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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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Confirming a conversation about using temporary balance weights under tyre bolts to fix steering wobble.24th Jun 1912Box 28 \ 4  Scan019
Article from 'The Autocar' magazine about diagnosing and curing steering wheel flapping.7th Sep 1912Box 28 \ 4  Scan020
Extract from 'The Autocar' magazine discussing the cause and cure for flapping steering wheels.9th Nov 1912Box 28 \ 4  Scan021
Curing steering 'flapping' by adjusting axle inclination, noting that the best solution requires experimentation.4th Dec 1912Box 28 \ 4  Scan022
Letter from F.H. Royce discussing steering wobble, referred to as 'flapping', and proposed improvements.4th Dec 1912Box 28 \ 4  Scan023
Issues with out-of-balance wheels and tyres and the advantages of adopting Dunlop wire wheels.24th Jan 1933Box 28 \ 4  Scan024
Departmental memo discussing the investigation into steering wobble issues.13th May 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan025
Investigation into steering wobbles, proposing tests and potential causes.16th May 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan026
From Mr. Johnson requesting tests to investigate steering wobble in badly balanced cars.20th May 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan027
Report discussing explosions in the silencer and an investigation into steering wobbles, with comparative data from a Daimler.20th May 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan028
Testing wheel oscillation and wobble by fitting bumps to tyres, with notes on a Delaunay-Belleville car.20th May 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan029
Comparative analysis of vehicle wobble, steering, and wheel specifications for Napier and R.R. No.2100E models.28th May 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan030
Customer complaint of steering wobbles and subsequent modifications to car no. 2064.28th May 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan031
Postscript to a report identifying unbalanced wheels as the cause of steering wobble.2nd Jun 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan032
Trial of a plain thrust bearing in the steering column to address steering wobble.2nd Jun 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan033
Experiments and potential solutions for steering wobble issues.4th Jun 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan034
Chasing progress on an instruction from Mr Royce regarding a test for steering wobbles.9th Jun 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan035
Note regarding a delay in receiving thrust bearings for steering wobble issues and preparing to test reversibility.10th Jun 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan036
Extract from a report detailing tests for steering wobble on a Lanchester car and comparing its performance to other marques.24th May 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan037
Steering wobbles and a subsequent flywheel failure during car trials.18th Jul 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan038
Causes and cures for steering wobble, referencing out-of-balance wheels and tyres.15th Aug 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan039
Steering mechanism tests involving stub axles and plain thrust bearings.15th Aug 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan040
Steering wobbles and tests on plain thrust bearings versus ball thrust bearings.15th Aug 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan041
Comparison of steering effort in pounds for various car makes and bearing types.1st Jan 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan042
Extracting Mr. Royce's suggestions for resolving steering wobble issues, including tests and design changes.27th Aug 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan043
Continued report on various vehicle component tests including throttles, cross members, steering, magneto, and pedal covers.2nd Sep 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan044
Typed copy of a letter discussing issues and causes of steering wobble in early automobiles.2nd Sep 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan045
Steering improvements, testing for reversibility, and the adoption of wire wheels for Series 2800.2nd Sep 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan046
Technical note discussing steering tests, plain thrust bearings, and the adoption of wire wheels.2nd Sep 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan047
Comparing the importance of fouling springs versus steering gear troubles for chassis 1619.6th Apr 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan048
Experiments requested by Mr Royce regarding steering wobbles.8th Sep 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan049
Urgent memo regarding experiments on steering wobbles to minimise the number of chassis produced with the defect.9th Sep 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan050
Daily report on frame tests and steering wobble investigations.9th Sep 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan051
Instructions on correcting steering wobbles by adjusting the steering pivot inclination using tapering packing.10th Sep 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan052
Chronological report on the investigation into steering wobbles, including competitor analysis and design changes.12th Sep 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan053
Instruction memo regarding steering wobbles and a request for aluminium packing for the front axle.13th Sep 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan054
Test report on the reversibility of various makes of steering systems to investigate steering wobbles.16th Sep 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan055
Test results for an 'old Daimler' steering system, noting unreliability and recording steering effort measurements.17th Sep 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan056
Causes and potential cures for steering wobbles.17th Sep 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan057
Typed memo discussing steering gear improvements and comparisons with competitor vehicles.17th Sep 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan058
Investigation into steering wobbles, potential causes like tyre pressure and pivot inclination, and proposed solutions.17th Sep 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan059
Technical discussion on steering system design, including worm and nut pitch, pivot intersection, and overhang.18th Sep 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan060
Merits of the company's steering system, specifically regarding back-lash.18th Sep 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan061
Causes of steering wobbles and comparing steering gear designs with competitors.19th Sep 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan062
Acquisition of a Metallurgique car for steering system comparison and testing.19th Sep 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan063
Reply concerning experiments on steering wobbles based on Mr Royce's theory and proposed further tests.19th Sep 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan064
Departmental memo concerning a steering wobble issue on car No. 1645 owned by Col. Bingham.19th Sep 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan065
Departmental memo discussing the ergonomics of altering the steering column position for chassis 2345.19th Sep 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan066
