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scan0001 The supply of spring steel for Phantom III cushion springs from Borg & Beck and testing alternative materials.
View original record To Rm. from Rm/NRC. c. By. [Handwritten]: X 111 O Rm/NRC.1/MH.1.10.37. RE BORG & BECK. B. & B. have only been able to obtain enough spring steel for the P.III cushion spring for about 100 more…

scan0002 Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck regarding issues with thrust spring poundage.
View original record file 1110. 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.…

scan0003 Letter to Messrs. Ferodo Ltd. acknowledging receipt of six S-7409 parts for testing on a Phantom III car.
View original record 1110. Rm/NRC.2/MH. Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith. 2nd. October 1937. For the attention of Mr. Longley. Dear Sirs, We thank you for the six S-7409 just to hand. We are arranging to try them…

scan0004 Return of six clutch springs to Messrs Borg & Beck Co. Ltd for examination and testing.
View original record To D/Exp from HPS/WSC: Rm/NRC. 1110. file HPS/WSC.18/BA.7.10.37. Clutch. We hand you herewith:- 6 Brown Clutch Springs, with slip of paper in each. Will you please forward same to-day certain to…

scan0005 Letter to Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. discussing test results for 10' clutch springs.
View original record 1110 Rm/NRC.10/AH. c. HPS/WSC. Messrs. Borg & Beck Co. Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa, Warwicks. 7th. October 1937. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, Re 10" Clutches. We thank you for…

scan0006 Letter to Cleveland Graphite Bronze Co. about promising results from lead bronze clutch facing tests and requesting more material.
View original record 1110 Rm3/R. 7th October, 1937. Ben Hopkins, Esq., Cleveland Graphite Bronze Co., 880, East 72nd Street, Cleveland, Ohio. U.S.A. See Cable 25/10/37 Dear Mr. Hopkins, Lead Bronze Clutch Facings. We have…

scan0007 New lead bronze facing solution to improve the life of 20/25 & Old Type Bentley clutches.
View original record W/N. Br. from Rm. c. W/K. 1110 ? Rm2/R.7.10.37. 20/25 & Old Type Bentley Clutches. We have recently been carrying out some experi-ments with a view to overcoming the present difficulty on 20/25…

scan0008 The postage of six brown clutch springs to Borg and Beck.
View original record To HPS/WSC. from Rm/NRC. Rm/NRC.11/MH.7.10.37. [Handwritten in red: X 1110] Please post to Borg and beck, 6 brown clutch springs, herewith with slip of paper in each. Attached is copy of our letter to…

scan0009 Test report on graphite bronze clutch facings for the 20/25 HP model.
View original record To Sg. from Rm/NRC. c. Hs. c. By. c. Nx. Rm/NRC.10/MH.9.10.37. 1110 GRAPHITE BRONZE CLUTCH FACINGS 20/25 HP. MADE BY THE CLEVELAND GRAPHITE CO., OHIO. A supply of these facings, suitable for the 20/25…

scan0010 The performance of a clutch with metallic facings under various conditions, including heat and oil tests.
View original record 2. No difference in the behaviour was observed, and the engagement remained smooth, silent and entirely free from slip in spite of the high temperatures, the tendency to jagger had increased slightly,…

scan0011 Letter to Cleveland Graphite Bronze, Co. clarifying drawing G.54327 for clutch facings due to incorrect drilling.
View original record Rm/NRC.1/MH. Ben Hopkins, Esq., Cleveland Graphite Bronze, Co., 880, East 72nd. Street, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A. 7th. October 1937. Dear Mr. Hopkins, Re Graphite Bronze Clutch Facings. With reference…

scan0012 Letter from Borg & Beck Company regarding a discrepancy in thrust spring readings and a planned visit.
View original record Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. Your Ref.................. file 110 Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD.…

scan0013 Clutch complaints for two 20/25 HP cars, detailing the investigation and resolution.
View original record To Hs. from Rm/NRO. c. py. c. Mx. c. Hd. 20/25 H.P. CLUTCH. Visit to CRICKLEWOOD, O.T. 12/13th. Two customers cars were in with clutch complaints. G.O.H - 3. Halperin. Delivery Aug. 1935. This…

scan0014 Letter to Messrs. Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. discussing the results of a 17,000-mile test on driven plates.
View original record c. to By. 1110 Rm/NRC.17/JH. 14th October, 1937. Messrs. Borg & Beck Co.Ltd. Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Armitage. returned to By. Dear Sirs, Mr. Baily has handed to the…

scan0015 Recurrent clutch failures on two 20/25 HP chassis and the fitting of new bronze facings for observation.
View original record W/S copy to Rm/NRC. 1800 HRC fil Wm Br2/LS.15.10.37. re Recurrent Clutch Failures on 20/25 h.p. Chassis. Chassis GOH-3 - Mr. Halperin Chassis GHG-27 - Sir Bernard Eckstein. We have this week fitted…

scan0016 Clutch trouble on the 20/25 HP chassis, attributing the issue to bad handling.
View original record 1110 Hs. c. to Rm. c. to Mr c. to Hd. file N.R.C- BY.9/N.19.10.37. Re: 20/25 HP. Clutch. Referring to Rm/NRC.7/MH.14.10.37, dealing with two complaints of clutch trouble on 20/25 h.p. chassis, I…

scan0017 Receipt, cost, and distribution of graphite bronze clutch facings for 20/25 and 3 1/2 litre Bentley models.
View original record HPS/CEP. (110) Rm/NRC.20/JH.21.10.37. GRAPHITE BRONZE CLUTCH FACINGS. 20/25 and 3 1/2 litre Bentley. We have received 26 pairs of the above from the Cleveland Graphite Bronze Co. The invoice price is…

scan0018 Request for 3 pairs of graphite bronze clutch facings for a 20/25 model.
View original record HPS/WSC. c. to HPS/CEP. Rm/NRC.14/JH.21.10.37. 110 20/25 CLUTCH. Will you please send to N. per pass. train, 3 pairs of graphite bronze clutch facings HPS/CEP is arrange about charging for these.…

scan0019 Dispatch of 3 pairs of graphite bronze clutch facings for a 20/25 HP clutch.
View original record To [redacted] from HPS/WSC. [redacted] Rm/NRC. fil 111-0 HPS/WSC.9/BA.21.10.37. 20/25 H.P. Clutch. We hand you herewith:- 3 pairs of graphite bronze clutch facings. Will you please arrange to forward…

scan0020 Letter from a clutch manufacturer confirming an urgent order for an 11' Driven Plate Assembly.
View original record Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. 1110 fcl BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD.. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROOK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. WORKS:…

scan0021 Letter to Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. requesting the despatch of an 11' Thermoid faced clutch plate.
View original record <- 111D Rm/NRC.3/MH. c. Roy. Messrs. Borg & Beck Co. Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa, Warwicks. 23rd. October 1937. Dear Sirs, Re 11" Clutch Plate. Confirming our 'phone conversation of this…

scan0022 Inspection points for 10' and 11' B. & B. clutches being checked for stock.
View original record To HPS/FS. from Rm/NRC. Rm/NRC.5/AP.25.10.37. 10" and 11" B. & B. CLUTCHES. With reference to the above clutches which we are inspecting for stock, please note the following points:- 1. Wear in…

scan0023 Urgent telegram requesting 100 sets of graphite bronze clutch facings from Hopkins Cleveland Graphite Bronze Co.
View original record N.L.T. 1110 HOPKINS CLEVELAND GRAPHITE BRONZE CO. CLEVELAND, OHIO. URGENTLY REQUIRED 100 sets GRAPHITE BRONZE CLUTCH FACINGS AS PER OUR LETTER SEVENTH OCTOBER STOP PLEASE INFORM US DELIVERY PROSPECTS.…

scan0024 Instruction to despatch 10' and 11' driven plates to Borg and Beck for re-conditioning.
View original record PS/WSC. from Rm/NRC. 110 Rm/NRC.5/MH.25.10.37. 10" and 11" Driven plates for re-conditioning. Re attached letter to Borg and Beck, will you please despatch to Leamington, per goods train, the above 28…

scan0025 Letter to Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. regarding the re-conditioning of 10' and 11' driven plates from experimental cars.
View original record Rm/WRC.4/MH. c. Roy. c. HPS/WSC. Messrs. Borg & Beck Co. Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa, Warwicks. 25th. October 1937. Dear Sirs, Re 10" and 11" driven Plates for re-conditioning. We have an…

scan0026 Requesting the forwarding of clutch driven plates to Messrs Borg & Beck Co.Ltd for reconditioning.
View original record To D/Exp. from HPS/WSC. Rm/NRC. [Handwritten]: 111D. bel HPS/WSC.3/BA.26.10.37. Re: Clutch Driven Plates. We have sent into the Despatch Stores (Hd/FC) 28 - 10" Clutch Driven Plates. 8 - 11" " " Will…

scan0027 Letter to Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. discussing test results for 10' clutch thrust springs.
View original record 111D c. By. c. Hs/LS. RM/NRC.3/MH. Messrs. Borg & Beck Co. Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa, Warwicks. 26th. October 1937. Dear Sirs, Re 10" Clutch Thrust Springs. We thank you for your letter…

scan0028 Letter suggesting the supply of springs to assemble a service stock of clutches with Thermoid faced discs.
View original record -2- Rm/NRC.3/MH. to whether or not changing the springs may upset the balance ? We suggest that you send us 90 springs (10 sets) of not less than 151 lbs. so that we can assemble a service stock of…

scan0029 Supply of graphite bronze clutch facings for various cars and arranging credit.
View original record To HPS/CEP. 1110 Rm/NRC.20/JH.26.10.37. GRAPHITE BRONZE CLUTCH FACINGS 20/25 and 3 1/2 litre. With further ref, to Rm/NRC.20/JH.21.10.37. we have since supplied the following. 1 set for School car at…

scan0030 Correspondence from a clutch manufacturer regarding the re-testing and replacement of thrust springs.
View original record Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. 1810 Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W.1. WORKS:…

scan0031 The receipt and pricing of an 11' clutch plate assembly with Thermoid facings.
View original record To Roy. Rm/NRC.15/JH.27.10.37. 110 re 11" clutch Plate Assembly. With reference to Borg & Becks letter of the 25th, herewith, we have duly received the above plate, and in view of the fact that it was…

scan0032 Letter to Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. regarding a change in material for Phantom III clutch cushion springs.
View original record Rm/NRC.14/JH. 1110 27th October, 1937. Messrs. Borg & Beck Co.Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr.Armitage. Dear Sirs, re Phantom III Clutches. Confirming our 'phone…

scan0033 Requesting the dispatch of clutch springs to two different companies.
View original record To HPS/WSC., 1110 Rm/NRC.4/JH.28.10.37. Please despatch per post :- 6 Brown clutch springs with slips of paper in each to Gerard Young Esq., The Tempered Spring Co., Burton Weir Works, Sheffield. 9…

scan0034 Letter to Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. regarding springs from a 10 inch clutch.
View original record Rm/NRC.14/JH. 28th October, 1937. Messrs. Borg & Beck Co.Ltd., T/110 Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Armitage. Dear Sirs, re 10" CLUTCH. With reference to our 'phone…

scan0035 Letter regarding the dispatch of six Brown Clutch Springs with their poundage test data.
View original record Rm/NRC.4/JH. 28th October, 1937. Gerard Young Esq., Messrs. The Tempered Steel Spring Co., Burton Weir Works, Sheffield. Dear Sir, At the request of Mr. Armitage of Messrs. Borg & Beck, per 'phone…

scan0036 Letter to Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. regarding the supply and reconditioning of 10' and 11' clutch plates.
View original record Rm/NRC.10/JH. 28th October, 1937. Messrs. Borg & Beck Co.Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. Dear Sirs, re 10" and 11" Clutch Plates. Confirming our 'phone conversation of this morning, will you…

