Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| scan0001 | Use of Borg & Beck clutches versus in-house designs for Bentley, 20/25, and Wraith models. | ||
| View original record | To E. From Hs/Rm. c. to Wor. Hs/Rm.2/KW.27.2.35. Car Clutches General. We send you herewith Borg & Beck's design for fitting one of their 11" clutches to the Bentley. Actually, since a 9.6" Borg &… | ||
| scan0002 | Letter from Hudson Motor Car Company discussing the design and performance of their cork-inserted wet clutch compared to a dry clutch. | ||
| View original record | HUDSON MOTOR CAR COMPANY DETROIT, MICH., U.S.A. CABLE ADDRESS HUDSONCAR June 19, 1934 Mr. W. A. Robotham, Rolls-Royce, Limited, Derby. Dear Mr. Robotham: I am glad that you like your Terraplane, and… | ||
| scan0003 | Page 2 of a letter to Mr. Robotham regarding a fancy pedal arrangement. | ||
| View original record | Mr. Robotham - 2 - June 19, 1934 The fancy pedal arrangement is entirely for the purpose of preventing the pedals from being moved about by the engine movements. We trust the above information will… | ||
| scan0004 | To Roy requesting an order for a Borg & Beck 11A1G clutch. | ||
| View original record | Y220D To Roy. We return herewith the Borg & Beck questionnaire completed. Will you please order one 11A1G clutch with rigid centre. If they can supply one incorporating their new knife edge finger… | ||
| scan0005 | Specification sheet for the Borg & Beck Clutch, Type 11 A1-G. | ||
| View original record | X2200 SHEET 6 11 A1-G BORG & BECK SPEC'L FACING BRITISH MADE Borg & Beck Clutch SPECIFICATION TYPE 11 A1-G (UNIT TYPE) For transmitting not over 220 lbs. ft. torque, normal Passenger Car Service 154… | ||
| scan0006 | Technical drawing of a Borg & Beck clutch assembly. | ||
| View original record | Stamp Text: MOD. No. DATE PATT. No. DWG. No. REPLACED BY REPLACING 1 27-3-33 2 18-8-33 3 3-10-33 4 18-10-33 5 20-10-33 6 24-10-33 7 28-10-33 8 1-11-33 9 22-1-34 370336 16702.33.00 Drawing Text: 13… | ||
| scan0007 | Confirming receipt of a Pedal Date Sheet from Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | Hs. x2200 GRY ROY/MS1/P.1.10.34. Hs/Gry.9/KW.13.9.34. We have received from Messrs. Borg & Beck Co. Ltd., in connection with our Order No. 70493, sent in accordance with your memo as above, the… | ||
| scan0008 | Pedal recommendations and specifications for a Borg & Beck clutch system. | ||
| View original record | Borg & Beck Clutch PEDAL RECOMMENDATIONS To:— ROLLS-ROYCE Application Passenger Car Date 28th Sept., 1934 PEDAL MOVEMENTS. Movement from 1 to 2 is idle movement of the clutch pedal and is necessary to… | ||
| scan0009 | Letter from Borg & Beck Company regarding a sample clutch and test results. | ||
| View original record | Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA, 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. WORKS:… | ||
| scan0010 | Letter to The Borg & Beck Company Ltd. concerning an 11-inch clutch test. | ||
| View original record | X2200 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Gry13/KW. 14th November, 1934. The Borg & Beck Company Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. Dear Sirs, Re 11 inch Clutch. Replying to your letter of the 12th… | ||
| scan0011 | Letter from Borg & Beck requesting feedback on the performance of the 11.Al-G clutch. | ||
| View original record | Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA. 1880/1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. WORKS:… | ||
| scan0012 | Letter to The Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding the satisfactory testing of an 11' clutch. | ||
| View original record | 42200 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Gry.7/KW. 18th January, 1935. The Borg & Beck Company Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. Dear Sirs, Re 11" Clutch. We thank you for your letter of the 15th… | ||
| scan0013 | Letter to supplier Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. with questions about the fitting, balancing, and performance of clutches following tests. | ||
| View original record | x2200 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Gry.9/KW. 22nd January, 1935. The Borg & Beck Co. Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. Dear Sirs, We wrote you a few days ago telling you that so far our tests on… | ||
| scan0014 | Letter from Borg & Beck concerning clutch flywheel spigotting and bolt hole dimensions. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten top center: GRY X2200] Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM… | ||
| scan0015 | Letter from Borg & Beck Company Limited regarding clutch unit balancing, potential issues with ridges, and associated costs. | ||
| View original record | Continuation No. 2 Rolls-Royce Ltd. 25th January, 1935. In regard to the question of balance would advise that all units which leave these Works are balanced on special machines to a static balance of… | ||
| scan0016 | Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. regarding the adaptation of their 10' clutch to a standard Bentley simple disc flywheel. | ||
| View original record | X2200 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Gry.14/KW. 11th February, 1935. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Leamington, Warwickshire. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, We send you herewith a drawing of our standard… | ||
| scan0017 | Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck regarding modifications to the clutch arrangement and requesting further drawings. | ||
| View original record | Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1560-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROOK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. WORKS: Tachbrook… | ||
| scan0018 | Letter to The Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding drawings and clarification on a throw-out mechanism. | ||
| View original record | x2200 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Gry.17/KW. 13th February, 1935. The Borg & Beck Company Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your… | ||
| scan0019 | Letter from Borg & Beck Company regarding a proposed layout, confirming they will proceed and may require further drawings. | ||
| View original record | Telegrams BORGANBECK LEAMINGTON SPA. Handwritten: 6891 +2200 Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA. 1586 (4 lines). BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES Registered Office BROOK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET,… | ||
| scan0020 | Advice note for the dispatch of one rigid type driven plate, less hub. | ||
| View original record | Form E4/B 4220 BORG & BECK CO., LTD., Tachbrook Road, LEAMINGTON SPA, Warwickshire. TELEPHONE: 1550 | 1551 } LEAMINGTON. TELEGRAMS: BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON. DIRECTORS: E. B. BOUGHTON. W. EMMOTT D. T.… | ||
