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List of questions regarding high power engine performance, cylinder wear, and blow-by.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 134\1\  scan0174
Date  2nd December 1939
  
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Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 1/MH. {M. Huckerby} 2.12.39.

(d) Are the high power engines really worse than the old type ? If so why ? Does it mean high power cyl. going out of round. We could check by running with pinned rings.

(e) Can you hear blow-by on 30.G.VII? If not, can this be cause of good idling ?

Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer}
  
  
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