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A Reciprocating Viscometer for Predicting the Low Temperature Cranking Characteristics of Engine Oils
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Mid-Year Meeting
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English
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The need for a viscometer to accurately predict the cranking characteristics of oils in engines at low temperatures led to the development of a reciprocating viscometer. This paper describes the development of this viscometer including studies made using model aircraft engines to test the feasibility of the approach. Data are presented on various test oils to show correlation between engine viscosities determined in full scale engines and corresponding data obtained in the model aircraft engines and reciprocating viscometers. Results show that this viscometer has the ability to predict low temperature cranking properties of engine oils in full scale engines.
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Stewart, R., Lion, W., and Meyer, W., "A Reciprocating Viscometer for Predicting the Low Temperature Cranking Characteristics of Engine Oils," SAE Technical Paper 650443, 1965, https://doi.org/10.4271/650443.Also In
References
- “Development of Research Technique for Determining the Low Temperature Cranking Characteristics of Engine Oils,” March 1963 Revised: January 1964
- Lowther, H. V. Meyer, W. A. P. Selby, T. W. Vick, G. K. “Development of Research Technique for Determining the Low-Temperature Cranking Characteristics of Engine Oils,” Paper 805A presented at SAE Automotive Engineering Congress, Detroit January 1964
- “Prediction of Low Temperature Cranking Characteristics of Engine Oils by Use of Laboratory Viscometers,” September 1964 Revised: March 1965