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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 regarding modifications to 13½ inch driven clutch plates, referencing blueprint G.84624.18th May 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0244
Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding points discussed during a recent visit.18th May 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0245
Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. requesting a replacement clutch for a competition car.19th May 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0246
Letter from a clutch manufacturer confirming specifications for a Racing Car Clutch and the rebuilding of other clutches.19th May 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0247
Jaggering clutch issue found on a Bentley Trials Coupé B-2-GA, its cause, and the corrective actions taken.19th May 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0248
To Roy regarding correspondence with Borg & Beck.21th May 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0249
Letter to Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. regarding the production and inspection of clutch plates.21th May 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0250
Letter from supplier Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. regarding the receipt of hubs and dispatch of clutch assemblies.19th May 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0251
Letter from clutch manufacturers Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. enclosing a Technical Data Book for reference.20th May 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0252
Despatching a clutch cover assembly and driven plates for rectification.21th May 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0253
Letter to a supplier regarding the return of faulty clutch components for correction.21th May 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0254
Letter from Borg & Beck regarding the production and testing of a 13 3/4' driven plate for the Phantom III application.22th May 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0255
Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding clutch plate runout, cushioning, and judder issues.22th May 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0256
Message regarding a meeting with Borganbeck of Leamington Spa and a Ferodo representative.25th May 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0257
Withdrawing instructions to send a Driven Plate and facings to Messrs. Borg & Beck.26th May 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0258
Letter to Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. confirming discussions on plate modifications and requesting an experimental version.26th May 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0259
Sending a clutch plate and facings to Borg & Beck Ltd. for refacing.26th May 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0260
Letter from a clutch manufacturer requesting confirmation on an assembly against a drawing.26th May 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0261
Order be placed with Borg & Beck for driven plates.27th May 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0262
Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd discussing modifications to 13.5 inch clutch driven plates.27th May 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0263
Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. regarding an order for driven plates and a discussion on the riveting method.27th May 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0264
Letter to The Borg & Beck Company concerning issues with a sample clutch plate.28th May 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0265
Letter from clutch manufacturers Borg & Beck regarding a previously despatched Technical Data Book.28th May 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0266
Letter from Borg & Beck regarding an order for 10' Driven Plates with Ferodo friction facings and discussing riveting methods.28th May 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0267
Internal request to order a modified Borg & Beck 10A3 clutch for a Bentley.28th May 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0268
Correspondence from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck regarding a long type compound cushion plate.29th May 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0269
Request to manufacture parts for an experimental Borg & Beck clutch modification.29th May 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0270
Letter to Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd acknowledging receipt of a Data Book and two letters.30th May 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0271
Querying invoices from Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. for which no corresponding orders exist.20th May 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0272
Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. chasing up the return of two 10A3 clutches and enquiring about a 10' clutch.3rd Jun 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0273
Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding issues with 13 1/2' Driven Plates and Ferodo facings.4th Jun 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0274
Continuation page of a letter from Borg & Beck Company Limited.4th Jun 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0275
Covering order for goods already delivered from Borg & Beck.4th Jun 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0276
Letter to Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd. sending drawings for the clutch arrangements of the Bentley and 25/30 HP models.4th Jun 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0277
Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck regarding the rebuilding and dispatch of 2-10 A3 clutches and a 10' clutch.4th Jun 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0278
Letter from Borg & Beck acknowledging blueprints for clutch arrangements on Bentley and 25/30 HP models.5th Jun 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0279
Request to send a confirmatory order to Borg & Beck for six unthreaded eyebolts for a 25/30 HP clutch.6th Jun 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0280
Letter to supplier Borg & Beck Ltd. regarding component specifications for facings and plates.6th Jun 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0281
Letter from Borg & Beck Company confirming the supply of six 11' Eyebolts without charge.6th Jun 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0282
Sending Ph.III and 10' driven plates to Borg & Beck for rivetting and refacing.8th Jun 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0283
Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. concerning bursting tests, the return of clutch plates for rectification, and an outstanding order.8th Jun 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0284
Advice note from Borg & Beck Co., Ltd. regarding the despatch of goods.9th Jun 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0285
Letter from a clutch manufacturer regarding production difficulties with 13 1/2 inch driven plates and the dispatch of samples.9th Jun 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0286
Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck regarding the supply and rectification of various clutch components.9th Jun 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0287
Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd., manufacturers of clutches, confirming a meeting arrangement.9th Jun 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0288
Cover note for a letter written to Borg & Beck regarding Phantom III clutch plates.10th Jun 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0289
Production output delay for 'A' series chassis caused by a shortage of clutches from a supplier.10th Jun 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0290
Letter to Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. regarding the quality of clutch plates and facings.10th Jun 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0291
Copy advice note from Borg & Beck Co., Ltd. for returned rectified cover assemblies and driven plates.11th Jun 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0292
