1932-07-28 — Page 11

THURSDAY, JULY 28, 1932.

THE CHINA MAIL.

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SOVI BUNE

THE MOTORISTS PAGES

BRITISH SALES

Keeping An Eye On SHOW ACTIVITY. Foreign Car Designs

The New Car

Minor Troubles May Be Expected

WATCH FUEL BILL!

"ELIMINATING BODY NOISES DURING

RUNNING IN.

Representatives Get Past Difficulties,

London, July 8.

That British motor manufactur- ers and their representatives are not siting down under the difficulty of trading conditions to-day,”", {a} shown in many directions; a good example fa that of Messrs. Henlys.) The increase in turnover and "In 'the number of cars sold last December compared with the same month in 1930 was 60 per cent. In both cases. In January the respective per- centages of Increase were 574

Gain Favour In U.S.

All Steel Bodies Mounting In Popularity

SATISFYING THE DEMAND FOR QUIETNESS

4-CYLINDER MODELS..

6-CYLINDER MODELS

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and 92% in February 432 There is a distinct, trend toward European lines in many Ameri- and 60 per cent. in March can manufacturers are showing just a definite a trend toward many

per cent.; and

features of motor car construction developed in this country, accord-YOU ARE CORDIALLY IN- ing to O. Mueller, managing director of Pressed Steel Co., of Great Britain Ltd., who has been in America since the automobile shows.

Ten years ago it was possible normally accompanies the bedding 83.9 and 48.1 for a new car to give its owner down of the structure. As the car up to April 12 the increase in turn serious trouble in the first months ages body noises will become ob- over was 197 per cent compared to of ownership. To-day it is true to vious. Some of them will be due that of laat April, and the cor- the difference between one make slamming of doors, and the harder of cars sold was 100 per cent.

The average, increase in turnover and another should rather he- stating of rubber buffers 'designed to

for the five months. Is 88 per cent... ed in terms of excellence, and we prevent, panes of glass rattling.

CAN BE CURED

and that in the number of cars sold say that some cars are better than

The average price of others.

These may be intensified by en-79 per cent.

say that no bad cars are turned out; to sheer use, as exemplified by the responding increase in the number Mueller has spent a large part of his time with the officials of the 30228 OR TO CALL FOR

chambers.

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car

Edward G. Budd Manufacturing Co., of which Pressed Steel is the English affiliate.

"It is interesting to note the He said that the so-called “Sun- |

was very popular in comparison between European and shine Roof" American-cars," Mueller said. "It England but did not think this type) is equally interesting, however, to of roof would ever

make

his

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Nearly 26,000,000 Still Operate, However.

So (writes G.B. in the "Manches-gine vibration, and each rattle will cars sold during this period was ter Guardian) the man who buys be specially notice ible at a special £214, as against an average of 8213 a new Wehicle can dismiss from engine speed. Some of the rattles a year previous. ———-

much light might be termed a forty-five FEWER CARS ON ROAD his mind all anxieties about stop-will be generated with the pages on the road and the neces- stationary and the engine ticking (Continued from previous Column) see how countries on both sides of headway in this country, because it mile-per-hour headlight, the Bri sity for structural repairs. The over; others--and these the loud that hot, ally, smell which sur. the ocean have borrowed from one is particularly suited to the British tish, for comparison's sake, a first mechanical attention will cest-will only leap into action rounds steam-roller, he may guess another. I notice here, for example climate. Approximately 90 per cent. seventy-mile-per-hour headlight. I cur after about 3,000 miles, and when the engine is running fast on that the engine is being overdriven; how American cars are to-day em- of the production of the Pressed think our manufacturers could take The should instantly modify his driv-ploying the pointed radiator, origin- Steel company employs this type of something from the British in this will consist, merely of removing an indirect gear. carbon crusts from the combustion All of them can be cured and Ing methods" a little, and, if cir-ally a French design. The back roof, which is likened to the roll particular.”

make cumstances permit, he should let panel of to-day is more like English top desk in the manner in which Another feature which Mueller should be cured. If they

back panels and the trend toward at slides back. It is water-proof and noticed was the fact that the British His brakes will probably retain their appearance in the first month the engine cool right down. their pristine stopping power for the agent will usually tackle thein Similarly, the book of words will narrower cowis was probably taken noise-proof and is to-day standard pay considerably more attention to

the from France.

equipment on many English cars. the power to weight ratio of their

There were 781,178 fewer motor even longer period, and even free of charge. The same la true probably advise him to drain

On the other hand, European "The English motorist has certain motor car. Europeans get the same: then will demand nothing more of such common items as bad con- sump after 500 miles and again

have taken from advantages: Gover American results from their cars for less vehicles on the roads of America than a turn.or so of the master:adtacts at lamp sockets,which pre-after 1,000 miles. His thrifty soul manufacturers

year. justment; meticulous resetting of vent a side or tall lamp from res- will suggest a test of the oil level America such things as window re- brother." Mueller pointed out. "Eng money because they have a high last year.

