THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1922.
Thornycroft
MOTOR VEHICLES
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Certificate of Performance No. 473.
(UNDER THE OPEN COMPETITEN RULES OF THE RAC)
THORNYCROFT “RT.” LORRY.
August 22nd-September 1st, 1921.
Awarded
The DEWAR 200 Guineas TROPHY
for the most meritorious performance the year, in R.A.C, Trials.
This is to Certify that a Thornycroft "B.T." Type Lorry was ented for trial by Messrs. John I. Thornycroft & Co., Limited, of 10, Grosvenor Place, London, S.W. 1, and Basingstoke.
Description of Lorry.—
Maker's description
Chassis No.
Engine No.
Size of Engine (4-cylinder)
Tres (solid rubber)
(Front wheels
Rear wheels ...
Gasts (three-speed and reverse)
Body
(Front axle
Weights
Back axle
Total weight of car unladen (with body)
Load, including three persons
Total running weight.
Type " B.T.” 50b.p.
8731
AB, 4-388
4 las. 1 536 ins.
Single, 900 mm. x 85 mm. . Twin, 900 mm. x 90 mm.
(top, 7.25: 1
2nd, 12.6: 1
[1st, 25.65; 1
Hinged-aided lorry with semi-enclosed cab
1 ton, 5 cwt., 1 qr.. 14 lbs.
1 ton, 15 cwt., 14 lbs.
3 tons, 2 grs.
2 tons, 6 cwts, 14 lbs.
5 tons, 6 cwts., 2 qre., 14 lbs.
The engine control was standard, consisting of throttle and variațignition. The engine was governed.
Object of Trial.-The object of the trial was to demonstrate petrol, oil and water consumption, and general reliability.
Description of Trial-The trial was held over the following rout London, Chard, Penzance, Land's End, Exeter, Wellington, Tewkesbury. Wigan, Lockerbie. Edinburgh, Newcastleld London. The trial occupied ten days. The weather generally, was fine. rain falling on three days. The roads ileneral were fair. The lorry did not const when descending hills."The fuel used was motor spirit.
Results of Trial-Distente.-The total distance covered was 1,26gles.
per bour.
Speed.The trial was run at an average speed (running time only) 15.9 miles Consumption-Fuel: 13.0 miles per gallon (equivalent to 69.3 toiles per gallon). Oil: 504 miles per gallon. Water: no water was added during the trial. The total amount to feplaced at the conclusion of the trial being 1.0 gallon.
General.-No work, other than replenishment and greasing was dongroughout the trial, with the exception that the carburettor and petrol piping were dismantled thrice, in order to disco he reason for petrol shortage, which trouble ultimately caused three stopson the second day. The cause was found dirt in the petrol cock.
(Signed) J.-W. ORDE, Secretary.
Pall Mall, London, S.W. 1.
(8 d) ARTHUR STANLEY, Chairman.
(S) G. H. BAILLIE, Chairman of
19th September, 1021.
Head Office for China:-10 Kiukiangad, Shanghai. Models, 11, 2, 3 and 5-tons Stocked in Shanghai
Technical Committee.
motor expert frequently visits the Colony.
R. R. ROXBURGH,
Manager for China,
(at present Hongkong Hotel);