Requesting a covering order for a clutch facing supplied by Borg & Beck.11th Jun 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0293
Advice note from Borg & Beck Co., Ltd. for rectified driven plate assemblies.12th Jun 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0294
Advice note from Borg & Beck Co., Ltd. for the dispatch of two 10' spring type driven plates.12th Jun 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0295
Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. proposing an experimental plate with extra rivets.13th Jun 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0296
Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding a suggested alternative scheme for 13½' driven plates.15th Jun 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0297
Irregularities in the thickness of Borg & Beck driven clutch plates.17th Jun 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0298
Letter regarding the despatch of a special 13.5 inch driven plate ordered by Mr. F. Ll. Smith.17th Jun 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0299
Return of four Phantom III Driven Plate clutch assemblies and a disputed defect.17th Jun 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0300
Letter from Borg & Beck confirming the dispatch of driven plate assemblies for bursting tests for the Phantom III.17th Jun 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0301
The results of an examination of 16 Bentley Borg & Beck clutch plates.19th Jun 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0302
Order to be placed with Borg & Beck for a service gauge plate.20th Jun 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0303
Letter to Borg & Beck concerning unsatisfactory 10' clutches fitted to Bentley cars, detailing service issues and a proposed agreement.20th Jun 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0304
New specifications for friction discs and clutches for Bentley and 20/25 models.20th Jun 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0305
Sending an incorrectly set 10A clutch to Borg & Beck for rectification.20th Jun 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0306
Quality control issues with 10-inch Borg & Beck clutch discs from a new supplier.20th Jun 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0307
Failure of clutch fabric on the Phantom III and subsequent experiments with new materials.22th Jun 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0308
The development and whirling tests of Phantom III clutch friction facings.22th Jun 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0309
Test report on different plate designs, comparing vulcanised facings, riveting methods, and materials, with references to Ferodo and Borg & Beck.22th Jun 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0310
Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck regarding production and supply issues with Eyebolts.22th Jun 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0311
Letter from Borg & Beck Company regarding tensile and bursting tests for a 13.5 inch English made 'HYCO' facing clutch disc.23th Jun 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0312
Modifications to the Phantom III clutch to manage Ferodo dust accumulation.23th Jun 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0313
Request to order four service gauge plates for 10' and 11' clutches from Borg & Beck.23th Jun 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0314
Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. regarding clutch satisfaction and providing a list of suggested firms for further communication.23th Jun 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0315
Letter regarding a recent consignment of driven plates and clutches.23th Jun 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0316
Letter declining a request to machine Eye Bolts and suggesting alternative suppliers.23th Jun 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0317
Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. discussing experiments on clutch plates and requesting new samples for testing.25th Jun 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0318
Order request to Borg & Beck for various specifications of driven plates.25th Jun 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0319
The urgent dispatch of a Borg & Beck clutch to St. Pancras for a customer's car.26th Jun 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0320
Shortage of Borg & Beck clutches, suggesting an increased finger setting limit to prevent production delays.26th Jun 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0321
Letter from a clutch manufacturer discussing clutch facing materials and manufacturing feasibility for a Bentley chassis.26th Jun 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0322
Laboratory report on clutch facing test pieces, detailing maximum stress results for English 'HYCOE' material.29th Jun 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0323
Request to inspect and replace a faulty clutch on car 33-EX due to squeaking and a smell of rubber.30th Jun 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0324
Letter to Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. about clutch plates, confirming a request for two 10' plates with .125 facings.30th Jun 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0325
Letter from a clutch manufacturer confirming an order for two 10' driven plates with specific facings.1st Jul 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0326
Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. requesting clutch springs and detailing tensile strength test results for 'Hycoe' material.6th Jul 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0327
Letter comparing the strength of American 'Hycoe' material to English facings.6th Jul 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0328
Requesting an order to be placed with Borg & Beck for thrust springs for the 10A clutch.6th Jul 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0329
Order be placed with Borg & Beck for driven plate assemblies and a special driven plate.6th Jul 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0330
Letter from Borg & Beck regarding tests on a Model 10.A3 Clutch and the supply of springs.7th Jul 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0331
Discussion about Borg & Beck clutches.9th Jul 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0332
Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. concerning issues with clutch settings and dimensions.9th Jul 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0333
Letter discussing the measurement, materials, and tolerances for driven plates.9th Jul 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0334
Requesting to book into works a delivery of black and white clutch thrust springs from Borg & Beck's.9th Jul 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0335
Introduction of a ventilated Borg & Beck clutch for the Wraith model.10th Jul 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0336
Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd concerning the supply and specifications of clutch components.11th Jul 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0337
Request to place an order with Borg & Beck for parts for the 10A) type clutch.13th Jul 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0338
Depot sheet request detailing inspection methods for jaggering clutches on Bentley 4 1/4 litre and 25/30 HP models.13th Jul 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0339
Transmission rattle when moving from rest and the proposed fitment of a propellor shaft damper.15th Jul 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0340
Order for 11A3 clutches from Borg & Beck.15th Jul 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0341
Letter to The Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. regarding the successful testing of clutch parts and placing an urgent order for more.15th Jul 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0342
Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. concerning the testing and production of special 11' clutches.16th Jul 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0343


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