USED AGE
Engine Oil Will Burn. INDUSTRIAL POSSIBI-
LITY.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MOTORING SUPPLEMENT. SATURDAY," APR
American homes, with their cellar MORE - RECORDS. Jurnaces supplying warmth to all rooms, have now found a new use
for it, cutting down the winter coal 2,000 Miles at 85 Miles
bill, and removing the fatigue of ash removal.
Per Hour.
Industrially, its uses are just as great for few manufacturing! plants ran without heat, and the BY PRESIDENT EIGHT. dazena of different typos of burnors which have been invented cover the range of requirements.
Used engine oil is not quite so useless as it seems, for experi- ments in America have shown that it is excellent fuel for oil burners used in heating homes or in-If Australian Manufacturers dustrially.
Millions of gallons of unod oil are dumped every year and the problem is: Where to dump it
adopt the clean, off-burning type of furnace, it may yet be possible to "trade-in" used oil at the garage on a flat rate basis.
Homeward Bound Motorists
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The International Association of Paris, through the American Ao- Recognized Automobile Clubs in tom:bile Association, has just an- nouneed the award of alx additional world ra orde and fift additional International records for austained 'speed and endurance to the Stude- baker President Eight.
HINTS.
FOR THE
MOTORIST
ALBERT L. CLOUGH
MAKING NIGHT DRIVING|SAFER.
6, 1929.
CAR TAXATION.
RUBBER ENAMEL.
The American Plan. Another New Paint.
EUROPE INTERESTED,
Certain countries of Europe are planning to send commissions of business men to the United States
CLAIMS MANY VIRTUES.
Cellulose finishes, for car, bodice
of America to study the American already has a rival in America, plan of motor vehicular taxation. where a new enamel-claimed to In the United States there is the have a basis of live Para rubber necopted idea that it is profitable is being manufactured,
The rubber enamel has not been adopted yet by any of the car manufacturers, but is sold by: ne- cessory and paint shops.
to the nation at large and to the The makers claim that the rub individual car owner, to make it bor enamel holde its gloss in spite The world records wore establish- ist do as to his lights, to help in Avoiding The "One Eye" Menace. walks of life to own automobiles. fumes, steam or what you have in What can the individual motor-quired, to secure glareless results. casy for men and women in all of sun, frost, petrol, oil, tar, acld ed during The President Eight'e bringing this about?
Every motorist can reduce the in other words, taxes on automo the tool.box. sensational run of 20,000 miles on
one lamp hazard, by always carry-biles are purposely kept low, be-- the Atlantic City Speedway Installing Improved Headlights.ing a pair of extra bulbs and re- cause of the innumerable economic |July 21-August 8, 1928. New
international records 'nwarded Headlamps are constantly being placing a burn-out at once. Run- benefits to be derived from the included the performance of improved, not only in optical dening without the left Headlight common use of motor vehicles. The President Eight Roadster sign, but in accuracy of manufac- gives oncoming drivers an uncer- It is also argued in the United which averaged 80.2 miles ture, convenience of focussing and tain idea of your car's position States that money obtained from on the same track last November. otherwise. In the case of a car and running without the right motorists by taxation should be Distances from 20,000 to 45,000 that is several years old or one lamp, usually causes the left one spent on the building of new high- kilometers are covered by the new which was not originally fitted to overburn and glare into other ways, the improvement of existing world records, of which Studebaker with first class lighting equipment, drivers faces.
roads, the construction of new now holds a total of eleven, five hav-ja pair of up-to-date lamps should] Inadequato Light is Dangerous, bridges and the maintenance of A resolution adopted at the Utah ing been previously awarded. The not only give a more adequate Although less commonly con-present ones, the building of over. State Wool Growers convention average speeds maintained to win road light, but one less likely to demned dim headlights are on the head and underneath motor passes recently requested the secretary- these new world marks range from inconvenience oncoming drivers whole, probably as dangerous sin brief, the money should be of state to provide for automobile 110.4 kilometers per hour for 20,000 Lampa which depend for their gloring ones and can readily be pre-spent in such a way as to benefit license tage in 1930 bearing the kilometers to 109.8 kilometers per light distribution upon specially vented by keeping the battery fully the motorist. It is not fair to tax contour of a lamb. Sheep rafslag hour for 45,000 kilometers.
