Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| scan0001 | Letter from the American office about a proposed hydraulic clutch design from an inventor in Chicago. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE OF AMERICA, INC. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. Handwritten: Hs OY5.R.12.19.27 Do you feel interested please? X44944 X92200 Hy. Jany. 28 Stamped: RECEIVED JAN 2 1928 Typed: December 19th, 1927. Mr.… | ||
| scan0002 | Letter from the American office describing the features of a new single-plate clutch developed by the Russel Mfg. Company. | ||
| View original record | X2200 XH94 ROLLS-ROYCE OF AMERICA, INC. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. RECEIVED JAN 7 1928 OY5.R.12.29.27 December 29th, 1927. Mr. E.W. Hives, Rolls Royce Ltd., Derby, England. (Copy for attention Mr. R.W.H.… | ||
| scan0003 | Clutch design, focusing on asbestos fabric rings, operating levers, and the development of high-friction fabrics. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - The asbestos fabric ring is woven with four pockets fitting the ends of the four spokes. The fabric is impregnated, moulded, and die-pressed in position on the four spokes which are not attached… | ||
| scan0004 | Design drawing for a Russel single-plate clutch mechanism and components. | ||
| View original record | DRAWING NO. S.K. 173. SEE ALSO THE FOLLOWING OPERATION DRAWINGS ENGAGEMENT POINT CONVENTIONAL RUSSEL CLUTCH PEDAL MOVEMENT (INS.) SEPARATION OF PLATES (THOUSANDTHS) CAM FACE MECHANISM FOR GRADUAL… | ||
| scan0005 | Letter discussing a new Russel single-plate clutch, with attached photographs, and its potential application. | ||
| View original record | X2200 ROLLS-ROYCE OF AMERICA, INC. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. OYll.R.2.28.28 February 28th, 1928. Mr. E.W. Hives, Rolls Royce Ltd., Derby, England. (Copy for attention Mr. R.W.H. Bailey) Dear Mr. Hives: RE… | ||
| scan0006 | Photograph of a disassembled star-shaped clutch assembly, showing the main plates and associated components. | ||
| View original record | PHOTO. DEPT. ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. DERBY. 106 | ||
| scan0007 | Photograph of a circular mechanical component with various levers and fittings, and its disassembled parts. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. PHOTO. DEPT. DERBY. 105 | ||
| scan0008 | Inquiry about the progress of experiments with Maybach type clutches and helical 3rd speed. | ||
| View original record | HS. FROM DA. X2200 DA3/M14.11.30. X.2061.X.2200. X.3531. We should be very interested to hear how the experiments with the Maybach type of clutches in conjunction with the helical 3rd. speed are… | ||
| scan0009 | From 'Sg.' to 'Hs.' discussing the trial of a car fitted with a Humfrey-Sandberg Free-Wheel Clutch. | ||
| View original record | Y2200 To Hs. from Sg. re Humfrey-Sandberg Free-Wheel Clutch. Sg1/E23.1.31 I had a letter the other day from the Master of Sempill relative to the above and explaining the present position of this… | ||
| scan0010 | Recommending against testing the Humfrey Sandberg freewheel clutch. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Sg. from E. & DA. re HUMFREY SANDBERG FREEWHEEL CLUTCH. sg El/M22.1.31 Copy to DA. In reply to your memo. SG15/E16.1.31, we know that R. dislikes this device, more so perhaps than the parallel… | ||
| scan0011 | Meeting with Mr. Humfrey regarding a free-wheel clutch attachment for a gearbox. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. From Hs. c. to Wor. c. to E. c. to Da. c. to By. Re. Humfrey-Sandberg Free-Wheel Clutch. Replying to Sg1/S23.1.31. Mr. Humfrey called here today with a Morris car which had a special free-wheel… | ||
| scan0012 | Follow-up letter from Associated Transmissions Limited regarding an Easy Gear Change system test. | ||
| View original record | Telephone: SLOANE 6217, 6218, 6219. Home Telegraphic Address: "SANDBERG, SOWEST, LONDON" Telegrams from abroad: "SANDBERG, LONDON" X2200. ASSOCIATED TRANSMISSIONS LIMITED. (PROPRIETORS OF… | ||
| scan0013 | Letter to E. Platford Esq. discussing clutch design, an experimental gearbox, and a replacement Studebaker unit. | ||
| View original record | E. Platford Esq. -2- have been urged, however, from several quarters, to try a system such as you saw yesterday, in which fixed wheel comes in immediately after the change, and such a system obviously… | ||
| scan0014 | Letter from Associated Transmissions Ltd. regarding the fitting of their clutches into a constant mesh third gearbox and requesting a general arrangement of the whole gearbox. | ||
| View original record | Telephone: SLOANE 6217. 6218. 6219. Home Telegraphic Address: "SANDBERG SOWEST, LONDON" Telegrams from abroad: "SANDBERG, LONDON" H 82200 ASSOCIATED TRANSMISSIONS LIMITED. (PROPRIETORS OF… | ||
| scan0015 | Letter from Associated Transmissions Limited to E. Hives regarding a new infinitely variable inertia gear. | ||
| View original record | Telephone: SLOANE 6217, 6218, 6219. Home Telegraphic Address: "SANDBERG, SOWEST, LONDON" Telegrams from abroad: "SANDBERG, LONDON" ASSOCIATED TRANSMISSIONS LIMITED. (PROPRIETORS OF HUMFREY-SANDBERG &… | ||
| scan0016 | Description of the Humfrey-Sandberg easy gear change unit. | ||
| View original record | X2208. Associated Transmissions Ltd. 40, Grosvenor Gardens, London, S.W.1 DESCRIPTION of THE HUMFREY-SANDBERG EASY GEAR CHANGE UNIT. This arrangement of Humfrey-Sandberg Clutches (to be placed in a… | ||
| scan0017 | Page 2 of a document describing the operation of a reverse clutch and free-wheel mechanism, referencing drawing H.S.588.L. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - and on releasing the clutch pedal the reverse clutch first takes up andspeeds the gearbox to car speed, and the main clutch subsequently speeds up the engine. When driving as a free-wheel car it… | ||
| scan0018 | Description of the operation of the main and reverse clutch mechanism. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - the coned operating sleeve I. consists of an external lever P. connected by a rod to the main clutch pedal. The lever P. is mounted on a spindle Q. formed in one with the arm R. Floating on the… | ||
| scan0019 | Description of the operational sequence of a clutch pedal, main clutch, reverse clutch, and band brake. | ||
| View original record | - 4 - sleeve and the forked end of the lever S. makes contact with the enlarged head of the band brake operating spindle V. The final portion of the clutch pedal movement causes the lever S. to raise… | ||
| scan0020 | Description of the mechanism and sequence of operations to obtain a free wheel drive. | ||
| View original record | - 5 - In order to obtain a free wheel drive it is necessary to hold the reverse clutch permanently out of operation which is brought about in the following manner :- A Bowden or other suitable control… | ||
| scan0021 | Page detailing the operation of the clutch pedal, free wheel operation, and band brake adjustment. | ||
| View original record | - 6 - releasing the clutch pedal is now :- 1. Disengage main clutch. 2. Apply band brake. 3. Release band brake. 4. Engage main clutch. the reverse clutch being permanently held out which is what is… | ||
| scan0022 | Page 7 of a document describing the brake operation relative to an operating sleeve, with a handwritten note about a clutch drawing. | ||
| View original record | - 7 - be such that the brake is fully on slightly after the balls J. enter the parallel portion of the operating sleeve I. but before it has reached its maximum travel to the left. -------------------… | ||
| scan0023 | Letter to Associated Transmissions Ltd. enclosing a general arrangement drawing of a gear-box. | ||
| View original record | X>200 Expl. Dept. Hs/Rm.10/KT. February 6th. 1931. Associated Transmissions Ltd., 40, Grosvenor Gardens, London, S.W.1. Dear Sirs, Thank you very much for your letter of the 30 th, ult. We are sending… | ||
| scan0024 | Letter from Associated Transmissions Limited regarding a scheme for embodying Humfrey-Sandberg clutches in a constant mesh third gearbox. | ||
| View original record | Telephone: SLOANE 6217, 6218, 6219. Home Telegraphic Address: 'SANDBERG, SOWEST, LONDON' Telegrams from abroad: 'SANDBERG, LONDON' X2200. ASSOCIATED TRANSMISSIONS LIMITED. (PROPRIETORS OF… | ||
| scan0025 | Letter from Associated Transmissions Ltd. regarding a scheme for a unit of controls and clutches. | ||
| View original record | Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd. -2- quite certain that the scheme evolved will assembly in the box without difficulty, but you will probably look into this point yourselves. If you would like to go ahead… | ||
| scan0026 | Forwarding a scheme from Humfrey-Sandberg for fitting their clutch into a 40/50 gearbox. | ||
| View original record | Y2200 To Da. From Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm. 2/KT.9.2.31. We are sending you herewith a scheme produced by Humfrey-Sandberg for getting their clutch into a 40/50 gearbox, and also a description of the scheme. Will… | ||
| scan0027 | Correspondence with Associated Transmissions Ltd. regarding a free-wheel design for a gearbox. | ||
| View original record | X300 Expl. Dept. 9th. February 1931. Hs/Rm.3/KT. Associated Transmissions Ltd., 40, Grosvenor Gardens, London. S.W.1. Dear Sir, With reference to your letter of the 6th inst. for which we thank you,… | ||
| scan0028 | Letter to Associated Transmissions Ltd. requesting copies of a scheme for clutches for a constant mesh helical 3rd speed gear. | ||
| View original record | x2200 Expl. Dept. MS/Rm.4/KT. 13th February 1931. Associated Transmissions Ltd., 40, Grosvenor Gardens, London, S.W.1. Dear Sirs, Will you please send us two copies of the scheme which you recently… | ||
