Comparison of Zenith Carburetter Type 48VI-2 specifications for standard and supercharged applications.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 122\1\ scan0207 | |
| Date | 19th June 1935 | |
| X1034 To Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c. to Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /CTS. {C. Trot Salt - Carburation} Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /GR. {George Ratcliffe} 6/KW.19.6.35. Zenith Carburetter, Type 48VI-2. Specification as removed from 18-G-IV. Choke 36 m {Mr Moon / Mr Moore} /m. Main Jet 165 Comp. Jet 150 Slow run. 70 Capacity Tube No.1. Economy Nil. Ventilation 4 m {Mr Moon / Mr Moore} /m. Seating 2.5 m {Mr Moon / Mr Moore} /m. Specification as fitted to 3-B-IV (supercharged). Choke 36 m {Mr Moon / Mr Moore} /m. Main Jet 210 Comp. Jet 165 Slow run. 70 Capacity Tube No.1. Economy 180. Ventilation 4 m {Mr Moon / Mr Moore} /m. Seating 4 m {Mr Moon / Mr Moore} /m. Low speed passage diameter increased from .035" to .062" (section opposite emulsion block). This passage supplies both idling and progression holes. On 3-B-IV, supercharged, it was found necessary to fit 210 main jet and 4 m {Mr Moon / Mr Moore} /m. seating to overcome starvation and weakness above 90 m.p.h. Petrol consumptions 12.33 m.p.g./ 50 m.p.h./ 70 miles. 15.24 m.p.g./ 40 m.p.h./ 70 miles. Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /G.Ratcliffe. | ||
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