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Cover memo for a letter sent to Borg & Beck concerning the Phantom III Clutch.17th Jul 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0344
Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. concerning loose balance weights on 13½ inch driven plates.17th Jul 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0345
Letter from a supplier concerning the production and high cost of 'Hyco' friction facing samples for a 10' clutch.20th Jul 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0346
Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck regarding a complaint about balance weights on 13.5 inch driven plates.20th Jul 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0347
Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck regarding a clutch for a 1935 Bentley 3.5-litre car.29th Jul 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0348
The return and refitting of 36 Phantom III clutches and coordinating with supplier Borg and Beck.1st Aug 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0349
Letter regarding car guarantee invalidation due to fitting non-standard parts.4th Aug 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0350
Letter to Messrs. Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. chasing a delivery of clutch discs, facings and springs.4th Jul 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0351
Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd regarding the application of one of their clutches to a 1935 Model 3½ Litre Bentley.5th Aug 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0352
Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding a supply delay for clutches due to incorrectly drilled friction facings.6th Aug 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0353
Letter to Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. concerning clutch facing failures discovered during endurance testing and a request for replacements.7th Aug 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0354
Letter regarding arrangements with Ferodo for facing plates with different materials.7th Aug 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0355
To 'Roy' altering a previous order for 10' driven discs from supplier Borg & Beck.10th Aug 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0356
Letter to Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding the riveting of three 10' clutch discs with S.6424 material.10th Aug 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0357
Letter from Borg & Beck regarding trials and replacement of Ferodo No.6 clutch friction facings.10th Aug 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0358
Letter from a clutch manufacturer regarding modifications to 10-inch driven plate assemblies and special 11-inch clutches.11th Aug 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0359
Specification document for clutch thrust springs.13th Aug 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0360
Order for a service gauge plate from Borg & Beck, Ltd.14th Aug 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0361
Communication with Mr. Oubridge of Brico Co. regarding an Eaton's clutch and brake mechanism design.14th Aug 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0362
Table of results for Borg and Beck clutch spring deflection tests for 10' and 11' discs.29th Jul 1930Box 129 \ 3  scan0363
The return of an incorrectly sent 7¼' clutch service gauge plate and requesting the correct items.21th Aug 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0364
Order to be placed with Borg & Beck Ltd. for thrust springs for a 10A6 type clutch.21th Aug 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0365
Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. concerning issues with 10A and Phantom III clutch springs and facings.21th Aug 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0366
Letter from Borg & Beck regarding clutch spring issues and the supply of special clutches and parts for the Phantom III.24th Aug 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0367
Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. concerning development and selection of a clutch plate for the Phantom III.26th Aug 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0368
Letter from Borg & Beck regarding a complaint and subsequent check on a 10.A3 clutch assembly.26th Aug 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0369
Letter from clutch manufacturers Borg & Beck regarding development of a 13.5' plate for the Phantom III.28th Aug 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0370
Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding the availability of 'Hyco' friction facings for trial on a Bentley model.31th Aug 1936Box 129 \ 3  scan0371
The supply of spring steel for Phantom III cushion springs from Borg & Beck and testing alternative materials.1st Oct 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0001
Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck regarding issues with thrust spring poundage.1st Oct 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0002
Letter to Messrs. Ferodo Ltd. acknowledging receipt of six S-7409 parts for testing on a Phantom III car.2nd Oct 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0003
Return of six clutch springs to Messrs Borg & Beck Co. Ltd for examination and testing.7th Oct 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0004
Letter to Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. discussing test results for 10' clutch springs.7th Oct 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0005
Letter to Cleveland Graphite Bronze Co. about promising results from lead bronze clutch facing tests and requesting more material.7th Oct 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0006
New lead bronze facing solution to improve the life of 20/25 & Old Type Bentley clutches.7th Oct 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0007
The postage of six brown clutch springs to Borg and Beck.7th Oct 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0008
Test report on graphite bronze clutch facings for the 20/25 HP model.9th Oct 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0009
The performance of a clutch with metallic facings under various conditions, including heat and oil tests.9th Oct 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0010
Letter to Cleveland Graphite Bronze, Co. clarifying drawing G.54327 for clutch facings due to incorrect drilling.7th Oct 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0011
Letter from Borg & Beck Company regarding a discrepancy in thrust spring readings and a planned visit.11th Oct 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0012
Clutch complaints for two 20/25 HP cars, detailing the investigation and resolution.14th Oct 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0013
Letter to Messrs. Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. discussing the results of a 17,000-mile test on driven plates.14th Oct 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0014
Recurrent clutch failures on two 20/25 HP chassis and the fitting of new bronze facings for observation.15th Oct 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0015
Clutch trouble on the 20/25 HP chassis, attributing the issue to bad handling.19th Oct 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0016
Receipt, cost, and distribution of graphite bronze clutch facings for 20/25 and 3 1/2 litre Bentley models.21th Oct 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0017
Request for 3 pairs of graphite bronze clutch facings for a 20/25 model.21th Oct 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0018
Dispatch of 3 pairs of graphite bronze clutch facings for a 20/25 HP clutch.21th Oct 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0019
Letter from a clutch manufacturer confirming an urgent order for an 11' Driven Plate Assembly.23th Oct 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0020
Letter to Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. requesting the despatch of an 11' Thermoid faced clutch plate.23th Oct 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0021
Inspection points for 10' and 11' B. & B. clutches being checked for stock.25th Oct 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0022
Urgent telegram requesting 100 sets of graphite bronze clutch facings from Hopkins Cleveland Graphite Bronze Co.25th Oct 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0023
