Replacement of a bad clutch on Trials Car GAN.54 with new Ferodo S.6777 facings.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 107\1\ scan0453 | |
| Date | 31th July 1937 | |
| 560 To Cx. {Major Len W. Cox - Advertising Manager} from Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /NRC. {N. R. Chandler} c. Hd. {Mr Hayward / Mr Huddy} c. DH. {D. Henderson - Showroom} c. LH {Mr Haworth} (RC {R. Childs} ) Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /NRC. {N. R. Chandler} 7/AP.31.7.37 TRIALS CAR GAN.54. Cx. {Major Len W. Cox - Advertising Manager} 10/ES.27.7.37 We agree that the clutch was bad. We have now fitted new facings of Ferodo S.6777, and on test it appears to be a very good clutch. As our experience with this facing is very limited, we would be glad if you would kindly report, after some mileage, on its behaviour. Will Hd. {Mr Hayward / Mr Huddy} please arrange to deliver the car to LH. {Mr Haworth} We are sending it to him on Monday morning. | ||
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