| scan0029 | Telex message requesting a print of a scheme for a box be sent to Hives in Derby. | ||
| View original record | X2200. Heyg. 13.2.31. SANDBERG. SOWEST. LONDON. PLEASE SEND PRINT OF YOUR SCHEME FOR OUR BOX TO DERBY. HIVES. | ||
| scan0030 | Letter from Associated Transmissions Ltd. confirming receipt of a telegram and enclosing two blueprints and descriptions for a scheme. | ||
| View original record | Telephone: SLOANE 6217, 6218, 6219. Home Telegraphic Address: "SANDBERG, SOWEST, LONDON" Telegrams from abroad: "SANDBERG, LONDON" XL-200. ASSOCIATED TRANSMISSIONS LIMITED. (PROPRIETORS OF… | ||
| scan0031 | Letter from Associated Transmissions Limited to Mr. Hives regarding a gear matter and arranging a visit. | ||
| View original record | Telephone: SLOANE 6217, 6218, 6219 Home Telegraphic Address: "SANDBERG, SOWEST, LONDON" Telegrams from abroad: "SANDBERG, LONDON" ASSOCIATED TRANSMISSIONS LIMITED. (PROPRIETORS OF HUMFREY-SANDBERG &… | ||
| scan0032 | Letter from Associated Transmissions Limited acknowledging a request and confirming prints were sent. | ||
| View original record | K22001 Telephone: SLOANE 6217, 6218, 6219. Home Telegraphic Address: "SANDBERG-SOWEST, LONDON" Telegrams from abroad: "SANDBERG, LONDON" ASSOCIATED TRANSMISSIONS LIMITED. (PROPRIETORS OF… | ||
| scan0033 | Letter to Col. The Master of Sempill politely declining to consider new schemes from Associated Transmissions, Ltd. at the present time. | ||
| View original record | X2200. Expl. Dept. Hs.2/MJ. Col. The Master of Sempill, A.F.C., A.F.R.Ae.S., Associated Transmissions, Ltd., 40 Grosvenor Gardens, LONDON. S.W.1. My dear Sempill, I regret not having replied to your… | ||
| scan0034 | Description of Humfrey-Sandberg clutches fitted to a gearbox. | ||
| View original record | X7200. Associated Transmissions Ltd. 40, Grosvenor Gardens, London, S.W.1 DESCRIPTION OF HUMFREY-SANDBERG CLUTCHES FITTED TO ROLLS-ROYCE GEARBOX. ------------------ The object of this application is… | ||
| scan0035 | Technical memorandum detailing modifications to a gearbox, including clutches, shafts, and gear arrangements. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - splined to the secondary shaft. When engaging direct drive, the operations are similar, but operating on the opposite clutches with the result that the third speed clutch is held dis-engaged,… | ||
| scan0036 | Scheme for a Humfrey-Sandberg clutch for top and third easy engagement. | ||
| View original record | DESCRIPTION SCHEME FOR HUMFREY-SANDBERG CLUTCH FOR TOP & THIRD EASY ENGAGEMENT, TO ROLLS-ROYCE GEARBOX. TO BE ASSEMBLED WITH GAP AT TOP. TO ALLOW OIL TO CENTRE FOR LUBRICATING PLAIN THRUST BEARING &… | ||
| scan0037 | Trip to evaluate a Maybach car and its clutch technology. | ||
| View original record | X2200 To Sg. From Hs. c. to WOr. c. to E. c. to Da. c. to By. Hs.2/MJ.18.2.31. Re. Maybach Car. X.3531. X.2200. We recommend that Rn. goes to the Berlin show to try the Maybach car. It would be… | ||
| scan0038 | Observations on the difficulties and possible remedies for a Maybach-style dog clutch transmission system. | ||
| View original record | SECRET TO HS. FROM DA/HDY. DA/HDY.1/20.2.31. X2200 COPY TO SG. WOR. E. BY. RE MAYBACH DOGS. X.3531. X.2200. With regard to Hs.2/MJ.18.2.31. and Hs/Rm's proposed trial of a Maybach Car we give below… | ||
| scan0039 | Transmission issues including clutch engagement, gear changes, and control levers. | ||
| View original record | (2) Flexibility in the transmission may be the solution. Salerni insisted on a partial engagement of the clutch for this reason. (4) The "klonk" due to the dogs shooting home can be easily prevented,… | ||
| scan0040 | Visit to the Berlin Motor Show to trial Maybach cars and the issues with fitting Maybach clutches to a 14-EX car. | ||
| View original record | To R. From Hs. c. to Sg. Wor. c. to E. Da. c. to Hy. Hs.3/MJ.23.2.31. X.4531. X.2200. MAYBACH CAR. Rm. has gone to Berlin. The Motor Show is at present being held there and he will try the different… | ||
| scan0041 | Modifications to Maybach dogs on the epicyclic 3rd speed gearbox to prevent a clicking sound. | ||
| View original record | BY. HS. } FROM DA. X2200 DA4/M23.2.31. C. to SG. WOR. HY. MAYBACH DOGS. X.2200. X.7310. Herewith we send N. sch. 3230. shewing the modifications to the dogs on the epicyclic 3rd. speed box which we… | ||
| scan0042 | Requesting the production and fitting of modified Maybach gear dogs and adjustments to the selector mechanism for vehicle 14-EX. | ||
| View original record | Copy. X2200 To RHC. From Hs/Lid. Hs/Lid.2/KT.26.2.31. X2200. MAYBACH GEAR DOGS. 14-EX. Will you please produce and fit to 14-EX. a set of Maybach Gear Dogs having a face angle of 5° instead of the… | ||
| scan0043 | The initial tests and issues with Maybach dogs on the 14-EX gearbox. | ||
| View original record | To R. To Da/Hdy. From Hs/Lid. c. to Sg. Wor. c. to E. BY. Hs/Lid.3/KT.26.2.31. MAYBACH DOGS (ON 14-EX). The first tests on the Maybach dogs on 14-EX were not very successful owing to - (1) The springs… | ||
| scan0044 | Analysis of transmission jerks and crashes during gear changes, particularly in 3rd and top gear. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - transmission jerks (and accompanying crash) invariably occur when this is attempted when the 1st. motion shaft is turning at any speed but the merest crawl, this appears to be unavoidable if the… | ||
| scan0045 | Troubleshooting and modifying a gear change mechanism to fix clicking and engagement issues. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - Hs/Lid.3/KT.26.2.31.Cont. From the first tests on this car it is evident that we have a long way to go to achieve a reliable fool proof change. The two chief troubles are clicking, and engaging… | ||
| scan0046 | Discussion with Dr. Maybach regarding the design and performance of a dog clutch mechanism. | ||
| View original record | To R. From Hs/Rm. c. to Da/Hdy. Sg. c. to Mor. E. By. X2200. Hs/Rm.9/KT.2.3.31. V3531 X2200 MAYBACH DOGS. With reference to your Da/Hdy.1/20.2.31. We discussed with Dr. Maybach in Berlin the points… | ||
| scan0047 | Maybach gearbox changes, including a diagram of a four-speed silent gearbox. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Rm.9/KT.2.3.31.cont. (6) It is always necessary to release the accelerator pedal on the Maybach cars we have tried, before the dogs can dis-engage and a change down be made. They therefore… | ||
| scan0048 | Cross-section diagram and gear ratio table for a Maybach transmission for large vehicles. | ||
| View original record | Engine end 91215 Section Through New Maybach Transmission for Large Motor Cars, Buses and Utility Vehicles Speed Reduction Over gears IV 1:1 Direct III 1:1.5 1-2-4-3 II 1:2 3-4-5-6 I 1:3 1-2-5-6 I a… | ||
| scan0049 | The trial of a Maybach car in Berlin, focusing on the 4-speed silent gearbox. | ||
| View original record | To R. From Hs/Rm. c. to Sg. Wor. c. to Ds. E. Hy. X2200 Hs/Rm.17/KT.2.3.31. X3531. X2200. TRIAL OF MAYBACH CAR. BERLIN. Dr. Maybach. We tried two of the Maybach cars in company with cars apart from… | ||
| scan0050 | Road test report evaluating the gearbox, engine, steering, and brakes of a vehicle. | ||
| View original record | -2- (2) Ease of Change. Changing is quite simple. The box suffered from none of the defects that we have run into with a neutral position. The clicking noise can be practically eliminated with the… | ||
| scan0051 | Summary memo discussing the merits of purchasing a Maybach car or gearbox for evaluation. | ||
| View original record | -3- Hs/Rm.17/KT.2.3.31. Suspension. This has no particular merit. SUMMARY. We should have chosen 26-EX, the trials car at Berlin in preference to the Maybach from the point of view of silence and… | ||
| scan0052 | Gear change issues, comparing Maybach jaws with Salerni baulk rings and other proposed gearbox schemes. | ||
| View original record | HS. ) FROM R. DA/HDY. ) (At Le Canadel.) E. ) X2200 R1/M2.3.31. C. to SG. WOR. BY. CHANGE GEAR. X.2200. MAYBACH JAWS ETC. X.523. X.4510. (1) It does not seem that these will work when we try to change… | ||
| scan0053 | Modifications to Maybach dogs, referencing Chrysler box designs and suggesting trials on the 14-EX model. | ||
| View original record | TO R. FROM DA/HDY. X2200 DA/HDY1/M2.3.31. Copy to - HS. MAYBACH DOGS. X.2200. X.3531. We send a copy of our DA/HDY20.2.31. which is referred to in HS/LID26.2.31. Our letter was written hurriedly as… | ||
| scan0054 | Technical discussion on resolving accidental crashing with hand-controlled Maybach dogs by modifying gear face angles and corner radii. | ||
| View original record | HS/LID. FROM DA/HDY. X220 C. to R. SG. WOR. C. to E. BY. DA/HDY/M3.3.31. HAND CONTROLLED MAYBACH DOGS. We thank you for your HS/LID3/KT26231. giving the difficulties you have experienced with the… | ||
| scan0055 | Technical report on gearbox operation, detailing gear changing procedures and potential improvements. | ||
| View original record | (2) There is no spring in the control of course. To engage the dogs from an engine speed too slow the clutch has to be in and even at full throttle they do not jump provided the lever is pulled with… | ||
| scan0056 | Modifications to the Maybach jaws on an epicyclic 3rd speed gearbox following experience driving the 14-EX. | ||
| View original record | R. FROM DA X2200 DA4/M3. 3. 31. C. to SG. WOR. P. 2. EPICYCLIC 3rd X.7310. C. to HS. BY. HY. SPEED GEARBOX. X.2200. After our experience in driving 14-EX. with the experimental Maybach dogs we think… | ||
