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).
Epidemic of juddering trouble with lead-bronze clutch liners on 20/25 HP chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 107\3\ scan0166 | |
| Date | 25th May 1939 | |
| 857319 561. N/W - Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/NRC.{N. R. Chandler} From Br.{T. E. Bellringer - Repair Manager} Br3/H.25.5.39. Re: Lead-Bronze Clutch Liners for 20/25 h.p. Chassis. We are having an epidemic of juddering trouble with the above. Several which have been fitted for a few months have been brought back to us with bad jaggers, and frequently we have had the trouble immediately that we have fitted the liners, although every care has been taken with the bedding, etc. We are very puzzled as to what is the actual cause of the trouble. Mechanically, everything appears to be perfect. We feel we should like your help as regards an investigation, and we are wondering if you could arrange to come to London when we have a typical case in hand. Of course it would be necessary for you to come at short notice, as naturally when a customer has to send his car in for specific trouble, invariably it is wanted back at the earliest possible moment. We will, however, give you as much notice as possible, but in the meantime, we should like to know that you agree to our suggestion. Br.{T. E. Bellringer - Repair Manager} | ||