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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).
Tabulated list of valve opening specifications for various engine types.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 182\M19\  img215
Date  5th August 1931 guessed
  
TABULATED LIST OF VALVE OPENINGS.

Engine | Dia. of inlet valve | Lift of inlet valve | Ratio lift/valve dia. | Valve area per litre disp.
F.{Mr Friese} engine | 1.625 | .550 | .337 | 2.20
R.{Sir Henry Royce} engine | 1.950 | .570 | .292 | 1.84
25 HP. .050 increased lift | 1.35 | .394 | .292 | 2.22
25 HP. Standard. | 1.35 | .344 | .255 | 2.22
40/50 New Camshaft L.e.C. 2918 | 1.9 | .470 | .246 | 2.106
40/50 Std. camshaft | 1.9 | .430 | .226 | 2.106
  
  


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