| scan0057 | Results of a Maybach car trial and the potential purchase of its gearbox for a Phantom II model. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten Notes] Hs 13200 X3531 X2200 [Stamp] RECEIVED 1931 MAR 4 [Typed Content] To Hs. from Sg. re Trial of Maybach Car. Berlin. Sg4/E4.3.31 Copy to R. Wor. DA. E. BY. The report… | ||
| scan0058 | Design possibilities of a change gear using Maybach jaws and Salerni rings. | ||
| View original record | R. FROM DA/HDY. X-2200 DA/HDY.1/M6.3.31. C. to SG. WOR. C. to HS. BY. E. CHANGE GEAR. MAYBACH JAWS. A.2200. X.523. with reference to R1/M2.3.31. para. 2., we think there are definite possibilities in… | ||
| scan0059 | Internal memorandum discussing the development and testing of an easy-change gearbox, comparing a Maybach system with a Daimler fluid flywheel system. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. From Hs. c. to Wor. c. to E. c. to Da. c. to Da/Hdy. c. to PN. EASY CHANGE GEARS ETC. We have now got 14-EX, car fitted up with the Maybach jaws, and it is working sufficiently well for us to… | ||
| scan0060 | Letter from Ernst Schneider regarding particulars for the Maybach Gear Box DSG 80. | ||
| View original record | X2001 Ernst Schneider 135, Westbourne Terrace Hyde Park, W. 2 London, 9th. March 1931 . Messrs. Rolls - Royce Limited. , Derby . Nightingale Rd. Dear Sirs, Maybach Gear Box DSG 80 With reference to… | ||
| scan0061 | Translated letter from Maybach-Motorenbau regarding a quotation for a DSG 80 gearbox. | ||
| View original record | Maybach-Motorenbau GESELLSCHAFT MIT BESCHRÄNKTER HAFTUNG - FRIEDRICHSHAFEN A.B. KONZERNFIRMA DES LUFTSCHIFFBAU ZEPPELIN FRIEDRICHSHAFEN A.B. FERNSPRECHER: NR. 174, 230, 231, 283 TELEGR.ADR.:… | ||
| scan0062 | Letter from Maybach-Motorenbau regarding a Maybach-Getriebe DSG 80. | ||
| View original record | Maybach-Motorenbau GESELLSCHAFT MIT BESCHRÄNKTER HAFTUNG • FRIEDRICHSHAFEN A.B. KONZERNFIRMA DES LUFTSCHIFFBAU ZEPPELIN FRIEDRICHSHAFEN A.B. FERNSPRECHER: NR. 174, 230, 231, 283 TELEGR.ADR.:… | ||
| scan0063 | Meeting report on the trial of a Maybach clutch system and Daimler car components. | ||
| View original record | To R. From Hs. c. to SS. Wor. c. to E. Da. c. to Hdy. FN. X2200. HE.1/AL.13.3.31. X. 2924. X. 2200. X. 432. MEETING AT ST. ALBANS MARCH 12 TH. 1931. A meeting was arranged at Bignall's Corner near St.… | ||
| scan0064 | Meeting notes discussing tests and development for gearboxes, fumes, and shock absorbers. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs.1/ML.13.1.31.Cont'd A conference was held at the Peahen Hotel after the tests on the cars. All those mentioned in the first part of this note were present. The following items were discussed:-… | ||
| scan0065 | Meeting minutes discussing Phantom II subframes, starter issues, the Young battery, and Japan III costs. | ||
| View original record | -3- Hs.1/MJ.18.1.31.Cont'd. Subframes on Phantom ll. It was agreed that the next three Phantom ll bodies which are ordered for Company's cars shall be made without subframes. Phantom ll Starter. Sg.… | ||
| scan0066 | Potential crashing engagements in the Maybach vacuum control change gear and a proposed interlock solution. | ||
| View original record | HS/RM. FROM DA/HDY. DA/HDY1/M14.3.31. C. to R. SG. E. BY. MAYBACH CHANGE GEAR VACUUM CONTROL. X.2200 X.523. You are no doubt aware that with the vacuum controlled Maybach jaws it is still possible to… | ||
| scan0067 | Letter to Maybach regarding gearbox development, specifically a 'crashing engagement' issue, and the question of royalties. | ||
| View original record | 82200 Expl. Dept. Hs/Rm.1/MJ. March 16th.1931. Dr. Maybach, Maybach-Motorenbau, G.m.b.H., Friedrichshafen A.B. Dear Sir, We are very much indebted to you for your letter containing the prices of your… | ||
| scan0068 | Reproducible crash issue within the Maybach change gear vacuum control system. | ||
| View original record | 72200 To Da/Hdy. From Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.3/MJ.16.3.31. MAYBACH CHANGE GEAR VACUUM CONTROL. With reference to Da/Hdy1/M14.3.31. We agree that by the combination of circumstances that you mention, it would… | ||
| scan0069 | Letter regarding a Maybach gearbox, enclosing another letter and mentioning an upcoming demonstration of a 'Maybach-Zeppelin' car. | ||
| View original record | Ernst Schneider J2200 135, Westbourne Terrace Hyde Park, W. 2. London, 28th. March 1931. K.H. Messrs. Rolls - Royce Ltd., Nightingalle Road, Derby. Dear Sirs, re Maybach gear box. I beg to enclose… | ||
| scan0070 | Letter from Maybach explaining operational issues with their gearbox. | ||
| View original record | Maybach-Motorenbau GESELLSCHAFT MIT BESCHRÄNKTER HAFTUNG • FRIEDRICHSHAFEN A. B. KONZERNFIRMA DES LUFTSCHIFFBAU ZEPPELIN FRIEDRICHSHAFEN A. B. FERNSPRECHER: NR. 174, 230, 231, 283 TELEGR.-ADR.:… | ||
| scan0071 | Letter from Maybach explaining a now-discontinued device designed to prevent engine overspeed in their gearboxes. | ||
| View original record | MAYBACH-MOTORENBAU G. m. b. H. BETRIFFT: MAYBACH GEARBOX. EMPFANGER: ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. DERBY. TAG: 24/3/31. BLATT 2 fact that the car all at a sudden speeds up the idling engine to correspond with the… | ||
| scan0072 | Letter from Maybach-Motorenbau regarding issues with a Maybach gearbox. | ||
| View original record | Maybach-Motorenbau GESELLSCHAFT MIT BESCHRÄNKTER HAFTUNG · FRIEDRICHSHAFEN A.B. KONZERNFIRMA DES LUFTSCHIFFBAU ZEPPELIN FRIEDRICHSHAFEN A.B. FERNSPRECHER: NR. 174, 230, 231, 283 TELEGR.ADR.:… | ||
| scan0073 | Letter from Maybach-Motorenbau discussing technical details of a gearbox, including a jolt issue and a patented device to mitigate it. | ||
| View original record | MAYBACH - MOTORENBAU G. m. b. H. BETRIFFT: Maybach - Getriebe EMPFÄNGER: Rolls - Royce Ltd. Derby / England TAG: 24.3.31. BLATT 2 Rades e, das, weil es mit n - g über J verbunden ist, ebenfalls rasch… | ||
| scan0074 | Diagram of the Maybach overdrive system (Schnellgang). | ||
| View original record | C D Schalthebel Anschlag Stellung 1: Direkter Gang Stellung 2: Schalthebel umgelegt (Schnellgang) ① ② i Eintrittswelle vom Motor e f g h d Schema des Maybach Schnellgangs. (übersetzt)… | ||
| scan0075 | Royalty payment proposals from the Maybach Co. for their 'Easy Change Dog' scheme. | ||
| View original record | R. Sg. Wor. Hs. ------ x2200. RECEIVED 31 MAR 1931 MAYBACH - EASY CHANGE DOG. ----------------------- In view of the possibility of us wanting to use the Maybach scheme on one of our new designs, we… | ||
| scan0076 | Modifications to a gearbox with an epicyclic third speed to reduce noise from the Maybach jaws. | ||
| View original record | To R. From Hs. c. to Ss. Nor. c. to E. Ba. c. to Hy. X2200. Hs.4/KT.2.4.31. X573. X2200. GEARBOX WITH EPICYCLIC THIRD SPEED. The distressing noise we have had from the Maybach jaws on this gearbox we… | ||
| scan0077 | Letter to Ernest Schneider regarding an offer to test a 'Maybach-Zeppelin' and its gear. | ||
| View original record | 12200 Expl. Dept. Hs/Rm.2/KT. 11th April 1931. Ernest Schneider Esq., 135, Westbourne Terrace, Hyde Park, London, W.2. Dear Sir, With reference to your note of the 28th ult. We are very anxious to… | ||
| scan0078 | Letter from Ernst Schneider regarding the successful testing of the Maybach Gearbox. | ||
| View original record | Ernst Schneider Phone: Victoria 9458 X22001 18, Victoria Street, S.W. 1 London, 13th. April 1931. [STAMP: RECEIVED 14 APR 1931] Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited, Nightingale Road Derbey. Dear Sirs, Your… | ||
| scan0079 | Internal note discussing the license terms proposed by Maybach for their Easy Change System. | ||
| View original record | R. [Strikethrough] Sg. [Strikethrough] Worr [Strikethrough] c. Hs. X2200. [Handwritten] BY10/G.17.4.31. [Stamp: RECEIVED APR 17 1931] LICENSE FOR MAYBACH EASY CHANGE SYSTEM.… | ||
| scan0080 | Translated letter from Maybach-Motorenbau regarding licensing terms for an overspeed transmission. | ||
| View original record | COPY OF LETTER RECEIVED FROM :- MAYBACH - MOTORENBAU, FRIEDRICHSHAFEN. A.B. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. TRANSLATION. BY6/G. 30/3/31. Btr/J.1. 14th. April 1931. License on Overspeed Transmission.… | ||
| scan0081 | Modifications and operational issues with an epicyclic 3rd speed gearbox and Maybach clutch. | ||
| View original record | To R. From Hs. c. to Sg. Wor. c. to E. Da. c. to Ey. X2-00 Hs.2/MJ.17.4.31. X523 X2-00 GEARBOX WITH EPICYCLIC 3RD. SPEED. We have had this box running again having altered the angle of the jaws on the… | ||
| scan0082 | Return of drawings and quotations from the Maybach Co. | ||
| View original record | HS/RM. FROM DA. X2200. DA1/M20.4.31. Herewith we return the drawings and quotations from the Maybach Co. We regret delay in sending them and hope it is not too late for you to reply. DA. | ||
| scan0083 | Proposal from the UK agent for Maybach to fit their transmission to a new smaller car model. | ||
| View original record | PHONE: VICTORIA 9458. PRIVATE: PADD 8720. γ 2200. INLAND TELEGRAMS: "MAYBAMOTA,SOWEST,LONDON" CABLEGRAMS: "MAYBAMOTA,LONDON" ERNST SCHNEIDER Lincoln House, 18, Victoria Street, London, S.W.1. SOLE… | ||
| scan0084 | Letter discussing the benefits and adoption of the Maybach overspeed gearbox. | ||
| View original record | CONTINUATION No. 2 vehicles who are now trying our Gearboxes, Messrs. Armstrong-Saurer have already standardised the Maybach Overspeed-Gear with a view to use the combined Overspeed-Transmission, the… | ||
| scan0085 | Brochure detailing the features and operation of the New Maybach Transmission. | ||
| View original record | During the short moment of gear change, this system offers all the advantages of the so-called “free-wheeling” without the disadvantage which this latter system presents during normal journey and the… | ||
