Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| scan0126 | Steering improvements for the 'Spectre' model, comparing it to American cars and considering independently sprung wheels. | ||
| View original record | To [redacted] From Hs. [redacted] Wor. [redacted] "SPECTRE". When considering the "Spectre" one of the essential improvements we require on this car is an improved steering. We are now too often… | ||
| scan0127 | Improvements in suspension, braking, and steering, referencing competitor cars. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs.6/MJ.10.11.32. Cont'd. braking which is demanded nowadays our front axle control is hardly good enough because the front springs bend under compression. Therefore another point we are looking… | ||
| scan0128 | Internal memorandum discussing the removal of the gland on the Spectre steering shaft. | ||
| View original record | X 474 350 To E. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.5/KW.27.4.34. Gland on Steering Shafts. Your Department asked us the other day whether we could do without the gland on the steering shaft on the Spectre. The… | ||
| scan0129 | Steering connections and ball joints for the Spectre model. | ||
| View original record | X4094 350 To By. from Da. Da.4/HP/24.5.34. C. WOT. E. Hs. HGy. NHC. Spectre - Steering Connections. Herewith is N. Sch.4058, particulars of the steering ball joint shewn on N. Sch.4055. It has been… | ||
| scan0130 | The Spectre steering connections, referencing plan N. Sch.4055 and noting further information to follow. | ||
| View original record | X644 350 To BY. from Da. Da.3/HP.24.5.34. c.c. Mr. E. Hs. Hdy. RHC. Spectre - Steering/Connections. Herewith is N. Sch.4055, plan of the steering connections. Further information as to the pivot of… | ||
| scan0131 | 'Spectre' model's steering connections and related schematics. | ||
| View original record | x350 To Dr. from Ba. Da.1/HP 26.5.34. C. Wox Ey Hs. Hdy. WHC Spectre Steering Connections. Herewith is N. Sch.4061 side elevation, shewing side steering tube and cross section through front cross… | ||
| scan0132 | The layout plan for the Spectre side steering tube and connections. | ||
| View original record | 446A/ 350 To Hy. from Da. c Wer, E, Hs. Hdy. RHC. Da.4/HP.30.5.34. Spectre - Side Steering Tube. Herewith is N. Sch.4062, layout in plan of the side steering tube and steering connections. Da. | ||
| scan0133 | Proposed modification to the Spectre model's steering pendulum lever for increased clearance. | ||
| View original record | X4044 350 To By. from Da. c. Wer. E. Hs. Hey. HHC. Da.4/HP.8.6.34. Spectre - Steering Pendulum Lever. ------------------------------- We want to carry the pendulum lever ball end a little further in… | ||
| scan0134 | Proposal for applying centralised chassis lubrication to the Spectre's cross steering tube end and brake camshaft. | ||
| View original record | 400/F 348 To BY. from Da. Da.3/HP.8.6.34. c.c. Wor. E. Hs. Hdy. RHC. Spectre - Lubrication of Cross Steering Tube Ball End, etc. Herewith is N. Sch.4083, shewing the proposal for applying the… | ||
| scan0135 | Design change for the Spectre side steering tube ball joint due to clearance issues. | ||
| View original record | x4644 350 To By. from Da. Da.1/HP.30.6.34. c.c. Mr. Hs. Hdv. KWH. [text struck through] Spectre - side Steering tube. We find that it is not practicable on account of clearances required, to use the… | ||
| scan0136 | Issues with the 'Spectre Steering' system, comparing it to the Phantom and suggesting modifications to increase friction. | ||
| View original record | H 350 LES See me RH To E. from Da. Da.2/HP.6.9.34 c. Hs. By. HDY. Spectre Steering. This steering seems to be worse than the standard Phantom, and worse than the original independent suspension… | ||
| scan0137 | Order for 12 springs for a Spectre cross steering tube. | ||
| View original record | +4094 348 To Roy/Ms. c. to RHC. Hs/Les.33/KW. 21.9.34. Will you please order 12 springs, G. 82283, for Spectre cross steering tube. Hs/Les. | ||
| scan0138 | Steering experiment on the 'Spectre' car, changing the pendulum lever from 6' to 9'. | ||
| View original record | x6694 350 To RHC, Hs/Gry/27/KW. 3.10.34. Spectre. We should like to start off the steering experiment on this car with the La Salle box with a 9" pendulum lever to EX.15917, and not a 6" as previously… | ||
| scan0139 | Steering tube springs and initial load for the 'Spectre' model. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x log# 35D Hs/Gry.8/KW.5.10.34. Spectre. We understand the rear and side steering tube is the same as on J-III, made to N.Sch.3907. From the feel on the road we think that either the springs… | ||
| scan0140 | Design of the Spectre steering system, comparing it with Marles and La Salle steering. | ||
| View original record | To Da. from Hs/Nn. c. to Wsr. c. to E. c. to By. c. to GWH. Spectre Steering. We visited the Works of the Adamant Engineering Co., where the Marles steerings are manufactured, with a view to obtaining… | ||
| scan0141 | Efficiency and manufacturing of steering gear for the Spectre model, comparing it to La Salle and Marles designs. | ||
| View original record | -2- The greater efficiency of the La Salle appears to be attributable to their using ball thrust bearings at each side of the follower and a roller bearing on the column shaft. It would seem that if… | ||
| scan0142 | The mechanical efficiency of a Marles Type L.7 Steering Gear for a 25 HP vehicle. | ||
| View original record | EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT ' REPORT REFERENCE :- HE/FJH.10/KW.15.11.34. Subject of Report :- Mechanical efficiency of Marles Type L.7 Steering Gear for 25 HP. General Conclusions :- The mechanical… | ||
| scan0143 | Mechanical efficiency tests on a Marles Type L.7 Steering Gear on Chassis 21-G-IV. | ||
| View original record | Mechanical Efficiency of Marles Type L.7 Steering Gear on Chassis 21-G-IV. We have recently carried out efficiency tests on the Marles Type L.7 Steering Gear fitted to chassis 21-G-IV. As originally… | ||
| scan0144 | The limitations of the Marles type steering gear's pendulum lever. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/FJH.10/KW.15.11.34. With the Marles type of steering gear the use of a relatively long pendulum lever, 10.150" in this case, is unavoidable without altering the length of the side steering… | ||
| scan0145 | Relaying a telegram with the helix angle for Cadillac steering and comparing its performance to the LaSalle steering. | ||
| View original record | x4694 350 To E. c. to Mer. c. to Da. c. to By. Hs/Rm.4/KW.22.11.34. We have just received the following cable from Olley in response to our telegram asking him for details of the helix angle on the… | ||
| scan0146 | The design and production of the Spectre model's steering column. | ||
| View original record | x4894 350 To ET. from Da. c. WOT. E. Hs. Hdy. REC. Da.2/HP.28.11.34. Spectre Steering Column. Herewith is N. Sch.4276, Marles type steering gearbox for Spectre. The angle of helix, 6º 35', is the same… | ||
| scan0147 | Development of a steering system for the Spectre, referencing Cadillac and La Salle designs. | ||
| View original record | X674 350 [Text below is crossed out] To. H. From Hs/Rm. C. to Mr. T. C. Hs/Rm.4/KW.3.12.34. Spectre Steering. We have been endeavouring to get a steering for the Spectre similar to that fitted to the… | ||
| scan0148 | The Spectre steering column, referencing scheme N. Sch.4281 for the Marles type steering. | ||
| View original record | x4694 350 P Hdy To HP. from Da. Da.5/HP.4.12.34. C. [redacted], Hs. Hdy. LHS. Spectre - Steering Column. Herewith is N. Sch.4281, top of steering column, wheel and controls, to suit the Marles type… | ||
| scan0149 | The design principles for 'Spectre Steering', focusing on eliminating friction and improving stability. | ||
| View original record | x4694 350 Rm To Hs. from E. E.11/HP.4.12.34. c. Wor. Da. re Spectre Steering. Referring generally to the question of steering, we are working on the principle of eliminating all uncontrolled friction… | ||
| scan0150 | Correcting a scheme number for the Spectre Steering Column. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from Da. c. Wor.E.Hs.Hdy.RHC. Spectre - Steering Column. Da.1/HP.7.12.34. Will you please note the N.Scheme referred to in our memo Da.5/HP.4.12.34, should read N.Sch.4282, not 4281. | ||
| scan0151 | Experimental department report on Spectre steering. | ||
| View original record | EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT' REPORT 350 REFERENCE :— Ha/Gry.20/KW.10.12.34. Ha/Gry.21/KW.10.12.34. Subject of Report :— Spectre Steering. General Conclusions :— Parallel Motion better for road shocks, but… | ||
| scan0152 | Steering tests conducted on the Spectre, comparing it with Cadillac and LaSalle systems. | ||
| View original record | Hm/Gry.20/KW.10.12.34. Spectre Steering. We have now carried out a number of tests on the steering on this car. These tests in conjunction with those on 27-EX have enabled us to come to certain… | ||
| scan0153 | Steering and suspension adjustments made to correct oversteer and handling issues on a car. | ||
| View original record | -2- The bottom suspension links were then reduced in length to give parallel motion, the steering geometry being monitored. No difference was found as regards jiggles but the car had become very… | ||
| scan0154 | Steering tests conducted on the 27-EX model to correct high speed wobble and jellying. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Cry.33/KW.10.12.34. Steering Tests on 27-EX fitted with Parallel Motion Independent Front Suspension. After the steering layout on this car had been altered to give correct geometry, and the front… | ||
| scan0155 | Test report comparing the number of steering wheel turns required over a 12-mile run under different car configurations. | ||
| View original record | -2- Ha/Gry.21/RM:10.12.34. We got :- Condition of Test. Turns of Steering Wheel for 12 mile run. (1) Car to drawing but with solid side steering tube. 25.6 (2) As (1) but with dunbell fitted. 17.3 (3)… | ||
| scan0156 | Test results table for various Independent Front Wheel Suspension (I.F.W.S.) steering configurations. | ||
| View original record | I.F.W.S. STEERING TESTS. TABLE COLUMNS: CHASSIS. TYPE OF SUSPENSION. STEERING. GEOMETRY STEERING. BOX. OTHER PARTICULARS. RESULT OF TEST. RIGHT SIDE BAR: SHOCK DAMPER IN MIN: POSITION. TABLE CONTENT:… | ||
| scan0157 | Data table comparing original steering geometry with the effects of rolling the car, under varying applied torque. | ||
| View original record | (AS ON R.H. CORNER) ORIGINAL STEERING GEOMETRY WHEELS STRAIGHT EFFECT OF ROLLING SPECTRE CAR TO LEFT (SHORT BOTTOM LINKS) WHEELS ON FULL R.H. LOCK TABLE HEADERS: APPLIED TORQUE LBS. FT. FRAME ANGLE… | ||
| scan0158 | Trial of a new steering gear for the Spectre model to correct oversteering. | ||
| View original record | x350 GRY Please follow this up Rm To RHC. from Da. Da.2/HP.10.12.34. c. Hs/Rm. Spectre Front Suspension and Steering. We understand that Experimental Department would like to try a steering on Spectre… | ||
| scan0159 | Design modifications to the Spectre-Marles type steering column with the Adamant Engineering Co. | ||
| View original record | 350 To BY. from Da. Da.1/HP.12.12.34. c.c. Hs. Hdy. RHC Rm Spectre - Marles type Steering Column. We have discussed our design of double roller Marles type steering with Commander Maltravers of the… | ||
| scan0160 | Alternative proposals for the cam roller bearings on the Spectre - Marles type Steering Column. | ||
| View original record | X350 To EV. from Da. c. E.Hs. Rdy. Da.3/HP.14.12.34. Spectre - Marles type Steering Column. On N. Sch.4296 herewith, we have shown some alternative proposals for the bearings of the cam roller. It is… | ||
| scan0161 | Spectre steering column support and a gas-tight seal at the floorboards. | ||
| View original record | x350 SECRET. F. Dodd To Dr. from Da. Da.5/HP.3.1.35. C. Wos. H. Hs. RHG. Wdy. Spectre - Steering Column. Herewith is N. Sch.4325 showing the s teering column support on dash and gas tight seal at… | ||
| scan0162 | Mechanical efficiency of the Marles Steering gear for Spectre, providing a reason for a drop in efficiency and comparing component weights. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. +350 Hs/FJH.14/KW.3.4.35. R.R. Marles Steering for Spectre. The attached curve, Hs.1873, shows the mechanical efficiency of the above gear both before, and after, "running in". The gear was… | ||
| scan0163 | The efficiency and testing of the Marles Steering gear for the Spectre model. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. R.R. Marles Steering for Spectre. The attached curve, Hs.1873, shows the efficiency figures we obtained on the first of the above steering gears. The gear was definitely tighter after "running… | ||
| scan0164 | Fitting Marles-Spectre steering into a 20/25 chassis. | ||
| View original record | Hardy - Please follow up +350 To BT. from Da. c.c. Er. Hs. Hdy. HHG. SECRET Marles - Spectre Steering in 20/25 Chassis. Herewith is N. Sch.4446 showing the Marles type steering from the Spectre… | ||
| scan0165 | Secret memo regarding the support brackets for the Spectre steering on the 20/25 model, referencing a Bentley design. | ||
| View original record | x330 To BY. from Da. SECRET. Da.1/HP.10.4.35. c. E. Hs. RHC. Spectre Steering on 20/25. The support brackets attaching the steering column to the frame requires the bolts stepping slightly out of line… | ||
| scan0166 | Spectre Marles Steering geometry for the 20/25 Chassis, referencing drawing N.Sch.4454. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. <350 To EY. Copy to E. Hs. RHO. Da.1/MN.13.4.35. Spectre Marles Steering - 20/25 Chassis. Herewith is N.Sch.4454, which shows the steering geometry of the Spectre Marles Steering Gear in the… | ||
| scan0167 | Two new designs for Spectre steering controls and requesting wooden models be made. | ||
| View original record | SECRET X 350 To RHC. from E/JNR. E/JNR.1/HP.2.5.35. c. Hs/Rm. re Spectre Steering Controls. Hs/Rm.10/KW.25.4.35. Sg.14/E.26.4.35. We send you herewith LeC.4480 showing the modified controls as per… | ||
| scan0168 | Secret memo discussing the suggestion to use Timken taper rollers for the Spectre-Marles type steering. | ||
| View original record | X350 R HARDY To EY. from Da. SECRET. Da.7/mr.10.5.35. c. for E. Hs. Hdy. RHC. Spectre - Marles type Steering. Commander Maltravers when last here suggested that Timken type Taper rollers, as used by… | ||
| scan0169 | Comparing Marles and La Salle steering systems on Spectre models regarding road shocks and slack, with requests for measurement and adjustment. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. +35D HS/FJH.21/KW.29.5.35. Marles Steering on Spectre. The R.R. Marles steerings on Spectres II & III are not so good as the La Salle steering on Spectre I from the point of view of road… | ||
| scan0170 | The Spectre Marles Steering, agreeing to supply parts to Adamant Engineering Co. and requesting a demonstration model be built. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x 350 Hs/FJH.20/KW.4.6.35. Spectre Marles Steering. As a result of the examination we have made of the steering of Spectre III, we agree that we should supply the Adamant Engineering Co. with… | ||
| scan0171 | Secret memorandum detailing a modification to Spectre steering ball end bushes, changing the material from hardened steel to bronze. | ||
| View original record | To EY. from Da. c.c. HS. RHC. SECRET. Da.2/HP.5.6.35. K 350 Spectre - Steering Ball Ends. To remove the difficulty of hardening the bushes in the cross steering tube ball ends, we have made N.… | ||
| scan0172 | The Spectre steering box for testing Marles cams and rollers and its proposed use on the 25 HP model. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X 3170 Hs/FJH.6/KW.6.6.35. Spectre Steering Box for Testing of Marles Cams & Rollers. Re our memo. ref. Hs/FJH.20/KW.4.6.35, asking you to build up a steering box so that the Adamant… | ||
| scan0173 | Secret memo regarding a modification to the Spectre's Cross Steering Lever for additional clearance. | ||
| View original record | To EY. from Da. c. E. Hs. RHC. SECRET. +350 Da.1/HP.7.6.35. Spectre - Cross Steering Lever. When doing the revised ball joint on N.Sch. 4323 we should like also to modify the cross steering lever to… | ||
| scan0174 | The supply and modification of a Marles steering system for the Spectre I vehicle. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. c. to Hs/Std. x350 Hs/FJH.7/KW.18.6.35. Spectre Steering. We wish to have an R.R. Marles steering on Spectre I in place of the La Salle at present fitted, but we believe that at present you… | ||
| scan0175 | Supplier's recommendation to use steel instead of brass for roller bearing cages in a Spectre Marles Type Steering system. | ||
| View original record | To By. c. to Ds. c. to Roy. X350 Hs/PJH.4/KW. 21.6.35. Spectre Marles Type Steering. We visited the Adamant Engineering Co., Luton, yesterday and they raised the question of the cages for the roller… | ||
| scan0176 | Request for an official order to be sent to Adamant Engineering Co. for two special cams for experimental purposes. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. X350 Hs/FJH. 8/KW. 21.6.35. We visited the Adamant Engineering Co., Luton, yesterday to discuss the Spectre steering. As a result of our discussion we asked them to make two special cams with… | ||
