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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. MOTORING SUPPLEMENT. SATURDAY, AUGUST 13, 1932.
MOTOR NOTES FROM GREAT BRITAIN.
Special Report to the Hongkong Telegraph By “It. A. C."
thes
the new
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line across the Irak desert, devoid as it in of towns, railways or ronda, calls for an immense amount of “transport of special and
thoroughly reliable nature. A number of Commner Ralder chassis, for instance, are on order and on
The 6-
THORNYCROFT MOTOR VEHICLES.
never
of
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MOTOR-CYCLING.
Ariels in South Africa.
BREAKDOWNS.
Some of the Causes Analysed.
(b) Valve Merchauis
Camhaft.
gear
Transporting 150,000 Tons of Pipes.. The news of a new victory for
the Ariel motor-cycle has been ro Briof reference proviously has these ambulance bodies will be To assist in the gigantic tank of feat in The Popularity Of The Saloon, Contracts For £6,000,000.
ceived in eable from the Ariel re-been made to the published 1931 mounted for use in the aren
length, and it was run presentative in Johanesburg. The results as disclosed by analysia area in which work is proceeding.fields in Irak across the Trans-sand and even up a loose-surfaced most important speed event in Aurvice in Britain which affords ro- Jaying a pipe line from the oil across country, through deep, soft Durban-Johanesburg race is the of the R. A. C. "get-you-home" The Home Market Analysis off Within 24 hours of the Motor Vehicles recently published nouncement of the Standard pro- vehicles has been ordered to as ranean coast, a distance of 1,200 who have
A fleet of special Thornycroft jordanian Desert to the Mediter-gradient or 1-in. To those, South Africa, and annually by the Society of Motor Manufac-granime for 1933 contracts for sist in the huge task of transport- miles, the Irak Petroleum Co., Ltd.,country type
nt-lef to mombers in distress, turers & Traders is full of inter-32,000 cars had been received ating in all
acen a cross-tracts the interest of motor cyclists esting and informative data both the Conventry works, representing pipes and these will be called upon special Thornycroft vehicles. A almost impossible that such
The following table shows the yehicle Home 150,000 tons of have ordered a fleet of twelve through its paces it would seem
putfall over the world.
percentage of the total break- for the trade and for the student, in value over £6,000,000. The to operate under extremely arda-great deal of the pipe line will lie heavy load could be conveyed with event which is open to
Many of the famous riders in downs attributed to various caus- of this important industry. It is early announcement of
ous conditions with temperatures across desert country, and in all such ease over country of this na-eycies of unlimited horse power. dern car occasionally sufferu, al- South Africa take part, in this, and affords a reliable indica- hot perhaps surprising to learn season's models was rendered ne-
tion of the ills from which the mo motor- as high as 130 degrees. that the supremacy of the saloon' cessary by the demand for 1932, ton rigid 6-wheeled Amazon chas some 150,000 tons of pipes will be ture. But the Thornycroft man-The road conditions, which for though in the opinion of the R.A. car in Britain has now reached a whieh was such as to render thesis with an Eagle semi-trailer un-will be appreciated that the vehi.it performed, figures of eight in toriously bad, the rider having to failures reported were not dae te
needed to complete the task. Ituged it with no trouble at all, and many miles of the course are no- percentage of 92, but few people supply of cars sanctioned for that it constitutes the type selected for eles selected for such a contract the soft and an easily as a taxi- contend with very rough, loose faults in the cars themselves, hat. C., a considerable number of the are aware that this popularity was period quite inadequnte.
this work and is capable of carry-must not only be capable of carry-eab turns in the Strand. achieved, as it were, suddenly. JI WRA As recently as 1928 that the Pine well known "Little Ning." varying between 30 and 40 feet country, but they must be reliable | six-wheeler of the military typeof Woolfe on an Ariel more amaz- In addition to new editions oring about twelve tons of pipes ing heavy loads across barron The Amazon chassis is a rigid "pot-licies," make the performance
stoney conditions and terrible very largely to neglect:- percentage of new registration of
in length. these models rose to 70, as com-ig Nine," "Sixteen" and "Twen-
under extremely arduous condi- powered by six-cylinder over-ing still. pared with 46 in the previous two new six-cylinders, the
The Amazon chassis has beentions. Temperatures as high as hend valve engine 4.3/8 x 5.1/4) "Little Twelve" and the
modified in certain details for this 130 degrees, for instance, are in.), and it has been modified in low dust thrown up by the riders. "Big
The heat and the clouds of yel- To September, 1933 there were Twelve," are included in the 1933 important, work; there is a Still sometimes encountered, and the small but important details in Great Britain 1,103.715 private fists. The fermer is a car built tube radiator, for example, and way often lies across sand and meet
the extreme conditions, puts a terrible strain on a motor- cars of all types and, of these, the on the lines of the "Little Nine." Special air filters are fitted, while over steep rocky hills.
