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Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck regarding arrangements for an 11' clutch modification on the 25-HP model.
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Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. I. Your Ref HS/Smth.14/KW. X1110. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. WORKS: Tachbrook…
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Requesting to book a spring driven clutch plate, collected from Borg & Beck's works, into the workshop.
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To RHC/CEP. X110 Hs/Smth.5/JH.1.1.36. Will you please arrange to book into the works the spring driven clutch plate as per the attached advice note. This was collected by Hs/Smth from Borg & Beck's…
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Advice note from Borg & Beck Co., Ltd. for a special 13 3/8' driven plate.
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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.…
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Advice note from Borg & Beck Co., Ltd. for a special 13 1/4' driven plate.
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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.…
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Request to determine the Brinell tensile strength and composition of a bit of a clutch pressure plate.
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X1110 Hl. Hs/Smth.6/JH.1.1.36. Will you please determine the Brinell tensile strength and, as far as possible, the composition of the bit of clutch pressure plate, we hand we herewith. Hs/Smth.
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To book in a spring driven clutch plate collected from Borg & Beck's works.
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X1110 To RHC/CEP. Hs/Smth.5/JH.1.1.36. Will you please arrange to book into the works the spring driven clutch plate as per the attached advice note. This was collected by Hs/Smth from Borg & Beck's…
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Performance of the 11' Borg & Beck clutch on the 20/25 HP model and recommending against its immediate production.
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X1110 To E. & By. c. to Wor. Hs/Rm.S/KW.2.1.36. Big Bore 20/25 HP. Clutches. As a result of further experience on the 11" Borg & Beck clutch on the 20/25, we have decided we are not yet ready to go…
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Order for Bentley clutches and modifications to a driven plate.
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To Roy. x/12 Hs/Smth.2/JH.2.1.36. Bentley Clutches. (1) Will you please order from Borg & Beck 4 clutches as under:- 1 off 10" A-6 to take 178 lbs/ft. torque. 1 " 10" A-6 to take 206 lbs/ft. " 1 " 10"…
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Confirming that a driven plate assembly and clutch parts have been ordered.
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X1110 to G/Cam. c. to Roy. Hs/Smth.6/JH.3.1.36. Re G/Cam/CA.24/JM.31.12.35. Will you please note that all goods concerned have been ordered from Roy. in the following memos:- 1 41132 Driven Plate…
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Letter to Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd. confirming modifications to clutches, including balancing pressure plates and replacing springs.
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X140 Hs/Rm.17/KW. Exptl. Dept. 3rd January, 1936. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. Dear Sirs, This is to confirm our conversation with your Mr. Barker of yesterday, that you…
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Endurance testing and spring specifications for the 10' Borg & Beck clutch on a Bentley.
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X1100 To E. H. By. c.c. to Roy. Hs/Rm.16/KW.3.1.36. 10" Borg & Beck Clutch for the Bentley. The high speed endurance we have carried out on the test bed has indicated that it is important that the…
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Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. confirming the fabrication of specific clutch assemblies and driven plates.
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Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. WORKS: Tachbrook Road, LEAMINGTON SPA,…
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Letter from Borg & Beck Company Limited regarding the urgent dispatch of two outstanding 11' clutch assemblies.
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Continuation No. 1. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd. 3.1.36 Finally, there are two 11" clutches outstanding against your previous instructions i.e., 1 ... 11.A3 to specification BB.252 1 ... 11.A6 " " BB.316…
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Official order to modify a Phantom III clutch driven plate.
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X1110 To Roy. Hs/Smth.2/JH.4.1.36. Ph. III Will you please pass an official order to Messrs Borg & Beck, for the following work:- Modify PhIII clutch driven plate No.3 to have U-slots and moulded…
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Letter to Messrs Borg & Beck, Ltd. regarding the modification of Ph.III plates.
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Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.S/JH. 4th January, 1936. Messrs Borg & Beck, Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr Barker. Dear Sirs, We are instructing our despatch office to send you…
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Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd regarding the balancing and production of clutches.
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Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. X1110 BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. I. WORKS:…
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Experiments on Phantom III clutches, comparing various plate designs and materials.
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To E & By. c. to WCr. c. to Mx. K110 Hs/Smth.2/EW.S.1.36. Phantom III Clutches. We have been proceeding with experiments on Ph.III clutch jagger. The most satisfactory centre plate we have had up to…
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The performance of a Borg & Beck clutch plate, detailing issues and proposing modifications.
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-2- Hs/Smth.2/RW.5.1.36. The best Borg & Beck plate tried up to date has .048" cushioning (Bentley has .030"), and .018" run out, leaving .022" actual separation. This plate has woven F.F.L. facings…
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Letter from a clutch manufacturer regarding the supply, modification, and dispatch of various clutch plates and assemblies.
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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:…
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Suggesting an alternative pull-off spring for the Borg & Beck clutch on a Bentley pedal.
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To By. c. to E. X 1110 Hs/Smth.17/KW.6.1.36. Borg & Beck Clutch on Bentley Pedal Pull-off Spring. We have tried spring FB.2107 whichis instructed for production, but consider it too heavy. If not too…
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Request to Leonard Williams & Co. Ltd. for a 12' diameter Long clutch from a 12-cylinder Packard for experimental purposes.
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X1110 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Gry.7/KW. 6th January, 1936. Messrs. Leonard Williams & Co.Ltd., Great West Road, Brentford. Dear Sirs, We are anxious to obtain for experimental purposes a 12" diameter Long…
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Borg & Beck clutch failures for Bentley during endurance testing.
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X 1110 To E. c.c. to WcP. c.c. to By. c.c. to Hdy. c.c. to RK. Hs/Smth.RD/KW.6.1.36. Borg & Beck Clutch for Bentley. Broken Pressure Plates. We have had two failures of 10" Borg & Beck clutches. Both…
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The development and testing of Borg & Beck clutches, including balancing methods and spring performance.
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-2- We have discussed the matter with Borg & Beck and we find that their method of balancing is to balance the pressure plate alone, then to assemble and balance the complete clutch by drilling…
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Standardization and spring specifications for the clutch on large bore cars.
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-3- Hs/Smth.RO/KM.6.1.36. When the question of standardisation of the clutch on large bore cars arose 3 months ago, Borg & Beck strongly recommended that we should increase the spring poundage,…
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Photograph showing a fractured clutch pressure plate after a vibrating rig test.
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Handwritten on file: X1110 Text on label: Borg & Beck BL4/CATT. 16/12/38 36/21/DS BORG & BECK CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE AFTER 95 HOURS VIBRATING RIG. TEST 120 MINS. @ 4800 R.P.M. WITH STD. DAMPERS 120…
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Internal request to place an official order with Messrs. Borg & Beck for a Phantom III driven plate.
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To Roy. X1110 Hs/Smth.21/KW.8.1.36. Phantom III. Will you please pass an official order to Messrs. Borg & Beck for :- One 13 1/2" Driven Plate of the "Compound Cushion" type, lined with Hyco material.…
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Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. regarding the development, testing, and material specifications for various clutches.
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X110 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.20/KW. 8th January, 1936. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letters of the 4th and…
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Letter confirming specifications for a 13 1/2 inch plate, discussing the preference for Hyco facings over moulded facings.
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-2- Hs/Smhh.20/KW.8.1.36. In your letter of the 6th you confirm that you are making us a 13½" plate with improved cushioning, but specify moulded facings. We are anxious to have Hyco facings if…
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Inquiry to Borg & Beck Ltd regarding the balancing of clutches.
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X 1160 Exptl. Dept. HS/Smth.10/JH. 9th January, 1936. Messrs Borg & Beck Ltd. Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr Barker. Dear Sirs, Will you please let us know whether or not the…
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Letter from Borg & Beck discussing the chemical and physical analysis of a Phantom III clutch pressure plate.
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Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Registered Office BROOK HOUSE, LANSHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. Your Ref BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. WORKS: Tachbrook Road, LEAMINGTON SPA,…
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Laboratory report from Borg & Beck Co. Limited analysing the composition of a clutch plate.
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COPY BORG & BECK CO.LIMITED. LABORATORY REPORT NO: M.64. Description. Portion of Clutch Plate as used by Messrs.Rolls-Royce. Date.6th.Jan.1936. The above Pressure Plate has been analysed as below and…
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Quotation from Leonard Williams & Co. Ltd. for a clutch assembly for a 12-cylinder Packard.
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LEONARD WILLIAMS & CO. LTD. DIRECTORS: LEONARD WILLIAMS (CHAIRMAN) THE EARL OF MACCLESFIELD ARTHUR WILLIAM STANTON J.P. R. P. DENMAN FREDERICK STATHAM TOWLE SOLE CONCESSIONNAIRES FOR BRITISH ISLES…
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Mechanical Test Report for a Cast Iron Clutch Pressure Plate.
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X110 BTB- Mechanical Test Report. R.283. To Hs/Smth. HL2/AG.9.1.36. Laboratory. CAST IRON CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE. (your ref: Hs/Smth.6/JH.1.1.36.) Brinell Hardness Tests on Friction Face. H 10/3000 =…
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Order for clutch springs for a 20/25 HP model.
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To Roy. X1110 Hs/Smth.22/KW.10.1.36. 20/25 HP. Will you please order from Messrs. Borg and Beck 2 sets of 105-115 lb. (green) clutch springs for their 11" clutch. These were ordered verbally by 'phone…
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Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck concerning production clutches, proposed modifications, and ongoing tests.
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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. I. WORKS:…
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Continuation letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd regarding tensile strength and 'Hyco' facings.
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Continuation No. 1. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd. 10.1.36 yesterday will prove interesting, inasmuch as the maximum tensile is considerably below that which we were led to understand was obtainable. We…
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Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck regarding the dispatch of clutch assemblies and suggested modifications.
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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…
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Specification sheet for standard 10-spline shaft and hub dimensions.
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BORG AND BECK CO. LTD. LEAMINGTON SPA. ENGLAND. SALES DEPARTMENT All Dimensions ± .005 Unless Otherwise Stated. All Corners Free From Fraise 10 SPLINE SHAFT DIMENSIONS 10 SPLINE HUB DIMENSIONS TABLE…
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Letter to The Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. regarding the return and modification of an 11A3 clutch.
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X1110 Hs/Smth.12/MA. 14th January, 1936. The Borg & Beck Co.Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. For the attention of Mr.H.T.Barker. Dear Sir, Confirming our telephone conversation, we…
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Requesting an 11' Borg & Beck clutch be sent to the manufacturer for modification.
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X1110 To RHC. Hs/Smth.4/JH.14.1.36. 11" Borg & Beck. Clutch. We have an 11 A-3 type Borg & Beck clutch in the stores. Will you please send this to Borg & Beck to have weaker springs fitted. They…
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Letter from a clutch manufacturer about rebuilding an 11.A3 clutch and troubleshooting a failed 11' clutch on a test bed.
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Telegraphs BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W.1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. WORKS: Tachbrook Road, LEAMINGTON SPA,…
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Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding an order for clutch springs and proposing a new order for the associated work.
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Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. L.L.Smith X110 Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROOK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. I.…
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To cancel a previous order for special clutch springs and issue a new order.
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To Roy. X110 Hs/Smth. 9/JH.15.1.36: Borg & Beck. Re Hs/Smth.22/KW.10.1.36., in which we asked you to order 2 sets of special clutch springs. In view of later developments will you please cancel this…
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Method for locating and fixing 10-inch Borg & Beck clutches on Bentley flywheels.
