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 regarding an order for two 10.A3 clutches, discussing the supply of test plates and requesting completion of a questionnaire.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 129\2\ scan0040 | |
| Date | 9th May 1935 | |
| Copy for X2200 RECEIVED 10 MAY 1935 ANSR.................. TS/AMS/EA 9th May, 1935. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Nightingale Road, DERBY. Attention: Mr. H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} Royce [Strikethrough] Copy for Mr. Grylls. Dear Sirs, re Order 82959 - 10.A3- Clutches We beg to acknowledge receipt of your valued Order as above, dated the 8th inst., covering the supply of two 10.A3 clutches in accordance with our Installation Drawing Sk.30604/2. From your order we understand that you desire driven plate having spring type flexible centre, but would advise that it is extremely difficult to determine correct rating of damper springs without carrying out road tests and accordingly we are arranging to supply with each clutch two driven plates marked 'A' and 'B' having damper springs of slightly varied capacity, and would ask you to advise us after tests have been carried out as to the most satisfactory type of plate so that we may standardize on same for production, should we be favoured with your further valued orders. Clutch thrust spring ratings are being based on torque output of 178 lbs. ft., in accordance with advice given to our representative. However, so that our records may be entirely complete regarding this application we would ask you to complete copies of enclosed Questionnaire Form, the information inserted, we assure you, will be treated in strict confidence. As agreed, we will supply clutch complete but less release bearing assembly. It is understood from your | ||