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From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
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Cost-saving analysis comparing an old part with a new part, including the cost of new tooling.11th Jul 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0006
Letter from clutch manufacturers Borg & Beck regarding the Phantom III clutch and sample driven plates.9th Sep 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0007
Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. requesting information on the coefficient of friction for 'Hycoe' clutch material.10th Sep 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0008
Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding the cost of sample 'Hyco' Friction Facings for a 10' clutch.14th Sep 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0009
Letter from Borg & Beck regarding 'Hyco' friction fabric for a 10' driven plate on a Bentley chassis.14th Sep 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0010
Continuation page of a letter from Borg & Beck Company Limited with an attached sticker for the Olympia Motor Exhibition.15th Sep 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0011
Invoice from Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. for modified Driven Plate Assemblies.15th Sep 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0012
Special clutch driven plate from Borg & Beck for Phantom III experimental testing.29th Sep 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0013
Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck regarding Hyco Friction Material and a Cushion Segment Driven Plate.25th Sep 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0014
Phantom III driven plate handed over by a Borg & Beck representative.2nd Oct 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0015
Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck regarding the trial of a new 13.5 inch driven plate.3rd Oct 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0016
Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. reporting on the performance of a cross cushion clutch plate after testing in a Phantom III.8th Oct 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0017
Page 2 of a letter discussing the widths of facing and potential improvements to cushioning.8th Oct 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0018
Letter from clutch manufacturers Borg & Beck regarding technical data sheets for specific clutch models.8th Oct 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0019
Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck regarding the performance and testing of a sample driven plate on a Phantom III chassis.9th Oct 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0020
Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd regarding a driven plate and disc.12th Oct 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0021
Letter to Messrs. Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. regarding modifications and delivery of an original plate.12th Oct 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0022
Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding a Phantom III Cross Cushion Segment.13th Oct 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0023
Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. to arrange a meeting to discuss the Phantom III clutch.14th Oct 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0024
Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. proposing a modification to the Bentley clutch based on Phantom III findings.16th Oct 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0025
Deteriorating accuracy of Borg & Beck clutches for Bentley and 25/30 models.17th Oct 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0026
Order to be placed with Borg & Beck for a specific Bentley Clutch driven plate.20th Oct 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0027
Letter from clutch manufacturers Borg & Beck regarding the construction and testing of a Bentley clutch.20th Oct 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0028
Inspection and relining of a returned Borg and Beck clutch centre plate for a Bentley chassis.21th Oct 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0029
Inspection and relining of a Borg & Beck centre plate from a Bentley chassis.23th Oct 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0030
Inquiry to Ford Motor Company regarding the durability of rubberised friction fabrics for clutches.23th Oct 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0031
Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. detailing modifications for two returned 10-A-6 type clutch cover assemblies.26th Oct 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0032
Modifications for two 10-A-6 type Bentley clutch cover assemblies sent to Borg & Beck.26th Oct 1938Box 129 \ 1  scan0033
Letter from a clutch manufacturer regarding a material supply issue for Eyebolts and a new sample of S.82 steel for testing.26th Oct 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0034
Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding clutch assembly rebuilds and parts.27th Oct 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0035
The physical and chemical testing of S.82 steel for potential use in clutch eyebolts.28th Oct 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0036
Letter from Ford Motor Company clarifying the materials used for clutch facings.29th Oct 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0037
Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. regarding wear on a 10 A.3. type clutch after endurance testing in a Bentley chassis.29th Oct 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0038
The quality control of Borg and Beck clutches and supplier standards.30th Oct 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0039
Letter to Ford Motor Co. Ltd. about the origin of a clutch disc seen at the Olympia Show.30th Oct 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0040
Letter of enquiry to Messrs. Newton & Bennet Ltd. regarding particulars of their flexible clutch disc.31th Oct 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0041
Letter from a clutch manufacturer regarding wear on a clutch from a Bentley Chassis and arranging a visit to discuss.31th Oct 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0042
Letter to Borg & Beck Company regarding a visit, clutches, a modified plate, and steel tests.2nd Nov 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0043
Graph showing the characteristics of a long semi-centrifugal clutch versus motor RPM.1st Apr 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0044
Letter from Newton & Bennett Ltd. regarding their flexible clutch disc.2nd Nov 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0045
Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding trials and updates to various clutch parts.4th Nov 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0046
Letter from Newton & Bennett Ltd. arranging a visit to discuss a flexible clutch plate.4th Nov 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0047
Letter to Newton & Bennett Ltd. confirming a meeting with Mr. Newton.5th Nov 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0048
Requesting an order for a 10-A-6 type Bentley clutch with specific modifications.5th Nov 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0049
Letter to Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding clutch modifications, steel sample testing, and a new clutch order.5th Nov 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0050
Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck regarding clutch models, materials, and modifications.6th Nov 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0051
Urging action on three specific clutch development jobs.9th Nov 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0052
Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding the manufacture and inspection of 11-inch clutches for a 25-HP application.10th Nov 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0053
