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).
The performance and condition of various vehicle components, including steering, suspension, and the petrol tank.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 83\2\ scan0063 | |
| Date | 31th May 1937 guessed | |
| ( 8 ) bumper bar due to wear of the large plated washers and of the bumper bar itself. Bad rattles resulted and the nut had to be tightened frequently. The arrangement was not satisfactory, but an alternative is available which ran on 3.B.IV. in France at the same time. This was satisfactory. STEERING COLUMN & BOX. LOP. FB.239. N.S.4800. Existing, complete to the above LOP & Schemes incorporating:- FB.2555 Rocking Shaft FB.2556 Ball end Pin FB.2561 Pendulumm Lever. The steering was good with the same degree of heaviness as standard. A special short pendulum lever to give a lower geared steering was supplied and fitted. This made the steering considerably lighter. it had no adverse effect on the directional stability nor on the control on corners. The steering was much pleasanter to handle and was preferred to standard by all the drivers. Handwritten: Harry What about G Standard Sheets? PETROL TANK. LOP. FB.2540 LIGHTENED TANK. Complete to above LOP. incorporating:- Lec.5261 Stoneguard FB.2666. The tank remained free from leaks in spite of two accidents, causing considerable impact and displacement. REAR SHOCK DAMPERS. LOP. FBI339. Initial Load 70 lbs. FRONT SHOCK DAMPERS. LOP. FB.I340. Initial Load 50 lbs. ANCHORAGE FOR FRONT AXLE CONTROL DAMPERS. LOP. FB.2690. The dampers were free from knocks and loss of oil was negligible. The damping was suitable for all conditions encountered and the rear seat ride steady at speed and free from throw up. The new type front axle controls remained free from knocks and rattles. The ride was harsh at low speeds. | ||