| scan0177 | Comparison of the Marles and LaSalle steering systems used on Spectre models to investigate performance differences. | ||
| View original record | To E. A. Du. c. to Hor. c. to By. L350 Spectre Marles Steering. We have, up to now, two R.R. Marles steerings on Spectre cars - on Spectres II & III. Both these steerings are bad for joggles, though… | ||
| scan0178 | Analysis of mechanical efficiency tests on steering gears, comparing different designs and their performance under various loads. | ||
| View original record | -2- EA/FJH.2/EW. 26.6.35. We have carried out mechanical efficiency tests on both gears up to a load of 400 lbs. on the end of the pendulum lever and both gave efficiencies of about 70 - 76% in… | ||
| scan0179 | Outlining a program of experiments on the Spectre gear, focusing on cam track crowning and gear angles. | ||
| View original record | -3- HS/FJH.2/KJ.26.6.35. We also suspect that the crowning of the sides of the cam track may be a useful line of attack, although we do not know to what extent the la Salle gear is crowned. Our… | ||
| scan0180 | Proposed modifications to the Marles type steering for the Spectre model to reduce joggling. | ||
| View original record | x350 F.J.H To BY. from Da. SECRET. Da.4/HP.26.6.35. c. Wor. Er. Hs. Hdy. RHO. Spectre - Marles Type Steering. We wish to try some modifications to the Marles steering to reduce the joggling. We send… | ||
| scan0181 | Sending a blueprint for Marles Type Steering on a Spectre Chassis to Adamant Engineering Co. | ||
| View original record | c. Hs/Fm. X350 BY/HEB23/M.28.6.35. SPECTRE CHASSIS. MARLES TYPE STEERING - SEC:7050. Herewith one Blue Print of:- F.87592 Drawing showing space available for application of Roller Bearing Cages to… | ||
| scan0182 | Oil weep from a Spectre-Marles type steering box and suggesting adding an extra bolt to the joint. | ||
| View original record | Rm x350 To EV. from Da. c.c. E.H. RHC. SECRET. Spectre - Marles Type Steering. The slight weep of oil from the top longitudinal joint on the R.R. Marles box which appeared on Spectre has now appeared… | ||
| scan0183 | Programme of experiments on Spectre steering components. | ||
| View original record | x350 To Ry, c. to Da. Hs/FJH.9/KW.8.7.35. Spectre Steering. In our programme of experiments on the above steering, the first feature we wish to test is the Timken tapered roller bearings on the cam.… | ||
| scan0184 | Modifications to the Spectre Steering Gears due to excessive clearance in the rockshaft pin. | ||
| View original record | X350 To RHC. Hs/FJH.11/KW.9.7.35. Spectre Steering Gears. It has been found that, owing to excessive clearance allowed on the drawings, the pin which supports the roller follower on the rockshaft is a… | ||
| scan0185 | Status report outlining seven different design options and their progress for the Spectre steering system. | ||
| View original record | Y35D 12.7.35. Spectre Steering. (1) L.H. cam with zero crowning 6° 35' helix. Received from the Adamant Co. and about to be tried in a steering box. (2) L.H. cam with 0.002 crowning 6° 35' helix.… | ||
| scan0186 | Trial of Timken Roller Bearings on the Spectre steering gear. | ||
| View original record | To By. c. to Da. +350 Hs/FJH.8/KW.12.7.35. Spectre Steering. In addition to the various features which we have for test on the Spectre steering, we wish to be able to try Timken Roller Bearings on the… | ||
| scan0187 | Suggesting a test to diagnose the cause of steering shocks on the Spectre model. | ||
| View original record | SECRET X350 To Hs. [REDACTED] Copy to [REDACTED] Mr. BY. WAC. Hs/Les. E.7/MN.16.7.35. SPECTRE STEERING. I note in a lot of GM's reports that he complains of steering shocks on the Spectre at speeds in… | ||
| scan0188 | Steering shocks on the Spectre model and proposing a test to identify the cause. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. 4350 To Hs. Copyto Sg. Wor.BY. [Struck through] RHC. Hs/Les. [Struck through] SPECTRE STEERING. I note in a lot of GWH's reports that he complains of steering shocks on the Spectre at speeds… | ||
| scan0189 | Turning circle measurements for the Spectre and Phantom models. | ||
| View original record | 8350 To Bkl. From Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.15/MJ.2.8.35. Herewith the information re. the turning circle of the Spectre which you require. Measurements taken from the centre of the tyre. Spectre L.H. 576 inches.… | ||
| scan0190 | On a 10,000-mile Marles steering test for the Spectre II, requesting a specific cam be fitted. | ||
| View original record | X 350 To EHC. HS/FJH.10/KW.13.9.35. Marles Steering on Spectre II - 10,000 Miles Test. We have examined the working of the two experimental Spectre steering cams with zero and 0.002" of crowning… | ||
| scan0191 | Secret memo regarding a modification to the Spectre centre steering lever to improve lubrication. | ||
| View original record | To Bl. from Da. ["Bl." is struck through] c.c. E. Hs. Hdy. RHC. [Entire line is struck through] SECRET. Da.2/HP.15.8.35. [Handwritten] x350 Spectre - Centre Steering Lever. Herewith is N.Sch.4560,… | ||
| scan0192 | New method for lubricating the Spectre steering column's pendulum lever ball end to prevent oil leakage. | ||
| View original record | To DY. from Da. c.E. Hs. Ndy. RMC. SECRET. Da.2/HP.20.8.35. C RRY +350 Spectre Steering Column - Lubrication of Pendulum Lever Ball End. Herewith is N.Sch.4579 shewing a method of carrying the… | ||
| scan0193 | Letter to British Timken Ltd. regarding the bore of steering gear housing and bearings. | ||
| View original record | X 350 Exptl. Dept. Hs/FJH.6/KW. 23rd August, 1935. Messrs. British Timken Ltd., Cheston Rd., Aston, BIRMINGHAM, 7. Attention: E.H. Doughty Esq. Dear Sirs, As arranged during our discussion of… | ||
| scan0194 | Letter from a supplier discussing manufacturing tolerances and dimensions for steering gear bearings. | ||
| View original record | BRITISH TIMKEN LIMITED MANUFACTURERS OF TAPERED ROLLER BEARINGS ALSO BALL AND ROLLER BEARINGS TRADE MARK: TIMKEN DIRECTORS: M. B. U. DEWAR W. DALLOW A. J. M. DUNCAN F. J. PASCOE TELEPHONE: EAST 1321… | ||
| scan0195 | Letter from British Timken Ltd. regarding dimensions for a roller and cup, and thanking for a works visit. | ||
| View original record | B.T. 88 B. T. LTD. No. 2. To Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd. Date 24.8.35. TD-S. 1367 these dimensions will enable us to give you the diameter of the mouth of the cone bore of the roller to suit, together… | ||
| scan0196 | Implementation of 'N' Scheme Timken Taper Roller Bearings for the Spectre chassis steering cam. | ||
| View original record | [Struck through in red: RHC.] [Struck through in red: C. E. D.] [Struck through in red: C. WE/ID.] c. Hg/PJH. X350 GRY BY/HEB1/M.24.8.35. SPECTRE CHASSIS. STEERING COLUMN & BOX SEC:7050. STEERING CAM… | ||
| scan0197 | Letter to British Timken Ltd. regarding the trial of bearings and the satisfactory limits for bearing cups. | ||
| View original record | X350 ? Exptl. Dept. Hs/FJH.15/KW. 26th August, 1935. Your Ref: EHD/NC. Auto Division. Messrs. British Timken Ltd., Cheston Road, Aston, Birmingham 7. For the attention of E.H. Doughty Esq. Dear Sirs,… | ||
| scan0198 | Letter from British Timken regarding bearings for a steering gear experiment. | ||
| View original record | BRITISH TIMKEN LIMITED MANUFACTURERS OF TAPERED ROLLER BEARINGS ALSO BALL AND ROLLER BEARINGS TRADE MARK: TIMKEN DIRECTORS: M. B. U. DEWAR, W. DALLOW, A. J. M. DUNCAN, F. J. PASCOE x350 TELEPHONE:… | ||
| scan0199 | Request to produce a stiffer rockershaft and a corresponding race for the Spectre Steering Gear. | ||
| View original record | X350 To RHC. Hs/FJH.19/KW.29.8.35. Spectre Steering. We wish to try increased torsional stiffness in the Spectre Steering Gear by means of the stiffer rockershaft shown on the attached Hs.2071. Will… | ||
| scan0200 | Requesting parts for a modification to the Spectre steering lubrication system due to oil loss. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. +350 Hs/Bwg.13/KW.3.9.35. Modification to Spectre Steering Lubrication, N.Sch.4579. Mx. has reported that on Spectre 4, (Paris Trials) they have lost a lot of oil from the steering box via the… | ||
| scan0201 | Engine rattle, ignition system weaknesses, and insufficient turning circle after a road test. | ||
| View original record | X35D HOTEL DE FRANCE, CHATEAUROUX, Indre, France. To. Hs. From. G.W.H. 3. S/ I. SPECTRE. Since our return to Châteauroux from the visit to the Stelvio, we have dismantled the bottom half of the… | ||
| scan0202 | Road testing, covering turning circles, hill climb performance, cooling issues, and component updates. | ||
| View original record | ( 2 ) Upon the descent Italian side, 26 reverses had to be made on the right hand turns, and one left hand turn. We have measured the turning circles of the Car which are as follows :- L H turn 49… | ||
| scan0203 | Blueprint graph of vehicle temperatures during a climb up the Stelvio Pass, Italy. | ||
| View original record | 3 S I SPECTRE CLIMB UP THE STELVIO PASS ITALY. (3 PERSONS IN CAR) Left Graph: 29TH AUGUST 1935 CYLINDER REAR WATER TEMP OIL TEMPERATURE RADIATOR INLET TEMPERATURE RADIATOR OUTLET TEMP UNDER BONNET… | ||
| scan0204 | Table outlining Spectre steering cam and roller combinations. | ||
| View original record | 4350 4/9/35 SPECTRE STEERING CAM AND ROLLER COMBINATIONS. | Cam | Cam Bearing | Roller | Roller Bearing |… | ||
| scan0205 | Modifications and testing of Spectre Type Steering on a 25 HP car. | ||
| View original record | To By. c. to RHC. c. to Da. x 350 Hs/FJH.5/KW.4.9.35. Spectre Type Steering on 25 HP. We have decided that the quickest way of evaluating the various modifications to the Spectre Marles steering for… | ||
| scan0206 | Issues with the 'Spectre' steering and proposing a development plan using car 21-G-IV for testing in France. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. L350 Hs/Rm.16/KW.6.9.35. Spectre Steering. As you have probably heard, Hancock reports that the Spectre steering fitted to 21-G-IV in France is exceedingly bad. We are proposing to use this… | ||
| scan0207 | Steering modifications and trial arrangements for the Spectre & 20/25 HP models. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. Hs/FJH.2/KW.6.9.35. Spectre & 20/25 HP. Steering. We shall soon have a large number of modifications available for trial on the Marles steering of the Spectre and 25 HP., and it is important… | ||
| scan0208 | Details and modification requests for different build configurations of Gear No. 2. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/FJH.2/KW.6.9.35. Gear No.2. (a) Built up with 0.700 lead cam with 0.002" crowning, standard bearings. Roller F.87682 with ball bearings. Both S.250" and 9.437" pendulum levers. (b) Built up… | ||
| scan0209 | Parts list for two gear assemblies to be supplied by Adamant Engineering Co. and Timkens. | ||
| View original record | -3- HB/FJH.2/KW.6.9.35. The parts that have to be supplied by the Adamant Engineering Co. are as follows :- Gear No.1. (a) 1 Cam, R.H., 0.800 lead, 0.002" crowning, Adamant Bearings. 2 Cam bearing… | ||
| scan0210 | List of parts on order for Gear No. 2, including bearings and roller assemblies. | ||
| View original record | -4- Hs/FJH.2/KW.6.9.35. Gear No.2. (c) 2 Cam bearing cups. 2 " " roller and cage assemblies 2 Bearings for roller, consisting of inner race, cage and rollers. All the above parts from Adamants and… | ||
| scan0211 | Modification of Spectre Cross Steering Levers to restore steering lock. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: Rm F.J.H x 350 Df. from Da. [Df. is struck through] c.c. Hs. FHC. [c.c. Hs. FHC. is struck through] Da.1/HP.10.9.35. Spectre Cross Steering Levers. [Levers is struck through] SECRET. With… | ||
| scan0212 | The steering locks and turning circles for the Spectre model, comparing it with the Ph.II. | ||
| View original record | G.W. Hancock, Esq., Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France. +350 Hs/Les.17/KW.12.9.35. Spectre Steering Locks. Although your turning circles are better than Ph.II, which is left lock 50 ft. 9… | ||
| scan0213 | Comparison of anticipated vs measured turning circles for the Phantom II, and anticipated turning circles for the Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | E. COPY. Da.1/HP.13.9.35. Phantom II and Phantom III Turning Circles. Phantom II Anticipated R.H. L.H. 56' 50' 6" Measured 55' 7¼" 50' 9" from the close agreement between measured and anticipated… | ||
| scan0214 | Requesting measured figures for the Phantom III turning circles after a steering lever modification. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm. c. RHC. 13.9.35. Rm E.1/HP.16.9.35. Phantom 2 and Phantom 3 Turning Circles. I am sending you herewith copy of Da.1/HP. We should now like to have the measured figures for Phantom 3 as it is… | ||
| scan0215 | Decision to change the material of the Spectre steering pivot bottom bush from unhardened nickel steel to hard cast Phosphor Bronze for the Spectre 2 for France. | ||
| View original record | x S 350 Rm BY. Da.1/HP.18.9.35. c. E.Hs. RHC. Phantom - Steering Pivots. Referring to the bottom bush of the Spectre steering pivot, which has been made in unhardened nickel steel, it is now decided… | ||
| scan0216 | Progress of RHC work on steering experiments. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. X350 Hs/FJH.20/KW.19.9.35. Progress of RHC. Work. (1) Steering Experiments on 21-G-IV. Memo. sent to RHC. 6.9.35. RHC's Dept. is now deciding what parts to make for this experiment, i.e., 13… | ||
| scan0217 | The turning circles for Spectre I and Spectre II cars. | ||
| View original record | x350. To E. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.5/KW.20.9.35. Spectre Turning Circles. E.1/HP.16.9.35. Herewith are the turning circles of the two Spectre cars we have at present running :- Spectre I. R.H. 48' 4". L.H.… | ||
| scan0218 | Requesting a check of the steering lock on the Spectre II car. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/FJH. x350 Hs/Rm.10/KW.20.9.35. Steering Lock - Spectre. Will you please make a point of getting Dodd to check the steering lock of Spectre II car when it comes out of the shop. Hs/Rm. | ||
| scan0219 | Changing the plan for testing a phosphor bronze steering pivot bush on the Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | BY. from Da. c. E. Hs. RHC. x350 Da.1/HP.20.9.35. SECRET Phantom 3 Steering Pivots. Further to our Da.1/HP.18.9.35, it is not now desired to put the phosphor bronze bottom steering pivot bush on… | ||
| scan0220 | Request to return a borrowed paper on U.S.A. car practice to British Timken Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To RHC/CEP. X350? Hs/FJH.33/KW.20.9.35. Will you please return the attached "E. Wooler's paper on U.S.A. car practice", to Messrs. British Timken Ltd., Cheston Road, Aston, Birmingham 7, marked for… | ||
| scan0221 | Specification table for Spectre & 20/25 HP steering part cams. | ||
| View original record | X 350 Spectre & 20/25 HP, Steering Parts. C A M S. L.H. for Spectre. R.H. for 25 HP. | No. | Hand | Lead | Bearings | Crowning | Our No. | Adamant No. |… | ||
| scan0222 | Table detailing different types of rollers for Spectre & 20/25 HP steering parts. | ||
| View original record | +350 Spectre & 20/25 HP. Steering Parts. Rollers. Rollers are not handed and not affected by crowning. | No. | Lead | Type of Bearing | Our No. | Adamant No. | |---|---|---|---|---| | 1 | 0.800 |… | ||
| scan0223 | Requesting a test on the friction of roller bearings on a steering cam removed from a Spectre III. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X350 Hs/FJH.17/KW.27.9.35. We wish to carry out a test to determine the friction of the roller bearings on the steering cam removed from Spectre III. For this purpose we shall require the cam… | ||
| scan0224 | Letter to British Timken Ltd regarding the return of a paper and the testing of Timken bearings. | ||
| View original record | Exptl. Dept. Hs/FJH.32/KW. 30th September, 1935. Messrs. British Timken Ltd., Cheston Road, Aston, Birmingham. For the attention of E.H. Doughty, Esq. Dear Sirs, We are returning to you under separate… | ||
| scan0225 | Historical and current issues with the production of chassis steering worms, specifically regarding the inclusion or deletion of grooves. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. & Rm. from RHC. c. Wor. X 310 ? RHC.1/ETM1.10.35. CHASSIS STEERING. Referring to your conversation regarding production of steering worms. It will be recalled that some four or five years ago… | ||
| scan0226 | Listing Spectre Steering parts to be held up from production for 200 cars. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. X350 Hs/FJH.15/KW.5.10.35. Spectre Steering. Parts to be held up on production of 200 cars :- (1) Cam. (2) Cam Bearings. (3) Rockershaft and pin. (4) Roller and its bearings. (5) Both halves… | ||
| scan0227 | Holding up production for specific unsatisfactory parts of the Spectre steering system. | ||
| View original record | x35D To By: Hs/Rm.7/KW.7.10.35. Spectre Steering. As you know, the steering is one of the features which are still unsatisfactory on the Spectre. Will you please note that the following parts should… | ||
| scan0228 | On changing the steering cam crowning specification from 0.005 to 0.002 for test and demonstration cars. | ||
