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THE CHINA MAIL, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1948. ***

Two new Rover engines......

7. Ном пере How mulinder head derun,

showing the compert high-frimney

bation prewend gezernua emaling provision,

thin

new Rover

I programme, a number of

important mechanical ad. vances are concentrated in a simplified range of high quality models: indepen dent front-wheel suspension; a redesigned chassis; and a completely

engine design--the secret performance lying in the

NEW

of its

special cylinder-head con-

struction. An example of advanced thought in automobile

engineering, trat

4 results have shown

improvement in power and economy.

remarkable

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& CO., LTD.

ROVER

Que of Britain's Fine Cars—now made finer!

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RAPID REPAIR SERVICE FOR

HUMBER. HILLMAN SUNBEAM - TALBOT COMMER & KARRIER

GILMANS

'132 Nathan Road, Kowloon

Phone 58816 a

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MADE IN BRITAIN......

MOTORING NEWS AND

AND VIEWS

Keen Economy Required Australian

On "Standard" Ration

the automatio advance mechan. lem is working. Where a fuel pump

Is Atted pressure re- check its working

Fee that the alow gularly and running mixture screw is proper- ly ndjusted.

With the advent of the "standard" ration at home the need for the greatest possible economy in the use of petrol becomps paramount and the following hints which have just been received by the Hong Kong Automobile Association from the A.A. at home will prove valuable slowest possible idling. Examine to those contemplating a "motoring leave”. the choke or starting device and Much can be done by the driver to "stretch" these that it frees properly.

air cleaner element (when fitted)

Adjust the throttle stop to give

An

the manufac-

official allowance, for it is not generally re-should be clean and jeta net os cognised that by driving technique alone fuel recommended by consumption for a 10 h.p. car can vary as much as from 22 to 40 miles per gallon.

Speed is one of the most im- Arrange with your repairers to portant fuctors. Generally A check that all cylinders have stendy 30 to 35 m.p.h, is the most good and equ il cojópressions, en- economical. Vortations of speed sure that valve tappet clearances are wasteful and should be as

are correct. He should inspect gradual as possible, particularly sparking plugs to see they are ön deceleration, 10% release of the accelerator at high road speed an excessive quantity

on sudden

of rich mixture is drawn from Drivers' Musts

the carburettor

Sustained igh speed, L.c. 50 in.p.h. and over, rapidly increases the rate of consumption, whilst violent accelerathi-, tur ex» ample, to bent the "other fellow" from traffic lights-Is even more wasteful.

On nederde Krudlends it - 1 better to maintah a steady speed

to change on top th

Into a lower

engine gear-unless the labours. It a change is needed use the minimum throttle open- Ing that enables the climb to be mude confortably with the en- gine under as light a lond us pos- sible. Ayorl re-starting 01 severe gradients.

Take advantage of descente by coasting in neutral, but not with the clutch held out.

On

en.

long hili switch off the gine, but remember you must then rely entirely on the braken for retardation or in an emer. geney and keep the speed well

the control. Use under

free wheel, when fitted, when the warning a to brakes ap- Jame pllar. Soft tyres cause considerable, ding which absorbs engine pow- checking er. Be meticulous in and correcting preasures.

Another important thing to watch is upper cylinder lubricant. This is beneficial in that it keeps the engine free, facilitates stort- ing from rold

provides and lubrication for the velve guides. I also shows up leaks in the fuel system.

Maintenance

To get the most out of your car it is essential that you should have it maintained in good order{ at all times.

DESIGNED FOR THE WORLD

turera.

General Service

be

Wheel alignments must checked and hubs properly grens- ed. Brakes, when "off," should not rub.

Grease an:l service the

car

Bro

Mass-Product

The first motorcar to go în- to mase production in Aus- tralla is expected to be on salo to the pubile towards tho

and of 1943.

Machinse and plant have bson installed at the Fisher- men's Bond, Melbourne, face tory of General Motors, and, prototype cars are now being teated.

and do- Original design velopment was tarried out at the General Motors Detroit headquarters, and the equip- ment was transferred to Aus- tralia in 1946.

Push-Button Motoring

generally and ensure Ibat the correct grades of lubricunts

Britain's Arst push-button car in the engine, gembox and rear has arrived, Simply by touching axle.

In switch near the driver's knee Distinct from economy in ac- on the latest Austin model-the funt fuel consumption are causes 00-m.p.h. Atlantic, announced

And Must Nots of fuai wastage which enn be yesterday by Mr. L.P. Lord--the

1

DO.....

...drive at a steady pace

nvold unnecessarily vlo Jent acceleration and

deceleration and excem. sive use of the inter- mediate gears

for

...keep well within the medium apead range fito particular vehicle concerned ...alow down le good time

when stopping ...switch off the engine when the car has stop- ped and, whenever pos allo, at traffic lights

that the Ignition ...*co

Uming is

correct and that the clow running la adjusted to the slowest possible DEB ...see

that the engine la kept at an economical temperature. Some mo- dern engines are inclin- ed to over-cool. Partial blanking off of the re- diator on cold mornings asalsts rapid warming up.

DON'T.....

