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Power and consumption curves from a 500cc Rudge engine test.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 133\2\  scan0154
Date  20th June 1935 guessed
  
500cc RUDGE TESTS.
SHEET 2
POWER & CONSUMPTION CURVES
COMPRESSION RATIO = 7.3
FUEL = 50/50 (BENZOL/DTD 224)
VALVE TIMING (.020" CLEARANCE):
I.O. 28°E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} , I.C. 48°L.
E.O. 50°E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} , E.C. 25°L.
NORMAL EXHAUST PIPES (1300cc EACH)
BRAKE HORSE POWER
R.P.M.
B.M.E.P. (LBS/SQ. IN.)
SP. {Mr Spinney} FUEL CONS. (PTS/BHP/HR)
NORMAL CARBURRETTOR MOUNTING
- DITTO - BUT WITH SHORTER
EXHAUST PIPES (440cc EACH)
INDEPENDENTLY MOUNTED CARBURRETTOR
(INDUCTION PIPE 2 1/4" LONGER)
  
  
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