| scan0021 | Letter from clutch manufacturers Borg & Beck regarding a proposed clutch application and a follow-up meeting. | ||
| View original record | Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office: BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. I. WORKS: Tachbrook… | ||
| scan0022 | Letter to Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd. proposing new dates for a meeting. | ||
| View original record | x2200 Gryce to note Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.11/KW. 23rd February, 1935. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, Thank you for… | ||
| scan0023 | Letter from Borg & Beck regarding clutch proposals for a 3.5-litre Bentley chassis and a 6-cylinder engine. | ||
| View original record | BORG & BECK COMPANY Ld. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Telegrams: BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone: LEAMINGTON SPA. (880-1) Registered Office: BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. WORKS:… | ||
| scan0024 | Car clutches, proposing to standardize on Borg & Beck parts instead of developing them in-house. | ||
| View original record | 2200 To E. from Hs/Rm. c. to Wor. Hs/Rm.2/KW.27.2.35. Car Clutches General. We send you herewith Borg & Beck's design for fitting one of their 11" clutches to the Bentley. Actually, since a 9.6" Borg… | ||
| scan0025 | Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. regarding the incorporation and testing of an 11' clutch design. | ||
| View original record | x2200 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.7/KW. 27th February, 1935. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 26th February. We are… | ||
| scan0026 | Endurance test report for a Borg & Beck clutch fitted to a Buick car. | ||
| View original record | TO Hs. +2200 Hs/GWH.7/KW.5.3.35. Endurance Test of Borg & Beck Clutch. We have carried out an endurance test with the Buick Car fitted with a Borg & Beck Clutch. The test has been as follows. The car… | ||
| scan0027 | Letter from clutch manufacturers Borg & Beck regarding installation drawings for a proposed clutch application. | ||
| View original record | Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1580-1. X2200 BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W.1. WORKS:… | ||
| scan0028 | Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding the installation particulars of a proposed 10.A3 clutch and flywheel/crankshaft balancing. | ||
| View original record | Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. BORG & BECK COMPANY Lᵗᴰ. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROOK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. WORKS: Tachbrook Road, LEAMINGTON SPA,… | ||
| scan0029 | Improvement of clutches and comparing different designs. | ||
| View original record | X2200 W/S To Sgr from E. c. Wer. Hs. By. Hdy. E.1/HP.11.5.35. re Clutches. With reference to the general question of improving our clutches, we have up till now obtained a very satisfactory result… | ||
| scan0030 | Modifications to the crankshaft, bearings, and clutch to address flywheel flutter on Spectre and Wraith models. | ||
| View original record | (2) to the crankshaft and rear bearing to avoid excessive flywheel flutter. Our attention on this matter is being concentrated chiefly on the Spectre and Wraith. In the meantime we have issued an… | ||
| scan0031 | Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding a proposed 10.A3 clutch application for a Rolls-Bentley. | ||
| View original record | Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. Handwritten: X2200 Handwritten: SB Please return BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROOK… | ||
| scan0032 | The weight of the Inertia Ring for a 10' Borg & Beck clutch. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. from RHC. c. Hs/Gry. c. Hs/TD. X2200 RHC.4/MS28.3.35. RE: 10" BORG & BECK CLUTCH ON 3. B. IV. (B.9. UNIT). In connection with the above, will you please note that the weight of the Inertia… | ||
| scan0033 | Application of a Borg and Beck clutch to a Bentley with a narrow pin crankshaft. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from HDY. c. Wor. B. Hs. Da. RHC. HDY.1/HP.30.3.35. Borg and Beck Clutch. N. Sch.4435 shows the application of a Borg and Beck clutch to Borg and Beck drawing No.SK.30600/2 to the Bentley with… | ||
| scan0034 | Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. confirming a meeting appointment with Mr. Grylls. | ||
| View original record | X2200 Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. WORKS:… | ||
| scan0035 | Reported failures of rivets on the driven member of a Borg & Beck clutch, requesting a design strength comparison. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Gry. 42200 Hs/Rm.5/KW.13.4.35. Please see Design about the attached letter from Borg & Beck. We have casually heard that there have been a great many cases of the driven member breaking the… | ||
| scan0036 | Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd discussing proposed clutch applications and material specifications. | ||
| View original record | Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. WORKS: Tachbrook… | ||
| scan0037 | Letter from Borg & Beck Company Limited regarding clutch and flywheel design considerations. | ||
| View original record | Continuation No. 2 Rolls-Royce Ltd. 8th April, 1935. contained on your Drawing, reference above, that you propose to use oil supply by a central lubricating system, and in this regard take it that… | ||
| scan0038 | Potential failures of a Borg & Beck clutch and a request to ensure the company's own design is stronger. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Gry. X2200 Hs/Rm.5/KW.13.4.35. Please see Design about the attached letter from Borg & Beck. We have casually heard that there have been a great many cases of the driven member breaking the… | ||
| scan0039 | Borg and Beck clutch for a Bentley fouling the front brake compensating shaft, with a suggested modification. | ||
| View original record | K2200 D.O. C. W'ks. Mr. Us. Des. F.M.O. HDY.2/HP.8.5.35 Borg and Beck Clutch for Bentley. We find that this clutch as shown by our N. Sch.4435 fouls the front brake compensating shaft. Our suggestion… | ||
| scan0040 | Letter regarding an order for two 10.A3 clutches, discussing the supply of test plates and requesting completion of a questionnaire. | ||
| View original record | Copy for X2200 RECEIVED 10 MAY 1935 ANSR.................. TS/AMS/EA 9th May, 1935. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Nightingale Road, DERBY. Attention: Mr. H. Royce [Strikethrough] Copy for Mr. Grylls. Dear… | ||
| scan0041 | Letter from Borg & Beck Company Limited regarding the supply of clutch and gearbox components. | ||
