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Performance curves for a Bensport J.I. Unit C.9 engine, testing various exhaust system modifications.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 155\1\  scan0066
Date  28th January 1933
  
BENSPORTCodename for 3 1/2-litre Bentley J.I.
UNIT C.9
RM. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} B2
COMP.RATIO 6:3:1.
CYL. HEAD STANDARD E.56604.
CAMSHAFT E.59139 (113 1/2°)
2 - 1.375" S.U. CARBS: ON SPECIAL PIPE
BETWEEN CYLS: 1&2. 5&6.
BALANCED WITH SPECIAL 1.000" RESTN.
① COMPLETE EXHAUST SILENCER SYSTEM.
② SWAN-NECK REMOVED.
③ REAR CHAMBER REMOVED.
④ OPEN EXHAUST.
⑤ C.O. FITTED HERE.
THIS CYL. HEAD HAD NOT BEEN TREPANNED
ROUND THE INLET VALVE.
SWAN NECK
REAR CHAMBER.
FRONT CHAMBER.
B.H.P.
B.M.E.P.
R.P.M.
C.T.S.
  
  
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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