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To RHC. X1110 Hs/Smth.2/JH.16.1.36. 10" Borg & Beck Clutches on Bentley. The method of locating and fixing the clutches on the flywheels is to be somewhat different on the production cars from what…
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Letter to Messrs. Leonard Williams & Co. Ltd., regarding the supply of a 12' clutch for a 12-cylinder Packard car.
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X110 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Gry.16/KW. 16th January, 1936. Messrs. Leonard Williams & Co.Ltd., Great West Road, Brentford, Middlesex. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 8th inst., with reference…
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Chemical analysis report for a Clutch Pressure Plate.
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To Hs/Smth. C C Smith HL6/AG.16.1.36. X (1110) Laboratory. Report No. L4024. Re: Clutch Pressure Plate. (ref: Hs/Smth6/JH.1.1.36) Analysis: Graphite .. 2.98% Combined Carbon .. 0.35% Titanium .. 0.04%…
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Micro-examination report on a clutch pressure plate made by Borg & Beck.
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R Le Smith Micro-Examination Report. M.1107. To Hs/Smth. HL2/AG.15.1.36. Laboratory. Re: Clutch Pressure Plate made by Borg & Beck. Off Type 10 - A6 Clutch. Herewith copies of photomicrographs Nos.…
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Laboratory photomicrograph showing a material's structure at 100 diameters magnification.
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R.R. 403 (10m) (92117-1-10-35) J.H., Ltd. ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. LABORATORY. PHOTOMICROGRAPH No. A.1361 MAGNIFICATION: 100 DIAMETERS. M1107 (ph. A1361-2)
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Photomicrograph showing a material's microstructure at 150 diameters magnification.
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R.R. 403 (10m) (92117-1-10-35) J.H., Ltd. ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. LABORATORY. PHOTOMICROGRAPH No. A 1362 MAGNIFICATION: 150 DIAMETERS. M-1107 Ph A1361-2
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Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding clutch components and drawings for a Phantom III chassis.
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U 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. I.…
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Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. concerning the manufacture of a Long type clutch driven member.
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XII D Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.14/KW. 17th January, 1936. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, I wonder whether you could give me the…
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Telegram received by telephone regarding the dispatch of a driven plate and clutch.
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ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. X1110 TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received: 17 JAN 1936 3.30 By: FS Date: 17/1/36 To: Roycar from: Leamington Spa 3.9.18 Driven plate and 11.9.31 clutch sent passenger…
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Instructing modifications to an 11' A-6 type clutch being returned to supplier Borg & Beck.
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X1110 To Roy. Hs/Smth.1/JH.20.1.36. We are today returning to Borg & Beck, a new 11" A-6 type clutch. Will you please pass an order for the following work to be done. (1) Fit weak (green) springs. (2)…
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Requesting the return of a Borg & Beck clutch for rebalancing and spring modification.
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X1110 To RHC. Hs/Smth.2/JH.20.1.36; There is a new 11-A-6 type Borg & Beck clutch in the stores. Will you please return this to Borg & Beck. We are asking them to rebalance it and to fit it with…
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Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. concerning the modification and testing of various clutches.
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X110 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.21/KW. 21st January, 1936. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, Many thanks for the modified 11" Clutch and…
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Request to measure the flatness and cushioning of Borg & Beck driven plates for the Phantom III.
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To RHC. X1110 Hs/Smth.1/KW.23.1.36. Borg & Beck Driven Plates for Ph.III. There are 2 of these in the shop waiting to be fitted to cars. Will you please measure for us the amount of "run out" on these…
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Request for a 6' length of 3/4' S.82 bar for the Borg & Beck Co. to manufacture bolts.
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To D/BP. c. to G/Mt. X 1110 Hs/Smth.17/KW.24.1.36. Will you please let us have a 6' length of 3/4" bar in S.82 material. This is to hand to a representative of the Borg & Beck Co., who is to make us…
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Advice note from Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. for the despatch of clutches to the Experimental Department.
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Form E4/B BORG & BECK CO., LTD., TELEPHONE: 1550 LEAMINGTON. 1551 LEAMINGTON. TELEGRAMS: BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON. DIRECTORS: E. B. BOUGHTON. W. EMMOTT. D. T. BROCK. HJB/MH Tachbrook Road, LEAMINGTON…
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Advice note for a 10 A3 clutch, complete to specification with special eyebolts.
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Form E4/B BORG & BECK CO., LTD., TELEPHONE: 1550 LEAMINGTON, 1551 LEAMINGTON. TELEGRAMS: BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON. DIRECTORS: E. B. BOUGHTON. W. EMMOTT. D. T. BROCK. HJB/MH Tachbrook Road, LEAMINGTON…
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Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. enclosing a print for a Splined Arbors Drive Plate Runout Test.
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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:…
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Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck confirming the rebuilding of a clutch assembly.
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Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA. 1550-1. X1110 Le Smith BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W.1.…
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Requesting an order for the rebuilding and modification of 10A6 and 11A6 type clutches by Borg & Beck.
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To Roy. X1110 Hs/Smth.3/KW.28.1.36. Mr. Barker of Borg & Beck took a damaged 10A6 type clutch away with him after a visit here yesterday. They are to rebuild the clutch, using eyebolts in S.82…
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Requesting an arbor for balancing and checking Borg & Beck driven plates for the Phantom III.
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To By. X1110 Hs/Smth.2/KW.28.1.36. Borg & Beck Driven Plates for Ph.III. Will you please make an arbor to Borg & Beck drawing CG.77 attached, but with splines to take our Ph.III driven plate hubs.…
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Letter from Borg & Beck regarding the testing of a 10 inch clutch, safety margins, and flywheel flutter.
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Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. X110 BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. WORKS:…
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To book in a clutch from Borg and Beck Co. Ltd. for fitting on a Bentley engine.
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To D/BP. From HS/AM. c. G/Lt. c. Roy/MS. c. HS/JWS X1110 Hs/AM.1/BC.29.1.36. O/54307. Will you please arrange to book in from Borg and Beck Co. Ltd., Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, under advice note…
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Request to order a 13 3/4 inch clutch driven member for a Phantom III from Borg & Beck.
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X1110. To Roy. Hs/Smth.1/JH.31.1.36: Phantom III. Will you please order from Borg & Beck one 13¾" clutch driven member to their specification Ex.44. Hs/Smth.
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Letter to The Borg & Beck Clutch Co. Ltd. concerning the delivery and specification of a clutch plate.
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X 111.D Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.25/KW. 31st January, 1936. The Borg & Beck Clutch Co.Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. Dear Sirs, Further to our telephone conversation of this afternoon, we beg to…
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Internal expense claim memo for lunch and teas.
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X 1130 To Wor. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.27/KW.31.1.36. Expenses. 14.1.36. Lunch, Ricardo, Banks, Wd. Rm. £1. 5. 9d. 23.1.36. Teas, London. 4. 6d. £1. 10. 3d. Hs/Rm.
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Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd regarding the despatch of a Phantom III Driven Plate.
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Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. K1110 BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES.. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W.1. WORKS:…
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Covering order for a 20/25 HP model clutch.
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To Roy. X1110 Hs/Smth.11/JH.3.2.36. 20/25 H.P. Will you please pass a covering order for the following clutch ordered today by telephone. One 11-A-3 type clutch with green thrust springs, moulded…
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Invoice for two clutches from Borg & Beck Co. Ltd.
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GRH (Handwritten) Smith Mean correct (Handwritten) Hs. Copy to Roy G/Cam/CA.33/DW.3.2.36. We have an invoice from the Borg & Beck Co.Ltd, dated 24th ulto., details of which are shown below. They say…
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Advice note from Borg & Beck Co., Ltd. regarding the dispatch of one modified 11 A3-G clutch.
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Form E4/B BORG & BECK CO., LTD., Tachbrook Road, LEAMINGTON SPA, Warwickshire. TELEPHONE: 1550 LEAMINGTON. TELEGRAMS: BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON. DIRECTORS: E. B. BOUGHTON. W. EMMOTT. D. T. BROCK. HJB/MH…
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Completion of an order for Borg & Beck and A-6 clutches.
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To Roy. c. to G/Cam. Hs/Smth.6/KW.5.2.36. G/Cam/CA.33/DW.3.2.36. The two Borg & Beck clutches referred to in the abovementioned memo. are part of the order for four clutches which we requested you to…
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Test report on the D.W.S. Hydraulic Jacks system, detailing clearance issues and jack/release times.
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X1166 To S. c. to Sg. c. to Nor. c. to Ry. c. to Ex. Hm/Dwg.2/AH.5.2.36. D.W.S. Hydraulic Jacks - J2-EX. We have now tested out the above system and report as follows :- Maximum tyre ground clearance…
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Issues with jacks, brackets, gland leaks, and a hydraulic pump.
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-2- Hs/Dwg.2/KW.5.2.36. Jack & Brackets. At present the front jacks are so fitted that it is impossible to remove them without firstly removing either the wings or the cross member to which the jacks…
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Issues with the release valve, clutch, and pump, including a decision to use a hand pump on the first 50 chassis.
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-3- Ha/Dwg.2/LV.5.2.36. (2) Release valve sticks in closed position due to the expansion of the rubber gland (which is moulded to the valve stem) against the valve guide. Under these conditions the…
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Weight breakdown for the components of the D.W.S. Jacking System.
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Hs/Dwg.2/KW.5.2.36. Weight of D.W.S. Jacking System. Jacks. lbs. ozs. Total lbs. ozs. 2 Front at 6 7 1/2 12 15 2 Rear at 5 3 1/2 10 7 Jack Brackets. 2 Front at 3 6 6 12 2 Rear at 2 8 5 0 Fluid…
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Requesting an order for a 20/25 HP model 11.A.3 type clutch from Borg & Beck with specific components.
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X1110 To Roy. Hs/Smth.14/JH.5.2.36. 20/25 H.P. Will you please order from Borg & Beck one 11.A.3 type clutch with. (a) Green thrust springs. (b) Red damper springs. (c) Moulded facings. (d) Eyebolts…
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Letter to Messrs Borg & Beck regarding the return and modification of 10.A.3 clutches and an order for a new 11.A.3 clutch.
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X110 Exptl. Dpet. HS/Smth.17/JH. 5th Febuary 1936. Messrs Borg & Beck, Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, Confirming the visit of the writer to…
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To book in a clutch collected from Borg and Beck.
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To D/BP. c. to G/Mt. c. to Roy/Ms. X1110 Hs/Smth.5/JH.5.2.36. O/No. 54305. Will you please arrange to book in from Borg and Beck, under advice note 15322:- 1 11.A.3. clutch as instructed in memo, to…
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Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd concerning the manufacturing rights and supply of 'Long' type clutch plates.
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Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. X1110 BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. WORKS:…
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Measurement diagram of Borg & Beck driven plates to EX. 44.
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Top Diagram: .031, .030, .029, .032, .030, .028, .030, .031, .030, .029, .028, .029 +.001, -.001, .000, +.001, +.001, .000 .000, -.002, +.001, -.001, -.001, -.003 Bottom Diagram: .032, .030, .029,…
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Design changes to the 11' Borg and Beck clutch for the 25-30 HP model.
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PY. c. Er. Hs. Da. RHG. Hs/Rm. GRY X1110 E/HDY.1/HP.5.2.36. 11" Borg and Beck Clutch - 25-30 HP. We send herewith N.Sch.4752 which shows:- (1) The clutch operating shaft moved back .125" to give more…
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Further failures of Borg & Beck clutches during high-speed endurance testing, focusing on eyebolt issues and vibratory movements.
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X1110 To E. & By. c. to Wor. c. to Da. c. to Hdy. c. to Mx. HS/Smth.10/KW.5.2.36. Borg & Beck Clutches. Further to Hs/Smth.20/KW.6.1.36. Since issuing the above report we have had two further failures…
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Investigation into the failure of Borg & Beck eyebolts and discussions on strengthening them.
