your suggestion originally) that we might get in touch with people…

Scan219 Requesting a new design for the Goshawk pendulum lever, based on scheme 675, which will also be used on the Kite.
View original record To BY from DA. Copy to TB (1 print). Copy to NS (1 print). Copy to RMC (1 print). Copy to EFC. X3540 RECEIVED DEC 7 20 DA2/CB7-12-20. X.3570 RE PENDULUM LEVER - GOSHAWK. X.4264 We do not like the…

Scan220 Two design schemes, 657 and 670, for the Goshawk steering system, comparing strength, dimensions, and cost.
View original record To R from DA. Copy to BN. Copy to EFC. X.3520 DA4/CB9-12-20. RE GOSHAWK STEERING. ----------------- We send herewith a print of "N" Scheme 657 shewing the steering box shaft built up with taper…

Scan221 Modifications to the steering box for the 'Goshawk' and 'Kite' models, proposing a parallel serration design.
View original record R.R. 225A-1000 T's S G.648. 19-2-20 G. 2818 To Da. from R. C. to CJ. WOR. HS. EFC. COPY. X.3540 R15/G30. 12. 20. X 3540.RE STEERING BOX - "GOSHAWK" AND "KITE". X 4264. Many thanks for your suggestion…

Scan222 New construction scheme for the steering box shaft for the 'Goshawk' and 'Kite' models.
View original record R.R. 256A. (100 T) (S.H. 159. 11-8-20) G. 2800 X3540 To Da. from E. c. to CJ. c. to Wor. c. to Hs. c. to EFC. E5/G1.1.21. X.3540. X.4264. RE STEERING BOX - "GOSHAWK" AND "KITE". We send you herewith…

Scan223 Design specifications for the 'Goshawk I & 11' steering wheel.
View original record X3540 X4264 To Da. from E. c. to CJ. c. to Wor. c. to HS. c. to EFC. E2/G27.1.21. X.3540. X.4264. RE STEERING WHEEL - "GOSHAWK 1 & 11". Referring to N. scheme 732, would you kindly note the following…

Scan224 Flexible steering support causing side member twist on the Goshawk 1Car.
View original record R.R. 336a (100 T) S.H. 89. 22-7-20; G 2769 X3540 X4264 To R. from Hs. Extract from Hs1/LG7.a.21. X.3481. GOSHAWK 1CAR. X.3540. X.3522. The support for the steering on this car is rather flexible. If…

Scan225 Steering issues and proposed modifications for the Goshawk I vehicle.
View original record To Hs. from R. c. to CJ. Turbot R4/M28.4.25. ORIGINAL GOSHAWK 1. X.3481 X.4264 Regarding G.l. returned to Derby by Dodd on Sat. last the 25th.inst., one of the chief troubles on this car seemed to be…

Scan226 Fitting a light torque arm to car 1-G-1 to prevent axle lean and dive when cornering.
View original record X4264 To RHC. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm2/LG25. 5. 25. 1-G-1 X3481 X4264 We are anxious to fit a light torque arm to 1-G-1. It will be observed that as the springs of this car are shackled at the front, the…

Scan227 Trial fitting of a torque arm on car 1-G-1.
View original record X.4264 To RHC. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm1/LG15.7.25. 1-G-1. We are still anxious to try the torque arm on the above car as soon as it is convenient for this to be fitted up. 1-G-1 is available for this…

Scan228 Substituting the existing pendulum lever with a modified design for the Goshawk and Kite engines.
View original record X4264 To By. from Da. c. to TB. (1 print). c. to Hs. (1 print). c. to RHC.(1 print). c. to EFC. Da2/CB7.12.20. X.3540. RE PENDULUM LEVER - GOSHAWK. X.4264. We do not like the present pendulum lever…

Scan229 Steering column, pedal, and seat positions for the 'Kite' chassis, referencing drawing LeC.1323.
View original record To Da. from E. c. to CJ. c. to Wor. c. to Hs. c. to SP. c. to EFC. X4264 E2/G18.12.20. X.4264. RE "KITE" STEERING COLUMN, PEDAL & SEAT POSITIONS. We send you herewith drawing No. LeC.1323 shewing the…

Scan230 Use of Pendulum lever F.9016 for the steering column box on the 'Kite' chassis.
View original record X4264 30.12.20. X.4264. STEERING COLUMN BOX. Pendulum lever F.9016, will be used on "Kite" chassis.

Scan231 Modification for the 'Goshawk' and 'Kite' steering box, proposing a parallel serration design for the shaft arms.
View original record COPY. To Da. from R. C. to CJ. WOR. HS. EFC. X.4264 R15/G30. 12. 20. X 3540.RE STEERING BOX - "GOSHAWK" AND "KITE". X 4264. Many thanks for your suggestion regarding the construction of the steering…

Scan232 New construction scheme for the 'Goshawk' and 'Kite' steering box.
View original record X4264 To Da. from E. c. to CJ. c. to Wor. c. to Hs. c. to EFC. E5/G1.1.21. X.3540. X.4264. RE STEERING BOX - "GOSHAWK" AND "KITE". We send you herewith sketch of the further idea mentioned in Mr.…

Scan233 Proposing improvements to the 'Goshawk' steering wheel by adding a second web for robustness and to withstand torque.
View original record X4264 To Da. from R, c. to CJ. c. to Hs. c. to EFC. R3/G17.1.21. X.4264. RE "GOSHAWK" STEERING WHEEL. I think the pattern of our steering wheel might be improved. Instead of a single web underneather…

Scan234 Different design proposals for the Goshawk I & II steering box.
View original record X.4264 DA3/CB22-1-21. To R from DA. Copy to EWB Copy to EFC. RECEIVED X4264 RE "GOSHAWK I & II" - STEERING BOX. We send herewith a print of "N" Scheme 720 showing the steering box worked out in…