| View original record | 2 Copy for Rolls-Royce Ltd., 9th May, 1935. Mr. Grylls that you, yourselves, will arrange to manufacture release bearing assembly together with gear box front nose extension. As advised in our letter… | ||
| scan0042 | Letter from Borg & Beck clarifying clutch assembly specifications and drawings for order 82959. | ||
| View original record | Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. X2200 BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD.. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. WORKS:… | ||
| scan0043 | Returning a data sheet for two ordered Borg & Beck clutches. | ||
| View original record | X2200 To Roy: Hs/Gry.2/KW.11.5.35. We return herewith the data sheet for the 2 Borg & Beck clutches you have just ordered to their drawing, Scheme 30604/2. Hs/Gry. | ||
| scan0044 | Letter from Borg & Beck Company confirming the details for an order of two sample 10.A3 clutches. | ||
| View original record | Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. X2200 BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. I. Works:… | ||
| scan0045 | Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck regarding order number 82959 and a 'Bentley' application questionnaire. | ||
| View original record | Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. X 1110 BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W.1. WORKS:… | ||
| scan0046 | Specification and recommendation sheet for a Borg & Beck clutch system for a Bentley 3 1/2 litre engine. | ||
| View original record | BORG & BECK CLUTCHES BORG & BECK COMPANY, LTD. BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W.1. Index MAKE OF VEHICLE ROLLS-ROYCE TYPE No. MODEL YEAR SERIAL No. Date 15.5.35 SPECIFICATION Weight Total Loaded… | ||
| scan0047 | Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. concerning the development of a larger series clutch and a clutch servo. | ||
| View original record | Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. I. WORKS: Tachbrook… | ||
| scan0048 | Letter from The Rover Company discussing various clutch centre designs. | ||
| View original record | THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. COVENTRY. ENG. [Stamp: MANAGING DIRECTOR'S OFFICE] TELEPHONE 8081 (7 LINES). TELEGRAMS: ROVER, "COVENTRY". [Handwritten: X1110] SBW:ME. June 3rd 1935 W.A. Robotham Esq., Messrs.… | ||
| scan0049 | Letter to Borg & Beck Company Ltd regarding a visit to inspect a lightened clutch assembly and the supply of Oilite Bushes. | ||
| View original record | X1110 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Gry.4/KW. 4th June, 1935. The Borg & Beck Company Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, Confirming our telephone… | ||
| scan0050 | Letter from Roper & Wreaks Ltd. regarding a flexible centre clutch plate they manufacture. | ||
| View original record | Roper & Wreaks Ltd., (EST. 1887.) ENGINEERS. COVENTRY OFFICE: Telephone: 3191 (2 lines). 21, WARWICK ROAD, COVENTRY. DIRECTORS: W. R. ALLEN. E. G. ALLEN. A. E. ALLEN. P. HEARD. PAT. 385040. HEAD… | ||
| scan0051 | Letter to Messrs. Roper & Wreaks Ltd declining an offer regarding their clutch centres. | ||
| View original record | X hio Exptl. Dept. Hs/Gry.3/KW. 7th June, 1935. Messrs. Roper & Wreaks Ltd., Oval Works, Sheffield, 1. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 3rd inst. We do not think it would be worth the… | ||
| scan0052 | Visit to the Borg & Beck factory to test two new clutch operation systems. | ||
| View original record | X1110 To E. c. to Wor. c. to Da. c. to Hdy. c. to By. c. to Bn. Hm/Gry.8/MW.8.6.35. Clutch Operation. Hdy. and the writer visited the Borg & Beck factory at Leamington and were able to try their two… | ||
| scan0053 | Test drive of a car with an automatic clutch disengagement system, noting its performance and suggesting further investigation. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Gry. &/KW. 8.6.35. On the car we tried a sweet getaway was effected in any gear at any throttle opening due to the governor characteristics of the servo device. To change gear one merely pushed… | ||
| scan0054 | Letter from Borg & Beck confirming arrangements for a mechanical servo to lighten clutch pedal operation. | ||
| View original record | Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1520-1. X1110 BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROOK HOUSE, LANSDOWN STREET, LONDON, W. 1. WORKS:… | ||
| scan0055 | Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck regarding flywheel compatibility and potential component fouling issues. | ||
| View original record | X1110 Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. I. WORKS:… | ||
| scan0056 | Installation drawing for a 10 inch A3 type clutch assembly. | ||
| View original record | TOP LEFT SECTION: 2.250" ±.005" PREFERABLE DIM. 1.125" ±.0025" .562" ±.001" 1.375" ±.0025" 2.750" ±.005" TO SUIT EXISTING THROWOUT FORK 3.375" PREFERABLE DIM 1.687" VIEW IN DIRECTION OF ARROW 'A' CASE… | ||
| scan0057 | Installation drawing for an 11-inch A3 clutch from Borg and Beck. | ||
| View original record | 8 HOLES .378"/.376" DIA: EQUALLY SPACED. C/BORE TAPPED HOLES. PLAIN PORTION OF SETSCREW TO ENTER C/BORE 1/8" AS SHOWN. RECOMMENDED BRG No S.W.F. 6205 (NOT SUPPLIED BY BORG & BECK) 1.27" +1/32 -1/32… | ||
| scan0058 | Letter from Borg & Beck Company confirming a change to an order for clutch parts following a telephone conversation. | ||
| View original record | Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W.1. WORKS: Tachbrook… | ||
| scan0059 | Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. concerning the testing and arrangement of a new clutch system, including pedal effort specifications. | ||
| View original record | X 1110 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Gry.4/KW. 19th June, 1935. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Works, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, Confirming our telephone… | ||
| scan0060 | Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck discussing mechanical servo application, a demonstration of an automatic clutch, and tests on a Bentley chassis. | ||
| View original record | X/1110 Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROOK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. WORKS:… | ||
| scan0061 | Letter from Borg & Beck concerning a proposed mechanical servo for a clutch pedal on a 40/50 HP model. | ||
| View original record | Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1 Your Ref BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. WORKS: Tachbrook Road, LEAMINGTON SPA,… | ||
| scan0062 | Drawing of a clutch pedal servo mechanism for the Phantom II. | ||
| View original record | BALL BEARING S.K.F. R7 OILITE BUSH WELD 7/8" D TUBE BRAKE PEDAL SERVO ASSISTANCE CALCULATED AT PEDAL 25 LBS ASSISTANCE AT START 5 LBS ASSISTANCE FULLY DEPRESSED. SPRING 15 WORKING COILS OF 10 S.W.G.… | ||