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-2- Ha/Smth.10/KM.5.2.36. Borg & Beck roll the threads on their eyebolts. Under the microscope the threads appear to have a very poor profile and show folding over of the metal in several places. The…
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Log of failures for Borg & Beck clutches.
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FAILURES OF BORG & BECK CLUTCHES. no 27 Date | Type | Unit | Bed | Time of Failure | Type of Failure | Remarks 16.12.35. | 10A3 | B-14 | K-10 | Within 95 hours | Pressure plate broken (See…
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Photograph showing examples of failed eye-bolts from Borg & Beck clutches.
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BORG & BECK CLUTCHES EYE-BOLT FAILURES.
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Tests conducted on a Borg & Beck clutch to determine the cause of lever bolt breakages.
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X1110 P c. to By. c. to Da. c. to Hdy. c. to Hs/Rm. FILE ONLY Tests on Borg & Beck Clutch to find reason for Lever Bolts Breaking. Tests Carried out on 3-B-IV - 11" Borg & Beck Clutch. The breaking of…
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Hairpin spring and clutch bolt fatigue with proposed design changes.
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-2- Hs/GWH.4/KW.5.2.36. We assume that the hairpin springs are set in a period at this speed, andtogether with the natural tendency of the clutch fingers to fling outwards, cause a period of vibration…
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Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck regarding the design and materials for clutch components.
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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:…
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Request to despatch a Ph.III clutch hub to Messrs. Borg & Beck for a new compound cushion plate trial.
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X1110 To RHC. Hs/Smhh23/KW.7.2.36. Will you please arrange to despatch to Messrs. Borg & Beck one hub for Ph.III clutch driven member, drilled and with sufficient rivets for attaching the plate. This…
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Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. requesting performance data and characteristics for a semi-centrifugal clutch.
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X1110 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.11/KW. 10th February, 1936. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa, For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, We understood on the occasion of our last…
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Tests on different thrust springs for the Borg & Beck clutch on the 25/30 HP model.
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To H. c. to By. c. to Da. c. to Hdy. X110 Ha/Smth.3/KW.11.2.36. Borg & Beck Clutch for 25/30 HP. The thrust springs at present specified for the 11" clutch for 25/30 HP. are of 130 lbs. load and are…
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Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding progress and technical data for a 'Long type Clutch'.
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Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. X110 BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. WORKS:…
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Sending two types of clutches to Messrs Borg & Beck for modifications.
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To Roy. c. to G/Mt. c. to D/BP. X110 Hs/Smth.15/JH.11.2.36. We are sending into the Stores a broken 11-A-6 type clutch and also an 11-A-3. clutch. These are to be dispatched to Messrs Borg & Beck,…
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Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. regarding the return and rebuilding of an 11A6 and an 11A3 clutch.
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Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.17/KW. 11th February, 1936. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, We are returning to you an 11A6 clutch which…
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Recommending an amendment to the 25/30 HP clutch specification based on prolonged testing.
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X1110 To E. & Ry. c. to Da. c. to Hdy. HS/Smth.14/RW.12.2.36. 25/30 HP. Clutch. Further to Hs/Smth.9/RW.11.2.36, we have now run a prolonged test on the weaker springs in London traffic and have…
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Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck confirming the urgent rebuilding of returned clutches.
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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…
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Dispatch of clutches to Borg & Beck for modifications under order number 54307.
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To Roy. c. to G/Mt. c. to D/BP. X1110 Hs/Smth.3/JH.13.2.36. Clutches - Order No. 54307. We are sending into the Stores one 10-A-6, and one 10-A-3 clutch together with one driven plate. These should be…
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Letter to Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. regarding the modification and return of clutch components.
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Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.7/KW. 13th February, 1936. The Borg & Beck Co.Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letters of the 11th and 12th…
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Road test report on a Borg & Beck Clutch to determine the cause of bolt breakages.
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To E. c. to Da. c. to Hdy. c. to Hs. X1110 Hs/GWH.1/KW.13.2.36. 3-B-IV. Borg & Beck Clutch. We have after measuring the fling out of the bolts, running the engine stationary, carried out tests on the…
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Letter to The Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. confirming a specification change for 11' production clutches and providing test feedback.
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X111D Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.9/KW. 13th February, 1936. The Borg & Beck Co.Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, Confirming our telephone conversation with…
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Instruction to despatch two types of clutches to Borg & Beck Limited for modification.
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SMITH X1110 G/Mt. [crossed out] c. to D/DP. [crossed out] c. to Ha/Smth. ROY/MS.9/FS. 13th Feby 1936. Please despatch carriage paid to:- Messrs. Borg & Beck Limited., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa,…
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Identifying a Borg & Beck clutch plate for the 34-EX car.
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To Mx. c. to RHC. X110 Hs/Smth.9/KW.14.2.36. 34-EX. The clutch plate we handed to you for this car is identified as :- Borg & Beck 13½" Driven Plate No.8, to their specification X.44. Hs/Smth.
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Listing different Borg & Beck Ph.III clutch driven plates and their corresponding reference numbers and specifications.
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X1110 To RHC. Hs/Smth.5/JH.14.2.36. Borg & Beck Ph.III Clutch Plates. The various Borg & Beck clutch driven plates which we have used in Ph.III have been given reference Nos., and we give them…
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Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck regarding the construction and dispatch of a driven plate with an oil slinger.
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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…
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Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. acknowledging the return of clutch parts for modification.
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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…
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Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding a clutch specification for a 20/25-HP application.
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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:…
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Specification and recommendation sheet for a Borg & Beck clutch.
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IMO BORG & BECK CLUTCHES BORG & BECK COMPANY, LTD. TACHBROOK ROAD, LEAMINGTON SPA, WARWICKSHIRE. Index No. Date 14.2.36 MAKE OF VEHICLE ROLLS ROYCE TYPE MODEL 20/25HP YEAR SERIAL No. SPECIFICATION…
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Order for a driven plate from Borg & Beck.
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To Roy, Hs/Smth.2/JH.15.2.36. Order No. 54305. Will you please pass an order to Borg & Beck for:- 1 11" driven plate with moulded facings, yellow damper spring and oil slinger. This was unofficially…
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Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. concerning a revised specification BB.252, an oil slinger, and an 11 inch plate.
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X11.0 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.5/KW. 15th February, 1936. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. Dear Sirs, We are in receipt of your letters of yesterday's date, and of…
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Despatch note for clutch parts to be sent to Messrs. Borg & Beck Limited for modifications.
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X 1110 G/Mt. c. to D/HP. c. to Hs/Smth. ROY/MS.1/FS. 17th Feb. 1936. o/54307. Please despatch carriage paid to:- Messrs. Borg & Beck Limited., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa, Warwicks. One type 10-A-6…
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Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. concerning the testing, modification and supply of clutch components.
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XIII D Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.8/KW. 17th February, 1936. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, We should be glad to have the 11A3 type…
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Letter requesting recommendations for the design of a clutch housing suitable for a ventilated clutch.
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-2- Hs/Smth.8/KW.17.2.36. We shall also be interested to have your recommendations for the design of a clutch housing suitable for a ventilated clutch. Yours faithfully, FOR ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED.
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Road test report on a lightened Borg & Beck clutch after 266 miles in London traffic.
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To E. c. to Da. c. to Hdy. c. to Wor. c. to Hs. X110 Ha/GWH.2/KW.18.2.36. 21-0-IV. Tests in London Traffic with lightened type Borg & Beck Clutch - 266 miles. Load on clutch pedal to depress - 37 lbs,…
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The testing and specification of Phantom III clutch plates.
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X 1110 To E. & By. c. to Wor. c. to Da. c. to Hdy. c. to Mx. c. to Roy. Hs/Smth.14/KW.18.2.36. Phantom III Clutch. There is very little further to report on this subject since the issue of…
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Specifications for the 25/30 HP clutch.
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To E. & By. X1110 Hs/Smth.6/KW.19.2.36. 25/30 HP. Clutches. We send you herewith for your records copies of Borg & Beck's specification No. BB.252, dated 14.2.36, covering the clutch we propose to use…
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Advice note from Borg & Beck for a rectified A6 cover assembly.
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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…
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Arranging to book a modified Borg & Beck type 10A6 clutch for a Bentley into the Works.
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X110 To G/Mt. c. to D/BP. c. to Roy/Ms. Hs/Smth.11/KW.19.2.36. Bentley Clutch. Will you please arrange to book into the Works - One Borg & Beck type 10A6 Clutch. This clutch has been delivered by Borg…
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Letter to Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd. confirming points discussed regarding clutch components and modifications.
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X 11 D Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.11/KW. 20th February, 1936. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Rd., Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, Confirming your visit to our Works…
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Letter concerning clutch plate balance, outstanding orders, and methods for marking engine timing positions.
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-2- Hs/Smth.11/KW.20.2.36. (5) You have promised to look into the question of obtaining better balance in the 13 1/2" plates than hitherto. None of the plates which you have supplied us with have been…
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Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck regarding an oil slinger drawing and plate modifications.
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Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Ll Smith XIII O Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W.1.…
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Letter from Borg & Beck Company Limited regarding component specifications and manufacturing processes for clutch parts.
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Continuation No. 1. Messrs.Rolls-Royce Ltd. (3) We agree to hold the poundage of the green thrust springs within the limits of 110 - 115 lbs. (4) We should be pleased if you would urge forward the…
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Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding tests on a model 11' clutch and a proposal for a ventilated clutch housing.
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Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Ll. Smith X111D Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROOK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1.…
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To Roy attaching a copy of a requested document.
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To Roy. Hs/Smth.9/JH.24.2.36. Attached herewith as requested a copy of Hs/Smth.14/KW.18.2.36. Hs/Smth.
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Specification document for a C-16 unit clutch.
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To RHC. X1110 Hs/Smth.2/KW.25.2.36. 22-G-V. C-16 Unit. Specification for Clutch. (1) 11A3 Borg & Beck clutch No.26. This is to standard production specification BB.252, with green thrust springs,…
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Recommendations for making and protecting engine timing markings on Borg & Beck clutches.
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To By. c. to E. XHD Borg & Beck Clutches. Further to our conversation of a few days ago regarding the engine timing markings on Borg & Beck clutches, we wrote to the makers asking for their…
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Letter from a clutch manufacturer regarding a delay in re-building clutch cover assemblies due to material supply.
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Telephone BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. WORKS: Tachbrook Road, LEAMINGTON SPA.…
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Dispatch of clutch parts to Borg & Beck Ltd. and requesting modifications.
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X170 To G/Mt. c. to D/BP. c. to Roy/Ms. Hs/Smth.10/KW.27.2.36. We are sending into the stores the following goods, which should be despatched to Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington…
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Letter to a supplier regarding modifications and returns of clutch assemblies.
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Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.9/KW. 27th February, 1936. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, We are now in receipt of the 11A6 and 10A3…
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Letter to The Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding engine timing marks, friction plate balance, and steel supply for clutches.
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XIII D Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.16/KW. 28th February, 1936. The Borg & Beck Company Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the…
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Despatch note for various clutch parts to be sent to Borg & Beck Limited in Leamington Spa.
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Rm X1110 G/MS. c. to D/BP. c. to Hs/Smth. ROY/MS.3/FS. 2nd March 1936. Please despatch carriage paid to:- Messrs. Borg & Beck Limited., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa, Warwicks. 1. 10-A3 type Clutch.…
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Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck regarding the balance of 13.5 inch diameter friction plates.
