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).
Standardisation of parts form for an 11' Borg & Beck Clutch.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 129\1\ scan0005 | |
| Date | 19th August 1936 | |
| RR 735A (SH) (63912. 17-5-34) SM. 3/1319/3 COMPLETED 9.9.36. 20/25 STANDARDISATION OF PARTS. Date 19.8.36. Description of Parts. 11" Borg & Beck Clutch. X No. 1110 Drawing G.57170 No. F.61063 Part List Origin. To overcome burning out of clutches. Report of Experimental Test. Fitted to 22 -G-V and has run 9,000 miles in England, traffic work, etc., 8,000 miles in France. Slipping unknown, engagement practically smooth throughout the mileage. Weight of Old Part. Weight of New Part. Difference per Car. Cost of Old Part. £ Cost of New Part. £ See Over. Difference per Car. £3. 1. 9. Decrease. Signature from Cost Dept. that above is correct G/RL 12.8.36. Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on:- Series.........£....... Series.........£....... Series.........£....... INITIAL DATE REMARKS SG.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} 9-9-36 Agreed Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} WOR.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} 31.8.36. For Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Hy.{Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer} C. 21.8.36. Agreed C. RG.{Mr Rowledge} DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} 24.8.36. Agreed Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} 21.8.36. Agreed By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} 31.8.36. Agreed EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} 7.9.36. Agreed E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} BN.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} SFT.{Mr Swift} 21.8.36. Agreed Sft.{Mr Swift} MX.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} 21.8.36. Agreed Mx.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} 19.8.36. Agreed Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} STAMP: J.S. 9 SEP 1936 | ||