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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. SATURDAY, the 28th. July, 1924
/Being the Official Organ of the tiongkong Automobile Association!.
TẠO ENCA: SIA INAONESHA CU CEI DOI NAS KIA KEA
DIRTY ENGINES.
NOISY MOTOR CYCLES, standard motor cycles are equipp- od with expansion boxes, which have not been dosigned, or tho material of which they are made WHY THEY SHOULD selected, with the same care as
CLEANED. the rest of the engine. Often a
NEED FOR BETTER SILENCERS.
bo lost to Britain.
THE COST OF SILENCE.
BE
vory
BRITISH ASSEMBLED CHASSIS FOR HONGKONG.
Two 2-ton Garner chasals on pneumatic tyres, shipped last week in part fulfilment of a cabled order from the Hongkong and. Cowloong Taxicab Co.
Dador the above heading, and
Onco ugain exhaust noiso--and shoot motal canistor is regarded Engine clounliness is the subject Although it is to be regretted the fire engine returned a few how to eliminato, or minimise, it as all that is necessary, Irrespec- of a leading article in the duto, ing box or as a real silencer. We no means receives the attention that the majority of Chinoso seconds later along Chator Road a topic of the moment in tive ofwhether it acts as a sound- and as that is a mattor which y podestrians have very little if from the direction of Status motor cycle eirelon at Home.
It is a subject which crops up would like to see a more general it should do from owners, and, any "traffic sense" and that they Square, but once again at the periodically, and one upon which appreciation of the importance of apart from any question of are constantly endangering them-junction of Queen's Road and there has always been difference siloacor design: the time has mechanical efficloney, is a thing solves by their apparent aimless Pedder Stront, ricksha pullera of opinion. Added importance is come when this item of equip-to be desired and n condition to wandering about the roads, it is paid very little attention to the given to the matter this time by mont must be considered more by bo aimed at, both by producer and also to be regretted that quite a oncoming machines.
the action of the Brooklands engineers and loss by foundry user, it is well to look into the number of motoriste think that
authorities in taking a firm atand hands and tinsmiths' apprentices-matter.
As our contemporary observos, they have only to sound the
-for .born
bo- the stroot to
A year or two ako, a serious to enforce their regulations ro. But for the fact that space is automatically clear for smash took place at the foot of garding silencers on track ma-accesarily limited on a single- many otherwise good ongines are chinos. It is suggested that track vehicle, it should be pos-notoriously dirty. It is hardly come thom. Ho ofton dook one Wyndham Street on account of the now silencer rule will place sible to design a silencer which too much to say, that they exude
a podestrian attempting to cross the collision "I anunded my horn, but read in front of a fire engine, the British motor cycle at a dis. would not only ronder the noisiest dirty black oil from every mint. he took no notice" that it is time Sovoral firemen were injured, and advantage in creating world's motor cynio quiat, but would This uncleanliness is sometimes the fault of the designer, but often
"On that same morning, how- of silencers to racing machines
it may be laid at the door of tho motorists wore told quite plainly the Government was put to the records. Even should the litting actually increase its efficiency. that the sounding of the horn is expense of repairing a badly have this effect, we are inclined There are efficient ailencers on user, Over-splashing of oil to with the picture described exact ever, information came from the not enough. Together with the damagod engine (the fire fight to the view that any temporary the market, but as a rule the more the valve plungers is a ly as above, the following appear Birmingham Chamber of Com-
of the Colony horn there should bo u mlackoning apparatus
lous would--by producing better officient they are, the more they general cause of this dirtiness.d in The Commericial Molor of merce that "Taxi, Hongkong," was the telegraphic appellation moantime ing of speed-just 11 case the in tho
boing siloncor arrangements eventual-cost, and for this reason are not Even when, as is now the general May, 27th:--
of the Hongkong and Cowloong tho assistance of man or woman aboad is deaf or without
"A couple of wooks ago Henry Taxi Cab Co., and when the lady for some reason unable to move an important unit). We have ro-aly be for the henofit of the whole often fitted as standard equipment. practice, the valve plungers and
One cannot collections of another such accid-motor oycle movement; but we A silent motor cyclo always valve stoms and springs are on- Garner Ltd, of Mossley, received called to soo Mr. Garner she told out of the way. reasonably expect Chinese pedos-ont at about the same time, but doubt very much if records will arousos appreciative" obinment;olosed behind aluminium covers, a cablogram from Horgkong.bim that this was an important
why not uforo of them ?-
the oil which croops through, or signed "Taxi," asking for concern in Hongkong, which had trians to jump to the side of the we cannot remomber any prosecu-
For some time past the Auto is driven past, the plungers and quotations for two Garner two only been formed for about two road as soon as a motor horntions for Impeding or obstruction.
