THURSDAY, JULY 16, 1931.
GAUGES & LIGHTS.
Show Principle of Hydraulic Brakes,
Gauges attached to the brake
MOTOR CYCLING.
Prizes for Reliability Trial.
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Since their appointment we agents
THE CHINA MAIL.
MASCOTS ON CARS.
Banned by Minister of Transport.
Turning fly the leaves of a Home drum cylinders on all four wheels of ' for B.S.A. and Norton motor cycles, journaf-wo (a Penang paper) find |
Dodge Brothers Eight-In-Line the Sincere Co., Ltd., have sold that even mascots can be dangerous; chassis and electric lights 'mounted nearly 300 of these well-known ma-jao much Ho that the Minister of oh each gauge are now being, used chines, mostly in the Colony, so that Transport- has ruled against. them. to danianstrate publicly the in- it can be reasonably anticipated, Time was when a men wore flexible layy of physics by which the that a number of B.S.A. and Norton mascots. They were called amulets action of hydraulic brakes is auto-riders will take part in the local then, and were sported without matically equalised.
motor cycle reliability trial are shume. To-day the miscof is worn ranged for August 3...
mainly in deference to fashion, and
Tals ingenious arrangement was perfected by George T. Bishop, Dodge dealer In Shreveport, Louisiana. The instant that the slightest pressure is applied to the brakë pedal (all four of the electric lamps are lighted simultaneously showing that brake action starts at the same instant throughout the system. As pressure on thé brake | pedal is gradually increased the four gauges show that brake force Is exerted uniformly at each wheel, According to Dudge Brothers ser- vice officials who have inspected the device, 500 pounds pressure is easily obtained and held on each of the four wheels.
The famous scientific law which this system of gauges visualises. for the layman is: That preasure
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By way of encouragement for it is a safe assumption that the riders of cycles sold by them, motorist who mounts a little silver Sheere's are putting up special ar, branze. figure on the radiator of trophies in connection with the re- his car is concerned Teas with luck hability trial. Two prizes are than with looks. Everybody - is. being given for Individual competi-familiar with the tiny engle, the tors, one each for the best perfor- miniature Victory of Samothrace, mances on B.S.A. or Norton motor and their companions. Soon, per- cycles. Further, in the event of haps. the most beautiful of them a B.S.A. er Norton team winning will be unknown in Britain' except the reliability trial Sincére's wills curiosities; for as we have ob give a special prize to each member served, the Minister of Transport's of the team.
arm to stretched forth against them, : Full particulars of this ai- He has recommended that no mascot tractive offer are obtainable on apor radiator cap shall have any pro- plication at the Company's offices.jecting part liable to injure any person. The possessor, therefore,
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SIS FOR GOVERNOR-GENERAL. of such a mascot as a bird with pointed beak, or a statuette with During their recent tour of outstretched arms facing forward, exerted upon any portion of a fluid | Southland, New Zealand, a Morris is advised either to reverse it or to (liquid) enclosed in a vessel is in saloon model was put at the substitute something different. transmitted equally in all directions, disposal of His Excellency The
Already one firm of motor manu It is this unchangeable law, accord-overnor-General. Lord Bledisloe, facturera has bowed to the Minis- ing to factory officials, which as- and Lady Bledisloe. Lord Bledisloe
ter's "suggestion." Usually sures the certainty, smoothness and expressed his great appreciation of metal, snipe lends a dainty touch to expiality, of the hydraulic brake this car, affirming that it is in every its cars, but now the snipe's hard action on all Dodge Brothers motor
way suitable for New Zealand con- and penetrating beak is replaced by ditions and a credit to British rubber bill, and thereby it is
manufacturing.
cars, trucks, buser And motor
coaches.
ECONOMY EXTRAORDINARY.
A Morris Isia touring model has been added to the fleet of cars for the use of Their Excellencies New Zealand.
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rendered innocuous.. Other manu facturers will follow the example. They recognise that the Minister's powers under the Road Traffic Act That the introduction of the
are dictatorial, and that his recom.: Morris Minor S.V, range opens up
mendation, if disregarded, may be wide new
vistas of cheap and
transmogrified into an order at any pleasurable travel is amply demon-after which Venice was reached vin moment. The slim, horizontal mas- strated by a journey from Eagland Milan and Verona."
cots, therefore, which helped to The party re- to Venice and back in a Minor S.V: turned through Mantua, Cremona, lengthen the lines of cars will dis- salvon model described by "Milea- und Turin, over the Ligurian Alps appear, and upright, unsympathetic and along the Riviera past Monte substitutes will reign in their
stead. Motorista with а Carlo, Nice and Cannes, and home hy way of Avignon, Lyons and eye for line will be disappointed. Boulogne
"DON'TS" FOR DRIVERS.
for" in the current Morris Owner.
