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).
Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck regarding arrangements for an 11' clutch modification on the 25-HP model.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 129\3\ scan0001 | |
| Date | 1st January 1936 | |
| Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. I. Your Ref HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Smth.14/KW. X1110. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. WORKS: Tachbrook Road. LEAMINGTON SPA, Warwickshire. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. Directors E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} B. BOUGHTON. W. EMMOTT. D.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} T. BROCK. Our Ref TS/HTB/CC. 1st, January 1936. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. For the attention of Mr. F.Ll.Smith. Dear Sirs, We have to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 21st. ult., and in regard to the various points raised, you will appreciate that same were fully discussed during your visit to our Works yesterday. We are pleased to confirm that we will make the necessary arrangements for the 11" clutch such as you propose for your 25-HP. Model, to have the additional locating hole such as you require. May we also take this opportunity of reminding you that we are refraining from taking any action with regard to the special jigs and fixtures required for the 11" clutch pending receipt of your further advice. We are, Yours faithfully, BORG & BECK COMPANY LIMITED, H.T.Barker. [Handwritten note 1]: LL Smith Arrange for Barker to supply 11" driven plates with V.TR.{Capt. F. W. Turner - Finance}2007 equivalent lining O.K. [Handwritten note 2]: Attached advice note should be properly booked in. | ||