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 to supplier Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. requesting the preparation of two clutches with modified springs for a 'Continental' Bentley.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 130\3\ scan0055 | |
| Date | 14th February 1939 | |
| 1110 c. to Roy{Sir Henry Royce}/Ms. ) As arranged c. to HPS{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr}/WSC.{W. S. Cassel} ) for Bentley c. to HPS{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr}/FS.{F. Steele} ) S. c. to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Swdl.{Len H. Swindell} ) EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/NRC.{N. R. Chandler}14/JH. 14th. February, 1939. Messrs. Borg & Beck Co.Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, You have doubtless seen the reference to the 'Continental' Bentley in 'The Autocar' of Feb. 10th. This car is running on an A3-10 clutch but fitted with white thrust springs, as the engine torque is 20 - 25% more than standard, and for this type of car the complete absence of slip is essential. Will you please prepare for us two clutches as follows. One A3-10 B. & B. with white springs. One 10" Long to spec. BB.460, but fitted with springs 15 - 20% stronger than the orange spring. Two 10" driven plates fitted with RAD.11 facings we are sending you, also we suggest anti-rattle springs stronger than the standard red springs, and we would be glad to have your recommendations on this point. Yours faithfully, FOR ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. | ||