scan0037 Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd regarding steel strip for Phantom III Cushion Plates and arranging a meeting.
View original record Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. file 1110 BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. WORKS:…

scan0038 Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding the supply of clutch driven plate assemblies.
View original record Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. 1110 file BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. I. WORKS:…

scan0039 Dispatch of brown clutch springs to two companies for examination.
View original record To D/EP. from HPS/WSC. [Haskins. - crossed out] [G/Rb. - crossed out] Rm/NRC. file 111 D HPS/WSC.S/BA.28.10.37. Re: Clutches. We hand you herewith:- 6 Brown Clutch Springs. Will you please forward…

scan0040 13 1/2 inch cross cushioned plate, comparing it to a Borg plate for the PIII model.
View original record file 1110 Rm Re Cross Cushioned Plate 13 1/2" We had not asked per 'phone for one of these, actuly, it was discussed by Mr Bacher & me at the show. This is quite a different plate to that used on the…

scan0041 Letter from Borg & Beck regarding the fabrication of a cross cushion driven plate for a Phantom LII application.
View original record Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. I. WORKS: Tachbrook…

scan0042 Confirming receipt of Borg & Beck driven plates and requesting an official order for them.
View original record To Roy. from Rm/NRC. c. G/JWH. BORG & BECK. We have to-day received two new 11" B & B driven plates with Thermoid facings, delivered per Mr. Armitage. Will you please send an official order for same.…

scan0043 Instructing the dispatch of two 11' clutch plates faced with Thermoid.
View original record To HPS/WSC. from Rm/NRC. Rm/NRC.4/MH.30.10.37. 25/30 CLUTCH. We have handed to you 2 - 11" Clutch plates faced with Thermoid. Will you please despatch - 1 to RC. Lillie Hall, for GLG.5 (memo…

scan0044 Sending a new clutch driven plate with Thermoid facing for testing on a 25/30 chassis G.L.G.5.
View original record To RC - Lillie Hall from Rm/NRC. c. Sg. c. N. Rm/NRC.2/MH.30.10.37. 25/30 CHASSIS. G.L.G.5. We are sending you a new driven plate for the clutch of the above car. It is a standard plate except that it…

scan0045 Letter to Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. acknowledging receipt of two 11 inch plates.
View original record x 1110 Rm/NRC.7/MH. Messrs. Borg & Beck Co. Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa, Warwicks. 1st. November 1937. For the attention of Mr. Armitage. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 28th…

scan0046 The supply of two identical sets of Graphite Bronze Clutch Facings for 20/25 and Bentley models.
View original record To HPS/CEP. from Rm/NRC. c. D/BP. 20/25 or 3½ Litre Clutch. We have to-day supplied two pairs of Graphite Bronze Clutch Facings for despatch to F.B.A. Ltd. 1 set 20/25 to Y.45824 O/n.37000. 1 set…

scan0047 The trial of a 13½' Cross Cushion Plate from supplier Borg & Beck.
View original record To Roy. from Rm/NRC. 11101 Rm/NRC.3/AP.5.11.37. Re, 13½" Cross Cushion Plate. Attached is a copy of letter of 28th ult. from Borg & Beck. in which they offer to supply us with a plate as above for…

scan0048 Letter to Messrs Borg & Beck Ltd. regarding a 13.5' Cross Cushion Plate trial and requesting an estimate for a batch of 100.
View original record c Roy Rm/NRC.2/AP. 5th November 1937. Messrs Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Road, LEAMINGTON SPA Dear Sirs, Re. 13½" Cross Cushion Plate. We thank you for your letter TS/AMS/LP. of 28th ult.. and note…

scan0049 Request for additional graphite bronze clutch facings for the 20/25-HP model.
View original record N/W. Rm/NRC. 1110 Br/G5/M. 5.11.37. re, Technical 20/25-HP - Clutch. You will remember sending us 3 sets of Graphite Bronze Clutch Facings just recently to enable us to deal with Customer's…

scan0050 Sending two pairs of Graphite Bronze facings for a 20/25 clutch, noting that stock is nearly exhausted.
View original record W/N. To Br/G. from Rm/NRC. c. HPS/WSC. c. HPS/CEP. 1110 Rm/NRC.2/MH.6.11.37. 20/25 CLUTCH. In reply to Br/G.5/M.5.11.37, we are sending you two more pairs of Graphite Bronze facings. Present stock is…

scan0051 Supply and low stock of Graphite Bronze clutch facings for the 20/25 or 3 1/4-Litre Bentley.
View original record To Hd. from Rm/NRC. c. HPS/CEP. Rm/NRC.3/MH.6.11.37. [Handwritten in blue ink: + 111O] 20/25 or 3 1/4-LITRE BENTLEY CLUTCH. We have to-day handed you two more pairs of Graphite Bronze facings. Present…

scan0052 The order of 1,000 clutch plates from Vandervell Products Ltd.
View original record 1110 Roy. from Rm. c. Hs. Rm1/R.6.11.37. Will you please order from Vandervell Products Ltd., 1,000 clutch plates @ 18/- each, as per the attached quotation. These are for service replacement parts on…

scan0053 Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. requesting a quote for 4 undrilled clutch facings.
View original record Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. I. WORKS: Tachbrook…

scan0054 Letter to Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd. attaching the minutes of a conference held on October 29th.
View original record 1110 5 212 Rm/NRC.6/MH. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa, Warwicks. 8th.November 1937. For the attention of Mr. Armitage. Dear Sirs, With reference to the conference held on…

scan0055 Minutes of a conference regarding the Borg & Beck clutch springs for the 4 1/4 litre Bentley.
View original record To Hs. from Rm/NRC. c. By. c. Borg & Beck Ltd. Rm/NRC.7/MH.8.11.37. 10" Borg & Beck Clutch, 4 1/4 litre Bentley. Conference held at Derby, Oct. 29th. As a result of correspondence with Messrs. Borg &…

scan0056 Technical discussion regarding spring poundage specifications for valve and clutch assemblies.
View original record -2- Rm/NRC.7/MH.8.11.37. definitely drop a certain amount in poundage as compared to, for example, a valve spring which is continually worked through a considerable range of stress, and Messrs.…

scan0057 Letter from a clutch manufacturer confirming arrangements to build a sample plate and prepare an estimate for 100 units.
View original record filb 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:…

scan0058 Letter to Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. regarding an enquiry for the supply of 10' Thermoid facings.
View original record 1110 Rm/NRC.3/JH. 9th November, 1937. Messrs. Borg & Beck Co.Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Heming. Dear Sirs, In reply to your letter of the 6th inst. reference.…

scan0059 Recommendation for two rigs to facilitate the fitting of Thermoid clutch linings to customer cars.
View original record Hs. from Rm. c EJJ. 110 Rm1/R.9.11.37. Thermoid Clutch Linings. We recommend that the two rigs to the attached drawing are put through to facilitate the fitting of Thermoid clutch linings to customers…

scan0060 The forwarding of two Graphite Bronze Clutch Facings for a 20/25 HP Clutch.
View original record [Handwritten: file] To D/BP. [Strikethrough] from HPS/WSC. [Handwritten: 1110] Ha/TC. [Strikethrough] G/Rb. [Strikethrough] Rm/NRC. HPS/WSC.15/BA.9.11.37. Re 20/25 H.P.Clutch. We hand you herewith:- 2…

scan0061 Quotation from Borg & Beck Company Ltd for the repair of special driven plate clutch assemblies.
View original record Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. WORKS: Tachbrook…

scan0062 Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd regarding a shortfall of 30 Thermoid clutch facings for part No. EX.27309.
View original record Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. WORKS: Tachbrook…

scan0063 Letter from clutch manufacturers Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding alterations to a spring for a Bentley clutch.
View original record Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. REGISTERED OFFICE BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W.1. WORKS: Tachbrook…

scan0064 Letter to a supplier querying a quote for reconditioning plates that is more expensive than buying new ones.
View original record c. Roy. Rm/NRC.11/MH. 1110 Messrs. Borg & Beck Co. Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa, Warwicks. 12th. November 1937. For the attention of Mr.Harris. Dear Sirs, In reply to your favour…

scan0065 Letter to Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. concerning the poundage specifications for 10-inch clutch springs.
View original record 110 Rm/NRC.10/MH. Messrs. Borg & Beck Co. Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa, Warwicks. 12th. November 1937. For the attention of Mr. Armitage. Dear Sirs, Re 10" Clutch Springs. We thank you for…

scan0066 Letter to Messrs. Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. confirming the supply of Thermoid facings with a change in thickness and a superseded part number.
View original record 110 Rm/NRC.9/MH. Messrs. Borg & Beck Co. Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa, Warwicks. 12th. November 1937. For the attention of Mr.Heming. Dear Sirs, With reference to your letter SH/A/GEW of the…

scan0067 Conflicting price information for 10 inch and 11 inch clutch plates.
View original record To Roy. from Rm/NRC. c. Rb/CA. 1110 Rm/NRC.4/MH.15.11.37. 10" and 11" CLUTCH PLATES. We have conflicting information re the price of the above plates. Borg & Beck have told us in a letter that - The…

scan0068 Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd suggesting that experimental Driving Plate Assemblies be scrapped as they are uneconomical to bring up to standard specification.
View original record 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…

scan0069 Letter to Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. regarding the decision to scrap six plates and service thirty.
View original record Roy Rm/NRC.11/JH. 17th November, 1937. Messrs. Borg & Beck Co.Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. Dear Sirs, Service Dept. In reply to your letter S/8790/JAH/GFM. of 15th inst. in view of the fact…

scan0070 Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck regarding an agreement for testing complete assemblies.
View original record Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. WORKS: Tachbrook…

scan0071 Letter from Borg & Beck regarding the inspection and repair status of 36 clutch units.
View original record Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. WORKS: Tachbrook…

scan0072 Letter to Ben Hopkins of Cleveland Graphite Bronze Co. regarding clutch linings, brake servo linings, and an aluminium tin bearing alloy.
View original record (Handwritten in red circle: 110) Rm6/R. 18th November, 1937. Ben Hopkins, Esq., Cleveland Graphite Bronze Co., 880, East 72nd Street, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A. Dear Mr. Hopkins, We have now got 40 sets…

scan0073 Letter to B. Hopkins regarding the price and production of graphite bronze material for brakes and clutches.
View original record B. Hopkins, Esq. -2- 18.11.37. you some, but he has not done so. I can only assure you that we will see you get as much as you want before the end of the year. We should like to know what the price of…

scan0074 Cost breakdown memo for Cleveland Graphite Bronze facings.
View original record COPY FOR FILES. To Rm. from Rm/NRC. 1110 18.11.37. CLEVELAND GRAPHITE BRONZE. 52 facings (26 pairs) Invoiced at $ 169.00 Say £34. 0. 0d. Duty £11. 6. 9d. Freight £ 2. 0. 0d. £47. 6. 9d. = 18s. 3d. per…

scan0075 Communication regarding experimental bronze clutch liners from Vandervell Steelbak, London.
View original record 1110. 19.11.37. VANDERVELL STEELBAK LONDON. SECOND TYPE OF EXPERIMENTAL BRONZE CLUTCH LINERS RECEIVED ARE THESE LESS COSTLY IF SO HOLD OUR PRODUCTION ORDER. L. ROBOTHAM.

