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).
Querying the effect of low pressure tyres on steering for the 20 HP model, specifically regarding wobbles and heaviness.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 49\4\ Scan353 | |
| Date | 9th August 1924 | |
| To HS. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from R. {Sir Henry Royce} c. to CJ. BJ. PN. {Mr Northey} EP. {G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} /4264 R1/M8.9.24. 20 HP. STEERING. RE. LOW PRESSURE TYRES. X.4264 X.4565. We should be glad to know if low pressure tyres are better, or worse for steering wobbles. Is the complaint of heavy steering on Goshawks due to initial tightness, which should not exist, or failure of lubrication, or lubrication demanding unreasonable care? I assume we are right in fitting plain washers on both pivots to create friction. Would slightly lower geared steering be an advantage? R. {Sir Henry Royce} | ||