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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).
Instructions regarding servo operation, 'Halo' friction lining, and test rig procedures.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 73\1\  scan0198
Date  7th September 1924 guessed
  
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to lock the rear wheels as this stops the servo rotating
and if any additional pressure is applied to the servo
there can be no increase in the pull on the springs
balance 'B'.

Release the pedal before the car comes to rest
for the same reason as above.

The friction lining is of 'Halo' - do not allow
this to become unduly hot because then we should expect
a drop in the efficiency of the servo. This applies
to tests carried out on the test rig.

-------------------- Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}
  
  


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