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).
Query regarding the placement of lubricators on Goshawk 11 steering joints.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 49\4\ Scan184 | |
| Date | 27th April 1923 | |
| X4263 Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} BY6-P27.4.23. GOSHAWK 11. STEERING JOINTS. X4263 X4264 X4400 In connection with the schemes we have received from DA {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} , for Goshawk 11 Radius Rods, also modified Side Steering Rod, we notice that the Enots Lubricators are shewn immediately over the ball pin and DA. {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} points out in a memo that he understands this is in accordance with the Experimental Departments wishes. The lubricators have also been shewn immediately over the ball pins in the case of E.A.C. but we have altered these and followed the practice of 40/50 and the present Goshawk joints. We should be glad if you would let us know whether it is now considered that the best position for the Lubricator is immediately over the ball pin, as our impression has been up to the present that the best and most satisfactory position is to fix the Lubricator further along the tube. BY,/C.BY [Signature] | ||