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).
Adding friction to steering pivots to improve steering and prevent low-speed wobbles.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 49\4\ Scan325 | |
| Date | 26th October 1922 | |
| R R 746 (S H) (S H 268, 29-9-20) G 8834 GOSHAWK STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. ADDITIONAL FRICTION TO STEERING PIVOTS. Origin. In order to improve steering. Experimental Test Report. When we have made the best compromise with the steering by fitting the side steering tube to provide extra flexibility, there has been a tendency for low speed steering wobbles to develop. The only means we have of preventing this is to apply additional friction to the steering. It would always be possible with - Road Test Report. - this design of pivot to leave out the extra friction if it was considered necessary. Run 1,000 miles. This is another question of compromise on the steering. Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct. E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hives. Weight of Old Part. Cost of Old Parts £ 11/3 Weight of New Part. Cost of New Parts £ 1/0/0. Difference per Car. Difference per Car. £ 8/9 Increase Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. MdeL 26/x/22 SIGNATURES DATE REMARKS Mr. JOHNSON Mr. B. Johnson. Mr. ROYCE Mr. WORMALD Mr. BARRINGTON Mr. DAY Mr. BAILEY Mr. PLATFORD Mr. NORTHEY Handwritten in remarks column: Cost not filed in on completed Sheets. Sent out. A.F.Pli. X No. 4264 Drawing No. Part List A Scrap and replace at all costs, including Chassis already delivered to customers. B Scrap and replace on Chassis in works. C Scrap present stock and replace on all Chassis not yet handed to test. D Use existing stock Alteration effective on future Chassis. Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on - Series See note FMS 26/10/22 MdeL/26/x/22 Series............£......... Series............£......... Storekeeper advised re above: Storekeeper's Signature. | ||