| scan0086 | The features, specifications, and advantages of the New Maybach Transmission. | ||
| View original record | THE NEW MAYBACH TRANSMISSION Four silent speeds conveniently selected at steering wheel without use of clutch pedal. - The advantages of electrical gear shift control without its drawbacks. Engine end… | ||
| scan0087 | Quotation letter from Maybach-Motorenbau for a DSG 80 gearbox. | ||
| View original record | Through Mr. E. Schneider. Maybach-Motorenbau GESELLSCHAFT MIT BESCHRÄNKTER HAFTUNG · FRIEDRICHSHAFEN A.B. KONZERNFIRMA DES LUFTSCHIFFBAU ZEPPELIN FRIEDRICHSHAFEN A.B. FERNSPRECHER: NR. 174, 230, 231,… | ||
| scan0088 | Quotation from Maybach-Motorenbau for gearbox vacuum control parts. | ||
| View original record | MAYBACH - MOTORENBAU G. m. b. H. BETRIFFT: DSG 80. EMPFÄNGER: Rolls-Royce Ltd, Derby TAG: March 5, 1931. BLATT 2 Furthermore we beg to offer to you Control lever insertion on steering wheel, for the… | ||
| scan0089 | Quotation from Maybach-Motorenbau for a DSG 80 gearbox. | ||
| View original record | Maybach-Motorenbau GESELLSCHAFT MIT BESCHRÄNKTER HAFTUNG FRIEDRICHSHAFEN A. B. KONZERNFIRMA DES LUFTSCHIFFBAU ZEPPELIN FRIEDRICHSHAFEN A. B. FERNSPRECHER: NR. 174, 230, 231, 283 TELEGR.ADR.:… | ||
| scan0090 | Quote from Maybach-Motorenbau for a steering wheel gear lever insert and parts for a vacuum shifting mechanism. | ||
| View original record | MAYBACH-MOTORENBAU G. m. b. H. BETRIFF: EMPFÄNGER: Firma Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. TAG: 5.3.31. BLATT 2. Dagegen bieten wir Ihnen weiter an: Lenkradschalthebeleinsatz zum Betätigen der 4 geräuschlosen… | ||
| scan0091 | General delivery and warranty conditions for Maybach-Motorenbau G.m.b.H. of Friedrichshafen. | ||
| View original record | Allgemeine Liefer- und Garantiebedingungen der Maybach-Motorenbau G. m. b. H., Friedrichshafen a. B. 1. Kaufpreis: Unsere Preise verstehen sich rein netto ab Fabrik. Verpackung wird zum… | ||
| scan0092 | Page of German terms and conditions from Maybach-Motorenbau concerning sales and warranty. | ||
| View original record | Allgemeine Lieferungs- und Zahlungsbedingungen Maybach-Motorenbau G.m.b.H., Friedrichshafen a.B. 5. Übernahme und Versand: Der Käufer oder ein von ihm bevollmächtigter Vertreter hat das Recht, die… | ||
| scan0093 | Blank Maybach-Motorenbau G.m.b.H. vehicle specification and gearbox questionnaire. | ||
| View original record | M A Y B A C H - M O T O R E N B A U G. m. b. H. Date ............................... Name of Firm ............................... Passenger Car Type ............................... Omnibus Type… | ||
| scan0094 | Blank Maybach-Motorenbau G.m.b.H. vehicle specification questionnaire for a gearbox proposition. | ||
| View original record | MAYBACH-MOTORENBAU G. m. b. H. Date ....................... Name of Firm ...................... Passenger Car Type ................ Omnibus Type .................... Truck Type ,,,, ................… | ||
| scan0095 | Blank German language form from Maybach-Motorenbau G.m.b.H. for detailing vehicle engine installation specifications. | ||
| View original record | Maybach - M o t o r e n b a u G. m. b. H. Datum: Einbaufirma: Personenwagen Typ: Omnibus Typ: Lastwagen Typ: Wagengewicht unbelastet: kg Wagengewicht voll belastet: kg Lenkung (rechts oder links in… | ||
| scan0096 | Maybach-Motorenbau G.m.b.H. form for vehicle installation specifications. | ||
| View original record | Maybach - Motorenbau G.m.b.H. Datum: Einbaufirma: Personenwagen Typ: Omnibus Typ: Lastwagen Typ: Wagengewicht unbelastet: kg Wagengewicht voll belastet: kg Lenkung (rechts oder links in Fahrtrichtg.… | ||
| scan0097 | Installation sketch for the DJG 80 gearbox for block connection to the DSO motor. | ||
| View original record | Einbauskizze des DJG 80 für Blockanschluss am Motor DSO. Wird das Getriebe DJG 80 mit unserem Motor DSO als Block bestellt, dann werden alle gezeichneten Teile einschl. Leitungen komplett montiert… | ||
| scan0098 | Installation sketch for the 'DSG 80' transmission model for separate mounting in a frame. | ||
| View original record | Einbauskizze des „DSG 80“ für getrennte Lagerung im Rahmen Maybach - Motorenbau G.m.b.H. Friedrichshafen, den Tachometerantrieb nach DJIN Kr-W 303 Druckölleitung dia 10x2 zum Kühler Rückführung… | ||
| scan0099 | Patent royalties for Maybach and comparing them with Ricardo's pricing for a combustion chamber. | ||
| View original record | X2200 BY. FROM R. (At Le Canadel.) R2/M14.4.31. C. to SG. WOR. C. to RG. E. Hs. MAYBACH AND OTHER PATENT ROYALTIES. X. 523. X. 2200. jaws. I quite agree with BY5/G30.3.31., re. Maybach So far we have… | ||
| scan0100 | Cost and feasibility of using the Maybach Patents 'Double Top' system. | ||
| View original record | X3-2-00 BY. HS. ) FROM R. E. DA. ) (At Le Canadel.) R3/M21.4.31. Copy to SG. WOR. MAYBACH PATENTS - DOUBLE TOP. As far as I can see we shall not use these at a cost of £4. per car. We can do without… | ||
| scan0101 | High royalty costs and technical reservations about licensing the Maybach Easy Change Gear. | ||
| View original record | COPY. X2200. To BY. From Sg. c. to R. Wor. License for Maybach Easy Change Gear. Sg7/E21.4.31. X.523. X.2200. Replying to By10/G.17.4.31. you will have received R2/M14.4.31. I am glad to see that R.… | ||
| scan0102 | Trial and potential acquisition of a Maybach gearbox. | ||
| View original record | X2200 PN.5/WT21.4.31. X5-3. S/W. Rm...from PN. Copy to Sg. Referring to your Hs/Rm17/KT.2.3.31 and your trial of the Maybach car in Berlin, I am not quite clear having regard to the heaps of… | ||
| scan0103 | Outlining reasons for not purchasing a Maybach gearbox and discussing alternative solutions. | ||
| View original record | X2200 To PN. From Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.14/KT.22.4.31. X.2200. X.523. With reference to PN.5/WT21.4.31 we do not want to buy a Maybach gearbox because we know how to make one operate when we use these engaging… | ||
| scan0104 | Letter from a Maybach agent regarding a delayed gearbox demonstration and a proposed visit. | ||
| View original record | PHONE: VICTORIA 9458. PRIVATE: PADD 8720. INLAND TELEGRAMS: "MAYBAMOTA, SOWEST, LONDON" CABLEGRAMS: "MAYBAMOTA, LONDON" ERNST SCHNEIDER Lincoln House, 18, Victoria Street, London, S.W.1. [MM Logo]… | ||
| scan0105 | Letter from Ernst Schneider regarding a demonstration of the new Maybach Gearbox. | ||
| View original record | PHONE: VICTORIA 9458. PRIVATE: PADD 8720. ERNST SCHNEIDER SOLE AGENT, MAYBACH MOTORENBAU, G.M.B.H. CONCERN LUFTSCHIFFBAU ZEPPELIN FRIEDRICHSHAFEN INLAND TELEGRAMS: "MAYBAMOTA, SOWEST, LONDON"… | ||
| scan0106 | Letter to Ernest Scheider declining an offer to demonstrate a car due to the royalties asked for by the Maybach Co. of Berlin. | ||
| View original record | 82200 Expl. Dept. 17th June, 1931. Hs/Rm.10/KT. Ernest Scheider Esq. Lincoln House, 18, Victoria Street, London, S.W.1. Dear Sir, With reference to your letters of the 10th and 16th instant. In view… | ||
| scan0107 | Letter from Associated Transmissions Limited regarding a design for Humphrey-Sandberg clutches in a silent third gearbox. | ||
| View original record | X2200 Telephone: SLOANE 6217, 6218, 6219. Home Telegraphic Address: "SANDBERG, SOWEST, LONDON" Telegrams from abroad: "SANDBERG, LONDON" ASSOCIATED TRANSMISSIONS LIMITED. (PROPRIETORS OF… | ||
| scan0108 | Letter to Associated Transmissions Ltd. declining a suggested design for a silent third gearbox using Humfrey-Sandberg clutches. | ||
| View original record | γ 3200 Expl. Dept. Hs./MJ. October 6th.1931. Associated Transmissions Ltd., 40, Grosvenor Gardens, London.S.W.1. Dear Sirs, ref: JCWH/NCB. Replying to your letter of the 5th.inst., It has been decided… | ||
| scan0109 | Covering memo attaching particulars of Borg & Beck Clutches. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Gry. 82200 ROY/MS1/P.29.1.32. Yours - Hs/Gry5/MA. 26.1.32. As requested, we have obtained, and attach hereto, particulars of Borg & Beck Clutches. Please let us have your further… | ||
| scan0110 | Article from 'The Motor' magazine describing the latest Borg and Beck single-disc clutch. | ||
| View original record | January 27, 1931. 1209 The Motor 3 THE LATEST BORG AND BECK SINGLE-DISC CLUTCH Interesting Type which is Becoming Increasingly Popular. An Ingenious Use of Pressed-steel Parts ALTHOUGH it is seldom… | ||
| scan0111 | Article detailing the construction and functioning of the new Schrader valve and a tyre-pressure gauge. | ||
| View original record | The Motor 1210 JANUARY 27, 1931. HOW TYRE PRESSURES ARE MAINTAINED Interesting Details of the Construction and Functioning of the New Schrader Valve Inside and a New Tyre-pressure Gauge THE success of… | ||
| scan0112 | Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding data sheets, drawings, and production schedules for various clutches. | ||
| View original record | Telegrams BORGANBECK, WESDO, LONDON. Telephone LANGHAM 1373 (3 LINES) BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Works CLEMENS STREET, LEAMINGTON SPA, WARWICKSHIRE. REGISTERED OFFICE: Brock… | ||
| scan0113 | General description of Borg and Beck Type A-1 clutches, detailing their design, features, and specifications. | ||
| View original record | GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BORG AND BECK TYPE A-1 CLUTCHES. This line of clutches represents the most advanced thought in clutch design. The extreme simplicity and light weight, without sacrifice of… | ||
| scan0114 | Informational leaflet for the Borg & Beck Single Dry Plate Clutch, Type A1, detailing available models and torque capacities. | ||
