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).
Improvements to the steering on model EAC.8 using a lighter front axle.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 17\3\ Scan017 | |
| Date | 10th June 1926 | |
| TO HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} FROM R.{Sir Henry Royce} Copy to - BJ. " - WOR.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} " - BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} " - PN.{Mr Northey} " - CWB. X7430 R13/M.10.6.26. EAC.8. STEERING WITH LIGHTER FRONT AXLE - X.7420. X 7450 Regarding the steering on EAC.8. this seemed to be vastly improved, probably due to the out of centre point steering, and the more constant lubrication of the vertical pins. It was settled that should we require any increase in friction it should be done by spring loading all the four balls of the steering joints, rather than increase the complication of the thrust bearing on the steering pivots. It will be noted elswhere that I have recommended the use of the 2000 lb. buffer spring in the longitudinal tube instead of the 3500 lb. spring at present standard. This will have the advantage of reducing the road shocks felt by the driver, and also will reduce the shocks to the steering mechanism. R.{Sir Henry Royce} | ||