| scan0063 | Hand-drawn graph plotting clutch pedal effort against pedal movement for a Phantom II vehicle. | ||
| View original record | PII CLUTCH Mch 3537 Pedal Movement - Inches Pedal Effort - lbs | ||
| scan0064 | Short typed message, likely a telegram, requesting to postpone a visit. | ||
| View original record | X 1140 28.8.35. BARKER, BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. PLEASE POSTPONE VISIT UNTIL NEXT WEEK. WRITING. GRYLLS, ROYCAR. | ||
| scan0065 | Request for nine additional levers (Drawing No. Hs.2081) for Borg & Beck clutches to be fitted to experimental and sales cars. | ||
| View original record | X1100 To RHC. Hs/Std.15/KW.12.9.35. Borg & Beck Clutches - Hs.2081 Levers for same. Since we are proposing to fit twelve Borg and Beck clutches in all to experimental and Sales cars, we shall require… | ||
| scan0066 | Letter from a clutch manufacturer proposing to supply a newer, improved ventilated clutch model in place of an ordered, but now obsolescent, type. | ||
| View original record | Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. X1110 BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROOK HOUSE, LANSDOWNE STREET, LONDON, W. I. WORKS:… | ||
| scan0067 | The concluding page of a letter from Borg & Beck Company Limited requesting a meeting, with an attached sticker for the Motor Exhibition at Olympia. | ||
| View original record | Continuation No. 1. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., 20th September 1935. an opportunity of calling upon you in the near future so that this matter may be discussed in greater detail. Thanking you in… | ||
| scan0068 | Installation drawing for a 10 A6. Clutch from Borg and Beck Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 12 3/8" DIA. 11.627" / 11.623" P.C. DIA. BORG & BECK CO, LTD. LEAMINGTON SPA. PART NO 42851 BEARS UNDER ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING BRITISH PATENTS. 1874033. 375473. 244243. 385536. 292943. 385537.… | ||
| scan0069 | Installation drawing for a 10 inch A3 type clutch assembly. | ||
| View original record | NOTE:- 10" SPRING DRIVE PLATE SHOWN ABOVE & 10" RIGID DRIVE PLATE SHOWN BELOW. THE 11" SPRING DRIVE PLATE IS IDENTICAL WITH THE 10" EXCEPT FOR LENGTH OF HUB. SEE BORG & BECK DR'WG SK.30600/2. NOTE:- A… | ||
| scan0070 | Letter to The Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. regarding an order and testing of clutches. | ||
| View original record | X1110 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Gry.2/KW. 23rd September,1935. The Borg & Beck Co.Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa, For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 20th re… | ||
| scan0071 | Letter to The Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding drawings and supply of parts for an experimental Phantom clutch. | ||
| View original record | X11D Exptl. Dept. HS/Gry.2/KW. 27th September,1935. The Borg & Beck Company Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, We are sending you drawings of the driven… | ||
| scan0072 | Requesting a change in clutch specification from 10' to 11' for the 20/25 chassis. | ||
| View original record | X1110 To Roy. c. to RHC. Hs/Gry.16/KW.27.9.35. Borg & Beck Clutches. Further to our Hs/Gry.2/KW.23.9.35, in which we asked you to hold up definite instructions for the last two clutches, we should… | ||
| scan0073 | Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. discussing the potential supply of patented clutch parts or complete clutches. | ||
| View original record | Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. X1110 BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROOK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W.1. WORKS:… | ||
| scan0074 | Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. discussing the design and specifications for a clutch driven member assembly. | ||
| View original record | X1110 Exptl. Dept. Hs/GRY.11/KW. 2nd October, 1935. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 30th Sept.… | ||
| scan0075 | 10' Borg & Beck Clutch on a Large Bore Bentley. | ||
| View original record | X1110 To By. Hs/Gry.2/KW.3.10.35. 10" Borg & Beck Clutch on Large Bore Bentley. As well as the parts shown on Ex.18198, will you please have incorporated on the L.O.P. a clutch operating lever to… | ||
| scan0076 | The flywheel teeth count for large bore units fitted with Borg & Beck clutches. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X 1110 Hs/Gry.24/KW.3.10.35. Borg & Beck Clutch. We think that as we are fitting these clutches to all large bore units, the flywheel should have 118 teeth for either 20/25 or Bentley. In all… | ||
| scan0077 | Letter from a clutch manufacturer regarding the supply of incorrect driven plates and arranging for their replacement. | ||
| View original record | Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. X1110 Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W.1. WORKS:… | ||
| scan0078 | The return of three Borg & Beck clutches with incorrect driven plates. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. from RHC/WSC c. C. O/Mt. c. D/BF. RHC/WSC.3/EP.4.10.35. Flywheel & Clutch. With regard to the 3 Borg & Beck clutches recently received, these were fitted with incorrect Driven Plates having… | ||
| scan0079 | Cover memo attaching a reply from Borg & Beck Co. concerning their clutches. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Gry. c to RHC GRY ROY/MS3/P.4.10.35. BORG & BECK CLUTCHES. We wrote Messrs. Borg & Beck Co. in accordance with Hs/Gry.16/KW.27.9.35., and attach their reply, together with enclosures. We await your… | ||
| scan0080 | Confirming supply and requesting an order for Borg & Beck clutches. | ||
| View original record | X1110 To Roy. Hs/Gry.11/KW.5.10.35. Borg & Beck Clutches. Thank you for your Roy/Ms.3/P.4.10.35. As Messrs. Brog & Beck are able to supply the ventilated type clutch, will you please order 2 type… | ||
| scan0081 | Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. requesting Phantom clutch plates for testing and urging completion of a separate order. | ||
| View original record | X1110 Exptl: Dept. Hs/Gry.18/KW. 8th October, 1935. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, We should be glad to hear from you how soon… | ||
| scan0082 | Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd concerning the delivery of clutches for a Phantom chassis. | ||
| View original record | X 1140 Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD.. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W.1. WORKS:… | ||
| scan0083 | Letter from Borg & Beck about a proposed clutch cushion disc for a Phantom chassis and the performance of sample clutches. | ||
| View original record | Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. X1110 Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROOK HOUSE, LANSHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. WORKS:… | ||
