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The 'SEAGULL' cylinder head and valve rocker gear.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 72\1\ scan0162 | |
| Date | 1st October 1923 | |
| To BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} from E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} c. to CJ. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} X9050 E1/M10.1.23. "SEAGULL" CYLINDER HEAD & VALVE ROCKER GEAR. X.9050. X.9060. X.9090. We send you herewith drawings Nos. LeC.1663 and 1667 shewing the above. These drawings give complete information with regard to the cylinder head, and the remainder of the valve gear with the exception of an enlarged drawing of the rocker which we propose to send you, and the shape of the cams, and the strength of the springs. You will notice that this rocker gear has an eccentric adjustment at the centre of the rocker which is intended for use in maintaining the correct clearance at the end of the rocker after the engine has been put into service. The adjustment on the tappet which you already have on LeC.1658 is intended as a Works adjustment for setting in the first instance to cover the various tolerances on the dimensions which affect the valve gear. The rockers are not bushed but are intended to be hardened in the bore as well as on the ends. The eccentric bushes on which the rockers run are also intended to be of steel case-hardened. A double jawed rack spanner is shewn for the rocker adjustment. Referring to the compression ratio for the engine, the design of head we send is primarily intended for a 4½ to 1 ratio, but it is expected that we shall also require a lower ratio, say 4¼ to 1, or even 4 to 1, for use when a particular smooth engine is required. Pistons of 4, 4¼, 4½, and 4.75 to 1 should be instructed for test. The dimensions of the combustion head given have been obtained from approximate calculations only. contd | ||