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MORRIS-COWLEY 11.9 H.P. 48* TRACK-105" WHZILBASE, ROADSTER
4 Suntor £158-
TOURING (4-DOOR) · COUPE (FIXED HOOD'
4' Seator 170
£180
200'
£ 5
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2 Scator
175
210
10
SALOON (4-DOOR)
4 Scator
185
225
10
TRAVELLER'S CAR
168
200
STANDARD VAN
165
200
MORRIS-OXFORD 11.9 11.P.
48" TRACK-1001" WHEELBASE.
TOURING
4 Seater
205
235
BALOON
4 Soater
215
255
MORRIS-OXFORD 13.0 H.P.
49" TRACK-106;" WHEELBASE:
56 TRACK-114" WHEELBASE."
11
ROADSTER
4 Seater
210
240
TOURING
4 Seater
225
260.
15
COUPE
2 Seater
230
270
SALOON
4 Seater
250
290
20
LANDAULETTE
285 5 Seater
330
MORRIS-OXFORD 15.9, B.P.
(4-speed gear)
TOURING
5 Souter 315
355
5 Seator MORRIS LIGHT SIX 17.7 HP, 2466 c.c.-Approx. 2 très.
345
400
5 Soater
3:0
960
5 Soator 350
105
SALOON
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Valuable Advice.
LAY 19, 1928.
The recent R. A. C. analysis of breakdowns during 1927 showed that most troubles with the modern ear are due to the most easily avoidable, of all errora-namely, sheer neglect, says a Home writer.
I have asked the service depart ments of several of our lending makers to state from their wide on- perience of repair work, the prin cipal items on their most popular
Everyone who takes over a per-ly fitted parts that rub together are models that most frequently need fectly new car (and there are "a operated with moderate speed and attention, and how trouble may be multitude of such persons, particu-pressure, with plenty of oil benvolded without the owner having larly at this time of the year)ween them and with freedom from to devote an unreasonable amount. should find a tag attached to its heating, they eventually wear their of time to maintenance. steering-post or elsewhere, warning abutting surfaces to a smooth, al-
I am incorporating their replies him not to drive it faster than 20 most frictionless condition far more
each car, m.p.h. or so for the first 500, miles perfect than can be secured by any in a series of hints on
In and these will appear as far as or thereabouts, or the manufac-artificial finishing process. turers warranty upon it will be other words, they "wear in." This possible weekly in this column. voided. He will also probably be is the case of the engine that is I could hardly choose a better given the same warning, verbally, humoured for its first 500 miles. car to open with than the Austin by the man who delivers the car On the other hand, if moving parts. "Soven," of which there are nearly and if he looks into the instruc-are operated at excessive speeds 60,000 on the road to-day.
tion book (which he all too seldom and violent pressures, with the Since this great little car was in- does) he will find this same cau-oil thus squeezed out from between tionary notice most prominently them and with attendant overheat-troduced, over five years ago, there stressed on one of its first pages.ing, instead of smoothing them-has been no important change in This admonition is given by the Relves they cut, abrade and rough its design. That in itself, is no manufacturer in the hope that the themselves up, with resulting per- mean testimony to the makers and inefficient operation. their policy. Thus the following: engine will be given a fair show, manently during the first and most critical This is what happens when the hints apply to practically all period of its operation, so that it motorist "burns up the road" the models. may "find itself" and become a first half thousand miles he drives powerful, smooth running and long his car. lived one, capable of giving its Question: How can I find out owner satisfactory, economical and the succession in which the cylin- protracted service. The manufac-ders of my six cylinder engine W. W. heavy oil. When the oil is turer knows und tries, by all means explode?