| scan0084 | Query regarding the despatch of 11' clutches to Borganbeck, Leamington Spa. | ||
| View original record | X1110 21.10.35. Borganbeck, LEAMINGTON SPA. HAVE 11" CLUTCHES BEEN DESPATCHED ? GRYLLS, ROYCAR. | ||
| scan0085 | Letter to Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd. concerning invoicing for a special clutch plate. | ||
| View original record | XIII D Exptl. Dept. HS/Rm.10/KW. 29th October,1935. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, When you complete the special… | ||
| scan0086 | Letter from Borg & Beck regarding the completion and delivery of a special clutch plate for a Phantom II car. | ||
| View original record | X1110 Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROOK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. WORKS:… | ||
| scan0087 | Installation drawing for a 10 A3 clutch. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten Notes: .375/.41 3.775" 6 HOLES .3760 DIA EQUALLY SPACED. C'BORE TAPPED HOLES. PLAIN PORTION OF SETSCREW TO ENTER C'BORE & AS SHOWN. RECOMMENDED BRG. No S.K.F. 6205. (NOT SUPPLIED BY BORG &… | ||
| scan0088 | Advice note from Borg & Beck Co., Ltd. for a special driven plate with disc and woven facings. | ||
| View original record | Form E4/B BORG & BECK CO., LTD., HJB/BH Tachbrook Road, LEAMINGTON SPA, Warwickshire. To Mr. Rowbottom, Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., DERBY. X 1110 TELEPHONE: 1550 LEAMINGTON. TELEGRAMS: BORGANBECK,… | ||
| scan0089 | Specifications for the Borg & Beck Clutch. | ||
| View original record | X1110 1st November, 1935. Borg & Beck Clutch. 10.A.3 Clutch, fitted with spring cups and 9 brown 147/155 lbs. springs. Spigot location, 5 oz. ins. limit of out of balance. O/dia. of cover flange… | ||
| scan0090 | Advice note for a special driven plate from Borg & Beck Co., Ltd. | ||
| View original record | Form E4/B BORG & BECK CO., LTD., Tachbrook Road, LEAMINGTON SPA, Warwickshire. TELEPHONE: 1550 LEAMINGTON, 1551 TELEGRAMS: BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON. DIRECTORS: E. B. BOUGHTON. W. EMMOTT. D. T. BROCK.… | ||
| scan0091 | Installation drawing for an 11-inch A8 clutch. | ||
| View original record | MAIN DRAWING ANNOTATIONS: 2.250" ±.005" PREFERABLE DIM: 1.125" ±.0025" 1.375" ±.0025" 2.750" ±.005" TO SUIT EXISTING THROWOUT FORK. 3.375" PREFERABLE DIM: 1.687" VIEW IN DIRECTION OF ARROW 'A'… | ||
| scan0092 | Message to Borg & Beck in Leamington Spa regarding an urgent order for a 10' ventilated clutch. | ||
| View original record | X 1110 5.11.35. BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. PLEASE URGE 10" VENTILATED CLUTCH ORDERED TO-DAY. ROYCAR. | ||
| scan0093 | Order for a 10' Borg & Beck ventilated clutch. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. X1110 Hs/Smth.21/KW.5.11.35. Borg & Beck Clutches. Will you please order 1. Borg & Beck 10" clutch of the ventilated type, with F.F.l. facings. This to be similar to the ones they have already… | ||
| scan0094 | Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. requesting a 10 inch Ventilated Clutch with F.P.1. facings. | ||
| View original record | Exptl. Dept. HS/Smth.22/KW. 5th November, 1935. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa, Warwicks. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, Will you please send us as soon as… | ||
| scan0095 | Letter from Roper & Wreaks Ltd. regarding the fitting of DON-FLEX clutch discs and enclosing a fabric sample. | ||
| View original record | X 1110 Roper & Wreaks Ltd., (Est. 1887) ENGINEERS. HEAD OFFICE & WORKS: 'Grams : "OVAL" SHEFFIELD. Tel.: 22960 SHEFFIELD. OVAL WORKS SHEFFIELD, 1. COVENTRY OFFICE: TELEPHONE: 8191 (2 lines) 21.… | ||
| scan0096 | Page two of a letter from ROPER & WREAKS LTD. regarding DON-FLEX Discs for buses. | ||
| View original record | -2- the DON-FLEX Discs on buses, we have every reason to be confident that we can fully meet the needs of London traffic conditions. As soon as we receive the drawings kindly promised by Mr. Bailey,… | ||
| scan0097 | Cost comparison between the present Bentley clutch and a Borg & Beck clutch arrangement, outlining potential savings. | ||
| View original record | X1110 Wor. From Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.1/MA.6.11.35. When we fit the Borg & Beck clutch we are able to leave off the propeller shaft damper. As far as we can ascertain the approximate amount saved on these… | ||
| scan0098 | Letter from a clutch manufacturer confirming receipt of a telephonic request for one 10.A6-G ventilated type clutch. | ||
| View original record | Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. X1110 Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. WORKS:… | ||
| scan0099 | Request to create a new pedal spring arrangement for the Borg & Beck Clutch, referencing a previous design. | ||
| View original record | X1110 To RHC. Hs/Smth.18/KW.7.11.35. Borg & Beck Clutch. At present we do not use a pedal spring which means that the trunnion ball race is always resting against the clutch fingers and being carried… | ||
| scan0100 | Clutch slip tests performed on Porlock Hill using a Borg & Beck clutch. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. X1110 Hs/Smth.14/KW.11.11.35. Borg & Beck Clutch - Tests on Porlock Hill. 1-B-IV was taken down to Porlock for clutch slip tests. The car was fitted with a 10" Borg & Beck clutch… | ||
| scan0101 | Request to replace a burnt-out clutch on car 1-B-IV with one from car B-16. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X 1110 Hs/Smth.10/KW.11.11.35. 1-B-IV. This car is now in the shop, suffering from a burnt-out clutch. Will you please replace the clutch by the one at present on B-16, which is in the shop… | ||
| scan0102 | Letter to The Borg & Beck Clutch Co. Ltd. requesting particulars on a semi-centrifugal clutch found on a Packard car. | ||
| View original record | X1110 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rn.22/KW. 13th November, 1935. The Borg & Beck Clutch Co.Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, We have just bought a Packard car,… | ||
| scan0103 | Letter from Roper & Wreaks Ltd. and the forwarding of Bentley and Phantom III clutch blueprints. | ||
| View original record | X1110 Hs/Rm. BY/Mtn9/N.13.11.35. We attach hereto copy of letter from Messrs. Roper & Wreaks Ltd., together with blueprint referred to therein, reletive to the discussion which took place with Mr… | ||
| scan0104 | Letter from Roper & Wreaks Ltd. regarding blueprints for flexible centre clutch components. | ||
| View original record | COPY OF LETTER RECEIVED FROM ROPER & WREAKS LIMITED, 21, Warwick Road, Coventry. FJR/KJ. Messrs.Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. For the attention of Mr R.W.Harvey Bailey. Dear Sir, We thank you for your kind… | ||
