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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).
Modifications to address 'servo jaggers' on 20 HP and 40/50 models.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 105\4\  scan0023
Date  25th August 1925
  
To Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from R.{Sir Henry Royce}
/5370
R1/M25.8.25.
c. to CJ. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} BN.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington}
RE. SERVO JAGGERS. 20 HP. and 40/50. X.8370
X.8370

Apparently the less effective cams reduce the
tendency for servo jaggers, but Hancock in Frances says too
much foot pressure is required. If this is confirmed I
suggest we go back to large cam at 45°.

The other modifications possible are slower speed
servo - try 25% to 50% reduction - this would be much preferred
if it had no other disadvantages.

The only other idea is a dash-pot under the servo
balance lever -

SEE ORIGINAL FOR SKETCH. R.{Sir Henry Royce}
  
  


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