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THE CHINA MAIL.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1931.

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FRIVOLOUS.

Case Which Should Not Have Been Brought

two motor.

A collision between cars in the vicinity of the locality which is commonly known as the "antal club" on the early morning of December 25, was the subject of a charge against a European named A. G. Little in the Fourth Mogis- trate's Court, Singapore, on Jani ary 28.

CLUTCH RIDING.

Faults That Develop.

car-

Apart from ignition and burettor troubles, one of the motorist's most frequent sources of difficulty lies in the clutch. Most clutch troubles are due either to the adjustment of the springs, the con- ditions of the friction surfaces, ar to worn thrust collars, and all of these are aggravated by the hubit of allowing the foot to reat on the clutch while driving. Few

In the course of the hearing it motorists appreciate the far-reach- ing effects and damage that may be transpired that Inspector Far-caused by the habit, but when it is quharson, who visited the scene stated that fully 50 percent. of after the collision, told Mr. Gowan, clutch and transmission troubles a probationary A.S.P. attached to arise from this source the costliness of "clutch riding" may be brought the Pollee Depot, that it was his home. The clutch of an automobile fault and at the same time told Mr

is a unit intended for a definite Little that if he wanted he could purpose to disconnect the power get a summons issued against Mr. unit from the transmission system at the will of the driver, thus en- Gowan.

abling gear changes to be made, and then to take up the drive in a pro- So that every

After hearing the evidence, Mr. W. H. Whitton discharged and acgressive manner. quitted the defendant, remarking driver, no matter how modest his that the prosecution should never experience, may readily understand the advantages of correct use and have been brought against him and the dangers of abuse of the clich that such cases caused inconveni-its function will be described. ence to busy people who had to There are two types of clutch in leave their work and engage counpopular use in present-day cars, the The del for their defence.

plate and the multiple disc. Mr. R. L. Eber appeared for the pinte clutch is usually in the form defence.

of a single large disc of metal at- In la evidence Mr. Gowan said tached to the secondary shaft of he was driving out on to Beach the gearbox and fitting In between Road from the sea end of Middle another disc and the flywheel, be- Road. He did not see the other car tween which it is free to revolve but suddenly felt the impact. He when the clutch pedal is depressed. was with two other police officers This disc is faced on both sides He was only driving at between with fabric lining. The multiple five and ten miles an hour at the disc, is similarly constructed to the;

clutch in time of the collision.

single plate

respect to but is smaller, "Never Intended to Take Action."driving principles,

Cross-examined by Mr. Eber and contains a greater number of

both driving and driven members. witness said that he was not re-

These clutches are sometimes de- sponsible for the prosecution. He signed as dry clutches-that is, the definitely did not see the other car alternate faces are lined with fabric and never intended to take action.

Others,

The papers were sent to the C.P.O., and need no lubrication. with the result that the prosecution in which a light lubricating oil s was launched. Witness admitted nsed, are built up of alternate lay- that Inspector Farquharson came urs of steel discs and disce to which on the scene-and examined the road are fitted cork inserte. and the cars and told him that he was to blame.

The re-

quisite pressure to ensure contact of the surfaces of these plates is

obtained by the use of a number of small springs, the adjustment of which may be readily altered. Pre- sent-day clutches are so constructed

Inspector Farquharson, giving evidence, produced a sketch plan of the scene and gave measurements,

In reply to Mr. Eber he said that he pointed to Mr. Gowan and told as to sustain a considerable amount of rough and unskilled operation," him that his car was in the wrong but the application of

a Httle He also told Mr. Little that he could take out a summons against thought and care when driving the Mr. Gowan. The investigatior car will ensure very much amoother papera were sent to the C.P.O. and operation, and will considerably instructions were given for a sum-lengthen the life of the whole trans-

mission system. mons to be issued against Mr. Little,

His Worship acquitted the a cured without calling on the de- fence.

SPEEDOMETER CABLE.

It must be apparent that, with a fierce clutch, not only is the get- away of the car irregular and snatchy, but the gearbox, universal joints, differential, axles, and, in fact, the whole transmission sys- tem and tyres are subject to a very much greater strain than if the E.G.C.-Does

were functioning the speedometer cluter-unit cable of the Morris-Cowley car re-normally. quire grease or oil About how With these facts known, it is much would you recommend put hard to understand why such a ting, in, and how often? Do you great number of drivers persist in This should think it placca any undue strain on slipping the clutch.

the clutch of s car if one lets the never be done in any circumstances. clutch out and puts the gear lever Should the car begin to stall, the into. neutral when, travelling at next lower gear should be engaged. about 20 to 25 miles per hour, such In fact, the clutch should be either or "out" at al! as one might do before pulling up? completely "in" The small wire grounding the times. shunt terminat, of my car has ap- In traffe driving, when held up peared to burn off twice during the for a few moments in a traffic jam last 100 milos. What le the cause the clutch should not be held out, of this, and how can it be prevent- but the gears should be placed in cd7

the neutral position and the clutch By taking a Tranemlesion oll should be used let right in again.

to lubricata the cable and the little extra trouble the clutch - knuckle at the bottom. One shot sombly should remain in perfect from the gun

every 500 miles order for an indefinite period, but should be sufficient. Providing the slovenly and careless methods, such clutch is let back to its normal as holding the clutch naif out in position after the disengaging of traffic, slipping it on hills, and keep- the gearshift no harm can come to ing pressure on the pedal while the car. Everything is running driving, will surely develop into clutch and transmission trouble, without load, and in driving this manner one is free-wheeling with a corresponding increase in re- the car in much the same fashion pair bills.