Scan235 From Mr. Royce regarding the proportions of the Goshawk 11 steering box.
View original record X4264 To Da. from E. c. to CJ. c. to Wor. c. to Hs. c. to By. c. to EFC. E4/G27.1.21. X.4264. RE "GOSHAWK 11" STEERING BOX. Referring to the "Goshawk 1" steering box, Mr. Royce thinks this appears to…

Scan236 Design specifications for the 'Goshawk I & 11' steering wheel.
View original record X4264 To Da. from E. c. to CJ. c. to Wor. c. to Hs. c. to EFC. E2/G27.1.21. X.3540. X.4264. RE STEERING WHEEL - "GOSHAWK 1 & 11". Referring to N. scheme 732, would you kindly note the following :- (1)…

Scan237 Instructions and diagram for altering the Goshawk 11 steering column, pedal, and seat positions.
View original record X.4264. To Da. from E. c. to CJ. c. to Wor. c. to Hs. c. to BY. c. to EFC. E3/G22.2.21. X.4264 RE. "GOSHAWK 11" STEERING COLUMN, PEDAL AND SEAT POSITIONS. Mr. Royce wishes "B" steering to be made…

Scan238 Drawings and modifications for the Goshawk II steering column.
View original record R.R. 235A (100 T.) S.H. 788. 10-12-20. (c) 2947 X4264 To K from DA. c. to Dr. c. to E.O. X4264 RE GOSHAWK II - STEERING COLUMN. We send herewith drawings of the steering column for Goshawk II, which…

Scan239 Modifications and alternative schemes for the steering column assembly and its mounting.
View original record DAL/CBS-4-21 contd. We have shewn the lower flange of the stationary tube screwed on to the tube instead of pegged and brazed, in order to enable the column support to be removed. We have also shewn…

Scan240 Revisions to the pedal, steering column, and driver's seat positions for the 'Coshank 11' model.
View original record X.4264 DA. from E. c. to CJ. c. to Wor. c. to BY. c. to Hs. c. to E.O. X.4267 X.4364 RE COSHANK 11 REVISED PEDAL, STEERING COLUMN, AND DRIVERS' SEAT POSITIONS. We send you herewith drawing No.Lec.1357…

Scan241 Modifications to the Goshawk 11 steering arrangement, moving the carburetter control to reduce cost.
View original record To HS.. from R. c. to CJ. c. to Wor. c. to BY. X4264 R3/G27.4.21. X.4264. RE. GOSHAWK 11 STEERING. In the arrangement of the steering for Goshawk 11 we have modified many parts so as to make what we…

Scan242 Blueprints for Goshawk 11 revised pedal, steering column, and seat positions.
View original record X.4264 To BY. from DA/STT. c. to Hs. c. to TB (1 print) c. to RHC(1 print) DA/STT3/CB28.4.21. X.4267 X.4264 RE GOSHAWK 11 REVISED PEDAL, STEERING COLUMN, AND SEAT POSITIONS. Please receive herewith…

Scan243 Distributing and discussing design schemes 902, 903, and 905 for the 'Goshawk II' steering column.
View original record X4264 Da/Stt1/EH3. 5. 21. To By from Da/Stt. C. to Hs. C. to TB (1 print) C. to RHC (1 print) ------------------- X4264. Re."GOSHAWK II" STEERING COLUMN ------------------------------- Please receive…

Scan244 Removal of cushion springs from the Goshawk 11 steering gear to reduce complexity and steering wobble.
View original record To Hs. from R. c. to CJ. c. to BY. c. to Da. x4264 R6/G9.5.21. X.4265 - RE.GOSHAWK 11. STEERING GEAR. X.4264. With reference to the longitudinal tube on the steering gear, I understand that you agree…

Scan245 Progress on the Goshawk 11 chassis, model X.4270.
View original record To Wor. from E. c. to CJ. c. to Hs. c. to BY. c. to Da. X4264 X.4219 X.4240 X.4264 RE PROGRESS OF GOSHAWK 11 CHASSIS. X.4270 In reply to your memo Wor7/M17.6.21, we make the following remarks about…

Scan246 Investigation into the failure of 40/50 steering boxes, discussing potential causes and remedies.
View original record CJ. from R. c. to Hs. X4264 RIO/G27.6.21. X.3465 - RE FAILURE OF 40/50 STEERING BOXES X4264 CJ2/D23/6/21 - Paris. These have been of the same design and same fixing to the best of my knowledge, for…

Scan247 Requirements for B type and D type steering for the Goshawk 11 chassis.
View original record Hs. from BY. x4264 GOSHAWK 11. RE TYPE OF STEERING. The pedals and steering which West Wittering were pushing most were B type - we have now obtained particulars of D type - apparently there are only…

Scan248 Drawings for Goshawk II engine steering brackets and accelerator controls.
View original record To D.A. from E. Copy to Gd. WOR. HY. HS. E.O. FC X4264 AUG 23 1921 E1/G19/8/21. X4264 X4270 RE "GOSHAWK II" MECH. AND FOOTBOARD BRACKETS FOR "B" AND "D" STEERING. We send you herewith drawings…

Scan249 Change of a steering nut from a split to a solid design and advice on manufacturing practices.
View original record Mr Booth from BY. c. Hs. X4264 BY7-P26.9.21. X4264 GOSHAWK 11. STEERING COLUMN. RE STEERING NUT F.50223. Will you kindly note that Mr Royce has agreed that the above nut should be made solid and not…

Scan250 Recommendation to key the rear axle pinion thrust washer and tighten steering column clearances on the Goshawk 11.
View original record To HY. from Hs. c. to RP. c. to Wor. X4264 X4150 X4264 We recommend that the thrust washer in the double thrust for the rear axle pinion is keyed to the shaft in a similar manner to what has been…

Scan251 Instruction to alter Goshawk 11 steering column drawings to match the reduced clearance of the 40/50 model.
View original record X4264 Mr Booth from BY. c. Hs. X4264 BY2-P6.10.21. GOSHAWK 11. STEERING COLUMN. I believe we have recently reduced the clearance very considerably on the 40/50 Steering Column in the top bearing for…

