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Expecting a 13.5 inch clutch driven plate from Borg & Beck for experimental testing on the Phantom III.12th Oct 1936Box 93 \ 3  scan0185
Request to remove and replace a driven plate on a 36-EX Clutch.13th Oct 1936Box 93 \ 3  scan0186
Request to prepare 3 further sets of springs for a Phantom III Clutch to specification Rm.31.16th Oct 1936Box 93 \ 3  scan0187
Scrapped special flywheel for a Phantom III clutch and a request for a replacement.16th Oct 1936Box 93 \ 3  scan0188
Requesting modifications to a driven plate for a Phantom III clutch.15th Oct 1936Box 93 \ 3  scan0189
Clutch modifications for the 37-EX car.20th Oct 1936Box 93 \ 3  scan0190
Modifications to a Phantom III clutch driven plate.22th Oct 1936Box 93 \ 3  scan0191
Permanent and temporary schemes for modifying the Phantom III clutch pedal.23th Oct 1936Box 93 \ 3  scan0192
Experimental damped spring flywheel for the Phantom III.26th Oct 1936Box 93 \ 3  scan0193
Request to obtain Bettman's cement from paint manufacturers for the Phantom III clutch.28th Oct 1936Box 93 \ 3  scan0194
Requesting design details and testing parameters for the Phantom III flexible flywheel.28th Oct 1936Box 93 \ 3  scan0195
Specification memo for building the 38-EX clutch.30th Oct 1936Box 93 \ 3  scan0196
Instruction memo for car 33-EX to strip the clutch for inspection and check the propeller shaft balance.30th Oct 1936Box 93 \ 3  scan0197
Clutch modifications for car 32-EX.2nd Nov 1936Box 93 \ 3  scan0198
Requesting the preparation of a driven plate for a Phantom III clutch.9th Nov 1936Box 93 \ 3  scan0199
Requesting an order for an experimental clutch plate for the Phantom III.9th Nov 1936Box 93 \ 3  scan0200
Order request for an experimental clutch plate for the Phantom III, to be sourced from Messrs Newton & Bennett Ltd.9th Nov 1936Box 93 \ 3  scan0201
Requesting urgency on three specific clutch-related jobs.9th Nov 1936Box 93 \ 3  scan0202
Experimental universal joint application for the Phantom III clutch.19th Nov 1936Box 93 \ 3  scan0203
Request to manufacture a servo pin for a Phantom III to prevent brake clanks.20th Nov 1936Box 93 \ 3  scan0204
Slack in clutch links on a Phantom III and the need for revised fitting instructions.20th Nov 1936Box 93 \ 3  scan0205
Letter of complaint regarding a poorly filed engine stay from a Phantom III car with a request for a replacement.25th Nov 1936Box 93 \ 3  scan0206
Phantom III clutch 'squeal' on Chassis No.3-AX-105, and a discussion about potential solutions.25th Nov 1936Box 93 \ 3  scan0207
Requesting the dispatch of a PH.III clutch plate to Cricklewood for Mr. Pass's car.27th Nov 1936Box 93 \ 3  scan0208
Suitability of a clutch plate and proposing fitting a different type for trial purposes.27th Nov 1936Box 93 \ 3  scan0209
Copy of a memo regarding Pass & Joyce Trials, specifically about fitting a new clutch to Mr. Pass's car.25th Nov 1936Box 93 \ 3  scan0210
Despatch and careful handling of a special clutch plate for Mr. Pass's Car-PH.III.27th Nov 1936Box 93 \ 3  scan0211
Confirming the satisfactory outcome of a clutch replacement on Chassis 3-AZ-30 after trials.30th Nov 1936Box 93 \ 3  scan0212
Potential damage to Phantom III starter rings and proposed solutions.3rd Dec 1936Box 93 \ 3  scan0213
Use of a universal ring to improve the smoothness of the Phantom III clutch.8th Dec 1936Box 93 \ 3  scan0214
Clutch troubles and attempted fixes for Chassis No. 3.AZ.194.8th Dec 1936Box 93 \ 3  scan0215
Badly jaggering clutch on chassis number 3.AX.3.8th Dec 1936Box 93 \ 3  scan0216
Jagged clutch on chassis 3.AZ.200 and arranging for a new plate.8th Dec 1936Box 93 \ 3  scan0217
The requirement for gauge plates to set Phantom III clutch fingers at service stations.9th Dec 1936Box 93 \ 3  scan0218