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Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Ll Smith X111D Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROOK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1.…
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Two oil slingers being sent to The Borg & Beek Company.
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To Roy/Ms. c. to G/Mt. c. to D/BP. Hs/Smth.9/KW.3.3.36. Slingers. We are sending into the stores two Oil sent to - These are our property, and should be The Borg & Beek Company, Tachbrook Road,…
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Letter to The Borg & Beck Company regarding the despatch of two finished oil slingers.
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X110. Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.S/KW. 3rd March, 1936. The Borg & Beck Company, Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, We have now finished two oil slingers in steel…
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Technical memo addressing issues with seat adjustment, clutch life, oil consumption, and engine pinking/detonation.
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X 1110 To Sg. from Rm. c. to WCR. c. to E. c. to By. c. to IV. Replying to Sg.9/4.2.36. - in X 204 The objection to sliding the seat back by means of the Leveroll fixing seems to be that it is not…
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Experimental brake development to reduce squeaking and increase consistency.
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-2- Hm/Rm.7/KW.5.5.36. Brakes. We have an experimental development which promises to reduce squeaking and increase consistency. A report on this is being circulated. Hm/Rm.
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Letter to Durion Ltd. regarding the chromium plating of a clutch driven plate for wear testing.
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Exptl. Dept. HS/Smth.6/JH. 3rd. March, 1936. Messrs. Durion Ltd., 10, Parsons Green, Fulham, LONDON.S.W.6. For the attention of Capt. V.H.Baker. Dear Sirs, We are sending to you under separate cover a…
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Internal order request for chromium plating a clutch driven plate.
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To Roy. X1110 Hs/Smth.7/JH.3.3.36. Order No.54305. Will you please pass an order to Durion Ltd., 10, Parsons Green, Fulham, London, S.W.6. for chromium plating a clutch driven plate as per our letter,…
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Sending a clutch driven plate for chromium plating to Messrs. Durion Ltd.
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X 1110 To D/BP. c. to G/Mt. Hs/Smth.8/KW.4.3.36. We are sending into the Stores for despatch to - Messrs. Durion Ltd., 10, Parson's Green, Fulham, LONDON, S.W.6, 1. Clutch Driven Plate for chromium…
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Despatch note for 2 oil slingers to be fixed on to plates for Messrs. Borg & Beck Limited.
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X1110 o/Mt. (crossed out) c. to D/DP. (crossed out) c. to Hs/Smth. ROY/MS.14/FS. 4th March 1936. Please despatch carriage paid to:- Messrs. Borg & Beck Limited., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa,…
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Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. acknowledging an order for clutch plates and oil slingers.
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Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. X11D BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. I. WORKS:…
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Letter from Durion Limited confirming the receipt of a clutch driven plate for chromium plating.
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TELEPHONE: FULHAM 2964 X1110. DURION LIMITED ELECTRO-CHEMICAL ENGINEERS DIRECTORS: CAPTAIN V. H. BAKER. M.C., A.F.C. (CHAIRMAN) FRANCIS FRANCIS G. N. BIDDLES N. L. S. HAY (MANAGING) Le Smith' OFFICE &…
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Scheme for a clutch operating linkage with cantilever pedals for a Bentley, comparing modifications with the 25/30 model.
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X1110 CE Smith BY. c. E.Hs. De. HHC. Hs/Rm. Clutch Operating Linkage Cantilever Pedals. Bentley. We send herewith N.Sch.4776 which shows our suggestion for the above. This scheme requires the…
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Modifications for the pedal shaft, clutch pedal, compression rod, and frame stiffener.
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(sheet 2) E/HDY.1/HP.10.3.36. We show the ball jointed outer support for the pedal shaft as on N.Sch.4350, which can also be used on the 25-30 in due course. A downward stop for the clutch pedal…
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Despatch of a 10' clutch driven plate to Messrs. Borg and Beck Ltd. for modification.
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To Roy. c. to G/Mt. c. to D/BP. X1110 Hs/Smth.4/KW.16.3.36. We are sending into the Stores one 10" Clutch Driven Plate, for despatch to Messrs. Borg and Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. Will…
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Letter to The Borg & Beck Clutch Company Ltd. regarding trials and specifications for clutch plates.
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Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.3/KW. 16th March, 1936. The Borg & Beck Clutch Company Ltd., Tachbrook Rd., Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, We are in receipt of the two special driven…
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To Roy about ordering a Phantom III clutch plate from supplier Borg & Beck.
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X1110 To Roy. Hs/Smth.18/KW.16.3.36. Phantom III Clutch. Will you please pass an order to Messrs. Borg & Beck for a standard production type 13½" clutch plate. We have asked them to use one of the…
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Letter to The Borg & Beck Clutch Co. Ltd. requesting a 10 1/2' driven plate for production cars.
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Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.17/A.W. 16th March, 1936. The Borg & Beck Clutch Co.Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, Will you please let us have one complete 10…
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Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd regarding a special 13.5-inch driven plate with Hyco friction facings for a Phantom III application.
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Lt Smith X110 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.…
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Graphs showing spring deflection test results for three different Borg and Beck clutch discs.
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BORG AND BECK CLUTCH TESTS DIA OF DISCS 10" RAD OF MEASURING ARM 3.000" SPRING DEFLECTION TESTS. Top Graph: DISC N°4 Y-Axis: DEFLN - INS - Values: .050, .100, .150, .200 X-Axis: LOAD - LBS-FT. Values:…
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Graphs showing the results of spring deflection tests for three different clutch discs.
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BORG AND BECK CLUTCH TESTS. SPRING DEFLECTION TESTS. DIA OF DISCS 11". RAD OF MEASURING ARM 3". DEFLN - INS. LOAD - LBS-FT. DISC Nº27. DISC A 11. DISC B 11.
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Letter from Borg & Beck concerning clutch plate materials, specifications, and friction characteristics.
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Le Smith X111D 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.…
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Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd confirming a meeting to discuss production supplies of 11' clutches.
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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. I. WORKS:…
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The return of faulty Borg & Beck clutches due to a bad finish.
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To Sft/JMW. c. to G/Mt. X1110 Hs/Smth.17/KW.20.3.36. Borg & Beck Clutches. Will you please note that the representative of Borg & Beck visited the Works this afternoon and took away with him 2. 10"…
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Outlining modifications for Borg & Beck clutch assemblies and a driven plate.
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To Roy. c.c. to G/Mt. c.c. to D/EP. K-1110 Hs/Smth.18/KW.20.3.36. Borg & Beck Clutches. The representative of Borg & Beck, who visited the Works this afternoon, has taken away with him the following…
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Production finish issues found on Borg & Beck clutches.
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To By. & Sft. c. to Roy. X110 Hs/S.th.1/KW.23.3.36. Borg & Beck Clutches. Mr. Barker of Borg & Beck was here yesterday and we showed him examples of what we consider bad finish on some of the…
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Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck regarding the finish and appearance of clutch units.
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---Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. X110 Le Smith Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. I.…
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Continuation sheet of a letter from Borg & Beck Company Limited concerning the withholding of clutch deliveries and discussing additional costs.
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Continuation No. 1. Messrs.Rolls-Royce Ltd., 23.3.36. From the above you will appreciate that we are withholding further deliveries of clutches until we have received your comments in connection with…
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Letter from a clutch manufacturer regarding the repair and modification of clutch assemblies and driven plates.
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Telegrams: BORGANBECH, LEAMINGTON SPA. Handwritten: X110 Le Smith Telephone: LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET,…
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The despatch of a driven plate and hub to Borg & Beck Ltd., and placing an order for related work.
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X1110 To Roy. c. to G/Mt. c. to D/BP. Hs/Smth.11/KW.24.3.36. We are sending into the Stores one 13½" driven plate and one driven plate hub. These should be despatched to Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd.,…
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Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. concerning testing and sourcing materials for driven plates.
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Exptl.Dept. Hs/Smth.10/KW. 24th March, 1936. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Rd., Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, Confirming our telephone conversation of this morning,…
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Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck regarding the modification of driven plates.
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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…
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Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding the manufacture of special driven plates.
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Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. L. Smith X 1110 Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. I.…
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Instruction to fit a production Borg & Beck clutch, stamped No.14, to a B-16 unit for 5-B-IV.
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X 1110 To RHC. Hs/Smth.2/KW.26.3.36. B-16 Unit for 5-B-IV. Will you please fit a production Borg & Beck clutch to this unit. It should be stamped No.14. We should like driven plate No. 14A fitting.…
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Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding the despatch of two special 13.5' driven plates.
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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…
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Request to book in and assess two 11-inch Borg & Beck clutches for the 25/30 HP model.
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To C/Mt. c. to D/FP. c. to Roy/Ms. c. to Sft/JMM. X1110 Hs/Smth. 9/JH. 27.3.36. 11" Borg & Beck Clutches for 25/30 HP. Will you please arrange to book into the works :- 2 11-A-3 clutches complete to…
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Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. providing feedback on the finish of two 11' sample clutches.
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X110 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.25/KW. 27th March, 1936. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Rd., Leamington Spa, Warwicks. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, Confirming our telephone conversation…
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Letter regarding the possibility of obtaining 'Hyco' in England and acknowledging receipt of plates.
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-2- Hs/Smth.25/KW.27.3.36. We were very interested to hear that there is a possibility of obtaining Hyco in England and shall look forward to further information on this point. We thank you for the…
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The investigation of clutch jagger issues in a Phantom III model.
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To E. c. to Wor. c. to By. c. to Da. c. to Hdy. c. to Mx. c. to RHC. X1110 Hs/Smth./KW.30.3.36. Ph.III Clutch Jaggers. We have not yet got a satisfactory clutch for Ph.III. 32-EX is now on the road…
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Clutch performance, tests, and the friction material used.
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-2- Ha/Smth.3/KW.30.3.36. The present position is that one clutch has given continuous satisfaction on the Ph.III, that is the Long plate fitted to 35-KX now demonstrating. We believe that the virtue…
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Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding sample clutches and manufacturing adjustments.
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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…
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Letter regarding an error in hub assemblies, arrangements for Hyco friction fabric, and Bentley clutches.
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Continuation No. 1. Messrs.Rolls-Royce Ltd., 30.3.36. This error was of course not discovered until the hubs had been assembled to the driven discs, and when we were preparing for the final trueing…
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Letter from Borg & Beck Company Limited regarding charges for stripping and re-building clutches and a request for additional parts.
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Continuation No. 2. Messrs.Rolls-Royce., 30.3.36. We find upon checking further into this matter that it was necessary for us to strip and re-build in a similar way a further total of 41 clutches…
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Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. concerning paint finish on clutches and faulty machining on driven plate hubs.
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X1110 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.12/KW. Your Ref: TS/HBT/CC. 1st April, 1936. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, 30th ult. We thank you for…
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Letter discussing clutch material testing, issues with a faulty plate, and excessive wear on 10' and 11' clutches.
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-2- We note your remarks regarding Hyco and the possibility of obtaining it in this country. We are anxious to test a sample of this material, but meanwhile please be advised that we have tested a…
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Sending a Phantom III clutch driven plate and facings to be refaced with Ferodo material by Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd.
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V110 To Roy. c. to G/Mt. c. to D/BP. Hs/Smth.9/KW.1.4.36. Phantom III Clutch. We are sending into the stores one 13 1/2" clutch driven plate (ref. No.5) and one set of 1 1/2" facings in "Ferodo No.6"…
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Letter from a clutch manufacturer regarding the supply, machining faults, and material testing of clutch components.
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Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. X1110 BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. I. WORKS:…
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Letter from Borg & Beck Company Limited regarding the production and testing of a 10.A3 clutch.
