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).
Outlining modifications for Borg & Beck clutch assemblies and a driven plate.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 129\3\ scan0156 | |
| Date | 20th March 1936 | |
| To Roy.{Sir Henry Royce} c.c. to G/Mt. c.c. to D/EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} K-1110 Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Smth.18/KW.20.3.36. Borg & Beck Clutches. The representative of Borg & Beck, who visited the Works this afternoon, has taken away with him the following clutch parts for modification :- (a) 1. 10A3 clutch assembly, to be rebalanced by the improved method, checked for spring loading, and fitted with S.82 eyebolts. This will then be to production specification. (b) 1. 11A3 clutch assembly to be rebalanced by the improved method and fitted with green springs and S.82 eyebolts. This will then be to production specification. (c) 1. 10" driven plate, to be refaced with woven material. Will you please pass an official order. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Smth. | ||