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).
Correcting steering specifications for the Japan III and Peregrine II chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 106\3\ scan0266 | |
| Date | 11th November 1932 | |
| Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} X5450 BY/HEB{H. Biraben}4/M.11.11.32. JAPAN II. CHASSIS. SIDE STEERING TUBE SEC:7070. With reference to BY/HEB{H. Biraben}11/M.9.11.32, will you please cancel this, as we find that the figures we quoted for Japan III. are incorrect as Japan III. at present practically agrees with Peregrine II. as modified. The figures are as follows,- Turns of Steering Wheel 2.375 [handwritten over 2.235] Japan III. " " " " 2.240 Peregrine II. Leverage 12.13/1 Japan III. Leverage 10.6/1 Peregrine II. It would not appear that any change is necessary for Japan II. but if you would kindly consider this and let us know, as we are now working on this, we could bring in line with your requirements. BY/HEB.{H. Biraben} [signature] [Stamp: RECEIVED 14 NOV 1932] | ||