Request to test a new type of driven plate for the Phantom III clutch on a Trials car.9th Dec 1936Box 93 \ 3  scan0219
Request to prepare six sets of fingers for the Phantom III Clutch.9th Dec 1936Box 93 \ 3  scan0220
Requesting the production of two Phantom III flywheels from S/HC forgings.15th Dec 1936Box 93 \ 3  scan0221
Report regarding a jagged and not passable clutch on chassis 3.AX.21, which was sent for a new clutch to be fitted.16th Dec 1936Box 93 \ 3  scan0222
Faulty clutch discovered during testing on chassis No. 3.AX.107.16th Dec 1936Box 93 \ 3  scan0223
Clutch faults noted during a 4,000-mile test run, including jaggers, squeaks, high pedal pressure, and spinning.16th Dec 1936Box 93 \ 3  scan0224
Issues with noise from a trunnion thrust bearing and loss of pedal travel.16th Dec 1936Box 93 \ 3  scan0225
Graph plotting the loss of clutch pedal travel against miles driven to measure wear during London traffic running.7th Dec 1936Box 93 \ 3  scan0226
Requesting a specific plate be fitted to the Phantom III clutch.19th Dec 1936Box 93 \ 3  scan0227
Order for Phantom III clutch discs from Ferodo Ltd.19th Dec 1936Box 93 \ 3  scan0228
Instructing a hold on all machining and drilling of a centre flexible plate for a P.3. flexible flywheel.24th Dec 1936Box 93 \ 3  scan0229
Test report on Chassis No. 3.AZ.156 for Lord Glendyne, noting a faulty clutch requiring a new clutch plate to be fitted.29th Dec 1936Box 93 \ 3  scan0230
Jagged clutch for chassis No. 3.AX.27 and the arrangement to fit a new plate.30th Dec 1936Box 93 \ 3  scan0231
Material for a Phantom III spring flywheel plate, based on a revised drawing from Cadillac Motor Car Co.31th Dec 1936Box 93 \ 3  scan0232
Faulty clutch on chassis number 3.AX.25 belonging to Rentschler.1st Jan 1937Box 93 \ 3  scan0233
Faulty clutch on chassis No. 3.AZ.164, detailing the issue and its resolution.1st Jan 1937Box 93 \ 3  scan0234
Request for a faulty clutch plate from chassis no. 3-AZ.164 to be forwarded for inspection.6th Jan 1937Box 93 \ 3  scan0235
Faulty clutch for Chassis No. 3.AX.49, requiring a new plate to be fitted.6th Jan 1937Box 93 \ 3  scan0236
Instruction to fit a Newton clutch plate and stiff axle pieces to car 36-EX.7th Jan 1937Box 93 \ 3  scan0237
The fitting of a Phantom III spring centre clutch driven plate to a test chassis.7th Jan 1937Box 93 \ 3  scan0238
The displaced clutch plate for chassis No. 3-AZ-164.7th Jan 1937Box 93 \ 3  scan0239
Request to make one set of pieces for a Phantom III Clutch scheme regarding the trunnion thrust member.8th Jan 1937Box 93 \ 3  scan0240
Requesting the creation of a 4.000' operating lever for the 36-EX clutch.15th Jan 1937Box 93 \ 3  scan0241
Experiments with new moulded clutch facings for the Phantom III.11th Jan 1937Box 93 \ 3  scan0242
Requesting the preparation of a clutch centre plate for the 32-EX car.13th Jan 1937Box 93 \ 3  scan0243
Revised clutch design for the Phantom III model.14th Jan 1937Box 93 \ 3  scan0244
The diagnosis and repair of a badly jaggered clutch for chassis number 3.AX.133.15th Jan 1937Box 93 \ 3  scan0245
Faulty clutch on chassis 3.AX.29 and its repair.15th Jan 1937Box 93 \ 3  scan0246
Requesting a 4.000' operating lever for the 36-EX clutch.15th Jan 1937Box 93 \ 3  scan0247
To Roy requesting an order for 8 Phantom III clutch facings from Ferodo.18th Jan 1937Box 93 \ 3  scan0248
To HPS regarding the schemes for a new Phantom III clutch, urging the detailing of parts for testing.21th Jan 1937Box 93 \ 3  scan0249
Confirming an increase in an order for Phantom III clutch spring facings.22th Jan 1937Box 93 \ 3  scan0250
The trial and preparation of Phantom III clutch plates and thrust springs.22th Jan 1937Box 93 \ 3  scan0251
The revised clutch design for the Phantom III model.27th Jan 1937Box 93 \ 3  scan0252