Special air filters are filled on the cycle engine, and calls for very light car up to 8 h. p. bore a re- but with the added power and per-additional supplies of lubricating. The Thornycroft vehicles gel-intake side, and a tropical radia the rider. Throughout the dis- great enduraneo on the part of lationship to the total of appreformance of an engine rated at oil and petrol are carried, as wellected are capable of
earrying lor of still tubes keeps the engine tance of 403 miles Woolie, on an ximately 17%, and the medium 12 h.p. The "Big Twelve" is rated as a 28-gallon tank of drinking about twelve tons of pipes vary at a reasonable temperature. ear of 12 h. p. 2372, for the ent 191,5 h.p., and otherwise closely water.
ing between thirty and forty feet reserve supply of eleven gallons Ariel fought a terrific battle with tire United Kingdon, there were, resembles
Standard "Big The special Scammell vehicles in length, The G-ton rigid six of lubricating oil is carried, addi-machines of much grenter, engine in 1931, 41.7 persons per private Nine."
which have been ordered for the wheeled Amazon chassis formational tanks enable sixty gallons new oilfields have for their basis the basis of the outfits, and to this of petrol to be carried, while theretion among the leaders, eniashing Altogether it is a vigorously the Pioneer type
Steadily he maintained his posi- cross-country is attached an Eagle semi-trailer is a special twenty-eight gallon all previous speed records for the progressive programme and the rigid G-wheeler. In this the front unit expable, if need be, of being tank of drinking water-a very ne-50 cc. class. His time for cover improvements and additions to the axle is of a special rocking type. uncoupled from the tractor por pessary plant at Canley should ensure anallowing a full 2 ft. of free artien-tion and supported at its forward journeys. In the very hot climate the distance was 8 hours 5 immediate increase in production.tation without distortion of the end on steel-tyred wheels lowered the cab is kept as well ventilated To-day is the day of the light frame. The rear axle is the sub-for the purpose. Single 12.75-20 as possible by holding the doors car and Arms specialising in its feet of a Scammel patent.
to allow the wheels to accommo- manufacture report busy times.
Instead in puedmatic tyres are fitted to all slightly open with stays, and as of having the usual twin Sales of the Triumph Co., for in- with double differential gear,
axlesix wheels of the tractor, while the doors are hinged at the back date themselves to uneven ground stated to be 30 p..single fall floating axle is employ-provided on
#twin tyres of the same size area draught is induced into the in-without twisting the frame higher than those of last year and fed with overhead worm.
the trailing axle. terior. The cah roof is a double springs. The mean wheelbase of the outlook continues good.
At the When the vehicle is fully laden one with an air space between to the tractor is 14ft, #in., but the end of each axle shaft is a spur the weight is divided, roughly, as insulate it from the sun's rays.
Eagle semi-trailer wheelbase is An 8,000 Miles Dash.
pinion which meshes with an idler follows: 2 tons 2 ewt on the front Auxiliary Gear Box,
variable, the rear-most springa be- wither side, which in aste, 5 tons 2 cwt. on each of the
ing secured to a sub-frame bulted Capt. Yates-Benyòn has entered / turn meshes with a spur
In addition to the normal four-to the main trailer frame. wheel driven axles and 5 tons 10 cwt. on speed gear box there is an auxi-sub-frame can be bolted in any upon a sporting contest in his at-mounted on the stub axles. The he railing asle, templ__to_cover the 8,000 miles drive is thus positive, so
Hiary box giving a further redue-jone of several positions on the From London to Calcutta by road whatever the front wheel does its
tion of 2% to 1. Finnl drive is pain frame to suit the length of in less time than that taken by the rear fellow on the same side must
by two overdrawing worm axles, Joud that is being carried. Brakes liner "Manora." which left on the follow. The special patented ar- of the first of these machines over and the rear suspension of the on the trailing wheels are applied same day. This means that he rangement of the rear axle allows the military cross-country course tractor in by the usual four half-by hand wheel, and there is a seat must arrive at his destination in one wheel on one side to be ast
near Aldershot. The vehicle was elliptic springs, designed to distri- at the back of the trailer for a Co., Limited, are locally represent- 1892 days and on the last stage of | much as 2 ff. uhove its fellow on
laden with about 13 tons, rou-bute the load evenly between the brakesman.
ed at Pioneer Building, Nathan the run, from Quetta onwards, an the same side.
sisting of 18 pipes of about 5 two axles under all conditions and. Messrs. John I. Thornycraft & Road, Kowloon. Jattempt will be made to cover the | In Burnia.
