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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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Distributing new standardisation sheets for steering pivot pins and thrust washers.24th Nov 1923Box 49 \ 4  Scan084
Friction in steering systems, specifically regarding the use and testing of plain thrust washers on experimental cars.4th Nov 1920Box 49 \ 4  Scan085
Fitting plain thrust washers to existing cars and a permanent design change for pivot pins.4th Nov 1920Box 49 \ 4  Scan086
Points for attention regarding post-war American car specifications following a visit to America.11th Nov 1920Box 49 \ 4  Scan087
Design scheme and specifications for the 'Kite' Front Axle.24th Dec 1920Box 49 \ 4  Scan088
New friction device for the front steering pivot and the effects of moisture on fibre washers.27th Jan 1922Box 49 \ 4  Scan089
Technical memo discussing the springing, weight, vibrations, and steering for the 'Goshawk' models.12th Jan 1921Box 49 \ 4  Scan090
Points of criticism raised by Mr. Royce regarding the 'Goshawk 11' steering and front spring shackle scheme.26th Jan 1921Box 49 \ 4  Scan091
Design change for the cross steering joint on the Goshawk 11 model.27th Jan 1921Box 49 \ 4  Scan092
Letter to British Timken Limited regarding the use of their bearings in front hubs.10th Feb 1921Box 49 \ 4  Scan093
Proposed wire wheel front axle design for the Goshawk II model.10th Feb 1921Box 49 \ 4  Scan094
Layout of a wire wheel with a vertical pivot and modifications to the hub.10th Dec 1920Box 49 \ 4  Scan095
Design of the 'Goshawk II' front axle, focusing on the choice between vertical pivots and different wheel types.17th Feb 1921Box 49 \ 4  Scan096
Blueprints for Scheme 690, concerning the arrangement of a Front Axle Cross Steering Tube for Michelin disc wheels.23th Mar 1921Box 49 \ 4  Scan097
Modification for easier lubrication of front pivots on the 40/50 chassis.1st Apr 1921Box 49 \ 4  Scan098
Material choice (steel vs Delta) for a cap related to the lubrication of front pivots on a 40/50 HP chassis.11th Apr 1921Box 49 \ 4  Scan099
Blueprints for a pin to prevent wheel holding studs rotating on the Goshawk II front axle.26th Apr 1934Box 49 \ 4  Scan100
Design approval for the Goshawk II front axle.18th Apr 1921Box 49 \ 4  Scan101
Scheme 901 for an experimental method of fastening springs to the front axle for the 40/50 HP model.4th Apr 1921Box 49 \ 4  Scan102
Change to the front axle spring pads for the Goshawk 11.25th Apr 1921Box 49 \ 4  Scan103
Inclination of the steering pivot on the Goshawk II front axle.26th Apr 1921Box 49 \ 4  Scan104
The defective fixing of the front axle to the spring, proposing modifications for the 40/50 HP and Goshawk 11 models.27th Apr 1921Box 49 \ 4  Scan105
Recommendation concerning the Goshawk 11 front axle and the inclination of its steering pivot.28th Apr 1921Box 49 \ 4  Scan106
Request for comments on a memo from Paris regarding front axles.13th Jul 1921Box 49 \ 4  Scan107
From the Paris branch regarding concerns over bent front axles on post-war chassis.6th Jul 1921Box 49 \ 4  Scan108
Extract from a memo discussing the need for evidence of damaged front axles and hypothesizing the cause of failure.14th Jul 1921Box 49 \ 4  Scan109
Instructing not to make a hole in the cross steering tube and to take precautions against spelter formation.1st Aug 1921Box 49 \ 4  Scan110
Use of straight-sided tyres on the Goshawk 11 chassis.15th Aug 1921Box 49 \ 4  Scan111
From Mr. Royce detailing urgent tests for the front axle system regarding front wheel brakes on a 40/50 HP chassis.28th Oct 1921Box 49 \ 4  Scan112
Recommendation to reconsider the design of steering stops as the current ones are heavy and bend easily.15th Nov 1921Box 49 \ 4  Scan113
Inquiring about the performance of Goshawk 11 cross steering tube joints.26th Nov 1921Box 49 \ 4  Scan114
Failure of a front axle during a Goshawk 11 bump test and recommending urgent modifications.26th Nov 1921Box 49 \ 4  Scan115
Instructions to remove 'Rolls-Royce' branding from the Goshawk II experimental chassis front axle and hub caps.9th Dec 1921Box 49 \ 4  Scan116