The out-and-homie trip was com- pleted in 14 days, including three days lost owing to certain roads on the chosen route being impassable as the result of heavy falls of snow, and two days spent by the occupants in exploring Venice. The outward roule War via Havre, Paris, Auxerre, Challor, Geneva and along the shore of the lake to Sierre; here, all higher roads being completely blocked, train was taken through 'sion of such the Simplon Tunnel for 35 miles, owner."
The cost of petrol and oil for the] entire, trip of 2,500 miles, during which the car never once faltered, was £4 158. When the low initial coat of a Minor S.V. model is con. sidered, "we cannot fail to realleo" says The Morris Owner, "the enormous possibilities the posses-
car opens up to its
BUYERS GUIDE
MOTOR CARS. :
ARMSTRONG SIDDELEY. Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's
Road. Tel. 21750.
BUICK-The Dragon Motor Car Co., Ltd., 33, Wong Nei Chung
Road, Happy Valley. Tel. 30228. CADILLAC.-Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road. Tel. 24759. CHEVROLET. — Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's' Road. „Tel
21759.
FIAT MOTOR CAR—A ̧ Goeke & Co., China Bldg., 7th floor.
Tel. 22221.
· MARQUETTE,—The Dragon Motor Car Co., Ltd., 23, Wong Nel
Chang Road, Happy Valley. Tel. 30228. MORRIS-Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road.. Tel. 24759. OLDSMOBILE.-The Dragon Motor Car Co., Ltd., 39, Wong Nel
Chung Road, Happy Valley, Tel. 50228. ROLLS-ROYCE—Hongkong' Hotel Garage, Queen's Road.
24769. STUDEBAKER -Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road. Tel.
24769.
Tel.
WILLYS-KNIGHT & WHIPPET MOTOR CARS.-Gilman & Co.,
Ltd., 48, Des Voeux Rd. C. Tel. 28011.
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OUTBOARD MOTORS.-Rudolf Wolf & Kew, 64 Queen's Road
C. Tel. 22173.
MOTOR TRUCKS AND TRACTORS.
CHEVROLET.—Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road. „Tel.
24769.
G.M.C. The Dragon Motor Car Co., Ltd., 33, Wong Nei Chung.
Chung Road, Happy Valley. Tel. 30229,
DODGE-South China Motor Car Co., 33, Des Voeux Road. C.
Tel: 25444.
MORRIS. Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's „Road. Tel. 24759. STUDEBAKER--Hongkong Hotel Garage. Queen'e Road.. Tel.
24759.
WILLYS-KNIGHT & WHIPPET TRUCKS-Gilman & Co., Ltd.,
40, Des Voeur Road C. Tel. 28011.
MOTOR CYCLES.
B.S.A.The Sincare Co., Ltd. Des Voeux Road. Tel. 27767. NORTON The Sincere Co., Ldy Des Voeux Road C. Tel
27767.
MOTOR OILS.
GARGOYLE MOBILOIL-Vacuum Oil Company, King's Bldg. SHELL-Asiatic Petroleum Co., (S.C.), Lid, Asiatic Bldg,
TYRES AND ACCESSORIES. ACCESSOR'ES.—Hongkong Hotel, Garage, Bueen's Road. Tel.
24750,0 ACCESSORIE—The Duro Motor Co., Nathan Road, Kewloon:
Tol. 56258.
FISK TYRES -Gilmen & Co, Ltd. 4a, Des Voux Rd. 0. Tel,
28011
INDIA „TYRES.-W. R. Löxley Co., York Bldgs, Tel.¡22285, 5, MICHELIN TYRES.-A. Goeke & Co., China, Bldg, 7th floor.
Tel: 22221.59A001
PRESTOLITE BATTERIES -Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen' Félve RoadingTol. 24759.7 WILLARD BATTERIES:
OHET. 2801TE
Co.,Ltd. 4, Des Voeux: B
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To the inexperienced motor- ist practically the whole dic- tionary seems to be full of "don'ts," but there is little doubt that the longer one motors the more one 'realises the importance of this little word. The following collec- tion of don'ts," varying from the safety first aspect to the welfare of the car and better driving methods, are worthy of the attention of all motor- -ists.
Don't try to get too great a milenge out of a gallen of oil. It won't pay you. One often hears and reads of drivers who get anything up to 5,000 miles out of a gallon of oil, and this without changing the lubricant in the sump. No- thing is said, however, about the wear which takes place in the engine under these condi- tions. If the motor is to have a reasonable chance of trouble-free life the oil should be changed every 1,000 miles, and, for city driving, every 500.
Don't be tempted to, bay cheap, unbranded oll; it will probably turn out rather ex. penalve in the end.
'Don't neglect points that need labrication merely be cause they are almost in- accessible.
