Experiments show that gravity accelerometer could be valuable instrument in place of dynomometer where engine cannot be removed; some examples are given of use of accelerometer; figures are given for two late model cars, showing performance obtainable without knocking at 30 mph on three different grades of gasoline.


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    Title :

    Road testing with gravity accelerometer


    Additional title:

    Automotive Industries


    Contributors:
    Kelly, D. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1939


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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