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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).
Steering-related faults and fixes for various models over a six-month period.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 146\2\  scan0296
Date  13th July 1937 guessed
  
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3.1/2 Litre 4.1/4 Litre Total

17. STEERING NOT SUFFICIENTLY POSITIVE OR SELECTIVE AT HIGH SPEED.

June quarter C.C. I I
C.P.
Previous quarter C.C.
C.P.

Six Months I I

B-85-EJ. 32,779 Km.
Fitted 4 F.50660 washers to pack springs at rear end of side steering tube.


18. RATTLES FROM STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS.

June quarter C.C. 2 2
C.P.
Previous quarter C.C. 2 2
C.P.

Six Months 2 2 4

B-27-HM.{Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs} 6,431 Miles
Fitted a new felt washer
B-244-GA. 18,027 Km.
As above.


19. STEERING UNSTABLE AT HIGH SPEEDS.

June quarter C.C. I I
C.P.
Previous quarter C.C. I I 2
C.P.

Six Months 2 I 3

B-137-EJ. 50,219 Km.
Increased the pivot lean from 3.1/2° to 4.1/2°
  
  


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