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HINTS

FOR THE

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

MOTORIST

ALBERT L. CLOUGH

PRESSURE FUEL-FEED.

Fooding the carburolor with switch, onergizing the electro- gasoline, by gravity, from an magnet windings, through a pair make-and-break contacts, elevated tank-either the main-of tank, located under the soat or on causes a vibratory movement of the dash or an auxiliary-tank un- der the hood, kopt filled by sue- tion from the rear located main tank, viz., the vacuum tank-has become so nearly universal that other metheds of supplying fuel to it have been almost forgotten.

THE AIR PRESSURE METHOD. Nevertheless, the pressure fuel- feed system, which was not un- common before the introduction!

the pump bellows, which results in the to-and-fro movement cor- responding to suction and delivery strokes of pump action. Pumping automatically stops, when the carburetor is full and the float valve closes, and ro-starts when the float-valve opens with falling fuel level.

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duced by lost motion in the uni- versal joints, due to wear from the differential-gours,

which

operato at high spood only when

a sharp curve is being negotiated.

WILLYS KNIGHT.

Representative Visits Hongkong.

If you have plenty of the right Mr. A. C. Aubry, Salos Repro- quality of lubricant in the rear-sentative of The John N. Willys Export Corporation of Toledo, Ohio, visited Hongkong from April 6th to 10th in the interest of Overland and Willys-Knight MD- or Cars. Hongkong and South China distributors of those pro- ducts are Gilman & Co., Ltd. of this city..

axla housing this noise presum ably signifies nothing serious and quito likely it will become less noticeable, as the gears of this relatively new car, wear in.

A ROARING NOISE.

The Overland Whippot since its Question. At speeds above 24

introduction in Hongkong soveral m.p.b. my car makes a pro- months ago by Gilman & Co. has a dofinite position in the nounced roaring noise and vibra- won tion, which seam to come from South China motor trade and it is anticipated that the coming apa- away up forward. Factory roson will find a greatly increased presentatives of this make have number of those popular light vainly sought the cause of it. cars in use hero. Can you suggest anything?

Answer: There is not much hope that we can locate this noise by "absent treatment" when others have been unsuccessful, on the ground, but we suggest that you try running the car with the

This method of fuel feed can be of the vacuum system, is still in installed upon all battery-equip-fanboit entirely removed, long use, embodying an engine driven ped cars. Among advantages air-pump, which maintains a com-claimed for it are: Uniform head stant air-pressure upon the gasos of gasoline at carburetor at all line in the main tank, thus forcing it up to the carburetor as required.

DIRECT PUMP FEED.

times, attainment of normal fuel level before engine is cranked and elimination of "fire risk due to presence of stored fuel under the hood.

CLICKING AND RUMBLING NOISES.

There has recently beenbrought out a distinctly different method of pressure gasolino.feed or more

Question.-Whon I engage the properly, a pump food system, dosigned to raise fuel from the clutch of my car suddenly and roar tank to the carburetor and when the brakes are applied viol- to pump it direct into the carbure-ently, I hear a sharp click, which tor, under suitably regulated pres- súre. There is no auxiliary tank and no storage of fuel under the hood, nor is gravity relied upon in any way. „ AN ELECTRICALLY DRIVEN GASOLINE

4

PUMP.

bellows

seems to come from the rear ond. Furthermore, when a corner is being turned sharply ut moderate speed there is a rumbling sound like maristes rolling on a floor What are the probalilo" causes of these noises?

Answer: In all probability the

somewhat

Mr. Aubry pointer out, that while the Whippet has gained a wide popularity in the Orient generally, it is particularly ad- apted to Hongkong and South China conditions, due to its light weight, and fuel economy, with now standards of power and flex- enough to see whether there is ibility for light cars. While patrol a difference of inclination among with physical and traffic condi any difference. A loose fan blado, consumption varies the blades or some lack of bal- tions, the Overland Whippet is ance, sometimes causes a roaring aid to maintain a world avorago sound. Some internal part of the of 35 miles per Imperial gallon, muffler, in a loose condition, is according to statisties now avail- common cause of roars. Are you ablo, without any sacrifice of sure that there is no part of the direct gear pulling ability, an im car, which is loose enough so that portant factor in hilly districts. it is free to shake, in resonance The Whippet is equipped with with engino vibration? You bet fully onclused mechanical four- ter inspect all sheet metal or wheel brakes, adding a factor of other relatively light parts and safety not present in light cars of see that there is no possibility of previon (designs. anything of this kind.

BUS PREACHES SAFETY.

A New York coach company The force-feed unit is a com- eleking sound results from a pact, electro-magnetically operat-light rotational slip of one or operates a "safety" bus along its cd impulse-pump, qf

hoth of the rear wheels on their route. The bus is painted a type, connectable into the gaso-axle-onds and this should be re-brilliant green and white and is line draftline at any point, with mediable by a secure tightening decorated with safety moltos. On dolivary direct to the carburetor of the wheels on their tapers, by the front, near the top, are the luminated wards, Bound for Carrent from the battery, thrown drawing up on the axle nuts.

Safety, on and off with the ignition Occasionally, too, a click is pro-

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ALEX. ROSS Co. (China), Ltd.

BANK OF CHINA BUILDING, HONGKONG.

In addition to the Whippot Willys-Overland Co. have rocent- ly released an entirely new model Willys-Knight, superceding the four-cylindered Willye-Knight which has long been popular in Hongkong. The now Model 70 Willys-Knight is of 6-cylinder, sleeve valve construction, with balanced crankshaft hold in seven main bearings, as opposed to the five bearing crank-shaft principle employed in older types of design.

The new Willys-Knight, ac- cording to Mr. Aubry, posaossES features of smoothness, power, speed and general stamina novor before available in this price class,' and it is to be expected that Hongkong mictorists will be keon- ly interested in the new Willys- Knight models soon to be received by Gilman & £^»

Emphasising the importance of local service station facilities, Mr. Aubry stated that Gilman & Co. maintain a comprehensive stock of essential spare parts and' are ideally equipped through gar- nge facilities in Kowloon to ren- dor prompt and efficient service facilities to local owners. Stocke of Whippat 4 and 6 cylinder cars and of Willys-Knight six cylin- der models are to arrive here at an early date.

HIGH THEFT INSURANCE.

The new auto theft insurance rates which have gone into effect in Chicago are from 10 to 50 per cent higher than those of the previous year. Insurance officials say that the new rates are due to motorists' carelessness in failing to take proper measures to pre- vent thefts.

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