Fifteen additional clasa B Inter-stend of lenses, are well worthy good quality.
formed reflecting surfaces, in-charged and using fresh bulbs of motorists to maintain educational is one of the state's leading indus- national recorda for cars with ple- of investigation.
ton displacement from 5,000 to 8,- 000 cubic centimeters were officially accredited to Studebaker following a detailed checkt made in Paris of the
Better Results from the Present
Lighting The Right Curb,
In meeting cars safely, the chief requirement is the adequate lighting
system or
LAMB ON UTAH'S TAGS.
institutions. Money trica.. for such worthy purposes should be raised in some other way.
Oncs.
Theso commissions of Europeans which retail merchants and far- But whatever the character of of the righthand side of the road are going to learn in America that mers have been able to widen their American Automobile Association's the headlamps used, they should and the use of a third front light, the country's present economie markets. Liming tape, which recorded every always be kept in adjustment,jeither a so-called fore-light or a good health is in part due to the The United States will welcome lap of the four cars participating in Stand 300 feet in front of your wardly and to the right, will ac-The automobile has made possible they will return to their homes spot-light, trained sufficiently down-contribution of the automobile. these commissions and it is hoped the tests. Studebaker now holds a car, on a level stretch of road, total of twenty-three such records, and if its light proves objection-complish this result and permit the great decentralization of urban determined to take steps to co- eight having been previously award-ably glaring, have the focus of dim," when the car is topping hills suburban and rural life with its The country which improves its regular headlights to be burned life and a great building up of courage the use of motor vehicles. ed by the international racing au- the bulbs and the lamp inclina and on ether occasion when they consequent Influence upon ren! thority.
In addition, Studebaker cara hold tien corrected until glare is mini-:
may produce glare.
means of transportation pro- 126 official American records. This mized.
estale values. If one cannot do this per-
gresses economically and after all gives Studebaker every ometal re-sonally it can be done at a Bor-
An important contribution of an automobile or a motor truck ja cord for fully equipped stock cars vice station. Remember, that
the motor truck is the extent to simply transportation. regardless of power, price or type when a new bulb is installed, re-car slicks when first I try to dis- focussing will probably be re-engage it, but after it, has been in motion for a time, it works freely. According to Instructions, no oil should be used and Inspection shows nothing wrong. Can it be that tho | Ining has become gummy? It grips very smoothly and operates properly except as above stated. What is wrong and what is the re- medy?.
of car...
Compare
THE DIRECTOR'S performance and price
STUDEBAKER'S
THE DIRECTOR ROYAL SEDAN - Either wood or wire wheels are available, DU
hydraulic shock absorbers, ball bearing spring shackler. new Director is eager to prove its champion performance to you... as it officially proved to the world by traveling 5000 miles in 4751 minutes,
No other car in its modest price class equals The Director's speed and endurance, No other car equals The Director's riding comfort because only a few costly cars offer you the tranquil riding case of hydraulic shock absorbers plus ball bearing spring shackles.
New beauty reflects the Studebaker Direc tor's oft proved speed and stamina. Champion' fleetness and endurance are expressed in the spirited style of its low-swung lines and youth- ful colours.
Come drive the new Director today. Real- ize that here is a champion car-and a Stude baker--with a 77-year-old heritage of careful craftsmanship and honest value. There are no finer motor car credentials. Studebaker's Four Lines Hudabakar bolida four great ines of care-The President Elahi (10,000 miles in 21,974 minutes); The Commander Eight: The Director (6000 milm in 4751 minstan); The Erskine (1000 miles in 904 minutes), Each lạ backed by Budebaker'a 12-month guarantee
Prices mange from II. K. $2,320 to H. K. $6,140
THE HONG KONG HOTEL GARAGE
25 Queen's Road Central
Tel. Central 4759.