| View original record | BORG & BECK CLUTCH ILLUSTRATING TYPE A1 The above Borg & Beck Single Dry Plate Clutch, showing as it does the latest thought in modern clutch design, is typically representative of a very… | ||
| scan0115 | Specification sheet for a Borg & Beck 7¼ RD-G unit type clutch. | ||
| View original record | SHEET 1 7¼ RD-G BRITISH MADE Borg & Beck Clutch SPECIFICATION TYPE 7¼ RD-G (UNIT TYPE) For transmitting not over 65 lbs. ft. torque, normal Passenger Car Service. Facing size 7¼ ins. × 4⅞ ins. × ⅛ in.… | ||
| scan0116 | Diagram of a Borg & Beck Type 7 1/4 RD clutch assembly. | ||
| View original record | IT KD-C INITIAL ENGAGED POSITION RELEASE POSITION WEAR-IN POSITION 9 1/2" O.D. OF COVER 8.750"±.002" B. C. .251"±.001" REAM 2 HOLES 11/32" DRILL 6 HOLES IN COVER EQUALLY SPACED BORG & BECK CO. LTD.… | ||
| scan0117 | Specification sheet for a British Made Borg & Beck Clutch, Type 9 A1-G (Unit Type). | ||
| View original record | SHEET 2 9 A1-G BRITISH MADE Borg & Beck Clutch SPECIFICATION TYPE 9 A1-G (UNIT TYPE) For transmitting not over 135 lbs. ft. torque, normal Passenger Car Service. 105 lbs. ft. torque, Truck or Bus… | ||
| scan0118 | Technical drawing of a Borg & Beck Type 9 A1 model clutch assembly with cross-section and component dimensions. | ||
| View original record | SHEET 3 C-1A-6 3/4" +.0005" REAM -.001" 6-HOLES EQUALLY SPACED 11 5/16" O.D. OF COVER 10.625" ±.002" BOLT CIRCLE BORG & BECK CO LTD LEAMINGTON SPA. ENG BORG & BECK CLUTCH SPIN END PATENT PENDING TYPE… | ||
| scan0119 | Specification sheet for the British Made Borg & Beck Clutch, Type 10 A1-G. | ||
| View original record | SHEET 3 10 A1-G BRITISH MADE Borg & Beck Clutch SPECIFICATION TYPE 10 A1-G (UNIT TYPE) For transmitting not over 175 lbs. ft. torque, normal Passenger Car Service. 145 lbs. ft. torque, Truck or Bus… | ||
| scan0120 | Technical drawing of a Borg & Beck Type 10A-1 model clutch assembly. | ||
| View original record | SHEET 3 12 3/8 O.D. OF COVER 11.625" ±.002" B.C. BORG & BECK CO LTD LEAMINGTON SPA TYPE 10A-1 MODEL PATENT PENDING INITIAL ENGAGED POSITION WEAR-IN POSITION RELEASE POSITION 1/8" C'BORE RECOMMENDED 1… | ||
| scan0121 | Specification sheet for the Borg & Beck Type 11 A1 clutch. | ||
| View original record | Borg & Beck Clutch SPECIFICATIONS TYPE 11 A1 FOR TRANSMITTING NOT OVER 220 LBS. FT. TORQUE, NORMAL PASSENGER CAR SERVICE 180 LBS. FT. TORQUE, TRUCK OR BUS SERVICE Facing size 11-1/16 x 6-1/8 x 1/8".… | ||
| scan0122 | Schematic diagram of a clutch assembly, including top-down and cross-section views. | ||
| View original record | TYPE 11 A-3 MODEL BORG & BECK CO. CHICAGO ILL. U.S.A. PATENT PENDING 13 3/8 12.625±.0025 B.C. RECOMMENDED CAP SCREW SIZE 3/8-16 U.S. THREAD SPECIAL CAP SCREW .3735±.001 .377±.001 COUNTERBORE BODY FIT… | ||
| scan0123 | Specification sheet for the British-made Borg & Beck Type 13R (Open Type) clutch. | ||
| View original record | SHEET 4 13 R BRITISH MADE Borg & Beck Clutch SPECIFICATION TYPE 13R (OPEN TYPE) For transmitting not over 260 lbs. ft. torque, Truck or Bus Service. Facing size 12⅞ ins. × 7¼ ins. × ⅛ in. Total facing… | ||
| scan0124 | Schematic diagram of a Borg & Beck clutch assembly with dimensions and annotations. | ||
| View original record | SHEET 4 13R SUGGESTED ARRANGEMENT OF RELEASE LEVER FOR FORK END. MAY BE SUPPLIED BY BORG & BECK CO. LTD. STEEL BLOCK THACKERY WASHER SECTION SHOWING KEYWAY DIMENSIONS SECTION SHOWING ARRANGEMENT OF… | ||
| scan0125 | Advertisement for Borg & Beck friction clutches, announcing their new British production in Leamington Spa. | ||
| View original record | AUTOMOBILE ENGINEER Advertisements BORG & BECK FRICTION CLUTCHES NOW BEING MADE AT LEAMINGTON SPA. At Last! A BRITISH MADE BORG & BECK CLUTCH Manufacturers will be interested to know that a full range… | ||
| scan0126 | Conversation with Borg & Beck about their Lockheed Hydraulic Brakes and single dry plate clutches. | ||
| View original record | GRY Y2200. To E. from ROY. c. to Hs. ROY5/MG22.2.32 Borg & Beck Arising out of our recent conversation with the Borg & Beck Representative, you will recollect they are now making the Lockheed… | ||
| scan0127 | Specification sheet for a Borg & Beck Clutch, Type 10 A1-G. | ||
| View original record | SHEET 3 10 A1-G BRITISH MADE Borg & Beck Clutch SPECIFICATION TYPE 10 A1-G. For transmitting not over 175 lbs. ft. torque, normal Passenger Car Service. 145 lbs. ft. torque, Truck or Bus Service.… | ||
| scan0128 | Plan and cross-section diagram of a Type 10 A-1 Model clutch assembly. | ||
| View original record | SHEET 3 12 3/8" O.D. OF COVER 11.625" +.002" B.C. TYPE 10 A-1 MODEL BORG & BECK CO. LTD. LEAMINGTON SPA PATENT PENDING SPECIFICATION .337" +.005" -.001" REAM 6-HOLES EQUALLY SPACED INITIAL ENGAGED… | ||
| scan0129 | Investigation of vacuum-clutch control technology, referencing American examples. | ||
| View original record | V2200. To Hs. from Sg. Copy to [text struck through] re Vacuum-Clutch Control. Sg4/E22.2.32 [Stamp: RECEIVED 23 1932] Referring to your memo. to R. of the 30th Jan. and memo. from R. which you… | ||
| scan0130 | Letter from Herbert Clark of Bendix-Perrot Brakes Ltd to W. A. Robotham arranging a meeting. | ||
| View original record | BENDIX-PERROT BRAKES LTD. MECHANICAL BRAKES for AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES CABLES & TELEGRAMS: "BENDIXCORP, BIRMINGHAM" TELEPHONES: ACOCKS GREEN, 1601-2-3. Kings Road TYSELEY BIRMINGHAM DIRECTORS: VINCENT… | ||
| scan0131 | Vacuum-operated clutch on the Cadillac car and its potential trial. | ||
| View original record | To R. From Ha/Rm. c. to Sg. Vor. c. to K. Da. c. to Hy. X2200 Ha/Rm.2/MJ.6.4.32. Attached is a complete description of the vacuum operated clutch on the Cadillac car. This is considered to be the best… | ||
| scan0132 | Instructions for adjusting the clutch bleeder valve and checking for clutch slippage. | ||
| View original record | the button down make a normal start with the accelerator. If the clutch grabs or the engine speeds up too much before the clutch engages, check the length of the bleeder valve by measuring from the… | ||
| scan0133 | Letter from Bendix-Perrot Brakes Ltd. regarding a demonstration of their Clutch Control and the forwarding of Startix Units. | ||
| View original record | X22001 BENDIX-PERROT BRAKES LTD. MECHANICAL BRAKES for AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES CABLES & TELEGRAMS: "BENDIXCORP·BIRMINGHAM" TELEPHONES: ACOCKS GREEN, 1601-2-3 (Logo: BENDIX 4 FOR SAFETY BRAKES) Kings Road… | ||
| scan0134 | Letter from Bendix-Perrot Brakes Ltd. concerning a demonstration of the Bendix Clutch Control. | ||
| View original record | X2200. BENDIX-PERROT BRAKES LTD. MECHANICAL BRAKES for AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES CABLES & TELEGRAMS: "BENDIXCORP. BIRMINGHAM" TELEPHONES: ACOCKS GREEN, 1601-2-3. Kings Road TYSELEY BIRMINGHAM DIRECTORS:… | ||
| scan0135 | Letter from Herbert Clark arranging a demonstration of a Humber 'Snipe' car fitted with a Bendix Clutch Control. | ||
| View original record | X22001 19th April, 1932. A. F. Sidgreaves, Esq., Managing Director, Messrs. Rolls Royce, Limited, 14/15, Conduit Street, LONDON. W.1. RE BENDIX CLUTCH CONTROL. Dear Mr. Sidgreaves, We have received a… | ||
| scan0136 | Telegram confirmation regarding arranging a demonstration for a clutch control. | ||
| View original record | 73 CONFIRMATION OF TELEGRAM. Given over phone by R.S. 12 12.45/R A Telegram, of which the following is a duplicate, was sent you this day, and the same is hereby confirmed. 1/= TO Raycar Derby.… | ||
| scan0137 | Telegram arranging a demonstration of a clutch control as requested by Clark Bendixcorp. | ||
| View original record | ROYCAR DERBY = ROBOTHAM WILL ARRANGE DEMONSTRATION CLUTCH CONTROL AS REQUESTED = CLARK BENDIXCORP + | ||
| scan0138 | Telegram requesting to arrange for a Bendix director to send his car with a vacuum clutch for a short trial. | ||
| View original record | T HIVES ROYCAR DERBY = CAN YOU ARRANGE WITH BENDIX DIRECTOR SEND HIS CAR HAVING VACUUM CLUTCH HERE FOR SG SHORT TRIAL EN OCK WEDNESDAY PN + | ||
| scan0139 | Telegram to Bendix-Perrot Brakes Ltd requesting a trial of a vacuum clutch car. | ||
| View original record | X V V O O . Bendix-Perrot Brakes Ltd. Kings Rd., Tyseley, Birmingham. 19.4.32. Bendixcorp. Birmingham. Our Managing Director would like a short trial on Vacuum clutch car Wednesday eleven o'clock… | ||
| scan0140 | Cost of fitting vacuum clutch control pieces to a 40/50 car. | ||
| View original record | PN. From Hs/Rm. 82200. Hs/Rm.8/MJ.20.4.32. VACUUM CLUTCH CONTROL. I ascertained from Mr. Clark that the total cost of the Vacuum Control pieces for fitting to our 40/50 car would be about 30/-. Hs/Rm. | ||
| scan0141 | Letter to Bendix-Perrot Brakes Ltd thanking them for sending a car to London. | ||
| View original record | Xvroo Expl. Dept. Hs/Rm.7/MJ.20.4.32. 20th. April 1932. H. Clark Esq., Bendix-Perrot Brakes Ltd., Kings Road, Tyseley, BIRMINGHAM. Dear Mr. Clark, Thank you so much for answering my S.O.S. by sending… | ||
| scan0142 | Letter to Bendix Brake Corporation arranging the fitting of an automatic clutch control to a 40/50 experimental car. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm.1/AD. April 23rd, 1932. Mr. H. Clark, Bendix Brake Corporation, Kings Rd. Tyseley, Birmingham. Dear Sirs, We are preparing to send you one of our 40/50 experimental cars at the beginning of next… | ||
| scan0143 | Letter to Bendix Brake Corporation regarding a delay due to vacuum clutch control trouble on a test car. | ||
| View original record | X-200 Hs/Rm.2/AD. April 25th, 1932. Mr. H. Clarke, Bendix Brake Corporation, Kings Rd. Tyeseley, Birmingham. Dear Sir, We thank you for your telephone message this morning. We regret to say that the… | ||
