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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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Results of bench and road tests on a hydraulic steering damper.27th Jan 1927Box 68 \ 1  scan0090
Technical memorandum on hydraulic damper performance, oil viscosity, and steering system calculations.27th Jan 1927Box 68 \ 1  scan0091
Specifications for shock damper pressure, oil flow, and leak dimension to counteract wobble.28th Jan 1927Box 68 \ 1  scan0092
Blueprint detailing the performance characteristics of a hydraulic steering damper, with graphs for oil viscosity and pressure versus flow.28th Jan 1927Box 68 \ 1  scan0093
Spring load variations in shock absorbers and the use of aluminium washers for adjustment.2nd Feb 1927Box 68 \ 1  scan0094
Advantages and considerations of hydraulic damping for steering systems.1st Feb 1927Box 68 \ 1  scan0095
Proposal to modify the steering shock damper with a bypass system to facilitate shunting.1st Feb 1927Box 68 \ 1  scan0096
Request for blueprints and parts to experimentally fit a hydraulic steering damper to a Phantom chassis.16th Feb 1927Box 68 \ 1  scan0097
Benefits of damping friction on the cross steering tube to avoid rattles.29th Apr 1927Box 68 \ 1  scan0098
Proposal to standardize the Klaxon horn wiring on the 20 HP model to a single earthed wire, similar to the New Phantom.9th Dec 1925Box 68 \ 1  scan0099
Standardisation of the 40/50 Type Klaxon switch and wire for the 20 HP chassis.22th Jun 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0100
Faulty Klaxon switch on chassis 9-EX, which caused the horn to blow continuously.23th Aug 1927Box 68 \ 1  scan0101
Issue with the side steering tube interfering with the lock on car 46-PK and proposing a solution.4th Jul 1924Box 68 \ 1  scan0102
Special Side Steering Tube made to fit an EAC engine into an E.A.C.III chassis frame.18th Jul 1924Box 68 \ 1  scan0103
Graph showing the mechanical efficiency of an E.A.C.V. steering box with increasing loads in the side steering tube.21th Jul 1925Box 68 \ 1  scan0104
Modifications and experimental testing of a combined side and cross steering lever.13th Aug 1925Box 68 \ 1  scan0105
High-speed steering wobbles and the results of tests using a damped pendulum lever.17th Aug 1925Box 68 \ 1  scan0106
The phenomenon of high-speed steering wobbles.12th Jun 1925Box 68 \ 1  scan0107
High-speed wobbles, detailing tests on tyre pressures, wheel gather, and steering tube springs.17th Aug 1925Box 68 \ 1  scan0108
Tests conducted to understand and mitigate high-speed wobbles in vehicles.12th Jun 1925Box 68 \ 1  scan0109
Fitting Dunlop wheels and modifying the steering lever on a 'Phantom' test car.28th Sep 1925Box 68 \ 1  scan0110
High-speed steering wobbles and tyre testing.1st Oct 1925Box 68 \ 1  scan0111
Tests on hub wobble, comparing different tyres and suspension configurations.6th Oct 1925Box 68 \ 1  scan0112
Diagram illustrating tyre contact patch tests under various suspension and tube configurations.9th Oct 1925Box 68 \ 1  scan0113
Tests conducted to resolve high-speed steering wobbles.9th Oct 1925Box 68 \ 1  scan0114
The endurance testing of a hydraulic device and the geometry of a side steering tube to eliminate wobble.12th Jun 1925Box 68 \ 1  scan0115
Over-stressing and deflection of springs in the side steering tube for the Phantom model.17th Oct 1925Box 68 \ 1  scan0116
Required modifications to a plunger spring for the New Phantom side lever mechanism.17th Nov 1925Box 68 \ 1  scan0117
Reducing the rating of the side steering tube spring to mitigate road shocks.2nd Feb 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0118
The urgent delivery of side steering tube springs.19th Feb 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0119
Producing and fitting side steering tube springs with a reduced rating for an experimental 40/50 HP chassis.28th Feb 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0120
Modifications to the Phantom steering to reduce road shocks and joggles.27th Apr 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0121
The testing and feedback on weaker side steering tube springs for the Phantom model.30th Apr 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0122
Report on Phantom steering complaints in Paris and arranging tests to resolve them.1st May 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0123
Steering trouble, including kick back and high-speed wobble, on the Paris Phantom Trials Car.1st May 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0124
Dismantling and resetting of standard friction components, with work held in abeyance pending the fitting of hydraulic dampers.19th May 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0125
Steering tests in Paris evaluating the effectiveness of weaker springs and hydraulic dampers to reduce steering shock and high-speed wobble.19th May 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0126
Steering tube springs and low-speed wobbles on the Phantom and Silver Ghost chassis.17th May 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0127
Testing and proposed solutions for steering complaints on the Phantom model in France.17th May 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0128
Request to send three sets of less strong side steering tube springs to Commdr. Briggs for fitting to an original Phantom type chassis.19th May 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0129
Urgent internal memo regarding the despatch of 12 Side Steering Tube Springs to Conduit Street for Commander Briggs.20th May 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0130
Despatch of three sets of side steering tube springs for standardisation.20th May 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0131
Steering issues, particularly a 'tendency to wander', and proposing tests on competitor cars and component alterations.21th May 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0132
The test of developing stiff steering and testing weaker buffer springs for the 40/50 HP chassis.28th May 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0133
Proposal for obtaining additional friction in existing Phantom front axles.28th May 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0134
Outlining tests and proposed improvements for the Phantom model's tyres and steering system.29th May 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0135
Steering trial for chassis No. 21-TC, comparing different side steering tube spring strengths.9th Jun 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0136
Standardisation of weaker springs in the side steering tube to reduce road shocks.4th Jun 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0137
Scheme for handling steering complaints by fitting weaker springs, with a recommendation for review in 3 months.28th Jun 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0138
The performance of weaker side steering tube springs to reduce steering shocks.5th Jul 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0139
Modifications and testing for Phantom steering springs.1st Jul 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0140
Customer satisfaction regarding the expense of fitting alterations.1st Jul 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0141
