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).
Front axle wear and the use of a plain thrust washer to manage steering friction.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 20\2\ Scan104 | |
| Date | 9th September 1920 | |
| contd. -7- HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}3/LG9.9.20. front axle. The wear will take place chiefly when the wheels are approximately straight. One would imagine that eventually the wear would be such that it might be difficult to steer the car full lock. We certainly think the most practical method, cheapest method and convenient method of applying friction is to have a plain thrust washer in one pivot. Mr. Olley mentioned that they have tried this and considers that the friction is too great. We agree that on some cars where there is already a certain amount of friction, it may feel too much at first, but after the car has been used for a time, we think that the friction is reasonable. We consider that if one has less friction than that obtained by a plain thrust washer, it will not be worth having. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | ||