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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).
Record of engine compression experiments conducted at various speeds on a chassis.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 19\7\  Scan042
Date  3rd November 1910
  
R.R. 148 (20m) (P 548.10.10.10) G 1130.
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Compression Experiments at various engine speeds. 4400
Engine speed
500
750
1000
1250
1500
1750
2000
2250
Compression lbs.
55
55
Too much vibration on engine to read gauge
55
54
51
49
Taken on P1400 type Chassis with RR pressure gauge. 0 to 140 + RR non-return valve. Engine about 70°C. Recd O 5/V R 3/11/10
  
  


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