Graph showing the effect of increased valve lift on the Japan engine's performance, comparing standard and increased lift.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 92\2\ scan0137 | |
| Date | 18th September 1931 guessed | |
| CURVE III EFFECT OF INCREASED VALVE LIFT ON JAPAN(Experimental Engine) ENGINE. 5.35 C/R TWIN ZENITH 26 M {Mr Moon / Mr Moore} /M CHOKE. P II SHORT TYPE SILENCER 2" DOWNTAKE. 112° CAMSHAFT. ALL TESTS C.O. CLOSED. B.H.P. B.M.E.P. R.P.M. TIMING .020" TAPPET CL'CE Ex IN 5 7 43 43 ------ INCREASED VALVE LIFT .395 ______ STD. VALVE LIFT .344 INCREASE IN PEAK POWER DUE TO HIGHER LIFT 6 1/4 % | ||
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