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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MOTORING SUPPLEMENT.

B.S.A. Motor Cycles

Won a Team Prize Again

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THE INTERNATIONAL 6 DAYS' TRIAL

Aug, 15 to 20, 1927.-Lake District, England

Gold Medals

Awarded to the team of three ridors using B.S.A. 4.93. h.p. O.H.V. models, all having completed the course without losing a single mark. Another B.8.A, ridor of the Dutch team, mounted on a 4.93 h.p. Sporting side valve machine was also award- ed a Gold Medal

Gold Medals

Also awarded to a rider of B.S.A. 3.49 h.p. Q.H.V. motor cyolo combination' -the smallest powered edsicar to win a premier award as well as to a ridor of 980 motor cycle "combination.

Lead the Way on a B.S.A.

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SPECIALISES

IN

MAINTAINING THE BEST POWER

The Importance of Ignition and

Carburetion.

[By Israel Klein.] While proper valve action and full compression are essential to the production of full power in an

engine, as pointed out last week, thefr good can almost be nullified

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to maintaining the best of power.

Compression may be

perfect and valve action just right, but if the spark doesn't occur at the proper time power is lost. Tho apark must ignite the mixture at the peak of compression, when the piston has reached the top of its compression stroke and poises for the fraction of a moment before its downward sweep.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1927.

HOME MOTOR NOTES,

Cars, for 1928.

AFRICAN HILL

CLIMB:

"Chrysler's Victory.

Overheating of the engine in NEW MODELS AND NEW SCORE FIVE FIRSTS.

this way may break down the film of oll on the cylinder walls. Thus not only is power wasted, but the

If the mixture is too rich, on the other hand, the angine will choke up on low speeds, and at regular runs will overheat, will col- leet carbon and will in the end lose a great deal of power.

A rich mixture burns slowly, If the spark occurs before or and therefore leaves carbon be after the piston renches this point, hind in the cylinders. An accu- there is loss of compression and mulation of carbon there reduces of power. Therefore the spark the volume in the combustion must be perfectly timed to occur chambers, causes overheating or at just the right moment in each the engine and produces a knock cylinder.

especially on a hard pull.

Cup event, open to lady drivers only. Miss Cowie, In another "70" finished second to Harper in tho Chrysler Cup contest..

tho

Still another Chryalar."7()}*** figures prominently In hill climb, the reports in- dicate. This was. the first Chrysler #70___landed in the Transvaal, and like Mr. Harper's car throughout its entire history

has never had anything done to its machinery except to have carbon

removed. Driven by E. J. George, this car took third place in tho Saker Rose Bowl and the Chrysler Cup events. Mra. I. Millin, another maining place in the Chrysler galaxy of honours by finishing second to Miss Cowie in, the Crossley Cup mee and coming in fifth in the Chrysler Cup trials.

To cap this long array of Chrysler vietorica, Mr. Harper, Millin ran away with the honors Misa Cowie, Mr. George and Mrs. In the Class E trials for cars above 8,000 cubic centimeters, the classi- fication in which the Chrysler werd nasigned under the rules of the competition. Here they added to the Chrysler string for the day first, second, third and sixth places.

PRICES.

What Chrysler officinis regard as efficiency of the engine is impaired level are to bo cheaper still in the cars have won in foreign lands was being in many respects the most That cars on the lower-price signal triumph of the many their Proper carburetion for highest coming motoring year is evident scored in the 1927 Mulder's Drift by a faulty ignition system or im-power means feeding of the proper from the makers' programmes, hill climb of the Transvaal proper carburetion.