scan0076 Letter to Messrs. Borg & Beck Co.Ltd. clarifying the number of plates being repaired and the associated cost.
View original record c. to Roy 1110 Rm/NRC.11/JH. 19th November, 1937. Messrs. Borg & Beck Co.Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. Service Department. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter ref.S/JWH/JR. of the 18th…

scan0077 Letter from Borg & Beck regarding difficulty balancing 10.A3 clutch covers and requesting permission to weld balancing strips.
View original record Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. file 1110 Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. WORKS:…

scan0078 Drawing of a special 10 A3 cover, detailing modifications and manufacturing specifications.
View original record 12.312"/12.310" DIA^R MACHINE COVER TO THIS DIAMETER (SEE NOTE RE-LOCATION ETC) .3775"/.376" DIA^R REAM ONE ADDITIONAL HOLE ON 11.627"/11.623" P.C.DIA^R NOTE:- THE LIMITS FOR CONCENTRICITY OF BOLT…

scan0079 Letter from Vandervell Products Ltd. regarding new Clevite clutch facing material and a request to loan a Dynamo and Control Box.
View original record VANDERVELL PRODUCTS Ltd. TELEGRAMS & CABLES: STEELBAK, LONDON. DIRECTORS: C. A. VANDERVELL. G. A. VANDERVELL. M. P. FOSTER. TELEPHONE ACORN 2251/2. MANUFACTURERS OF PRESSED BUSHINGS, STEEL BACKED…

scan0080 Letter to Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. inquiring about the development and fitting of new thrust springs for clutches.
View original record 1110 Rm/NRC.11/JH. 23rd November, 1937. Messrs. Borg & Beck Co.Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Armitage. Dear Sirs, With reference to the conference held at Derby on the…

scan0081 Letter to Messrs. Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. agreeing to the welding of a balance strip on a clutch cover flange.
View original record 11/10 Rm/NRC.10/JH. 23rd November, 1937. Messrs. Borg & Beck Co.Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Shinkins. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of 22nd. inst. and…

scan0082 Confirming the fitting of Graphite Bronze Clutch Facings to three specific cars.
View original record N-W Rm/NRC ------- 110 file Br/M10/A. 23.11.37 ----------------- re Technical - Graphite Bronze Clutch Facings --------------------------------------- Further to your Br/M11/A22.10.37, will you please…

scan0083 Private memo regarding the fitting and performance of graphite bronze clutch facings on a 3½-litre chassis.
View original record 1110 feb K/W. Rm/NRC. PRIVATE. Pk/KC/DPB/23.11.37. re: GRAPHITE BRONZE CLUTCH FACINGS. Reference my Pk/KC/DPB/10.11.37 (the final paragraph) you will find that I have fitted one of these graphite…

scan0084 Letter from The Cleveland Graphite Bronze Co. discussing an error with incorrectly drilled clutch facings and a new experimental design.
View original record 1110 THE CLEVELAND GRAPHITE BRONZE Co. BUSHINGS BEARINGS WASHERS DETROIT OFFICE, 7-169 GENERAL MOTORS BLDG. MAIN OFFICE & PLANT 880 EAST 72ND STREET CLEVELAND HARD ROLLED BRONZE STEEL BACK - BABBITT…

scan0085 Letter from The Cleveland Graphite Bronze Company regarding developments and testing of clutch plates and facings.
View original record Mr. W. A. Robotham. Page 2 - method we have eliminated all slots in the driven plate faces and yet have been able to keep the plates entirely flat under driving temperatures of over 700°F. We believe…

scan0086 Blueprint of a clutch assembly with a detailed parts list legend.
View original record LEGEND PART NO | NAME | NO REQ'D 1 | CENTER PLATE | 2 2 | RETAINING RING | 2 3 | RETAINING RING FASTENING RIVET | 24 4 | RETAINING RING SPACER RIVET | 12 5 | INNER CONTACT RING | 2 6 | OUTER CONTACT…

scan0087 The supply and performance of Graphite Bronze Clutch Facings.
View original record W/K. To Pk/KC. from Rm/NRC. Rm/NRC.9/MH.24.11.37. 1110 GRAPHITE BRONZE CLUTCH FACINGS. Thanks for your Pk/KC/DBP.23.11.37 re Professor F.J.Dykes and his son. We quite agree that it would have been…

scan0088 Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck confirming a change from Brown Springs to Black Springs.
View original record Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. 1110. file wave BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1.…

scan0089 Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. requesting prices for various clutch plates and springs.
View original record x 1110. c. Roy Rm/NRC.5/MH. 1st. December 1937. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. Dear Sirs, Will you please send us - 6 - 11" driven plates, Thermoid faced, otherwise…

scan0090 Letter from Borg & Beck regarding a price request for modified 11' driven plates with Thermoid facings.
View original record Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. WORKS: Tachbrook…

scan0091 Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd concerning the dispatch and rectification of 10' clutch driven plates with Thermoid Facings.
View original record Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. WORKS: Tachbrook…

scan0092 Request to prepare two rings with specific dimensions for testing the 20/25 and 3 1/2 litre clutch.
View original record 1110 HPS. Rm/NRC.16/JH.6.12.37. re 20/25 and 3 1/2 litre clutch. Please prepare two rings of S/M 10.500 outside dia. 8.400 inside dia. by .093 thick. +20 -20 These are required as packings for…

scan0093 Letter to Ferodo Ltd. requesting a quote for heat-insulating discs for clutch thrust springs.
View original record 1110 Rm/NRC.2/AP. 6th December 1937. Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH For the attention of Mr.Longley Dear Sirs, We may require a number of discs of a heat insulating material 1.000" dia. X…

scan0094 Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. providing a service list of prices for clutch parts.
View original record Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W.1. WORKS: Tachbrook…

scan0095 Letter from Ferodo Limited regarding clutch spring insulating pads, comparing punched vs. turned manufacturing methods.
View original record All Communications to be addressed to the Company. FERODO LIMITED TELEPHONE: 19 CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH (5 LINES) TELEGRAMS: FRICTION, PHONE, CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. FERODO REGD. TRADE MARK. BRAKE & CLUTCH…

scan0096 Letter to Messrs Borg & Beck Ltd. regarding an enquiry for a 10' clutch with Thermoid facings for a Bentley.
View original record Rm/NRC.10/AP. December 10th.1937. Messrs Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Road, LEAMINGTON SPA. For the attention of Mr.Armitage Dear Sirs, Re. 10" Clutch - Bentley. We are very interested in trying one of…

scan0097 Letter to Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. about experimentally re-drilling a 10' Cross Cushioned Plate.
View original record 1110 Rm/NRC.4/MH. 13th. December 1937. Messrs. Borg & Beck Co. Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa, WARWICKS. Dear Sirs, Re 10" Cross Cushioned Plate. With reference to our 'phone call of this…

scan0098 Despatch of Ferodo Facings for a 4 1/2 Litre Bentley clutch.
View original record To HPS/WSC. from Rm/NRC. Rm/NRC.5/MH.13.12.37. 4 1/2 LITRE BENTLEY. Please despatch to Borg & Beck, one pair of Ferodo Facings S.6777 herewith. These are our property to be returned to us fitted to a…

scan0099 Request for additional sets of Graphite Bronze Facings for a 20/25-HP Clutch.
View original record N/W. Rm/NRC. mo Br/Gll/M. 13.12.37. re, Technical - 20/25-HP Clutch. Please refer to your Rm/NRC2/MH.6.11.37. We have now used the two pairs of Graphite Bronze Facings, and we have another Car in…

scan0100 The testing methodology for Graphite Bronze clutch facings on a 20/25 & 3 1/2 litre Bentley.
View original record To Hs. c. to By. c. to Da. c. to Mx. 1160 Rm/WAC.4/JH.13.12.37. Tests of Graphite Bronze Clutch Facings. 20/25 & 3 1/2 litre Bentley. Some twenty of the above cars have been fitted with metallic…

scan0101 Clutch reliability tests, comparing wear and performance of different facing materials.
View original record -2- in a short time rather than to test the general reliability of the clutch. Arms were arranged from the operating levers so that the pressure plate movement was increased by 20 to 1 so that facing…

scan0102 Clutch spring modifications and performance testing with Ferodo discs.
View original record -3- We then fitted new springs with .080 discs of Ferodo VM.20 at the pressure plate end of each, this however only formed very incomplete heat insulation, because the springs are recessed 3/4" into…

scan0103 Test report conclusion recommending the use of Graphite Bronze clutch facings on Bentley models.
View original record -4- Rm/NRC.4/JH.13.12.37. At the conclusion of the test the bronze had "picked-up" and was adhering to the steel plate in patches, although the wear of the driven plate was less than .001. The facings…

scan0104 Graph comparing the wear characteristics of 'Graphite Bronze' and 'Ferodo Rad 11' driving faces.
View original record WEAR OF EACH DRIVING FACE. RADII SPRINGS 141 LBS. BRONZE SPRINGS 161 LBS. μ = .18 TAKE UP NORMAL μ = .157 TAKE UP QUICK NUMBER OF SLIPS AT 30 SECOND INTERVALS WEAR OF EACH FACING Graph Line 1:…

scan0105 Confirming the fitting of a graphite bronze clutch plate to chassis GXK-80.
View original record N-W Rm/NRC. 1110 fil (20/25) Br/M3/A. 14.12.37 re Technical - Graphite Bronze Clutch Facings Will you please note that we have supplied and fitted the above type clutch plate to Ch. GXK-80 - Absalom.…

scan0106 Letter from Borg & Beck Company regarding a 10-inch clutch for a Bentley application.
View original record Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. fil 1110 Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. WORKS:…

scan0107 The stock availability of Graphite Bronze clutch facings for the 20/25 HP model.
View original record To N. from Rm/NRC. γ 1110 Rm/NRC.8/MH.15.12.37. Re 20/25 H.P. CLUTCH. In reply to Br/G.11/M.13.12.37 we regret that we have no more Graphite Bronze clutch facings until the next consignment arrives…

scan0108 Letter from Borg & Beck regarding issues with the drilling and supply of a 10' Cross Cushion Driven Plate.
View original record Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. I. Your Ref Rm/NRC/4/MH. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. WORKS: Tachbrook Road,…

scan0109 Performance of Borg & Beck clutches compared to Long clutch plates on a Bentley.
View original record W/P. To Sr. from Rm. 1110 also 1245 Rm.6/AP.20.12.37 Re. BORG & BECK CLUTCHES Thanks for Sr.6/Crn.16.12.37. So far we have not confirmed that the Long clutch plate is a great deal better than the Borg…

scan0110 Letter to Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. acknowledging receipt of a Phantom III clutch plate for trial.
View original record Rm/NRC.16/JH. 1110 22nd. December, 1937. Messrs. Borg & Beck Co.Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Armitage. Dear Sirs, re Phantom III Clutch. We acknowledge with many…

scan0111 Chasing a promised batch of 20/25-HP Bronze Clutch Facings.
View original record N/W. Rm/NRC. NO fil Br/G5/G.22-12-37. ---------- re. 20/25-HP Bronze Clutch Facings. ---------- With reference to our telephone conversation of the 20th inst, in connection with the above. We do not…

scan0112 The fitting of a Graphite Bronze Clutch Facing to chassis GBK-14.
View original record N-W Rm/NRC. 1110 N.R.C. file Br/M2/A. 22.12.37 re Technical - Graphite Bronze Clutch Facings ---------------------------------------- One of the above clutch plates has been fitted to Ch. GBK-14.…

scan0113 Letter to Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd. requesting cushioning data for a Phantom III clutch plate.
View original record 1110 Rm/NRC.4/MH. 23rd. December 1937. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. Dear Sirs, Re Phantom III Clutch. With reference to the 12 1/2" cross cushioned plate which you have…

scan0114 Follow-up letter regarding an unfulfilled order for springs and cancelling an order for clutch plates.
View original record c Roy 1110 Rm/NRC.5/JH. 30th December, 1937. Messrs. Borg & Beck Co.Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Shinkins. Dear Sirs, With reference to our letter Rm/NRC.5/MH. of…

