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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).
Tabulated list comparing valve openings, lift, and area for various engines.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 92\2\  scan0134
Date  1st August 1931 guessed
  
TABULATED LIST OF VALVE OPENINGS.

engine
Dia. of inlet valve.
Lift of inlet valve
Ratio Lift Valve Dia.
Valve area per litre disp.

F.{Mr Friese} engine
1.625
.550
.337
2.20

R.{Sir Henry Royce} engine
1.950
.570
.292
1.84

25 HP. C50 increased lift
1.35
.394
.292
2.22

25 HP. Standard.
1.35
.344
.255
2.22

40/50 New Camshaft Lec. 2918
1.9
.470
.246
2.106

40/50 Std. camshaft
1.9
.430
.226
2.106
  
  


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