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).
Drawing No. LeC. 1869 for a spring pressure device related to the clutch brake.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 182\M20\M20.1\ img033 | |
| Date | 12th May 1924 | |
| SECRET CONFIDENTIAL TO DY.{F R Danby} FROM E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Copy to - CH. [crossed out] HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} A.{Mr Adams} C. re. CLUTCH BRAKE. [Handwritten and crossed out: X9301] We send you herewith drawing No. LeC. 1869., shewing the spring pressure device placed between the universal joint and the crankshaft to assist in stopping the clutch, particularly when it's [handwritten correction, replacing 'the car has'] nose pointing down hill. This must be used [stamped over/cancelled] in conjunction with the friction pad already sent for EAC.2. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} | ||