replenished, this grade should be
The most important attention is the lubrication of the on.l.17, when the car is sent out the engine of reservoir is fitted with Sternal
at is command, to impress upon Answer: If you have an in-used, but when the oil is drained his customer for his good, the un- doubted fact that the first 500 totruction book, you will find this off, which should be done after the Information therein or if we knew first 500-800 nifles, the engine can 1,000 miles of an engine's opera-the make and model of this engine be filled with one or the ather oils tion-the "wearing in" period-Is
The oil reservior holds about
a formative period which largely we could look up the firing order approved in the handbook, if so determines the engine's later value and give it to you. However you desired. and that the treatment given it can determine it yourself as fol- during this initial use can make or lows: Remove the cap from the mar its future. He asks his cus-distributor and handcrank the en-half a gallon. The dipper rod, has tomer to exercise a little self res-gine until the rotating distributor a maximum line across it which in traint and forego the joys of high arm is in such a position that if dicates when the sump is full. speed driving for some hundreds of the cap were in place it would be Check the oil level only when the miles, in order to ensure that his in contact with the metal segment engine is not running, and the car engine may be more powerful, reli-or insert, which is connected with is on level ground, and wipe the able economical and silent at all No. 1 spark plug. Then crank the rod bafore taking, the actual read- speeds, during the hundred thou-engine one-third of a rotation anding. The level should never be note with which segment of the allowed, to go below in, on the sand miles of its subsequent ex cap the rotating arm would then bottom of the dipper rod. pocted service. The prudent mo be in contact. If the cable from torist will temporarily restrain his desire immediately to let her out, "this segment connects to No. 4 so that throughout his later owner-plug, the firing order of the cylin ship of his ear he can "let her out" ders la 1, 4, 2, 6, 3, 5 but if it con- Remove the plugs and insert a stiff nects to No. 5 plug, the firing or vire, not above 1-16in. dameter, more confidently and with
through the jets. gratifying results, but the impruder is 1, 5, 3, 0, 2, 4.
Question: Is it a fact that an dent driver, who disregards this well founded warning of the manu-engine, which has so much carbon
more
The oll jets, under the small brass plugs on the magneto side of the engine, should be kept clear.
The rear brake cam spindle is a point that particularly requires
facturer, usually has ample cause in it that it knocks, when ordinary lubrication. It is exposed to dust
and mud, and consequently, if neglected, will seize up.
for regret, either at the time of gasolone is used, will cease doing hls indiscretion or during his en-so when it is run on ethyl-gasolene?
The lubricator, of the turn-cap- Lire ownership of his car. Driv-Is there any harm in putting off ing slowly at first is merely decarbonizing an engine and using special curse of the general-rule, ap-this fuel until the cylinders are type, should be oiled once a week. It it does seize-up, paraffin should plicable to all complicated, finely cleaned?
Answer: Yes, the use of ethyl-be injected to free it. If paran is constructed, power producing or consuming machinery, that it gas will prevent knocking due to not successful it is necessary to re- should not be made to work at its fearbon deposits. There is no harm move the hub and brakes shoes in clean the full capacity until its parts have in running it on this anti-knock order to remove and had time in adjust themselves, fuel until it is convenient to de-spindle. through mutual interaction, to a carlize or until the valves need condition of smoothness. If close- Inttention.
HUGE OUTPUT CAPACITY.
Detroit, March 27-It is esti
f
CONDITION OF CRANK PIN.
Bearing adjustments are incom- mated that the practical capacity plete if they are made without first of automobile production plants is having determined the condition of 7,764,000 units annually. The the crank pin, which is susceptible Theoretical capacity, arrived at by to uneven wear. Laking peak operations for a day:
and multiplying it by 300 working
new
days in a year, is 9,000,000 units. theoretical 2,500,000, is second. General Motors, with a theoretical Loss of time in body changes, re- capacity of some 2,700,000 units, quipping of plants for Tends the automotive field in this models and other changes sub- type of praduction. Ford; with arnets from this estimated output.
GENIUS IS A THING APART.
SPRING OVERHAULING / GODING THE JOB YOURSELF-AND TRYING. TO PUT ALL THE PIECES TOGETHER AGAIN- WITHOUT HAVING MORE: THAN A
BUCKETFUL LEFT OVER 1
Early models were fitted with d greaser at this point on each side. This requires the same attention.
PERIL OF ROADS.
Are "Wealthy Irrespon- sibles" the Most Dangerous Drivers?
What is the cause of the in- creased number of road accidents?
Home Office' figures show that during 1927 there has. Bays a London writer, been an increase of 9,656 in the number of road ac- cidents reported by the police over the previous year---twenty-six. more each day.
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Both the Automobile Association and the Royal Automobile Club have stated that the growth of ac- cidents was undoubtedly due to the greater volume of tramc.
A large proportion of accidents occurred during the week-end owing to carelessness, but, general- ly speaking motorists of to-day were exercising greater caution.
"Increased traffic of all kinds, is making motoring more dangerous and calls for a greater degree of care," said an official of the A. A.
