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).
Blueprint detailing adjustments and poundage requirements for a cross steering tube.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 4\3\ 03-page86 | |
| Date | 13th May 1930 | |
| GAP HERE. .005" TO .015" IF THIS GAP IS TOO GREAT WHEELS MAY TOE IN EXCESSIVELY A) PACKING WASHERS FITTED HERE TO INCREASE POUNDAGE B) STANDARD POUNDAGE REQUIRED TO TWIST THE CROSS STEERING TUBE BY MEANS OF A 10" LEVER CLIPPED TO ITS CENTRE IS 14 (140" LBS) BUT THIS MAY BE INCREASED TO 24 LBS (240" LBS) FOR SPECIAL CONDITIONS OR WHERE THE STEERING IS EXCEPTIONALLY LIGHT. FOR TESTING SEE DEPOT SHEET HM.{Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs}30. BUT THESE LOADS SUPERSEDE THOSE PREVIOUSLY GIVEN. [STAMP] 13 MAY 1930 EXT | ||