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Graph showing BMEP variation with increased tappet clearance against RPM.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 5a\5\  05-page143
Date  18th October 1938
  
BMEP VARIATION (18.10.38)
WITH INCREASED TAPPET CLEARANCE
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BMEP Loss/Gain
RPM
INLET VALVES .010
EXH. VALVES .020
INLET VALVES .010
EXH. VALVES .060
INLET VALVES .060
EXH. VALVES .100
ENGINE NO. R.M.3
105° LONG DURATION CAMSHAFTS
P.V. 12 EXHAUST SYSTEM
TAPPET CLEARANCE TIMING CHECKED (0.006 INCH)
VALVE TIMING (.020" CLEARANCE)
I.O. 12.5° ATDC E.O. 44.8° BBDC
I.C. 52.5° ABDC E.C. 6.2° BTDC
  
  
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).


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