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Continuation No. 1. Rolls-Royce Ltd., 2.4.36. With reference to the concluding paragraph of your letter, you will recall that following our discussion during the last visit of the writer to your Works…
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Order to Borg and Beck Ltd. for a modified 10A3 Bentley Clutch.
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To Roy. X 1110 Hs/Smth.15/KW.3.4.36. Bentley Clutch. Will you please pass an order to Borg and Beck Ltd. for :- 1. 10A3 Clutch, to standard specification, but with cover thickened up in the locality…
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Letter to Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd. concerning issues with production clutches and progress on a new clutch design.
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X111D Exptl. Dept. Ha/Smth.14/KW. 3rd April, 1936. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Rd., Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, We are in receipt of your letter of the 2nd…
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Faults found in sample 11' Borg and Beck clutches for the 25/30 HP model.
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X 1110 H L Smith BY c.Hs/Smth. - from Sft. Sft.1/MW.3.4.36. 11" Borg and Beck Clutches for 25/30 HP. With reference to memo. Hs/Smthl/KW.23.3.36. and the two sample clutches you handed to us the other…
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Letter to supplier Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd. regarding an order for a clutch assembly and a plate with specific lining material.
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X1110 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.17/KW. 6th April, 1936. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Rd., Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, We have to-day passed you an order for one…
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Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. discussing an out-of-round issue with an 11-inch clutch.
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Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. X1110 BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD.. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. WORKS:…
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Letter from Borg & Beck Company Limited regarding a proposed works visit, countersink depth, and the disassembly of a sample 10.A3 clutch.
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Continuation No. 1. Messrs.Rolls-Royce Ltd., 6.4.36. We think that it would be to our mutual advantage for you to visit our Works, together with either your Mr.Swift or Scott, so that this and other…
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The procurement of a specific Bentley clutch from supplier Messrs. Borg & Beck.
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To Roy. X 1110 Hs/Smith.14/JH. 6.4.36. Bentley Clutch. Will you please obtain from Messrs. Borg & Beck :- One 10-A-3 clutch to specification BB.242, but with red thrust springs and less driven plate.…
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Material defects in a clutch centre and proposing a change from nickel steel to carbon steel.
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X110 BY/TWD. c. Rm. c. E. c. Sft. c. Sft/Mr. Clay. LC Smith I agree with By. Rm BY6/W.6.4.36. We are not satisfied with the clutch centre to which the flexible steel…
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Advice note from Borg & Beck Co., Ltd. for a rectified 13 1/4 inch Driven Plate Assembly.
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Form F. 6/B. X1110 BORG & BECK Co., LTD., SERVICE DEPT., TACHBROOK ROAD, LEAMINGTON SPA. WARWICKSHIRE. WORKS & SERVICE TACHBROOK ROAD, LEAMINGTON SPA WARWICKSHIRE TELEPHONE LEAMINGTON SPA 1550 1551…
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Cover note for an attached letter sent to Borg & Beck concerning their clutches.
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x1110 To By. c. to Sft. Hs/Smth.17/KW.8.4.36. Borg & Beck Clutches. We attach herewith a copy of a letter we have sent to Borg & Beck, which is self-explanatory. Hs/Smth. Att: Hs/Smth.16/KW.8.4.36.
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Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. concerning the 'out of roundness' of clutch covers and its impact on flywheel assembly balance.
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Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.16/KW. 8th April, 1936. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, Confirming the visit of Mr. Scott and the writer to…
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Letter discussing issues with clutch assembly roundness and potential distortion.
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-2- Hs/Smth.16/KW.8.4.36. However, after trying one or two of the clutches at your Works and discussing the matter with our charge-hand over the clutch assembly, we are inclined to regard the clutch…
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Requesting to book a 13 3/4 inch driven plate from Borg & Beck into the works.
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X1110 To G/Mt. c. to D/BF. Hs/Smth. 5/JH. 8.4.36. Borg & Beck. Will you please arrange to book into the Works, 1 13 3/4" driven plate under advice note S. 8350 ( our order No. 14222). This was…
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Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck regarding visits to discuss clutch finish and an alignment jig.
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Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Ll Smith X1110 Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. I.…
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Requesting to book a 10A3 type Borg & Beck clutch with a reinforced cover into the Works.
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X1110 To G/Mt. c. to D/BP. c. to Roy/Ms. Hs/Smth.27/KW.15.4.36. Bentley Clutch. Will you please arrange to book into the Works one 10A3 type Borg & Beck clutch with reinforced cover. This was left by…
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Advice note from Borg & Beck Co., Ltd. for a modified 10 A3 clutch.
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Form E4/B BORG & BECK CO., LTD., Tachbrook Road, LEAMINGTON SPA, Warwickshire. TELEPHONE: 1550 LEAMINGTON. TELEGRAMS: BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON. DIRECTORS: E. B. BOUGHTON, W. EMMOTT, D. T. BROCK.…
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Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. urging the supply of a 10' Clutch assembly with red thrust springs.
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XIII/D Hs/Smth.21/KW. Exptl. Dept. 16th April, 1936. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Rd., Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, This is just to remind you to urge the 10"…
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Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. confirming the despatch of a 10' clutch.
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Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA, 1550-1. X1110 BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. WORKS:…
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Letter from a clutch manufacturer regarding the dispatch and additional costs for three pressure plates.
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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…
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Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. concerning the fabrication and dispatch of two special 13 1/2' driven plates.
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Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. BORG & BECK COMPANY Lᵀᴰ. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. WORKS: Tachbrook Road, LEAMINGTON SPA.…
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Requesting a confirmatory order be passed to Borg & Beck for two Phantom III clutch driven plates.
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X1110 To Roy. Hs/Smth.12/KW.9.5.36. Phantom III Clutch. Will you please pass to Borg & Beck a confirmatory order for two 13 1/2" driven plates, one having all the horse-shoe slots on the inner radius…
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Required modifications to the appearance of the Borg and Beck clutch pressure plate casting.
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Hs/Rm. X1110 E.1/HP.11.5.36. re Borg and Beck Clutch. Referring to the points raised with regard to the appearance of the pressure plate at the last conference with Sg, I am assuming that you will…
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Return of three loaned pressure plates to Borg & Beck.
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To G/Mt. c. c. to D/BP. X1110 Hs/Smth.12/KW.12.5.36. Borg & Beck. We are sending into the stores three pressure plates which should be despatch to Messrs. Borg and Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Road,…
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Letter to The Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding the quality and return of various clutch components.
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X1110 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.10/KW. 12th May, 1936. The Borg & Beck Company Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letters of the 7th and…
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Page two of a typed letter urgently requesting 10' plates lined with 'No.6' material.
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-2- Hs/Smth.10/KW.12.5.36. Will you please let us have the 10" plates lined with "No.6" material as soon as possible. We are needing one or two of them urgently. Yours faithfully, FOR ROLLS-ROYCE…
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Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. concerning clutch issues on the Phantom III and 10 inch clutches.
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X110 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.11/KW. 13th May,1936. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, We do not seem to be yet out of trouble with…
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Letter from Borg & Beck confirming the dispatch of a special 13.5' driven plate for a Phantom III application.
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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…
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Copy advice note from Borg & Beck Co., Ltd. for a despatched service gauge plate.
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FORM 15 BORG & BECK Co., LTD., SERVICE DEPT., TACHBROOK ROAD, LEAMINGTON SPA, WARWICKSHIRE. WORKS & SERVICE TACHBROOK ROAD, LEAMINGTON SPA WARWICKSHIRE TELEPHONE LEAMINGTON SPA 1550 / 1551 TELEGRAMS…
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Advice note from Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. for a special 13 1/2' driven plate.
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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 HJB/MH…
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Test of new Phantom III clutch driven plates with a modified U-slot design suggested by Borg & Beck.
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To Mx. c. to Sft/Sct. X1110 Hs/Smth.14/KW.15.5.36. Phantom III Clutches. We have arranged with Sft/Sct. to hand to you two Ph.III clutch driven plates which are standard except for having specially…
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The cause and resolution of 'jagger' issues in Bentley 25/30 HP clutches.
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To By. & Mx. X7110 Hs/Smth.6/KW.15.5.36. Jaggers on Bentley & 25/30 HP. Clutches. We have had one or two cases of jagger with Borg & Beck clutches on the Bentley, which have only been cured by…
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Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. regarding drawing corrections for 13 3/4' driven plates and ongoing tests.
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X110 Exptl. Dept. HS/Smth.12/KW. 15th May, 1936. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. Dear Sirs, We are sending you herewith a print of our drawing G.34624, showing the dimensions…
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The material choice for the Bentley & 25/30 HP clutch.
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X1110 To Roy. Hs/Smth.14/JH.15.5.36. Bentley & 25/30 HP. Clutch. Re Roy/Ms.10/P.13.5.36. We are not yet in a position to say whether we want "No.6" material on the next batch of clutches, byt hope to…
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The return of two faulty 10A3 Borg & Beck clutches for rectification.
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X1110 To D/BP. Hs/Smth.5/KW.15.5.36. Borg & Beck Clutches. Yesterday we took 2 faulty 10A3 clutches to specification BB.242 to Borg & Beck. We left the clutches with them, to be returned after…
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Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. concerning faults found in 10A3 and 11A3 clutches following a works visit.
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X1110 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.4/KW. 15th May, 1936. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. Dear Sirs, Confirming our visit to your Works yesterday, and discussions with Mr. Armitage.…
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'run out' and crimping on 13½ inch driven clutch plates.
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-2- Hs/Smth.4/KW.15.5.36. (3) We discussed the question of "run out" and crimping on the 13½" driven plates, and pointed out that we have not yet had a production clutch which frees properly. You said…
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Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. confirming arrangements for clutch manufacturing and testing.
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Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. [Handwritten: X1110] BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON,…
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Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. regarding issues with the crimping and flatness of 13½' driven discs.
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X1110 Hs/Smth.12/KW. Exptl. Dept. 18th April, 1936. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Rd., Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, We have been examining the last consignment of…
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Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. regarding cushioning and run-out of driven plates and the delivery of Ferodo linings.
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K110 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.3/KW. 21st April, 1936. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Rd., Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, Confirming our visit to your Works yesterday, we…
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Sending a 10' Borg & Beck clutch plate for a Bentley to be relined with Ferodo material.
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To G/Mt. & Roy. c, to D/BP. X111D Hs/Smth.17/KW.21.4.36. Bentley Clutch. We are sending into the Stores one 10" Borg & Beck clutch driven plate. This should be sent to Messrs. Borg & Beck, Tachbrook…
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Despatch request for a 10' clutch driven plate to be sent to Borg & Beck Ltd. for re-lining.
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O/Mt. [struck through] c. to D/BP. [struck through] c. to Hs/Smth. X1110 ROY/MS.3/TS. 22nd Apl. 1936. Please despatch carriage paid to:- Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa,…
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Correspondence with supplier Borg & Beck Ltd. regarding relining a 10' clutch plate and requiring a modified 11A3 clutch.
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X1110 Exptl. Dept. HS/Smth.17/KW. 22nd April, 1936. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Rd., Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, We despatched to you yesterday a 10" driven…
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Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck regarding 13.5 inch driven plates and an order from Ferodo.
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Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. L.P. Smith X1110 Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W.1.…
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Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck regarding an order for Ferodo friction facings and a driven plate.
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Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Le Smith X1100 Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. I.…
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Correspondence with Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd. regarding an 11A3 clutch assembly and order details.
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X1110 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.16/KW.24436. 24th April, 1936. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letters of the…
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Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd confirming the despatch of materials related to Order No. 13733.
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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…
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The despatch of a Ph.III clutch driven plate and linings to Borg & Beck for refacing.
