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).
Instruction sheet for Falcon engine tests, detailing valve timing for best power.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 36\2\ scan 053 | |
| Date | 22th August 1917 | |
| R.R. 6 (500 7-17) (SD 747 22-8-17) MP 181926 X2984 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To Falcon Tests. 191 Order No._________ Customer's No._________ Valve timing for best power at 2200 R.P.M. A side: with no feeler beneath tappet (# .012" clearance when cold) inlet opens 1 1/8" after mark " closes 1/4" before mark B side inlet opens 1 1/16" after mark " closes 1/2" before mark Both sides gave within 1 H.P. of each other when tested separately. Signed_________________ This Sheet must be filed on completion of the work. | ||