| View original record | x350 To By. c. to Da. Hs/FJH.1/KW.10.10.35. Ph. III Steering. The steering of 31-EX (2nd 10,000 miles test car) is built up with a cam having 0.002 crowning of the track instead of 0.005 as… | ||
| scan0229 | Modifications to the Phantom III steering column, wheel, and controls. | ||
| View original record | To BY. Copy to Hs/Rm. Ds. RMC. x 350 E/Ev.2/MN.16.10.35. F.J. Hardy PHANTOM III. Steering Column, Wheel and Controls. We send herewith LeC 4728 showing a series of modifications which we have made to… | ||
| scan0230 | Technical discussion regarding modifications to control levers and the steering column assembly. | ||
| View original record | -2- levers are bending. On the main scheme we show a modified forging of the end of the sheet metal lever which lowers the ball. The ball we wish to use is that shown on the view in the bottom… | ||
| scan0231 | Design modifications and specifications for a press-button switch on a steering column. | ||
| View original record | -3- It is intended that it should be possible to withdraw the worm tube from the column through the pressed-in retaining cage. Switch. The switch as drawn is materially to the latest scheme issued by… | ||
| scan0232 | Specification change for Phantom III steering cam crowning. | ||
| View original record | x350 To By. c. to Roy. c. to E. Hs/FJH.10/KW.6.11.35. Phantom III Steering. In our memo: Hs/FJH.1/KW.10.10.35, we asked you to arrange for all future steering cams to have 0.002" crowning. The tests… | ||
| scan0233 | Improving the Phantom III steering by sending parts back to the Adamant Co. for correction. | ||
| View original record | To By. c. to Roy. X350 Hs/PJH.27/KW.7.11.35. Phantom III Steering. We have found that the results obtained from the Marles type Ph.III steering are improved if the Adamant type parallel roller… | ||
| scan0234 | Collection and despatch of Phantom III steering components to Adamant Engineering Co.Ld. | ||
| View original record | [Crossed Out] B&T SIT/C&S SIT/Mr Brook S&T/Mr Goodall G/AC Hs/F.J.H ✓ [End Crossed Out] [Handwritten] Rm x350 R.J.H [/Handwritten] ROY/JT13/LW 8.11.35 Phantom III Steering Referring to memo… | ||
| scan0235 | Oil leak in the Ph.III & 25 HP Marles Type Steering and a proposed modification. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X 350 Hs/FJH.9/KW.11.11.35. Ph.III & 25 HP. Marles Type Steering. The oil leak from the steering gear of 33-EX has proved to be due primarily to bad fitting. However, we agree that the design… | ||
| scan0236 | Oil leak in the Marles Type Steering system due to a badly fitted sleeve and a proposal for a design modification. | ||
| View original record | To E. c. to By. X 317 HS/FJH.11/KW.11.11.35. Ph.III & 25 HP. Marles Type Steering. A case has occurred on 33-EX of an oil leak from the inside of the steering box to the Bijur system. The gear was… | ||
| scan0237 | Request to grind a rocker shaft to test a different roller cage for the Phantom III steering. | ||
| View original record | X350 Hs/Rm. E.7/HP.12.11.35. Phantom 3 Steering. Referring to the above, it would be a great advantage if we could use the roller cage F.87751, and this will almost go over the diameter of rocker… | ||
| scan0238 | Steering modifications for the 33-EX model, based on information obtained from a Packard car. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X35D Hs/FJH.3/KW.12.11.35. 33-EX. Steering. As a result of information we have obtained from the Packard car, we wish to make some modifications to the above steering as follows :- (1) Use a… | ||
| scan0239 | Summary of preliminary Joggle Tests conducted on the 30-EX chassis. | ||
| View original record | FILE X350 18.11.35. Joggle Tests on 30-EX. _________________________ results - Preliminary tests give the following At Kegworth. 40 m.p.h. by speedometer. __________________________________________… | ||
| scan0240 | Requesting modifications to the steering system for the 35-EX car. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X 35D Hs/FJH.4/KW.23.11.35. Steering for 35-EX. Will you please modify the steering of the above car to incorporate the following parts. (1) 0.800" lead cam, L.H. with Timken bearings 0.005"… | ||
| scan0241 | Specifying the set up loads for the steering gear bearings on the 35-EX model. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X350 Hs/FJH.6/KW.26.11.35. Steering for 35-EX. Will you please put set up loads on the bearings of the above gear as follows - 1 lb. on rim of steering wheel due to cam bearings alone. 1¼ lbs.… | ||
| scan0242 | Request to detail and construct a set of parts for a Phantom III steering modification using plain bearings. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x350 Hs/FJH.22/KW.26.11.35. Phantom III Steering. We wish to try plain bearings on the rockershaft of the above steering as shown on the attached Rm.17. Will you please detail this and… | ||
| scan0243 | Wording change for the Phantom III's steering column riding control. | ||
| View original record | To BY. Copy to Hs/Rm. RHC x31D E/Ev.5/MN.2.12.35. Phantom III. Steering Column Controls. We send you herewith LeC 4830 showing the wording of the riding control changed from "maximum" and "minimum" to… | ||
| scan0244 | Modifications and considerations for fitting La Salle steering gear to a Phantom III chassis. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten] To Rm. [Crossed out] E. Notes on fitting La Salle gear [Scribble over reference number, possibly 'Shoebee'] [Signature, possibly 'Jom'] [Typed] HS/AFM.1/KW.5.12.35. La Salle Steering for… | ||
| scan0245 | Comparison table of steering system specifications for various models and configurations. | ||
| View original record | COPY. | | Spectre. | Spectre revised. | La Salle. | 20/25 with Spectre box. | 20/25 with revised Spec. box. | 20/25 suggested. | 20/25 with Marles L.7. | 20/25 R.R. Steering. | Phantom R.R. Steering.… | ||
| scan0246 | Modification of a La Salle steering pendulum lever for the Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x350 Hs/AFM.2/KW.5.12.35. La Salle Steering for Ph.III. The La Salle steering box on 30-EX has a 9" pendulum lever detailed on Ex.15917. Will you please make another lever similar to this one… | ||
| scan0247 | Specific Timken taper roller bearings used for the Phantom III steering gear. | ||
| View original record | To E. X350 Hs/FJH.16/KW.10.12.35. Ph.III Steering. Upon looking into the matter of the Timken taper roller bearings on the ends of the steering cam we find that the type of bearing we are already… | ||
| scan0248 | Change in lead cam specifications for Phantom III steering following recent tests. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X350 HS/FJH.31/KW.13.12.35. Ph.III Steering. As a result of recent steering tests that we have done on Ph.III we have decided that the reduction of joggling on the Phantom due to the use of… | ||
| scan0249 | Noise issues from the Phantom III steering column resonance and proposed solutions. | ||
| View original record | To BY. Copy to Hs/Rm. RHC. x350 E/Ev.4/MN.13.12.35. F.J.H. Phantom III Steering Column Resonance. The Test Dept. have called our attention to the resonance of the Phantom III steering column which… | ||
| scan0250 | Requesting an alteration to the steering specification for the 37-EX model, specifically regarding the lead cam. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X350 Hs/FJH.1/KW.14.11.35. Steering Specification for 37-EX. In view of our present desire to revert to 0.800" lead cams on Ph.III steering, we should like to alter the specification for… | ||
| scan0251 | Specifications for standardizing and improving the Ph.III steering system. | ||
| View original record | X350 To RHC. Hs/FJH.11/KW.18.12.35. Ph.III Steering. The rockershaft with increased torsional stiffness which you fitted recently to 35.EX. has given the greatest improvement we have so far obtained… | ||
| scan0252 | Oil leakage, movement, and weak bolts on the Marles Steering Box for the Phantom III and 25-30 HP Chassis. | ||
| View original record | X350 E.7/HP.20.12.35. BY. c. Hs. RHO. Da. Marles Steering Box - Phantom 3 and 25-30 HP. Chassis. Referring to memo Hs/GWH.6/KW.20.12.35, and to our conversation with GWH. we have formed the opinion… | ||
| scan0253 | Programme of steering experiments for Phantom III and 25 HP models. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. Hs/FJH.3/KW.23.12.35. Programme of Steering Experiments. Ph.III. The most urgent job on the Ph.III is to confirm the improvement due to the stiffer rockershaft. Three rockershafts to the… | ||
| scan0254 | Modifications and preloading options for the Marles steering system on the Phantom III model. | ||
| View original record | x350 HDY BY: c. Hs. RHC. Da. Da/HDY. E.2/HP.24.12.35. Marles Steering - Phantom 3. We have shown on N.Sch.4711, already issued, certain modifications, the principal of which is the stiffer rocker… | ||
| scan0255 | Steering joggles in 25 HP and Phantom III models. | ||
| View original record | X350. EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT REPORT. Copy for files. REFERENCE :- Subject of Report:- Steering Experiments on 25 HP and Ph III General Conclusions :- The joggles appear to be due to resonance in the… | ||
| scan0256 | Steering experiments and modifications for the 25 HP and Phantom III models. | ||
| View original record | PROOF. 1.1.36. Steering Experiments on 25 HP. and Ph.III. This report is a continuation of our Hs/FJH.2/KW.26.6.35. At the time of this previous report it was thought that the superiority of the La… | ||
| scan0257 | Friction torque measurements of steering bearings after a 10,000-mile test and subsequent alterations. | ||
| View original record | -2- When the steerings of 32-EX and 21-G-IV were dismantled after 10,000 mile test it was noticed that the parallel rollers of the Adamant type cam bearings had been bedding on only one quarter of… | ||
| scan0258 | Experiments to improve steering gear performance by adjusting bearing loads and rocker shaft stiffness. | ||
| View original record | -3- As a result of information obtained from the Packard car, and, later, fromthe American visit, we tried set up loads on the bearings of the gear for the purpose of making the gear irreversible at… | ||
| scan0259 | Analysis of steering joggle, comparing the standard system with a La Salle gear on a Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | -4- Should it be found that the stiffer rockershaft alone does make a considerable improvement, then this shows that our joggle on the Ph.III is mainly a resonant oscillation and that the gyroscopic… | ||
| scan0260 | Steering geometry, bearings, and potential improvements on 25 HP and Ph.III chassis. | ||
| View original record | -5- without these loads. We still consider that Timken bearings on the cam are preferable to the Adamant type parallel rollers, as there is less risk of variation of friction characteristics due to… | ||
| scan0261 | Joggle test results for various Marles steering gear configurations on a 21GIII (25HP) model. | ||
| View original record | Joggle Tests on RR Marles Steering on 21GIII (25H.P.) Note. No set up load. Table Header: Particulars of Steering Gear. | Turns of Snatchometer. Column Header: | 6 miles of poor road, @ 55 m.p.h. | 2… | ||
| scan0262 | Modifications to the Side Steering Tube for Ph.III Marles Steering on 25/30 HP models. | ||
| View original record | +350 To E. c. to By. c. to Da. Hs/FJH.7/KW.2.1.36. Side Steering Tube for Ph.III Marles Steering on 25/30 HP. When we use a Marles type steering on the 25 HP. chassis we find that owing to the lower… | ||
| scan0263 | Instruction to fit larger bolts to the Marles steering boxes on Phantom III and 25 HP models. | ||
| View original record | X350 To RHC. Hs/FJH.10/JH. 2.1.36. Ph.III and 25 H.P. Steering. Will you please fit the larger bolts to the boxes of all R.R. Marles steerings on Ph.III and 25 H.P. as the opportunity arises. 22-C-V.… | ||
| scan0264 | The condition of the Phantom III steering column needle bearing, concluding that surface hardening is unnecessary. | ||
| View original record | x35-D To By. c. to Hs. Hs/GWH.16/KW.8.1.36. Phantom III. Needle Bearing on top of Steering Column. The condition of theinner and outer sleeves of the steering column needle bearing of 31-EX which ran… | ||
| scan0265 | The characteristics of side steering tube springs, specifically noting an incorrect load adjustment on the 33-EX car. | ||
| View original record | x350 To Rm. Hs/FJH.12/JH.9.1.36. Side Steering Tube Springs. The attached diagram shows the characteristics of the side steering tubes of various cars. 33-EX differs from standard at the present time,… | ||
| scan0266 | Graph comparing the characteristics of different side steering tubes. | ||
| View original record | 3rd scale SIDE STEERING TUBE CHARACTERISTICS. Y-Axis: SPRING LOAD lbs, values 0 to 400 X-Axis: MOVEMENT FROM CENTRAL POSITION, values 0 to 0.400 Data Lines: MARLES ON 25 HP, BENTLEY, STD. PH.III, STD.… | ||
| scan0267 | Characteristics of side steering tube springs, specifically for car 33-EX. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. x350 Hs/FJH.12/JH.9:1.36. Side Steering Tube Springs. The attached diagram shows the characteristics of the side steering tubes of various cars. 33-EX differs from standard at the present time,… | ||
| scan0268 | Clarifying steering build instructions for model 36-EX, concerning lead cams and rockershafts. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. <350 Hs/FJH.27/KW.10.1.36. Steering for 36-EX. Our previous instructions for the steering of 36-EX have specified a 0.700 lead cam. As we were under the impression that this steering was… | ||
| scan0269 | Request for the return of incorrectly machined Ph.III steering gear roller followers for correction or replacement. | ||
| View original record | X350 To RHC/CEP. Hs/FJH.1/JH.24.1.36. Will you please return the Ph.III steering gear roller followers which we hand you herewith to the Adamant Engineering Co. Dallow Road, Luton. These parts are… | ||
| scan0270 | Letter to The Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding the return of faulty roller followers and progress on steering experiments. | ||
| View original record | X35D Exptl. Dept. HS/FJH.3/JH. 24th January, 1936. The Adamant Engineering Co., Ltd., Dallow Road., Luton. For the attention of Comdr. Matravers. Dear Sirs, We are returning to you under separate… | ||
| scan0271 | Modifications to be carried out on the steering of chassis 34-EX. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. +35D Hs/FJH.14/KW.30.1.36. Steering of 34-EX. The above chassis is at the moment dismantled in the Test Dept. and this is an excellent opportunity for carrying out the modifications to the… | ||
| scan0272 | Requesting the fitting of a steel damping tube to Ph.III & 25 HP steering systems. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x350 Hs/FJH.9/KW.31.1.36. Ph.III & 25 HP. Steering. Will you please fit the steel damping tube to LeC.4867 to all Ph.III and 25 HP. steerings as the opportunity arises. The steering of 34-EX… | ||
| scan0273 | Cost breakdown and estimate for Bentley and Phantom III side steering tube parts. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Mr. Hardy. GRX +350 G/Rb.15/M/60/W.3.2.36. Phantom III Side Steering Tube FJH The factory cost including charges of the parts requested by you are as follows:- Bentley Side Steering Tube Part… | ||
| scan0274 | The correct fitting position for 3 spoke steering wheels. | ||
| View original record | X 350 Sft and Wx [Struck through] c. Hs.By.RWC.He/Hdy. E.9/HP.7.2.36. 3 Spoke Steering Wheels. In connection with the fitting of 3 spoke steering wheels, it should be understood that this should… | ||
| scan0275 | Clarification memo regarding the specification for the Standard Phantom III steering system. | ||
| View original record | To By. c. to Nor. c. to E. c. to De. c. to EV. X350 Hs/PJH.5/JH.7.2.36 Specification of Std. Ph.III Steering. In our specification of 30.1.36. for the steering column and box, we mentioned 'Adamant… | ||
| scan0276 | Preloading specifications for Marles Type Steering on Phantom III & 25 HP models. | ||
| View original record | To By. c. to Wcr. c. to E. c. to Ds. c. to EV. c. to Hx. c. to BHC. X 35D Marles Type Steering on Ph.III & 25 HP. We give herewith particulars of the preloading which we recommend for the above… | ||
| scan0277 | Technical note on preloading conical roller bearings for the rockershaft to prevent slack. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/PJH.17/RV.7.2.36. With the rockershaft alone assembled in the box, the two conical roller bearings should be preloaded to produce 4 lb. load at the end of the pendulum lever. This is a… | ||
| scan0278 | Instruction on the correct fitting position for 3 spoke steering wheels to avoid obscuring the instrument board. | ||
| View original record | GRY FTH x350 Sft and MX. c. Hs. Ey. RHC. Ho/Hdy. E.9/HP.7.2.36. 3 Spoke Steering Wheels. In connection with the fitting of 3 spoke steering wheels, it should be understood that this should always be… | ||
| scan0279 | Requesting the setup loads for the 32-EX steering system. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x350 Hs/FJH.3/JH.10.2.36. 32-EX. Steering. Further to our memo Hs/FJH.11/KW.18.12.35. Will you please make the set up loads on the above steering as specified in our Hs/FJH. 17/KW.7.2.36.… | ||
| scan0280 | Altering the fit for the lower bronze spherical pad on Ph.III Side & Cross Steering Tubes. | ||
