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 a clutch manufacturer confirming specifications for a Racing Car Clutch and the rebuilding of other clutches.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 129\3\ scan0247 | |
| Date | 19th May 1936 | |
| Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. X1110 BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. I. WORKS: Tachbrook Road, LEAMINGTON SPA, Warwickshire. Directors E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} B. BOUGHTON. W. EMMOTT. D.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} T. BROCK. Your Ref................ Our Ref TS/AMS/MBL 19th May 1936. Ll Smith. Messrs Rolls-Royce Limited., DERBY. Attention Mr F.{Mr Friese} Ll Smith. Dear Sirs, We would confirm telephone conversation with the writer this afternoon, in connection with Racing Car Clutch supplied against your Order 14960. The position has been checked and we would assure you that the Thrust Springs incorporated were within specified limits, i.e., 180/190.lbs. Secondly with regard to 10.A3. Clutches left with us during your last visit, we are arranging to rebuild these to the latest specification, and assemblies will be despatched to you to-morrow, which we trust will be satisfactory. Yours faithfully, BORG & BECK COMPANY LIMITED. A.{Mr Adams} M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} Shinkins. | ||