| scan0144 | Letter from Bendix-Perrot Brakes Ltd. regarding the installation of a Bendix Clutch Control on an experimental car. | ||
| View original record | X200. BENDIX-PERROT BRAKES LTD. MECHANICAL BRAKES for AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES CABLES & TELEGRAMS: "BENDIXCORP-BIRMINGHAM" TELEPHONES: ACOCKS GREEN, 1601-2-3. Kings Road TYSELEY BIRMINGHAM DIRECTORS:… | ||
| scan0145 | Letter to Bendix-Perrot Brakes Ltd. regarding a delayed delivery of a 40/50 HP car. | ||
| View original record | X2200 Expl. Dept. Hs/Rm.5/MJ. 11th. May 1932. H.Clark Esq., Bendix-Perrot Brakes Ltd., Kings Road, Tyseley, BIRMINGHAM. Dear Sir, We are sorry to have delayed sending the 40/50 HP. car to you. We… | ||
| scan0146 | Telegram to Bendix Perrot Brakes Ltd. regarding a car being delayed. | ||
| View original record | V-200 Bendix Perrot Brakes Ltd., King's Road, Tyseley, Birmingham. BENDIXCORP. BIRMINGHAM. Clark. Car delayed arriving tomorrow morning. Robotham Roycar. 23.5.32. | ||
| scan0147 | Letter to Bendix-Perrot Brakes Ltd. urging the completion of work on a car. | ||
| View original record | 82200. Expl. Dept. Hs/Rm.2/MJ. 2nd. June 1932. Messrs. Bendix-Perrot Brakes Ltd., Kings Road, TYSELEY, BIRMINGHAM. For the attention of Mr. Herbert Clark. Dear Sir, We have telegraphed you today as… | ||
| scan0148 | Letter from Bendix-Perrot Brakes Ltd. regarding the progress of a brake installation. | ||
| View original record | 82200. BENDIX-PERROT BRAKES LTD. MECHANICAL BRAKES for AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES CABLES & TELEGRAMS "BENDIXCORP-BIRMINGHAM" TELEPHONES: ACOCKS GREEN, 1601-2-3. Kings Road TYSELEY BIRMINGHAM DIRECTORS:… | ||
| scan0149 | Requesting the order and testing of a Borg & Beck clutch for the 25HP model. | ||
| View original record | BY. FROM DA. r2200 DAL/M14. 7. 32. C. to SG. WOR. HS. E. BORG & BECK CLUTCH FITTED TO 25 HP. X. 2200 X. 5300 Herewith we send N. sch. 3504 shewing an adaption of the Borg & Beck clutch to the 25HP.… | ||
| scan0150 | Borg & Beck clutch on a 25HP model, discussing a new scheme and flywheel materials. | ||
| View original record | BY. FROM DA. X-2200 DA1/M22.7.32. C. to SG. WOR. HS. E. BORG & BECK CLUTCH ON 25HP. X.2200 X.5300 We have heard from Borg & Beck that they do not care for our proposal to shorten the central hub in… | ||
| scan0151 | Letter from Bendix-Perrot Brakes Ltd. concerning the delivery of 12' brake shoes and a complete 12' brake. | ||
| View original record | X2200 BENDIX-PERROT BRAKES LTD. MECHANICAL BRAKES for AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES CABLES & TELEGRAMS: "BENDIXCORP, BIRMINGHAM" TELEPHONES: ACOCKS GREEN, 1601-2-3. Kings Road TYSELEY BIRMINGHAM DIRECTORS:… | ||
| scan0152 | Letter to Bendix-Perrot Brakes Ltd. regarding unsatisfactory performance of a Bendix clutch control device. | ||
| View original record | X2200. Hs/Rm.11/KT. August 22nd, 1932. Bendix-Perrot Brakes Ltd., Kings Road, Tyseley, Birmingham. For the attention of Mr. Clark. Dear Mr. Clark, We have now had some further experience with the… | ||
| scan0153 | Letter from Bendix-Perrot Brakes Ltd. to W.A. Robotham regarding a meeting about Bendix Clutch Control. | ||
| View original record | X2200. BENDIX-PERROT BRAKES LTD. MECHANICAL BRAKES for AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES CABLES & TELEGRAMS: "BENDIXCORP, BIRMINGHAM" TELEPHONES: ACOCKS GREEN, 1601-2-3. Kings Road TYSELEY BIRMINGHAM DIRECTORS:… | ||
| scan0154 | Letter to Bendix-Perrot Brakes Ltd arranging a meeting to compare clutch control performance. | ||
| View original record | X2200. Hs/Rm.2/AD. August 24th, 1932. Messrs. Bendix-Perrot Brakes Ltd. Kings Rd. Tyseley, Birmingham. For the attention of Mr. Herbert Clark. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 23rd inst.… | ||
| scan0155 | Providing comments on the design of a Donflex clutch disc, discussing springs, insulation, and dimensions. | ||
| View original record | E. FROM DA. X2200. DA4/M27.8.32. C. to HS. BY. DONFLEX CLUTCH DISC. Referring to E4/25832., and LeC.3160., we should like to comment as follows: (1) The springs are liable to be softened at the ends.… | ||
| scan0156 | Letter to Bendix-Perrot Brakes discussing clutch improvements, brake linings, and an enquiry about Standard cars. | ||
| View original record | X2200. Hs/Rn.16/KT. Sept. 8th, 1932. H. Clark Esq, Bendix-Perrot Brakes Ltd., Kings Road, Tyseley, BIRMINGHAM. Dear Mr. Clark, I have returned from my holiday and have tried the 40/50 fitted with the… | ||
| scan0157 | Letter from Bendix-Perrot Brakes Ltd. concerning clutch modifications, brake lining material, and a car recommendation. | ||
| View original record | X2200. BENDIX-PERROT BRAKES LTD. MECHANICAL BRAKES for AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES CABLES & TELEGRAMS: "BENDIXCORP: BIRMINGHAM" TELEPHONES: ACOCKS GREEN, 1601-2-3. Kings Road TYSELEY BIRMINGHAM DIRECTORS:… | ||
| scan0158 | Letter from Bendix-Perrot Brakes Ltd. regarding the possibility of incorporating their brakes on cars. | ||
| View original record | X2200 BENDIX-PERROT BRAKES LTD. MECHANICAL BRAKES for AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES CABLES & TELEGRAMS: "BENDIXCORP, BIRMINGHAM" TELEPHONES: ACOCKS GREEN, 1601-2-3. Kings Road TYSELEY BIRMINGHAM DIRECTORS:… | ||
| scan0159 | Inquiry regarding the cost of fitting front wheel brakes and London representation. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y - FROM: ARCHIE SIMONS & CO., 94 - 95, GREAT PORTLAND STREET, LONDON. W.1. Bendix-Perrot Brakes Ltd., 14th September, 1932. Kings Road, Tyseley, Birmingham. Dear Sirs, We shall be glad if you… | ||
| scan0160 | Letter to Bendix-Brakes Ltd discussing carburetters, the impossibility of fitting front wheel brakes to older cars, and clutch control tests. | ||
| View original record | R2200 Hs/Rm.3/KT. Sept. 17th,1932. Herbert Clark Esq, Bendix-Brakes Ltd, Kings Road, Tyseley, Birmingham. Dear Mr. Clark, I thank you for your letter of the 15th inst, and also for Mr. Wynne's letter… | ||
| scan0161 | Letter from Bendix-Perrot Brakes Ltd regarding brakes, carburetors, and a test chassis. | ||
| View original record | Y2200 BENDIX-PERROT BRAKES LTD. MECHANICAL BRAKES for AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES CABLES & TELEGRAMS: "BENDIXCORP·BIRMINGHAM" TELEPHONES: ACOCKS GREEN, 1601-2-3. Kings Road TYSELEY BIRMINGHAM DIRECTORS:… | ||
| scan0162 | Borg & Beck clutch experiment on a 25HP model, with drawings for suggested modifications. | ||
| View original record | BY.) FROM DA. HS.) X2200 C. to SG. WOR. E. DA1/M23.8.32. X. 2200. X. 5300 BORG & BECK CLUTCH EXPERIMENT ON 25HP. We hope this experiment is being pushed on, as information obtained from it would be of… | ||
| scan0163 | Cover note attaching a copy of a letter received from Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd. regarding their exhibits at an upcoming Motor Show. | ||
| View original record | E. Hs. γ 2200 BY/Mtn15/N.30.9.32. We attach hereto copy of letter we have received from Messrs.Borg & Beck Ltd., relating to their Exhibits at the forthcoming Motor Show. The plan is attached to E's… | ||
| scan0164 | Invitation from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. to visit their stand at the Motor Exhibition. | ||
| View original record | Copy. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD., BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON W.1. 29th.September 1932. Our Ref: T/HTB/SG. Messrs.Rolls-Royce Limited, Derby. Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr.Harvey Bailey. We… | ||
| scan0165 | Letter to Bendix-Perrot Brakes Ltd. regarding unsuccessful efforts on a clutch control. | ||
| View original record | X2200. Hs/Rm.2/KT. Sept. 30th,1932. Bendix-Perrot Brakes Ltd, Kings Road, Tyseley, B'ham. For the attention of Mr. Clark. Dear Mr. Clark, I am sorry for the delay in sending you our car. The main… | ||
| scan0166 | Test of a modified vacuum clutch control system and its comparison to the Bendix system. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs...from PN. Copy to Sg. X 200. PN.2/WT18.10.32. When talking to Sir Henry Birkin recently he was telling me of rather a promising modification and improvement of the Bendix Vacuum Clutch… | ||
| scan0167 | Letter from Roper & Wreaks Ltd. promoting their 'Faultless Clutch' and offering a demonstration, referencing a positive article in 'Autocar' magazine. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten note at top:] As does this interest you. The X2200. clutch E was pushing By [Stamp:] RECEIVED 15 NOV 1932 Roper & Wreaks Ltd., (Est. 1887) ENGINEERS. Head Office & Works: GRAMS: "OVAL"… | ||
| scan0168 | Page from The Autocar magazine featuring articles on new automotive products, a clutch test, and general motoring news. | ||
| View original record | 944 The Autocar November 11th, 1932. NOTES AND NEWS CONTINUED MOBILE DETECTIVES DETECTIVES are being encouraged to become expert drivers. In the future it is hoped that all important police stations… | ||
| scan0169 | Requesting an update on the experiment testing a Borg & Beck 10.A.1.G. clutch in a 25HP model. | ||
| View original record | HS. FROM DA. GRY X2200 DA2/M2.12.32. See me HS The Borg & Beck Co. are worrying us about the result of the test of their 10.A.1.G. clutch in our 25HP., the scheme for doing which was sent to you some… | ||
| scan0170 | Delay in testing a Borg & Beck 20/25 clutch. | ||
| View original record | 52200. Da. From Hs/Gry. Hs/Gry.5/MA.5.12.32. BORG & BECK CLUTCH 20/25. We regret that there has been some delay in testing this clutch. We thought the clutch had been ordered by W.W. We have written… | ||