| View original record | X350 To By. c. to E. c. to Da. c. to Ev. c. to RHC. Hs/FJH.12/KW.10.2.36. Ph.III Side & Cross Steering Tubes. We have found that, with the type of ball joint used on the cross steering tube and the… | ||
| scan0281 | Omitted information on set up loads for the Phantom III & 25 HP steering, with a note on a delay for data on cam bearing race housings. | ||
| View original record | To Sft. x 35 D Hs/FJH.6/JH.28.2.36. Phantom III & 25 H.P. Steering. We now find that we omitted to send you a copy of our memo. on the set up loads to be used on the above steering gear. We herewith… | ||
| scan0282 | Letter to British Timken Ltd. following up on the inspection of a steering cam and asking about the rollers of special steering bearings. | ||
| View original record | X 3170 Exptl. Dept. Hs/FJH.15/KW.16.3.36. 16th March, 1936. Messrs. British Timken Ltd., Service Dept., Cheston Rd., Aston, Birmingham 7. For the attention of G.V. Miles Esq. Dear Sirs, With reference… | ||
| scan0283 | The replacement of Timken steering bearings with Adamant bearings due to failure. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X350 Hs/FJH.11/KW.25.3.36. Ph.III & 25 HP. Steering. As a result of the failure of the Timken bearings on the roller of 33-EX steering, we do not wish to use any more of these bearings. These… | ||
| scan0284 | Letter from British Timken concerning a report on a Steering Worm and flat-ended rollers. | ||
| View original record | BRITISH TIMKEN LIMITED MANUFACTURERS OF TAPERED ROLLER BEARINGS ALSO BALL AND PARALLEL ROLLER BEARINGS TRADE MARK: TIMKEN DIRECTORS: M. B. U. DEWAR W. DALLOW A. J. M. DUNCAN F. J. PASCOE TELEPHONE:… | ||
| scan0285 | Timken bearing failure in the Phantom III steering system. | ||
| View original record | To E. c. to Hy. c. to Da. c. to Ev. X350 HS/PJH. & JH. 27.3.36. Phantom III Steering. We have recently had a failure of a Timken bearing fitted to the roller of the steering of SS-EX, which is… | ||
| scan0286 | Instruction to replace an experimental heavy steering rockershaft with a standard specification version. | ||
| View original record | x350 To RHC. Hs/PJH.8/KW.30.3.36. 33-EX Steering. The above steering which has the experimental rockershaft with plain bearings throughout has proved to be too heavy due to the extra friction of the… | ||
| scan0287 | Suggesting a modification to the steering joint cross bolt to ensure correct assembly of a spring-mounted pad. | ||
| View original record | X 350 F.J.H. EV. c. Hs/Rm. E.4/HP.8.4.36. re Steering Joint. Further to our discussion of this morning, Hs/HDY has suggested that instead of using a beard on the spring mounted pad the cross bolt… | ||
| scan0288 | Comparing the frictional characteristics of Spectre and Bentley steering joints for potential use on Bentley and 25/30 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | F.J.H. Please carry out necessary tests E.1/HP.236.36. Rm. Hs. from E. c. Wor. Hs/Hdy. re Steering Joints. In connection with the question of using the Spectre type of steering joint on Bentley and… | ||
| scan0289 | Causes of trouble with the 29/30 HP and Phantom III steering column. | ||
| View original record | To BY. [BY. is struck through] Copy to Hs/Rm. Da. [Hs/Rm. Da. is struck through] RHO. Wx. [RHO. Wx. is struck through] SFibr. [SFibr. is struck through] [Handwritten] x350 F.J.H. Are you satisfied… | ||
| scan0290 | Methods for locking a knurled cap nut and improving an oil seal and bush assembly. | ||
| View original record | -2- Assuming that all these difficulties are overcome, we still desire to lock the knurled cap nut, and on N.Sch:4799 herewith we show a means of doing this. After the column has been assembled the… | ||
| scan0291 | Requesting the manufacture of three pulleys from drawing Rm.116 for investigating steering joggles. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X 350 Hs/FJH.29/KW.24.4.36. Will you please make 3 pulleys to the attached Rm.116. These are for use with the chronograph in investigating steering joggles. Hs/F.J.Hardy. | ||
| scan0292 | Request to construct a modified pendulum lever for a Phantom III steering experiment on car 33-EX. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X350 Hs/FJH.14/KW.24.4.36. Phantom III Steering. We wish to experiment with various degrees of flexibility in the Ph.III steering and for this purpose require a pendulum lever as shewn on the… | ||
| scan0293 | Design modification for the Phantom III steering column top nut. | ||
| View original record | To EV. X352 E/Ev.2/MN.1.5.36. Copy to Mr.RWC. Hs/Rm. F.J.H. Phantom III Steering Column Top Nut. It has been pointed out that the top of the steering column with needle roller bearings, as… | ||
| scan0294 | Request to expedite parts for updating the front suspension and steering levers on car 33-EX for testing. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X 350 Hs/PJH.9/KW.4.5.36. 33-EX. Will you please urge the parts necessary for bringing the front suspension and steering levers of the above car up-to-date as we wish to do steering tests on… | ||
| scan0295 | Steering components for the Phantom III and 25/30 HP models, noting a divergence from the ideal design. | ||
| View original record | X350 Hs. and BY. c. Da. EV. Rm F.J.H - How has this state of affairs come about? Rm E.3/HP.5.5.36. Phantom III and 25/30 HP. Steerings. The steering columns and boxes on the Phantom III and 25/30… | ||
| scan0296 | Status report on the components for the steering column and box for the Phantom III and 25/30 HP models. | ||
| View original record | STEERING COLUMN AND BOX. Phantom III -------------- Cam Lead. - .800. Cam Bearings. - Adamant. Wheel Bearings. - [Strikethrough: Timken.] Adamant Rocker Shaft Bearings - Adamant. Steering Column Top… | ||
| scan0297 | Request to manufacture upper ball pads and washers for Phantom III Cross Steering Tube Joints. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X350 Hs/FJH. 2/JH. 1. 2. 5. 36. Phantom III Cross Steering Tube Joints. Will you please make as soon as possible 4 upper ball pads to the attached Rm.130 and 4 washers to Rm.132. Hs/FJH. | ||
| scan0298 | Characteristics of Phantom III type steering joints, comparing them to Bentley and 25 HP types. | ||
| View original record | To E. c. to Wor. c. to By. c. to Da. c. to Ev. X 350 Hs/FJH.17/KW.12.5.36. Phantom III Type Steering joints. As requested in E.1/HP.23.436, we attach a diagram showing the form of damping obtained… | ||
| scan0299 | Comparing the steering systems of the Phantom III and 25/30 HP models, detailing differences in cam lead, cam bearings, and wheel bearings. | ||
| View original record | X350 To E. c. to By. c. to Da. c. to Ev. Hs/FJH.3/KW.13.5.36. Ph.III and 25/30 HP. Steerings. Re E.5/HP.5.5.36. The reasons for the differences between the Ph.III and 25/30 HP. steerings are as… | ||
| scan0300 | Request to detail the modifications required to fit a La Salle steering system onto a standard Phantom III chassis. | ||
| View original record | X350 To RHC. Hs/FJH.15/KW.18.5.36. La Salle Steering on Ph.III. We wish to be able to fit the La Salle steering at present on 30-EX to any standard Ph.III without alteration to the mounting on the… | ||
| scan0301 | Instruction to fit malleable iron steering boxes to Phantom III & 25 HP models. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. K 350 Hs/FJR.12/JH.18.5.36. Phantom III & 25 HP. Steerings. Will you please fit to all steerings as the opportunity arises Malleable iron steering boxes as on 32-EX. The new steering gear for… | ||
| scan0302 | Graph showing side steering tube characteristics. | ||
| View original record | SIDE STEERING TUBE CHARACTERISTICS. SPRING LOAD lbs 400 300 200 100 MOVEMENT FROM CENTRAL POSITION 0.050 0.100 0.150 0.200 0.250 0.300 0.350 0.400 MARLES ON 25 HP BENTLEY STD. Ph III STD. 25 HP 36 Ex… | ||
| scan0303 | Follow-up memo regarding the delivery of 4 ball pads and 4 washers for Ph.III Cross Steering Tube Joints. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X350 Hs/FJH.2/KW.22.5.36. Ph.III Cross Steering Tube Joints. We should be very glad if you would let us know when we may expect to receive the 4 ball pads and 4 washers instructed in our memo.… | ||
| scan0304 | Quotation from The British Thomson-Houston Company Ltd for Selsyn self-synchronising units. | ||
| View original record | A X35D QUOTATION No. 665143. THE BRITISH THOMSON-HOUSTON COMPANY LTD ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS AND MANUFACTURERS. REGISTERED OFFICE: CROWN HOUSE, ALDWYCH LONDON, W.C.2 HEAD OFFICE: RUGBY. WORKS RUGBY,… | ||
| scan0305 | Quotation from The British Thomson-Houston Company for Selsyn transmitter and receiver units. | ||
| View original record | 2. FHL.665143 Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd. THE BRITISH THOMSON-HOUSTON COMPANY, LIMITED. 27th May 1936 The size S.1813, has a torque gradient of 1.1 oz.inches degree, and a pull out torque of 250… | ||
| scan0306 | Letter from The British Thomson-Houston Company, Limited, regarding prices and delivery for motors. | ||
| View original record | 3. THE BRITISH THOMSON-HOUSTON COMPANY, LIMITED. FHL.665143 Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd. 27th May 1936 The prices quoted will be nett cash approved monthly account, subject to the terms and conditions as… | ||
| scan0307 | Letter from The British Thomson-Houston Company regarding Selsyn unit blueprints and a quotation. | ||
| View original record | V350 THE BRITISH THOMSON-HOUSTON COMPANY LTD ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS AND MANUFACTURERS. SUBSIDIARY OF ASSOCIATED ELECTRICAL INDUSTRIES, LIMITED. REGISTERED OFFICE: CROWN HOUSE, ALDWYCH, LONDON W.C.2.… | ||
| scan0308 | Request to order Selsyn apparatus and a motor generator from B.T.H.Co. for chassis steering tests. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. To EJJ. from Hs/Rm. X350 Hs/Rm.8/MJ.4.6.36. Chassis Steering Tests. In connection with the above we wish to install similar apparatus to that used successfully by General Motors of America.… | ||
| scan0309 | Outline of a programme to investigate Phantom III steerings. | ||
| View original record | X350 To Hs/Gry, c. to Hs/Les. c. to Hs/FJH. c. to Hs/FD. Ha/Rm.9/KW.5.6.36. Phantom III Steerings. The following is a brief outline of the programme discussed to investigate Ph.III steerings :- 35-EX.… | ||
| scan0310 | Request for a report on rattling steering column controls on the Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | x350 To Hs/FJH. Hs/Rm.18/KW.10.6.36. Will you please let us have a report on the steering column controls which rattle on the Ph.III. Hs/Rm. | ||
| scan0311 | Confirming an instruction to increase the set up load on the 36-EX steering system. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x350 HS/FJH.17/JH.12.6.36. 36-EX Steering. This is to confirm that we have asked you to increase the set up load on the above steering to the standard figure of 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 lbs on the rim of… | ||
| scan0312 | Quotation from The British Thomson-Houston Company for Selsyn transmitter and receiver units for chassis steering tests. | ||
| View original record | THE BRITISH THOMSON-HOUSTON COMPANY LTD ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS AND MANUFACTURERS. QUOTATION No. 665143-A SUBSIDIARY OF ASSOCIATED ELECTRICAL INDUSTRIES, LIMITED. REGISTERED OFFICE: CROWN HOUSE, ALDWYCH,… | ||
| scan0313 | Quotation from The British Thomson-Houston Company for a Type AJGS.1308 alternator set. | ||
| View original record | 2. THE BRITISH THOMSON-HOUSTON COMPANY, LIMITED. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd. 16th June 1936 Item 3 ONE - Type AJGS.1308, 2 pole, 50 cycle, 3000-Rpm, 50 volt, 120-volt-amp, 0.25 power factor, single… | ||
| scan0314 | Letter from The British Thomson-Houston Company regarding certified drawings for equipment. | ||
| View original record | 3. THE BRITISH THOMSON-HOUSTON COMPANY, LIMITED. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd. 16th June 1936 We could send you certified drawings in the event of your order for this Equipment. We shall look forward to… | ||
| scan0315 | Cause and recommended solutions for rattles in the Phantom III steering control. | ||
| View original record | To E. c. to By. c. to Da. c. to Mx. c. to Ev. x350 Hs/FJH.24/KW.1.7.36. Phantom III Steering Control Rattles. Considerable trouble was experienced on the first production Ph.III chassis with steering… | ||
| scan0316 | Visit to Adamant Engineering to discuss steering troubles on the Phantom III & 25 HP models. | ||
| View original record | 4350 To By. c. to E. c. to Da. c. to Ev. c. to Sft/Mr.Brock. Hs/FJH.18/KW.9.7.36. Phantom III & 25 HP. Steering. We visited the Adamant Engineering Co. yesterday and discussed the various troubles we… | ||
| scan0317 | Listing a pendulum lever and adjusting washers to be sent in a box. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/FJH.18/KW.9.7.36. (6) An old pendulum lever, which we will hand to you, should be fitted as this may be useful to them for measuring backlash, etc. (7) A number of cam and rockershaft adjusting… | ||
| scan0318 | Specification for the 35-EX steering assembly for a 10,000-mile test, including a sketch of the rocker-shaft pin. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. K350 Hs/FJH.16/JH.10.7.36. 35-EX Steering. The following is the specification to which the steering of the above chassis should be built for 10,000 mile test. (1) Steering Cam at present… | ||
| scan0319 | Brief typed note regarding standard L.O.P. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/FJH.16/JH.10.7.36. Otherwise to standard L.O.P. Hs/F.J.Hardy. | ||
| scan0320 | Modification to the Phantom III cross steering tube joint, including test results and potential application. | ||
| View original record | +350 To E. c. to Wor. c. to By. c. to Da. c. to Ev. Phantom III Cross Steering Tube Joint. Further to our memo. Hs/FJH.17/KW.12.5.36, we have now tested the method, mentioned in this memo., of… | ||
| scan0321 | Blueprint detailing a modification to a Phantom III cross steering tube joint to prevent the rotation of the upper pad. | ||
| View original record | S/M BRONZE. ROLLS-ROYCE, LTD. PRINT ROOM. 16 JUL 1936 DERBY. MODIFICATION TO PH III CROSS STEERING TUBE JOINT TO PREVENT ROTATION OF UPPER PAD. RM 179 ZA^H 16/7/36 | ||
| scan0322 | Graph plotting friction-angular movement curves for a Phantom III cross steering tube joint and a standard Bentley joint. | ||
| View original record | FRICTION - ANGULAR MOVEMENT CURVES PH III CROSS STEERING TUBE JOINT TO NSCH 4523 AND STANDARD BENTLEY JOINT BENTLEY JOINT PH III JOINT WITH SPLIT UPPER BALL PAD STANDARD PH III JOINT FRICTION TORQUE… | ||
| scan0323 | Specification for the steering system of the 38-EX chassis, which also applies to any Ph.III with Wraith front wheel movement. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X350 Hs/FJH.15/JH. 4.8.36. Steering for 38-EX. We give below the specification to which the steering of 38-EX should be built. This specification also applies to any Ph.III with Wraith front… | ||
| scan0324 | Request to place an order for remote angular displacement electrical recording instruments from Pioneer Instrument Company, Inc. | ||
| View original record | Reqy from EJJ. c to Hs/Wst. X350 o/815 GRY EJJ2/WB6.8.36 P3 Sturvis Remote Angular Displacement Electrical Recording Instruments ----------------------- Please send an order to Messrs Pioneer… | ||
| scan0325 | Unsatisfactory steering lock arrangement on the Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm from Mx F.J.H. x350 Rm What do we recommend? Mx18/T10.8.36 Rm Phantom III -- Steering. We feel there is a need for some form of positive stop for the steering lock. The arrangement which is… | ||
| scan0326 | Steering gear preloads on 25 HP and Phantom III models following complaints of wandering and backlash. | ||
| View original record | To S. c. to Nor. c. to By. c. to Srt. c. to Mx. c. to Da. X350 RE/PJH.4/JH.10, 8:36. 25 HP. and Phantom III Steering. Owing to complaints of wandering and backlash on production 25/30 HP. steering we… | ||
| scan0327 | Investigation into the causes of backlash in steering gears, proposing solutions related to bearing fit and type. | ||
| View original record | A possible reason why gears develop backlash after some running is that, as assembled, the outer races of the cam and rockershaft bearing may not be abutting correctly on their packing washers. This… | ||
| scan0328 | Report with two tables showing representative steering gear preloads and the effects of blows on preload. | ||
| View original record | TABLE No.1. Representative Steering Gear Preloads as Assembled by Production. All preloads measured at Steering Wheel Rims. Ph. III. Gear No. | Total Preload. | Cam Preload. 1 | 2 | 1 1/2 2 | 2 1/2 |… | ||
| scan0329 | Inaccurate 0.800 lead steering cam on the 30-EX model and the temporary fitting of a standard production cam. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X35D Hs/PJH.10/KW.17.8.36. 30-EX Steering. The 0.800 lead steering cam with Timken bearings which was to have been fitted to the above steering has proved to be inaccurate on the worm track.… | ||
| scan0330 | Proposals for adjustable steering stops on the Phantom III model. | ||
| View original record | X35D C.E.Ex. Hs/Rm. Stc.EV. Da.2/HP.17.8.36. Phantom III Steering. Referring to Mx.18/T.10.8.36, we have gone over the reasons for asking for steering stops adjustable in character, on the Phantom III… | ||