Letter to Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd. proposing a joint inspection process for a number of clutches.10th Nov 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0054
Letter to Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd. concerning a proposed visit to co-operate on clutch inspection.10th Nov 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0055
Questioning the recent price increase of Borg and Beck clutches for Bentley and 25/30 models.10th Nov 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0056
Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck regarding a visit and the testing of 10' and 11' clutches.11th Nov 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0057
Confirming a request from Borg and Beck for flywheels and studs to be used for setting up a clutch testing fixture.12th Nov 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0058
Letter from Newton & Bennett Ltd. acknowledging an order for an experimental clutch plate.13th Nov 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0059
Letter to Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. regarding clutch cover distortion, flywheels, and a new fixture.13th Nov 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0060
Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck regarding supply, packaging, and tolerances of clutches.14th Nov 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0061
The consultation required before fitting Borg and Beck clutches to a chassis.14th Nov 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0062
Promotional document for the Newton Patent Clutch Disc.14th Nov 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0063
The features and advantages of the Newton Clutch Disc.16th Oct 1935Box 129 \ 1  scan0064
Reprint from 'The Motor' magazine about an ingenious new clutch plate for smooth pick-up developed by Noel Newton.16th Oct 1935Box 129 \ 1  scan0065
Production troubles, price increases, and quality issues with Borg & Beck clutches.16th Nov 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0066
Issue of slack clutch links and the need for improved workmanship on several car models.20th Nov 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0067
Setting difficulties experienced with the Borg & Beck clutch on Bentley & 25/30 HP models.26th Nov 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0068
Instructions for setting and adjusting a clutch mechanism.24th Nov 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0069
Blueprint of a rig for Bentley and 25/30 HP clutch finger operation.19th Nov 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0070
Blueprint detailing modifications for a Bentley 25/30 HP component, comparing an existing and a new scheme with a castellated nut.18th Nov 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0071
Blueprint showing a modification for a Bentley 4 & 25/30 HP, comparing an existing scheme to a new one with a castellated nut.18th Nov 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0072
Letter from Newton & Bennett Ltd. regarding the preparation of drawings and a sample clutch plate for a 'Panthom 3'.7th Nov 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0073
Letter from the Experimental Department to Messrs Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. regarding a finger setting campaign and clutch plates.24th Nov 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0074
The order and subsequent return of 40 eyebolts for an 11A3 type clutch from Borg & Beck.24th Nov 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0075
Requesting an official order for 40 eyebolt nuts for Production Bentley and 25/30 clutches.25th Nov 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0076
Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding clutch lever settings and orders.27th Nov 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0077
Letter to a supplier regarding issues with delivered clutches and proposing a collaborative solution for their correction.7th Dec 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0078
Letter from Newton & Bennett Ltd. regarding the despatch of an experimental Newton Clutch Plate.9th Dec 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0079
Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. discussing specifications and requesting a quotation for clutches.12th Dec 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0080
Page two of a typed document regarding castellated nuts.15th Dec 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0081
Letter from Borg & Beck regarding clutch adjustments, castellated nuts, and a production quote for clutch models 10.A6 and 11.A6.15th Dec 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0082
Letter from Newton & Bennett Ltd. providing technical details for a special clutch disc prepared for a Phantom III model.15th Dec 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0083
Letter to Newton & Bennett Ltd. acknowledging receipt of a clutch disc and noting its high Moment of Inertia.16th Dec 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0084
Modifications, criticisms and adjustments to Borg & Beck clutches.19th Dec 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0085
Letter to Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. regarding rear axle 'overun groans' in a 25/30 HP car and asking for suggestions on damper springs.19th Dec 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0086
Letter to supplier Borg & Beck Ltd. concerning an issue with insufficiently countersunk rivet heads on driven plates.22th Dec 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0087
Return of a faulty Bentley driven plate to Messrs Borg & Beck due to faulty rivetting.22th Dec 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0088
Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck regarding overrun noise in the rear axle of a 25/30-HP car.23th Dec 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0089
Letter from Borg & Beck acknowledging a complaint about insufficiently countersunk rivet heads on a clutch plate.28th Dec 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0090
Letter from a clutch manufacturer regarding a delay in supplying serrated nuts due to a tool delivery issue.4th Jan 1937Box 129 \ 1  scan0091
Stock of Borg & Beck clutch driven discs in the experimental stores and a proposal for their refurbishment.5th Jan 1937Box 129 \ 1  scan0092
Letter from Vandervell Products Ltd. regarding lay-out drawings for special discs and enclosing associated blueprints.1st Jan 1937Box 129 \ 1  scan0093
Letter from The Cleveland Graphite Bronze Co to Vandervell Products Ltd regarding fitting friction lining on clutch plates.18th Dec 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0094
The concluding page of a typed letter from The Cleveland Graphite Bronze Co.24th Nov 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0095
Engineering drawing for a clutch friction disc.24th Nov 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0096
Blueprint of a clutch friction disc spring.25th Sep 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0097
Blueprint for a clutch driven disc.24th Jan 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0098
Blueprint for a clutch friction disc manufactured by The Cleveland Graphite Bronze Co.24th Jun 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0099
Blueprint of a clutch pressure plate assembly.12th Feb 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0100
Letter from a clutch manufacturer confirming modifications to rivet heads.7th Jan 1937Box 129 \ 1  scan0101
Insufficiently countersunk rivets on clutch driven plates from supplier Borg & Beck, and the agreed future specification.7th Jan 1937Box 129 \ 1  scan0102
Letter to Vandervell Products Ltd. acknowledging their proposals for a clutch.8th Jan 1937Box 129 \ 1  scan0103
Cost breakdown for changing flywheel starter rings on Phantom II and 20 HP models.21th Oct 1936Box 129 \ 1  scan0104
Costs and failure rates for the 20-25 H. Solid Flywheel and Starter Ring.8th Jan 1937Box 129 \ 1  scan0105


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