Scan252 Trial of a solid nut with a cast-in trough for the steering box.
View original record X.4264 21.10.21. Extract from El/G21.10.21. X.4219. STEERING BOX. X.4264 Mr. Royce wishes on Mr. Hives' suggestion, to try a solid nut for the steering box. This nut should have a little trough cast…

Scan253 Extract detailing a test on 'B' and 'C' type steering, noting the improved rigidity from a thick dashboard.
View original record X.4264. Extract from Hs3/LG13.10.21. STEERING. X.4264 We have fitted up a bare chassis which is to go on the bumping rig. On there we have "B" and "C" type steering fixed to the solid dashboard. The…

Scan254 Satisfaction of steering joints and column for the Goshawk 11 chassis.
View original record To Hs. from R. c. to CJ. X4264 R5/G16.11.21. X.4264 - RE GOSHAWK 11. STEERING JOINTS. We have been examining the steering joints for the Goshawk. We should be glad to know whether you consider those…

Scan255 Issues with the steering system, including danger on left lock, driver fatigue, and insufficient hand clearance.
View original record X.4264 Extract from Hml/W30.11.21. STEERING X.4264 Danger on left lock when turning a sharp corner fairly fast on full lock. Extremely tiring to drive through lack of support to the column.…

Scan256 From Mr. Royce requesting a test of a bracket design to steady the Goshawk 11 steering column.
View original record X4264 To hs. from Da. Da/21.12.21. X.4264 - GOSHAWK 11. STEERING COLUMN. Mr. Royce wishes you to try whether the steering colum with the strengthened tube could be steadied off the top of the dash by…

Scan257 Extract discussing the need for a steady support for the 'D' type steering column, and its subsequent lengthening.
View original record X.4264 Extract from R7/M/30.12.21. X.4219. (5) STEERING COLUMN X.4264 We anticipate "D" steering will require a steady, and for a perfectly safe policy I think it will be necessary to steady this from…

Scan258 Analysis of steering wobbles on the Goshawk 11, considering pivot design and Ackermann geometry.
View original record X.4264 Extract from R7/M30.12.21. X.4219. STEERING X.4264. (2) Goshawk 11. is reported to be entirely free from steering wobbles. Possibly the great beauty of the steering is due to the centre point…

Scan259 Test data sheet for Goshawk Pendulum Levers, recording torsion, deflection, and permanent set under increasing weight.
View original record X4264 X205 X4264 X4263 GOSHAWK - PENDULUM LEVERS. Test hanging weights on ball end. Weight. | Torsion. | Deflection. | Permanent set. Lever End. | Ball End. 200 lbs. | .043 | .038 | | 300 " | .116 |…

Scan260 Feedback on a sample steering wheel for the Goshawk 11.
View original record Hs. from Da. c. to BY X4264 Da3/M9.1.22. GOSHAWK 11. STEERING WHEEL. X.4264 Referring to the sample steering wheel which you brought down here, Mr. Royce remarks that the surface appears to be very…

Scan261 Coachbuilder objections to the proposed method of supporting the steering column on the Goshawk model.
View original record X4264 BJ. Copy Lhs. Sp9/H17.3.22. SUPPORT OF STEERING COLUMN ON GOSHAWK. As discussed at the conference yesterday, the coach-builders are afraid that the proposed arrangement of attaching the steering…

Scan262 Correct positioning of the steering wheel for the Goshawk II chassis.
View original record Typed Text: EP/Thn8/H23.3.22. Re. STEERING WHEEL POSITION OF GOSHAWK II. We are particularly requested by Sales Department to see that the Steering Wheel on Goshawk chassis is in the correct position…

Scan263 Steering improvements and investigating radiator water loss on the Goshawk-11.
View original record Hy. from EP. X4264 EP2/LC27.3.22 RE. STEERING. X4086 X4264 We should like to hear from you further how the steering is behaving. We have been able to achieve an improvement by increasing the friction…

Scan264 Instrument board and steering column support for Goshawk-11 models.
View original record W/S C. from EP. X4264 COSHAWK-11. INSTRUMENT BOARD AND STEERING COLUMN SUPPORT. EP2/LG13.4.22. X4067 X4264 There are two angles of bracket, one for each of the two slopes of steering. 6/7-Goshawk-11…

Scan265 The breakage of a steering box for a 5-Goshawk-11 and the arrangement of a replacement part.
View original record X4264 Hy/Hs. from EP. c. to E. c. to EY. c. to Wor. c. to CH. EP1/LG24.4.22. RE. 5-GOSHAWK-11 BREAKAGE OF STEERING BOX. X4264 We have today received your wire as follows:- "PLATFORD - BROKEN STEERING…

Scan266 Requesting a broken Goshawk 11 steering box be sent for inspection to determine the location of the breakage.
View original record To BY. from Da. c. to CJ. c. to Wor. c. to EP. c. to Hs. X.4264. Da2/M27.4.22. GOSHAWK 11. STEERING BOX. X.4264. In our wire today we asked that the broken steering box might be sent us as soon as…

Scan267 Proposal for a plain thrust bearing in the steering column for the Goshawk 11.
View original record X.4264 R.R. 189 (500 H) (SD. 296. 15.3.17) M.P. 176549. To BY. from Da. c. to CJ. c. to Wor. c. to Hs. c. to EP. Dal/M29.4.22. GOSHAWK 11. PLAIN THRUST BEARING IN STEERING COLUMN. X.4264 We send you…

Scan268 Proposed modifications to the Goshawk 11 steering column.
View original record Y4264 To BY. from Da. c. to CJ. c. to Wor. c. to Hs. Da5/LG M19.5.22. GOSHAWK 11. STEERING COLUMN. X.4264. We send herewith N.sch.1279, shewing the plain thrust on steering column as modified by Mr.…

