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).
From D.A. to Hs/Rm discussing potential stiffness issues with spring-loaded ball joints on the steering system.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 67\2\ scan0250 | |
| Date | 2nd November 1926 | |
| X8420 To Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}1/M2.11.26. STEERING. X. 8430 X. 8420 With further reference to the question of spring loaded ball joints on the steering, unless these can be kept well and constantly lubricated they will tend to get stiff, and one would think would be objectionable for low speed shunting. Have you made any tests to confirm whether this is so, or not? It seems a serious objection to the porposal if there is anything in it, and might be compared to the upper pivot bearing of the old front axle, the uncertain lubrication of which caused the steering to become stiff after a long run. DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} | ||