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X1110 To Roy. c. to RHC. Hs/Smth.8/KW.27.4.36. Ph.III Clutch. We have sent into the Stores to-day for despatch to Borg & Beck - 1. 13½" Driven Plate. 1. Set of 13½" Linings in Ferodo No.6 material.…
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Letter to Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd. discussing the failure of a facing and comparing Hyco and Ferodo No.6 materials.
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X110 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.7/KW. 28th April, 1936. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. Dear Sirs, We beg to confirm the visit which Mr. Armitage and the writer paid to Ferodo's…
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Request to order six 10' Bentley clutch driven plates from Borg & Beck.
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X1110 To Roy. Hs/Smth.2/KW.29.4.36. Bentley Clutch. Will you please order from Borg & Beck - Six 10" Clutch Driven Plates lined with Ferodo "No.6" material. Hs/Smth.
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Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. concerning clutch modifications, an order for driven plates, and issues with balance weights.
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X1110 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.12/KW. 29th April, 1936. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, We have received a letter from your Service…
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Suggestion by Mr. Armitage to modify a 13 1/2 inch plate and proposing an experimental test.
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-2- Hs/Smth.12/KW.29.4.36. We have been considering the suggestion made by Mr. Armitage that it would be easier to keep the facings flat on the 13½" plate if all the horse-shoe slots were on the inner…
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Failure of a clutch facing on a Phantom III and comparing different materials.
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X110 To E. c. to Wor. c. to By. Hs/Smth.1/KW.29.4.36. Phantom III Clutch. We have had a failure of a facing of American "Hyco" material mounted on a Ph.III driven plate. The facing tore across a line…
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Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck regarding a visit, No.6 Facings, and instructions for rivet hole countersinking.
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Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. X1110 Smith Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1.…
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Letter to Ferodo Limited detailing tensile strength test results for Ferodo and Raybestos materials.
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X 1910 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.20/KW. 30th April, 1936. J.N. Longley Esq., Messrs. Ferodo Limited, Chapel-en-le-Frith. Dear Mr. Longley, Thank you for returning the Raybestos disc which we left behind…
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Comparison of centrifugal stress on clutch materials 'Hyco' and 'No.6'.
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-2- Hs/Smth.20/KW.30.4.36. These figures confirm the theory that there is a weakest direction for "Hyco". We are pleased to see that the joint does not appear to cause a weakness in "No.6". The actual…
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Letter from a clutch manufacturer regarding orders and specifications for various driven plate assemblies.
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Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. Your Ref...................... XE SMITH X1110 BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES.…
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Letter from Borg & Beck Company Limited regarding Ferodo No. 6 material and a particular plate.
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Messrs Rolls Royce Limited........ Continuation No. 1 with Ferodo No.6. material. We will advise you of the position of this particular Plate, at an early date. We are, Yours faithfully, BORG & BECK…
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Letter reporting the tensile strength test results of Ferodo and Raybestos material samples.
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X1110 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.26/KW. 1st May, 1936. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, We have to acknowledge with thanks your letter of…
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Letter discussing clutch material stress for 'Hyco' and 'No.6' and enquiring about cadmium plating on driven plate hubs.
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-2- These figures confirm the theory that there is a weakest direction for "Hyco". We are pleased to see that the joint does not appear to cause a weakness in "No.6". The actual centrifugal stress…
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Letter from a clutch manufacturer discussing test results on friction material and cadmium plating.
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Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. LE SMITH BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. WORKS: Tachbrook Road, LEAMINGTON SPA,…
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Continuation page of a letter from Borg & Beck Company Limited concerning excessive spline clearance.
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Continuation No. 1 Messrs Rolls Royce Ltd........... we feel that the doubt raised in your minds, in regard to excessive spline clearance is not likely to apply. Yours faithfully, BORG & BECK COMPANY…
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Two Phantom III clutch driven plates taken by Mr. Armitage of Borg & Beck for refacing.
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X/110 To Roy. c. to G/Mt. c. to D/BP. Hs/Smth.32/JH.5.5.36. Phantom III Clutch. Mr. Armitage of Borg & Beck took away with him this afternoon :- One "Compound Cushion" type 13¼" Driven Plate. One…
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Letter to Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd. regarding the quality of English-made Hyco compared to the American product.
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X1110 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.23/KW. 5th May, 1936. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Rd., Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 4th inst.…
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Letter from Borg & Beck regarding the relining of two 13 1/2' diameter driven plates with Ferodo No.6 material.
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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:…
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Letter from Borg & Beck regarding modifications to 13½ inch driven clutch plates, referencing blueprint G.84624.
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Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1530-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. I. WORKS: Tachbrook…
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Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding points discussed during a recent visit.
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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.…
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Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. requesting a replacement clutch for a competition car.
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X1110 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.16/KW. 19th May, 1936. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, Confirming a point raised during a telephone…
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Letter from a clutch manufacturer confirming specifications for a Racing Car Clutch and the rebuilding of other clutches.
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Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. X1110 BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. I. WORKS:…
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Jaggering clutch issue found on a Bentley Trials Coupé B-2-GA, its cause, and the corrective actions taken.
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4110 TO MR. C. to E. C. to MX. HS/smth, 4/JH,19.5.36. Bentley Trials Coupé B-2-GA. The clutch on this car was jaggering badly, and on examination we found that due to incorrect assembly by the makers,…
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To Roy regarding correspondence with Borg & Beck.
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X 1110 To Roy. Hs/Smth, 2/JH, 21. 5. 36. Borg & Beck. Further to our conversation of this afternoon we send yerewith a copy of our letter to Borg & Beck. We also return their letter to you. Hs/Smth,
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Letter to Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. regarding the production and inspection of clutch plates.
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Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.1/JH. 21st May, 1936. Messrs. Borg & Beck Co.. Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. Dear Sirs, We have to acknowledge with thanks your letter of the 19th instant,…
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Letter from supplier Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. regarding the receipt of hubs and dispatch of clutch assemblies.
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COPY. Borg & Beck Co. Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. Your ref. Roy/AW.26/IB. our ref. TS/AMS/LP. 19th May, 1936. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. Dear Sirs, Re Orders Nos. 12414…
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Letter from clutch manufacturers Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. enclosing a Technical Data Book for reference.
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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…
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Despatching a clutch cover assembly and driven plates for rectification.
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X1110 To Roy. c. to G/Mt. c. to D/BP. Hs/Smth.18/KW.21.5.36. We have to-day sent into the stores for despatch to Borg & Beck - 1. 10A3 type clutch cover assembly. 2. Special 13½" driven plates. Will…
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Letter to a supplier regarding the return of faulty clutch components for correction.
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X110 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.19/KW. 21st May, 1936. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, We are returning to you the two special 13½"…
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Letter from Borg & Beck regarding the production and testing of a 13 3/4' driven plate for the Phantom III application.
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X110 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:…
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Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding clutch plate runout, cushioning, and judder issues.
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Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. X 1110 Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA. 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. WORKS:…
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Message regarding a meeting with Borganbeck of Leamington Spa and a Ferodo representative.
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X1110 25.5.36. BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. CALLING WITH FERODO REPRESENTATIVE ELEVEN THIS MORNING+ SMITH, ROYCAR.
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Withdrawing instructions to send a Driven Plate and facings to Messrs. Borg & Beck.
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X1110 To Roy. c. to G/Mt. c. to D/BP. Hs/Smth.12/KW.26.5.36. Further to our Hs/Smth.1/KW.26.5.36, will you please note that the Driven Plate and facings are not now being sent to Messrs. Borg & Beck.…
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Letter to Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. confirming discussions on plate modifications and requesting an experimental version.
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+ 110 Hs/Smth. 21/JH. 26th May, 1936. Messrs. Borg & Beck Co.Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, We wish to confirm yesterday's visit and…
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Sending a clutch plate and facings to Borg & Beck Ltd. for refacing.
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To Roy. c. to G/Mt. c. to D/BP. X1100 Hs/Smth.1/KW26.5.36. We are sending into the stores for despatch to Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Rd., Leamington Spa - 1. Driven Plate from a 10A3 type Clutch. 1…
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Letter from a clutch manufacturer requesting confirmation on an assembly against a drawing.
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Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. I. Your Ref................ X1120 Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD.…
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Order be placed with Borg & Beck for driven plates.
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To Roy. X110 Hs/Smth.9/KW.27.5.36. Borg & Beck. Will you please pass an order to Borg & Beck for - 2. 10" driven plates lined with Ferodo RAD-11 material. 1. 13 1/2" driven plate with 8 1/4" internal…
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Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd discussing modifications to 13.5 inch clutch driven plates.
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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:…
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Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. regarding an order for driven plates and a discussion on the riveting method.
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X 11D Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.26/KW. 27th May, 1936. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, We have to-day passed you an order for two 10"…
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Letter to The Borg & Beck Company concerning issues with a sample clutch plate.
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X1110 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.18/KW. 28th May, 1936. The Borg & Beck Company Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, Re 12" Long Plate. Replying to your letter…
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Letter from clutch manufacturers Borg & Beck regarding a previously despatched Technical Data Book.
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Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. X110 BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. WORKS:…
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Letter from Borg & Beck regarding an order for 10' Driven Plates with Ferodo friction facings and discussing riveting methods.
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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:…
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Internal request to order a modified Borg & Beck 10A3 clutch for a Bentley.
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To Roy. XIID Hs/Smth.29/KW.28.5.36. Borg & Beck. Will you please order one 10A3 clutch to production specification, but with red thrust springs. We require this for Bentley. Hs/Smth.
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Correspondence from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck regarding a long type compound cushion plate.
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Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA. 1550-1. X110 BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. WORKS:…
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Request to manufacture parts for an experimental Borg & Beck clutch modification.
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X1110 To RHC. Hs/Smth.5/KW.29.5.36. Borg & Beck Clutch. Will you please make us a set of parts GB.2314/6 & GB.1509 (3 off each). These constitute an experimental arrangement of adjusting nuts for the…
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Letter to Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd acknowledging receipt of a Data Book and two letters.
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X110 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.14/KW. 30th May, 1936. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Rd., Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, Replying to your letter of the 28th inst.,…
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Querying invoices from Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. for which no corresponding orders exist.
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Hs. Copy to Roy. [Handwritten] LE Smith How did these come to be ordered without covering note? Rm [Initial] R [Typed] G/Cam/CA.14/JM. 20.5.36 We have two invoices from Borg & Beck Co. Ltd., dated…
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Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. chasing up the return of two 10A3 clutches and enquiring about a 10' clutch.
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X1110 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.4/KW. 3rd June, 1936. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. Your Ref: TS/AMS/MBL. Dear Sirs, Further to your letter of the 19th ult., advising us of the…
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Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding issues with 13 1/2' Driven Plates and Ferodo facings.
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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!…
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Continuation page of a letter from Borg & Beck Company Limited.
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Messrs Rolls Royce Ltd..... Continuation No. 1 Meantime assuring you of our best attention at all times. We are, Yours faithfully, BORG & BECK COMPANY LIMITED, H.T. Barker H. T. Barker. Enclosure…
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Covering order for goods already delivered from Borg & Beck.
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To Roy. c. to G/Cam. X1110 Hs/Smth.8/KW.4.6.36. G/Cam/CA.14/JM.30.5.36. Will you please pass a covering order to Borg & Beck for the following goods, which have already been delivered. The invoices…
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Letter to Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd. sending drawings for the clutch arrangements of the Bentley and 25/30 HP models.
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X1110 Hs/Smth.25/KW. Exptl. Dept. 4th June, 1936. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Rd., Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, Herewith our drawings GB.2099 and G.57170 as…
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Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck regarding the rebuilding and dispatch of 2-10 A3 clutches and a 10' clutch.