Instruction to despatch 10' and 11' driven plates to Borg and Beck for re-conditioning.25th Oct 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0024
Letter to Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. regarding the re-conditioning of 10' and 11' driven plates from experimental cars.25th Oct 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0025
Requesting the forwarding of clutch driven plates to Messrs Borg & Beck Co.Ltd for reconditioning.26th Oct 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0026
Letter to Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. discussing test results for 10' clutch thrust springs.26th Oct 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0027
Letter suggesting the supply of springs to assemble a service stock of clutches with Thermoid faced discs.26th Oct 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0028
Supply of graphite bronze clutch facings for various cars and arranging credit.26th Oct 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0029
Correspondence from a clutch manufacturer regarding the re-testing and replacement of thrust springs.27th Oct 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0030
The receipt and pricing of an 11' clutch plate assembly with Thermoid facings.27th Oct 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0031
Letter to Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. regarding a change in material for Phantom III clutch cushion springs.27th Oct 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0032
Requesting the dispatch of clutch springs to two different companies.28th Oct 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0033
Letter to Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. regarding springs from a 10 inch clutch.28th Oct 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0034
Letter regarding the dispatch of six Brown Clutch Springs with their poundage test data.28th Oct 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0035
Letter to Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. regarding the supply and reconditioning of 10' and 11' clutch plates.28th Oct 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0036
Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd regarding steel strip for Phantom III Cushion Plates and arranging a meeting.28th Oct 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0037
Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding the supply of clutch driven plate assemblies.28th Oct 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0038
Dispatch of brown clutch springs to two companies for examination.28th Oct 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0039
13 1/2 inch cross cushioned plate, comparing it to a Borg plate for the PIII model.28th Oct 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0040
Letter from Borg & Beck regarding the fabrication of a cross cushion driven plate for a Phantom LII application.28th Oct 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0041
Confirming receipt of Borg & Beck driven plates and requesting an official order for them.29th Oct 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0042
Instructing the dispatch of two 11' clutch plates faced with Thermoid.30th Oct 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0043
Sending a new clutch driven plate with Thermoid facing for testing on a 25/30 chassis G.L.G.5.30th Oct 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0044
Letter to Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. acknowledging receipt of two 11 inch plates.1st Nov 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0045
The supply of two identical sets of Graphite Bronze Clutch Facings for 20/25 and Bentley models.4th Nov 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0046
The trial of a 13½' Cross Cushion Plate from supplier Borg & Beck.5th Nov 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0047
Letter to Messrs Borg & Beck Ltd. regarding a 13.5' Cross Cushion Plate trial and requesting an estimate for a batch of 100.5th Nov 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0048
Request for additional graphite bronze clutch facings for the 20/25-HP model.5th Nov 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0049
Sending two pairs of Graphite Bronze facings for a 20/25 clutch, noting that stock is nearly exhausted.6th Nov 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0050
Supply and low stock of Graphite Bronze clutch facings for the 20/25 or 3 1/4-Litre Bentley.6th Nov 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0051
The order of 1,000 clutch plates from Vandervell Products Ltd.6th Nov 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0052
Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. requesting a quote for 4 undrilled clutch facings.6th Nov 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0053
Letter to Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd. attaching the minutes of a conference held on October 29th.8th Nov 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0054
Minutes of a conference regarding the Borg & Beck clutch springs for the 4 1/4 litre Bentley.8th Nov 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0055
Technical discussion regarding spring poundage specifications for valve and clutch assemblies.8th Nov 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0056
Letter from a clutch manufacturer confirming arrangements to build a sample plate and prepare an estimate for 100 units.8th Nov 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0057
Letter to Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. regarding an enquiry for the supply of 10' Thermoid facings.9th Nov 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0058
Recommendation for two rigs to facilitate the fitting of Thermoid clutch linings to customer cars.9th Nov 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0059
The forwarding of two Graphite Bronze Clutch Facings for a 20/25 HP Clutch.9th Nov 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0060
Quotation from Borg & Beck Company Ltd for the repair of special driven plate clutch assemblies.10th Nov 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0061
Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd regarding a shortfall of 30 Thermoid clutch facings for part No. EX.27309.10th Nov 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0062
Letter from clutch manufacturers Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding alterations to a spring for a Bentley clutch.11th Nov 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0063
Letter to a supplier querying a quote for reconditioning plates that is more expensive than buying new ones.12th Nov 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0064
Letter to Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. concerning the poundage specifications for 10-inch clutch springs.12th Nov 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0065
Letter to Messrs. Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. confirming the supply of Thermoid facings with a change in thickness and a superseded part number.12th Nov 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0066
Conflicting price information for 10 inch and 11 inch clutch plates.15th Nov 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0067
Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd suggesting that experimental Driving Plate Assemblies be scrapped as they are uneconomical to bring up to standard specification.15th Nov 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0068
Letter to Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. regarding the decision to scrap six plates and service thirty.17th Nov 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0069
Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck regarding an agreement for testing complete assemblies.17th Nov 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0070
Letter from Borg & Beck regarding the inspection and repair status of 36 clutch units.18th Nov 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0071
Letter to Ben Hopkins of Cleveland Graphite Bronze Co. regarding clutch linings, brake servo linings, and an aluminium tin bearing alloy.18th Nov 1937Box 129 \ 4  scan0072


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