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Performance graph showing BHP and BMEP against RPM for a specific engine configuration with two different timing settings.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 155\1\  scan0067
Date  28th January 1933
  
UNIT C.9
J1 HEAD
BENSPORTCodename for 3 1/2-litre Bentley J1.
C.9
RM {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 83
JAN. 28/33
COMP. RATIO 6.3:1.
CAMSHAFT E.59139 (13 1/2°)
CYL HEAD: STANDARD E 56604.
2 1.375 SU CARBS ON SPECIAL PIPE
BETWEEN 1 & 2 5 & 6 CYLS.
BALANCED WITH SPECIAL 1.00" RESTN.
① EARLY TIMING
② LATE TIMING
B H P
B.M.E.P.
R.P.M.
C.T.S
Timing Diagram 1 (Early Timing):
T.D.C.
10.5°
54.3°
45.5°
B.D.C.
Timing Diagram 2 (Late Timing):
T.D.C.
3.5°
65°
54.3°
50.7°
B.D.C.
TAPPETS AT .020
THIS CYL HEAD HAD NOT BEEN TREPANNED ROUND THE INLET VALVE.
  
  
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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