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).
Standardisation proposal for a modified steering design to reduce shocks on the steering wheel.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 172\1\ img087 | |
| Date | 18th May 1926 | |
| RR 755 (10M) (DB{Donald Bastow - Suspensions}130 12-9-24) MS 301225 ORIGINAL COMPLETED 14.6.26 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date: 18.5.26 Drawing No. X No. 5430 Part List Description of Parts: MODIFIED STEERING. Origin: To reduce shocks on steering wheel. [Stamp across center] 20 H.P. CHASSIS Experimental Test Report: The design closely follows the new steering recently standardised for Phantom. It is a definite improvement over the present standard. This new steering necessitates the R.H. turning circle being increased from 41 ft. to 47 ft. Road Test Report: Run 10,000 miles in France on 10-G-111. The bottom flange on column failed - this was made in brazing metal - the part is now being made in steel. Fitted to 9-G-111 - run 1000 miles. Recommended for standardisation. It has been agreed that an extra stay will have to be fitted to support the column. Weight of Old Part. Weight of New Part. Difference per Car. Cost of Old Part: £ 29. 7. 0. Cost of New Part: £ 30. 17. 10d. Difference per Car: £ 1. 10. 10d. increase. [Action Box] A Scrap and replace at all costs, including Chassis already delivered to customers. B Scrap and replace on Chassis in works. C Scrap present stock and replace on all Chassis not yet handed to test. D Use existing stock. Alteration effective on future Chassis. [Cost of Scrapped Parts] Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on:- Series.........£......... Series.........£......... Series.........£......... Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct: My/Rb.{R. Bowen} 9.6.26. SIGNATURES: MR. C.W.B JOHNSON, Date: 7.6.26, Remarks: Agreed, CWB. The desirability of incorporating a stay for the steering column at the same time as the new worm is introduced, is most strongly urged. MR. B. JOHNSON, Date: 14.6.26, Remarks: Agreed. B.J. MR. ROYCE, Date: 21/5/26, Remarks: Agreed. FHR. The increase in the r.h. turning circle is greatly regretted and we should strive to recover this valuable feature. MR. WORMALD, Date: 19.5.26, Remarks: Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} MR. ROWLEDGE, Date: 27.5.26, Remarks: Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge} MR. DAY, Date: 20.5.26, Remarks: Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} MR. BAILEY, Date: 19.5.26, Remarks: Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} MR. PLATFORD, Date: 19.5.26, Remarks: Agree, in view of urgent necessity. It would appear something better is still required. EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} MR. ELLIOTT, Date: 21/5/26, Remarks: Agreed AE MR. NORTHEY MR. HIVES, Date: 18.5.26, Remarks: Agreed. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hives. | ||