The effect of fuel consumption on cylinder temperatures and performance of a cowled Wright J-5 engine
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- Title
- The effect of fuel consumption on cylinder temperatures and performance of a cowled Wright J-5 engine
- Publication year listed
- 1929
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- Public domain eBook
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The effect of fuel consumption on cylinder temperatures and performance of a cowled Wright J-5 engine
Author: Schey, Oscar
Year: 1929
Given here are the results of tests made to determine the effect of fuel consumption on the cylinder temperatures and the performance of a cowled Wright J-5 engine. The results of these tests indicate that enriching the mixture by increasing the carburetor size results in a reduction in cylinder head and barrel temperatures. The cylinders shielded by the magnetos or the points on the cylinder that do not receive a free flow of cooling air increase most rapidly in temperature as the mixture is leaned. A free flow of air past the cylinders is essential for satisfactory operation on a lean mixture. The results of these tests show that the Wright J-5 engine can withstand severe temperatures for short periods of operation. The test results also show to what extent destructive temperatures may be avoided by enriching the mixture.