| scan0105 | Drawing of a complete flexible centre clutch plate with a deflection test table. | ||
| View original record | A. B. SECTION A-B. 1 3/16" 8 3/8" DIA. 6" DIA. 3 5/16" DIA. DEFLECTION TEST Lbs. inch. Degrees. Drive. Overrun. nil 120 .30 .75 160 .10 .45 200 .05 .50 1.70 240 .05 .65 280 .10 .65 320 .05 .55 360 .05… | ||
| scan0106 | Blueprint of the 'R & W' 9 inch clutch with flexible centre. | ||
| View original record | THE 'R & W' 9" CLUTCH WITH FLEXIBLE CENTRE., 2 HOLES .25" + .002" DIA., 8 HOLES .3125" + .010" DIA., 10-125" DIA. PITCH CENTRES, 10 3/4" DIA., 5 5/8" DIA., 2 3/4" + .062", CLUTCH 'OUT' POSITION 7/16",… | ||
| scan0107 | Borg & Beck clutches specification and recommendation sheet for a vehicle with a Bentley engine. | ||
| View original record | CWH/DT BORG & BECK CLUTCHES BORG & BECK COMPANY, LTD. TACHBROOK ROAD, LEAMINGTON SPA, WARWICKSHIRE. Index No. Date 4.11.35 MAKE OF VEHICLE ROLLS ROYCE TYPE MODEL YEAR SERIAL No. SPECIFICATION Weight… | ||
| scan0108 | Specification and recommendation sheet for a clutch system from Borg & Beck. | ||
| View original record | CWH/DT BORG & BECK CLUTCHES BORG & BECK COMPANY, LTD. TACHBROOK ROAD, LEAMINGTON SPA, WARWICKSHIRE. Index No. Date 4.11.35 MAKE OF VEHICLE: ROLLS-ROYCE TYPE: MODEL: YEAR: SERIAL No.: SPECIFICATION… | ||
| scan0109 | Payment authorization for a Borg & Beck invoice for two types of clutches. | ||
| View original record | Write note to say O.K. please Hs. G/Cam/CA.49/DN.13.11.35. We have an invoice from Borg & Beck, Co. Ltd., dated the 12th. inst. details of which are shown below. If these Clutches may be paid for will… | ||
| scan0110 | Letter from Borg & Beck acknowledging an enquiry about a semi-centrifugal clutch for a Packard application. | ||
| View original record | Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. WORKS: Tachbrook… | ||
| scan0111 | Request to place an official order with Messrs. Borg & Beck for two types of clutches. | ||
| View original record | X1110 To Roy. c. to G/Cam. Hs/Rm:14/KW.18:11:35: Will you please pass an official order to Messrs. Borg & Beck for the clutches mentioned in G/Cam/CA.49/DN.13.11.35; i.e., 1. 10.A.3 Clutch, spec.… | ||
| scan0112 | Adopting and testing a Borg & Beck clutch for the Big Bore Bentley. | ||
| View original record | X1110 To BG. & WOT. c. to E. c. to Hy. c. to Mx. Borg & Beck Clutch. Big Bore Bentley. On the Big Bore Bentley we are adopting for the first time a Borg & Beck clutch. We are fitting a 10" clutch, the… | ||
| scan0113 | Summary of clutch durability tests and a proposal to fit a new clutch to the big bore 20/25 chassis. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Rm.6/KW.19.11.35. Therefore, summarising the results obtained. A clutch is a portion of a car which, if abused sufficiently, can always be destroyed; therefore it is impossible to claim… | ||
| scan0114 | The performance and testing of Borg & Beck clutches on Bentley cars. | ||
| View original record | COPY. To E. c. to Wor. c. to Da. c. to By. c. to Hdy. Hs/Gry.8/KW.16.8.35. Bentley Clutch. We now have two cars, B-23-AE and 1-B-IV, running with 10" Borg & Beck clutches fitted to a flywheel as… | ||
| scan0115 | Request to Borg & Beck Ltd for the finger ratio of the 10' and 11' clutches they supplied. | ||
| View original record | X1110 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.17/KW. 19th November,1935. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, We do not appear to have anywhere in our… | ||
| scan0116 | Comparison of clutch pedal ratios for various Bentley and Borg & Beck clutch systems. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. X 110 Hs/Smth.9/KW.19.11.35. Clutch Pedal Ratios. | | Old Std. Bentley (Fabric on Flywheel). | New Bentley N.Sch.3948 (Fabric on Plate). | 10" Borg & Beck with shortened operating lever. |… | ||
| scan0117 | Specification sheet detailing wear adjustments for two different types of Bentley clutches. | ||
| View original record | X1110 To Rm. Hs/Smth.15/KW.20.11.35. Wear Adjustments on Bentley Clutches. | | Standard Bentley N.Sch.3948 | 10" B. & B. with 3.000" Operating Lever | |---|---|---| | | Pedal Move't. | Corresp. Fabric… | ||
| scan0118 | Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck regarding clutch specifications. | ||
| View original record | Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. I. WORKS: Tachbrook… | ||
| scan0119 | Letter to The Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding drawing SK.30604/2 and trunnion movement. | ||
| View original record | X1110 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.27/KW. 21st November,1935. The Borg & Beck Company Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa; For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, On your drawing SK.30604/2, you show the… | ||
| scan0120 | Letter from a clutch manufacturer advising that the semi-centrifugal clutch fitted to the Packard car is of the Long type. | ||
| View original record | C.E. Smith X1110 Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1.… | ||
| scan0121 | Letter from a clutch manufacturer regarding wear allowance and adjustment for a clutch mechanism. | ||
| View original record | Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. I. WORKS: Tachbrook… | ||
| scan0122 | Wear adjustment limits of the Borg & Beck clutch on a Bentley model. | ||
| View original record | To By: E* X1110 Hs/Smth.28/KW.25.11.35. Borg & Beck Clutch on Bentley. The present standard clutch has the same thickness of linings as the Borg & Beck, but we allow 50% more wear on our clutch than… | ||
| scan0123 | Rubber-faced stop for a Borg and Beck clutch pedal on a Bentley. | ||
| View original record | X1110 BY. C.E. Hs. Ds. RHG. HDY-1/HP.22.11.35. Borg and Beck Clutch - Bentley. We send herewith N.Sch.4699 which shows a rubber faced stop for the pedal of this clutch to be attached to the existing… | ||
| scan0124 | Bentley clutch tests conducted on Porlock Hill, comparing wear between R.R. and Borg & Beck clutch types. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. X1110 Hs/FD.21/KW.25.11.35. Bentley Clutch Tests on Porlock Hill. We have carried out a series of tests on the above hill to determine the amount of clutch wear on the R.R. and Borg & Beck… | ||
| scan0125 | Recurring clutch failures on Bentley cars and the potential solution of fitting a Borg & Beck clutch. | ||
| View original record | W/S - C. c. to Hd. X1110 Hs/Rn.35/KW.25.11.35. Clutch Failures on Bentleys. We see from the Quarterly Complaint list that a considerable amount of trouble is being experienced with Bentley clutches.… | ||
| scan0126 | Advice note from Borg & Beck Co., Ltd. for a dispatched Special Driven Plate. | ||
