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).
Friction in the steering column for 40/50 HP and 20 HP cars.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 106\3\ scan0154 | |
| Date | 21th February 1927 | |
| To R.{Sir Henry Royce} From Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c. to BJ. Nor. c. to RG.{Mr Rowledge} E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} c. to DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} EY. 45430 FRICTION IN THE STEERING COLUMN. 48430 We have done considerable mileage with both a 40/50 HP. and 20 HP. car fitted with friction divided between the column and the cross steering tube. The steering in each car is arranged as far as possible to be as light as the present average standard car. Apart from the division of the friction, the 20 HP. steering is absolutely standard. The 40/50 HP. has 2 1/2° backwards pivot lean i.e. 1° more than standard. Both cars self-centre satisfactorily. We have encountered no trouble with high or low speed wobbles. The most noticeable result is reduced road reaction and slightly increased selectiveness. The benefit conferred upon the 20 HP. is more marked than that on the 40/50 HP. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||