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).
Failed needle bearing in the Spectre Clutch and a request to replace it with Oilite bushes.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 93\3\ scan0041 | |
| Date | 11th May 1935 | |
| X312 To RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls}10/KW.11.5.35. SpectreCodename for Phantom III Clutch. As you know, the needle bearing between the clutch driven member and flywheel has failed on car No.2. On No.3 it is already very noisy. Will you therefore please obtain Oilite bushes to replace the needles, and fit them as opportunity occurs. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} | ||