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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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Letter from Borg & Beck requesting feedback on the performance of the 11.Al-G clutch.15th Jan 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0011
Letter to The Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding the satisfactory testing of an 11' clutch.18th Jan 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0012
Letter to supplier Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. with questions about the fitting, balancing, and performance of clutches following tests.22th Jan 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0013
Letter from Borg & Beck concerning clutch flywheel spigotting and bolt hole dimensions.25th Jan 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0014
Letter from Borg & Beck Company Limited regarding clutch unit balancing, potential issues with ridges, and associated costs.25th Jan 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0015
Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. regarding the adaptation of their 10' clutch to a standard Bentley simple disc flywheel.11th Feb 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0016
Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck regarding modifications to the clutch arrangement and requesting further drawings.12th Feb 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0017
Letter to The Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding drawings and clarification on a throw-out mechanism.13th Feb 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0018
Letter from Borg & Beck Company regarding a proposed layout, confirming they will proceed and may require further drawings.15th Feb 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0019
Advice note for the dispatch of one rigid type driven plate, less hub.19th Feb 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0020
Letter from clutch manufacturers Borg & Beck regarding a proposed clutch application and a follow-up meeting.22th Feb 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0021
Letter to Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd. proposing new dates for a meeting.23th Feb 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0022
Letter from Borg & Beck regarding clutch proposals for a 3.5-litre Bentley chassis and a 6-cylinder engine.26th Feb 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0023
Car clutches, proposing to standardize on Borg & Beck parts instead of developing them in-house.27th Feb 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0024
Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. regarding the incorporation and testing of an 11' clutch design.27th Feb 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0025
Endurance test report for a Borg & Beck clutch fitted to a Buick car.5th Mar 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0026
Letter from clutch manufacturers Borg & Beck regarding installation drawings for a proposed clutch application.6th Mar 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0027
Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding the installation particulars of a proposed 10.A3 clutch and flywheel/crankshaft balancing.8th Mar 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0028
Improvement of clutches and comparing different designs.11th May 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0029
Modifications to the crankshaft, bearings, and clutch to address flywheel flutter on Spectre and Wraith models.11th Mar 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0030
Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding a proposed 10.A3 clutch application for a Rolls-Bentley.26th Mar 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0031
The weight of the Inertia Ring for a 10' Borg & Beck clutch.28th Mar 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0032
Application of a Borg and Beck clutch to a Bentley with a narrow pin crankshaft.30th Mar 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0033
Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. confirming a meeting appointment with Mr. Grylls.3rd Apr 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0034
Reported failures of rivets on the driven member of a Borg & Beck clutch, requesting a design strength comparison.13th Apr 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0035
Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd discussing proposed clutch applications and material specifications.8th Apr 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0036
Letter from Borg & Beck Company Limited regarding clutch and flywheel design considerations.8th Apr 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0037
Potential failures of a Borg & Beck clutch and a request to ensure the company's own design is stronger.13th Apr 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0038
Borg and Beck clutch for a Bentley fouling the front brake compensating shaft, with a suggested modification.8th May 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0039
Letter regarding an order for two 10.A3 clutches, discussing the supply of test plates and requesting completion of a questionnaire.9th May 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0040
Letter from Borg & Beck Company Limited regarding the supply of clutch and gearbox components.9th May 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0041
Letter from Borg & Beck clarifying clutch assembly specifications and drawings for order 82959.10th May 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0042
Returning a data sheet for two ordered Borg & Beck clutches.11th May 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0043
Letter from Borg & Beck Company confirming the details for an order of two sample 10.A3 clutches.13th May 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0044
Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck regarding order number 82959 and a 'Bentley' application questionnaire.15th May 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0045
Specification and recommendation sheet for a Borg & Beck clutch system for a Bentley 3 1/2 litre engine.15th May 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0046
Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. concerning the development of a larger series clutch and a clutch servo.30th May 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0047
Letter from The Rover Company discussing various clutch centre designs.3rd Jun 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0048
Letter to Borg & Beck Company Ltd regarding a visit to inspect a lightened clutch assembly and the supply of Oilite Bushes.4th Jun 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0049
Letter from Roper & Wreaks Ltd. regarding a flexible centre clutch plate they manufacture.3rd Jun 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0050
Letter to Messrs. Roper & Wreaks Ltd declining an offer regarding their clutch centres.7th Jun 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0051
Visit to the Borg & Beck factory to test two new clutch operation systems.8th Jun 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0052
Test drive of a car with an automatic clutch disengagement system, noting its performance and suggesting further investigation.8th Jun 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0053
Letter from Borg & Beck confirming arrangements for a mechanical servo to lighten clutch pedal operation.12th Jun 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0054
Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck regarding flywheel compatibility and potential component fouling issues.14th Jun 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0055
Installation drawing for a 10 inch A3 type clutch assembly.14th Jun 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0056
Installation drawing for an 11-inch A3 clutch from Borg and Beck.14th Jun 1938Box 129 \ 2  scan0057
Letter from Borg & Beck Company confirming a change to an order for clutch parts following a telephone conversation.18th Jun 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0058
Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. concerning the testing and arrangement of a new clutch system, including pedal effort specifications.19th Jun 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0059
Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck discussing mechanical servo application, a demonstration of an automatic clutch, and tests on a Bentley chassis.24th Jun 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0060
Letter from Borg & Beck concerning a proposed mechanical servo for a clutch pedal on a 40/50 HP model.5th Jul 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0061
Drawing of a clutch pedal servo mechanism for the Phantom II.3rd Jul 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0062
Hand-drawn graph plotting clutch pedal effort against pedal movement for a Phantom II vehicle.28th Aug 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0063
Short typed message, likely a telegram, requesting to postpone a visit.28th Aug 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0064
Request for nine additional levers (Drawing No. Hs.2081) for Borg & Beck clutches to be fitted to experimental and sales cars.12th Sep 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0065
Letter from a clutch manufacturer proposing to supply a newer, improved ventilated clutch model in place of an ordered, but now obsolescent, type.20th Sep 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0066
The concluding page of a letter from Borg & Beck Company Limited requesting a meeting, with an attached sticker for the Motor Exhibition at Olympia.20th Sep 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0067
Installation drawing for a 10 A6. Clutch from Borg and Beck Co. Ltd.19th Sep 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0068
Installation drawing for a 10 inch A3 type clutch assembly.19th Sep 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0069
Letter to The Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. regarding an order and testing of clutches.23th Sep 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0070
Letter to The Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding drawings and supply of parts for an experimental Phantom clutch.27th Sep 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0071
Requesting a change in clutch specification from 10' to 11' for the 20/25 chassis.27th Sep 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0072
Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. discussing the potential supply of patented clutch parts or complete clutches.30th Sep 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0073
Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. discussing the design and specifications for a clutch driven member assembly.2nd Oct 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0074
10' Borg & Beck Clutch on a Large Bore Bentley.3rd Oct 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0075
The flywheel teeth count for large bore units fitted with Borg & Beck clutches.3rd Oct 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0076
Letter from a clutch manufacturer regarding the supply of incorrect driven plates and arranging for their replacement.3rd Oct 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0077
The return of three Borg & Beck clutches with incorrect driven plates.4th Oct 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0078
Cover memo attaching a reply from Borg & Beck Co. concerning their clutches.4th Oct 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0079
Confirming supply and requesting an order for Borg & Beck clutches.5th Oct 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0080
Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. requesting Phantom clutch plates for testing and urging completion of a separate order.8th Oct 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0081
Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd concerning the delivery of clutches for a Phantom chassis.12th Oct 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0082
Letter from Borg & Beck about a proposed clutch cushion disc for a Phantom chassis and the performance of sample clutches.12th Oct 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0083
Query regarding the despatch of 11' clutches to Borganbeck, Leamington Spa.21th Oct 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0084
Letter to Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd. concerning invoicing for a special clutch plate.29th Oct 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0085
Letter from Borg & Beck regarding the completion and delivery of a special clutch plate for a Phantom II car.31th Oct 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0086
Installation drawing for a 10 A3 clutch.1st Nov 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0087
Advice note from Borg & Beck Co., Ltd. for a special driven plate with disc and woven facings.1st Nov 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0088
Specifications for the Borg & Beck Clutch.1st Nov 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0089
Advice note for a special driven plate from Borg & Beck Co., Ltd.1st Nov 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0090
Installation drawing for an 11-inch A8 clutch.2nd Oct 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0091
Message to Borg & Beck in Leamington Spa regarding an urgent order for a 10' ventilated clutch.5th Nov 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0092
Order for a 10' Borg & Beck ventilated clutch.5th Nov 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0093
Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. requesting a 10 inch Ventilated Clutch with F.P.1. facings.5th Nov 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0094
Letter from Roper & Wreaks Ltd. regarding the fitting of DON-FLEX clutch discs and enclosing a fabric sample.5th Nov 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0095
Page two of a letter from ROPER & WREAKS LTD. regarding DON-FLEX Discs for buses.6th Nov 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0096
Cost comparison between the present Bentley clutch and a Borg & Beck clutch arrangement, outlining potential savings.6th Nov 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0097
Letter from a clutch manufacturer confirming receipt of a telephonic request for one 10.A6-G ventilated type clutch.6th Nov 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0098
Request to create a new pedal spring arrangement for the Borg & Beck Clutch, referencing a previous design.7th Nov 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0099
Clutch slip tests performed on Porlock Hill using a Borg & Beck clutch.11th Nov 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0100
Request to replace a burnt-out clutch on car 1-B-IV with one from car B-16.11th Nov 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0101
Letter to The Borg & Beck Clutch Co. Ltd. requesting particulars on a semi-centrifugal clutch found on a Packard car.13th Nov 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0102
Letter from Roper & Wreaks Ltd. and the forwarding of Bentley and Phantom III clutch blueprints.13th Nov 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0103
Letter from Roper & Wreaks Ltd. regarding blueprints for flexible centre clutch components.7th May 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0104
Drawing of a complete flexible centre clutch plate with a deflection test table.7th May 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0105
Blueprint of the 'R & W' 9 inch clutch with flexible centre.2nd Sep 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0106
Borg & Beck clutches specification and recommendation sheet for a vehicle with a Bentley engine.4th Nov 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0107
Specification and recommendation sheet for a clutch system from Borg & Beck.4th Nov 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0108
Payment authorization for a Borg & Beck invoice for two types of clutches.13th Nov 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0109
Letter from Borg & Beck acknowledging an enquiry about a semi-centrifugal clutch for a Packard application.16th Nov 1935Box 129 \ 2  scan0110


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