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From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
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Extract of notes on chassis trials, covering road springs, steering, body, and floorboards.7th Jul 1920Box 80 \ 1  scan0093
Proposing a scheme for a plain thrust steering column with journal ball bearings to make the steering less reversible.2nd Aug 1920Box 80 \ 1  scan0094
The completion and fitting of new parts for a steering column modification.6th Aug 1920Box 80 \ 1  scan0095
Temporary scheme and experiments for a steering journalball bearing.9th Aug 1920Box 80 \ 1  scan0096
Maintenance jobs carried out on a Hawk-Northcliffe chassis, specifically addressing dynamo and steering issues.17th Aug 1920Box 80 \ 1  scan0097
Report comparing the steering and handling of experimental cars 1.EX and 6.EX at high speeds.23th Aug 1920Box 80 \ 1  scan0098
Continued page of a report discussing vehicle stability on a curved track using an analogy of a belt on a pulley.23th Aug 1920Box 80 \ 1  scan0099
American sketches and potential solutions for steering wobble issues.1st Aug 1920Box 80 \ 1  scan0100
Suggestions for the possible causes of steering wobbles.19th Feb 1920Box 80 \ 1  scan0101
Analysis of the causes and potential remedies for wheel wobble and oscillation in a vehicle.9th Sep 1920Box 80 \ 1  scan0102
Combinations of modifications to improve steering and prevent 'wobbles'.9th Sep 1920Box 80 \ 1  scan0103
Steering complaints and the results of tests and experiments.9th Sep 1920Box 80 \ 1  scan0104
Causes of steering wobbles and attempts to rectify the issue.9th Sep 1920Box 80 \ 1  scan0105
Investigation into the cause of wheel wobble by observing the behaviour of a free-running front wheel with varying pivot angles.9th Sep 1920Box 80 \ 1  scan0106
Technical report discussing car instability, steering wobble, and solutions involving friction in the pivots and springs.9th Sep 1920Box 80 \ 1  scan0107
Steering system tests, focusing on friction, pivot design, and remedying 'steering wobbles'.9th Sep 1920Box 80 \ 1  scan0108
Tests and potential solutions for steering wobbles, including wheels, tyres, and friction devices.9th Sep 1920Box 80 \ 1  scan0109
Front axle wear, steering difficulty at full lock, and the use of a plain thrust washer to apply friction.9th Sep 1920Box 80 \ 1  scan0110
Letter from Rolls-Royce of America discussing suggested design changes to overcome steering wobbles on the right-hand steering pivot.7th Oct 1920Box 80 \ 1  scan0111
Steering wobbles in the 40/50 HP chassis following a visit to West Wittering.5th Oct 1920Box 80 \ 1  scan0112
Examination of plain thrust washers used to provide friction in the steering system on experimental cars.4th Nov 1920Box 80 \ 1  scan0113
Fitting of plain thrust washers and a new design for pivot pins with a slow taper.1st Nov 1920Box 80 \ 1  scan0114
Standardisation of steering pivot pins made with a slow taper for fitting to the axle.8th Nov 1920Box 80 \ 1  scan0115
Technical memo discussing the examination of plain thrust washers used to provide friction in steering on experimental cars.4th Nov 1920Box 80 \ 1  scan0116
Fitting plain thrust washers to existing cars and a new tapered pivot pin design.4th Nov 1920Box 80 \ 1  scan0117
Instruction sheet detailing steering test results with different tyre pressures and types.29th Jan 1923Box 80 \ 1  scan0118
Test results for a slightly bent steering lever from the Sheffield Testing Works.29th Apr 1912Box 80 \ 1  scan0119
Instruction memo regarding the production and progress of cross-steering levers.20th Sep 1913Box 80 \ 1  scan0120
The progress of a forging drawing for a cross steering lever.22th Sep 1913Box 80 \ 1  scan0121
Improvement and stress testing of steering levers to prevent torsional fractures.24th Nov 1913Box 80 \ 1  scan0122
Strengthening of a steering lever for torsion, including ongoing experiments and alterations to standard parts.29th Nov 1913Box 80 \ 1  scan0123