| scan0331 | Preferred location for steering stops on the Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | X35D F.T. HARDY. [Struck through text:] Du. Hs Py Mr. He/RM. SFT/WNV.2/IR.21.8.36. PHANTOM III STEERING. Ref. Da.2/HP.17.8.36. With reference to the fitting of stops to the Ph.III steering, we do not… | ||
| scan0332 | Standardisation of parts for an altered position of an anti-rattle felt collar on the steering control. | ||
| View original record | RR 78B (SH) (57394. 30-1-34) BM 3/787/1. COMPLETED 25.8.36. Ph. III 40/50 STANDARDISATION OF PARTS. Date 2.7.36. Description of Parts. ALTERED POSITION OF ANTI-RATTLE FELT COLLAR - STEERING CONTROL.… | ||
| scan0333 | Cost estimate for extra jigs, tools and equipment, and production details for a 'B' series chassis. | ||
| View original record | STANDARDISATION OF PARTS NO. Est. cost of extra jigs, tools and equipment (Sft/Ws.17.6.36.) £44.0.0d. Could be brought on to prpduction at 1st. chassis in "B" series (Sft/CH.15.6.36.). without scrap. | ||
| scan0334 | Proposed modifications to the Phantom III steering columns. | ||
| View original record | GRY x350 DY. c. Hs/Rm. RWC. HV. Da.1/HP.1.9.36. Phantom III Steering Columns. In order to improve the visibility on "E" and "F" columns, it is intended to raise these 1" each, leaving the "C" column… | ||
| scan0335 | Requesting modifications and new parts for the Continental Phantom III steering system to reduce weight. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x350 Hs/FJH.19/KW.1.9.36. Continental Phantom III Steering. We attach marked up blue prints ref. Sk.5015/7 showing some of the modifications we wish to make to the steering levers of the above… | ||
| scan0336 | Standardisation of steering gear boxes, changing the material from bronze to malleable iron. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 (SH) (57394. 30-1-34) BM 3/787/1. COMPLETED 4.9.36. Ph.III 40/50 STANDARDISATION of PARTS. Date 19-8-36 X No. 350 Description of Parts. STEERING GEAR BOXES. F. 87098/9 IN MALLEABLE IRON INSTEAD… | ||
| scan0337 | Cost estimation for extra jigs, tools, and equipment relating to the 'B' series chassis, showing a net saving. | ||
| View original record | STANDARDISATION OF PARTS Estimated cost of extra Jigs, Tools and Equipment NIL (Sft/WS.13.7.36.). Could be brought on to production at the first Chassis in "B" series (without scrap). Sft/GH.17.7.36.… | ||
| scan0338 | The steering system for the Continental Phantom III chassis. | ||
| View original record | 350 To RHC. Hs/FJH.3/JH. 7.9.36. Continental Phantom III Steering. Further to our memo. Hs/FJH.13/KW.1.9.36. we attach particulars of the remainder of the steering system for the above chassis. Prints… | ||
| scan0339 | Substitution of pensteel shims with a pack of washers for the Phantom III steering column. | ||
| View original record | +350 GRY DY. c.c. Hs/Rm. EV. RVC. Sft Da.1/HP.9.9.36. Phantom III Steering Column. The Works wish to substitute pensteel shims for the single washers of variable thickness now used for adjusting the… | ||
| scan0340 | Modification to the Phantom III steering system to eliminate joggles. | ||
| View original record | X350 To By. c. to E. c. to Da. c. to EV. c. to Nx. Phantom III Steering. In order to obtain reasonable freedom from joggles on the Ph.III steering, it is necessary to have no set up load on the side… | ||
| scan0341 | Modifications to the Continental Phantom III steering, specifically changing the control quadrant material to forged aluminium. | ||
| View original record | X350 To RHC. Hs/EJH.15/KW.10.9.36. Continental Phantom III Steering. Further to our memos. on the above steering, will you please make the upper end of the steering column, including the controls and… | ||
| scan0342 | Request to manufacture specific parts to address low speed wobble issues on the Phantom III model. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X350 Hs/FJH.14/KW.18.9.36. Ph.III Low Speed Wobbles. Will you please make the following parts for use in urgent cases of low speed wobbles. 24. Modified upper ball pads to Rm.130 and Sk.5019.… | ||
| scan0343 | List of five steering tests to be conducted on various car models and components. | ||
| View original record | F.J.H! +350 21.9.36. Steering Tests. (1) Model Steering 25/30 for production. (2) GAE-20 Joggle measurements with standard steering. (3) As (2) but with R.R.Marles. (4) As (3) but varying cross and… | ||
| scan0344 | Request to send an official order to Messrs. Ransome and Marles Bearing Co. Ltd. for Steering Roller Assemblies. | ||
| View original record | X350 To Roy. H s/FJH.19/KW.23.9.36. Will you please send an official order to Messrs. Ransome and Marles Bearing Co.Ltd. for - 3. Steering Roller Assemblies to their Print X.2737A, Part 2. The above… | ||
| scan0345 | Letter to Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd. confirming a telephone order for steering rollers with a modified width. | ||
| View original record | Exptl. Dept. Hs/FJH.18/KW. 23rd September,1936. Messrs. Ransome & Marles Bearing Co.Ltd., Newark-on-Trent. For the attention of F.O. Hicking, Esq. Dear Sirs, We are writing to confirm our telephone… | ||
| scan0346 | Summary report on the investigation into the Phantom III steering system, detailing issues with road shocks and low-speed wobble. | ||
| View original record | x350 To Sg. from Rm. c. to WCr. c. to S. c. to By. c. to Dn. c. to MX. Hs/Rm.13/KW.23.9.36. Phantom III Steering. The attached report is a summary of the investigation work we have been carrying out… | ||
| scan0347 | Investigation into steering joggles on the Phantom III model. | ||
| View original record | Rs/PJH.14/RW.23.9.36. Phantom III Steering. We have recently completed a number of tests on the bumper drums to investigate steering joggles. The tests consisted of (a) a determination of the effect… | ||
| scan0348 | Report comparing steering gear performance, discussing deflection, damping, and stiffness analysis. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/FJH.14/AW.23.9.36. Curve No.2 shows the actual load deflection diagrams obtained in practice with side steering tube springs. The comparison of the La Salle gear with the R.R. gear is shown on… | ||
| scan0349 | Summary of test results comparing the stiffness ratings of different steering gear systems. | ||
| View original record | -3- Steering Gear Alone. Rating at Ball Pin - Steering wheel held rigidly La Salle gear. 9" lever. 1315 lbs/in. Standard prod. Ph.III 7" lever. 3120 lbs/in. Ph.III with old needle bearing rockershaft.… | ||
| scan0350 | Analysis of steering system performance, comparing different dampers and gears based on test results. | ||
| View original record | -4- Hs/FJH.14/KM.23.9.36. Curve No.1 shows clearly that there is a condition of resonance in the steering system and that the greater the flexibility, the less are the joggles. This is completely… | ||
| scan0351 | Investigations into low-speed wobble, castor angle, and steering issues. | ||
| View original record | -5- Hs/FDH.14/KM.2)29.9.36. Reducing the castor angle would reduce both ill effects of the flexible steering system as there would be less wind up when cornering and the tendency to low speed wobble… | ||
| scan0352 | Blueprint of a modification to a Phantom III cross steering tube joint to prevent rotation of the upper pad. | ||
| View original record | S/M BRONZE. MODIFICATION TO PH III CROSS STEERING TUBE JOINT TO PREVENT ROTATION OF UPPER PAD. RM179 H/H 16/7/36 | ||
| scan0353 | Graph plotting the results of steering joggle tests on bumper drums. | ||
| View original record | CURVE N°1 STEERING JOGGLE TESTS ON BUMPER DRUMS. CHASSIS 36 Ex STANDARD R.R. MARLES STEERING. TYRE PRESSURE 35 LBS/□" STANDARD TYRES. FREQUENCY OF MAX. JOGGLE = 9.25 CYCLES/SEC = 555/MIN. FRONT… | ||
| scan0354 | Load deflection diagram for Phantom III steering, comparing different setups. | ||
| View original record | CURVE No. 2 LOAD DEFLECTION DIAGRAM PH III STEERING. STANDARD R.R. MARLES STEERING. TORQUE ON FRONT WHEELS - LBS: INS: DEFLECTION OF FRONT WHEELS - DEGREES. ORIGINAL PH III 40 LBS SET UP ON S.S. TUBE… | ||
| scan0355 | Graph showing the performance characteristics of a standard Phantom III front damper. | ||
| View original record | CURVE N° 5. STD PH. III FRONT DAMPER CHARACTERISTIC. DAMPING LOAD - LBS. PER WHEEL GOVERNOR PRESSURE - LBS/□" 0 50 100 150 200 300 0 10 20 30 40 50 | ||
| scan0356 | Graph showing the effect of damping on steering joggle on bumper drums. | ||
| View original record | EFFECT OF DAMPING ON STEERING JOGGLE - PH. III 36 Ex. ON BUMPER DRUMS. CURVE No. 3 AMPLITUDE OF WHEEL FLAP - INCHES AT S.S. TUBE. DAMPER GOVERNOR PRESSURE - LBS/D" CURVE No. 4 HYDRAULIC DAMPERS ALONE… | ||
| scan0357 | Instructions for fitting ball pads and washers to the cross steering tube joints of a 35-EX model. | ||
| View original record | x350 To Hs/HPH. (Lillie Hall). c. to GWH. (Paris). Hs/FJH.17/KW.29.9.36. We are sending to you 4 ball pads to Rm.130, 4 washers to Rm.132, and 4 plain washers for the cross steering tube joints of… | ||
| scan0358 | The dispatch of parts for a Phantom III low speed wobble issue. | ||
| View original record | W/P - Sr. x350 Hs/FJH.14/JH. 2.10.36. Phantom III Low Speed Wobbles. Re your memo. SR/VA.16/GM. 29.9.36., we are sending to you two sets of parts as follows :- 8 Ball Pads to Rm.130. 8 Special washers… | ||
| scan0359 | Proposal to modify Phantom III Cross Steering Tube Joints by sweating the pads into the housing to prevent low-speed wobble. | ||
| View original record | To E. c. to By. c. to Da. c. to Ev. 4350 Hs/FJH.22/KW.7.10.36. Phantom III Cross Steering Tube Joints. In order to prevent the lower ball pad G.83415 in the above joints rotating, they are at present… | ||
| scan0360 | Rotating lower ball pad and the proposed fix of sweating the pads into the housing for cars 32-EX and 35-EX. | ||
| View original record | X 350 W/LH. - Mr. Hamilton. c. to GWH. (Cricklewood). Hs/FJH.23/KW.7.10.36. Thank you for your note HFH/1/1/3.10.36. We quite agree that it is obviously wrong for the lower ball pad to rotate with the… | ||
| scan0361 | Order for helical compression springs from Geo. Salter & Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | X350 To Roy. c. to G/JWH. Hs/FJH.31/KW.9.10.36. Will you please pass an official order to Messrs. Geo. Salter & Co.Ltd., West Bromwich, for - 16. Helical Compression Springs - Outside dia. 1.110 - 5… | ||
| scan0362 | Letter to a supplier requesting the urgent supply of custom helical compression springs. | ||
| View original record | Exptl. Dept. Hs/FJH.30/KW. 9th October, 1936. Messrs. Geo. Salter & Co.Ltd., West Bromwich. Dear Sirs, We are urgently in need of some helical compression springs to the following particulars -… | ||
| scan0363 | Letter from Geo. Salter & Co. Ltd. regarding a delay in a spring delivery. | ||
| View original record | ESTABLISHED 1760 SALTER LONDON: 50 LIME STREET, E.C.3. 'PHONE: MANSION HOUSE 5183 'GRAMS: SPRINGBALANCE, STOCK, LONDON. SPRINGS • ROLLER BEARINGS WEIGHING MACHINES • IRONMONGERY SPRING BALANCES •… | ||
| scan0364 | Urgent request to grind the ends of 8 Ph.III cross steering tube springs to a specific length. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X350 Hs/FJH.7/KW.20.10.36. Will you please grind the ends of the 8 Ph.III cross steering tube springs which we have handed to H.P.S. so that they are square and the free length of the spring… | ||
| scan0365 | Request to produce a front roll rod of .825 diameter for steering tests on model 36-EX. | ||
| View original record | 350 RHC. From Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry.6/MA.30.10.36. Will you please put in hand a front roll rod for 36-EX. of .825 diameter for steering tests. The object of this is to obtain the same increase in rolling… | ||
| scan0366 | Introduction of adjustable side and cross steering tubes for the Phantom III to save expense. | ||
| View original record | 350 To BY. Copy to Dr. Rm. RHC. Sft. E/Ev.4/MN.10.11.36. F.J.H. See R.H.C. and get his agreement that this will Side and Cross Steering Tubes - Phantom III. save money Rm We send you herewith LeC.5356… | ||
| scan0367 | Solution to steering control rattles on the Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | 350 To By. from Rm/FJH. c. to E. c. to Da. c. to Mx. c. to EV. Rm/FJH.5/AP.18.11.36. PHANTOM III. STEERING CONTROL RATTLES. Further to our memo Hs/FJH.24/KW.1.7.36., we have now completed our tests on… | ||
| scan0368 | Agreeing to suggestions about a felt collar design to prevent rattles in the Phantom III steering control levers. | ||
| View original record | 350 To EV, Copy to Dr. Des, BX, Rm/PJH. ***************** Phantom III Steering Control Rattles. ************************************ With reference to Rm/PJH.5/AP.18.11.36, and the design LeC.4869… | ||
| scan0369 | New designs for the Phantom III and Bentley III cross and side steering tubes. | ||
| View original record | 350 To Mr. H.I. (Struck through) Copy to Mr. E.S. Rm. (Struck through) RHC. RHC/HRS. (Struck through) E/Ev.1/MN.1.12.36. F.J. HARDY Phantom III Cross and Side Steering Tubes. We have already sent to… | ||
| scan0370 | Requesting the replacement and modification of a rockershaft pin for a 35-EX steering system due to wear. | ||
| View original record | 350 To HPS. from Rm/FJH. Rm/FJH.6/AP.11.12.36. 35-EX. STEERING We have examined the plain rockershaft pin removed from the above steering, and notice that the inner races of the roller follower have… | ||
| scan0371 | Factory costs and potential savings for various modifications to the 20/25HP Steering Column. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from G/Rb. 780 G/Rb.4/M/71/W.141236. -------------------- Re:20/25HP. Steering Column - Sec.7050. -------------------- The information now given replies to the questions raised by your Mr.… | ||
| scan0372 | Cost-saving design change to a butted tube for the Phantom III side and cross steering tubes. | ||
| View original record | 350 To BY. Copy to Sa. Rm. RMC. HFS. E/Ev.3/MN.16.12.36. F.T.H Phantom III Side and Cross Steering Tubes. We have been informed by G/Rb that N.Sch.4974 using a butted tube is the design to be adopted… | ||
| scan0373 | Proposal to test .3 carbon steel instead of nickel steel for Phantom III side and cross steering tubes to save cost. | ||
| View original record | 350 To BY. Copy to E. Dr. Rm. NHC. HPS. E/Ev.5/MN.17.12.36. Phantom III Side and Cross Steering Tubes. Further to our E/Ev.3/MN.16.12.36 instructing the adjustable side steering tube to M.Sch.4967 and… | ||
| scan0374 | Parts affected by a modification to Phantom side and cross steering tubes. | ||
| View original record | 350 F.J. HARDY. RHC. G. Day C. Rn. PHANTOM SIDE & CROSS STEERING TUBES. Referring to E/Ev.3/MN.16.12.36 we give you herewith the position of the parts affected by this modification. By week ending the… | ||
| scan0375 | Oversized steering cam for the 35-EX model and the agreement to machine it. | ||
| View original record | J 350 To HPS. from Rm/FJH. Rm/FJH.1/AP.19.12.36. 35-EX. STEERING. The cam which you are now building into 35-EX. steering, and which was supplied to us at least 14 months ago, has proved to be… | ||
| scan0376 | Time-consuming forging of Phantom III Chassis housings and the need for new, simplified dies. | ||
| View original record | Rm - from Roy. to E. to Hy. L.E.S. F.S.H. 350 ROY/MS1/P.19.12.36. P.III CHASSIS. Experimental Dept. have ordered Housings G.81938 (Sec. 7041) in R-R Metal. Hughes-Johnson point out that the time… | ||
| scan0377 | Fitting larger shims for non-standard steering roller followers on the 35-EX model. | ||
| View original record | 350 To HPS. from Rm/FJH. Rm/FJH.9/AP.21.12.36. STEERING ROLLER FOLLOWERS. We have recently handed to you two Roller followers with 5/16.dia. ball bearings made by Ransome & Marles for 35-EX. and the… | ||
| scan0378 | Cost-saving analysis regarding plating the steering tube sleeve versus the whole tube for 25/30HP and Phantom III models. | ||
| View original record | 350 F.T. HARDY. To Rm. from G/Rb. G/Rb.7/M/71/W.18137. 25/30HP. and Phantom III Outer Steering Tubes. SEC. 7050. In reply to your Rm/FJH.7/AP.13.1.37. Will you please note that if only the Steering… | ||
| scan0379 | Diagnostic guide for low-speed wobbles on the Phantom III model. | ||
| View original record | To Hd. (for depot sheet). Rm/FJH.11/JH.29.1.37. Phantom III Low Speed Wobbles. The most likely cause of low speed wobbles on Phantom III is insufficient friction load in the cross steering tube… | ||
| scan0380 | Standardisation of a split upper ball pad in the cross steering tube joint for the Phantom III to prevent low speed wobbles. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 (5H) 20396 21/7/36 J.W.S. COMPLETED 1.2.37. PHANTOM III. STANDARDISATION of PARTS Description of Parts. SPLIT UPPER BALL PAD IN CROSS STEERING TUBE JOINT AND INCREASED SPRING LOAD. FRICTION TO… | ||
| scan0381 | Proposal for the standardization of parts for the 'B' Series, including the estimated cost of new tools. | ||
| View original record | PLANT No. III. STANDARDISATION of PARTS TO OBVIATE THE NECESSITY FOR TWO SIZES OF UNIVERSAL JOINT ON NEW AXLES AS AT PRESENT, it is proposed to adapt one size to suit all models. This will also effect… | ||
| scan0382 | Steering specification for use with Wraith wheel movement on a Phantom III vehicle. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. E. from Rm/FJH c to By. c to Da. c to Ev. Rm/FJH1/M.10.2.37. Steering Specification for use with Wraith Wheel Movement on P.III. The Wraith Wheel Movement Suspension Levers on P.III… | ||
