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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 data for flywheel vibrations on a 25 HP engine, showing crank deflection under load.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 137\4\  scan0111
Date  6th November 1930
  
To R.{Sir Henry Royce} From Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/An.
c. to Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} Mor.
c. to E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}
c. to Ey.

J634

Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rn.{Mr Robinson}2/AJ.6.11.30.

x634
x5300

FLYWHEEL VIBRATIONS. 25 HP.

With reference to Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rn.{Mr Robinson}3/AJ.31.10.30.

Herewith figures taken with the crank at right angles to and parallel to the direction of load application. -

NO.6 CRANK AT 90° PAST B.D.C.

LOAD ON LEVER - LB. DEFLECTION INS.

Clock A.{Mr Adams} Clock B. Clock C. Clock D.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary}
Zero. Zero. Zero. Zero. Zero.
20 .003 .004 .0035 .002
40 .005 .0085 .008 .005
60 .0075 .0125 .011 .007
80 .010 .016 .015 .009
100 .012 .020 .0195 .0115
SET 0 0 0 0
  
  


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