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).
List of twelve questions regarding the particulars of the EAC Steering system.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 67\3\ scan0077 | |
| Date | 16th January 1925 | |
| + S430 Mr. Lidsey from Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/LG16.1.25. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} A.{Mr Adams} C. Will you please give the following particulars in connection with the EAC. Steering. (1) Turning circle - right and left-hand lock. (2) Angle of wheels to give this circle. (3) Clearance between frame or side steering tube. (4) Is it possible to get any more lock? (5) Clearance in steering box when on full lock. (6) What provision is made on this steering to prevent the controls rattling as on the 40/50? (7) What oil should be used in the steering box. (8) Piece Number of Buffer Springs. (9) How much set should we have on them in normal position. What is the load on the ball? (10) Have we satisfactory leather covers for steering? (11) Is the lubrication of the side steering tube satisfactory? (12) When the steering is erected and before it is put on the chassis, what weight on the end of the pendulum lever will turn the wheel? How does this compare with 40/50? Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | ||