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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).
Test results for a 25EX A.C. Petrol Pump comparing performance with the filter cavity filled in versus normal operation.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 27a\2\  Scan063
Date  2nd May 1932 guessed
  
X2677. X7460.
25EX A.C. Petrol Pump. Filter cavity filled in.
Engine ran dry. One gallon and on reserve. 1 min 33 secs
engine running on starter motor. 3 gallons in rear tank.

| Engine R.P.M. | Pts/HR. | Inches of Mercury. | Less 1.1" |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300 | 104 | 4.0 | |
| 400 | 74 | 4.0 | |
| 500 | 72 | 4.1 | |
| 1000 | 88 | 5.4 | |
| 1500 | 104 | 6.2 | |
| 2000 | | | |
| 2500 | | | |
| 3000 | 124 | 7.8 | |
| 100 % pt. | | | |

PETROL PUMP NORMAL

| Engine R.P.M. | Pts/HR. | Inches of Mercury. |
|---|---|---|
| 300 | 91 | 4.0 |
| 400 | 76.5 | 4.1 |
| 500 | 76.5 | 4.1 |
| 1000 | 95 | 4.4 |
| 1500 | 107 | 5.5 |
| 2000 | 113 | 6.1 |
| 2500 | 122 | 7.0 |
| 3000 | 125 | 7.3 |
  
  


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