... use the choke unneces

Barlly

engine

...FRCO

the

neutral .keep "blipping" the ac

celerator

ut

...overload the vehicle

:.forget to turn off the tap where one la

petrol filted

...spil patrol when filing

the tank

...press the accelerator

when switching off forget to get the ignition levar...(when fitted in the fully advanced post- tion where the angina toad permits.

clean and that the gaps are cur reet. If the present set of plugs has been in use for more than 10,000 miles, new ones should be fitted.

aptly termed "e leaky top" canvas hood 1 made to rise or They are: the lealing tap itself; fold automatically.

on n leaking drain phig and seams in The switch sla snugly the fuel lank; defective pump little shelf In the door on the diaphragm punctured carburet driver's side of the Atlantic, 6in. tor flant; cureless Aling and un- from the floor 1 shares 1

nicho necessary idling.

with two other buttons which control robot Winding- mechanism operating the dows.

Service In The States

win-

There have been Bhitish cars before with push-button gadgets, but the Atlantic is the first model to go into standard productiun with these features.

In a recent issue of "The

A 'Convertible' Motor" the correspondence col-

The Atlantic is aimed straight That umn had a story of servicing at the American market. AS it is States.

done in the United is why it has not been given a "county" name like the earlier

HM

"I had a lesson in super ser- Devon and Dorset or the new 16 vice recently," vites the corres-h.p. Hampshire (also announced pondent ( Drish Army officer), vesterday). "when the

It is also the reason they cull ol entine

my

Atlantic "convertible" Chevrolet was overhauled in one the day. I took my car to the main "drop-head coupe" to you-and Chevrolet dealer in Washington, have fitted such features D.C.. at 8.30 a.m. and drove flashing-light turning signals In-

at 7 pm.

stead of British-style trafficalprs. away

The Atlantic goes into produc- Before long it will tion shortly.

the stream of A40.3 valve be joining springs, valve seals recut and all that for months past has been valves reground, shims removed heading across the occan to earn from all bearings, rockers reface dollars. ed, oil pump and carburetter re- conditioned, new points fitted to

"The work done on the car was as follows new wings, new exhaust velves,

new

the distributor, all oil ways and fuel lines fished out.

"The total cost for parts and labour was US87,50."

Breakdown Scheme

The Old '16'

They don't call it by Austin factory-simply the A00. In the now Austin style. (That figuce does not relate to the car's speed but jo the horse-power It de- velops at maximum revs.) Actual-

17-h.p. ly the Atlantic a under the old R.A.C. rating. From another source comes the The four-cylinder, over-heud- news of 20 emergency break-valve engine is the same as that down scheme introduced into used by the Austin 10 (going vu! New York to reduce congestion of production in a year or so), been on 'busy highways.

but the cylinders have

-

car

· Motorists whose care have borod out to give a bigger capa- broken down inerely dial Mur: elty and twin carburetters arc rayhill 7-2214 on the nearest used. telephone and an operator then gets in touch with the nearest дагада and arranges for the necessary prie or assistance to box be sent out,

Easy Change

There are a four-speed gear- with # steering-column change lever, independent coil Any garage which fails to send springing for the faont wheels, out immediate first-aid, on re- and the instruments Include a quest, le removed from the elty rev-counter. Ignition timing should balist. The cost of the service is checked and a watch kept that cuntrolled.

"STANDARD" RATION

From June 1, 1948 the "standard" fuel allowance at home for a period of six months lat

Private Care up to h.p. (or up to 1,100 0.0.3, 18 gallona: 10 to 13 h.p. (1,101 to 1,500 cc.) 22 14 to 10 h.p. (1,801 to 2,400 cc.) 29; 20 hip, and ever (over 2,400 cc.) 31.

Motor Cycles up to 250 o... 9 gallons: over 260 c.c. 13. The motorist from overseas taking a car home with him or buying a car at home will receive an allowance sufficient, for 1,000 miles for the first month, and for 300 miles in the two following months, a total of 1,600 miles.

In addition he will receive a special, allowance to cover to - his ultimate the trip framt the part of die-embarkation destination and back to the port of embarkation, or, if he buy a car at home, from the place of delivery of the car to his ultimate destination and thence to the part of ambarka-

tion.

List price of the Atlantic- turned out in red, cream, blue, or green-ls

purchase £746, and tax amounts to another £207 13. ild.

The new four-cylinder, four- #peed, four-door Hampshire (A70) costs £475, plus £132 13s. lid. tax, The bonnet and general styling resemble that of the smaller A40.

THE SMITHS ARE ENJOYING HOME LEAVE

IN THEIR OWN CAR!

AND SO CAN YOU=

FOR HOME DELIVERY OF HUMBER-HILLMAN

SUNBEAM TALBOT

CARS

Consult

GILMAN & COMPANY

LIMITED

MOTOR DEPARTMENT 132 Nathan Rd. Telephone 56789-58800

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HEW 1948

DODGE

TRUCKS

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better than ever.

Basier to handle. Wider front axle tread, 'shorter wheelbase with .`full-sizó bodlos, and new cross-sipering make sharper turos possible. Besier to service. Side-opening hood and more room between -englue and body help to speed up servicing.

Basler to ride. Wider cab soatl Adjustable sehts of spring and air Cushion comtrmetlout “p

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·WAY 1940 DODGE TRUCKS' PARE BETTER THAN EVER-

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·located controls. Largar eloteh and brake pedal pada

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