Alterations to cross steering levers, suggesting material savings and dimensional changes.9th Dec 1913Box 80 \ 1  scan0124
The bumping test of special cross steering levers F3727/8 - X.701.2nd Mar 1914Box 80 \ 1  scan0125
Test report detailing the failure times of parts C446 and C447, and the weight of lever F3727.6th Mar 1914Box 80 \ 1  scan0126
Undersized hand-forged steering levers breaking and the need for further reinforcement.6th Mar 1914Box 80 \ 1  scan0127
The alteration of a drawing for Cross Steering Levers to increase their dimensions.5th Apr 1914Box 80 \ 1  scan0128
Results of life-cycle bumping tests on steering levers.27th May 1914Box 80 \ 1  scan0129
Test report sheet detailing the results of endurance tests on various steering levers.27th May 1914Box 80 \ 1  scan0130
Table detailing the average life before breakage for various steering levers.10th Jun 1914Box 80 \ 1  scan0131
Directive regarding the strengthening of the cross steering lever and implementation of a new double lever design.10th Jun 1914Box 80 \ 1  scan0132
Advisability of changing cross steering levers on existing cars.1st Jul 1914Box 80 \ 1  scan0133
Analysis of a bumping test regarding leather packings, steering wobbles, and spring strength.1st Jul 1914Box 80 \ 1  scan0134
The proactive replacement of steering tubes and an assessment of the cross steering lever.3rd Jul 1914Box 80 \ 1  scan0135
Necessity of changing levers on cars, leaving the final decision to the recipient and Mr. Royce.4th Jun 1914Box 80 \ 1  scan0136
Abandoning leather packing for springs and testing cross steering levers for spring bolts.6th Jul 1914Box 80 \ 1  scan0137
Testing of a cross steering lever on a bumping rig.9th Jul 1914Box 80 \ 1  scan0138
Stress analysis of old and new type cross steering levers, noting a 36% reduction in the new design.14th Jul 1914Box 80 \ 1  scan0139
Failure of a cross steering lever during a bumping test.16th Jul 1914Box 80 \ 1  scan0140
Improvements and testing for a cross steering lever.18th Jul 1914Box 80 \ 1  scan0141
Seeking confirmation on the road-worthiness of cross steering levers, referencing a prior comment by Mr. Royce.11th Jul 1914Box 80 \ 1  scan0142
Broken cross steering lever, detailing undersized dimensions and subsequent modifications to the design and dies.18th Jul 1914Box 80 \ 1  scan0143
Dimensions of levers, with a diagram showing the cross-section measurements.18th Jul 1914Box 80 \ 1  scan0144
Later design of Cross Steering Lever breaking during bumping tests.21th Jul 1914Box 80 \ 1  scan0145
Policy for changing steering tubes and cross steering levers.22th Jul 1914Box 80 \ 1  scan0146
Print of a fractured oval section steering lever and a suggestion for reinforcement.4th Nov 1914Box 80 \ 1  scan0147
Lifespan and potential design improvements for front axle parts.7th May 1915Box 80 \ 1  scan0148
Telegram detailing testing procedures and modifications for Zephyr pistons, connecting rods, and a cross steering lever.17th May 1915Box 80 \ 1  scan0149
Modification to a broken steering arm to increase its fracture resistance by 30% in depth.26th May 1915Box 80 \ 1  scan0150
Fracture in cross steering levers and comparing original 'A' type with a strengthened 'D' model.31th May 1915Box 80 \ 1  scan0151
The testing and improvement of cross steering levers.3rd Jun 1915Box 80 \ 1  scan0152
Improvements for the steering ball end on the 40/50 HP chassis.25th Nov 1918Box 80 \ 1  scan0153
Extract discussing an experimental joint and a defect in the bearing pad design for a 40/50 HP chassis.26th Nov 1918Box 80 \ 1  scan0154
Extract regarding modifications and defects in the steering gear for the 40/50 HP chassis.26th Apr 1917Box 80 \ 1  scan0155
Modifications to the steering gear design for the 45/50 HP chassis.29th Nov 1918Box 80 \ 1  scan0156
Modification to the cross steering ball end lever, instructing the Experimental Department to issue parts.2nd Jan 1919Box 80 \ 1  scan0157
Assembly parts list for Chassis 1. E.X.30th Jun 1919Box 80 \ 1  scan0158
Extract listing new parts to be fitted to the chassis and their standardisation status.27th Aug 1919Box 80 \ 1  scan0159