scan0115 Invoice from Ferodo Ltd for five Ferodo Discs and seeking payment approval.
View original record Rm/NRC. 1110. file done 3/1/38 G/WFH/AF.7/KI.30.12.37. WAP We are in receipt of an invoice from Ferodo Ltd. dated 16th December for 5 Ferodo Discs 13 1/2" x 9 1/2" x 1/8" at 4/8d. each. S-7409 If…

scan0116 Invoice from Ferodo Ltd for experimental discs and a request for a covering order.
View original record To Roy. from Rm/NRC. c. G/WFH. Rm/NRC.6/MH.31.12.37. 1110 G/WFH. advises us that an invoice dated Dec.16th. has been received from Ferodo Ltd. for 5 Ferodo Discs 13 1/2" x 9 1/2" x 1/8" at 4/8d. each.…

scan0117 Price list for Borg & Beck clutches and plates for various car models.
View original record 1110 BORG & BECK PRICES AT 1.1.38 10-A-3 (BENTLEY) Complete clutch with Thermoid faced plate £2. 10. 0. net. Plate only. Thermoid faced £2.4.1 less 50% £1. 2. 0½ " Clutch without plate £1. 7. 11½…

scan0118 Modifications to a rig for testing Borg & Beck clutch springs.
View original record To RHC. from Rm/NRC. RIG FOR TESTING BORG & BECK CLUTCH SPRINGS. On trying out the above rig, we find that the friction of the clutch fingers amounts to a force of 80 to 100 lbs. applied to the…

scan0119 Covering order for thrust springs from Borg & Beck Ltd.
View original record 110 To Roy. from Rm/NRC. c. G/JWH. Rm/NRC.1/AP.7.1.38 Will you please send a covering order to Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd. for:- 36-40150.R. thrust springs, Green. 36-40123.R. " " Black. as ordered by us…

scan0120 Letter from The Cleveland Graphite Bronze Co. discussing the development of brake linings and clutch facings.
View original record THE CLEVELAND GRAPHITE BRONZE CO. BUSHINGS BEARINGS WASHERS DETROIT OFFICE, 7-169 GENERAL MOTORS BLDG. MAIN OFFICE & PLANT 880 EAST 72ND STREET CLEVELAND HARD ROLLED BRONZE STEEL BACK - BABBITT LINED…

scan0121 From The Cleveland Graphite Bronze Co. discussing the feasibility of manufacturing brake servo linings from powdered metal.
View original record Form 2040 10m 7-34 THE CLEVELAND GRAPHITE BRONZE CO. TO: B. F. Hopkins FROM: J. V. O. Palm DATE: Jan. 5, 1938. SUBJECT: BRAKE SERVO LININGS FOR ROLLS ROYCE LTD. Referring to their letter of November…

scan0122 Technical memorandum regarding clutch slip and testing methods.
View original record 110 To By. c. to Hs. c. to Wx. c. to Sn. c. to Hd. c. to Sr. E/P. c. to Br. E/M. c. to /K. Am/HRC.2/JW.8.1.38. re CLUTCH SLIP AND METHOD OF TESTING. We have frequently observed that a clutch which…

scan0123 Clutch performance, slipping, and experimental testing methods for smooth pick-up.
View original record -2- and may be dismissed so far as the average customer is concerned. (c) At high rubbing velocity, such as when attempting to start from rest with the engine racing, an air film may be maintained…

scan0124 Note on how to handle a complaint of slipping under abnormal driving conditions during an experimental test.
View original record -3- Rm/NRC.8/JH.8.1.38. If it is demonstrated that a reasonably quick pick up at say 30 m.p.h. can be obtained as in the first part of the experimental test a complaint of slipping under abnormal…

scan0125 List of clutches fitted to various chassis units in January 1938.
View original record CLUTCHES JAN. 1938. file 1110 Chassis Unit Reg. No. | Clutch. Date plate fitted. | Chassis Unit Reg. No. | Clutch. Date plate fitted. | Chassis Unit Reg. No. | Clutch. Date plate fitted.…

scan0126 Letter from Vandervell Products Ltd. explaining a delivery delay due to scrapped clutch plates.
View original record file 1110 VANDERVELL PRODUCTS Ltd. TELEGRAMS & CABLES: STEELBAK, LONDON. DIRECTORS: G.A.VANDERVELL, M.P.FOSTER. TELEPHONE ACORN 2251/2. MANUFACTURERS OF PRESSED BUSHINGS, STEEL BACKED BABBITT & LEAD…

scan0127 Experimental Ferodo clutch facings, confirming receipt of parts and amending a previous order.
View original record To Roy/Ms. from Rm/NRC. c. G/WPH. γ 1110 Rm/NRC.7/MH.12.1.38. FERODO CLUTCH FACINGS. (EXPERIMENTAL) Re the attached memo G/WPH.CA8/NR.4.1.38, we confirm having received the 3 sets of 6 pairs of…

scan0128 Blueprint of a 10.5 inch clutch designed for approximately 200 to 220 lbs/feet torque.
View original record SHOWN FOR METALLIC FACINGS. IF USED WITH ASBESTOS, THE FACINGS WOULD BE ATTACHED TO THE DRIVEN PLATE, AND THE CARRIER PLATE WOULD NOT BE REQUIRED. 20 RIBS FOR COOLING DRIVEN PLATE SIMILAR TO 20/25…

scan0129 Design proposal for a new type of clutch detailing its six main advantages.
View original record Rm. Hs. FILE 1110 18.1.38. I submit herewith a design for a new type of clutch for which I claim the following advantages :- (1) The pressure plate is carried and located by a resilient steel driving…

scan0130 Patentability of a pressure plate mounting and resilient finger levers.
View original record -2- 18.1.38. I believe both the method of carrying the pressure plate and the resilient finger levers would be patentable, especia-lly the pressure plate mounting, which differs essentially from a…

scan0131 Company policy and issues surrounding clutch changeovers for various car models, including the Phantom III and 25/30.
View original record 361. Rm/GWH. from Rm. Rml/R.19.1.38. CLUTCH CHANGEOVERS. We note from a report, No. N.419 Mr. C.F. Bernhard Chassis No. 3-BT-17, that the clutch plate was changed though the owner was unaware of the…

scan0132 Policy on changing clutch plates for Phantom III and 25/30 HP models in response to chauffeur complaints.
View original record To Rm.... from Rm/GWH. c. to By. file Rm/GWH.12/N.24.1.38. A.R.C. 1110? Referring to your memo Rm.1/R.19.1.38, the changing of clutch plates both on Phantom III and 25/30 HP. are not being changed as…

scan0133 The 25/30 and Bentley clutch failing to stop, caused by excessive run-out on the clutch plate due to strain during gearbox installation.
View original record W/K. To Rm/GuH. from Rm/NRC. 1110 c. to By. c. to Ex. c. to La. c. to Hd. c. to K. c. to P. c. to N. Rm/NRC.3/AP.27.1.38 25/30. and Bentley Clutch. In some cases of the clutch failing to stop, we have…

scan0134 Letter to Ferodo Ltd. requesting samples of a clutch disc for bursting strength testing and comparison with other materials.
View original record 1110 file Rm/NRC.10/JH. 28th January, 1938. J.N. Longley Esq., Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith. Dear Mr. Longley, It is very probable that a clutch facing having the /u velocity characteristic…

scan0135 Letter from Ferodo Limited regarding the testing and manufacturing of clutch disc samples.
View original record 11/20 Jul All Communications to be addressed to the Company. FERODO LIMITED TELEPHONE: 19 CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH (5 Lines) TELEGRAMS: FRICTION, PHONE, CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. FERODO BRAKE & CLUTCH LININGS…

scan0136 Letter to the Cleveland Graphite Bronze Company regarding an aluminium tin alloy, servo lining, and clutch facings.
View original record 1181 Rm5/R. 1st February, 1938. Ben F. Hopkins, Esq., The Cleveland Graphite Bronze Company, 880 East 72nd Street, CLEVELAND, U.S.A. My dear Mr. Hopkins, Thank you so much for your letter of January…

scan0137 Technical note detailing the properties of graphite bronze for a servo.
View original record Rm. from Rm/AFM. 1.2.38. GRAPHITE BRONZE FOR SERVO. is:- The information asked for in attached letter Max. unit pressure 150 lbs/square inch " speed ...... 8.5 feet/Sec. Coefficient of friction 0.37…

scan0138 Letter from Ferodo Limited confirming the dispatch of material samples S.7732 for testing.
View original record 1110 All Communications to be addressed to the Company. FERODO LIMITED TELEPHONE: 19 CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH (5 LINES) TELEGRAMS: FRICTION, PHONE, CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. FERODO REGD. TRADE MARK. BRAKE &…

scan0139 Letter to Ferodo Ltd. concerning the receipt and planned testing of S.7732 facings on a Phantom III car.
View original record 1170 Rm/NRC.2/JH. 14th February, 1938. J.N. Longley Esq., Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith. Dear Mr. Longley, Many thanks for your letter of the 11th inst. the 4 S.7732 facings have now come to…

scan0140 Letter from Cleveland Graphite Bronze Co. discussing servo lining, new bearing material, and Clevite clutch facings.
View original record THE CLEVELAND GRAPHITE BRONZE CO. BUSHINGS BEARINGS WASHERS DETROIT OFFICE, 7-169 GENERAL MOTORS BLDG. MAIN OFFICE & PLANT 880 EAST 72ND STREET CLEVELAND HARD ROLLED BRONZE STEEL BACK - BABBITT LINED…

scan0141 Inquiry regarding the wear patterns on Borg & Beck clutches.
View original record W/N. Br. from Rm/NRC. c. W/K. 1110 Rm/NRC.1/MH.16.2.38. RE BORG & BECK CLUTCHES. We would be interested to know if you have ever found the facing of a Borg & Beck clutch on either Bentley or 25/30…

scan0142 New clutch spring test rig for 10' & 11' Borg & Beck clutches and the findings from its use.
View original record To RHC. from Rm/NRC. c. Hs. c. By. c. Da. c. Mx. (110 CLUTCH SPRING TEST RIG. FOR 10" & 11" BORG & BECK CLUTCHES. We have now got the above rig working very satis-factorily, and since making the…

scan0143 Recommendation to build a new testing rig for clutches with a modification to the stud pitch circle diameter.
View original record -2- We recommend that another rig be made for the use of K. and N. which could be kept at N., and Bentley clutches which require testing owing to slip or fierceness could quickly be taken to N. for…

scan0144 Clutch jagger issue with graphite bronze clutch faces on a 3 1/2-litre Bentley chassis.
View original record K/W. Rm/NRC. c to GWH. file feds 1110 Pk/KC/DPB/17.2.38. re: GRAPHITE BRONZE CLUTCH FACES. 20/25.HP & 3 1/2-litre BENTLEY. Mileage of liners 3,000. ? filed 561. 1110 file Re Rm/NRC.16/JH.21.10.37 and…

scan0145 Customer complaints and wear issues related to Borg & Beck clutches.
View original record K/W. Rm/NRC. c to Rm/GWH. file Pk/KC/DPB/18.2.38. re: BORG & BECK CLUTCHES. ? 1110 I thank you for your Rm/NRC.1/MH.16.2.38. We have actually had about four cases where the facing of a Borg & Beck…

scan0146 Examining clutch friction plates for judder and a proposal to increase clearance to extend clutch life.
View original record - 2 - general rule, when examining friction plates of clutches that have been dismantled for judder, rarely find one the head clearance of which is even .03". Anything that you can do to increase this…