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as is being used on many. English Frequently a driver will find that and some American cars today. fils gears are becoming hardor and Failure to bring the elutch back harder to engage, so that clean en-

to normal would, however, cause a gages are almost unknown. This

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BUYERS GUIDE

MOTOR CARS.

ARMSTRONG SIDDELEY.-Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's

Road. Tel. 24759.

BUICK-The_Dragon Motor Car Co., Ltd., 33,-Wong Nei Chung

Road, Happy Valley. Tel. 30228.

CADILLAC.-Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road. Tel. 24759. CHEVROLET.-Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road. Tel.

21769.

FIAT MOTOR CAR-A Gooke & Co., Chins Bldg., 7th floor.

Tel. 22221.

MARQUETTE-The Dragon Motor Car Co., Ltd., 33, Wong Nei

Chung Road, Happy Valley. Tel. 30228. MORRIS-Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road. Tel. 24759. OLDSMOBILE.-The Dragon Motor Car Co., Ltd., 33, Wong Nel

Chung Road, Happy Valley. Tel. 30228. ROLLS-ROYCE. Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road.

24759.

Tel.

Tel: STUDEBAKER Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road.

24759. WILLYS-KNIGHT & WHIPPET MOTOR CARS.-Gilman & Co.,

Lid., 42, Des Voeux Rd. C. Tel. 28011.

OUTBOARD MOTORS.-Rudolf Wolff & Kew, 54 Queen's Road

C. Tel. 22179,

MOTOR TRUCKS AND TRACTORS. CHEVROLET.-Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road.

24759.

Tel.

G.M.C.-The Dragon Motor Car Cu., Ltd., 33, Wong Nei Chung

Chung Road, Happy Valley. Tel. 80228. DODGE-South China Motor Car Co., 33, Des Voeux Road. C.

Tel. 25844.

MORRIS.-Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road. Tel. 24759. STUDEBAKER-Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road.

Tel.

24759. WILLYS-KNIGHT & WHIPPET TRUCKS.-Gilman & Co., Ltd.,

4a, Des Voeux Road C. Tel. 28011.

MOTOR CYCLES.

B.S.A. The Sincere Co., Ltd., Des Voeux Road. Tel. 27767. NORTON. The Sincere Co., Ltd.. Des Voeux Road C. Tel.

27767.

MOTOR OILS.

GARGOYLE MOBILOIL-Vacuum Oil Company, King's Bldg. SHELL-Asiatic Petroleum Co., (S.C.), Ltd., Aalatic Bldg.

TYRES AND ACCESSORIES. ACCESSORIES-Hongkong Hotel, Garage, Bueen's Road

24759. ACCESSORIE.The Duro Motor Co., Nathan Road, Kowloon,

Tel. 56253.

Tel

FISK TYRES-Gilman & Co., Ltd., 4a, Des Voeux Rd, C. Tel.

28011...

INDIA TYRES-W. R. Loxley Co., York Bldgs. Tel. 22285. MICHELIN TYRES.-A. Gocke & Co., China Bldg., 7th floor.

Tel. 22221,

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C. Tel. 28011,

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Early Morning Starting,

A number of motorists blame the

way, engaging gears when starting off

facings can, how-ways due to the lubricant in the

lot of wear on the clutch throw-in almost every case, will be due to of warning now as to the remedy. out collar, and should be avoided, the driven member of the clutch Mechanical wear, apart from throw- Apparently there is a loose con- continuing to spin after the peda out adjustments, can of course, be clutch assembly for difficulty in naction in the charging circuit has been depressed. The reason le rectified in the generator to build up bethat the plate faces do not properly the replacement of the parts. in the morning. This is nearly al yond its usual limits. This should separate, and aro rubbing slightly, Clutching

be restored to their gear-box being thick and tacky. be corrected promptly, as it will caused nearly always by wear on the ever,

Provision for original condition by the following preventing the gears from sliding have a damaging effect on the clutch throwout. windings of the generator. Chock adjustment of the throw-out is method: Should the facings be of freely along the shafts.

■ beavy. cloggy all connections, particularly those made on nearly all cars, and as soon raybestos or any other friction lin- no need to use on the ammeter, battery, and as the trouble is manifest it should ing, they should be well washed lubricant in the gear-box of a pre Gears Bre cut to that be corrected. One thing in cer with petrol to remove all traces of sent-day car. generator, and make sure they are all tight. A loose con- tain, however that, whatever type grease and other foreign matter, very flae limits of precision, and nection is sometimes indicated by the clutéh may be, these troubles When they are thoroughly dry a nowadays the thinner the oil paed, an increased brightness of the are always hurried along by the little kerosene will restore sweet within reason the greater will bp.

A word action and freedom, Lights when the engine is running, driver riding the clutch."

efficiency of the system.

There is