B.V. steering column working loose, with a focus on bolt elasticity.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 100\2\ scan0109 | |
| Date | 19th April 1939 | |
| HSO. Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /FJH. {Fred J. Hardy - Chief Dev. Engineer} BY.6/G.19.4.39. B.V. STEERING COLUMN WORKING LOOSE. RE: Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /FJH. {Fred J. Hardy - Chief Dev. Engineer} 5/MH. {M. Huckerby} 13.4.39. I think in addition to the increased diameter the question of elasticity as controlled by the length of bolts be examined. If the surfaces are a little rough, then a short bolt would not be elastic enough to cover wearing down of high spots. It is most important we hold the steering box firmly, as we all agree, but we know that a reasonable bolt or stud extension is an important factor. BY. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} | ||
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).