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Motor Notes From Great Britain
THE ORIGIN OF THE SIX-WHEELER
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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 1933.
SPARKS
FROM THE PLUGS
CARS OF TO-DAY
· 16/60 H.P. HUMBER
THE BLAST OF THE MOTOR HORN.
BRITAIN'S NOISE ABATE- MENT CAMPAIGN
SAW-TOOTHED SIRENS
AMBOCIA-
inoter
The Humber 16/00h.p. six-win- cushioned LONDON, Dec. 7, the gear-tever to the required posidow "saloon, with its In 197 the late Lord. Man tion, releases the push-button and, power" engine and gearbox ats- tagu, lending authority on accelerates. This roostitutes the pension, automatic engine starter, roci transport. made an over entire business of gear-changing. concealed screen wipers and diree-
The Noise Abatement land Journey from Jerusalem to The method of working is brief- tiem indicator arms, is neatly de- Baghdads in a six-wheeled lorry, y as follows:-The depressing of signed throughout and gives exception, 34, Queen's Gate, S.W., bas This vehicle had been specially de the button releases power which tional leg and elbow room for its asked the. Minister of Transport
whether it is possible to take ac signed for transport in countries | first withdraws the friction-clutch, class
tion, either by Order or by a clause without roads, and Lord Montagu and then dog-clutch at the rear was one of the first to recognise of the gearbox thereby isolating
in the London. Transport Bill, the immense possibilities of this the latter. A small brake comes
* against the present excessive into operation immediately after, type for service overseas,
din caused by electrical It was, in fact, mainly to subs bringing all the gear wheels to
horus.' tantiate his convictions that he in- rest. It is now perfectly simple oluded this Thornycroft six-wheelerio ungage whateve goar is requir in his fleet of cars. Its performed. The button is then released, soon confirmed his beliefs, allowing the faces of the dag for in spite of the extremely dif-elutch to rome into contact with ficult conditions of travelling for each other, but they do not engage many hundreds of miles with ite until their speeds are equal, which full load through deep sand, mud automatically follows when the and large areas of boulder strewn friction clutch is engaged a moment ground, the lorry accomplished later and the engine accelerated. the journey far more satisfactorily and even economically than the much more powerful 8-cylinder en which made up the feet.
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ABOUT BODYWORK An original method of testing out the wearing qualities of various kind of finish on body- SPEEDY DEVELOPMENTS
work has been adopted by Hoopers, Interest in this form of transport the well-known London coachbuil for undeveloped parts of the Em- ders. The managing director has pire was thus moused, and within and a body built for his Rolls few years Thornycroft six-wheeleie Hovce, the various sections of were being successfully employed which have been treated with a in Australia, India and South number of different kinds of paint Africa In the latter country and cellulose. In addition, many their record is an amazing one, fol- types of locks and fittings have lowing their experimental use by i been incorporated, while the in the Union of South African Rail- terior is finished in a number of ways on regular road services be different upholstery leathers. yond their railway terminals. This arrangement will, make it
The body, with its side moving quarter lights, sliding roof, and seattle ventilators, has easy meanя of ventilation. The wings in front are extended to the dumbirons and thus help to keek down mud while improving appearance. The back of the car is shapely and clean, but there was a slight grumble by the apron of the back tank occasionally on the ear tried. A gird is suppli. ed, and a nearside petrol filler.
Side Valves.
Mr. John Stevenson, the secre- tary, states that the request was made after the association had con sidered the letter of a Hampetend man, who believed the association
would earn the thanks of many thousands of persons if it could induce Parliament to stop the pre- side-sent form of saw-tooth electrically
The 6-cylinder engine has
drive motor horn. The letter de valves, and what is known
asclared that this form of noise could comprises cyclonic ingluation
abe, abolished in populous areas by downdrnaght carburettor with a & stroke of the pen of the Minister large air cleaner above and a three- | of Transport. branch intet and four-branch ex-
The volume of sound from this aust manifold joined together type of motor horn, the correspo contrally and square sectioned. The dant urged, is quite out of propor exhaust pipe is held centrally; the tion to what is considered neces holding, brass nuts and yokes artsary to give adequate warning of handy. This is probably as well approach, for each blast of the since it would be easiest to detach hom in a populous district during the manifolding for unobstructed the might could disturb, it is claim tapped regulation. Such parts an ed at least, 200 persons. The police the sparking plugs in the head, the in London, it is stated, will not bulb horn oil pressara filter, and the circular allow anything except
on taxicabs. oil clenner can be got at. The fam is combined with an impeller, and Mr. Stevenson points put that the gland enn he adjusted by the mass of correspondence he has received shows that public resent- chain with automatic tensioning. ment against the growth of noises. The startix is on the dash. The prevails in every class of the com- honeycomb radiator, in a shell, has munity. Protests have come not- adjustable thermostatically con- ably from medical meu, ministers trolled air shutters La front, and of religion, artists,authors, law- the water tap can be reached from yers, and property owners, and the association is inviting profes here.
sional organizations, property owners, and societies interested in
The transport facilities thus pro-possible to judge, in a most ex-get-at-able holt. Timing is by vidod rapidly encouraged their peditiuos manner which of the agricultural development and various kinds of fiuish employed similar services were added.
proves most lasting in ordinary use. On the subject of bodywork, it is Within five years the fleet had in- creased to over 400 of these vehicles interesting to note that there is a operating regularly over routes increasing trend for special bedies totalling approximately 12,000 miles to be built for manufacturers and very nearly equalling the total which compete with standard fac- milenge of the South African Gov-tory products both in price and emment Railways.
equipment. Indeed, at the recent Olympia Show, some quite excep tional values were to be found among the better known coachbuil ders exhibits.
