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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).
Comparison of clutch pedal ratios for various Bentley and Borg & Beck clutch systems.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 129\2\  scan0116
Date  19th November 1935
  
To Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}
X 110
Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Smth.9/KW.19.11.35.

Clutch Pedal Ratios.

| | Old Std. Bentley (Fabric on Flywheel). | New Bentley N.Sch.3948 (Fabric on Plate). | 10" Borg & Beck with shortened operating lever. | 11" Borg & Beck. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finger Ratio | 3.87 | 4.68 | 5.34 * | 5.34 * |
| Pedal to Trunnion | 8.75 | 8.75 | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Overall | 33.9 | 40.9 | 37.3 | 37.3 |

* Subject to confirmation.

Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Smth.
  
  


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