standard frame years, and, therefore, had pro is sounded and it remains for Ilouvy finos should be inflicted small measure to develop the Cycle Ucion has wisely made a their guides, generally gets past ton chassis, motor drivers to take every care upon the driver of any vehicle modern high officiency engitio, prootice of poualising machines in the cover joints, and runs down length, and one with a longer bably not you boon included in against knocking a pedestrian who attempts to cross in front but the one paint which it has its official trials on the score of the crank case, making an un-frame for bus work. Mr. Parker our dirontorion, and that it not helpod is the bottor silencing noise, but this is not sufficient, sightly, greasy moss which holde Garner, who received the inquiry, operated 120 Maxwell taxicaba down. The sounding of the horn of fire engines, or who ignores of machines; rather is the reverse and we would again urge that the dust and generally makes the endeavoured to find out to whom and had another 75 on order, doesn't alter the speed of the car, the
signale, whether
the case. With some of the best Union organisG Ü trial for engine a disfigurement to the car, the cable address, "Taxi, Hong-whilst it also owned a Dennis and the latter is of far greutor he is travelling in the "samo importance than the horn. Thore direction or not. The same right brains in the industry concentrat silencers under conditions which instead of a satisfying detailkong." belonged, but without auc-bus and a White bus, and in- cass. He replied, however, quottonded to extend its oranibus are not a few drivers in this of-way should also be given to ing upon speed and reliability to would reveal the advantages, dis of it.
Oftoner, the trouble is due to ing C. I. F. price, and received services. With regard to pneu- Colony who want that fact wall the ambulance service, and we the exclusion of all else, the pre-advantages, and degree of silence.
ent-day machine has tonded to of oxisting and new devices. want of care in attention to the second cablegram asking for matic tyres, she said that these hope to see examples made of become more and more noisy. Naturally, such a trial would be lubricating noods engine. further particulars, to which awere virtually essential for that those people who fall to give fire This clearly is detrimental to the better held in a laboratory, whore Somo crank case sump fillers are reply Wak sont, The third kind of work in Hongkong, and ongines and ambulances the
further expansion of the move. att silencers could be domou so badly placed, and so inadequate callegram received said that a were, therefore, favoured We are informed by the local privileges to which they are
ment, and, in the increased activ-strated under identical conditions. in their proportions. that they crodit had been opened with the
"Wo are able to give an agents for tho Austin cars, untitled.
its of the police, reflects upon With cagine efficiency proved to make it a very difficult job to fill Hongkong and Shanghai Banking illustration of the first two ohas- Messrs. Alex. Ross and Co
fall motor cyclists, Quieter mator the hilt, et designing departments up, without some oil being direct- Corportion and asked for despatch sis which were driven from (China) Ltd., that the Austin?
further shipment of cycles are not only desirable, but halt for a while in producing ed over the outside of the engine, of three vehicles required, these Birmingham to Liverpool lest Sovon hus mot with quite sex Six cars is reported this absolutely essential if prejudice faster and still faster amchines indeed, some oil fillers are so to be mounted on proumatic week, there to be packed and a good reception from the public week by the Dragon Motor Car is to be removed.
and concentrate upon quietening placed that they could not be tyros.
{despatched.The bus chassis: hore and that they have already Co., Ltd. The now consignment THE DESIRE OF THE MAJORITY. them!
usard with an ordinary can, Inquirios wore still being will follow probably by the next booked several orders, whilst is now unpacked and module can
because it could not be got near pursued as to the identity of steamer. fresh enquirion still continue to be seen at the Company's show firm that they liko nuisu, and Although many youthful riders-
enough to ensure that the oil RUBBER FOR i. s.