Leaner pocket-books were prob- the with the dipper stick, and if the gulators; locks, handles and interior land, in my opinion, has the finest regard for superfluous weight, he the individual adjusters on each ponding to its switch until

Billably responsible for the fact that hub, with all four wheels jacked up, owner slaps it; or loose nuts at level is high he will simply hate the lights. And the all-steel body is roads in the world and motoring is said."

idea of pouring fifteen shillings-mounting in popularity abroad. The other."Mueller, point out. Eng. "Of course, I realise that Amer only 25,814,103 cars were registered can probably be deferred till the the back of the instrument. boards worth of nice green oil down the Englishman reverse his car. It must lish automobilist is particular in tean manufacturers are becoming end of the first geanon, or even or an orchestra of tiny squeaks

clean and polished at all many ways. As a result British more cognizant of the possibilities as compared with the 25,545,281 re- later. It does not follow that the from wings or fenders or the steel drains. Nevertheless, he should ac-lock first month or two will be free from fillers which tidy up the front of cept the apparent extravagance for times. It must be quiet and smooth manufacturers have provided many in weight-saving to-day and I begistered in 1930.

lieve they will eventually get around. Reports from the various States. trivial annoyances, but a little firma car or the thin sheet metal of two very sound reasons. The oil running. This demand for quite features which are lacking here.

in the sump of a new engine is apt neas has helped advance the all-steel Must Have Improvements. to the point where this subject is

show that American owners" paźd nesa on the owner's part will us-a radiator shell.

"For example, practically every given serious engineering study and Owners of new cars are apt to be to contain tiny metal particles rub- body." ually ensure their being remedied.

Inregistration A Keen Observer.

car abroad has a rear curtain which attention. The British have proven about 70,000,000 in by the agent who supplied the car. a little disdainful of the warnings bed off surfaces which have not

assumed the perfect contour..

Mueller, formerly served in an THE CARBURETTOR issued with the vehicle. They are

A. RISK

executive capacity with the Budd may be controlled from the driver's to their satisfaction that this land licence fees last year. Of the You couldn't sell a car in deserving of consideration and it is fees collected $40,000,000 went to They are, in fact, inseparable bidden, for example, to keep speed

Such particles may do no harm, Company before his advancement to England without this. from the running in of a new ma-low for at least 1,000 miles. They but if they succeed in passing the managing director of that com- British cars have better headlights fean motor car

Moreover, but a question of time before Amer- RE chine. and the manufacturer nordislike this proviso, for humanity mally expects the retailer to un-adores speed; and they rationalise filters or become embedded in, for pany's British affiliate about five than we have. The American head-the same." dertake them without charges. First their adventurous instinct by re-example, a soft aluminium alloy pis years ago. He has been a keen ob-

ton they may do real and foremost, it is probable that flecting that the factory testera un-Secondly, a sum may be full of oil Europe and his observations are the damago. server of things automotive in the carburettor will benefit by questionably drive new chassis and yet practically devoid of lubri- more Interesting because of his cant. If engine oli and water are familiarity with American cars and churned together they form an American automobile manufacturing emulsion Indistinguishable by ammethods. janpractised eye from fresh oil.

some small adjustments when the out, and that, anyhow, the engine engine has lost its virgin stiffness. is recorded in cold print to have If this attention is neglected the undergone a full power test on the fuel bill may be unnecessarily high bench before erection in its frame.

DRAINING THE SUMP and the starting-perhaps, less easy!

There is always a risk of, water

It may

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than the ideal, whilst the running All this is true enough; but the being present in the sump. may be unduly rough. An owner factory staff know that when an can perform this readjustment for engine smells' hot it, is not feeling leak from the cooling system. himself with the air of the car-easy and they open the throttle of third of the exhaust vapour con- burettor handbook, or if the factory a new power unit with discretionsists of water vapour, which may maintains a service of travelling and restraint. It is not possible to Penetrate into the sump past - inspectors the job will be done free damage a new engine by overdriv-fitting piston rings. These water {deposits become churned with the of charge at the inspector's first ing it so long as it does not get all by geared oil pumps and if an "More tiresome is the gradual crescatches the faintest symptom of emulsion forms in sufficient quan- cendo of petty body noises which

visit.

hot. But as soon as the new owner.

(Continued in next Column.)

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Įtities, one may even find that though all the machined steel parts inside an engine are filmed with green slims yet all of them are being at- tacked by rust.

... Many a well-Ätted, engine will show little, perceptible oil wastage

in 2,000 miles. The dipper: stiek may indicate that the sump is still | full to a good working level, But

the oil may have been converted In- to emulsion; if this has happened the engine will be wearing at a most dangerous rate and rust will have begun to attack vital parts."

INNER TUBES SA Therefore the sump should be drained after 500 miles, from de- |livery, and drained "afresh" every | 1,000 miles, irrespective of the dip- per stick readings. Moreover, any signs of internal water leaks should be dealt with promptly, and "eff- ciently; and If the piston rings evince a poor fit at the decarbonisa- tion periods. they should receive skilled attention. The life of a car should not be measured in taring of mileage or of months; it pivota

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