Satisfaction of steering joints and column for the Goshawk 11 chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 49\4\ Scan254 | |
| Date | 16th November 1921 | |
| To Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from R. {Sir Henry Royce} c. to CJ. X4264 R5/G16.11.21. X.4264 - RE GOSHAWK(Aero Engine)(Codename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after Kestrel(Aero Engine)) 11. STEERING JOINTS. We have been examining the steering joints for the Goshawk(Aero Engine)(Codename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after Kestrel(Aero Engine)). We should be glad to know whether you consider those fitted to the first chassis are entirely satisfactory as arranged with the single split. Do you also consider that the joints on the longitudinal tube are also satisfactory? You will remember that I pointed out that I thought the ball bearings on the steering column were fitted with twoo small balls. I am very anxious to see the effect of the stiffer dashboard as regards supporting the steering column and whether it can be considered satisfactory without alteration. R. {Sir Henry Royce} R.R. 199 (2501) (SD676 19-7-17) M {Mr Moon / Mr Moore} /P18685 | ||
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