Phantom steering, discussing disagreements on equipping experimental cars, spring design, and driver feedback.7th Jul 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0142
Steering spring standardization and testing results from France.2nd Jul 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0143
Experiments with side steering tube springs, discussing potential modifications and critiquing tests made by the Sales department.7th Jul 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0144
The tests and specifications for Phantom side steering tube springs.7th Jul 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0145
Page of typed fitting instructions for a spring assembly, with an accompanying blueprint diagram showing part numbers and notes.7th Jul 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0146
Spring ratings, manufacturing tolerances, and the effects on vehicle steering and shocks.7th Jul 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0147
Report discussing spring strength variations, steering shock tests, and the arrangement of side steering tubes.10th Jul 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0148
Effects of weaker side steering tube springs on vehicle steering and handling.10th Jul 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0149
Distinguishing between different types of Phantom steering worms.10th Jul 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0150
Steering system updates, comparing different leads and spring ratings.1st Jul 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0151
Typed letter expressing skepticism about an inventor's steering scheme but remaining open to reviewing it.28th Jun 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0152
Testing different car configurations to resolve Phantom steering complaints.16th Jul 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0153
Standardization and testing of different steering springs for the Phantom model.17th Jul 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0154
Alterations to the New Phantom's steering and springs.19th Jul 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0155
Confirming a telephone message requesting a car with specific steering and springs for a sales trial.19th Jul 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0156
Testing 2000 lbs. springs in the Phantom's side steering tube.22th Jul 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0157
Improvements to the Phantom side steering tube springs to reduce road shock felt on the steering column.7th Aug 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0158
Component parts and drawings for a side steering tube experiment on a 40/50 HP chassis.12th Aug 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0159
Complaints and resolutions regarding Phantom model steering and springs.12th Aug 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0160
Methods for handling customer complaints regarding Phantom steering and springs.13th Aug 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0161
Phantom Steering and Springs, referencing other correspondence.13th Aug 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0162
Broken side steering tube spring found on Chassis 99 SC and its replacement.18th Aug 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0163
Query regarding whether a broken spring found in the side steering tube on chassis 99-SC was of a weaker type.20th Aug 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0164
Internal memorandum discussing an epidemic of 'Phantom' steering joggle complaints and proposed modifications.20th Aug 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0165
Confirming approval to change side steering tube springs on original Phantom models to resolve customer complaints.23th Aug 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0166
Fitment of 1500 lb. springs to the side steering tube and suggesting a redesign to accommodate more coils.23th Aug 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0167
Modifications and assembly instructions for a side steering tube.1st Aug 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0168
The disapproval of a Phantom Steering scheme and the upcoming design of a spring.26th Aug 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0169
Revised side steering tube springs.1st Sep 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0170
Proposal to use weaker springs in the side steering tube to reduce road shocks on the Phantom model.14th Aug 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0171
Unsatisfactory results with a modified steering system on chassis 18-MC after changing springs.25th Sep 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0172
Customer complaints and potential solutions for failing side steering tube springs.27th Sep 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0173
High speed wobbles and broken springs on cars fitted with new Phantom steering.1st Oct 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0174
Redesign of Phantom side steering tube springs to reduce stress.1st Oct 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0175
Breakage of 1500 lb. springs on the New Phantom steering and the development of a new design.1st Oct 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0176
New and replacement parts for the Side Steering Tube on the 40/50 HP chassis.6th Oct 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0177
Requesting an order of springs for the side steering tube to be fitted on experimental 40/50 HP chassis.8th Oct 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0178
Issues with 0.940' steering, including breaking springs and high-speed wobbles.11th Oct 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0179
Parts list and instruction memo for special parts suitable for changeovers on the 40/50 HP chassis side steering tube.12th Oct 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0180
Issue of blueprints for Side Steering Tube F.75859 for the 40/50 HP Chassis, Scheme 2258.14th Oct 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0181
Steering performance with different spring, axle, and tyre combinations.11th Nov 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0182
Proposed spring joint for the Phantom side steering tube.13th Nov 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0183
Instructions for fitting lower-rated springs with increased deflection to the side steering tubes on a Phantom Chassis.16th Nov 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0184
Continued document page listing standard parts that are replaced and their required quantities per chassis.16th Nov 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0185
The unsatisfactory steering on Mr. Royce's Car 7-EX, requesting details of its current configuration.20th Nov 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0186
Urgent request for two springs with a 600 lbs rating for a side steering tube end.17th Dec 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0187
Cancelling and replacing instructions for 'K' Series and 'J' Series side steering tubes.21th Dec 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0188
Standardisation of chassis parts relating to 1500 lbs+ springs, heavy front axle, and .720 worm.29th Nov 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0189


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