Don't be afraid of gear changing. If you have not the knack of getting the lever across silently take a couple of lessons and get it. It will save you money, and will add materially to your driving, pleasure.
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Don't forget that you owe measure of consideration and all reasonable courtesy.to all other read usere, Don't drive in such a way as to splash pedestrians or other road users with mud if it la at all practicable to avoid do ing 50. By keeping your wheels out of the worst pot holes and going slowly in muddy places you can avoid a lot of Inconvenience to other people.
Don't reverse without pre- viously giving yourself the
"all clear."
After a ride in the new Buick Eight-
you'll understand why so many thousands of owners
have bought Buicks with utmost confidence for twenty-five years
in
In addition to Buick's stylish appearance and the luxurious comfort the new Buicks develop better than 80 miles an hour - faster acceleration and that economy in fuel, oil, and maintenance which has always been characteristic of Buick.
Why not let us take you for a free demonstration ride to-day ?
BALLOON TYRES.
Cause Less Damage to Roads.
An increase in the loading per- mitted vehicles using low-pres- cent experiments conducted at sure tyres may result from re-i the Aberdeen, Md., Proving Grounds on a specially prepared concrete road and at Washington, D.C., according to Burton. J. Lemon, field engineer of the United States Rubber Company and a member of the Rubber Manufacturers' Association com- mittee, co-operating with the De- partment of Agriculture's Bureau of Public Roads. These tests sliow that only 15 per cent. great- er pavement thickness is requir- ed to support a 7-ton balloon- tyred truck than for a 7-passer- ger car, whereas a thickness of slab 81 per cent. greater would be necessary for cushion tyres and about 42 per cent. greater for solid tyres,
To test impact, steel obstruc- tions, 200 feet apart, were locat ed on the road at the end of an 8-mile straightaway, secured in place by screws and nuts counter- sunk in the pavement. The im- pact reaction after passing over a 11-inch by 30-inch inclined plane and a 14-inch by 12-inch rectangular obstruction was de- cidedly. less where single balloon tyres were used,, with dual hal- loons. second and high-presatire. tyres the greatest.
ASSISTING AN AIR FORCE.
The
Morris Distributors in Athens-Prometheus Financial and Technical Corporation-write of the impressive performance of a Morris- Commercial alx-wheel truck in help Ing a Greek Air Force lorry to nego
Don't forget that your partitate snow-bound roads round tile
-sonal comfort is an important factor to your safety as road- *using unit,
Don't drive on one brake only. Use each alternately and gently:
Don't abuse the use of the horn, or imagine that Ihs warning gives any automatic right of way at cross roads, All the best drivers use a minimum of such sounds, emergencies excepted, course. I
Don't overtake on corners, even if some one waven you on, or until you know, from your own observation that the road is clear.
Don't play with the adjust- -mente on your car unless YOU.
know how to do TREA
capital.
"In spite of the severe weather and snow, which in certain places was one metre deep, the clx-wheeler succeeded in running from Athens to the Aerodrome of Tatol, soma 29. kilometres, with the greatest ease, creating en route the admiration and enthusiasm of passers-by" and motorists. This exhibition proved. to be oxcellent publicity for the six- wheeler, and produced the most favourable Impression on the public and especially on the Air Force par sonnel standing by to watch their aerodrome lorry being extricated from the snow The onlookers belonging to the Force made tho "most praisey
sporte, urging ́consider the Competent Sai
{cles of the. greatest utility to the Air Force.
114" Wheelbase Brick Models 118" Wheelbase Buick Models. 124" Wheelbase Buick Models 132" Wheelbase Buick Models
H.K.$6,955 to H.K. $7,525 .H.K.$8,276 to H.K. $8,775
H.K.$9,820 to II.K. $9,980- H.K.$9,820 to H.K.$12,295
Buick
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BUICK 8
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THE DRAGON MOTOR CAR CO., LTD.
Telephone 30228.
33. WONG NEI CHUNG ROAD, HAPPY VALLEY,
NOW HERE
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STANDARD' TRUCKS,
There are four standard models, 2 four- cylinder and 2 six-cylinder, with wheel- bases from 109 inches to 136 inches. Payload capacities range from 1,200 to 3,850 lbs.
HEAVY DUTY STRAIGHT FRAME. There are seven Heavy Duty Straight Frame models, all six-cylinder and with wheelbases from 140 Inches to 195 inches. Payload capacities range from 2,950 to 11,775 lbs.
HEAVY DUTY, DOUBLE DROP FRAME There are four Heavy Duty Double Drop Frame models, all six-cylinder and with wheelbases from 150 inches to 195 inches. Payload capacities range from 3,500 to 11,175 lbs.
SOUTH CHINA MOTOR CAR CO.
33. Des Voeux Road Central.
25644.