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Graphical comparison of performance for high and low lift rockers with twin zenith carburettors.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 5a\5\  05-page170
Date  1st October 1931 guessed
  
R.M.44
COMPARISON OF HIGH & LOW LIFT ROCKERS WITH TWIN ZENITH CARBS.
INLET VALVE DIA 1 1/4" OPEN EXHAUST 1 1/2" CAMSHAFT F.55640
JAPAN(Experimental Engine) UNIT
B.H.P.
M.E.P.
R.P.M.
SECTION A:
LIFT .395
LIFT .344
COMP. RATIO 5.35/1
Timing Diagram values: 4.5, 2, IN 55, EX 40, .013 CLCE
TIMING TOO EARLY FOR MAX POWER VALVES SHROUDED BY CYL. HEAD
SECTION B:
LIFT .395
LIFT .344
COMP. RATIO 5.15/1
Timing Diagram values: 4.5, 2, IN 55, EX 40, .013 CLCE
TIMING TOO EARLY FOR MAX POWER MIN. CLCE OF .225 CUT ROUND INLET VALVE.
SECTION C:
LIFT .395
LIFT .344
COMP. RATIO 5.15/1
Timing Diagram values: +2, 10.5, IN 46, EX 46, .013 CLCE
TIMING CORRECT FOR MAX POWER. MIN CLCE OF .225 ROUND INLET VALVE.
  
  
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