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Performance graph comparing different Bentley cylinder heads, showing Brake Horsepower and B.M.E.P. against R.P.M.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 86\1\  scan0056
Date  10th March 1934
  
B.V.22
COMPARISON OF CYLINDER HEADS (BENTLEY)
UNIT:- B.4.A
① ALUMINIUM CYLINDER HEAD (COMPRESSION RATIO 7.38 : 1)
② CAST IRON " (COMPRESSION RATIO 7.38 : 1)
③ " " " INLET TAPPETS .011 EXHAUST .009
NO AIR SILENCER
INLET 1.450
OPEN EXHAUST
EX 1.200
④ Standard Head E.B.615
INLET 1.40
COMP. RATIO 6.45
EX 1.30
B.H.P.
B.M.E.P (LB/SQ")
R.P.M.
VALVE TIMING (.020 CLEARANCE)
T.D.C.
3°
7°
EXH
INL
51°
45°
RHL 10.3.34
  
  
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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