| scan0171 | Letter to Automotive Products Co. Ltd. arranging a visit to discuss a Borg & Beck clutch experiment. | ||
| View original record | 2200 Expl. Dept. HS/Gry.4/MA. 10th., December 1932. Automotive Products Co. Ltd., Leamington Spa, Warwick. Dear Sirs, The writer would like to pay you a visit one day next week in connection with the… | ||
| scan0172 | Letter from Automotive Products Company arranging a meeting with the Experimental Department. | ||
| View original record | X2200- THE BRITISH MADE LOCKHEED HYDRAULIC BRAKING SYSTEM and Controllers of European Rights Automotive Products Company Brock House, Langham Street, London, W.1. Please reply to : LOCKHEED HYDRAULIC… | ||
| scan0173 | Letter to Lockheed Hydraulic Braking System confirming a visit to their works. | ||
| View original record | (Y 200,) Expl. Dept. Hs/Gry.4/MJ. 15th. December 1932. Lockheed Hydraulic Braking System, Technical Department, Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. For the attention of Mr. Burdon. Dear Sir,… | ||
| scan0174 | Visit to Borg & Beck Clutch Works to discuss clutch rating, performance, and design features. | ||
| View original record | 822001 Do. From Hs/Aln. a. to By. c. to E. c. to Roy. Hs/Aln.1/WMM.23.12.32. VISIT TO BORG & BECK CLUTCH WORKS. On Monday we visited the Borg & Beck Works at Leamington following a visit to the… | ||
| scan0175 | The design and materials of a commercial vehicle clutch, including details on friction fabric and spring construction. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Aln.1/WHA.21.12.32. Cont'd. slos We were shown a commercial vehicle clutch having the spring type of flexible centre. In this construction short coil springs are inserted with the axes… | ||
| scan0176 | Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding a forwarded order and arranging a meeting. | ||
| View original record | Telegrams BORGANBECK, WESDO, LONDON. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Works CLEMENS STREET, LEAMINGTON SPA, WARWICKSHIRE. REGISTERED OFFICE: Brock House, Langham Street, LONDON,… | ||
| scan0177 | Letter to Messrs. Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. arranging a meeting with their representative. | ||
| View original record | ~2200 Expl. Dept. Hs/Gry.4/MA. January 2nd., 1933. Messrs. Borg & Beck Co. Ltd., Brock House, Langham Street, London, W.1. For the attention of Mr.Barker. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of… | ||
| scan0178 | Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck Company Ltd. arranging a meeting to discuss clutch requirements. | ||
| View original record | Telegrams BORGANBECK, WESDO, LONDON. Telephone LANGHAM 1373 (3 LINES) BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Works CLEMENS STREET, LEAMINGTON SPA, WARWICKSHIRE. REGISTERED OFFICE: Brock… | ||
| scan0179 | Patent enquiry to Messrs Borg & Beck Co. Ltd regarding torsionally flexible clutch driven members. | ||
| View original record | γ 22001 Hs/Gry.7/KT. January 12th 1933. Messrs Borg & Beck Co. Ltd, Brock House, Langham Street, London. W.1. For the attention of Mr.Barker. Dear Sir, Further to our conversation of last Friday, we… | ||
| scan0180 | Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd to the Experimental Department discussing collaboration on clutch technology on a royalty basis. | ||
| View original record | BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Telegrams BORGANBECK, WESDO, LONDON. Works CLEMENS STREET, LEAMINGTON SPA, WARWICKSHIRE. REGISTERED OFFICE: Brock House, Langham Street, LONDON,… | ||
| scan0181 | Borg & Beck clutch for the 20/25 HP engine, a visit to their works, and potential patent/royalty issues. | ||
| View original record | Da. from Hs/Gry. BY. E. Wor. BORG & BECK CLUTCH. As reported in Hs/Aln.1/MA.23.12.32, the information of greatest interest derived from the Borg & Beck clutch supplied to suit our 20/25 HP engine, is… | ||
| scan0182 | Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. confirming a representative's visit and discussing collaboration on clutches. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. BROOK HOUSE. LANGHAM STREET. LONDON. W.1. Rolls Royce Limited, Experimental Department, Derby. 12th January 1933. Dear Sirs, We have pleasure in confirming the visit… | ||
| scan0183 | Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. listing British patent numbers for flexible clutches. | ||
| View original record | N.W. X2200. Can you please say what these patents are. Pm Telegrams BORGANBECK, WESDO, LONDON. Telephone LANGHAM 1373 (2 LINES) BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Works CLEMENS… | ||
| scan0184 | The concluding page of a letter from Borg & Beck Company Limited. | ||
| View original record | Continuation No. 2. Rolls-Royce Limited. 20.1.33. your earliest convenience. Assuring you of our best attention at all times, We remain, Yours faithfully, BORG & BECK COMPANY LIMITED. [Signature:… | ||
| scan0185 | Letter from Bendix-Perrot Brakes Ltd. proposing a meeting to discuss their perfected Clutch-Control system. | ||
| View original record | 82200. BENDIX-PERROT BRAKES LTD. MECHANICAL BRAKES for AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES CABLES & TELEGRAMS: "BENDIXCORP, BIRMINGHAM" TELEPHONES: ACOCKS GREEN, 1601-2-3. Kings Road TYSELEY BIRMINGHAM DIRECTORS:… | ||
| scan0186 | Letter to Bendix-Perrot Brakes Ltd. postponing work on clutch control. | ||
| View original record | Y2200' Hs/Rm.9/KT. February 4th 1933. Messrs. Bendix-Perrot Brakes Ltd, Kings Road, Tysley, B'ham. For the attention of Mr.Herbert Clark. Dear Mr.Clark, Thank you for your letter of the 31st Jan. I am… | ||
| scan0187 | Letter from Bendix-Perrot Brakes Ltd. regarding the delay of Bendix Clutch Control tests. | ||
| View original record | Form No. 1. X2200 BENDIX-PERROT BRAKES LTD. MECHANICAL BRAKES for AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES CABLES & TELEGRAMS: "BENDIXCORP - BIRMINGHAM" TELEPHONES: ACOCKS GREEN, 1601-2-3-4. Kings Road TYSELEY BIRMINGHAM,… | ||
| scan0188 | Letter to Mr. H. Clark of Bendix-Perrot Brakes Ltd regarding a visit to Derby. | ||
| View original record | X2200 Hs/Rm.2/KT. February 9th 1933. Bendix-Perrot Brakes Ltd, Kings Road, Tyseley, B'ham.11. For the attention of Mr.H.Clark. Dear Mr.Clark, Thank you for your letter of 7th Feb. I shall be away from… | ||
| scan0189 | Letter from Robert Barclay enclosing a blueprint for a patent clutch for gear-changing. | ||
| View original record | Clutch file Per: X2200 281, Polmadie Rd., Glasgow. S.2. 13th March, 1933. Messrs. Rolls Royce Works, Ltd., Derby. Dear Sir, For the attention of Mr. Gill. With reference to my recent visits and… | ||
| scan0190 | Letter declining an offer to fit a third-party clutch to their cars. | ||
| View original record | X 2200 Hs/Gry.2/KT. March 14th 1933. Mr. Robert Barclay, 281, Polmadie Rd., Glasgow. S.2. Dear Sir, We thank you for your letter of the 13th inst. We are, however, not interested in fitting your… | ||
| scan0191 | Letter from Pratt & Manley regarding Flywheel Starter Gear Rings and specialist welding processes for various automotive components. | ||
| View original record | X2200 J. H. PRATT. GILBERT MANLEY. PRATT & MANLEY, CONSULTING ENGINEERS MANUFACTURERS' AGENTS. TELEPHONE: MIDLAND 4130. YOUR REF......... OUR REF.....WEB...... 23, GUILDHALL BUILDINGS, NAVIGATION… | ||
| scan0192 | The manufacturing process, advantages, and suppliers of flywheel starter gear rings. | ||
| View original record | FLYWHEEL STARTER GEAR RINGS. The practice of forming Starter Gear Rings as a separate ring shrunk and dowelled to the flywheel is increasing. This practice has several advantages:- A stronger and… | ||
| scan0193 | Letter from Bendix Limited regarding a blueprint for clutch pedal pressures and a pamphlet on clutch control installation for a 25 HP car. | ||
| View original record | X2200 CABLES & TELEGRAMS: BENDIXCORP, BIRMINGHAM BENDIX LIMITED DIRECTORS: J.A.THOMSON A.B.WARING F.A.STANTON, U.S.A. TYSELEY, BIRMINGHAM TELEPHONE: ACOCKS GREEN 1601-2-3-4 Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd.,… | ||
| scan0194 | Title page for a document on the Bendix Automatic Clutch Control, covering operation, installation, and essential information for designers. | ||
| View original record | Clutch gen. file. BENDIX AUTOMATIC CLUTCH CONTROL OPERATION AND INSTALLATION ESSENTIAL INFORMATION FOR DESIGNERS. | ||
| scan0195 | Technical notes on the operation and installation requirements of the Bendix clutch control system. | ||
| View original record | CC.1/1 Before commencing any installation of the Bendix clutch control it is desirable that the simple fundamentals of its operation should be grasped. This device is intended to perform automatically… | ||
| scan0196 | Technical document detailing the operation and specifications of a cylinder system related to a clutch mechanism. | ||
| View original record | -2- enough to allow the clutch plates to come to their "cushion point" and is then restrained from further movement. The position reached by the piston is termed the "cylinder cushion point". Two… | ||
| scan0197 | Specifications for fixed and automatic cushion type cylinders, detailing bore, stroke, piston area, and allowable pull. | ||
| View original record | CC.1/3 -3- A = Total Stroke B = Stroke before cushion point C = Stroke after cushion point D = Total extended length with piston in position A. FIXED CUSHION TYPE Cyl. type | Bore in inches | Total A… | ||
| scan0198 | Example calculation for clutch pedal leverage and cylinder size for a 16 HP car. | ||
| View original record | CC.1/4 -4- EXAMPLE OF CALCULATION FOR LEVERAGE AND CYLINDER SIZE. Assume a car about 16 h.p. size with normal clutch. We will first consider the loads on and movement of clutch pedal - these can be… | ||