Taxi, Hongkong." and, by a' "As this is the first transaction reach them. The nows is good, rooms, Wong Nui Cheong Road.
would flow from the mouth of the curious coincidence, a member that Mosers. Garner have ever because it is all on the way to-
older motor cyclists have been U. 9. Department of Agrical can into the filling orifleo. In of the staff came in one morning had with Hongkong, and as they wards more British cars in tho
known to declare that a silent tare reports location of lands in such CRYOS the
ofton .usor Colony,
drilled into them.
alarm
Yet a
Brooklands has helped in no
of
filler pipe of the crank caso,
BALES SAFROUARDED. According to # new law in Canada, automobiles may be sold
FAN BELT CARE. only by logally authorized dealOTH
A fan belt will give best service who can furnish a bond protoct-if it is kept soft and pliable by ing the buyers if the autos sold dressing it once a month with happen to be stolen ours. It is neatsfoot oil. This application expected auto stealing will be will allow the bolt to delve the reduced considerably.
fan without slipping.
arrived from Hongkong, and this are anxiously awaiting the ro lady had promised to call in and ceipt of a lottor which will con- seo Mr. Gurner in order to help firm the order and will show how him. If possible, in hin inquiry. the inquiry originated.
The following, from the official motor cycle would be dangerous, the Philippines with soil well chances it," by pouring from a and told Mr. Garner that at the do not know anybody out there report of the Department of Ovar- we fool suro that it is the desire adapted for the cultivation of height, and relying upon his own house of a friend the previous they think the inquiry must have seas Trade, is of local interest of the majority that motor cycles rubber. The lands are on Min- dexterity to ensure the stream of evening he had been introduced resulted from an advertisement One of the lalust modala of the "The exceedingly attractive are rendered as quict as the danao, and on adjacent smaller lubricant hitting the mark the to a lady who had that morning in The Commercial Motor, and famous "Bonn Fourteen is prices quoted by British manu average car, on the point of valve islands. shortly to arrivo hore, to the facturers, in a determined effort tappet and exhaust noises at crdor of the Hongkong and Kow-to dovolop their export trade, lonat. If difficult, it is not an loon Taxi Cab Ca, and its arrival make it possible for overseas impossible task; manufacturers will-doubtless be of no little in-wotorists to obtain British cars have been too long contant to torest to local motorists. The on very advantageous terms. produce machines which must Bonn Fourteen is a car which The prices quoted in overseas affond their own ears whenever has been making history at Home markets are in many cases they soo one in motion. during the past year and is approximately the home prioos. It is not an oxaggeration to undoubtedly one of the most Tho 20-5.p. "Austin' tour-affirm that a large percentage of popular moderats-priced cars on|ing car. quoted at £695 ox the road. Ita elegance, its won-works, Birmingham, is now offer derful performance and its priood, dolivored, including duty and all go to make it worthy of all charges, at the coast, Bouth attention on the part of anyone Africa, for exactly the same price, contemplating our ownership. or at Johannesburg for £655.
Tho 19.6 h.p.
"Crossley" five-Boator, listed .at £850
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The nood of obeorving the ex factory, Manchester, is offered right-of-way of local fire at Cape Town for £885, or at fighting machines appears to Melbourne or Sydney for £870. ✡ mattor of secondary Prico can no longer be considered importance to many Chinose (an obstacio to the Bale of
bo
/motor drivers as well as ricksha | British ours in oversoús mar.
muet
pullors, Yesterday wook, atkots. The British car about 8 p.m., tho'well known suroly appoal to the discorning sound of fire engine irons pro- purchaser, oven-if-only-on claimed that firo ongines wore account of its investment value. coming down Queen's Road from Visitors to England can also the Fire Station in an easterly purchase at thoko prices direct direction. In any other city, from the manufacturer, and after overy form of traffic would using their oar for a period have understood the immediate up to six months, have it necessity of pulling into packed and delivered duty free, the side of the road until the without extra obargo, to main enginos had passed. Unfortunato-port. Many vialtora from over- ly, such procedure is not follow-soas to the British Industrios od hero in Hongkong as rigidly Fair and the British Empiro Ex- as it should bo. In spite of the|hibition will doubtless wish fact that the sirena gave ample to avail themsolvos of this warning and that a Chiness con-favourable opportunity of ac- stable hold his traffic wand at quiring a British car. Visitors right angles across Paddor Street, to England will also realise that a motor car decided to take tho the British-built motor car le risk of crossing in front again dominating the komo 46 woll AB did Hoveral market, and onjoying a popu- riokshas. The "call" was larity which promises soon to ovidently only a practice one, as income world-wide."
R.A.C. SMALL CAR TRIALS.
1 Very hard fasts wore imposed during the official Small Car Trials, held under the auspices of
the R.A.C. during the second week of May. This interesting photograph shows the Palladium dar
and a 7 h.p. Austin car on a particularly loose hill at a place named (appropriately enough Litis Both these cars came out particularly well in the Trials.
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