The Gear Box. Engine, single plate dry clutch, and forir-speed centrally controlled MAKING DRIVING EASIER
gearbox are held as a unit at two The easy gear-changing device,
points in front with rubber to the cross-member, and by a casing lin that has been perfected by Dennis
ed with soft rubber, which is fat Bros. the unmercial vehicle manu- The Vauxhall Cadot, for in- tened to the back of the gearbox facturers of Guildford, is not only stanice, had several models with and the diagonal bracing of the: of value to drivers of inferior bodies built by independent coach-frame, and surrounds the universal ability, but is much appreciated by builders. Amongst these, the Gros-joint. auch very experienced men as the venor saloon de luxe proved so Londen bas driver, Several thou- popular that sufficient orders were -ends of gear-changes,, are part of taken to keep the coachworks at the daily work of these men, who their maximum output for 8 or 9 drive through some of the densest months, while for the second year of the world's traffic; and while in succession this coachwork was their skill is exceptional, nervous awarded a first prize for standard tension is, of course, entailed by bodies in the competition organised the constant exercise of judgement, by the Institute of British Car They naturally appreciate the ringe Builders and Automobile lief afforded by this new device and Manufacturers, The Grovenor roverse; there is a level filler for vie with one another to secure a Carriage. Co. is owned and con- vehicle in which it is incorporated.trolled by Shaw and Kilburn, the With the Dennis device, in place London distributors for Vauxhall of operating a clutch pedal, the Fears, who are well-known to Over driver presses a push-button, moves seas visitors to England.
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ADVICE FOR THE OWNER- DRIVER
FROM THE VACUUM OIL COMPANY.
MORRIS' UNUSUAL
CARAVAN
MOVING "MOVIE THEATRE "
FOR F.M.S.
A Complete Guide to Correct With a view to instructing. Chi- Lubrication," has been published nese Malays and Indians on agris by the Vacuum Oil Company cultural and co-operative subjects; says & Home expert:-I recommend by means of lectures, exhibita, lan- my readers to obtain a copy and ten slides and moving pictures, the take note of the advice given Government of the Federated therein. Actually the title does! Malay States has had built an in- mot do this book justice, for the torosting rural lecture caravan, contents cover many other points which is mounted on A Morris. of car upkeep beyond the processes Commercial 30-owt, chassis, having concern, directly or indirect-
ly, with lubrication. There is a.
Two deep channel section struts extend three-quarters of the length of the frame, forning a cross at the centre. A cross-mem her carries the change-speed levar, and though this makes the starter accessible for withdrawal only from below, the spindle has squared end which can he got at from above. The speed lever works flexibly and is sprung against the box on the affside. Third gear is of the constant-mesh type. The springs are half-elliptical front and back, have silant-bloc bushes for the shackles, and work with hydraulic shock absorbers which are controlled by thermostats. The rear springs are under the axlo; thone in front are flat, shackled for wards, splayed, held out of centre, und well clipped. Bendix duo- servo brakes are worked by pedal or central hand lever-with, one cross shaft with cables in Hin diameter ribbed drums. Each is adjusted by threaded bolta from the outside of the drums.
On the Road,
the impression of being a much This saloon, runs well and gives larger car because of the long rounded bonnet and short scuttle, down on the road, and the general. its weight, which keeps it well smoothness of the mechanical opera- tion
Forty is an easy speed, while at The... coachwork. was constructed 50 and 55, even against-the. collar, section, for instance, entitled by the Malay States Railways, and is a good reserve of power. The Troubles Their Causes and the exterior tastefully finished in greatest speeds on second, third, Remedies"; others deal
with royal blue and ivory. The body and top are, with the car fully the ignition system, the fuel containg living quarters for two rutin, about 27, 60, and 65 miles Teod, the cooling system, loss Asiatic lecturer, besides housing a an hour. The engine is sympathe of compression, the starting and cinematograph projector and much tic, silky, and quiet until near its lighting equipment, etc. while additional equipment. The gener maximum, and sustains the load engine and chassis requirements in ator for the projector unit is well. regard to lubrication are covered driven by an endless belt running #ian commendably explicit and round the jacked-up off rear wheel comprehensive way. The sections of the vehicle, whose engine, turn arc wall illustrated by means of ing under such circumstances at 15 drawings, obviously preparedm.p... delivers a steady voltage of specially to emphasize the reading 120. matter.
Accompanying the booklet men ned, an I received it, was on relating to a new variety in
On the stretch 52 miles an hour was obtained, 20 and 44 were the rates of the 1 in 221 Dashwood Hill, while with a standing start on third the top of the old bill was passed at 24. There were two per sons in the car, the roads were dry, and the alight wind was favour able. Clearly the car is not as fast it could be, but the general feal and smoothness are more than authority of the makers for stating worth a law extra miles in hout that this new oil is equally suitable Specification No. of cylinders. for the engines of sports cars, and 6 size. 67.5 by 106 mm. capacity, point out to owners of the 2.276cc.: nominal hp., 16.05: h.h.p., mot stor hase 3 at 8,800 r.p.m.; bamber of main bounded bearings, 7overall forward gear TER Land S14 to
cord of 181.80 m.p.h. I have the
the preservation of social amenities to cooperate in framing 4, policy to protect the public.
Mervons Disorders, Medical correspondents, suggest that the increase of nervous disor ders is partly due to noise, and some emphasize the need for action.
Property owners assert that there has been some deterioration in values of household property along main roads because of traffic noi ses. The worst nuisances are stat. ed to be caused by heavy lorries unfitted with silencing devices, and which are carelessly driven with rattling mudguards and tailboards. Week-end joy-riders, it is asserted, enn be equally as noisy in other WAVE.
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