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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).
List of tests and observations regarding engine pinking as affected by fuel distribution.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 96\1\  scan0324
Date  29th June 1938 guessed
  
PINKING.

As affected by distribution.
① Compare standard with small manifold
② Compare 2 S.U's with Stromberg on weakest maintained mixtures
③ Compare knock rating of various fuels on the road.
④ Get a knock value on the test - bed with various mixture strengths
⑤ Summary of the progress that has been made improving fuel consumption by wide spark gaps etc since Taub's recommendations have been followed.
① Watch the spark advance in these tests
  
  


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