"Although not in favour of examination certificates for pro-. spective drivers, we hope that the new Road Bill will contain a cause in which beginners will be asked to sign a document showing that they are fit and able to drive.
"As a rule, the most careful drivers are those who have bought cars out of hard-earned incomos or who are paying by instalments. The most dangerous are probably the wealthy, irresponsible, weck- enders.
"Considering tha amazing growth of road traffic in the last twenty years, said an offell of the R. A. C, there might be many more accidents.
Few Autos in Russia.
Of the 21,035 automobiles ré gistered in Russia, 78 per cent. are state owned, 7 per cent. co- operatively owned and 15 per cont privately owned. There is one ear for every 6728 persons in Russia.
STEP ON IT
Forty miles an hour when new fully covered by Studebaker Warranty.
On the Dairy Farm or Shankiwan hills in swift get-away and flashing pickup-the abundant power of the Studebaker is a constant source of pleasure. And because its power is derived from a generous-sized engine instead of a small over-, worked high-spood engino, it "performs without strain and consequent wear.
AN ECONOMICAL CAR TO OWN Low in firat opat due to savings effected by One Profit manufacture, which enhbles Studebaker to offer you a better car at a lower price.
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Low oporating cost because of the high quality of material and workmanship used in its construction, For several years Studebaker repair parts sales have averaged only $18.00 por car por yoar.
STUDEBAKERS ARE BREAKING IN WHEN OTHERS ARE BREAKING: UP-
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HONGKONG DELIVERED PRICES.
ERSKINE SIX
NIA.C.C. Horso Power Rating 18:15 Brake H.P. 43 nt 3000 Revolutions. Pintan Displacement 160.37 Ou. In. Wheel Base 107 inches. Speed 62 M.P.H.
Tauror Club Sodan
+
3 prasengor‘...
5 paasongar
Roadster... Cabriolet....
4 passenger
417
passenger
Sedan Royal..
5 personger ..
Nott Weight 2292 lbs.
IF
G$1,150
2437
++
1,150
2297
1200
It
2322
1,200
12
2537
++
1,250
All prices includo Wire Wliools, Leather Upholstery, Front and Rear Bumpers, Extra Tire and Tube, Extra Bull Horn, Shock Absorbera.
DIRECTOR SIX
N.A.C.C. Horne Power Rating 27.34 Fiston Displacement 241.6 Cu. In.
Tourer Royal... Loadster... Tourer Royal
Club Boden
Sedan Royal
passenger passenger
7 passenger
5 passenger
5 passenger
Brake H.P. 70 at 3000 Revolutions. Wheel Baso 113inchos, Spood 63 M.P.H Nott Weight 3070 lbs. G$1,450
3530
1,800
3080
***
1,550
3155
14
1,600
3225..
1,700
All prices include Diso Whools, Lönther Upholstery, Front and Rear Bumpers, Extra Tire and Tube, Extra Bulb Horn, Shock Absorbers.
COMMANDER SIX
N.A.C.C. Horse Power Rating 35,04 Brake H.P. 85 nt 3000 Revolutions. Piston Displacement 353.8 Cu. In... Wheel Base 120 Inchez. Spoed 72 M.P.II: Roadster Regal. 4 passenger Nott Weight 3318 lbs. G$1,900
Club Sedan ***
$ pusuongor
Cabriolet Regal
4 passenger
Bedah Regal...
5 passenger
3453
1,950
++
3488
་་་
2,000
3580
F
дам
2,000
All Prices includo Diso Wheels, Leather Upholstery, Front and Rear Bumpers, Extra Fire and Tubo, Extra Buik Horn, Shock Absorbers.
PRESIDENT EIGHT. ·
N.A.0.0.Horse Power Rating 36.45 Piston Displacement 313 Cu. In.
Tourer Btate".... 7 passenger Sedan State 7 passenger Borline State... 7 passenger Limousine State 7 pusonger ***
Brake 11.P. 100 at 3000 Revolutions. Wheel Base 131 inches, Speed 80 14.H.P, Nelt Weight 3760 lbs..... G$2,500
4036
11
4065
4096 ..
**
2,650
2,700
2,000
All prices include 6 Wire Wheels, Choice of Upholstery, Front and Rear Bumpers, Extra Tires and Tubes, Extra Bulb Horn, Shock Absorbera, Luggage Grid.
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