Requesting information on a fractured Goshawk 11 front axle to understand the cause of failure.13th Dec 1921Box 49 \ 4  Scan117
Broken Goshawk 11 front axle, discussing forging issues and proposing design improvements for strength and reliability.12th Dec 1921Box 49 \ 4  Scan118
Repeated breakage of the Goshawk 11 front axle.15th Dec 1921Box 49 \ 4  Scan119
Letter discussing the failure analysis of a Goshawk 11 front axle.17th Dec 1921Box 49 \ 4  Scan120
Test results for Goshawk pendulum levers, showing torsion, deflection, and permanent set under various weights.17th May 1931Box 49 \ 4  Scan121
Test results for torsion and bending on a 40/50 HP front axle to specification N.SCH.979.20th Dec 1921Box 49 \ 4  Scan122
The production and quality testing of the Goshawk 11 front axle and steering levers.21th Dec 1921Box 49 \ 4  Scan123
The failure of a Goshawk original type front axle due to a low factor of safety.1st Jan 1922Box 49 \ 4  Scan124
Arranging special compression and gear ratio tests for various cars, including the Goshawk model.6th Feb 1922Box 49 \ 4  Scan125
Requesting more information on a specimen steering wheel and confirming Mr. Royce's requirements for the Goshawk steering wheel to be covered in bakelite.8th Feb 1922Box 49 \ 4  Scan126
From 'Da.' detailing Mr. Royce's rejection of a requested modification for the rear spring shackle.7th Feb 1922Box 49 \ 4  Scan127
The difficulty in persuading customers that the necessary vertical play in steering swivels does not cause a rattling noise.17th Feb 1922Box 49 \ 4  Scan128
Cover letter for a memo and standardization sheet regarding a cross steering tube changeover and Hartford shock absorbers, requesting personal discussion with Mr. Royce.15th Mar 1922Box 49 \ 4  Scan129
Failure of cross steering levers on a Goshawk 11 vehicle via telegram correspondence.30th Mar 1922Box 49 \ 4  Scan130
Querying the specifics of bending cross steering levers on the Goshawk 11 model.1st Apr 1922Box 49 \ 4  Scan131
Steering defect on the Goshawk 11 car caused by gyroscopic torque.5th Apr 1922Box 49 \ 4  Scan132
New, strengthened design for the Goshawk 11 top steering lever on the front axle.5th Apr 1922Box 49 \ 4  Scan133
Design and specifications of Goshawk 11 steering levers, comparing specimens and modifications.6th Apr 1922Box 49 \ 4  Scan134
Stress analysis of a cross steering lever to meet Mr. Royce's requirements.7th Apr 1922Box 49 \ 4  Scan135
Containing Mr. Royce's instruction on the cross steering tube changeover procedure.7th Apr 1922Box 49 \ 4  Scan136
Cause and solution for a steering 'joggling' issue on the Goshawk II model.7th Apr 1922Box 49 \ 4  Scan137
Modifications to a Goshawk-11 side steering tube and a planned experimental replacement.8th Apr 1922Box 49 \ 4  Scan138
Cause of steering joggling in the Goshawk 11 model, suggesting it is due to gyroscopic action.10th Apr 1922Box 49 \ 4  Scan139
Instructions to produce cross steering ball joints for the 'Goshawk II' experimental chassis.27th Apr 1922Box 49 \ 4  Scan140
Design alterations for the Goshawk II cross steering tube.28th Apr 1922Box 49 \ 4  Scan141
Diagram specifying the steering lock angles for the Goshawk II.9th May 1932Box 49 \ 4  Scan142
Diagram detailing the steering lock angles for the Goshawk II.9th Sep 1932Box 49 \ 4  Scan143
Confirming experiments on the Goshawk II cross steering tube.10th May 1922Box 49 \ 4  Scan144
Query regarding the forward inclination of pivots on the Goshawk II front axle to update the drawings.18th May 1922Box 49 \ 4  Scan145
Instructions detailing a weight comparison of a South Front Axle assembly with hubs and tyres.20th May 1922Box 49 \ 4  Scan146
Modifications for the Goshawk 11 front axle, detailing spring attachment methods.5th May 1922Box 49 \ 4  Scan147
Statement of case against criticisms of the Goshawk 'B' steering and driver comfort issues in a limousine.25th May 1922Box 49 \ 4  Scan148
Modifications to the 'B' steering Goshawk and seating comfort compared to the 'B' type 40/50.30th May 1922Box 49 \ 4  Scan149
Weight of the 40/50 HP front axle assembly and tyres.30th May 1922Box 49 \ 4  Scan150
