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).
From GWH to Mr. Hives regarding steering wobble tests on the 5-EX car.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 28\4\ Scan202 | |
Date | 9th November 1922 | |
X457 Mr. Hives, from GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} 9.11.22. 5-EX CAR - WOBBLE TESTS. (Steering) Top half of engine case with 200 lbs. bolted on top. Wobbles developed up easy and become violent - KIXM speed of wobbles being approx. 316 p.min. GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} | ||