scan0147 Resolving clutch chattering in 25/30 HP & Bentley clutches by fitting a new bronze bush bearing.
View original record H.P.C. This is interesting. We should try & confirm the results in conjunction with the repair dept To Hs.. from Rm/GWH. c. to By. c. to Rm. c. to Mx. fil 1110. (25/30 HP. & Bentley Clutches.) 20/25 3…

scan0148 Letter to Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. requesting particulars, a drawing, and a curve for a Long clutch with centrifugal assistance for Phantom III cars.
View original record 1110. Rm/NRC.8/MH. 23rd. February 1938. Messrs. Borg & Beck Co. Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa, WARWICKS. For the attention of Mr.Barker. Dear Sirs, Confirming our 'phone conversation of this…

scan0149 Supply of a clutch spring test rig to a supplier to standardize testing procedures.
View original record To Rm/NRC. c. to RHO. c. to Hs. c. to Da. c. to Mx. 1110 file BY.25/N.23.2.38. Clutch Spring Test Rig. Referring to Rm/NRC.8/MH.16.2.38, I consider in addition to K. and N. being supplied with a rig,…

scan0150 Clutch spring test rig and an attached letter to Borg & Beck Ltd.
View original record To By. from Rm/NRC. c. Hs. c. RRC. c. Da. c. Ex. Rm/NRC.2/MH.25.2.38. γ 1110 also 1371 CLUTCH SPRING TEST RIG. In reply to By.25/M.23.2.38, attached is copy of letter we have written to Borg & Beck…

scan0151 Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. regarding a rig for measuring clutch thrust and the results of initial tests.
View original record RM/BRS.1/MH. 25th. February 1938. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa, WARWICKS. For the attention of Mr.Armitage. Dear Sirs, You may remember that some time ago, the writer…

scan0152 Page 2 of a letter to Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd. about a rig for measuring thrust on a pressure plate.
View original record Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd. -2- 25th. February 1938. "dummy" springs, and then measuring from the face of the cover to the face of the pressure plate. The real merit of the rig is that it quickly shows…

scan0153 Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding a rig to measure thrust spring pressure on clutches.
View original record Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. 1110 Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. I. WORKS:…

scan0154 Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck regarding the application of a 12.CB. clutch to the Phantom III.
View original record Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. file 1110 Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. I. WORKS:…

scan0155 Letter to Ben Hopkins of Cleveland Graphite Bronze Co. regarding clutch construction, friction materials, and an aluminium tin alloy.
View original record Rm3/R. 28th February, 1938. Ben Hopkins, Esq., Cleveland Graphite Bronze Co., 880, East 72nd Street, CLEVELAND, OHIO. Dear Mr. Hopkins, Very many thanks for your letter of Feb.16th. As soon as you can…

scan0156 Letter to The United Steel Products Co. requesting particulars of Cor-ten steel.
View original record 11/10 Rm/NRC.19/JH. 1st March, 1938. The United Steel Products Co. NEW YORK. Dear Sirs, We would be glad to have full particulars of Cor-ten steel as advertised in the January issue of the S.A.E.…

scan0157 Quote for a test rig for Borg & Beck clutches.
View original record 8 1110 ? 1371 To RHC. from Rm/NRC. c. Hs. c. By. Rm/NRC.1/MH.2.3.38. TEST RIG, BORG & BECK CLUTCHES. Mr.Armitage of Borg & Beck and Mr.Emmott Jun. called today, and examined the above rig. Mr.Armitage…

scan0158 Slack in a bronze bush for 20/25 HP and Bentley clutches and the owner's satisfaction after replacement.
View original record 1110? file To By... from Rm/GWH. c. to Rm/NRC. Rm/GWH.14/N.3.3.38. Re: 20/25 HP. and Bentley Clutches. With reference to your memo Rm/NRC.9/AP. 25.2.38, the amount of slack in the bronze bush referred…

scan0159 Requesting bench space for a newly completed rig for testing Borg & Beck clutches.
View original record 1110? 1371 To RHC. c. to Hs. Rm/NRC.1/JH.5.3.38. Rig for testing Borg & Beck Clutches. Now that the rig is completed and working very satisfactory we suggest that a space on a bench be found for it in…

scan0160 Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. concerning the trial supply of a 10' Semi-Centrifugal Clutch.
View original record Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. I. WORKS: Tachbrook…

scan0161 Composition, properties, and suitability of Corten steel.
View original record c. Rm. O. Hignett [struck through] 1110 Cgh/EM.3/MM.7.3.38. CORTEN STEEL. I have obtained such particulars as are available/county in regard to the above material. Corten Steel is a low carbon…

scan0162 Supply and cost of a test rig for Borg & Beck clutches.
View original record To Rm/NRC. From RHC/JRD. c.c. to Hs. c.c. to By fel 1110. RHC/JRD.2/MJ.7.3.38. (RHC. absent.) TEST RIG - BORG & BECK CLUTCHES. Replying to your memo. Rm/NRC.1/MH.2.3.38 regarding the supply of a test…

scan0163 Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. offering a reduced price for a clutch thrust poundage testing rig.
View original record 1160 Rm/NRC.12/MH. 8th. March 1938. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa, WARWICKS. For the attention of Mr.Armitage. Dear Sirs, With reference to the rig for testing the thrust…

scan0164 Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. concerning the trial and specifications of a 10-inch Semi-Centrifugal Clutch.
View original record 1110 Rm/NRC.8/AP. March 8th 1938. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Rd., LEAMINGTON SPA. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, Re. 10" Semi-Centrifugal Clutch. We thank you for your favour of…

scan0165 Request for a performance curve and price quotation for a centrifugal assistance clutch.
View original record -2- Could you please send us a curve showing the extent of the centrifugal assistance.? Please let us know the price of the one clutch you are sending, also your quotation for quantities approximately…

scan0166 Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck declining an offer for a test rig.
View original record File 1110 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:…

scan0167 Refusal of Borg & Beck to purchase a clutch test rig.
View original record 1110. To RHC. from Rm/NRC. c. Hs. c. By. Rm/NRC.3/MH.10.3.38. TEST RIG - BORG & BECK CLUTCHES. In reply to your RHC/JRD.2/MJ.7.3.38 offering to supply Borg & Beck with one of these test rigs at a…

scan0168 Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck regarding the supply and specification of a 10.C.F. clutch.
View original record 1110. 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:…

scan0169 Continuation of a letter from Borg & Beck Company Limited regarding a cover assembly from America.
View original record Continuation No. 1. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd. 10.3.38. cover assembly from America owing to the comparatively small quantity involved, and we take it you would have no objection to this. Yours…

scan0170 Tensometer test results for a Borg & Beck cast iron clutch plate.
View original record file 1110 ✓ To BY. from H1/EJW. c.c. Rm/Mr. Chandler. M.1563. LABORATORY. H1/EJW.1/GS.11.3.38. BORG & BECK CAST IRON CLUTCH PLATE. Tensometer Tests. (Test pieces drawing No.22). Test Pieces No. Ult…

scan0171 Letter to supplier Borg & Beck concerning the failure of a clutch pressure plate and subsequent material test results.
View original record 110 - Rm/NRC.10/JH. 15th March, 1938. Messrs. Borg & Beck Co.Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. Dear Sirs, We are sending you the broken parts of the pressure plate of an 11.A.3. clutch which burst…

scan0172 Instructing the return of a broken 11' pressure plate to Borg & Beck.
View original record To HPS/WSC. (1110. Rm/NRC.9/JH.15.3.38. Please send to Borg & Beck. One broken 11" pressure plate herewith, as per our letter reference - Rm/NRC.10/JH.15.3.38. Rm/NRC.

scan0173 Letter to Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. regarding the spring thrust of a Long 10 F.O. Clutch.
View original record 1110. Rm/NRC.19/JH. 15th March, 1938. Messrs. Borg & Beck Co.Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, re Long 10 F.O. Clutch. We thank you for your favour of…

scan0174 Forwarding of a broken 11' clutch pressure plate to Messrs Borg & Beck.
View original record To D/AP. from HPS/WSC. Rd/PC. G/RD. Rm/NRC. file 1110 HPS/WSC.24/BA.15.3.38. Clutch. We hand you herewith:- 1 11" Pressure plate - broken. Will you please foward same to-day to Messrs Borg & Beck,…

scan0175 Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck regarding a burst 11.A3 pressure plate.
View original record Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. 1110 Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. WORKS:…

scan0176 Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck regarding the experimental fitting of a Long 10.C.F. clutch to a Bentley.
View original record Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W.1. WORKS: Tachbrook…

scan0177 Letter of complaint to supplier Borg & Beck about a faulty pressure plate due to substandard iron.
View original record 1110 Rm/NRC.14/JH. 17th March, 1938. Messrs. Borg & Beck Co.Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 16th inst. With…

scan0178 Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd regarding a Long 10.C.F. Clutch for a Bentley application.
View original record Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. I. Your Ref.......... 1110. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD MANUFACTURERS OF…

scan0179 Specification and recommendation sheet for a Borg & Beck clutch, for a vehicle with a Bentley engine.
View original record FORM G. 8/B. Spec BB-460 BORG & BECK CLUTCHES. BORG & BECK COMPANY, LTD. TACHBROOK ROAD, LEAMINGTON SPA, WARWICKSHIRE. Index No. Date 17.3.38 MAKE OF VEHICLE Rolls-Royce MODEL YEAR TYPE SERIAL No.…

scan0180 Letter to Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. regarding an experimental order for a clutch, clarifying engine bore specifications and requesting related documents.
View original record MID. Rm/NRC.15/JH. 19th March, 1938. Messrs. Borg & Beck Co.Ltd. Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Shinkins. Dear Sirs, re 10" C.F. Long Clutch 460.B.B. We thank you for your…

scan0181 Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding a 10 C.F. Long Clutch, specification BB.460.
View original record file 1110 Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROOK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W.1. WORKS:…

scan0182 Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck regarding a burst pressure plate.
View original record Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. WORKS: Tachbrook…

scan0183 Chart plotting Centrifugal Force (C.F.) against Revolutions Per Minute (R.P.M.) for various radii of rotation.
View original record CENTRIFUGAL FORCE CHART. file 1110 GIVEN R.P.M. AND RADIUS OF ROTATION OF A MASS THE CURVES SHOW THE VALUE OF THE C.F. IN TERMS OF THE WEIGHT OF THE MASS. SINCE C.F. IS DIRECTLY PROPORTIONAL TO THE…

scan0184 Letter to a supplier requesting advice on a clutch's pressure plate finish and adjusting screws.
View original record 1110 March 30th.1938 Rm/NRC.8/AP. Messrs Borg & Beck Limited, Tachbrook Road, LEAMINGTON SPA. For the attention of Mr.Barker. Dear Sirs, With reference to the Long 10 CF. clutch you have sent us,…

scan0185 Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck regarding the finish and adjustment method of a Long 10 C.F. Clutch.
View original record Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. WORKS: Tachbrook…

scan0186 Suggestion to add a rubber washer as an upward stop for the clutch pedal on Wraith and Bentley models.
View original record J 110 To By. c. to Da. Rm/NRC.14/JH.5.4.38. CLUTCH PEDAL STOP "UPWARDS". We suggest that a rubber washer be threaded on the pedal holder shank to stop the pedal against the face of the packing box on…

scan0187 Letter to Ferodo Ltd. discussing a clutch judder issue and the frictional properties of clutch facings.
View original record 1160. Rm/NRC.7/JH. 7th April, 1938. J.N. Longley Esq., Messrs, Ferodo Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith. Dear Mr. Longley, All our experience appears to confirm the view which we have discussed that the…

scan0188 Letter discussing a 'juddering' clutch plate and testing a new S7732 facing material.
View original record -2- Rm/NRC.7/JH.7.4.38. between the plate which is a persistent 'judderer' and the one which is not, may it be due to the changing ratio of asbestos to bonding? If you are interested to persue this…