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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…
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Letter from Borg & Beck acknowledging blueprints for clutch arrangements on Bentley and 25/30 HP models.
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Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA. 1550-1. X1110 BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. WORKS:…
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Request to send a confirmatory order to Borg & Beck for six unthreaded eyebolts for a 25/30 HP clutch.
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X1110 To Roy. Hs/Smth.5/KW.6.6.36. 25/30 HP. Clutch. Will you please send a confirmatory order to Borg & Beck, for - Six Eyebolts for the 11A3 type Clutch in S.32 material, but unthreaded. Hs/Smth.
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Letter to supplier Borg & Beck Ltd. regarding component specifications for facings and plates.
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X110 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.4/KW. 6th June, 1936. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Rd., Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of yesterday's date…
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Letter from Borg & Beck Company confirming the supply of six 11' Eyebolts without charge.
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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. I. WORKS:…
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Sending Ph.III and 10' driven plates to Borg & Beck for rivetting and refacing.
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X1110 To Roy. c. to G/Mt. c. to D/BP. Hs/Smth.28/KW.8.6.36. Borg & Beck. We are sending into the stores for despatch to Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Rd., Leamington Spa :- 1. Ph.III Driven Plate. Will…
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Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. concerning bursting tests, the return of clutch plates for rectification, and an outstanding order.
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-X1110 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.27/KW. 8th June, 1936. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Rd., Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, We are about to do some bursting tests on the…
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Advice note from Borg & Beck Co., Ltd. regarding the despatch of goods.
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BORG & BECK CO., LTD., Tachbrook Road, LEAMINGTON SPA, Warwickshire. TELEPHONE: 1550 LEAMINGTON. TELEGRAMS: BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON. DIRECTORS: E. B. BOUGHTON W. EMMOTT. D. T. BROCK. HJB/MH X110 To…
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Letter from a clutch manufacturer regarding production difficulties with 13 1/2 inch driven plates and the dispatch of samples.
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X111D 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:…
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Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck regarding the supply and rectification of various clutch components.
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Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. X1110 BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. WORKS:…
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Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd., manufacturers of clutches, confirming a meeting arrangement.
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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…
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Cover note for a letter written to Borg & Beck regarding Phantom III clutch plates.
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X1110 To Roy. Hs/Smth.25/JH.10.6.36. Borg & Beck. Herewith a copy of a letter we have written to Borg & Beck in re Phantom III clutch plates. Hs/Smth.
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Production output delay for 'A' series chassis caused by a shortage of clutches from a supplier.
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e. Roy. c. Hs. c. E. c. BY LE Smith. X 1110 Have circulated your note Cm. Sft.2/MW.10.6.36. P.III. OUTPUT. As you are aware in accordance with the output chart we should complete and send to the Test…
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Letter to Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. regarding the quality of clutch plates and facings.
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Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth. 26/JH. 10th June, 1936. Messrs. Borg & Beck Co.Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letters of…
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Copy advice note from Borg & Beck Co., Ltd. for returned rectified cover assemblies and driven plates.
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Form F. 6.B. X1110 BORG & BECK Co., LTD., SERVICE DEPT., TACHBROOK ROAD, LEAMINGTON SPA, WARWICKSHIRE. WORKS & SERVICE TACHBROOK ROAD, LEAMINGTON SPA WARWICKSHIRE TELEPHONE LEAMINGTON SPA { 1550 1551…
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Requesting a covering order for a clutch facing supplied by Borg & Beck.
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To Roy. X1110 Hs/Smth.4/KW.11.6.36. Will you please pass a covering order to Borg & Beck for - 1. 13 1/2" Clutch Facing in American "Hyco" material. This was delivered yesterday under Advice Note…
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Advice note from Borg & Beck Co., Ltd. for rectified driven plate assemblies.
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Form F. 6. B. X110 BORG & BECK Co., LTD., SERVICE DEPT., TACHBROOK ROAD, LEAMINGTON SPA, WARWICKSHIRE. WORKS & SERVICE TACHBROOK ROAD, LEAMINGTON SPA WARWICKSHIRE TELEPHONE LEAMINGTON SPA { 1550 /…
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Advice note from Borg & Beck Co., Ltd. for the dispatch of two 10' spring type driven plates.
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Form E4/B. BORG & BECK CO., LTD., Tachbrook Road, LEAMINGTON SPA, Warwickshire. X1110 TELEPHONE: 1550 1551 LEAMINGTON. TELEGRAMS: BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON. DIRECTORS: E. B. BOUGHTON W. EMMOTT. D. T.…
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Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. proposing an experimental plate with extra rivets.
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X1110 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.15/KW. 13th June, 1936. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, Regarding our conversation of yesterday, we…
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Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding a suggested alternative scheme for 13½' driven plates.
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Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. X1110 BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W.1. WORKS:…
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Irregularities in the thickness of Borg & Beck driven clutch plates.
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To Mx. c. to By. c. to Sft. c. to RHC. c.to Hd. XIII D Hs/Smth.10/KW.17.6.36. Bentley Borg & Beck. We find that there is considerable irregularity in the thickness of the facings on some of the 10"…
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Letter regarding the despatch of a special 13.5 inch driven plate ordered by Mr. F. Ll. Smith.
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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. I. WORKS:…
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Return of four Phantom III Driven Plate clutch assemblies and a disputed defect.
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X110 Hs/Ll. Smith. c. Sft/JMW. c. Sft/Mr. Clay. c. Roy/JH. Roy/AW.15/IB. 17.6.36. You will recall that on the occasion of Mr. Armitage's visit to these Works last week a discussion arose concerning…
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Letter from Borg & Beck confirming the dispatch of driven plate assemblies for bursting tests for the Phantom III.
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Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. X1110 BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. WORKS:…
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The results of an examination of 16 Bentley Borg & Beck clutch plates.
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X1110 Hs/Smth. from Sft. Mx. [crossed out] By. [crossed out] RHC. [crossed out] Hd. [crossed out] Sft6/BH.19.6.36. BENTLEY BORG & BECK. With regard to your memo Hs/Smth16/KW. 17.6.36, we have…
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Order to be placed with Borg & Beck for a service gauge plate.
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To Roy. X1110 Hs/Smth. 2/JH. 20.6.36. Will you please pass an order to Borg & Beck for one service gauge plate for their 10" and 11" clutches. This is for use by the production fitters and we brought…
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Letter to Borg & Beck concerning unsatisfactory 10' clutches fitted to Bentley cars, detailing service issues and a proposed agreement.
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X110 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.6/KW. 20th June, 1936. The Borg & Beck Co. Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Armitage. Dear Sirs, Confirming our discussion on the 10" Borg and…
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New specifications for friction discs and clutches for Bentley and 20/25 models.
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-2- Hs/Rm.6/KW.20.6.36. (1) That all friction discs supplied to us in the future should be held to a thickness variation of not more than .0025"; i.e., that the two faces of the material should be…
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Sending an incorrectly set 10A clutch to Borg & Beck for rectification.
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To Roy. c. to G/Mt. c. to D/BP. X 1110 Hs/Smth.11/KW.20.6.36. Borg & Beck. We took over to Borg & Beck yesterday one of our 10A) clutches of which the fingers are incorrectly set, and left it with…
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Quality control issues with 10-inch Borg & Beck clutch discs from a new supplier.
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X1110 To By. from Rm. Hs/Rm.8/KW.20.6.36. Borg & Beck Clutches. Attached is a copy of a letter to Borg and Beck's which is self-explanatory. The main point is that on the 11" clutch the discs are…
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Failure of clutch fabric on the Phantom III and subsequent experiments with new materials.
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X1110 To E. from Rm. c. to Sg. c. to Wor. c. to By. c. to MX. Hs/Rm.5/KW.22.6.36. Phantom III Clutches. Up to the failure of the clutch fabric on 34-EX the problem of Ph.III clutches was to get a…
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The development and whirling tests of Phantom III clutch friction facings.
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Hs/Smth.6/KW.22.6.36. Phantom III Clutch. During the development of the Ph.III clutch we have found rubber bonded friction facings to be the only ones to give us a reasonable smoth take up. The first…
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Test report on different plate designs, comparing vulcanised facings, riveting methods, and materials, with references to Ferodo and Borg & Beck.
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-2- Hs/Smth.6/KW.22.6.36. (4) Special plate of which the facings were vulcanised on to thin steel backing plates. Facings flew off backing plates at 4800 r.p.m. hot, due to poor adhesion. (5) Original…
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Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck regarding production and supply issues with Eyebolts.
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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:…
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Letter from Borg & Beck Company regarding tensile and bursting tests for a 13.5 inch English made 'HYCO' facing clutch disc.
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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: Tachbrook…
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Modifications to the Phantom III clutch to manage Ferodo dust accumulation.
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To E. c. to Da. c. to Hdy. XIID Hs/Smth.30/KW.23.6.36. Phantom III Clutch. We think that some provision should be made for getting rid of the Ferodo dust from the Ph.III clutch. We suggest milling 3…
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Request to order four service gauge plates for 10' and 11' clutches from Borg & Beck.
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To Roy. Y 1116 Hs/Smth.24/JH.23.6.36. Borg & Beck. Will you please order from Borg & Beck :- 4 Service gauge plates for the 10" and 11" clutches. These are for the Test Dept., and Service Stations.…
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Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. regarding clutch satisfaction and providing a list of suggested firms for further communication.
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X1110 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.16/KW. 23rd June, 1936. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Armitage. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 22nd…
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Letter regarding a recent consignment of driven plates and clutches.
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-2- Hs/Smth.16/KW.23.6.36. We have enquired as to whether the irregular driven plates we mentioned on the 'phone belonged to the latest consignment or not, and find that they were delivered on June…
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Letter declining a request to machine Eye Bolts and suggesting alternative suppliers.
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Hs/Rm. from Sft. Sft1/BH.23.6.36. With reference to the request from Borg and Beck that we machine a number of Eye Bolts for them, I regret we are not in a position to undertake this work. Actually we…
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Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. discussing experiments on clutch plates and requesting new samples for testing.
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X1110 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.6/KW. 25th June, 1936. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, From the experiments we have done up to date,…
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Order request to Borg & Beck for various specifications of driven plates.
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X11D To Roy. Hs/Smth.11/KW.25.6.36. Borg & Beck. Will you please pass an order to Borg and Beck for the following material :- 1. 10" Driven Plate faced with "No.6", .125" thick, with all inner rivets…
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The urgent dispatch of a Borg & Beck clutch to St. Pancras for a customer's car.
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cH110 To G/Mt. c. to D/BP. c. to G/Rb. Hs/Smth.37/JH. 26.6.36. We are sending into the stores for despatch by passenger train to St. Pancras, to be called for. 1 complete 1043 type Borg & Beck clutch.…
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Shortage of Borg & Beck clutches, suggesting an increased finger setting limit to prevent production delays.
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To Sft. c. to By. c. to Roy. X110 D Hs/Smth.12/KW.26.6.36. Borg & Beck Clutches. We understand that owing to the shortage of clutches of which the finger setting is within the specified .005", there…
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Letter from a clutch manufacturer discussing clutch facing materials and manufacturing feasibility for a Bentley chassis.
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Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. I. Your Ref... Hs/Smth.6/KW. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. WORKS: Tachbrook Road,…
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Laboratory report on clutch facing test pieces, detailing maximum stress results for English 'HYCOE' material.
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Hs/SMTH. & 1110 ple LABORATORY. 29.6.36. SEE YOUR REF:- Hs/SMTH.22/K.W.25.6.36. CLUTCH FACING TEST PIECES. English "HYCOE" MATERIAL. | MARKED. | WIDTH. | THICKNESS. | AREA. | MAXIMUM STRESS.…
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Request to inspect and replace a faulty clutch on car 33-EX due to squeaking and a smell of rubber.
