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).
On required corrections to the Bentley chassis Borg & Beck clutch, concerning pressure plate balancing and spring specifications.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 85\2\ scan0222 | |
| Date | 6th January 1936 | |
| Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Sft.{Mr Swift} [crossed out] Roy.{Sir Henry Royce} [crossed out] c. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} [crossed out] c. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} x 212 LESmith BY/Cgh.{W Clough} 25/G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 6. 1. 36. BENTLEY CHASSIS - BORG & BECK CLUTCH. --------------------- The Experimental Department point out that as a result of some tests which they have carried out, it is important that the pressure plate of these clutches should be balanced independently of the cover, and that they have arranged for Messrs. Borg & Beck to correct them if we will return the clutches. In addition, the Experimental Department wish to revert to the original clutch springs which are apparently 147 to 155 lbs., and are painted brown, whereas the clutches delivered, and which are to be returned, are at present/with 180 lbs. /fitted to 190 lbs. springs and painted red. Messrs. Borg & Beck have promised to deal with this work promptly, and assume that you will arrange for the clutches to be returned immediately. BY/Cgh.{W Clough} | ||