scan0189 Letter from The Cleveland Graphite Bronze Co. discussing alloys, work with Chrysler and enclosing a report.
View original record MARTINDALE THE CLEVELAND GRAPHITE BRONZE CO. BUSHINGS BEARINGS WASHERS DETROIT OFFICE, 7-169 GENERAL MOTORS BLDG. MAIN OFFICE & PLANT 880 EAST 72ND STREET CLEVELAND HARD ROLLED BRONZE STEEL BACK -…

scan0190 Letter from The Cleveland Graphite Bronze Co. discussing issues with brake servo lining, specifically unit pressure and material fading.
View original record Form 2040 10m 7-34 THE CLEVELAND GRAPHITE BRONZE CO. TO: B. F. Hopkins FROM: J. V. O. Palm DATE: April 7, 1938. SUBJECT: ROLLS ROYCE LTD. BRAKE SERVO LINING With reference to the fourth paragraph in…

scan0191 Disagreeing with an objection regarding a servo design with one disc instead of two.
View original record 1181. FILE I can't agree with Mr Palm's objection because as Ferodo stands up, Graphite Bronze should. We cannot use a servo with more discs: our latest has one disc instead of 2. They have been so…

scan0192 Bursting tests and safety recommendations for a Phantom III cast iron flywheel.
View original record To EJJ. c. to Hs. c. to By. c. to W.Bell. 1110. Rm/NRC.1/JH.9.4.38. PHANTOM III. Testing Cast Iron Flywheel. At 4,700 r.p.m. the rim velocity is 307 ft.sec. this is about three times the speed…

scan0193 Diagrammatic sketch of a suggested rig for a Phantom III flywheel test.
View original record EXISTING MOTOR WITH BEVEL GEARS TORPEDO NET TO CATCH INTER. SHAFT BALL BEARINGS INTER. SHAFT WITH ALUMINIUM SLEEVES TO BREAK AWAY IF FLYWHEEL SHAFT IS WRECKED. ALUMINIUM HOUSING TO BREAK AWAY AND SAVE…

scan0194 Letter from Ferodo Limited concerning a meeting to examine clutch plates and the S.7732 facing for Bentley/25/30 models.
View original record All Communications to be addressed to the Company. 1110 FERODO LIMITED TELEPHONE: 250 CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH (6 LINES) TELEGRAMS: FRICTION, PHONE, CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. FERODO REG'D. TRADE MARK. BRAKE &…

scan0195 Letter from Ferodo Limited regarding a meeting to examine clutch plates and S.7732 facings for a Bentley or 25/30 model.
View original record All Communications to be addressed to the Company. FERODO LIMITED TELEPHONE: 250 CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH (8 LINES) TELEGRAMS: FRICTION, PHONE, CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. FERODO BRAKE & CLUTCH LININGS…

scan0196 Letter to W.E. Shilton of Ferodo Ltd. confirming a visit to Chapel-en-le-Frith.
View original record 1110 . Rm/NRC.12/JH. 12th April. 1938. W.E. Shilton Esq., Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith. Dear Mr. Shilton, Many thanks for your letter of the 11th inst. I will be pleased to come to Chapel…

scan0197 The preparation of parts and modification of a flywheel to fit a 10' B & B clutch.
View original record γ 1110 To HPS. from Rm/NRC. c. Rm/Wym. Rm/NRC.5/MH.13.4.38. SEMI-FLEXIBLE FLYWHEEL LOW INERTIA. Please prepare - Rm.502 Inertia Ring A/C. 1 off. 2 copies of drawing herewith. Rm.516 Washer S/M. 8 off.…

scan0198 Letter from Ferodo Limited to Mr. N.R. Chandler regarding a meeting and lunch invitation.
View original record All Communications to be addressed to the Company. FERODO LIMITED TELEPHONE: 250 CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH (6 LINES) TELEGRAMS: FRICTION, PHONE, CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. FERODO BRAKE & CLUTCH LININGS REGD. TRADE…

scan0199 Covering note sent with a re-issued copy of a previously mislaid memo.
View original record 1110 W/N. c. to Hd/CM. Rm/NRC.9/JH.20.4.38. We understand from Mr. Mercey that you have mis-laid your copy of memo. Rm/NRC.1/JH.13.4.38. and attach a copy hereto. Rm/NRC.

scan0200 Noting an alteration to the inertia ring for a semi-flexible low inertia flywheel.
View original record To HPS. c. RmWym. 1110 ? Rm/NRC.1/JH.20.4.38. re SEMI-FLEXIBLE FLY HEEL LOW INERTIA. With reference to memo. Rm/NRC.5/MH.13.4.38. Will you kindly note that the inertia ring Rm.502 is now altered to SM…

scan0201 Letter to Ferodo Ltd. following a visit to their works to investigate clutch judder and the frictional characteristics of clutch facings.
View original record 1110 Rm/NRC.4/AP. April 21st.1938 Messrs Ferodo Ltd., CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. For the attention of Mr.Longley. Dear Sirs, We would like to thank you for the opportunity you extended to the writer to visit…

scan0202 Visit to Ferodo Ltd. in Chapel to investigate clutch judder issues.
View original record 1/110 To Hs. from Rm/NRC. c. By. c. Da. c. Mx. Rm/NRC.4/MH.21.4.38. CLUTCH FACING. VISIT TO FERODO LTD., CHAPEL, 14.4.38. Reason for visit. We have frequently observed that the smoothness, or freedom…

scan0203 The microscopic examination of a plate, detailing steel deposits from the flywheel and the deterioration of facing materials.
View original record -2- Rm/NRC.4/MH.21.4.38. After a long discussion with Messrs. Longley and Chilton the plate was examined under a microscope, and it was found that many of the brass bonding wires were coated with a…

scan0204 Comparison of flywheel inertia values in lbs.ins. for various wheel and clutch combinations.
View original record 1110 also 612 COPY FOR FILES. c to Rm/Wym. Rm/NRC.8/JH.22.4.38. FLYWHEEL INERTIA lbs.ins. High Inertia flexible wheel as first fitted to 29.G.VI. Flywheel Rm.499 = 948 Ring Rm.500 = 902 Flexible…

scan0205 Clutch judder, its potential causes including ferrous coating on facings and engine mounting flexibility.
View original record 1110 also 312 To By. c. to Da. c. to Mx. c. to Rm/Wym. Rm/NRC.19/JH.28.4.38 CLUTCH FACINGS. Rm/NRC.4/MH.21.4.38. reports that examination at the Ferodo works, of the driven plate which had developed…

scan0206 Letter to a supplier requesting information on an 11' Long Clutch for experimental purposes.
View original record 110 Rm/NRC.4/JH. 30th April, 1938. Messrs. Borg & Beck Co.Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington. Spa. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, Will you kindly let me know if you can supply for…

scan0207 Inquiry into the number of cars fitted with graphite bronze clutch facings and any subsequent complaints received.
View original record 1110 To Hd. from Rm/NRC. Rm/NRC.8/MH.2.5.38. GRAPHITE BRONZE CLUTCH FACINGS. Would you kindly advise us of the approx. number of 20/25 H.P. and 3½ litre Bentleys which have been fitted with this…

scan0208 Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding the receipt of unsolicited clutch discs.
View original record c. G/Rb. c. D/BP. Rm/NRC.7/MH. Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. Dear Sirs, Your Order No.1388B. We have received from you a pair of 10.5 x 8.4 x .187 Clutch Discs in V.O.-90. The packing note,…

scan0209 Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding the supply of a Long 11.C.F. Clutch, including drawings and price details.
View original record Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. WORKS: Tachbrook…

scan0210 Letter from Ferodo Limited regarding the supply of clutch disc linings and a discussion about special bronze linings.
View original record All Communications to be addressed to the Company. 1110. FERODO LIMITED TELEPHONE: 250 CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH (6 LINES) TELEGRAMS: FRICTION, PHONE, CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. FERODO REGD. TRADE MARK. BRAKE &…

scan0211 Letter to Ferodo Ltd. declining to test obsolete clutch facings but requesting alternative samples.
View original record 1110 Rm/NRC.16/JH. 5th May, 1938. Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith. For the attention of Mr. Shilton. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 3rd. inst. advising us that the two discs…

scan0212 Letter to Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. requesting a clutch for experimental purposes.
View original record 1110 Rm/NRC.14/JH. 5th May, 1938. Messrs. Borg & Beck Co.Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Shinkins. Dear Sirs, re Long 11" C.F. Clutch. We thank you for your letter ref.…

scan0213 Two experimental discs supplied free of charge by Ferodo Ltd.
View original record 11/0 - To G/Rb. c. to D/BP. Rm/NRC.17/JH.5.5.38. re Ferodo Ltd., With reference to our Rm/NRC.7/MH. of May 2nd. addressed to the above, they now advice us that the two discs sent are being supplied…

scan0214 Request to place an order for a Long 11' C.F. clutch.
View original record 1110 To Roy/Ms. Rm/NRC.15/JH.5.5.38. re Long 11" C.F. Clutch. Will you please send order to B. & B. Co. for 1 - 11" Long C.F. clutch, to be supplied at the special price of £3.1.0. as per their letter…

scan0215 The approximate number of cars fitted with graphite bronze clutch facings and reporting no subsequent complaints.
View original record 1110. Rm/NRC. Hd/PHA27/JMB.5.5.38. GRAPHITE BRONZE CLUTCH FACINGS. Your memo Rm/NRC8/MH.2.5.38. We give below the approximate number of cars which have been fitted with this material at W. N. and K.…

scan0216 Location for the Borg & Beck clutch spring test rig.
View original record 1110 To HPS. Rm/NRC.22/JH.6.5.38. TEST RIG BORG & BECK CLUTCH SPRING. Re our conversation of yesterday it has now been agreed that the above rig should be in Exptl. Dept. Will you please have it…

scan0217 Letter from a clutch manufacturer regarding the supply of an 11' C.F. Long type clutch for experimental purposes.
View original record 1110 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:…

scan0218 Resolution of clutch and synchromesh gear issues by using lead bronze linings.
View original record Hs. from Rm. 1110. Hd/FHA 27/JMB 5.5.38. Rm8/R.6.5.38. It would appear from the attached information that lead bronze linings have disposed of the irritating complaints and costly service caused by…

scan0219 Letter to Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. regarding the driven plate for a Long 11' C.F. Clutch.
View original record ALL COMMUNICATIONS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY & NOT TO INDIVIDUALS. 1110 Experimental Dept. Rm/NRC.2/JH. 7th May, 1938. Messrs. Borg & Beck Co.Ltd. Tachbrook Road, Leamington.Spa. For the…

scan0220 Letter from Borg & Beck regarding the specification and assembly of a Long 11.C.F. clutch.
View original record Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W.1. WORKS: Tachbrook…

scan0221 Specification and recommendation sheet for a clutch for a 25/30 HP model.
View original record r.8/B. BORG & BECK CLUTCHES. BORG & BECK COMPANY, LTD. TACHBROOK ROAD, LEAMINGTON SPA, WARWICKSHIRE. Index No. Date 9.5.38. MAKE OF VEHICLE ROLLS-ROYCE TYPE MODEL 25/30 H.P. YEAR SERIAL No.…

scan0222 Letter from Ferodo Limited concerning the dimensions of clutch discs and apologising for a delay in correspondence.
View original record 11/10 All Communications to be addressed to the Company. FERODO LIMITED TELEPHONE: 250 CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH (6 LINES) TELEGRAMS: FRICTION, PHONE, CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. FERODO REGD. TRADE MARK BRAKE &…

scan0223 Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding clutch pressure plate dimensions.
View original record 1110 EXPERIMENTAL DEPT. Rm/NRC.3/JH. 20th May, 1938. Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter ref. WES/PW. of the 19th inst. We find that the outer diameter of…

scan0224 Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. confirming a telephone conversation regarding the supply of a 10' Long C.F. Clutch for experimental purposes.
View original record Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. I. WORKS: Tachbrook…

scan0225 Short typed memo to Roy requesting an order be sent to B. & B. based on an attached letter.
View original record To Roy. Rm/NRC.18/JH.20.5.38. 110 . Will you please send an order to B. & B. as per our letter copy attached. Rm/NRC.

