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Graph showing the effect of increased valve lift on a standard camshaft and cylinder head.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 102\5\  scan0137
Date  24th June 1932 guessed
  
RM. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} P.25
EFFECT OF INCREASED VALVE LIFT ON
STANDARD CAMSHAFT AND CYL HEAD
TWIN CHOKE CARB. 1 1/4" CHOKES
OPEN EXH: 4.78 C/R. STD ALUM HEAD 1.9 VALVE THROAT
VALVE LIFT .430
VALVE LIFT .480
Valve Timing Diagram:
.013 CLCE
IN 54
EX 51
58
Left Y-Axis: B.H.P.
Values: 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160
Right Y-Axis (Outer): B.M.E.P. LBS / □"
Values: 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110
Right Y-Axis (Inner): INDUCTION DEPN INS Hg
Values: 1, 2, 3, 4
X-Axis: R.P.M.
Values: 500, 1000, 1500, 2000, 2500, 3000, 3500
  
  
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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