| scan0383 | Machining difficulties with experimental pieces due to increased spotfacing diameter. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - difficulty which has arisen on experimental pieces. The increased diameter of the spotfacing necessitated by the larger inner races of the roller follower causes the cutter to run on the edges… | ||
| scan0384 | Requesting to fit one of two aluminium steering control quadrants to car 37-EX. | ||
| View original record | J 350 To HPS. from Rm/FJH. Rm/FJH.1/AP.1.3.37. Will you please fit to 37-EX., while it is in the Shop, one of the two alum. steering control quadrants made for the Continental Ph.III. Rm/FJH. | ||
| scan0385 | Modification of a cross bolt in the Phantom III steering box for Wraith II wheel movement. | ||
| View original record | SECRET To EY. Copy to Ea. Rm. [Struck through] RHC. [Struck through] HPS. [Struck through] Rm/HDY. [Struck through] FJH [Handwritten Initials] 350 [Handwritten] Phantom III Steering Box for Wraith II… | ||
| scan0386 | The dispatch of special springs and parts for the steering of model 35-EX. | ||
| View original record | 1137 300a? 340 Rm/GWH/IMW. from Rm/FJH. c. GWH. Rm/FJHL/R.16.3.37. 35-EX - STEERING. We are sending out to you some special springs and other parts for the rear end of the side steering tube in 35-EX.… | ||
| scan0387 | List of new and old parts for the Phantom III chassis and Wraith II wheel movements. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: X P3 Sleves 350 To. BY/Cgh. BY/TWD2/E.5.4.37. PHANTOM III. CHASSIS. WRAITH II. WHEEL MOVEMENTS. FRONT AXLE. SECTION 7040. CROSS STEERING TUBE. SECTION 7041. SPRING SUSPENSION MECHANISM.… | ||
| scan0388 | Parts list from Section 7042, detailing component replacements and additions. | ||
| View original record | (Cont'd). -2- BY/TWD2/E.5.4.37 ____ Sec.7042. G.84591. Triangle Lever. Top. RH. Front. 1 off. replacing G.84928. G.84592. Ditto. LH. Front. 1 " " G.84929. G.84595. Triangle Lever. Bottom. RH. Front. 1… | ||
| scan0389 | Continued list of parts for section 7042, with a comparison of LOP's G.83747 and G.85316. | ||
| View original record | (Cont'd). -3- BY/TWD2/E.5.4.37. Sec.7042. K.4407. P. Washer. Bottom Buffer 2 off. Additional. Plate. K.4407. P. Washer. 3 Way Connection. 2 " " " G.83638. Cover. Coiled Pipe. 2 " Not required.… | ||
| scan0390 | List of new, replaced, required, and no longer required parts for the Phantom III chassis, specifically concerning Wraith II wheel movements. | ||
| View original record | BY/Cgh. BY/HEB16/M.5.4.37. PHANTOM III CHASSIS. FRAMES AND FITTINGS SEC:7000. STEERING COLUMN AND BOX SEC: 7050. SIDE STEERING TUBE - SEC:7070. NEW AND REPLACED PARTS ENTAILED BY WRAITH II. WHEEL… | ||
| scan0391 | Issue with cross steering tubes being too short on chassis 39-EX and the approved solution. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. Rm/FJH.10/JH.6.4.37. 35-0 39-EX. - Steering. The cross steering tubes of the above chassis have the Wraith centre type ball joint at both ends, whereas the tubes obtained for the job are of a… | ||
| scan0392 | Steering issues on the Phantom III model, concerning the use of packing washers and a cracked roller race. | ||
| View original record | 350. RHC. from Rm/GWH. Rm/FJH. Kingsbury. 7.4.37. P.III STEERING. Cricklewood have drawn my attention to the number of thin washers used in setting the cam and roller in the steering. In one… | ||
| scan0393 | New adjusting shims for the steering column and box on Phantom III and 25/30 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | 350. BY/HEB10/M.8.4.37. c.c. Ry/ PJM. PHANTOM III. & 25/30 HP. CHASSIS. STEERING COLUMN AND BOX SEC:7050. On Mr.Brock's verbal request, we have detailed the following parts, and attach herewith two… | ||
| scan0394 | Cost investigation for producing the Phantom III Steering Cam Tube. | ||
| View original record | To D/Ev. from G/Rb. c. to Rm/HDY. FJH 350 G/Rb.5/K/72/W.12437. Steering Cam Tube. - Sec. 7050. ---------------------------- We have investigated the cost of producing the Phantom III Steering Cam… | ||
| scan0395 | Steering issues like 'joggles' and 'sponginess' on the 35-EX Phantom III, and considering adjustments to spring stiffness. | ||
| View original record | 350a (Also in 300a) FJH HOTEL DE FRANCE. CHATEAUROUX. Indre. FRANCE. Rm/GWH/IMW/5/JAB. 11th April 1937. To Rm. c. Rm/FJH. c. Rm/GWH. 35-EX. PHANTOM III. STEERING. Thank you for your memo… | ||
| scan0396 | Official order for 8 springs to be sent to Geo. Salter & Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 350 To Roy. from Rm/FJH. c. G/JWH Rm/FJH.10/AP.13.4.37 Will you please send an official order to Geo. Salter & Co.Ltd., for 8 springs which we have ordered by our letter Rm/FJH.9/AP. copy of which is… | ||
| scan0397 | Letter to Geo. Salter & Co. Ltd. urgently requesting helical compression springs with specific dimensions. | ||
| View original record | 3570 13th April 1937 Rm/FJH.9/AP. Messrs Geo. Salter & Co.Ltd., WEST BROMWICH. Dear Sirs, We are urgently in need of some helical compression springs to the following particulars:- 1.094 - 5 Outside… | ||
| scan0398 | Letter from Geo. Salter & Co. Ltd. confirming the priority dispatch of springs by post. | ||
| View original record | ESTABLISHED 1760 SALTER LONDON : 50 LIME STREET, E.C.3. 'PHONE : MANSION HOUSE 5103 'GRAMS : SPRINGBALANCE, STOCK, LONDON. SPRINGS * ROLLER BEARINGS WEIGHING MACHINES * IRONMONGERY SPRING BALANCES *… | ||
| scan0399 | Forwarding three blueprints for an F.89511 Roller for a Phantom III chassis steering column. | ||
| View original record | H.R.S. (crossed out) G.E.R. (crossed out) E.W.H. (crossed out) c. RH/FJH. (crossed out) FJH 350 BY/HEB9/M.24.4.37. PHANTOM III. CHASSIS. STEERING COLUMN AND BOX SEC: 7050. We herewith forward you… | ||
| scan0400 | Requesting a rig test on Phantom III cross steering tube joints to determine if friction falls off. | ||
| View original record | To HPS/W.Bell. c. HPS. Rm/FJH.12/AP.28.4.37 Ph.III. CROSS STEERING TUBE JOINTS. We are handing to you a standard Ph.III. cross steering tube complete with two ball ends. Will you please rig test the… | ||
| scan0401 | Steering wobbles on the Phantom III model. | ||
| View original record | W/Levallois c to Rm/Gry. 350 FTH Hd/SB17/HR.3.5.37. RE STEERING WOBBLES ON PHANTOM III. With reference to your Sr/VA16/GM. 30.4.37., we shall be glad to hear whether the instances you mention have… | ||
| scan0402 | Problem with the Phantom III cross steering tube joints, noting that the split contact is unsuccessful. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: FJH What is this 350 GR7 Typed: He. from Rm/GWH. E. Rm. Ey. Cricklewood. 4.5.37. P.III Cross Steering Tube Joints. I enclose a drawing showing how the Paris Depot are dealing with the… | ||
| scan0403 | Blueprint of a ball joint assembly with annotations in French. | ||
| View original record | [ "BOLTS 3 B.A. SOUDÉS", "BOLT & NUT", "3 B.A. SOUDÉS", "A", "B", ".250", ".060 ENVIRON", ".055", "3 B.A.", "BOULON 3 B.A.", "BOULON 3 B.A SOUDÉ", "SECTION A.B" ], | ||
| scan0404 | Letter to Geo. Salter & Co. Ltd. seeking confirmation of a wire size for special compression springs. | ||
| View original record | 3rd ? 13th May 1937 Rm/FJH.2/AP. Messrs Geo. Salter & Co.Ltd., WEST BROMWICH Your ref. FS/DR. Dear Sirs, In October of last year you sent us some special compression springs, particulars of which you… | ||
| scan0405 | Low speed wobbles, requesting examples of a split ball pad G.84934 that have been turning in their housings. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/GWH. from Rm/FJH. 350 Rm/FJH 3/AP.13.5.37 PH.III. LOW SPEED WOBBLES. Will you please arrange to send us some examples of the split ball pad G.84934 which have been turning in their housings.… | ||
| scan0406 | Letter confirming the specifications for special compression springs. | ||
| View original record | ESTABLISHED 1760 [Handwritten]: 1300? 350 [Handwritten]: HARDY. SALTER LONDON: 50 LIME STREET, E.C.3. 'PHONE : MANSION HOUSE 5103 'GRAMS : SPRINGBALANCE, STOCK, LONDON. SPRINGS • ROLLER BEARINGS… | ||
| scan0407 | Analysis of low-speed wobble caused by issues with cross steering tub joints. | ||
| View original record | To E. from Rm/FJH. c. Hs. c. Sy. c. Ol. c. Ev. c. RBC. c. Ex. c. Hd. c. Km/GwH. 35-0 Rm/FJH.1/AP.19.5.37 PH.III. CROSS STEERING TUB JOINTS. Cases of low speed wobble have occurred on customers' cars… | ||
| scan0408 | The coefficient of friction for steering ball pads with test data and proposed improvements to finishing procedures. | ||
| View original record | -2- (3) Measurement of the coefficient of friction between the ball and the pad indicate that this falls by a very large amount as the surfaces become run-in, and this, we believe, is the case of the… | ||
| scan0409 | Joint loads and the testing of new pad materials after mileage on the chassis. | ||
| View original record | -3- RM/FJH.1/AP.19.5.37 (4) That the joints should be reset to a load of 3½ lbs. after the Test Dept. have completed all their mileage on the chassis. The material now used for the pads is remark able… | ||
| scan0410 | Design and materials for Phantom III Cross Steering Tube Joints. | ||
| View original record | F.J.H Rm/FJH. c.c. Hs. By. HEC. Rm. Da. EV. Mx. Hd. FWH. E.10/HP.24.5.37. 35'0 Phantom III Cross Steering Tube Joints. Referring to Rm/FJH.1/AP.19.5.37 there is no doubt as pointed out that we must… | ||
| scan0411 | Modifications to the Phantom III cross steering tube joints, including finishing methods for pads and using a stronger spring. | ||
| View original record | F.J.H. Rm/FJH. E.10/HP.24.5.37. c. Hs. By. RHC. Rm. Da. EV. Mx. Hd. Pan/GWH. 350 Phantom III Cross Steering Tube Joints. Referring to Rm/FJH.1/AP.19.5.37 there is no doubt as pointed out that we must… | ||
| scan0412 | Requesting the creation of yoke pieces to test a reduced castor angle on a Phantom III vehicle. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/FJH. 35D Rm/FJH.2/AP.28.5.37 Ph.III. Steering We wish to try reduced castor angle on a Ph.III. with Wraith wheel movement suspension levers. Will you please make for 39-EX. a pair of… | ||
| scan0413 | Production issues with malleable cast iron steering box castings for the Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | F.J. Hardy [Redacted Text] c. Rm. [Redacted Text] 3v0 BY.4/C.10.6.37. PHANTOM 111 - STEERING BOX. ----------------------------- We have run into trouble in attempting to use malleable cast iron… | ||
| scan0414 | Order for six steering cams for the Wraith model from Adamant Engineering Co. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. c. to G/JWH. 650 also 1300 Rm/FJH.17/JH.11.6.37. Will you please send an order to Messrs. The Adamant Engineering Co. for :- 6 Steering Cams to their M.22166. Two of these cams are to have a… | ||
| scan0415 | Test report on steering with Wraith wheel movement and suspension levers, detailing spring flexibility tests to reduce joggles. | ||
| View original record | To E. from Rm/FJH. a. Hs. b. By. c. Da. d. Ev. Rm/FJH.1/AP.17.6.37 PH.III. STEERING WITH WRAITH WHEEL MOVEMENT SUSPENSION LEVERS. During the running of 35-EX. in France, tests were carried out to… | ||
| scan0416 | Rig tests on steering ball joints and a request for new parts made of casehardened and soft steel. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/FJH. c. W.Bell. 35-0 Rm/FJH.3/AP.26.6.37 Ph.III. Steering Ball Joint Rig Tests. Our rig tests on cross steering ball joints have so far shown that the BZ/PD. pads are slightly better… | ||
| scan0417 | Standardisation of a spring for the Phantom III cross steering tube ball joints to exert a higher load. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 (10H) 38137 7-4-37 WHK 26070 COMPLETED 10.7.37. PHANTOM III STANDARDISATION of PARTS. Date: 29.5.37. X No. 350. Drawing No. Rm.254. Part List Description of Parts: SPRING FOR CROSS STEERING… | ||
| scan0418 | The standardization of parts for the Phantom III 'E' Series chassis. | ||
| View original record | D.18/15.1.37 PHANTOM III STANDARDIZATION of PARTS Estimated tool cost nil. Could be brought on to production at the 1st chassis in 'E' Series (without scrap) MATERIAL LABOUR CHARGES TOTAL £ s d Cost… | ||
| scan0419 | Requesting a drawing alteration for a steering roller follower for Wraith wheel movement suspension. | ||
| View original record | To By. from Rm/PJH. c. E. c. Da. c. Ev. Rm/FJH.8/AP.8.7.37 350 PH.III. STEERING FOR WRAITH WHEEL MOVEMENT. On the steering roller follower to F.89444 for use with wraith wheel movement suspension… | ||
| scan0420 | Endurance tests conducted on large type steering rollers at different loads. | ||
| View original record | ENDURANCE TESTS ON LARGE TYPE STEERING ROLLERS. 350 Speed = 450 R.P.M. on roller. Load measured normal to inner tooth surface. type of bearing. Running time to cause failure. 1220 lbs. 2440 lbs. 3650… | ||
| scan0421 | The performance of cross steering tube joints with ball pads on a Phantom III vehicle. | ||
| View original record | CHATEAUROUX. Rm/IMW/4/JAB.5.8.37. 352 F.J.H See ME To. Rm c. Rm/FJH c. Rm/GWH 32-EX. PHANTOM III. Cross Steering Tube Joints With Ball Pads in BZ/PD. We have dismantled these at 8,000 miles in order… | ||
| scan0422 | Tests conducted on an experimental axle, focusing on steering performance and comparison with a standard axle. | ||
| View original record | Ph II Steering File. C O P Y. 350 File 16.8.37 To R. from Hs/Rm. c. to BJ. Wor. c. to RG. E. c. to BY. DA. cT to OY. Hs/Rm4/LG22.9.26. TESTS ON EXPERIMENTAL AXLE. We took a standard V. series axle… | ||
| scan0423 | Test report on steering geometry, stability, and the effects of different pivot axle configurations. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Rm4/LG22.9.26. sensation of stability, and as previously stated, the immunity from road shocks is very good. When negotiating very sharp bends at any speed, the steering becomes heavy… | ||
| scan0424 | The steering performance and handling characteristics of a new type axle. | ||
| View original record | -3- Hs/Rm4/LG22.9.26. for shunting, compared with the new type axle. Self centering is satisfactory, but not decisive with normal pivot lean. With the necessary friction in the steering it becomes… | ||
| scan0425 | Steering performance and pivot inclination following the introduction of a new axle. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. To R. from Hs/Rm. c. BJ. Wor. c. By. Rg. c. E. Da. c. Oy. EAC. VIII. STEERING. PIVOT INCLINATION. The new axle gives remarkably light steering. While we expected the steering to be lighter… | ||
| scan0426 | Page discussing steering tests on axles with vertical king pins and a diagram of transversally raked pivots. | ||
| View original record | -2- The most interesting test was that carried out with a standard axle altered to give vertical king pins (5). In this case with a disc wheel giving centre point steering, the steering was as light… | ||
| scan0427 | Request for the return of a failed roller follower and its fragments from a 32-EX steering system for analysis. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/IMW - Chateauroux. Rm/FJH.14/JH.19.8.37. 33D also 300a re 32-EX Steering. Have you yet returned the roller follower which failed in the above steering? We are anxious to get hold of this end. We… | ||
| scan0428 | Discussion about the effects of transverse rake and king pin inclination on steering effort, with reference to tests on a 20 HP axle. | ||
| View original record | -3- Hs/Rm1/T22.9.26. shocks, and yet not make the steering appreciably heavier. Normally, if we move the wheel centre 3¼" from the king pin the effort required to shunt the car becomes impossible. To… | ||
| scan0429 | Comparison of transverse pivot inclination and resultant steering effort for different axle types. | ||
| View original record | Attached to:- TRANSVERSE PIVOT INCLINATION. OVERALL STEERING EFFICIENCY ASSUMED AS 60% WHEN CALCULATING LOADS ON THE STEERING WHEEL RIM. PIVOT ASSUMED VERTICAL IN LONGITUDINAL ELEVATION TO SIMPLIFY… | ||
| scan0430 | Comparative diagram analyzing different axle and steering pivot arrangements in order of steering heaviness. | ||
| View original record | E.A.C. V SERIES SILVER GHOST T SERIES EXPT. AXLE WITH WIRE WHEELS. V SERIES PIVOTS. NEW AXLE NEW PIVOTS C2 SERIES EXPT AXLE WITH DISC WHEELS V SERIES PIVOTS. ① 6° .616 ② 5° .554 ③ VERT. 3.5" ④ 2.5° ⑤… | ||
| scan0431 | Request to fit a Ph.III steering cam to either car 33-EX or 37-EX. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/FJH. [Handwritten]: 35D Rm/FJH..2/AP.19.8.37 PH.III. STEERING Will you please fit the Ph.III. steering cam made by the Fellows Gear Shaping Co. and which we hand to you herewith to… | ||
| scan0432 | Requesting inspection and modification of the steering gear for chassis 37-EX. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/FJH. Rm/FJH.1/AP.21.8.37 37-EX. Steering The above chassis has had a good deal of running on the bumper drums with small cams and we think it would be wise to inspect the steering gear… | ||
| scan0433 | Drawings for a new roller follower for a Phantom III steering modification. | ||
| View original record | To By. from Rm/FJH. 350 Rm/FJH.3/AP.31.8.37 PHANTOM III. STEERING. We wish to be able to try a lower geared steering on a Ph.III. fitted with the Wraith type steering box. We have ordered the special… | ||
