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).
Clutch problem on chassis B.127.HM and arranging for a free-of-charge replacement plate for a long-standing customer.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 89\4\ scan0200 | |
| Date | 10th December 1951 | |
| W/K - Pk. 261 Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/NRC.{N. R. Chandler}7/JH.10.12.51. re B.127.HM.{Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs} A.P. Barry, The Old Court House, Limpsfield, Surrey. The above Owner is a very old friend of mine and has owned R.R.'s. from about 1912. Briefly, I met him last September when he was on his way to Scotland for several months, and found the clutch poor on forward gears, and jaggering badly on reverse, and asked him to write me on his return to Surrey, as I thought by that time we would have an improvement to offer. I have now heard from him saying the clutch still jaggers, and asking if the change would be very expensive and while I am not telling him the new plate will be fitted F.O.C., I am suggesting to him that I am sure he need not worry about the cost. We are sending you a 10" Thermoid faced plate, and suggest that you write him, saying that you have heard from me and offer to fit the plate without charge. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/NRC.{N. R. Chandler} | ||