scan0226 Letter to Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. requesting a 10' Long C.F. Bentley clutch for experimental work and providing a specification correction.
View original record Roy EXPERIMENTAL DEPT. Rm/NRC.16/JH. 20th May, 1938. Messrs. Borg & Beck Co.Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Shinkins. re 10" Long C.F. Clutch Bentley. Dear Sirs, In…

scan0227 Letter from Ferodo Limited regarding the machining and dispatch of half a dozen S.7732 discs.
View original record All Communications to be addressed to the Company. FERODO LIMITED TELEPHONE: 250 CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH (6 LINES) TELEGRAMS: FRICTION, PHONE, CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. FERODO BRAKE & CLUTCH LININGS REGD. TRADE…

scan0228 Letter from Ferodo Limited confirming the dispatch of six clutch facings.
View original record 1180 All Communications to be addressed to the Company. FERODO LIMITED FERODO BRAKE & CLUTCH LININGS CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH, STOCKPORT, ENGLAND. TELEPHONE: 250 CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH (6 Lines) TELEGRAMS:…

scan0229 Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding the receipt and testing of six 11' facings.
View original record 1180 Experimental Dept. Rm/NRC.2/MH. 28th. May 1938. Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith. For the attention of Mr.W.E.Shilton. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter WES/PW. of the 26th. inst.…

scan0230 Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. enclosing deflection curves for driven plates.
View original record Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W.1. WORKS: Tachbrook…

scan0231 Letter from Ferodo Limited confirming the supply of clutch facings on a 'no charge' basis.
View original record All Communications to be addressed to the Company. FERODO LIMITED TELEPHONE: 250 CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH (6 Lines) TELEGRAMS: FRICTION, PHONE, CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. FERODO BRAKE & CLUTCH LININGS REGD. TRADE…

scan0232 Dispatch request for clutch facings to be sent to Borg & Beck.
View original record 1110 To HPS/WSC. Rm/NRC.6/JH.30.5.38. Will you please despatch to Borg & Beck - 2 - 10" clutch facings, Ferodo S.7732. 4 - 11" " " for fitting as per our letter to B. & B. copy attached. Rm/NRC.

scan0233 Letter to Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. requesting the preparation of driven plates fitted with new die-pressed clutch facings for testing.
View original record c c HPS/WSC c c Roy EXPERIMENTAL DEPT. Rm/NRC.5/JH. 30th May, 1938. Messrs. Borg & Beck Co.Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. re 10" and 11" Clutches. Dear Sirs, We have received from Ferodo Ltd.…

scan0234 Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding the supply and cost of 10' and 11' driven plates.
View original record Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. I. WORKS: Tachbrook…

scan0235 Price quote from Borg & Beck for driven plates fitted with Ferodo S-7732.
View original record 1110 To Roy/Ms. from Rm/NRC. Rm/NRC.3/MH.1.6.38. BORG & BECK. With reference to our letter of 30th. ult. to above ordering 1 - 10" and 2 - 11" driven plates, fitted with Ferodo S-7732 supplied by us,…

scan0236 Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd thanking them for deflection curves and arranging a follow-up meeting.
View original record 1110. Rm/NRC2/R. 1st June, 1938. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Road, LEAMINGTON SPA. (For the attention of Mr. H.T. Barker.) Dear Sirs, Please accept our thanks for your letter of 28th ultimo,…

scan0237 The testing of a Borg & Beck Clutch Test Rig for Cricklewood, with requests for plate fabrication and modifications.
View original record TO RHC/SB. 1110 ahw 1371 Rm/NRC.2/JH.9.6.38. re Borg & Beck Clutch Test Rig for Cricklewood. We have tested the above rig and find it entirely satisfactory. The readings obtained agree exactly with…

scan0238 Request to Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. for various thrust springs for experimental clutches.
View original record 1110 c. Roy/Ms. Experimental Dept. Rm/NRC.4/MH. 9th. June 1938. Messrs. Borg & Beck Co. Ltd., Tachbrook Road, LEAMINGTON SPA. Dear Sirs, Will you kindly send us, for Experimental Dept., the following…

scan0239 Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. confirming a visit to the Rolls-Royce works.
View original record Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. WORKS: Tachbrook…

scan0240 Letter from a clutch manufacturer regarding the delivery of special clutch facings for testing and a proposed centrifugal clutch.
View original record Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. WORKS: Tachbrook…

scan0241 Completion of a test rig for Borg & Beck clutches suitable for both 25/30 and Bentley models.
View original record 1110 To RHC. from Rm/NRC. Rm/NRC.12/MH.21.6.38. RE TEST RIG, BORG & BECK CLUTCHES. The above rig is now completed and plated. The writer is arranging to take it to Cricklewood by road, and will…

scan0242 Instruction to make and fit a pedal plate with spherical mounting for a Bendix Press-O-Meter.
View original record 1110 To HPS. Rm/NRC.18/JH.24.6.38. BENDIX PRESS-O-METER. Will you please make and fit a pedal plate with spherical mounting to Rm.544 herewith. Rm/NRC.

scan0243 Letter to Bendix Ltd. regarding the supply and modification of a 'Press-o-Meter' for measuring pedal pressures.
View original record 1/10 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/NRC.8/JH. 24th June, 1938. Messrs. Bendix Ltd., Tyseley, BIRMINGHAM. Dear Sirs, We have a Bendix "Press-o-Meter for measuring pedal pressures and calibrated 0 to 200…

scan0244 Letter from Bendix Limited concerning the supply and pricing of a Press-o-meter instrument.
View original record 1110. CABLES & TELEGRAMS: BENDIXCORP, BIRMINGHAM BENDIX LIMITED DIRECTORS: J.A.THOMSON A.B.WARING F.A.STANTON, U.S.A. TYSELEY, BIRMINGHAM BENDIX SERVICE TELEPHONE: ACOCKS GREEN 1601-2-3-4 Your Ref:…

scan0245 Letter to Dennis Bros. regarding experimental work on clutches running in oil.
View original record 1/10 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/NRC.27/JH. 28th June, 1938. Dennis Bros. Guildford, Surrey. For the attention of Mr. Milne. Dear Sirs, Mr. Edwards, who has recently visited your Works, informs us…

scan0246 Newly designed rig for testing the clutch pressure on 25/30 and 4¼ Litre models.
View original record 1110 W/N. To Br. From Rm/NRC. c. W/K - Pk. c. Rm/GWH. W/K. c. Hs. Rm/NRC.2/MH.28.6.38. CLUTCH 25/30 & 4¼ LITRE. We have designed a rig for determining the total pressure exerted by the thrust springs…

scan0247 Confirming a visit and demonstration related to 25/30 clutches.
View original record STZ 1110 N/W Rm/NRC from Br Br4/LS.29.6.38. Technical. re 25/30 Clutches. With reference to Rm/NRC.2/MH.28.6.38, Friday July 1st will be quite convenient to us for your visit. Pk has asked me to tell…

scan0248 Letter to Bendix Ltd. regarding an instrument reading and a foot plate for a Press-o-meter.
View original record 1110 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/NRC.7/JH. 29th June, 1938. Messrs. Bendix Ltd., Tyseley, BIRMINGHAM. Your reference WM/NP. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 27th inst. and note that you…

scan0249 Short memo regarding a change in an arrival time from 11 o'clock to 10 o'clock.
View original record W/N. To Br. from Rm/NRC. 312 1110. Rm/NRC.5/MH.30.6.38. Thanks for your Br4/LS.29.6.38. In view of the fact that I have several other calls to make during the same day I hope to arrive about 10…

scan0250 Telegram received by telephone confirming a convenient time for a meeting.
View original record ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. 1110 file TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received 12 45 Date 30.6.38. To Paycar By DB from Guildford 12.6 ends Yours RM/MRC 27/TH Friday afternoon convenient FROM Dennis THIS…

scan0251 Letter from Bendix acknowledging a sketch for a modification to a 'Press-o-meter'.
View original record 1110? CABLES & TELEGRAMS: BENDIXCORP, BIRMINGHAM BENDIX LIMITED DIRECTORS: J.A.THOMSON A.B.WARING F.A.STANTON, U.S.A. TYSELEY, BIRMINGHAM BENDIX SERVICE TELEPHONE: ACOCKS GREEN 1601-2-3-4 Your Ref:…

scan0252 Test rig specifications for Borg & Beck clutch thrust springs on 25/30 and 4¼ Litre Bentley models.
View original record W/N. W/K. o. Hd. o. GWH. 110 Rm/NRC.10/JH.6.7.38. TEST RIG FOR BORG & BECK THRUST SPRINGS 25/30 and 4¼ LITRE BENTLEY. Some complaints of clutch operation may be the results of unsuitable thrust spring…

scan0253 Clutch judder, the function of anti-rattle springs, and related testing procedures.
View original record -2- between the engine and the pedal shaft (25/30). When judder is complained of, we usually find a light thrust poundage is helpful, so long as the slip at get-away is not excessive, also that a…

scan0254 Letter to Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. requesting a 10' Long C.F. clutch and a quotation for future bulk orders.
View original record Roy lms 1110 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/NRC.5/JH. 2nd. August, 1938. Borg & Beck Co.Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. 10" Long C.F. Clutch. Dear Sirs, Will you please send us as soon as possible…

scan0255 Letter from a clutch manufacturer concerning test results and a sample driven plate for a Phantom III model.
View original record Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. I. WORKS: Tachbrook…

scan0256 Letter to Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. regarding a suggested 12' Long C.F. clutch for the Phantom III, discussing thrust and pedal pressure.
View original record o 111 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/NRC.9/JH. 11th August, 1938. Borg & Beck Co.Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. re suggested 12" Long C.F. Clutch for Phantom III. For the attention of Mr. Barker.…

scan0257 Letter requesting a sample clutch of American manufacture for trial purposes before quotation.
View original record -2- Rm/NRC.9/JH. 11th August, 1938. Before asking you for a quotation for this type on a small production basis, we would be glad to know if you can supply us with one clutch, presumably of American…

scan0258 Letter to Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. regarding a 13 1/2' 'Borglite' Plate for the Phantom III, discussing deflection data and potential design changes.
View original record < 1110 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/NRC.14/JH. 11th August, 1938. Borg & Beck Co.Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. re 13 1/2" "Borglite" Plate Phantom III. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear…

scan0259 Letter to Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. regarding a quotation and feedback on a 10' Long C.F. Clutch.
View original record O 11/10 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/NRC.10/JH. 11th August, 1938. Borg & Beck Co.Ltd., Tachbrook Road, LEAMINGTON. 10" Long C.F. CLUTCH. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of Aug. 3rd. and for…

scan0260 Letter to Borg & Beck Co. Ltd regarding an omitted specification form for the Phantom III Clutch.
View original record 110 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/NRC.2/JH. 12th August, 1938. Messrs. Borg & Beck Co.Ltd., Tachbrook Road, LEAMINGTON SPA. For the attention of Mr. Barker. re Phantom III Clutch. Dear Sirs, With…