Scan269 From Mr. Royce requesting a vibration test on a Goshawk 11 steering column support to investigate a fracture.
View original record To Hs. from Da. X.4264. Da3/M19.5.22. GOSHAWK 11. STEERING COLUMN SUPPORT. X.4264. Mr. Royce would like you to make a test of the steering box to shew whether it is the racking of the frame which has…

Scan270 Three suggested reasons for the breaking of a Goshawk 11 steering box.
View original record To Hs. from R. c. to CJ BY. c. to Hy EP. X.4264. R7/M19.5.22. GOSHAWK 11. BREAKING OF STEERING BOX. X.4264. Three reasons for this may be suggested. The first is that the aluminium box has been…

Scan271 Suggestions regarding a steering tube link, box strength, and material considerations for a die casting.
View original record contd:- -2- entirely off the engine, which being controlled by the rear tube remains in the same relative position to the dashboard always. In this car we suggest that a link should be attached…

Scan272 Modifications to the Goshawk driver's seat and steering to improve comfort.
View original record To EY. from R. c. to CJ. LHS. c. to C. PN. c. to Wor. BY. c. to Hs. EP. c. to Hy. X4264 R3/M22.5.22. GOSHAWK - DRIVER'S SEAT - "B" STEERING (COMFORT) ALSO SLIGHT IMPROVEMENTS TO "D" DRIVING SEAT.…

Scan273 Modifications to car body design concerning seating, driver comfort, and construction guidelines for Goshawks.
View original record contd:- -2- Failing this the seats and the roof must be raised at least the 1" suggested, or the driver must be inclined or clearance made so that he can rest backwards, in which case it may be…

Scan274 Solution for an oil leak in the Goshawk steering gear.
View original record X.4264. To BY. from Da. c. to CJ. c. to Wor. c. to Hs. Da3/M31.5.22. GOSHAWK - STEERING GEAR X.4264. With reference to the question of preventing the oil leaking from the bottom of the steering…

Scan275 Modifications and material improvements for the Goshawk steering column controls.
View original record Y4264 To EY. from Da/Ev. c. to CJ. Wor. Hs. Da/EV1/1/14.6.22. RE. STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS - GOSHAWK. X.4264. X.4239. We send herewith N.sch.1299 shewing the modifications we wish to make to the…

Scan276 Accompanying a sketch for the Goshawk 'B' type raised steering.
View original record X.4264. To BY. from Da/Ev. c. to CJ. Wor. Hs. Da/Ev2/M20.6.22. N. sch. 1302. RE RAISED STEERING - GOSHAWK "B" TYPE. We send herewith a sketch of the Goshawk "B" type steering, with thr wheel raised 1"…

Scan277 Design proposals for a 4-seater Goshawk Saloon body, including steering and seat configuration.
View original record To B.J. from R. c. to CJ. Wor. c. to PN. LHS. (forsp.) c. to Hs. BY. c. to C. Cx. H. X4264 R1/M23.6.22. RE. GOSHAWK (SALOON). X.4219. X.4264. X.3730. With reference to the bodies, many of us here…

Scan278 Strength and potential failure of the Goshawk steering box made from aluminium.
View original record 14264 To Hs. from R. c. to CJ. c. to BJ. c. to Wor. c. to BY. c. to E. c. to Da. c. to EP. c. to Hy. R9/M23.6.22. RE. GOSHAWK STEERING BOX X.4264. I have not received any report as to whether the…

Scan279 Failure of a Goshawk steering box and proposing testing procedures.
View original record To Hs. from R. c. to CJ. c. to BJ. c. to Wor. c. to EY. c. to E. c. to Da. c. to EP. c. to Hy. Y4264 R9/M23.6.22. RE. GOSHAWK STEERING BOX X.4264. I have not received any report as to whether the…

Scan280 Proposal from Mr. Royce for mounting the Goshawk steering column to prevent breakage from frame racking.
View original record To BY. from Da. c. to CJ. Wor. Hs. X.4264. Da4/24.6.22. GOSHAWK STEERING COLUMN X.4264. We send herewith N.sch.1303 shewing Mr. Royce's proposal for mounting the steering column to avoid the danger of…

Scan281 The revision of the control lever springs on the Goshawk steering column, reducing the hand knob load from 3.5 lbs to 2.5 lbs.
View original record X4264 To BY. from Da/Ev. c. to CJ. Wor. Hs. Da/Ev1/30.6.22. RE CONTROL LEVER SPRINGS ON COLUMN - GOSHAWK. X.4239 X.4264. Further to N.sch.1299 already sent to you, shewing the revised design of…

Scan282 Modification to the Goshawk controls, specifically adding a spring to the throttle valve spindle.
View original record To BY. from E. c. to CJ. c. to WOr. c. to Hs. c. to EP. X4264 E1/M30.6.22. GOSHAWK CONTROLS. X.4239. X.4264. Since seeing the Goshawk limousine at WW. Mr. Royce has decided that we ought to adopt a…

Scan283 Goshawk steering box failure and associated component testing.
View original record Y4264 To R from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to E. c. to Da. c. to EY. Hs3/LG30.6.22. GOSHAWK - STEERING BOX. Y4264 ----------------------------- The only steering box which has failed on the Goshawk occurred on…

Scan284 Engine unit movement, component failures, and further testing on Goshawk models.
View original record contd:- -2- movement has taken place where the tube is fixed to the crankcase bracket. The biting-in-bolt has a flat worn on it. We have had cases of cars where the bolts fixing this tube to the side…

Scan285 Investigations into a Goshawk's longitudinal steering tube and proposing a test with spring buffers.
View original record X4264 To Hs. from R. c. to CJ. c. to EY. R4/MB.5.7.22. GOSHAWK & GENERAL STEERING+ X.4264. X.4261. Owing to some investigations we have been making at W.W. I have come to the conclusion that there is…

Scan286 Alterations to the Goshawk control gear to suit a new steering box support and correct lever angles, following inspection by Mr. Royce.
View original record Y4264 To BY. from E. c. to CJ. Wor. c. to Hs. BP. E1/M5.7.22. GOSHAWK CONTROL GEAR TO SUIT ALTERED STEERING BOX SUPPORT ALSO SHEWING CORRECT ANGLES FOR LEVERS ON ALL GOSHAWK CONTROLS. X.4239. X.4264.…