| scan0434 | Request to manufacture ball pads from Bakelite rod for Phantom III steering ball end rig tests. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. c. to W.Bell. 350. Rm/PJH.16/JH.3.9.37. Phantom III Steering Ball End Rig Tests. Will youmplease make 8 ball pads to G.83415. 8 ball pads to G.84934. from the Bakelite rod which we hand you… | ||
| scan0435 | Parts for a Phantom III chassis steering column and box, referencing previous designs and requesting an order. | ||
| View original record | 350. HPS. C. By. C. We/TB. C. RM/FJH. FJH BY/HEB8/WB.11.9.37. PHANTOM III CHASSIS. STEERING COLUMN & BOX. SEC:7050. Re RM/FJH3/AP. 31.8.37. As requested by the above memo, we have detailed the… | ||
| scan0436 | Request to make drawings for a modified steel washer and upper ball pad for a cross steering tube joint. | ||
| View original record | X To By/NS. from Rm/FJH. 350 Rm/FJH.6/MH.13.9.37. PH.III. CROSS STEERING TUBE JOINTS. Will you please make drawings of a modified steel washer and upper ball pad for the above joint as discussed… | ||
| scan0437 | Trial and required modification of Bakelite ball pads for cross steering tube joints. | ||
| View original record | ✓ 350 To HPS. from Rm/FJH. c. W.Bell. Rm/FJH.1/AP.14.9.37 Ph.III. Cross Steering Tube Joints. The Bakelite ball pads which we have tried on W.Bells' rig have so far shown considerable promise. It is… | ||
| scan0438 | Accompanying blueprints for Phantom III cross steering tube components. | ||
| View original record | HPS. Rm. Rm/FJH 350. BY/NS.15/G.16.9.37. PHANTOM III. CROSS STEERING TUBE. Please receive herewith two blueprints of Ex.S.71 Upper Ball Pad Washer 4 off. Ex.S.72 Upper Ball Pad. 4 off. These drawings… | ||
| scan0439 | The provision of two blueprints for Phantom III Cross Steering Tube components. | ||
| View original record | 350. H.S. Rm. Rm/FJH. BY/NS.15/G.16.9.37. FJH PHANTOM III. CROSS STEERING TUBE. Please receive herewith two blueprints of Ex.S.71 Upper Ball Pad Washer 4 off. Ex.S.72 Upper Ball Pad. 4 off. These… | ||
| scan0440 | Standardisation of adjustable cross steering tubes for the Ph.III model following successful testing. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. from Rm/FJH. 350 Rm/FJH.7/AP.21.9.37 Ph.III. Cross Steering Tubes. Adjustable cross steering tubes to N.Sch.4967 and 4974 have now completed 17,100 miles on 32-EX. satisfactorily and can be… | ||
| scan0441 | The standardisation of Phantom III cross steering tubes. | ||
| View original record | TO BY & Rm. C.C. HS. C.C. BA. 350. RHC/SB.2/MND.30.9.37. PHANTOM III CROSS STEERING TUBES. In reply to Rm/PJH.7/AP.21.9.37., we consider it would be advantageous to standardise the adjustable length… | ||
| scan0442 | Standardisation of springs and parts for a rear side steering tube joint to improve directional control and save cost. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 (10M. 38137 7-4-37 WHK 26070) COMPLETED 2.10.37. 350 PHANTOM III STANDARDISATION of PARTS. Date 18.6.37. X No. 350 Drawing No. RM.393 Part List RM.330 Description of Parts: Springs and parts to… | ||
| scan0443 | Recommendation to standardize a modification based on reduced tool costs and factory cost savings. | ||
| View original record | MOTION III STANDARDISATION OF PARTS Estimated cost of new tools ...... £19. 0. 0. Could be brought on to production at the 1st. Chassis in "E" Series (without scrap.) By altering Manufacturing Methods… | ||
| scan0444 | Request for drawings of a bakelite upper ball pad and steel washer for the cross steering tube joints. | ||
| View original record | To By/NS. from Rm/FJH. c. Da. Rm/FJH.8/AP.11.10.37 350° Ph.III. Cross Steering Tube Joints Will you please make drawings for a bakelite upper ball pad and steel washer for the above joint having a… | ||
| scan0445 | Modification to the Phantom III cross steering tube spring pads. | ||
| View original record | [H.M.E. crossed out] Rm. [Rm/Hardy. crossed out] 350 BY/NS.6/G.11.10.37. PHANTOM 111.CROSS STEERING TUBE SPRING PADS. Please receive herewith two blueprints of each of the following :- Ex.S.154 Upper… | ||
| scan0446 | Modifications to the Phantom III cross steering tube spring pads, replacing parts Ex.S.72 and Ex.S.71. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Hdy. 350 BY/NS.6/G.11.10.37. PHANTOM 111. CROSS STEERING TUBE SPRING PADS. Please receive herewith two blueprints of each of the following :- Ex.S.154 Upper Ball Pad 4 off. replacing Ex.S.72… | ||
| scan0447 | Internal memorandum about a Phantom III steering incident caused by an undetected flat tyre, raising safety concerns. | ||
| View original record | S/W 380 To Rm. from Sg. re P.III Steering. Sg12/E18.10.37 One of the Press representatives was telling me the other day down at the Show of an alarming experience he had when a car driven by one of… | ||
| scan0448 | Steering incident with chassis 3-AZ-38, caused by a slow tyre puncture. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Sg. RC/L/16.10.37. Re: Chassis No. 3-AZ-38. "I left Coventry on the morning of the 25th of August on a Press run to King's Lynn. Mr. Bourdon took the wheel and drove until we were about 12 miles… | ||
| scan0449 | The Phantom III steering and the difficulty of detecting a partially deflated tyre on an independently sprung chassis. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten: 350] Sg. from Rm. P.III STEERING. Rm15/R.19.10.37. It is quite true that with an independently sprung chassis it is very difficult to know whether a tyre is really flat or not. There… | ||
| scan0450 | Parts to be held up for modifications to the Phantom III Chassis 39 E.X. steering column and box. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. C. BY. C. RHC/CAN. C. RM/FJH. 350 BY/HEB6//WB. 26.10.37. PHANTOM III CHASSIS 39 E.X. STEERING COLUMN AND BOX. - SEC:7050. MODIFICATIONS REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH Rm/FJH. 19/MH.5.10.37.… | ||
| scan0451 | Standardisation of the Phantom III inner steering column tube from a one-piece to a two-part brazed assembly to save cost. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 (roH) 46071 18-8-37 WHK 27059 Completed 16.11.37. PHANTOM III STANDARDISATION of PARTS. Date 27.10.37 X No. 350 Drawing No. F.89500, F.89501 Part List FW1073. Description of Parts: INNER… | ||
| scan0452 | Cost estimation and production plan for standardizing parts on the Phantom III model. | ||
| View original record | PHANTOM III STANDARDISATION of PARTS Estimated cost of new tools ........ £8. 0. 0. Could be brought on to production at the 1st. chassis in "E" Series. (without scrap) Table Headers (from right to… | ||
| scan0453 | Set up adjustment of side steering tube springs increased from 0.005-0.007 to 0.010-0.015. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 (10H) 46071 18-8-37 WHK 27059 COMPLETED 16.11.37. PHANTOM III STANDARDISATION of PARTS. Date 27.10.37. X No. 350 Drawing No. F.87178. Part List Description of Parts SET UP ADJUSTMENT OF SIDE… | ||
| scan0454 | The standardisation of Phantom III parts, noting no extra tool cost is required for production. | ||
| View original record | PHANTOM III STANDARDISATION OF PARTS W.E.P./1735 29.11.36 Extra Tool Cost - NIL. Could be brought on to production immediately. DATE Drawing X TOTAL CHARGES MATERIAL REMARKS STAGE DATUM Issued… | ||
| scan0455 | The failure of Phantom III steering due to excessive slack and creaks. | ||
| View original record | To - DY. & Rm. G. - Hs. Dav C. - Mxr. La. 350 RHC/Cy.2/FH.25.11.37. FAILURE OF PHANTOM III STEERING DUE TO EXCESSIVE SLACK, CREAKS. This steering has been particularly troublesome since its… | ||
| scan0456 | Manufacturing difficulties and failure analysis related to a jaw, spindle, and bearing assembly. | ||
| View original record | -2- Also difficulty exists in maintaining this accuracy as the hand facing cutter for the jaw faces locates from the core size of the serrated bore, which is not necessarily true with the serrations.… | ||
| scan0457 | Recommendation to reconsider a design for a plain spindle to eliminate noted difficulties. | ||
| View original record | -3- A plain spindle was discussed twelve months ago, but has not yet been introduced, and this feature would be very helpful. We recommend that the design be considered with a view to eliminating the… | ||
| scan0458 | Investigation into slack steering on chassis 3-CP-114, concluding it was caused by an accident that twisted the rocker shaft. | ||
| View original record | 350. Sg. New O.K. Rm. CHASSIS 3-CP-114. RE: SLACK IN STEERING. Zographos. We have just received the steering column referred to in Sg.16/E.24.11.37. There was 4" slack in the wheel, which would… | ||
| scan0459 | Investigation into the superiority of hourglass steering worms for the Phantom 111. | ||
| View original record | To BY. & Rm. From RHC. c. to Hs. 358 RHC.9/MJ.30.11.37. F.J. HARDY PHANTOM 111 HOURGLASS STEERING WORMS. J/H Investigations carried out on the Phantom 111 Hourglass Steering Worms produced by the… | ||
| scan0460 | Graph comparing backlash in Fellows 17 Tooth, Fellows 16 Tooth, and Adamant hourglass worms. | ||
| View original record | SHOWING COMPARATIVE BACKLASH IN FELLOWS & ADAMANT HOURGLASS WORMS. Legend: FELLOWS 17 TOOTH GENERATING CUTTER. FELLOWS 16 TOOTH GENERATING CUTTER. ADAMANT WORM. Y-Axis Label: RADIAL MOVEMENT OF… | ||
| scan0461 | Confirming a request to test a Ph.III rockershaft under static load. | ||
| View original record | To HPS/W.Bell. from Rm/FJH. c. HPS. Rm/FJH.5/MH.2.12.37. PH. III STEERING. This is to confirm that we have asked you to twist a Ph.III rockershaft under static load. We would like to know the loads… | ||
| scan0462 | Scheme for mounting the cam follower in the Phantom III steering box to provide adjustment without using washers. | ||
| View original record | BY/NS. [struck through] c. Rm. [struck through] c. RHC. [struck through] DA.1/G.3.12.37. PHANTOM 111 - STEERING BOX. Herewith is F.CD.264 showing a scheme for mounting the cam follower in the steering… | ||
| scan0463 | Modification details for the bolt in the rocking shaft of the Phantom III chassis steering column and box. | ||
| View original record | BY/HEB2/WB.9.12.37. To H.P.S. (crossed out) C. BY. (crossed out) C. RHC/CAM (crossed out) C. Rm/FJH. 350 PHANTOM III CHASSIS. STEERING COLUMN AND BOX. SEC:7050. MODIFIED BOLT IN ROCKING SHAFT FAH… | ||
| scan0464 | Investigation report on failures of Phantom III steering rollers. | ||
| View original record | By. from Rm/FJH. c. Hs. c. RHC. 350 also 1260 Rm/FJH6/R.11.12.37. FAILURES OF P.III STEERING ROLLERS. We have been investigating the failures of the roller bearings in P.III steering roller followers,… | ||
| scan0465 | Analysis of component failures, focusing on roller and race issues, and proposing corrective actions. | ||
| View original record | -2- (5) 3.CP.114. Paris Trials new car. Some rollers crushed. Others not chipped. Inner and outer races in good condition. Rocker shaft twisted. Failure attributed to accident. (6) 3.BT.179. W.G.… | ||
| scan0466 | Failures and modifications to Phantom III steering rollers. | ||
| View original record | 350 Rm. c. Hs. c. RHC. F.J.HARDY. BY.16/N.15.12.37. F.J.H. Re: Phantom III - Steering Rollers. Referring to your memo Rm2/R.11.12.37, and the attached report giving the result of Hdy's investigation… | ||
| scan0467 | Torsional tests on a Phantom III steering rocker shaft to determine the maximum applicable torque. | ||
| View original record | F. J. Hdy See me Rm To Rm/Hdy. from HPS/W.Bell. HPS/WB.3/CB.24.12.37. PHANTOM III STEERING ROCKER SHAFT. FB.83341 Rocker Shaft. Torsional tests were carried out on Phantom III Steering Rocker Shaft to… | ||
| scan0468 | Estimated rockershaft torque on various chassis following a twisted rocker shaft incident. | ||
| View original record | To By. from Rm/FJH. c. Da. 350 Rm/FJH.5/MH.4.1.38. STEERING ROCKER SHAFTS. Owing to the recent case of a twisted rocker shaft on a Ph.III steering we asked W. Bell to measure the torque required to… | ||
| scan0469 | Diagram from a Phantom III Steering Rocker Shaft Test showing the distortion of splines under torque. | ||
| View original record | P III STEERING ROCKER SHAFT TEST. DIAGRAM SHOWING DISTORTION OF SPLINES. F.83341. TORGUE. SPLINES TWISTED AT EDGE OR TORGUE ARM. | ||
| scan0470 | Fitting stronger springs to correct steering wobbles on Phantom III chassis, including a table of results. | ||
| View original record | To Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby........... By ---- Copy to .........Rm/FJH. Handwritten Note: 350 also 124- Sr. is absent Levallois VA7/BT.6.I.38 Re: STEERING WOBBLES AND JOGGLES ON PHANTOM III CHASSIS… | ||
| scan0471 | Request for samples of 'galled' contact pieces from cross steering tube joints regarding specific complaint reports. | ||
| View original record | 350 To Br. from Rm/FJH. c. Rm/GWH. Rm/FJH.7/AP.18.1.38 Re. Complaint Reports Nos.N.392/3/9 - Ph.III. Will you please send us samples of 'galled' contact pieces from cross steering tube joints. Rm/FJH. | ||
| scan0472 | Complaint about 'Galled' Contacts and requesting three car sets for replacements. | ||
| View original record | N/W. c Rm/FJH. c Hd c D/BP. ?360 or 1300 Br/C20/G.20-1-38. re. Tech.P-III. ----------- With reference to Rm/FJH.7/AP.18-1-38 written under the heading of Complaint Reports - 392/3/9. We have no… | ||
| scan0473 | The 'E' type steering column on chassis 37.EX. | ||
| View original record | 350 W/S - Ed. from Rm/FD. RM/FD.3/JH.7.2.38. re 37.EX. The steering column on this chassis is E type. Rm/F.Dodd. | ||
| scan0474 | Failures in Phantom III and 25/30.HP steering roller followers due to insufficient casehardening. | ||
| View original record | 350 To Hd. from Rm/FJH. (For Depot Sheet) Rm/FJH.7/AP.10.3.38 P.III. and 25/30.HP. STEERING. A number of cases of crushing or chipping of the rollers and balls in the bearings of steering roller… | ||
| scan0475 | Query regarding the timeline to standardise the bakelite pads on the Phantom III cross-steering tubes. | ||
| View original record | 360 350. Rm/FJH. from Rm. Rm4/R.13.3.38. When do we expect to be able to standardise the bakelite pads on the P.III cross-steering tubes? Rm. | ||
| scan0476 | Requesting an examination of the casehardening depth for an inner race part from a Phantom III steering gear. | ||
| View original record | γ 350. To H1/EW. from Rm/FJH. Rm/FJH.3/MH.18.3.38. PH.III STEERING. Will you please examine for depth of casehardening the inner race F.87130 which we have handed to you. This part was removed from… | ||
| scan0477 | Requesting the production of four sets of parts for fitting bakelite ball pads to Phantom III cross steering tubes. | ||
| View original record | J-350. To HPS. from Rm/FJH. c. Rm/FD. Rm/FJH.5/AP.19.3.38 Ph.III. Steering. Will you please make four sets of parts for fitting bakelite ball pads to P.III. cross steering tubes. The parts required… | ||
| scan0478 | Laboratory report on the average case depth of an inner race from a Phantom II steering system after mileage. | ||
| View original record | 350. Rm. from H1/EJW. H1/EJW.3/GS.21.3.38. LABORATORY. PHANTOM II STEERING. AH Your Ref: Rm/FJH.3/MH.18.3.38. Average depth of case on inner race F.87130 removed from chassis 3.BU.168 after 8,966… | ||
| scan0479 | Scheme outlining the modifications needed to fit a Wraith III steering box onto a Phantom 111 chassis. | ||
| View original record | BY/… [text crossed out] C. PS/MS.S. [text crossed out] c. Rm/Hdy. DA.13/C.23.5.38. 350 7/4 [handwritten] PHANTOM 111. SIDE STEERING. Please receive herewith the following scheme F.CD.553 shewing… | ||
| scan0480 | Scheme for mounting a Wraith III type steering box into a Phantom 111 chassis. | ||
| View original record | BY/NS. c. Rm/Hdy. c. Da/Mc.S. c. BY/Ald DA.11/G.23.3.38. 350. PHANTOM 111. STEERING COLUMN. Please receive herewith the following scheme F.CD.545 Mounting of Wraith lll steering box on Ph.lll. The… | ||
| scan0481 | The poundage measurements of cross steering tubes from two different vehicles. | ||
| View original record | 380 Chassis Section 12. 4. 38 To RM/FJH. POUNDAGE OF CROSS STEERING TUBES TUBES OFF 32EX (2075 miles). AH (Bronze pads) 2 3/4 LBS + 3 1/4 LBS - 1 1/4 LBS & 3 LBS Average. 2 1/2 lbs. TUBES OFF 35EX… | ||
| scan0482 | Modified adjustment on cross and side steering tubes for the Phantom III model. | ||
| View original record | HPS. Rm. RM/FJH. 350 BY/Ald.1/G.20.4.38. PHANTOM 111. MODIFIED ADJUSTMENT ON CROSS AND SIDE STEERING TUBES (WRAITH WHEEL MOVEMENT). SIDE STEERING TUBE - SECTION 7070. CROSS STEERING TUBES - SECTION… | ||
| scan0483 | Instructions for fitting Wraith III steering components to a Phantom III vehicle. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - BY/Ald.1/M.20.4.38. SECTION 7041. (cont'd). G.83424 Centre Steering Lever. G.85148 Cross Steering Tube. G.81937 Cross Steering Tube. The above to be used with details in accordance with F.CD.545… | ||
| scan0484 | Proposal to fit bakelite ball pads to the cross steering tube joints for the Phantom III model. | ||
| View original record | To By/Ald. c. to By. 350 Rm/FJH.14/JH.11.5.38. PHANTOM III STEERING. It is proposed to fit bakelite ball pads to the cross steering tube joints of a number of customers cars. For this purpose we… | ||
| scan0485 | Proposal to fit bakelite ball pads to the cross steering tubes of Phantom III cars to gain experience. | ||
| View original record | 350. HPS. from Rm/FJH. c. By. Rm/FJH6/R.12.5.38. P.III STEERING. It is proposed to fit bakelite ball pads to the cross steering tubes of a number of customers' cars in order to gain experience with… | ||
| scan0486 | Modifications to Phantom 111 engine controls to accommodate a Wraith III steering box. | ||
