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Check test on tappet clearance variation on a Peregrine engine.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 8\4\  04-page114
Date  4th April 1933
  
X615.
E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} from Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer}
Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 10/KT.4.4.33.

With reference to your query re. the variation in tappet clearance on Peregrine(Experimental Bentley car never produced / Aero Engine). We give below a check test on these figures showing that the maximum variation is not more than .003"

Cold. Inlets .004 Exhaust .006
After Warming 80°C. " .007 " .0085
After Full Power. " .007 " .007

Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer}
  
  
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