Scan287 Failure of a Goshawk steering box and proposed design modifications.
View original record X4264 CJ. BY. Hs. Da. E. Wor. } from R. R3/M6.7.22. GOSHAWK STEERING BOX. X.4264. I am now quite convinced that the steering box which broke on one of the early Goshawks was abominably badly fitted -…

Scan288 Experiment and temporary arrangements for testing the Goshawk steering column support.
View original record To Hs. from Da. X.4264. Dal/M11.7.22. GOSHAWK STEERING COLUMN X.4264. Mr. Royce is very anxious to have results from the steering column support experiment. That shewn on N.sch.1303 will probably take…

Scan289 Goshawk steering issues, discussing flexibility, friction and proposed experiments.
View original record X.4264. To Hs. from R. R6/119.7.22. RE STEERING X.4264. We are extremely anxious to know whether the extra flexibility in the Goshawk steering longitudinal tube reduces the snatching on the steering…

Scan290 Responding to complaints about the Goshawk ignition switch, steering wheel, and hand brake lever.
View original record To BJ. from E. c. to Wor. By. c. to Hs. EP. X4064 El/M20.7.22. GOSHAWK IGNITION SWITCH & BONNET KEYS X.4081. In reply to your memo. BJ15/Hl8.7.22. Mr. Royce remarks as follows in connection with the…

Scan291 The steering of the Goshawk, considering the results of long stroke spring buffers and a longer steering pendulum lever.
View original record To hs. From R. c. to CJ. BJ. c. to Da. Hdy. X4264 R2/M22. 7.22. X.4264 X.4263 Regarding the steering of the Goshawk, we are very anxious to know the result of the long stroke spring buffers and I have…

Scan292 Proposing steering improvements for the Goshawk model using radius rods and modified suspension.
View original record To Hs. from R. c. to CJ. Wor. X4264 R2/M24.7.22. STEERING X.4264. I have definitely come to the conclusion that we can very much improve our steering by the use of the radius rods running backwards…

Scan293 Fitting irreversible steering to the Goshawk and 40/50 models.
View original record contd:- -2- We think it is better not to fit irreversible steering until we have reduced the shocks to the minimum, in which case we probably shall find that the irreversibility may not be necessary,…

Scan294 Examination of Goshawk II steering column support movement and steering box failures.
View original record X4264 To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to H. c. to Ds. c. to BY. HsS/LG24.7.22. GOSHAWK II. STEERING COLUMN SUPPORT. We have examined all the Goshawk cars we have running about for signs of movement…

Scan295 Dissatisfaction and required modifications for the Goshawk II steering system.
View original record To Hs. from R. c. to CJ. BJ. Wor. d. to Da. BY. EP. e. to Hy. FN. X4264 R1/M25.7.22. GOSHAWK II. STEERING X.4264. I am definitely dissatisfied with this on No.4 Goshawk. You have several experimental…

Scan296 Experiments and issues with low-speed steering wobble on the Goshawk 11 model.
View original record To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to E. c. to Da. c. to BY. X,4264. Hs6/LG26.7.22. X,4264 - GOSHAWK 11. STEERING. We have carried out a number of experiments lately in connection with this. We have fitted…

Scan297 Temporary application of radius rods to the Goshawk steering system for experimental purposes.
View original record X4264 To BY. from Da. c. to CJ. c. to Wor. c. to HS. Da4/M27.7.22. GOSHAWK - STEERING X.4264 X.4263. We send you herewith N.s chs. 1309 and 1310, shewing the temporary application of radius rods to…

Scan298 Car arrangements, the fuel performance of a No.4 Goshawk engine, and requested design changes for a new Goshawk.
View original record To Hs. from R. c. to CJ. X4264 X.4264 X.4219. X.4263. R2/M10.8.22. I shall be away next Monday and Tuesday, but hope you or a driver will bring me a 4-seater RR. - quiet running - on Wednesday or…

Scan299 Outlining three combinations of irreversible steering components to be tested to avoid steering wobbles.
View original record X4264 To Hs. from R. c. to CJ. BJ. c. to EP. EP. c. to PN. Mr. Hardy. R4/AHO.8.22. RE. STEERING (GENERAL) X.4264. X.3441. We can now sum this up better than heretofore. As you know, many combinations…

Scan300 Continuation page with points on steering, friction, and suspension geometry recommendations for production Goshawks.
View original record contd:- -2- (4) Centre point steering is correct under all circum- stances and should not be departed from. (5) Friction should not be necessary or desirable. (6) Incorrect geometry is not so apparent…

Scan301 Testing a modified Goshawk steering rod and its effects on steering wobble and stability.
View original record X4264 To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to E. c. to Da. c. to EY. c. to EP. Hs4/LGl1.8.32. GOSHAWK STEERING. X4264 We have tested one of the side steering rods which allows .5 movement on the spring buffer…

Scan302 Comparison of steering wheel movement due to steering connection geometry on 40/50 HP and 20 HP models.
View original record contd:- -2- Comparison of movement on steering wheel on 40/50 H.P. and Goshawk-11 due to geometry of steering connections. 40/50 H.P. 20 H.P. Deflection of Total Deflection of Total front springs.…

Scan303 Continued report detailing complaints about light and unstable steering.
View original record contd:- -3- complained more as regards the steering being too light and unstable rather than from shocks. This unstable steering is very apparent when attempting to pass another car travelling fast on…

Scan304 Bringing Goshawk-11 cars for a steering review before production.
View original record R. from Hs. c. to CJ. X 4264 Hsl/LG12. 8.22. GOSHAWK 11. I propose bringing 6-Goshawk-11 to W.W., to arrive there on Wednesday the 16th.inst. I should very much like to get your views on the steering…

