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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).
List of instructions for adjustments to the front axle, springs, and steering components.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 20\2\  Scan075
Date  13th April 1920
  
Contd. -2- R2/C13.4.20.

front axle so that its vertical movement relative to the frame has no effect on the length of side steering tube to do this latter.

(5) Put slightly more camber in the front spring (say for ¾" to 1" normal).

(6) Temporarily fit links to front end of spring and anchor axle by rear end of spring, placing side tubing in best relative position, i.e. horizontal with springs without camber.

(7) Go the whole hog and fit radius rods the same length as steering tube and fit spring links at both ends of the springs.

(8) Let us do this in a temporary manner, and let me know without delay the results.

[Faint stamp: 1804 MADE AT CREWLEY]

R.{Sir Henry Royce}

PN{Mr Northey}5/DBS.4.20.)
CX{Major Len W. Cox - Advertising Manager}12/WM19/2/20)
CX{Major Len W. Cox - Advertising Manager}9/WM6/2/2/20 ) returned herewith.

[Upside down text at bottom edge: W.R. 235A (100 T/IS P. 846. 6-5-19) (C) 2460]
  
  


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