| scan0199 | Calculations and fitting instructions for cylinder lever mechanisms and vacuum pipes. | ||
| View original record | CC.1/5 -5- A lever 17" could not be used on the average car and therefore this must be compounded, using either a relay lever or bell crank, depending on cylinder location. Having now selected the… | ||
| scan0200 | The layout and function of accelerator controls, including lost motion and travel adjustments. | ||
| View original record | CC.1/6 -6- LAYOUT OF CONTROLS. LOST MOTION INCREASED ACCELERATOR TRAVEL The first movement of the accelerator control valve plunger cuts off the working cylinder from vacuum and allows air to enter… | ||
| scan0201 | Description of the operation and installation of the Pendulum Valve for clutch control. | ||
| View original record | -7- PENDULUM VALVE. Fig. 1 Front of car Fig. 2 Front of car This has been introduced to eliminate the usual difficulties associated with starting on a steep hill, and also smooths out the whole… | ||
| scan0202 | Blueprint detailing the installation, movement clearances, and connections for a cylinder mechanism. | ||
| View original record | LEVER MUST SLIDE FREELY IN FORK END AT ANY POSITION. WITH PIN REMOVED THIS WILL ALSO CHECK ALIGNMENT OF LEVER WITH CYLINDER ANCHORAGE. MAKE SURE NO FOUL HERE. CYLINDER SHOULD HAVE AT LEAST 3/4" FREE… | ||
| scan0203 | Diagram of an accelerator pedal linkage mechanism connecting to a carburettor throttle valve, incorporating a lost motion device. | ||
| View original record | LEVER OPERATING ACCELERATOR, VALVE PLUNGER, DRIVING SHAFT, DRIVEN SHAFT, ADJUST THIS SCREW, TO VARY LOST MOTION, ACCELERATOR PEDAL, CARBURETTOR, THROTTLE VALVE, ACCELERATOR CROSS SHAFT, ON DASH BOARD… | ||
| scan0204 | Diagram of the linkage mechanism for an accelerator pedal, carburettor, and valve plunger, including a lost motion device. | ||
| View original record | LEVER OPERATING ACCELERATOR, VALVE PLUNGER, CARBURETTOR, THROTTLE VALVE., ACCELERATOR CROSS SHAFT, ON DASH BOARD OR ENGINE, ACCELERATOR PEDAL., AMOUNT OF LOST MOTION, ADJUST HERE., LOST MOTION… | ||
| scan0205 | Typical layout diagram for a Bendix clutch control system. | ||
| View original record | TYPICAL LAYOUT BENDIX CLUTCH CONTROL. CROSS SHAFT FOR CARBURETTOR CONTROL CLUTCH PEDAL. ACCELERATOR PEDAL. SLIDING LINK ALLOWS CLUTCH PEDAL TO OPERATE WITHOUT OPERATING THE POWER CYLINDER. CLUTCH… | ||
| scan0206 | Letter to Bendix Ltd. returning a blueprint with dimensions and a drawing of the pedals for a 20/25 HP car. | ||
| View original record | K2-200 Expl. Dept. Hs.4/MJ. 13th. October 1933. Messrs. Bendix Ltd., Tyseley, BIRMINGHAM. For the attention of Mr. C.H.L. Wynne. Dear Sirs, In reply to your letter Ref: CHLW/RMS. of the 12th. inst. We… | ||
| scan0207 | Letter from Bendix Limited regarding work on a 25 HP car's clutch control layout. | ||
| View original record | X2200 CABLES & TELEGRAMS: BENDIXCORP, BIRMINGHAM BENDIX LIMITED TYSELEY, BIRMINGHAM DIRECTORS: J.A.THOMSON A.B.WARING F.A.STANTON. U.S.A. TELEPHONE: ACOCKS GREEN 1601-2-3-4 Your ref. Hs.4/MJ Messrs.… | ||
| scan0208 | Letter to Bendix Ltd. regarding the fitting of an automatic clutch control. | ||
| View original record | X2200 Experimental Dept. Hs/Gry.1/KT. Oct 17th 1933. Messrs Bendix Ltd., Tyseley, Birmingham. For the attention of Mr. C.H.L. Wynne. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 16th inst, ref.… | ||
| scan0209 | Letter from Bendix Limited confirming the sending of Blue Prints requested by Mr. Wynne. | ||
| View original record | x2200 CABLES & TELEGRAMS: BENDIXCORP, BIRMINGHAM BENDIX LIMITED DIRECTORS: J.A.THOMSON A.B.WARING F.A.STANTON, U.S.A. TYSELEY, BIRMINGHAM TELEPHONE: ACOCKS GREEN 1601-2-3-4 Left Logo: BENDIX BRAKES… | ||
| scan0210 | Letter from Bendix Limited requesting details and drawings of several parts for a clutch control installation they are preparing. | ||
| View original record | BENDIX LIMITED TYSELEY, BIRMINGHAM CABLES & TELEGRAMS: BENDIXCORP, BIRMINGHAM DIRECTORS: J.A. THOMSON, A.B. WARING, F.A. STANTON. U.S.A. TELEPHONE: ACOCKS GREEN 1601-2-3-4 Handwritten notes top left:… | ||
| scan0211 | Letter from the Experimental Department to Bendix Limited regarding the dispatch of five blueprints. | ||
| View original record | V2700 Experimental Dept. Hs/Gry.3/KT. Oct 18th 1933. Bendix Limited, Tyseley, B'ham. For the attention of Mr.Wynne. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 17th inst, ref. CHLW/RMS, and are… | ||
| scan0212 | Letter from Bendix Ltd. regarding the proposed automatic clutch control for a 25 HP car. | ||
| View original record | GRY BENDIX LIMITED TYSELEY, BIRMINGHAM CABLES & TELEGRAMS: BENDIXCORP, BIRMINGHAM TELEPHONE: ACOCKS GREEN 1601-2-3-4 DIRECTORS: J.A.THOMSON A.B.WARING F.A.STANTON, U.S.A. Your ref. Hs/Gry.1/KT.… | ||
| scan0213 | Technical drawing of a hose connection elbow. | ||
| View original record | NOTES:- 1.-REMOVE ALL BURRS AND SHARP CORNERS. 2.-DO NOT SCALE DRAWING. 3.-RIGHT IS RESERVED TO MAKE CHANGES AT OUR OPTION. 4.-AMERICAN PROJECTION IS USED UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. 5.-TOLERANCES ON… | ||
| scan0214 | Letter to Bendix Ltd. regarding the unavailability of a chassis due to urgent work on an automatic clutch control. | ||
| View original record | V2 200 Experimental Dept. Hs/Gry.5/KT. November 3rd 1933. Messrs Bendix Ltd., Tyseley, Birmingham. For the attention of Mr. Wynne. Dear Sirs, Owing to the urgency of another job on the car which we… | ||
| scan0215 | Internal request for a new spring and piston modification to fix a sluggish clutch pedal. | ||
| View original record | X 2250. To RHC. from Hs/Gry. Hs/Gry.1/KT.16.11.33. Will you please make a spring to the attached Hs.1208 as soon as possible. We need it for the vacuum assisted clutch on 19.G.IV. Will you also please… | ||
| scan0216 | Operational lag in a vacuum-operated clutch and proposing modifications. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. from Hs/Gry. (2200. Hs/Gry.11/KT:17.11.33. VACUUM OPERATED CLUTCH ON 19.G.IV. We find there is a lag in the operation of this device owing to restriction in the pipe lines and unions. Will you… | ||
| scan0217 | Letter from Bendix Limited regarding the return of a 25 HP car fitted with clutch control. | ||
| View original record | BENDIX LIMITED TYSELEY, BIRMINGHAM CABLES & TELEGRAMS: BENDIXCORP, BIRMINGHAM TELEPHONE: ACOCKS GREEN 1601-2-3-4 Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. December 9th, 1933. Attention: Mr. E.W. Hives. Dear… | ||
| scan0218 | Describing the trial and advantages of a Newton Centrifugal Clutch. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. from Hs/Gry. c. to WOr. c. to E. c. to Hy. c. to Da. c. to Hdy. X2200 Hs/Gry.9/KW.7.2.34. Newton Centrifugal Clutch. ------------------------- Hdy. and the writer tried this device on a Riley… | ||
| scan0219 | Confirming the upcoming dispatch of three Borg & Beck clutches and an enclosed pedal recommendations sheet. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Gry. from ROY. X2200 ROY7/MG17.4.34 The Borg & Beck Company advise they will be despatching shortly three - 10.A1-G clutches fitted with Driven Plate Assemblies, against our Order No.62496,… | ||
| scan0220 | Pedal recommendations for a Borg & Beck clutch system. | ||
| View original record | Borg & Beck Clutch PEDAL RECOMMENDATIONS To:- ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. Application Car Date 14th April, 1934. RELEASE BEARING ASSEMBLY OPERATING LEVER CONNECTED WITH THROWOUT FORKS PEDAL FREE ON SHAFT PULL… | ||
| scan0221 | Letter from Small & Parkes Ltd. requesting a report on 'Donflex' clutch discs supplied for testing. | ||
| View original record | ESTABLISHED 1881. CONTRACTORS TO H.M.GOVERNMENT INDIA OFFICE &c. TRADE MARK 'Don' FRICTION FABRICS SMALL & PARKES LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF 'DON' BRAKE AND CLUTCH LININGS ASBESTOS METALLIC AND FIBRE.… | ||
| scan0222 | Letter to Small & Parkes Ltd. regarding testing a replacement 'Donflex' clutch centre. | ||
| View original record | X2200 Copy to Roy. Exptl. Dept. Hs/Gry.12/KW. 23rd May, 1934. Messrs. Small & Parkes Ltd., Hendham Vale Works, MANCHESTER 9. Dear Sirs, "Donflex" Clutch. We thank you for your letter ref. AK/MB of the… | ||
| scan0223 | The specifications for a 12-inch diameter clutch with dampered sprung drive. | ||
| View original record | Sev X2200 Clutch File Long 12" Dia Clutch This clutch has a dampered sprung drive is to be set at 139 lbs ft / degree driving load 9 lbs ft damping load Allowed movement ± 2¼° [Crossed out signature:… | ||
| scan0224 | Visits to Morris and Rover to investigate clutch linings and flexible engine mountings. | ||
| View original record | X22-0 To Wor. To R. To Hy. To Ds. To EV. Hs/Rm.12/KW.12.6.34. Clutch Trouble and Flexible Engine Mounting. In view of our present difficulties on clutches we visited Coventry and Birmingham to find… | ||
| scan0225 | Visit to an experimental shop reviewing 1935 cars, transmissions, bodywork, and a Rover car clutch operation. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Ra.12/KW.14.6.34. Captain Wilkes took us all round their Experimental shop and showed us their 1935 cars, one of which was fitted with a body which had several novel features. In particular,… | ||
| scan0226 | List of specifications and particulars for a Morris cork clutch. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Gry.13/KW.14.6.34. Particulars of Cork Clutch - Morris. (1) Working coefficient of friction .192 (2) Unit pressure 19 lbs/sq.in. (3) Driven member dural .125 thick. (4) Pressure plate .4 carbon… | ||