Scan305 Query regarding the specification of buffer springs on the No. 7 Goshawk vehicle in France.
View original record To Hs. from Da. X4264 Da2/M14.8.22. GOSHAWK STEERING. X.4264. Referring to your Hs4/LG11.8.22., could you say whether No. 7-Goshawk - in France - has got buffer springs with additional flexibility, or…

Scan306 Adding friction to the steering on Goshawk cars.
View original record Da. from Hs. Hsl/LG19. 8.22. GOSHAWK STEERING. XC4264 When R. and myself came round to see you the other night we intended to raise the question of providing a means of adding more friction to the…

Scan307 Technical memorandum discussing steering performance and potential improvements on the Goshawk-11 model.
View original record X.4264. Extract from R1/M21.8.22. 6-GOSHAWK-11. X.4219. X.4086. STEERING. X.4264. The steering on this car seems distinctly better than 4-Goshawk-11 and in fact no-one would complain of it if it…

Scan308 The Goshawk steering system, discussing plain thrusts and proposed new springs.
View original record To Hs. from Da. X4264 Da2/M21.8.22. GOSHAWK STEERING X.4264. In reply to your memo. Hs1/LG19.8.22, Mr. Royce has not said anything to me about the plain thrusts in the Goshawk steering, but we will…

Scan309 The front springs on a Goshawk-11 aircraft.
View original record Y4264 Da. from Hs. Hs4/LG22. 8. 22. GOSHAWK STEERING. Referring to your De2/M14. 8. 22. 7-Goshawk-11 in France has not got buffer springs with additional flexibility but it has the front springs of…

Scan310 With revised instructions for an experiment on the Goshawk steering system, referencing a note from Mr. Royce.
View original record To Hs. from Da. X4264 Da1/M22. 8.22. GOSHAWK STEERING X. 4264. With further reference to my Da2/M21. 8. 22., I have since seen a note from Mr. Royce in which he refers to an initial load of 100 to 150…

Scan311 Steering modifications and further experiments for the Goshawk 11 production chassis.
View original record To BY. from Da. c. Hs. FWe c. to EP. X4264 Da5/11.9.22. RE. GOSHAWK 11. STEERING X4264. X.4261 X.4265. It is understood from the discussion yesterday that the first production cars which go out are to…

Scan312 Disagreement on raising the front of the Goshawk model and the type of springs to be used.
View original record X4264 To Da. from Hs. c. to EY. c. to EP. Hs3/LGS.9.22. GOSHAWK STEERING. X4264 With reference to your memo. Da5/M.9.22. We are not in agreement with you, that during the discussion at W.W. it was…

Scan313 Mr. Royce's change of mind about raising the chassis height due to pendulum lever geometry.
View original record To Hs. from Da. c. to BY. EP. X4264 Da.2/M7.9.22. X.4264. In reply to your memo. Hs3/LG5.9.22., it is true that Mr. Royce at one time in the discussion said that he did not wish the chassis raised…

Scan314 Mr. Royce's disapproval of raising the 4-Goshawk-11 car and his decision to revert to the standard spring camber.
View original record To BY. from Da. c. to Hs. and EP. X4264 Del/M9.9.22. GOSHAWK STEERING. X.4264. Mr. Royce yesterday stated definitely that he did not like the car raised .5". This was the result of seeing…

Scan315 Tests to reduce engine pulsations on the 4-COSHAWK-11 model by using rubber engine mounts and disconnecting the steering tube.
View original record X4264 To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to E. c. to De. c. to BY. HsR/LGR.9.22. 4-COSHAWK-11 - ENGINE PULSATIONS. X4264 X634 We have been carrying out tests in connection with the pulsation period which…

Scan316 Table of measurements for the steering locks on Goshawk chassis.
View original record X4264 EP1/H28.9.22 MEASUREMENTS OF STEERING LOCKS OF GOSHAWK CHASSIS. Taken from Frame to Wheel Rim. X4219 (crossed out) X4264 Chassis No. Off Side. Near side. 36 4.15/16" 4 5/8" 30 4. 7/16" 4.13/16"…

Scan317 Despatch of a Goshawk Steering Stay to Mr. Royce for examination.
View original record X4264 BP. from Hs. c. to Chat. Hs4/LG9.11.22. We are sending into the Stores for despatch to Mr. Royce. 1 Goshawk Steering Stay. This is going to R. for his examination - no charge. Will you please…

Scan318 Test report on a modified Goshawk steering fixing that failed during a bump test.
View original record To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to E. c. to Da. c. to BY, X4264 Hs3/LG9.11.22. MODIFIED FIXING FOR GOSHAWK STEERING X.4264. We have run the modified fixing for the steering 17¼ hours on the bump test.…

Scan319 Mr. Royce's feedback on a Goshawk steering wheel and a request for a larger, 18-inch prototype.
View original record X4264 To BY. from Da. c. to CJ. c. to Nor. c. to Hs. RE. 40/50 X.3923 X.3465 X.4264. With reference to the steering wheel with the Goshawk type rim which is fitted on 6.EX Car, Mr. Royce does not like…

Scan320 Proposal to add additional friction to steering pivots to correct low-speed steering wobbles.
View original record R R 76b (S H) (S H 268, 20-2-20) G 2564 X4264 GOSHAWK COMPLETED 16.11.22 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. ADDITIONAL FRICTION TO STEERING PIVOTS. J.S. Origin. In order to…

Scan321 Redesigning the Goshawk II steering column to incorporate a Mixture Control, listing affected parts.
View original record X4264 BY/HEB7/W.27/11/22. To Hs. "GOSHAWK II". STEERING COLUMN & BOX - SEC: 7050. - - - - - - - - - - - - - As far as we can see without making a new Scheme, we find that if the Mixture Control was…

Scan322 Conclusions from investigations into steering geometry and components.
View original record To Da. from R. c. to CJ. c. to BY. c. to Hs. c. to EP. X4264 R3/M30.11.22. RE. STEERING X.4264. The following conclusions are the result of investigations up-to-date :- (1) As far as can be…

