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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).
Specification table for identifying Long Clutches for various engines.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 130\3\  scan0134
Date  9th November 1940 guessed
  
1110

re Long Clutches.

In order to identify at sight the correct Long Clutches for various engines, the following information will be useful.

| ENGINE. | | Colour of Thrust Springs | Nominal Poundage | Borg. and Beck. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | | | | Spec. No | Drg. No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Cyl. 3¼ Bore. | 11" | Red. | 150/155 | BB.472. | 23000/2 |
| 6 Cyl. 3¼ Bore. Heavy Car. (Wraith type) | 11" | Light Blue | 110/120 | BB.471. | 23000/2 |
| 6 Cyl. 3¼ Bore. Light Car. (Bentley type) | 10" | Orange. | 125/135 | BB.460. | SK.31174/2 |
| 6 Cyl. 3¼ Bore. (Ripple) | 10" | Light Blue | 110/120 | To follow | SK.31173/2 |
  
  


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