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).
Correspondence regarding an order for weaker clutch springs for Phantom III vehicles to resolve a jaggering clutch issue.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 146\1\ scan0250 | |
| Date | 16th May 1938 | |
| To Rolls-Royce Ltd Derby.............Hd.{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy} [Text struck through] Copy to D/PP. [Text underlined in red] [Handwritten Initials]: RM{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} / NRC{N. R. Chandler} [Handwritten top center]: 127#5 file Levallois Sr/VA.I/ET.16.5.38 Re: PHANTOM III CLUTCHES. [Text underlined with a red dashed line] During a recent visit from GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} he informed us that the Works can supply weaker type clutch springs for Phantom III clutches fitted with thermoid facings and on which there is a complaint of a jaggering clutch. We attach our Official Order No 2207 for 2 sets, as we wish to attend to Chassis 3.AZ.20 - Continental Trials Car. " 3.CP.48 - Mrs. Bondy. Please arrange to have the parts sent to us as soon as possible. [Handwritten at bottom]: Understand you have ordered a large quantity and will arrange distribution when delivered. Will you let Paris know what sets will be available to have or inform them when they would be available. Sr VA I see Hotchkin | ||