1,7000 miles practically non-stop,
Considerable ingenuity was dis with an additional driver who will played in the construction of a take turns with Capt. Benyon. The number of specially built Leyland car is a Hillman Minx open tourer Terrier 6-wheelers now in servire Inid the only alteration from stun- | in the oilfields in Burma,
Hard is the fitting of larger tyres.
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The steering and controls were centralised in order that A fleet of Hillman Wizards has long pipes could extend forward extra been ordered for the use of the sur-
Cover the front axle, instead veyors and engineers employed on over-hanging at the rear. bolsters | the construction of the new pipe-being placed on the chassis frame Hine by the Irak Petroleum Co. So
to support this weight. [:ar forty have been despatched, while Two Humber Pullman fimousines were recently shipped. These latter wore fitted with 7 inch tyres.
A Huge Undertaking.
The construction of the pipe- Hine from Kirkuk on the Tigris to Tripol and faifa is one of the rentust ennumercial enterprises
at present in progress and take nuny years to complete.
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The design of the chassis was so arranged as to give exceptionally large ground clearance: all such mevlanism as brake pads, silencer and transmission lines being ar ranged in such a way that rocky ground can be traversed withnat fear of damure to the machine. Effective And Aetual Length,
The difference bistween effective and actual length is a matter of the utmost importance in the case of a motor lorry. If the overall length of the vehicle be reduced and the goods platform extended, the lorry becomes effectively lang- er though actually shorter.
An excellent example of this is to be found in one of the latest models produced by Albion Mo- tors, of Glasgow. Their standard 40/45 cwt. lorry is 19 ft. long and carries a platform 10 ft. 9 in. long. They have now, however, produced a mode) embodying similar com- ponents, Lait with the driver's scat plaeed alongside the engine, so that the space taken up by the rah is saved. On the new model the platform length is 12 ft-an increase in effective length of 15 in.but the overall length is de- creased by nearly 14 in,
| Carrying Stock.
England's Royal Agricultural Show always includes some motor vehicle exhibits which are well worth inspection and there was plenty to be seen at Southampton this year.
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On Messrs. Sparshatt's stand, for example, there was an insen- ious entile truck mounted on a 31⁄2-ton Dennis chassis. This will accommodate 9 beasts, while, for carrying 50 sheep or pins, the ma chine can be converted into double-decker. For this purpose the upper floor is made in sections, which are permanently hinged to the body uides and secured in a vertical position until needed. A loading ramp is carried in two sec- tions hinged together between the floor of the body and the chassis frame, a pulley being employed to raise it to the upper deck level.
Benuty And Utility.
That a petrol filling station can at once be a thing of beauty and utility has been proved beyond dis- pute in the new station which now standa in what wan the forecourt of historie Lansdowno Houne in the very heart of the West End of London.
There, in a most artistic setting, the Hammond Pump concern has established Gallograph electrical- Iy-operated petrol pumps, oll pumps and air and water services on a site which is reputed to be worth something like £400,000 an
ucre.
A Difficult Trial,
We were able to witness a trial
fenture on trans-desert.
capacity,
min.
(h) Starting
Por-
J-Power Unit.
(a) Ignition ....
(b) Carburation .... 2.--Engine.
centage. 20.8 3.5
(a) Cyclinders and
pistons
10,1
Lay, shaft.
Secondary and timing
26
(c) Valvos
1.8
(d) Labrication
2.2
(e) Water circulation
2.2
(1) Crankshaft
7
(g) Not stated
5.5
1.0
3.-Transmission and Brakes.
G.5.
(b) Gearbox
1.9
(c) Couplings, Universal
Or
joints and propeller shafts
4.2
(d) Brakes
3
4.-Back Axla
(a) Axle shafts,
13.6
(b) Differential
.9
(c) Bevels and worms
1.0.
This
5.Front axle and
steering.
3.2
G.-Road wheels and sit-
spension ...
4.4
2.0
12.3
(a) Cluich
7-Lighting failures 8.-Accidents
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The long wheelbase of the Rockne "75" in oupplemented by an extra wide rear tread which not only accen- tuates the exterior proportions of the car but makes possible a wider rear seat than has been customary in cam of this price. The interiors are up- holstered and furnluked in the man- ner of costlier cars. The Rockne Six is manufactured Rockne Motora Corporation, a Studebaker subaldiary; with offices and factory in Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A.
Long, kw and aerodynamically streamlined is the Rockne Six "75" Live passenger, 4-door setina shown above. The powerful six cylin der motor developa 72 borsepower and assures a smooth, consistent high cruising speed. The unusual chawls length-114 inches-- relieves it of that condensed appearance which makes the low price of other inexpensive cars so evident. Convertible sedad, con vertible roaditer and coupe models also are available on the Rockne "75" chassis. Wire wheels are standard equipment, 19 are free wheeling and synchronized shifting.
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