| View original record | Form E4/B BORG & BECK CO., LTD., X111D Tachbrook Road, LEAMINGTON SPA, Warwickshire. HJB/MH To Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. TELEPHONE : 1550 LEAMINGTON. TELEGRAMS : BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON.… | ||
| scan0127 | Cost breakdown for Ph.III Clutch centre plates for experimental and production orders. | ||
| View original record | X 1110 2nd Dec. 1935. Ph.III Clutch. Approximate cost of Borg & Beck centre plates, similar to the one delivered by Mr. Barker on 28.11.35 - (1) For odd Experimental Orders. Crimping Tool (for one… | ||
| scan0128 | Requesting the manufacture of a more suitable pedal spring for a Borg & Beck clutch as the current one is too highly loaded. | ||
| View original record | X1116 To RHC. Hs/Smth.6/KW.3.12.35. Pedal Spring for Borg & Beck Clutch. The spring on 1-B-IV is too highly loaded in the initial position and the rating is too high. Will you please make us a spring… | ||
| scan0129 | Invoices from Borg & Beck Co. Ltd for special driven plates and tools. | ||
| View original record | Hs. 1 C 6x G/Cam/CA.28/KI.5.12.35. We have three invoices from Borg & Beck Co.Ltd. on which we are charged £3/1/6d. each for two Special Driven Plates plus £3/4/6d. part cost of tools. These plates… | ||
| scan0130 | Request to place an order with Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. for two special clutch driven plates. | ||
| View original record | Roy. c. to G/Cam. X 110 Hs/Rm.23/KW.6.12.35. G/Cam/CA.28/KI.5.12.35. Will you please pass an order to the Borg & Beck Co.Ltd. for two Special Clutch Driven Plates at £3. 1. 6d. each, plus £3. 4. 6d.… | ||
| scan0131 | Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. about modifications to a Phantom clutch centre plate, spring loading, and pedal pressure. | ||
| View original record | X 1110 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.16/KW. 7th December,1935. Messrs.Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa, Warwicks. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, Confirming the writer's visit to… | ||
| scan0132 | Clutch failures on Bentley cars, comparing the cost and features of Borg & Beck versus Rolls-Royce clutches. | ||
| View original record | X 110 W/S - H. Hs/Rm.12/KW.7.12.35. Clutch Failures on Bentley Cars. Referring to H.10/H.3.12.35, the clutch referred to in the second paragraph of Hs/Rm.35/KW. 25.11.35. is a Borg & Beck. The Borg &… | ||
| scan0133 | Correspondence from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding a driven plate and pressure plate spring load. | ||
| View original record | LE Smith x1110 Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1.… | ||
| scan0134 | Advice note from Borg & Beck Co., Ltd. for a returned driven plate assembly. | ||
| View original record | Form F. 6/B. BORG & BECK Co., LTD., SERVICE DEPT., TACHBROOK ROAD, LEAMINGTON SPA. WARWICKSHIRE. WORKS & SERVICE TACHBROOK ROAD, LEAMINGTON SPA WARWICKSHIRE TELEPHONE LEAMINGTON SPA 1550 (1551)… | ||
| scan0135 | Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding a 13.5 inch driven disc assembly and its testing. | ||
| View original record | BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Telegrams BORGANBECK; LEAMINGTON SPA. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. WORKS: Tachbrook Road, LEAMINGTON SPA,… | ||
| scan0136 | Follow-up letter from Borg & Beck Company regarding a plate with moulded type friction facings and associated trials. | ||
| View original record | Continuation No. 1. Messrs.Rolls-Royce Ltd. 12.12.35. --------------------- returned to you yesterday but same to be fitted with moulded type friction facings. In the meantime, we shall be very… | ||
| scan0137 | Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. requesting a specific Bentley clutch and reporting a fault with a Phantom centre plate. | ||
| View original record | X1110 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.29/KW. 13th December, 1935 Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, Will you please let us have one Bentley 10"… | ||
| scan0138 | Request to place an official order for a 10' ventilated clutch from Messrs. Borg & Beck. | ||
| View original record | X1110 To Roy. Hs/Smth.30/KW.13.12.35. Will you please pass an official order to Messrs. Borg & Beck for one of their 10" ventilated clutches, as per the details given in our letter of to-day's date,… | ||
| scan0139 | Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. confirming the despatch of a 10' Spring Type Driven Plate Assembly. | ||
| View original record | Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. X1116 BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. WORKS!… | ||
| scan0140 | Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck regarding clutch supply and troubleshooting for a Phantom III car. | ||
| View original record | Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. WORKS: Tachbrook… | ||
| scan0141 | Advice note from Borg & Beck Co., Ltd. for a Driven Plate Assembly. | ||
| View original record | Form E4/B BORG & BECK CO., LTD., Tachbrook Road, LEAMINGTON SPA, Warwickshire. TELEPHONE: 1550 1551 LEAMINGTON. TELEGRAMS: BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON. DIRECTORS: E. B. BOUGHTON. W. EMMOTT. D. T. BROCK.… | ||
| scan0142 | Advice note from Borg & Beck Co., Ltd. for a dispatched driven plate assembly. | ||
| View original record | Form E4/B BORG & BECK CO., LTD., X1116 Tachbrook Road, LEAMINGTON SPA, Warwickshire. TELEPHONE: 1550 1551 LEAMINGTON. TELEGRAMS: BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON. DIRECTORS: E. B. BOUGHTON, W. EMMOTT, D. T.… | ||
| scan0143 | To Roy requesting a covering order for a Bentley Clutch centre plate ordered from Borg & Beck. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. X110 Hs/Smth.8/KW.14.12.35. We have to-day ordered by 'phone from Borg & Beck - 1 complete Centre Plate for a 10" Bentley Clutch. Will you please issue a covering order. Hs/Smth. | ||
| scan0144 | Requesting clarification on the specific make of clutch mentioned in a previous communication. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. from Sg. re Clutches. Sg7/E16.12.35 Referring to the Hs/Gr. memo. circulated under Hs/Rm.3/KW.9.12.35 I should be glad of information as to what particular make of clutch is referred to… | ||
| scan0145 | Confirming receipt and attachment of a letter and blueprint from Messrs. Roper & Wreaks Ltd. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm. BY/Mtn15/N.16.12.35. LR Smith X110 We attach hereto copy of letter received from Messrs.Roper & Wreaks Ltd., with the blueprint they refer to. We have acknowledged receipt of the letter and… | ||
| scan0146 | Letter from Roper & Wreaks Ltd discussing a clutch proposal for a 3½ L. Bentley. | ||
| View original record | COPY OF LETTER RECEIVED FROM :- ROPER & WREAKS LIMITED, 21, Warwick Road, Coventry. FJH/KJ.R. BY/Mtn43/N. 14th.December 1935. Messrs.Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. Dear Sir, ATTENTION OF R.W.HARVEY BAILEY… | ||
