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).
Resolution of clutch and synchromesh gear issues by using lead bronze linings.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 129\4\ scan0218 | |
| Date | 6th May 1938 | |
| Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 1110. Hd{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy}/FHA 27/JMB 5.5.38. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}8/R.6.5.38. It would appear from the attached information that lead bronze linings have disposed of the irritating complaints and costly service caused by the old type clutch with synchromesh gears. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||