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ENGLISH MOTOR CARS WHY NOT SUITED TO COLONIAL MARKETS
MECHANICAL DETAILS.
Engines built, generally, of good material but obviously assembled of various makers parts. Finish, usually, better than American Motors. Average English engine not as flexible as American, easier affected by climate and adjust- ments, if necessary, difficult to make. Accessibility evident- ly not considered.
Many English Makers use Belt Drive for Generators, this is never satisfactory particularly out last.
Radiators all too small and engines invariably run too hot. Larger radiators and better water jacket design required. Average English Car has four speeds ahead. Native driver can handle three easier and better.
Rear axles usually appear to be carelessly assembled
and are noisy.
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ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT. (LIGHTING & STARTING). English Electrical Equipment usually very badly design- As usual good materials used.
Self-Starters usually badly mounted on chassis, i.e.,
which in time causes starter pinion to engage ring
not rigid, gear incorrectly.
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Starter Switobes no standardisation of position or mode of operation e.g., Napier, Angus-Sanderson, Crossley, Standard, Austin.
Automatic Cut-Outs supplied, but manufacturers evident- ly have no faith in them, as they invariably supply charging switches native driver forgets to close switch.
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Generatore maximum output at high speeds minimum at Average American Car reaches maximum charging rate at 20/25 m.p.h.
low.
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Batteries - no standardisation whatever one maker
One uses celluloid cells, another hard rubber, and so on. maker fits battery on running board another under tonneau floor
Americans uge 6 boards etc., 12 volt systems generally used. usually, hence difficulty in getting bulbs and fuses,
IGNITION SYSTEMS
Fairly good except for careless timing in assembly.
BODY IESIGN
Except for high priced class, English bodies leave much
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