THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
MOTORIST
HINTS FOR THE
'ALBERT L. CLOUGH
-MOTORING SUPPLEMENT.
mileage recorders inoperative are there is nothing to inform him "fooling themselves," and running when they require "ro-oiling ar the risk of all kinds of preventable greasing. Estimates as to the damage to their cars. The first distance a car has been driven thing to do when the speedometer since a particular data are notori- gives out is to have it repaired at ously far from the truth and once, as the expense thus incur- much more likely to be low than red is the cheapest possible kind, high, so that whore lubrication is of insurance against the costly performed on the guess-work results of almost inevitable resul-basis, some car parts are pretty tant neglect.
sure to run dry and'auffer serious
The Odometer Indicatea Lubrication Periods.
KEEP THE SPEEDOMETER IN ORDER. Speedometer Derangements are that this Instrument is always uncommon, but occasionally a known as a "spoedometer," for its broken chain, unmeshed gears or function of measuring vehicle some other accident puts it out speed is the less important of its of commission and na ita failure duties. Its servico as an "odome- does not interfere with running ter"-mileage or distance record. Consistent lubrication is the the car, too often its repair is put of greater value and it is most important saf guard against oT for a long time or indefinitely doubtful whether a car can be premature wearin; out of postponed, so that a very large properly cared for unless the dis-and all oiling and greasing, opera- number of cars in present. use tance travelled by it can be radions are performed on the basis carry speedometers which are not off at any time. working. Valuable As A Mileagé Régister. It is perhaps to be regretted
The Mark of Quality
Built
A Dead Speedometer velves
Risk. Motorists as difive" with their
cars
of miles driven.. With the odome fer inoperative the operator has no knowledge of how many miles his car has travelled since its vari- ous parts were lubricated" and
Process
by the Extra
GUM-DIPPING
Car owners all over the world are equipping with Firestone Balloons- not only for comfort and safety-but also to save money. Firestone Balloons protect the chassis stop vibration and reduce repair bills.
Gun-Dipping, the extra Firestone process, insulates every file with rubber and adds great strength to each cord. Real balloon tyres must have light, strong flexible walls, Gum-Dipping gives this extra strength and en- dures this extra flexing strain.
Equip now for safety confort-and eronomy the year around-ride on Firestone Gum-Dipped Balloons.
THE DRAGON MOTOR Car Co.,
LIMITED
33 WONS NEI CHUNG ROAD
HAPPY VALLEY
MOST MILES PER DOLLAR
Firestone
FULL-SIZE GUM-DIPPED BALLOONS
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wear,
· Oil Draining Time And Gas Mileage.
It is worth while keeping the odometer always at work, merely to be able to tell when engine oil should be changed and for the
satisfaction of knowing whether
Kaspline is being economically used or whether, through some derangement or mis-adjustment, much of it is being thrown away.
(Mr. Clough given some of the questions he receives from time to time, together with tho These appear weekly and provide an instructive refer \nce.)
Use of the Ter
Questi
"dogre
revolutio.
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A is meant spark advanessa What 2h of a stroke dan degreat Artwort. A crela a divided into equal parts known na de- grees and when a shaft is turned through.
lete circle of vac urns through 330 degrees. One stroke of an engine piston turns the crankshaft through one half a revolution or 180 degrees. For example, if it is stated that the igniting spark takes place at 30 degrees before upper dead centre, it means that the crankshaft has one-sixth of a revolution to turn before the pls. ton is at top stroke, after the or- currence of the spark and the spark is said to have 30 degrees advance. Instead of going by du-: grees, distances on the face of the flywheel can be more convenient- ly used. One three hundred Sixtieth of the circumference of] the flywheel would be equivalent to one degree. In the case of t 15 inch flywheel, this would be a distance of slightly over one- eighth inch and the 30 degree ad-i Vance above referred to' would amount to almost four inches on the lywheel face.
Knocks at high Speeds. Question: The engine of my Ford has a knock, similar to a. main-bearing knock, which does not,oceur on a slow, hard pull, such as elimbing a steep hill, but; becomes noticeable on level. go-: ing at speeds over 20 m. p.h. What Is the cause of this?
SATURDAY, JANUARY
1926.
AUBURN
THE 8-88 ROADSTER
The " pleasure"
car of the Auburn line. A run to the ClubShopping tour or pleasure trip. Large comfortable beat in rear deck, entered through door, "eliminat ing necessity of performing acrobatic stunts to get into and out of this seat. This door gives convenient access to rear compartment for golf clubs, packages or luggage when seat is not in use.
THE 4-44 ROADSTER
Same body design as the model 8-88 Roadster with same conveniences. Upholstery of brown Spanish leather. Snap and pep to satisfy the most exacting demands on a real "pleasure" car. Looks that mako. it the centre of many eyes wherever it is parked. Not a pocket edition but a real car the same as the other 6-Sixty-Six models. 120 wheelbase.
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CO.
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SINGER
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Answer: We do not know. Occasionally, when the two end mean bearings are in correct nå- justment, but the middle one is loose, an engine will operate quietly at low speeds but will knock when the speed is high and the crankshaft is under severe inertia stresses, but this condition is more usual in engines with longer crankshafts than yours, Loose timing gears sometimes be come noisy at fairly high speeds, when they run quietly at low and nedium speeds, even under heavy loads, but knocks from this caus are usually very noticeable dur- ing idling and you do not speak of this being the case. It might be worth your while to check up! the adjustment of the centre main bearing, as the possible source of AUTOMATIC WINDSCREEN WIPER this knock..
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In three months, public recognition of the value of the better Buick of 1926 has been so sweeping, that to-day, one in every four cars sold for G $1,000 or more is a better Buick,
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The Hongkong & Kowloon Taxi Cab Co., Ltd.
33-35, DES VOEUX ROAD, CENTRAL HONGKONG.
Telephone C1036,
Call or arrange for a domonstration
Bridegroom (after the wreck); Ah, that reminds me. I havo forgotten the ring!"-
Passing Show, London
NAILS TO CURB SPEEDERS.
Greek traffic palice have found that harsh words and fast motor- cycles are Ittle help in dis- couraging speed law violators and have resorted to the use of boards carrying several long nails.
There nall-filled boards are crude but effective substitutes and have accomplished more than any other system used by traffic officera to curb apcedere.
IF IT WEREN'T FOR
ACCIDENTS THE AUTO WOULD ALWAYS BEAT THE TRAIN TO THE CROSSING
SONONY
MOTOR OILS
AND
GASOLINE
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