Scan323 Note discussing steering system modifications and the work required for Goshawk, Heron, and Seagull models.
View original record contd:- -2- steering connections the control of the front wheels becomes much more definite, and we can also then adopt semi-irreversible steering, (by the use of plain thrusts) then the steering…

Scan324 Returning a standardisation sheet with costs for adding friction to steering pivots.
View original record X4264 To Hs. from My/JW. My/JW/N1/139A/M1.12.22. X.4264 - ADDITIONAL FRICTION TO STEERING PIVOTS. We return herewith copy of above Standardisation Sheet with Costs filled in. Please note, the value of…

Scan325 Adding friction to steering pivots to improve steering and prevent low-speed wobbles.
View original record R R 746 (S H) (S H 268, 29-9-20) G 8834 GOSHAWK STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. ADDITIONAL FRICTION TO STEERING PIVOTS. Origin. In order to improve steering. Experimental Test…

Scan326 Technical report on steering support tests for the 20 HP model, detailing component failures during rig testing.
View original record X4264 To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to E. c. to Dn. c. to HY. 20 HP. STEERING SUPPORT. Tests on the bumping rig have proved that the modified steering support for the 20 HP. is much more likely to fail…

Scan327 Stress test of a steering box and the subsequent material change to aluminium bronze.
View original record contd:- -2- Sometime ago we carried out a test to see if we could cause a steering box to fail by bolting it to an over-size tube - we went up to .005" oversize and tightened the bolts until they…

Scan328 The Goshawk 11 steering bracket and stay tube bump test failures and progress.
View original record X4264 Mr. Hives from TMW. 8.12.22. GOSHAWK 11. STEERING BRACKET AND STAY TUBE ON BUMP TEST - Scheme No. The steering bracket originally fitted failed after 22 1/4 hrs. running owing probably to bad…

Scan329 Cracking of a Goshawk aluminium steering box and proposals for a modified fixing.
View original record To Hs. from R. X.4264 R2/M13.12.22. GOSHAWK ALUMINIUM STEERING BOX & SUPPORT. X.4264. With reference to your Hs7/LG8.12.22., I cannot believe one box will crack during EP's test, and another stand…

Scan330 Causes of steering wobble, related to radius rods, pivot splaying, and tyre springiness.
View original record X4264 To Hs. from Da. Dal/M20.12.22. RE. STEERING X.4264. X.4263. X.3465. X.3441. We understand that radius rods and no spring buffers or other flexibility in the steering eliminates steering wobbles…

Scan331 Letter from 'BJ' suggesting adjustments to the 20 HP throttle levers to improve driveability.
View original record To Hs. from BJ. Copy to R. BJ13/H28.12.22. X4264 20 HP. THROTTLE LEVERS. RECEIVED DEC 29 1922 I attach a copy of PN9/DN22.12.22. This seems to us a matter of considerable importance. Doubtless these…

Scan332 Complaint regarding the inconvenience of the throttle and accelerator controls on the 20 HP Chassis.
View original record COPY. PN9/DN22.12.22. To BJ. 20 HP. Chassis. I do not know how far the Works realise the serious disability to which owners of this chassis willbe placed in not being able to speed up the engine to a…

Scan333 Performance of a steering system on 40/50 and 20 HP cars, focusing on self-centering characteristics.
View original record Y4264 To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to E. c. to Da. c. to BY. Hs2/LG1.1.23. STEERING X.4264. X.3465. The best steering we have tried on a 40/50 car or a 20 HP. car is one fitted with radius rods to the…

Scan334 Steering column effectiveness, friction reduction, and wobble tendency.
View original record contd:- -2- the column is so effective that we can run without the radius rods, having the front springs fitted up in the normal way and still get practically no shock on the steering wheel. It is…

Scan335 Query about the potential disadvantages of a solid steering nut on the Goshawk 11.
View original record X. 4264. To Hs. From Da. Da2/M11.1.23. GOSHAWK 11. STEERING X. 4264. We should like to have any remarks that you may have to make about the solid steering nut used on Goshawk 11. We believe that this…

Scan336 Inclination of pivots on front axles for the 'Stork', 'Heron', and 'Goshawk' models.
View original record To Hs. from Da. c. to BY. X4264 Dal/M13.1.23. RE. FRONT AXLES. X.4547 X.4264 X.3525 X.3465 We recently had a request from BY's Dept. asking for final instructions as to the inclination of the pivots…

Scan337 Technical query regarding the specifications and performance of a worm and sector steering system.
View original record contd:- -2- Could you inform confirm this and could you at the same time give us particulars as to the pitch, diameter, linear pitch of the worm, number of starts in both worm and wheel so that we can…

Scan338 Change from a worm and nut to a worm and wheel system for the 'Seagull' steering box.
View original record To Hs. from R. c. to CJ. Wor. c. to Da. BY. c. to Mr. Claremont. 74264 RL/M15.1.23. RE. STEERING X.3929. X.4264. X.3465 Many thanks for memo. I was pleased to hear that most of the points are as we…

Scan339 Modifications to the Goshawk 11 steering column support rod.
View original record X.4264. To BY. from Da. c. to CJ. Wor. Hs. Da2/M19.1.23. GOSHAWK 11. STEERING COLUMN. X.4264. We send herewith N.Sch.1364 shewing a modified connecting rod linking the steering column support to the…

Scan340 The geometrical movement of the steering wheel on a 20 HP vehicle under spring compression and lift.
View original record Y4264 Mr. Hives. from TMW. 22.1.23. Re. 20 HP. STEERING HAVING REAR SHACKLES OF FRONT SPRINGS ANCHORED TO FRAME. Geometrical movement of steering wheel under lift and compression of springs :-…

Scan341 The steering of the Goshawk 11 (20 HP car) fitted with radius rods, with a recommendation for design standardization.
View original record X4264 To R. from HS. c. to CJ. c. to E. c. to Da. c. to BY. HS2/LG30.1.23. GOSHAWK 11. STEERING. X.4363. X.4264. The more experience we have with the car fitted with radius rods, the more pleased we…