scan0261 Borg & Beck clutches specification sheet for a Rolls Royce Phantom III.
View original record FORM G. 8/B. 1110 BORG & BECK CLUTCHES. BORG & BECK COMPANY, LTD. TACHBROOK ROAD, LEAMINGTON SPA, WARWICKSHIRE. Index MAKE OF VEHICLE ROLLS ROYCE TYPE PHANTOM III No. MODEL YEAR SERIAL No. Date…

scan0262 Summary discussing the application of Graphite Bronze and asbestos-based facings in clutch designs.
View original record Rm Re Vandervells letter herewith 1110. A brief summary of the position appears to me as follows - The only application we have for Graphite Bronze facings, is for replacements on an obsolete model,…

scan0263 On the feasibility of a rivetless bronze-faced clutch and a response to Mr. Vandervell's query about sintered bronze.
View original record parts of a clutch without rivetting, for example, could a facing of bronze be applied direct to a driven plate, alternatively to a pressure plate or flywheel face? In any case, it will be appreciated…

scan0264 Letter from Vandervell Products Ltd. confirming plans to manufacture sintered bronze clutch material and requesting information.
View original record VANDERVELL PRODUCTS LTD. TELEGRAMS & CABLES: STEELBAK, LONDON. DIRECTORS: C.A. VANDERVELL, G.A. VANDERVELL, M.P. FOSTER. TELEPHONE: ACORN 2251/2. MANUFACTURERS OF PRESSED BUSHINGS, STEEL BACKED…

scan0265 Continuation of a letter from Vandervell Products Ltd. discussing material performance for aircraft super-charger clutches.
View original record Page Continuation of Letter from VANDERVELL PRODUCTS LTD. dated To enough material for your experiments I shall be only too pleased to send you further quantities of this material. The opinion in…

scan0266 Letter from Borg & Beck regarding a 12' Long C.F. Clutch for the Phantom III application.
View original record Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. Your Ref: Rm/NRC.9/JH. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. WORKS: Tachbrook Road,…

scan0267 Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd discussing a sample Borglite driven plate for the Phantom III.
View original record Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W.1. WORKS: Tachbrook…

scan0268 Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding a 10' Long C.F. Clutch, discussing tool costs, quotations, and the finish of the pressure plate.
View original record Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. WORKS: Tachbrook…

scan0269 Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. concerning the supply and costs of clutches for the Experimental Phantom III and Bentley applications.
View original record Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. I. Your Ref........... BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. WORKS: Tachbrook Road,…

scan0270 Advice note from Borg & Beck Co., Ltd. for a 13.5 inch Borglite driven plate assembly for a Phantom III.
View original record Form E4/B. BORG & BECK CO., LTD. Tachbrook Road, LEAMINGTON SPA, Warwickshire. MJB/MH To Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., DERBY. file 1110 TELEPHONE: 1550 LEAMINGTON. TELEGRAMS: BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON.…

scan0271 Advice note from Borg & Beck Co., Ltd. for the dispatch of a clutch assembly.
View original record 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…

scan0272 Letter from Bendix Limited concerning the possibility of obtaining pressure gauges calibrated from Zero to 100 lbs.
View original record BENDIX LIMITED DIRECTORS: J.A.THOMSON A.B.WARING F.A.STANTON, U.S.A. TYSELEY, BIRMINGHAM CABLES & TELEGRAMS: BENDIXCORP, BIRMINGHAM TELEPHONE: ACOCKS GREEN 1601-2-3-4 Your Ref. RM/NRC/8/JC. Messrs…

scan0273 Letter from Bendix Limited discussing issues with old style Press-o-meters and detailing the new version.
View original record FORM NO. 4 BENDIX LIMITED. COPY 4th August, 1938. Gentlemen, Apparently you have been experiencing considerable difficulty with our old style Press-o-meters. We are familiar with the error that…

scan0274 Collection of a Borg & Beck clutch for a Bentley and an experimental Borglite driven plate for a P.III.
View original record 1110 Roy. from Rm/NRC. Rm/NRC4/R.17.8.38. re: Borg & Beck. 10" Long C.F. Clutch (Bentley). With reference to our letter Rm/NRC5/JH of August 2nd ordering another 10" Long C.F. Clutch, I visited…

scan0275 Letter to Borg & Beck Company Ltd. discussing the design, manufacture, and pricing of clutches.
View original record 1110 . Rm/NRC7/R. 17th August, 1938. Messrs. Borg & Beck Company Ltd., Tachbrook Road, LEAMINGTON SPA. (For the attention of Mr. Armitage.) Dear Sirs, With reference to our visit of yesterday when you…

scan0276 Letter regarding a decision on the Long C.F. clutch and an order for a Borglite plate.
View original record -2- Will you kindly confirm if this is correct ? It may be some little time before we can decide whether or not to adopt the Long C.F. clutch. We are sending our order for the 13¾ Borglite plate which…

scan0277 Requesting an official order for a Press-o-meter Bendix gauge.
View original record To Roy. c. to G/JWH. 1110 - Rm/NRC.27/JH.18.8.38. re Press-o-meter Bendix. Re our letter Rm/NRC.26/JH.18.8.38. copy attached, will you please send an official order for one Press-o-meter, gauge…

scan0278 Letter from the Experimental Department to Bendix Ltd. requesting to be supplied with a Press-o-meter.
View original record O/C Ray 111109 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/NRC.26/JH. 18th August, 1938. Bendix Ltd., Tyseley, BIRMINGHAM. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter WM/MN of 16th inst. enclosing copy of letter from…

scan0279 Letter to Vandervell Products Ltd. requesting more Sintered Bronze for clutch testing.
View original record file 1110 Rm9/R. 18th August, 1938. G.A. Vandervell, Esq., Messrs. Vandervell Products Ltd., Western Avenue, LONDON. W.3. Dear Vandervell, We have not enough Sintered Bronze to test out on our clutch.…

scan0280 Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck regarding clutch assembly specifications and costs.
View original record Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. file 1110 BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. I. WORKS:…

scan0281 Quotation from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. for a Long Model 10.C.F. Semi-Centrifugal Clutch for a Rolls Bentley Application.
View original record QUOTATION Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROOK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. I. WORKS:…

scan0282 Letter from Bendix Limited confirming an order for a calibrated instrument.
View original record File 1110 vrup CABLES & TELEGRAMS: BENDIXCORP, BIRMINGHAM BENDIX LIMITED DIRECTORS: J. A. THOMSON A. B. WARING F. A. STANTON. U.S.A. TYSELEY, BIRMINGHAM TELEPHONE: ACOCKS GREEN 1601-2-3-4 Your Ref.…

scan0283 Requesting an order for two Long 12' C.F. clutches from Borg & Beck for experimental work on the Phantom III.
View original record 111D also 312 To Roy. Rm/NRC.2/JH.22.8.38. Phantom III. Please send a covering order to Borg & Beck, for two Long 12" C.F. clutches for experimental work, it being understood that they import the 12"…

scan0284 Procedure for using clutch plates on test beds for Wraith and Bentley units.
View original record To HPS. c. to HPS/FS. c. to Rm/Cwdl. c. to Rm/FD. c. to Rm/Wym. 1110 Rm/NRC.10/JH.23.8.38. CLUTCH. Wraith and Bentley Units on Test Bed. Please note that whenever an engine is run on a test bed before…

scan0285 Letter to Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. about potential judder in clutches caused by spherical nut bedding.
View original record 1110. c. to Roy. c. to RHC/Cgs. EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/NRC.5/JH. 27th August, 1938. Messrs. Borg & Beck Co.Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Armitage. re Spherical…

scan0286 Letter to Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. concerning the design of a driven plate for a 12' C.F. clutch for the Phantom III.
View original record 1110. EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/NRC.6/JH. 27th August, 1938. Messrs. Borg & Beck Co.Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. re Long 12" C.F. Clutch. Dear Sirs, We have been further considering the…

scan0287 Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck regarding selective assembly methods for nuts on spherical seating.
View original record 1110 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:…

scan0288 Results of deflection tests on a flexible flywheel.
View original record Rm 1110 7.9.38. DEFLECTION TESTS ON FLEXIBLE FLYWHEEL. We have now made two flexible discs which differ in thickness, and have carried out tests to determine how the deflection varies with the…

scan0289 Diagram and graph detailing the results of a twist and deflection test on a mechanical component.
View original record Clock A Clock B 7.300 12.000 5.600 4.550 7.000 T1 T2 DEFLECTION INCHES LOAD LBS. ANGLE MINUTES (TWIST ONLY) Table: Disc T1 T2 MEAN Disc Rm. 537 090 130 110 Disc Rm. 504 100 150 125 Graph: TWIST TEST…

scan0290 Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd regarding order No. 68910 for Long 12.C.B. Clutches.
View original record Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. file 1110 Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W.1. WORKS:…

scan0291 Letter from Borg & Beck Company regarding the delivery schedule and design considerations for 12.C.B. clutches.
View original record Roy/AW.37/IB. TS/AMS/LP. 13th September 1938. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. Dear Sirs, Re Order No.68910 - Long 12.C.B. Clutches. We have to acknowledge receipt of your esteemed letter of the 9th…

scan0292 Letter to supplier Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. regarding an order for Long 12' clutches for the Phantom III.
View original record 1110 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/NRC.9/JH. 14th September, 1938. Messrs. Borg & Beck Co.Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Shinkins. Dear Sirs, /sent to Roy re order…

scan0293 Letter from the Experimental Department to Bendix Ltd. chasing the delivery of a 0-100 lb. press-o-meter.
View original record 1110 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/NRC.22/JH. 20th September, 1938. Messrs. Bendix Ltd., Tyseley, BIRMINGHAM. Dear Sirs, Referring to your letter of August 19th. ref. WM/MN. we would be glad to know if…

scan0294 Letter from Bendix Limited acknowledging a letter regarding the expected delivery of a double pressure gauge.
View original record file 1110 CABLES & TELEGRAMS: BENDIXCORP, BIRMINGHAM BENDIX LIMITED TYSELEY, BIRMINGHAM DIRECTORS: J.A.THOMSON A.B.WARING F.A.STANTON, U.S.A. TELEPHONE: ACOCKS GREEN 1601-2-3-4 Your Ref: Rm/MRC.22/JH.…

scan0295 Manufacturing change for the clutch trunnion bearing housing from S/M to 1/C.
View original record 111D. To Da. c. to By. Rm/NRC.11/JH.3.10.38. Clutch Trunion Bearing B.III B.50 etc. The trunion housing GB.4084 is made in S/M, requiring dies. We suggest making it in 1/C. This would necessitate…

scan0296 Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. concerning a hold on alterations to the Phantom III chassis, affecting an order for two 12' Long clutches.
View original record 1110 Experimental Dept. Rm/NRC.6/MH. 4th. October 1938. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Road, LEAMINGTON SPA. Dear Sirs, Re 12" Long Clutch. With reference to the two 12" Long clutches which you…

scan0297 Letter from Borg & Beck regarding a 13 1/4' diameter Borglite driven plate for the Phantom III model.
View original record Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. WORKS: Tachbrook…

scan0298 Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding an order for two 12' Long clutch cover assemblies for a Phantom III chassis.
View original record Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. file 1110 Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROOK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. WORKS:…

scan0299 Letter to Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. concerning a 13¼' Borglite Driven plate for the Phantom III chassis.
View original record c. Rm/7D EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/NRC.1/JH. 6th. October, 1938. 1110. Messrs. Borg & Beck Co.Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, re 13¼" Borglite…

scan0300 Issues with re-facing Thermoid clutch plates for Phantom III, 25/30 HP and Bentley models.
View original record 1110 also 312 To Hd. c. to Roy/MS. Rm/NRC.1/JH.21.10.38. Re-facing clutch plates already fitted with Thermoid. Phantom III, 25/30 H.P. and Bentley. We have a few isolated cases of trouble with snatch…

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