| View original record | Dr/No. c. Rm. 350. DA.13/G.16.5.38. F.J. HARDY PHANTOM 111 - MODIFIED ENGINE CONTROLS TO SUIT WRAITH 111. STEERING BOX ON PHANTOM 111. Please receive herewith E.CD.644 Modified Controls for Wraith 111… | ||
| scan0487 | Fitting Wraith type steering to a PH.III, recommending holding manufacture due to a mounting difficulty with the frame. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/FJH. 350 Rm/FJH.c/MH.26.5.38. PH.III STEERING. A number of details have been issued recently for Wraith type steering gear in Ph.III. We wish to fit this to 35-EX for 15,000 miles test… | ||
| scan0488 | The experimental fitting of bakelite ball pads to the steering of Phantom III cars. | ||
| View original record | 360 To Br. c. to By. c. to GMH. c. to HPS. Rm/FJH.2/JH.28.5.38. PHANTOM III STEERING. We have been trying experimentally bakelite ball pads in the cross steering tube joints of Phantom III. Our… | ||
| scan0489 | Parts for the Phantom III steering to be sent to Cricklewood. | ||
| View original record | 350' To HPS. Rm/FJH.3/JH.28.5.38. PHANTOM III STEERING. Will you please send to Cricklewood the parts mentioned in our memo. Rm/FJH.2/JH.28.5.38. Rm/FJH. | ||
| scan0490 | The supply of bakelite pads and other steering parts for testing on customer Phantom III cars. | ||
| View original record | 350. To P/Dr [struck through] From HPS/WSC. c.c. Hd/FC. [struck through] c.c. G/Rb [struck through] c. Em/FJH. HPS/WSC.1/EP.30.5.38. Re: Phantom III Steering. Will you please forward to Cricklewood… | ||
| scan0491 | Low-speed steering wobbles on the Phantom III, caused by friction loss in ball joints, and trials of a new Bakelite-based material. | ||
| View original record | [Redacted text] C. Rm. ------- 350 BY.3/C.31.5.38. F.J.H. PHANTOM 111. STEERING. We have been having, as you are aware, a number of complaints of low speed wobbles due to loss of friction on the ball… | ||
| scan0492 | Fitting friction pads to the Phantom III steering on trial cars. | ||
| View original record | Rm F.J.H. Hk. 350 To Cm. from Sg. re P.III Steering. Copy to Lt.Do. Rm. [text is struck through] Sg4/E1638 Referring to the attached from EY., in view of the last paragraph, I suggest you arrange with… | ||
| scan0493 | Experimental mounting of a Wraith steering column into a Phantom III frame. | ||
| View original record | BY/NS c. Rm. 350 DA.2/G.9.6.38. PHANTOM 111 - STEERING COLUMN. Please receive herewith the following scheme :- F.CD.720 Temporary Mounting, Wraith steering column in Phantom 111 frame. The above… | ||
| scan0494 | Graph of steering self-centring torque versus speed for a car on a 100 ft radius circle. | ||
| View original record | PM III STEERING SELF CENTRING TORQUE TORQUE AT STEERING WHEEL REQUIRED TO KEEP CAR ON 100 FT. RAD CIRCLE. 35 Ex CHASSIS 1/4° CASTOR ANGLE ALL TYRES 2/3 RD. WORN TORQUE - LBS FT. SPEED - M. P. H. 7.50… | ||
| scan0495 | Steering tests and modifications for the 'E' Series Phantom III, addressing low-speed wobble. | ||
| View original record | 350 To By. c. to Da. Rm/FJH.16/JH,27.6.38. 'E' Series Phantom III Steering. As a result of the last 15,000 miles test on Phantom III, adjustable cross steering tubes were standardised for E series… | ||
| scan0496 | Request for more sets of parts for cross steering tube joints for a complaint case. | ||
| View original record | F.J.H. Any more sets of parts available? Jm AHK N/W.- Rm. C - Hd. C - D/BP. re. P-111 - Tech. Cross Steering Tube Joints. Some time ago, we received eight sets of the following, for dealing with… | ||
| scan0497 | Requesting the forwarding of parts for Phantom III Cross Steering Tube Joints and providing associated order details. | ||
| View original record | 350 To D/BP. from HPS/WSC. Hd/PC. G/Rb. Rm/FJH. HPS/WSC.1/BA.2.8.38. Re Ph.III Cross Steering Tube Joints. Will you please forward to 'N' to-day certain per post:- 8 - Ex.30638 Ball pads. 8 - Ex.S.154… | ||
| scan0498 | The manufacture of Bakelite ball pads for Phantom III cross steering tubes. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/FJH. 350 Rm/FJH.9/MH.5.8.38. BAKELITE BALL PADS FOR PH.III CROSS STEERING TUBES. Will you please make as many sets of bakelite pads as possible from the remaining rod which we have… | ||
| scan0499 | Request for production drawings for Phantom III side and cross steering ball pads to address a low-speed wobble issue. | ||
| View original record | 350. BY/CRL. c. Rm/Mr.Hardy. BY.3/G.5.8.38. PHANTOM III. SIDE STEERING AND CROSS STEERING BALL PADS. Would you kindly arrange for have production drawings made of Ex.S.154 and Ex.S.155, which will be… | ||
| scan0500 | Order of 'Idelite' Bakelite Laminated Rod for Phantom III steering connection ball pads. | ||
| View original record | 350 ROY. (struck through) c. Rm/Mr.Hardy. --------------- BY.2/G.5.8.38. RHHS (handwritten diagonally) PHANTOM lll. RE: BALL PADS FOR STEERING CONNECTIONS.… | ||
| scan0501 | Instruction to change the material of the lower pad G.83415 to Bakelite for the Phantom III steering. | ||
| View original record | BY/CHL. c. Rm/FJH. BY/Mtn.3/N.15.8.38. Re: Phan.III - Side Steering & Cross Steering Ball Pads. -------------------------------------------- /350/ Referring to BY3/G.5.8.38 in connection with the… | ||
| scan0502 | The introduction of Bakelite friction pads for Phantom III cross steering ball joints. | ||
| View original record | 350 From RHC/SB/GTH. RHC/SB/GTH.1/MC.23.8.38. JAH P.J.H. BAKELITE FRICTION PADS FOR P.III. CROSS STEERING BALL JOINTS / 350 Referring to Rm.7/R.10.8.38., we would state that Bakelite Friction Pads… | ||
| scan0503 | Procedure for fitting standardised bakelite ball pads to address low-speed wobbles on Phantom III chassis. | ||
| View original record | 350 To Hd. from Rm/FJH. FOR DEPOT SHEET. Rm/FJH.7/MH.31.8.38. LOW SPEED WOBBLES - PH.III. The coefficient of friction between the ball pins and the bronze pads (G.83415, G.84934) now fitted to Ph.III… | ||
| scan0504 | Query regarding the effects of introducing 'Wraith' wheel movement on the Phantom III steering. | ||
| View original record | 350 S/W. Rm. Phantom III Cx7/KW12.10.38. On "E" series you will introduce the "Wraith" wheel movement. Would you please let me know just what effect this has on the car, in other words, to what extent… | ||
| scan0505 | Modification to the Phantom III cross steering tube joints to reduce potential oil loss. | ||
| View original record | BY/NS c. Rm/FJH. 350 akg/113 DA.20/G.14.10.38. FJH DA? PHANTOM 111. CROSS STEERING TUBE JOINTS. file 113 In connection with Rm/GWH.5/N.19.8.38. we wish to delete the central hole in the distance piece… | ||
| scan0506 | The characteristics and customer benefits of the PH.III steering system introduced on the 'Wraith' E series. | ||
| View original record | 350 W/S. To Cx. from Rm/FJH. Rm/FJH.6/MH.18.10.38. PH.III STEERING. Re your memo Cx.7/KW.12.10.38, the characteristics of "Wraith" wheel movement which is to be introduced on E series are that the… | ||
| scan0507 | Optimal friction load settings and issues for the cross steering tube. | ||
| View original record | 350 To Hd. from Rm/FJH. Rm/FJH.4/MH.4.11.38. PH.III STEERING - CROSS STEERING TUBE FRICTION. With reference to the attached memo Rob.18/17.10.38, we know of no reason why the friction load of the… | ||
| scan0508 | Details on the application of ball bearings to the steering rocker shaft roller for the Phantom 111. | ||
| View original record | De. from De/DB. C.c. Ex. Rm/FJH, Da/DB. 350 Da/DB.25/G.8.12.38. BALL BEARINGS IN ROLLER ON STEERING ROCKER SHAFT. PHANTOM 111. PD.330 33o FD. shows the application of ball bearings to the roller on… | ||
| scan0509 | Request to examine steering roller inner races for hardness and depth of case from chassis 3.CM.83. | ||
| View original record | 350. H1/EW. from Rm/FJH. Rm/FJH3/R.12.12.38. P.III STEERING. Will you please examine for hardness and depth of case the steering roller inner races from chassis 3.CM.83 which we have handed to you.… | ||
| scan0510 | Proposal to replace the Phantom III steering column cam roller bearings with ball bearings due to repeated failures. | ||
| View original record | 350 DV/MG c. Rm. DA.5/G.12.12.38. F.J.HARDY PHANTOM III STEERING COLUMN. CAM ROLLER. FJH In view of the repeated failure of the roller bearings in the existing P.III cam roller, we wish to provide a… | ||
| scan0511 | Laboratory report on the hardness and structure of worn and unworn roller races from a Phantom III steering assembly. | ||
| View original record | 350 M.1757. To By/Mtn. from H1/E.W. Laboratory. c. Rm/FJH. H1/EJW. 1/JM. 13.12.38. [handwritten signature] Phantom III - 3.BU. 96. Your ref. By/Mtn. 18/N. 2.12.38. ------------------------------- Two… | ||
| scan0512 | Cause of failure for follower roller bearings on a Phantom III vehicle. | ||
| View original record | Rm/FJH. PHANTOM 111 - 3.BU.96. RE: FAILURE OF FOLLOWER ROLLER BEARINGS. I think it is evident that the cause of the failure in this case was not that the casing was too thin. I would infer that the… | ||
| scan0513 | Parts list for incorporating ball bearings in the roller on the steering rocker for a Phantom III chassis. | ||
| View original record | 350 BY/HEB.5/WB.28.12.38. To HFS. c.c. Dr. c.c. WIC/wld. c.c. AUD/Des. for WPD. c. Rm/PJH1 [Signature] PHANTOM III CHASSIS. STEERING COLUMN AND BOX - SEC : 7050. BALL BEARINGS IN ROLLER ON STEERING… | ||
| scan0514 | Instructions for interchanging bearing schemes and associated parts for rocking shafts. | ||
| View original record | -2- BY/HEB.5/WB.28.12.38. ---------------------- F.89719 Adjg.Shim - Cam Roller. F.89720 " " - " " F.89721 " " - " " F.89722 " " - " " } 4 off to suit. F.89723 " " - " " F.89724 " " - " " } 2 off to… | ||
| scan0515 | Laboratory report on the analysis of inner roller races from a Phantom III steering system. | ||
| View original record | 350 M.1770. To Rm/FJH from H1/EJW. Laboratory. H1/EJW. 4/JM. 30.12.38. FJH Phantom III Steering. Your ref. Rm/FJH.3/R.12.12.38. Two inner roller races were submitted from the steering of chassis… | ||
| scan0516 | Order to be placed for steering roller assemblies. | ||
| View original record | 350 also 1300 To Roy. c. to G/JWH. Rm/FJH.9/JH.4.1.39. Will you please send an order to the Hoffman Manufacturing Co.Ltd., for 3 steering roller assemblies to F.89828 as mentioned in our letter to… | ||
| scan0517 | Letter to a supplier regarding an unreliable roller follower in the steering gear, requesting new samples and a quotation. | ||
| View original record | EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/FJH.10/JH. 4th. January, 1939. Messrs. The Hoffman Manufacturing Co.Ltd., Chelmsford, ESSEX. For the attention of C.A. Smith Esq. Dear Sirs, We at present fit to the… | ||
| scan0518 | Letter to The Hoffman Manufacturing Co. Ltd. regarding the supply of sample rollers and an official order. | ||
| View original record | -2- The Hoffman Manufacturing Co.Ltd., km/FJH.10/JH. 4th. January. 1938. If you have any difficulty in obtaining the spring rings to P.89830 in time we will accept the sample rollers without these… | ||
| scan0519 | Design change for the Phantom III steering, replacing roller bearings with ball bearings in the follower roller. | ||
| View original record | F.J.H. See me Rm Rm. [crossed out] RHC. [crossed out] BY/NS [crossed out] BY/HEB. [crossed out] BY.20/N.6.1.39. 350 PHANTOM 111. STEERING. A.H. A follower roller with ball bearings instead of roller… | ||
| scan0520 | Ordering of experimental and production steering rollers for the Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | 350 Roy/Mr Saunders. c. Rm/FJH. BY/HEB.2/WB.10.2.39. PHANTOM III. STEERING ROLLER (BALL BEARING MOUNTED) - SEC : 7050. For experimental purposes, three rollers have been ordered as follows :- F.89831… | ||
| scan0521 | Rig testing of a new ball bearing steering roller follower for the PH.III steering system. | ||
| View original record | 350 To HPS. from Rm/FJH. c. HPS/WB. Rm/FJH.o/MH.16.3.39. PH.III STEERING. We have handed to the shop the first sample ball bearing steering roller follower, PD.330, which is to be standardised on the… | ||
| scan0522 | Complaint report requesting the return of worn steering roller cones and cages from chassis 3.DL.106. | ||
| View original record | 350 361 W/N. To Br. from Rm/FJH. Rm/FJH.11/MH.3.4.39. PH.III COMPLAINT REPORT N.1777. Will you please return for the writer's attention the worn roller cones and cages removed from the steering of… | ||
| scan0523 | Overload tests on a Phantom III steering gear and the replacement of a failed roller follower. | ||
| View original record | 350 To HPS. from Rm/FJH. Rm/FJH.4/MH.18.4.39. PH.III STEERING. We are carrying out overload tests on a P.III steering gear in the bumper house. This note is to confirm that we have asked you to… | ||
| scan0524 | Requesting the construction of a new Ph.III steering gear to replace one taken for rig testing. | ||
| View original record | 850 To RHC. from Rm/FJH. c. LA. Rm/FJH.2/MH.25.4.39. PH.III STEERING. We have obtained from LA. a Ph.III steering gear complete except for controls, steering wheel and pendulum lever. We are using… | ||
| scan0525 | Stress calculations, failing load, and modifications for the Bent Side Steering Tube of a Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | 350. To Da. from Da/DB. c. By. c. Rm. c. Da/JD. c. Ev. -------------- Da/DB.7/N.25.4.39. -------------- Bent Side Steering Tube - Phantom III. ----------------------------------- PD.426, attached to… | ||
| scan0526 | Confirmation of a request to conduct an accelerated fatigue test on a Phase III steering rocking shaft. | ||
| View original record | 350 To HPS/W.Bell. from Rm/FJH. c. HPS. Rm/FJH.5/MH.26.4.39. PH.III STEERING. This is to confirm that we have asked you to joggle a Ph.III steering to break by accelerated fatigue the rocking shaft.… | ||
| scan0527 | The results of an examination of Phantom III steering rocker shafts for twisted splines. | ||
| View original record | 350 F.J.H. To: By c. to Rm. By/SB.1/MG.15.5.39 PHANTOM III. STEERING ROCKER SHAFTS ----------------------------- As requested, Depots have now examined a number of Phantom III cars for signs of… | ||
| scan0528 | Series of tests on a Ph.III steering gear to investigate a rocking shaft fracture. | ||
| View original record | 350 v 1300. To By. from Rm/FJH. c. Sg. c. Hs. c. Da. c. RHC. c. Mx. Rm/FJH.3/WH.16.5.39. PH.III STEERING. In connection with the recent fracture of a steering gear rocking shaft on the Paris… | ||
| scan0529 | Record of impact tests on a vehicle's front wheel, detailing different methods, speeds, and outcomes. | ||
| View original record | -2- Method A. Hitting 1/4 ton cylindrical weight with O.S. front wheel. Test 4. 5 m.p.h. impact. No damage. Test 5. 10 m.p.h. " No damage, but weight travelled so far that method was abandoned as… | ||
| scan0530 | Results of impact tests 12 to 16 on a vehicle's chassis and steering components. | ||
| View original record | -3- Rm/FJH.3/WH.16.5.39. Test 12. 15 m.p.h impact. Rocking shaft twisted very slightly, approx. 2°, bearing tracks in roller follower indented. No further damage. Test 13. 18 m.p.h. impact. Car… | ||
| scan0531 | Collision tests analyzing the severe impact required to damage a rocking shaft and proposing design modifications. | ||
| View original record | -4- Rm/FJH.3/WH.16.5.39. (b) The impact required to twist the rocking shaft is very severe indeed and would, we believe, certainly result in extensive damage to any chassis other than a Ph.III. That… | ||
| scan0532 | Confirming work instructions for Phantom III steering gears related to testing twisting rocking shafts. | ||
| View original record | 350' To HPS. from Rm/FJH. Rm/FJH.5/MH.23.5.39. PH.III STEERING GEAR. This is to confirm that we have asked you to do the following work on Ph.III steering gears in connection with our tests to twist… | ||
| scan0533 | Instructions for retrospective modifications to the Phantom III steering system. | ||
| View original record | BY/SB. from BY. c. Mx. [crossed out] c. Rm. c. Hd. [crossed out] c. BY/NS. 350 [handwritten] BY.8/G.7.6.39. F.J.H. [handwritten] PHANTOM III. STEERINGS. In accordance with the decision taken at the… | ||
| scan0534 | Confirming a request for a torsion test on a special Ph.III steering rocking shaft. | ||
| View original record | .350 To H1/GLT. from Rm/FJH. c. By Rm/FJH.3/MH.27.6.39. PH.III STEERING. This note is to confirm that we have asked you to carry out a torsion test on the special Ph.III rocking shaft which we have… | ||
| scan0535 | Road test report on a reduced diameter Phantom III steering rocker shaft. | ||
| View original record | PHANTOM III STEERING ROCKER SHAFT. We have held up Depot Sheet No. BY.15, which instructs the reduced diameter rocking shaft retrospectively on all Phantom III cars, in order to make road tests on a… | ||
| scan0536 | Proposal to increase the diameter of a reduced rocking shaft to equalize twist and prevent fracture. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Mx/SB.10/G.15.8.39. (a). The reduced rocking shaft is at least as good as the standard shaft from a driving point of view. (b). No twist will occur under normal driving conditions or ordinary… | ||
| scan0537 | Phantom III steering rocker shaft, confirming its safety factor and agreeing to proceed with a proposal. | ||
| View original record | Mr. c. Rm. c. Da. c. Hs. c. Hd. BY.12/G.16.8.39. F.I.H. PHANTOM III. STEERING ROCKER SHAFT. With reference to Mx/SB.10/G.15.8.39. the information confirms our previous experience, it also indicates… | ||