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).
Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck regarding the experimental fitting of a Long 10.C.F. clutch to a Bentley.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 129\4\ scan0176 | |
| Date | 16th March 1938 | |
| Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W.1. WORKS: Tachbrook Road, LEAMINGTON SPA. Warwickshire. Directors E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} B. BOUGHTON. W. EMMOTT. D.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} T. BROCK. Your Ref. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/NRC.{N. R. Chandler}19/JH. Our Ref. TS/HTB/EK. 16th. March, 1938. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited, DERBY. For the attention of Mr. N. R.{Sir Henry Royce} Chandler. Dear Sirs, Re:- Long 10.C.F. Clutches. We thank you for your letter of the 15th. instant and are pleased to note your agreement to our suggestion that the Long 10.C.F. clutch which you wish to try experimentally on your Bentley be fitted with thrust spring load of 1215-lbs. We are accordingly arranging to modify one of the American samples which we have in stock, and this will be despatched for the attention of Mr. Chandler with a minimum of delay. Meantime, we shall be glad if you will kindly arrange to let us have your formal order for same. We are, Yours faithfully, BORG & BECK COMPANY LIMITED. H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} T. Barker H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} T. Barker. Manager. Sales Department. [Handwritten notes:] [Top center:] file 1110 wap [Right margin:] OK | ||