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 correct fitting position for 3 spoke steering wheels.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 95\1\ scan0274 | |
| Date | 7th February 1936 | |
| X 350 Sft{Mr Swift} and Wx [Struck through] c. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}By.RWC.He/Hdy.{William Hardy} E.9/HP.7.2.36. 3 Spoke Steering Wheels. In connection with the fitting of 3 spoke steering wheels, it should be understood that this should always be carried out with one of the spokes at the topmost point of the rim in the normal position. This is necessary in order to avoid obscuring the desired view of the instrument board and for placing the two lower spokes in the most advantageous position for the purpose of steering control. This is circulated at Sg{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD}'s request so that when these steering wheels come on to production there shall be no doubt about the desired position. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} | ||