STUDEBAKER
BUILDER OF CHAMPIONS
Clutch Disengagement Trouble. Question. The clutch of my
Answer: We believe that this is a cone clutch with leather facing and ordinarily, if the leather be comes gummy with dried oil, such a clutch slips. If there were any- thing wrong with the, lining sur- face, you would probably have trouble all the time. You may find that the difficulty in initial disun. gagement arises from the lubricant used on the clutch shaft, the pedal pivots and the throwout mechanism becoming very stiff, when the car is extreinely cold. Try a little kerosene at all these points and note what is the result, but If you feel confident that the facing is gummy, sprinkle. a little fuller's earth on it to absorb the gummy material.
Windshield Wiper Speed Varies.
Question-Why is It that my windshield wiper does not work so well, when I give the engine full gaat It slows down and sometimes entirely stops when I am holding the foot throttle down to get speed or to climb hard hills. Is there anything that can be done about this?
Answer: Your wiper must be of the kind that operates from the Auction in the intake manifold. This le very strong when the engine is turning over briskly, with the throttle nearly closed but is very much weaker when the engine is slowed down, under load with full gas on. The speed of the wiper necessarily varles with changes in this auctional force and may be- come inadequate when the throttle is wide open. The operation of electrically driven wipers fs inde- pendent of engine conditions and you might find one of those, mbre satisfactory than your present one but before making any chango have your wiper inspected to make aure that it is not working under adverse conditions that are cor- reetible.
100 LEYLANDS.
Moscow's Bus Order.
RECORD ORDER.
The most Impressive trafe units In Moscow (Russia) are the great Leyland inotor 'buses which are now running in all sections of the city. These high-powered British buses have revolutionised passenger transport in the capital of the So viet. When the peasant from the Volga marahce makes his pilgrim- age to Lenin's tomb he does not hail a droshky, but journeys to the Red Square in a Leyland 'bus, The Russian typist drives to her Krem- in home at night in speed and com- fort, in the same way; while, when
A mighty tough test of Goodrich Silvertowns
Public buses can show you the facts about Goodrich Silvertowns. They give- -added mileage, yielding. more deliveries from a single sots of tires
-continuousmileage, freed from trouble, which gets deliveries to customers on time
Goodrich Silvertowns little for rough going an
"Best in the long Run
sturdy mileage, caring
heavy loads.
SOLE AGENTS:
UNIVERSAL MOTOR & SUPPLY CO.
22, Queen's Road, Central.
'Phone 0, 4915...
All sorts of Automotive Accessories also in stock,
One GILLET entered. ONE GOLD MEDAL Some SUCCESSES obtained in 1928 by -Mr. CLARK an amateur with his GILLET 5000.c. two pòrt
LONDON-EXETER
LONDON-GLOUCESTER
LONDON-EDINBURGH
COLMORE CUP:
LONDON-LAND'S END
SCOTTISH 6 DAYS
INTERNATIONAL 6 DAYS' TRIALS
7 Trials Entered. 7 Gold Medals
GILLET D'HERSTAL
Holders of 32 WORLD'S RECORDS
Bolo Agent::
THE FRENCH MOTOR CYCLE Co.
46," Nathan Road, KOWLOOM:
MOTOR UNION
INSURANCE CO
· Incorporated in England
(Under the auspices of the Automobile Association)
her mother sets aut on a shopping LIBERAL BONUS FOR CAREFUL DRIVING.
trip to the Gastiny Dvor.
she also, boarda a Leyland.
The order placed by the City of Moscow with the Lancashire firm of Leyland Motors, Ltd., was for 100 motor buses, which, Inciden tally, is one of the largest orders over placed by a municipality for motor transport.
LOCAL AGENTE
THE UNION TRADING Co., Ltd
Phone 0. 578.
York Building.
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