| scan0147 | Preliminary layout of a 'R&W' 10 inch clutch for a 3 1/2 Litre Bentley. | ||
| View original record | PRELIMINARY LAYOUT OF 'R&W' 10" CLUTCH FOR 3½L. BENTLEY. ROPER & WREAKS LTD, OVAL WORKS, SHEFFIELD 1. 9·12·35. C.41. | ||
| scan0148 | Installation drawing for clutch type 11A6. | ||
| View original record | TITLE BLOCK: BORG AND BECK CO. LTD. LEAMINGTON SPA. ENGLAND. DESCRIPTION: INSTALLATION. CLUTCH TYPE 11A6. PART NO. 43050/2 No. OFF PER SET: 1 DRAWN: CPU 20-6-35 TRACED: CHECKED: PASSED: DATE ISSUED:… | ||
| scan0149 | Letter from Borg & Beck regarding the production of a special 13 1/2 inch plate for a Phantom application. | ||
| View original record | Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. x1110 Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. WORKS:… | ||
| scan0150 | Photograph of a fractured Borg & Beck clutch pressure plate after a test. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: X1110 Embossed on plate: BORG & BECK CO. LTD. LEAMINGTON SPA, ENG. PAT. NO. Text on label: TEL. 1580 CL.12/35 BORG & BECK CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE AFTER 25 HOURS TEST IN THE RA... 36 PKGS. &… | ||
| scan0151 | Clutch shudder caused by oil getting onto the fabrics of Borg & Beck clutches. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. XGE 1110 Hs/Rm.16/KW.17.12.35. Oil on Clutches. We have recently had considerable trouble with clutch shudder due to oil getting on the fabrics. The material we are using on the Borg & Beck… | ||
| scan0152 | Letter from Borg & Beck regarding the 11.A6 clutch application for a 25-HP vehicle, referencing drawings and previous orders. | ||
| View original record | Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. I. YOUR REF BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. WORKS: Tachbrook Road, LEAMINGTON SPA,… | ||
| scan0153 | Recommendations for the fitting of an 11' Borg & Beck clutch to a 20/25 model, detailing required modifications and parts. | ||
| View original record | To By: c. to E. X1110 Hs/Smth.12/KW.17.12.35. 11" Borg & Beck Clutch on 20/25. Our recommendations for the above are that the flywheel should be to Ex.20150 and the 1st motion shaft to Ex.20185.… | ||
| scan0154 | Instructing an order to be placed with Borg & Beck for a Phantom driven plate and to reline another plate. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. X1110 Hs/Smth.11/KW.17.12.35. Will you please pass an order to Borg & Beck for the following - (a) 1 Phantom driven plate similar to No. 3 recently supplied by them, but with VM-20 facings.… | ||
| scan0155 | Advice note from Borg & Beck Co., Ltd. regarding the dispatch of clutch components. | ||
| View original record | Form E4/B BORG & BECK CO., LTD., Tachbrook Road, LEAMINGTON SPA, Warwickshire. TELEPHONE: 1550 LEAMINGTON. 1551 LEAMINGTON. TELEGRAMS: BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON. DIRECTORS: E. B. BOUGHTON. W. EMMOTT. D.… | ||
| scan0156 | Official order for 20/25 HP clutches. | ||
| View original record | X1110 To Roy. Hs/Smth.11/KW.18.12.35. 20/25 HP. Clutches. Will you please pass an official order to Borg & Beck for the following goods - 2 off 11" Clutches, non-ventilated type 11-A-3 1 off 11"… | ||
| scan0157 | Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. concerning clutch applications and production. | ||
| View original record | X1110 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.22/KW. 18th December, 1935. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr . Barker. Dear Sirs, We enclose herewith the Questionnaire Form… | ||
| scan0158 | Borg & Beck clutches specification sheet for a vehicle. | ||
| View original record | BORG & BECK CLUTCHES BORG & BECK COMPANY, LTD. TACHBROOK ROAD, LEAMINGTON SPA, WARWICKSHIRE. Index No. Date MAKE OF VEHICLE: Rolls-Royce MODEL: 20/25 HP. YEAR: TYPE: SERIAL No.: SPECIFICATION Weight… | ||
| scan0159 | Clutch suppliers Borg & Beck and Long, and a licensing agreement for Long products. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. from Hs/Rm. X110 Hs/Rm.5/KW.19.12.35. Clutches. Replying to Sg.7/E.16.12.35. Borg & Beck are the Company in America who produce all the smaller touring car clutches: Long produce the clutches… | ||
| scan0160 | Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd discussing the application of an 11' clutch for the 20/25 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | X1110 Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. WORKS:… | ||
| scan0161 | Letter from Borg & Beck Company Limited regarding clutch balancing, flywheel locating pegs, and production timelines. | ||
| View original record | Continuation No. 1. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd. 19.12.35 balancing is by locating from the reamed bolt holes which perhaps you would be agreeable to accept for initial supplies, pending completion of… | ||
| scan0162 | Clutch specification and recommendation sheet for the 20/25HP model. | ||
| View original record | BORG & BECK CLUTCHES BORG & BECK COMPANY, LTD. TACHBROOK ROAD, LEAMINGTON SPA, WARWICKSHIRE. Index No. Date 19.12.35 MAKE OF VEHICLE ROLLS-ROYCE MODEL 20/25HP YEAR TYPE SERIAL No. SPECIFICATION Weight… | ||
| scan0163 | Pedal recommendations for a Borg & Beck Clutch for the 20/25 HP application. | ||
| View original record | IMO Borg & Beck Clutch PEDAL RECOMMENDATIONS To: - MESSRS. ROLLS-ROYCE Application 20/25 HP Date 19th December 1935 Diagram Labels: RELEASE BEARING ASSEMBLY OPERATING LEVER CONNECTED WITH THROWOUT… | ||
| scan0164 | Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. concerning clutch installation, balancing, and material specifications. | ||
| View original record | X1110 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.14/KW. 21st December, 1935. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, We are much obliged for your letter of the… | ||
| scan0165 | Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding a 13 1/8' driven plate assembly. | ||
| View original record | Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. X1110 Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W.1. WORKS:… | ||
| scan0166 | Spring chart for thrust and damper components. | ||
| View original record | TABLE OF SPRING DATA COLUMN HEADERS: Clutch Size, Th. No., Part No., Spring Pressure (lbs), Color Identity, Inserted HGT, Free HGT, Outside Dia., Wire Gauge SECTION 1 Clutch Size: 8-1/2" Th. No.: 3082… | ||
| scan0167 | Two invoices from Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. for payment approval. | ||
| View original record | LL Smith. Are these O.K.? Rm. Hs. X/110 G/Cam/CA.24/JM.31.12.35. We have two invoices from Borg & Beck Co. Ltd., dated 14th. and 18th. instant, details of which are shown below. If these invoices are… | ||