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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).
Graph comparing Autovac and Grav-Vac petrol feed systems at various engine speeds and throttle settings for a 20 H.P engine.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 40\3\  Scan065
Date  29th March 1927
  
AUTOVAC AND GRAV-VAC PETROL FEED.
TESTS CARRIED OUT ON A 20H.P ENGINE WITH STANDARD CARBURETTER AND INDUCTION PIPE.
FUEL RAISED 32" THRO A PLAIN PIPE .250 DIAM 6FT LONG.
TESTS AT FULL AND HALF THROTTLE.
GRAV-VAC: -----
AUTOVAC: _____
INDUCTION PIPE DEPRESSION Ins Hg
PETROL DELIVERY PTS/HR
ENGINE R.P.M.
FULL THROTTLE.
1/2 THROTTLE
1/4 THROTTLE
5.3"
4.75"
3.9"
2.25"
1.6"
1.55"
1.25"
1.05"
.30"
  
  


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