Scan342 Querying the rigidity of the 20 HP raked steering column under different instrument board bracket mounting conditions.
View original record X.4264. To Hs. from Da/Ev. c. to BY. Da/EV2/M23.3.23. RE. 20 HP. RAKED COLUMN X.4264. The coachbuilding Dept. seem to fear that in some cases the coachbuilder will remove the instrument board bracket…

Scan343 Need for a support for the raked steering column on the 20 HP model to prevent movement.
View original record X4264 To Da. from Hs. c. to Da/Ev. c. to BY. Hs2/LG26.3.23. 20 HP. RAKED COLUMN. X4264 X4067 We have proved by experience that with the raked column on the 20 HP. it is very necessary to have a…

Scan344 Optimal placement of Enots Lubricators on Goshawk 11 steering joints and radius rods.
View original record Hs. from BY. X4264 BY6/P27.4.23. GOSHAWK 11. STEERING JOINTS+ X.4263 X.4264 X.4400. In connection with the schemes we have received from Da. for Goshawk 11. Radius rods, also modified Side Steering…

Scan345 Steering shocks on the 6-EX car and the results of tests to reduce them.
View original record X4264 To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to E. c. to Da. c. to BY. STEERING. X.4264. X.4557. 6-EX Car, you will remember, was fitted with a Goshawk type steering wheel. We proved on this car that we were…

Scan346 Shortened instrument board bracket for the Goshawk 11 steering system and related coach-building issues.
View original record X4264 To BY. from Da. c. to CJ. c. to LHS. c. to HS. Da3/M12.6.23. GOSHAWK 11. INSTRUMENT BOARD BRACKET & "D" STEERING. X.4067. X.4264. We send herewith N.sch.1424 shewing the shortened instrument…

Scan347 Serious faulty steering issue with the 20-HP car, which causes a violent wobble at high speed.
View original record HS C BY G Wor. Hurlby EP4/H29.1.24. re. 20-HP Faulty Steering. Confirming our demonstration to you today, we have experienced a very serious fault in connection with the steering on a 20-HP car, which…

Scan348 Complaint about the 20 HP steering system's performance with an out-of-balance wheel.
View original record To EP. from Hs. c. to BY. c. to Wor. 74264 Hs4/LG30.1.24. 20 HP. STEERING. Referring to your EP4/H29.1.24. We suggest that you send your complaint to R. and the designers. We do not know how to…

Scan349 Responding to concerns about faulty steering on the 20-HP model due to front wheel imbalance.
View original record HS. C. BY C. Wor. X42524 EP2/Hl.2.24. re. 20-HP. Faulty Steering. With further reference to our EP4/H29.1.24 and in reply to your Hs4/LG30.1.24.- we submit that the ill-effects produced by making the…

Scan350 Faulty side steering in 20-HP cars, investigating issues with weak buffer springs.
View original record X4264 c. SFT. c. Hs. c. Hm. EP11/H5.3.24. 20-HP. Faulty Side Steering. We have been rather concerned with the unstable condition of the steering on the 20-HP cars after they have been in service for…

Scan351 Supplying specially strung springs to address customer complaints about steering wind-up and the car diving.
View original record - 2 - EP11/H5.3.24. We have been requested on one or two occasions to supply some specially strung springs on this job, owing to the complaint from customers that the steering winds up when the car…

Scan352 Unauthorized and uncomfortable alteration to the 20-HP steering wheels.
View original record X4264 By. c. Hs. [text crossed out] EP3/H10.7.24. re. 20-HP Steering Wheels. There is an alteration in the cross section of the wheels on present chassis which, from our point of view makes them…

Scan353 Querying the effect of low pressure tyres on steering for the 20 HP model, specifically regarding wobbles and heaviness.
View original record To HS. from R. c. to CJ. BJ. PN. EP. /4264 R1/M8.9.24. 20 HP. STEERING. RE. LOW PRESSURE TYRES. X.4264 X.4565. We should be glad to know if low pressure tyres are better, or worse for steering…

Scan354 20 HP steering issues, comparing low-pressure tyres and investigating causes of stiff steering.
View original record R.R. 403A (40 H) (SL 42 12-7-23). J.H., D. +4264 EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. Expl. No. REF: Hs2/LG11.9.24. To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. BJ. c. to RG. E. c. to DA. BY. c. to EP? Wor. 20 HP. STEERING. LOW PRESSURE…

Scan355 Steering adjustments and their effects on a 20 HP car, including tyre pressure and gearing.
View original record R.R. 403A (40 M) (SL 4S 12-7-23). J.H., D. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. Expl. No. REF: HS2/LG11.9.24. stationary and would be worse with low pressure tyres. We are running an experimental 20 HP. car with the…

Scan356 Steering stiffness, the use of steel washers, and a complaint of exhaust boom for GMK-65 trials.
View original record W/S PN3 c. to BJ. Hs. CWB. 74264 EP4/H22.9.24. RE. GMK-65 - TRIALS. X.4238 X.4264 X.4545 With reference to your PN3/DN18.9.24. - there should not be the necessity for 'putting together' the two steel…

Scan357 20 HP steering, comparing different axle types following a customer complaint.
View original record R.R. 493a (50 H) (D.D. 31. 12-6-25) J.H.L. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. Handwritten: tu264 Expl. No. REF:Hs6/LG26.9.25. To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. BJ. c. to BY. Wor. 20 HP. STEERING. Handwritten: X4118 X5420…

Scan358 Modifications to the 20 HP steering box to reduce road shocks.
View original record To By. from R. To Hm. c. to CJ. DA. Hs. X4264 R7/M1.10.25. 20 HP. STEERING. X.4264 GMK.49 - G.D. FLATHER ESQ. X.4118 Referring to Hm11/W29.9.25., I did not notice that the above car was a Goshawk, but…

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