Faults with a 7-Goshawk-11 car in France, detailing issues with creaking wheels, oil on brakes, and loose steering bolts.30th Jun 1922Box 49 \ 4  Scan151
Instructing Stores to despatch experimental Goshawk parts to Mr. Royce without charge.30th Jun 1922Box 49 \ 4  Scan152
Internal memorandum discussing driver seating accommodation, control placement and design issues for the Goshawk model.4th Jul 1922Box 49 \ 4  Scan153
Continued memorandum discussing temporary alterations made to a car and corrections that should have been completed at Derby.7th Jul 1922Box 49 \ 4  Scan154
Driver's pedal arrangement and seating accommodation for the Goshawk model.7th Jul 1922Box 49 \ 4  Scan155
Experiment to fit radius rods to the front axle of a 40/50 or Goshawk model to cure road shocks.2nd Jul 1922Box 49 \ 4  Scan156
Potential improvements to the steering of the Goshawk model.1st Jul 1922Box 49 \ 4  Scan157
Required modification to the side steering tube for a 40/50 radius experiment on the front axle.25th Jul 1922Box 49 \ 4  Scan158
Temporary experimental application of radius rods to the Goshawk steering system.27th Jul 1922Box 49 \ 4  Scan159
Alterations to the Goshawk II production front axle blueprint F.50856.28th Jul 1922Box 49 \ 4  Scan160
Requesting a car swap and providing feedback on the Goshawk's engine performance and steering modifications.10th Aug 1922Box 49 \ 4  Scan161
Different steering system combinations to avoid steering wobble.10th Aug 1922Box 49 \ 4  Scan162
Continued list of recommendations concerning steering geometry, friction, and suspension for production Goshawks.2nd Aug 1922Box 49 \ 4  Scan163
Application of a radius rod to the 40/50 model to improve steering performance.2nd Aug 1922Box 49 \ 4  Scan164
Reporting positive results from fitting radius rods to the front axle of a 40/50 chassis.1st Aug 1922Box 49 \ 4  Scan165
Request to check and fit new type cross steering tubes to two experimental cars, chassis 7-CA and 49-GB.1st Aug 1922Box 49 \ 4  Scan166
Letter providing feedback on a sample leather gaiter for the Goshawk 11 cross steering system.30th Aug 1922Box 49 \ 4  Scan167
Letter regarding the return of a sample for required improvements.30th Aug 1922Box 49 \ 4  Scan168
Mr. Royce's opinion on solving steering troubles for the Goshawk 11 front axle.9th Sep 1922Box 49 \ 4  Scan169
Design options for the Goshawk 11 front axle, including pivot length and the type of adjusting screw.16th Nov 1922Box 49 \ 4  Scan170
Technical query about eliminating steering wobble by using radius rods, inflexible steering connections, and specific pivot configurations.20th Dec 1922Box 49 \ 4  Scan171
Alterations to steering mechanisms, rejecting 'Jacob's gear', and proposing solutions for geometry errors.29th Jan 1923Box 49 \ 4  Scan172
The steering performance of the Goshawk 11 fitted with radius rods and recommendations for design standardization.30th Jan 1923Box 49 \ 4  Scan173
Agreement to apply radius rods to the Goshawk front axle to correct a steering geometry error.3rd Feb 1923Box 49 \ 4  Scan174
Special short screw for the Goshawk Cross Steering Tube to accommodate the fitting of wheel discs.28th Feb 1923Box 49 \ 4  Scan175
Completed standardisation sheet for an experiment on an adjusting screw for cross steering rod ball joints.12th Mar 1923Box 49 \ 4  Scan176
Standardisation of an adjusting screw for the cross steering rod ball joints.28th Feb 1923Box 49 \ 4  Scan177
The costs and standardisation of an adjusting screw for a cross steering rod ball joint.3rd Mar 1923Box 49 \ 4  Scan178
Modifications to the Goshawk model's front axle, radius rods, and steering components.14th Mar 1923Box 49 \ 4  Scan179
Scheme N.sch.1387 for Goshawk 11 radius rods, noting modifications from the Stork N.sch.1336 design.20th Mar 1923Box 49 \ 4  Scan180
Modifications to the Goshawk 11 front radius rod and spring system.3rd Mar 1923Box 49 \ 4  Scan181
N.scheme 1394 for the 20 HP model, concerning stiffer springs for the front axle radius rods and side steering tube.27th Mar 1923Box 49 \ 4  Scan182
Modifications to the Goshawk II front axle radius rods and steering geometry.28th Mar 1923Box 49 \ 4  Scan183


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