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To WHC. X 1110 HS/Smth.14/JH. 30.6.36. 33-EX. The clutch on this car gives an excellent take up, but squeaks when hot and smells badly of rubber. We think that this may be due to the facings being of…
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Letter to Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. about clutch plates, confirming a request for two 10' plates with .125 facings.
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4110 Exptl. Dept. HS/Smth.12/JH. 30th June, 1936. Messrs. Borg & Beck Co. Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter…
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Letter from a clutch manufacturer confirming an order for two 10' driven plates with specific facings.
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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:…
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Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. requesting clutch springs and detailing tensile strength test results for 'Hycoe' material.
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X110 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.3/KW. 6th July, 1936. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, Further to our tests with "No.6" material on the…
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Letter comparing the strength of American 'Hycoe' material to English facings.
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-2- Hs/Smth.3/KW.6.7.36. Comparing these with the figures for American "Hycoe" given in our letter of May 1st, it would seem that the English material is stronger in some directions, but weaker in…
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Requesting an order to be placed with Borg & Beck for thrust springs for the 10A clutch.
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x 1110 To Roy. Hs/Smth.4/KW.6.7.36. Will you please pass an order to Borg & Beck for the following thrust springs for the 10A clutch :- 9 Black Springs - 160-170 lbs. 9 White Springs - 170-180 lbs.…
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Order be placed with Borg & Beck for driven plate assemblies and a special driven plate.
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CU/10 To Roy. Hs/Smth.l/JH. 6.7.36. Borg & Beck. Will you please pass an order to Borg & Beck for - 3 - 13¼" driven plate assemblies Specification BB.401 but less hub. 1 - 13¼" special driven plate to…
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Letter from Borg & Beck regarding tests on a Model 10.A3 Clutch and the supply of springs.
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Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Handwritten: LE Smith Handwritten: X1110 Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE,…
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Discussion about Borg & Beck clutches.
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X140 To By. c.c. to Sft. c.c. to Mx. c.c. to Roy. Hs/Smth.15/KW.9.7.36. Borg & Beck Clutches. We had a long discussion with Borg & Beck's representatives yesterday about the Clutch situation, and the…
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Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. concerning issues with clutch settings and dimensions.
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X1110 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.14/KW. 9th July, 1936. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. Dear Sirs, Further to the visit of your Messrs. Barker & Armitage to our Works yesterday, we…
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Letter discussing the measurement, materials, and tolerances for driven plates.
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-2- Hs/Smth.14/KW.9.7.36. Driven Plate Thickness. We found yesterday that although the clamps we use to compress the driven plates during measurement are apparently similar to yours, we usually find a…
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Requesting to book into works a delivery of black and white clutch thrust springs from Borg & Beck's.
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X1110 To G/Mt. c. to D/BP. Hs/Smth. 5/JH. 9.7.36. Will you please arrange to book into the Works :- 9 Black clutch thrust springs. 9 White " " " There were delivered by Borg & Beck's representative…
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Introduction of a ventilated Borg & Beck clutch for the Wraith model.
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To E. c. to Da. c. to Hdy. X1110 Hs/Smth.17/KW.10.7.36. Wraith Clutch. Whilst designing the Wraith we think we ought to take this opportunity of introducing the ventilated type of Borg & Beck clutch.…
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Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd concerning the supply and specifications of clutch components.
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X1110 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,…
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Request to place an order with Borg & Beck for parts for the 10A) type clutch.
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To Roy. X1110 Hs/Smth.3/KW.13.7.36. Will you please pass an order to Borg & Beck for the following parts for the 10A) type clutch :- 6. Special driven discs lined with "No.6" material, with common…
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Depot sheet request detailing inspection methods for jaggering clutches on Bentley 4 1/4 litre and 25/30 HP models.
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X1110 To Hd. (FOR DEPOT SHEET). Hs/Smth.18/KW.13.7.36. Will you please issue a Depot Sheet regarding the method of inspection of Bentley 4 1/4 litre and 25/30 HP. clutches which are jaggering. The two…
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Transmission rattle when moving from rest and the proposed fitment of a propellor shaft damper.
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-2- Occasionally it may be found that while the clutch is free from shudder, there is a tendency for a rattle in the transmission to occur as the car moves off from rest. This will probably be…
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Order for 11A3 clutches from Borg & Beck.
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X1110 To Roy. Hs/Smth.14/KW.15.7.36. Will you please pass an order to Borg & Beck for – 2. 11A3 clutches fitted with 130 lbs. thrust springs and faced with "No.6" material, using the inner row of…
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Letter to The Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. regarding the successful testing of clutch parts and placing an urgent order for more.
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X110 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.16/KW. 15th July, 1936. The Borg & Beck Co.Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, We thank you for the thrust springs and the two…
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Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. concerning the testing and production of special 11' clutches.
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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:…
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Cover memo for a letter sent to Borg & Beck concerning the Phantom III Clutch.
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To By. c. to Sft. c. to Mx. c. to Roy. X 1110 Hs/Smth.23/KW.17.7.36. Phantom III Clutch. We attach herewith copy of a letter we have sent to Borg & Beck, which is self-explanatory. Hs/Smth.
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Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. concerning loose balance weights on 13½ inch driven plates.
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Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.24/KW. 17th July, 1936. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. Dear Sirs, Balance Weights on 13½" Driven Plates. In your letter of April 30th, ref. TS/HTB/MBL.…
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Letter from a supplier concerning the production and high cost of 'Hyco' friction facing samples for a 10' clutch.
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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. I. WORKS:…
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Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck regarding a complaint about balance weights on 13.5 inch driven plates.
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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:…
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Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck regarding a clutch for a 1935 Bentley 3.5-litre car.
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BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. I. WORKS: Tachbrook…
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The return and refitting of 36 Phantom III clutches and coordinating with supplier Borg and Beck.
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D/BF. c.C/Mt. c.Dr.L.L. Smith. c. Sft/JMW. X1110 LESCHH Roy/AW.1/HT.1.8.36. There are 36 Phantom lll. Clutches 11 of which are fitted with raybestos facings and 25 with ferodo facings .125 thick. The…
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Letter regarding car guarantee invalidation due to fitting non-standard parts.
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X1110 Hs/Smth.21/MA. 4th August, 1936. Messrs.Borg & Beck, Co.Ltd., Tachbrook Road, LEAMINGTON SPA. Your reference TS/AMS/LP. Dear Sirs, Re The Central Motor Institute & Engineering, Co.Ltd. IN reply…
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Letter to Messrs. Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. chasing a delivery of clutch discs, facings and springs.
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x 1110 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.3/JH. 4th July, 1936. Messrs. Borg & Beck Co.Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, We are anxiously awaiting delivery of the…
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Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd regarding the application of one of their clutches to a 1935 Model 3½ Litre Bentley.
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X110 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:…
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Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding a supply delay for clutches due to incorrectly drilled friction facings.
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Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. Handwritten: L C SMITH X1110 BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET,…
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Letter to Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. concerning clutch facing failures discovered during endurance testing and a request for replacements.
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+ 1110 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.14/JH. 7th August, 1936. Messrs. Borg & Beck Co.Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. For the attention of Mr. Harker. Dear Sirs, Referring to our visit to…
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Letter regarding arrangements with Ferodo for facing plates with different materials.
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-2- Hs/Smth.14/JH. 7. 8. 36. We have made the necessary arrangements with Ferodo. Will you please face 3 plates with "No.6" and 3 with S.6424 instead of all with "No.6". Yours faithfully, FOR…
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To 'Roy' altering a previous order for 10' driven discs from supplier Borg & Beck.
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X11D To Roy. Hs/Smth.6/JH.10.8.36. Borg & Beck. Re Hs/Smth.3/KW.13.7.36. In the above memo. we asked you to order 6 10" driven discs lined with "No.6" material, with the common inner rivets. These…
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Letter to Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding the riveting of three 10' clutch discs with S.6424 material.
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X 1110 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.5/JH. 10th August, 1936. Messrs. Borg & Beck Company Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, Further to our letter of the 7th…
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Letter from Borg & Beck regarding trials and replacement of Ferodo No.6 clutch friction facings.
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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:…
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Letter from a clutch manufacturer regarding modifications to 10-inch driven plate assemblies and special 11-inch clutches.
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Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. X1110 BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W.1. WORKS:…
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Specification document for clutch thrust springs.
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1110 CLUTCH THRUST SPRINGS. Gauge 8 SWG. .160 Inside dia. (Parallel) .805 Tot. Coils 8 1/2 Free coils 7 Grind 3/4 coil each end Make 9 with free length 2.880 " 9 " " " " 2.660 F. Ll. Smith.
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Order for a service gauge plate from Borg & Beck, Ltd.
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X1110 Roy. From Hs/Smth. Hs/Smth.6/MA.14.8.36. Will you please order from Messrs.Borg & Beck, Ltd., :- 1 Service Gauge plate suitable for 10" and 11" clutches. Hs/Smth.
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Communication with Mr. Oubridge of Brico Co. regarding an Eaton's clutch and brake mechanism design.
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Hs/Rm. C. E. X111D BY.4/G.14.8.36. We have communicated with Mr. Oubridge of the Brico Co. informing him that we are interested in the clutch and brake mechanism (Eaton's design), and he has replied…
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Table of results for Borg and Beck clutch spring deflection tests for 10' and 11' discs.
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1110 BORG AND BECK CLUTCH TESTS SPRING DEFLECTION TESTS. RAD OF MEASURING ARM 3.000" | | DIA OF DISCS 10" | DIA OF DISCS 11" | | TORQUE LB-FT | DEFLECTIONS-INS- | DEFLECTIONS-INS- | | | DISC No 4 |…
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The return of an incorrectly sent 7¼' clutch service gauge plate and requesting the correct items.
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8110 To Roy. c. to G/Mt. Hs/Smth.3/JH.21.8.36. We are sending into the stores for return to Borg & Beck Ltd., 1 Service gauge plate suitable for a 7¼" clutch. This has been sent in error following our…
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Order to be placed with Borg & Beck Ltd. for thrust springs for a 10A6 type clutch.
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To Roy. X1110 Hs/Smth.15/KW.21.8.36. Will you please pass an order to Borg & Beck Ltd., for - 24. Thrust Springs for the 10A6 type of clutch, coloured cream (125-135 lbs. loading). Hs/Smth.
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Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. concerning issues with 10A and Phantom III clutch springs and facings.
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Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.14/KW. 21st August, 1936. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Rd., Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, When we use your black or white thrust springs in…
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Letter from Borg & Beck regarding clutch spring issues and the supply of special clutches and parts for the Phantom III.
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Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. X1110 BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. WORKS:…
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Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. concerning development and selection of a clutch plate for the Phantom III.
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X110D Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.3/JH. 26th August, 1936. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. Dear Sirs, Re:Phantom III Clutch. Further to our letter of the 21st instant, and our…
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Letter from Borg & Beck regarding a complaint and subsequent check on a 10.A3 clutch assembly.
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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:…
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Letter from clutch manufacturers Borg & Beck regarding development of a 13.5' plate for the Phantom III.
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Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA. 1550-1. X1110 BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. WORKS:…
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Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding the availability of 'Hyco' friction facings for trial on a Bentley model.
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MOTOR EXHIBITION CARS & BOATS OCT 15-24 OLYMPIA OUR STAND No. 299 GALLERY Ld SMITH BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. WORKS: Tachbrook Road, LEAMINGTON SPA, Warwickshire. Telephone…
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