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).
Chronological report on the investigation into steering wobbles, including competitor analysis and design changes.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 28\4\ Scan053 | |
Date | 12th September 1913 | |
Wor{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}/SM2/L12913. September 12th.1913 Steering Wobbles. X.457 26/5/13 Hy{Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer} issued report on Daimler, Delaunay-Belleville, Napier, and R.R. chassis 2100E. 2/7/13 Hy{Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer} reported on Lanchester. 15/8/13 Hy{Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer} reported on plain thrust bearing in the steering column but suggested same was not satisfactory and bearing should be re-designed. 21/8/13 Mr Royce instructed new design.of bearing. 27/8/13 D.O.L instructed. 9/9/13 Hives reported re lean of pivots effecting steering wobbles. | ||