'steering wobbles' on a customer's car and a proposal to test a cure on another vehicle.19th Sep 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan067
The steering position for chassis 2345.20th Sep 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan068
Instruction sheet regarding steering wobble on chassis 1645 in the repair shop.20th Sep 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan069
Instructions for Mr. Haldenby concerning a steering wobble on chassis 1645 and how to correct pivot alignment.20th Sep 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan070
Instructions to the Repair Department about steering wobbles.20th Sep 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan071
Pivot pin rust, steering wobble tests, and frame tests with new components.9th Sep 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan072
Report on steering wobbles for Car No. 1185, instructing action based on Mr. Royce's theories.9th Sep 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan073
Proposed solution for steering wobbles alongside a contradictory test report.23th Sep 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan074
Page two of a typed letter regarding experiments and arranging an interview with Mr Haldenby.10th Dec 1908Box 28 \ 4  Scan075
Proposed remedy for 'Steering Wobbles' and a disagreement from the Experimental shop.24th Sep 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan076
Internal instruction memo regarding an investigation into steering wobbles.12th Sep 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan077
From C. Johnson discussing Mr. Royce's analysis of steering wobbles and their cures.26th Sep 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan078
Mr. Royce's instructions to investigate and resolve steering wobbles.26th Sep 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan079
Tests conducted to understand and cure steering wobbles caused by front axle tilt and wheel imbalance.27th Sep 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan080
Cover note attaching Mr Haldenby's report on steering wobbles.27th Sep 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan081
The urgent preparation of packing pieces to correct steering wobble issues on various car types.29th Sep 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan082
The results of experiments on steering wobbles, identifying two distinct types.29th Sep 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan083
Causes and cures for wheel wobbles at different speeds.29th Sep 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan084
Record of experiments on car no. 2100 to investigate wheel wobble under various conditions.29th Sep 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan085
Typed report page detailing experiments on vehicle wobbles and steering instability.29th Sep 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan086
Departmental memo inquiring if there is sufficient information to issue repair instructions for steering wobbles.1st Oct 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan087
Steering wobbles and planned improvements, differentiating between 'A' and 'B' types.13th Oct 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan088
Instructions and correspondence regarding an experiment on a plain thrust bearing in a steering column.11th Oct 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan089
Letter concerning the urgent dispatch of chassis 2486 for Mr. Unzue, which was exchanged due to a steering column wobble on the previous chassis.18th Oct 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan090
Steering wobbles by comparing the front axle pivot inclinations of different cars.22th Oct 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan091
Experimental Department 'B' weekly report on frame tests and steering wobbles.22th Oct 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan092
Vehicle wobble, chassis testing, and issues with lubrication and carburettor setup.22th Oct 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan093
Questioning the instruction to fit an untested steering column on chassis 2486 due to lack of standardisation.23th Oct 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan094
Internal instruction memo regarding Chassis 2486, concerning the plain steering thrust and slow pitch worm.22th Oct 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan095
Departmental memo concerning the fitting of steering components to a specific chassis, with clarifying handwritten notes.24th Oct 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan096
Modifications to the steering column for chassis 2100E.14th Jan 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan097
Experimental department weekly report on car, brake, frame, and steering tests.2nd Dec 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan098
Steering and suspension component trials, including a shock absorber, steering worm, and pivot test.30th Dec 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan099
Letter regarding work carried out to cure steering wobbles on chassis 1369.30th Dec 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan100
Internal correspondence and a handwritten reply regarding a persistent steering wobble on chassis 1369.31th Dec 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan101
Article from 'THE AUTOCAR' by John V. Pugh discussing experiments on steering wheel wobble caused by unbalanced wheels.3rd Jan 1914Box 28 \ 4  Scan102
Article from 'THE AUTOCAR' magazine discussing the phenomenon of steering wheel wobble and related experiments.3rd Jan 1914Box 28 \ 4  Scan103
Plain thrust bearing for the steering gear, ultimately recommending against its use.12th Jan 1914Box 28 \ 4  Scan104
Correspondence on Chassis No. 1369.13th Jan 1914Box 28 \ 4  Scan105
Instruction memo discussing low-speed steering wobble caused by pivot inclination.14th Jan 1914Box 28 \ 4  Scan106
Instructions to fix a vehicle wobble by addressing excessive side play in the spring shackles and dumb irons.8th Sep 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan107
Instructions detailing tests to diagnose a steering wobble by adjusting steering tube springs.8th Sep 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan108
Instruction sheet detailing an investigation into steering wobble by modifying the side steering tube.8th Sep 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan109
Instructions to rectify a steering wobble by adjusting pivot inclination, wheel balance and adding packing washers.8th Sep 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan110
Internal instruction clarifying a procedure for curing steering wobble by adjusting pivot inclination.8th Sep 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan111
Instruction note discussing steering freedom, self-centering, and the cause of wheel wobbles.8th Sep 1913Box 28 \ 4  Scan112
Report on steering wobbles and the need for further investigation.15th Jan 1914Box 28 \ 4  Scan113
The investigation of a steering wobble issue and the need for a suitable test vehicle.15th Jan 1914Box 28 \ 4  Scan114
Internal memorandum discussing the investigation into a high-speed wobble or flutter issue in a car design.14th Jan 1921Box 28 \ 4  Scan115
Steering wobble, contradicting previous verbal statements and noting a potential fix.16th Jan 1914Box 28 \ 4  Scan116
Modifications to the Side Steering Tube and springs to address steering wobble issues.22th Jan 1914Box 28 \ 4  Scan117
Continued note on eliminating wobble using new heavy round springs under scheme B.22th Jan 1914Box 28 \ 4  Scan118


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