The completion status of several experimental engineering works.10th Oct 1919Box 80 \ 1  scan0160
List of parts to be fitted to a chassis for a 10,000-mile test run.19th Nov 1919Box 80 \ 1  scan0161
List of new parts fitted to a car scheduled for a 10,000-mile run, along with remarks for the modifications.5th Jan 1920Box 80 \ 1  scan0162
The 10,000-mile test of the 2.EX Chassis, detailing battery issues and listing parts for standardization.9th Apr 1920Box 80 \ 1  scan0163
Standardisation proposal for redesigned steering levers and ball ends to improve the design.30th Aug 1923Box 80 \ 1  scan0164
The standardisation of chassis parts, specifically steering levers and ball ends, and their stock value.19th Sep 1923Box 80 \ 1  scan0165
Standardisation sheet for an improved taper type ball end for the 40/50 chassis.24th Sep 1923Box 80 \ 1  scan0166
Extract discussing modifications to the steering gear end joints for the 40/50 HP chassis.26th Nov 1918Box 80 \ 1  scan0167
Extract from a memorandum discussing proposed modifications to the steering gear design for the 45/50 HP Chassis.26th Apr 1917Box 80 \ 1  scan0168
Material modifications for a side steering tube.11th Jun 1919Box 80 \ 1  scan0169
Build sheet detailing the components assembled for Chassis 1. E.X.30th Jun 1919Box 80 \ 1  scan0170
Setup and results of a 40/50 chassis bumping test.8th Aug 1919Box 80 \ 1  scan0171
Log detailing component failures, their run times, and associated remarks.16th Apr 1919Box 80 \ 1  scan0172
Steering difficulty attributed to rear spring flexibility and proposing diagnostic tests.26th Jan 1930Box 80 \ 1  scan0173
Requesting the fitting of fibre washers to steering pivots to add damping friction, with an accompanying diagrammatic sketch.26th Jan 1920Box 80 \ 1  scan0174
Testing the effects of split versus solid springs on steering, roll, and axle bounce.20th Feb 1920Box 80 \ 1  scan0175
Springs in side steering tubes, comparing the setup in a Hispano car to a standard 40/50 model.12th Jul 1923Box 80 \ 1  scan0176
Instruction to manufacture three sets of parts for a side steering tube experiment using Nickel Steel.9th Jun 1919Box 80 \ 1  scan0177
Request to manufacture three sets of side steering tube parts in nickel steel for testing.9th Jun 1919Box 80 \ 1  scan0178
Material modifications for a side steering tube.11th Jun 1919Box 80 \ 1  scan0179
Cancelling instructions for a sliding piece and requesting three sets of outer and inner plugs for a side steering tube.23th Jun 1919Box 80 \ 1  scan0180
Extract listing new parts to be fitted to a chassis as soon as possible.27th Aug 1919Box 80 \ 1  scan0181
From RHC to EFC regarding the completion of experimental work on battery terminals and steering tube contact pieces.7th Oct 1919Box 80 \ 1  scan0182
Approximate lengths of various cables required for a revised earthed wiring scheme.22th May 1919Box 80 \ 1  scan0183
Responding to points raised on Car 6.EX, covering the coil, wiring, luggage grid, and spare wheel carrier.30th Jun 1920Box 80 \ 1  scan0184
Cover letter for blueprints relating to a 'Goshawk' Side Steering Tube.19th Oct 1920Box 80 \ 1  scan0185
Notification of the issue of 2 blueprints for the arrangement of the Side Steering Tube for the 'Goshawk' Chassis.5th Jan 1921Box 80 \ 1  scan0186
Test report on the instability of G.1. steering on larger locks, and an experiment involving reversing the Micheline disc wheels.22th May 1925Box 80 \ 1  scan0187
Proposed side steering tube for 'Goshawk II'.13th Jan 1921Box 80 \ 1  scan0188
'Goshawk II' side steering tube and related modifications to the steering gear box and frame.16th Feb 1921Box 80 \ 1  scan0189
From E. to D.R. detailing alterations for the 'Goshawk II' side steering tube.7th Mar 1921Box 80 \ 1  scan0190
Blueprints for the Goshawk II side steering tube.24th Mar 1921Box 80 \ 1  scan0191
Mr Royce's modifications to the Goshawk II side steering tube and requesting models be made for approval.18th May 1921Box 80 \ 1  scan0192


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