Modifications to pedal travel, plate load, and spring drive for a clutch.28th Jan 1937Box 93 \ 3  scan0253
Data sheet detailing specifications for the revised clutch of the Phantom III model.28th Jan 1937Box 93 \ 3  scan0254
Data sheet detailing clutch specifications for the Phantom III revised clutch.30th Jan 1937Box 93 \ 3  scan0255
Special clutch plates and springs for the Phantom III model.30th Jan 1937Box 93 \ 3  scan0256
Instructions for checking the clutch finger setting with a gauge plate before a clutch change.8th Feb 1937Box 93 \ 3  scan0257
P-III modifications for special clutch plates, requesting a set of special springs.30th Jan 1937Box 93 \ 3  scan0258
Faulty clutch on Chassis No. 3.AX.61, which was found to be unpleasantly jaggered and not passable.10th Feb 1937Box 93 \ 3  scan0259
Enlarged timing inspection opening for the Phantom III clutch.10th Feb 1937Box 93 \ 3  scan0260
Faulty clutch for chassis number 3.AZ.114, which was subsequently sent for replacement.10th Feb 1937Box 93 \ 3  scan0261
Request to detail and make a set of parts to reduce clutch pedal vibration on a Phantom III.11th Feb 1937Box 93 \ 3  scan0262
Faulty clutch for chassis number 3.AZ.234, which has been sent for a new plate to be fitted.12th Feb 1937Box 93 \ 3  scan0263
Phantom III modifications involving special clutch plates and springs for specific cars.12th Feb 1937Box 93 \ 3  scan0264
Phantom III modifications for special clutch plates and the despatch of special springs.13th Feb 1937Box 93 \ 3  scan0265
Request to prepare special tackle for setting the fingers of the new Ph.III clutch.13th Feb 1937Box 93 \ 3  scan0266
The allocation of VM.20 moulded clutch facings to specific car chassis.15th Feb 1937Box 93 \ 3  scan0267
Issues and failures with a new VM 20 moulded clutch lining on several trial cars.16th Feb 1937Box 93 \ 3  scan0268
Request to fit an extra 1 inch of clutch pedal travel.17th Feb 1937Box 93 \ 3  scan0269
Rough clutch issue experienced during a test run for chassis number 3-AZ-38.17th Feb 1937Box 93 \ 3  scan0270
Clutch plate replacement for chassis No. 3-AZ-38.17th Feb 1937Box 93 \ 3  scan0271
Recommending a standardisation sheet for increasing the clutch pedal travel on the Phantom III model.22th Feb 1937Box 93 \ 3  scan0272
Issues with a clutch and intermittent starter motor failure on chassis 3.AX.97.22th Feb 1937Box 93 \ 3  scan0273
Test report on chassis number 3.AZ.228 noting a faulty, 'jaggered' clutch, requiring the car to be sent for a replacement.23th Feb 1937Box 93 \ 3  scan0274
Badly jaggered clutch found during testing on chassis no. 3.AX.129.25th Feb 1937Box 93 \ 3  scan0275
Requesting a modification to the chamfer on the clutch fabrics for car 32-EX.2nd Mar 1937Box 93 \ 3  scan0276
The replacement of an unsatisfactory clutch plate on chassis 3-AZ-30.2nd Mar 1937Box 93 \ 3  scan0277
Faulty 'jaggering' clutch for chassis 3.AZ.152, which was sent for a new plate to be fitted.4th Mar 1937Box 93 \ 3  scan0278
Letter to Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. regarding a noisy clutch thrust bearing.5th Mar 1937Box 93 \ 3  scan0279
Jaggering clutch for chassis number 3.AX.67, which was sent to have a new plate fitted.6th Mar 1937Box 93 \ 3  scan0280
Request to fit the clutch pedal linkage (Rm.323) to car 33-EX while it is in the shop.9th Mar 1937Box 93 \ 3  scan0281
Specification memo for facing a Phantom III clutch plate.9th Mar 1937Box 93 \ 3  scan0282
Letter from Hoffmann Manufacturing regarding issues with Bearing N.2001 due to noise.11th Mar 1937Box 93 \ 3  scan0283
The return of two faulty Phantom III clutch thrust bearings to the manufacturer for inspection.15th Mar 1937Box 93 \ 3  scan0284


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