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Controlling engine temperature, 1
Page 54 from 29th January 1983When an engine is working hard, the maximum temperature reached by the burning gases in the cylinder may be as high as 1,500 to 2,000°C. Although......
MIDDLEWICH SIX FROM SANDBACH
Page 28 from 26th October 1985ERF's new 6x2 CP-Series is lighter, cheaper and has better traction at low kingpin loads. Its ride is not too good, but its fuel economy is first......
Volvo's blow by blow
Page 13 from 10th January 1987• By using a new technique called sequential turbocharging, Volvo Trucks claims the power output of today's truck diesel engines could be increased......
POWER ON DEMAND
Page 32 from 20th July 1989In our last look at turbocharging technology (CM 18/24 May) we reviewed some of the latest developments in turbocharger design. In this conclusion......
Relaxed power, choppy ride
Page 49 from 13th March 1982We test the same vehicle previously taken over the Scottish route at 32 tons: at this higher weight fuel consumption actually improved HE LAST in......
Economy hints 'are not policy'
Page 31 from 14th April 1978N INCREASE to 30 tonnes n five axles would not cause ny increase in road damage yet the fuel productivity of le heavier combination wild be 10 to......
Attractive tractive units
Page 27 from 19th November 1983Tim Blakemore describes some which caught his eye at Kelvin Hall NEITHER Kelvin Hall nor probably any other UK exhibition site has ever seen such......
West Coast trips test Cat
Page 20 from 21st December 1995• Since November of this year the 10.3-litre Cat 3176B electronically controlled straight-six has been optional in Foden's 3000 Series (CM 7-13......
Easy change excellent spread
Page 68 from 15th March 1968The Fuller Roadranger 10-speed twin-countershaft gearbox is to be made in Britain by Eaton Yale and Towne. Tested in an ERF artic by A. J. WILDING,......
TIPPERS ON PARADE
Page 41 from 17th May 1986Materials and attitudes are ow to change in the tipping dustry. Nevertheless each year e look forward to visiting those ainped halls at Harrogate......