These are the other two essentials Proportion of fuel and air into the which are being announced almost Automobile Club, according to de- Chrysler entrant, captured the re-

engine.

daily. At last year's Motor Show tailed advices just received at the When the mixture is too lean finality seemed to have been reach- Detroit offices of the Chrysler Cor- that is, when there is not enough ed in the matter of the prices of poration. N fuel in proportion to air-the en- the cheaper cars, but the indications This hill climb ranks as the out- gine will mistre at high speeds now are that this year they are to standing meet among all South and at low idling speed.

cost less than ever, while their African automobile sporting x- appearance and perfomance are to tures, and the reports show that be still further enhanced. In this Chrysler cars fairly awept the respect the new Morris programme board, landing five first places, Is of considerable interest, not only three seconds, two thirde, two as an indication of the general fourths, one fifth and one sixth. trend of prices, but of the tendency Chrysler won every event in which, to give better value for the money. I they could enter. The Morris-Cowley two-seater, the Four of the five first prizes cheapest car of the Morris range, went to George Harper, whose which formerly was listed at £148, victories in last year's hill climb 10s., now costs only $142, 10s., had already brought him so close while the Morris-Cowley two-door to permanent possession of the saloon, which earned the distinc handsome trophies offered in these tion last year of being the lowest annual trials that this year he priced closed car on the market, was able to clinch his title to two Besides these hindrances to is now priced at £177. 10., instead of them. He now holds as his full power there may be a muffler of £195, 108. This forms a sub own. the magnificent Saker Rose clogged with soot and oil to prestantial reduction in the case of Bowl, offered for hill climbing com- vent free exhaust and create a back a model that already represented a petition among both professionals pressure on the pistons.

high level of efficiency at the price. and amateurs, as well, as the In respect of the cheap saloon, the Chrysler cup, donated for trials in makers have gone even further which only amateurs were eligible. than mere reduction of price, for Conditions required that these they have produced an entirely trophies must be won by the same now Cowley" saloon with a four- driver two years. in succession to door body which combines roomi- entitle him to claim them.. ness with graceful design, gives much better vision, and equipment which is exceptionally complete at a price of £185, or $10 less than last year's two-door model.

The breaker points of the timer must hit accurately and the spark of the gap must be the width thickness of a thin dime.

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Then there is inferior lubrica- tion, or neglect of lubrication, in movable parts away from the en- gine that create a hard pull and

In the case of pre-ignition, the gas ignites and explodes before the piston has reached the top of its stroke, thus foreing the piston against its natural movement and causing a metallic knock in the en-use gine.

In the case of a retarded spark, the mixture has been allowed to expand by the receding piston be fore explosion. It is possible then for the mixture still to be burning when the exhaust valve opens The result is an overheated engine.

PUNCTURES EX- PLAINED.

The reason rear tyres puncture more than the front tyres is be- cause the front tyres, in running over nails, glass, etc., place these articles in exactly the right angle to puncture the rear tyres.

MOTOR INSURANCE MOST ARE AMERICAN.

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THE B.M.W. TOURING MOTOR CYCLE

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WHICH WON THE ITALIAN TARGA FLORID RACE, 1927

con

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up more power than they should. The brakes may drag, the clutch may slip, or the tyres may be underinflated,

All these, or any one, may be enough of a drag on the engine to keep it from giving its best. Usu- ally two or more of these causes are at fault.

MOTOR CYCLE THRILLS.

New Models.

Harper's car this year was Chrysler "70" which had nearly 20,000 miles on its speedometer, and the reports from South Africa add the Interesting" information that apart from carbon removal it) has never needed mechanical) Two other new model's are in-attention of any kind. cluded in the Morris programme- In addition to winning the Saker namely, an 11.9 h.p. saloon and a Rose Bowl and the Chrysler Cup, tourer. They have been introduced Harper and his "70" this year took with a view to giving the greater first place in the Connock Cup comfort of the Morris-Oxford to event, open to amateurs only. The purchasers who do not wish their same "70" was driven by Miss N. running costs to exceed that of the Cowie to first place in the Crossley

Rider's 20-feet Fall. Cowley models. Both the tourer

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feet down a bank. He was

injured, and continued the run, his mount escaping serious dam age. The accident occurred when Hannan was making the descent from Bodesbeck, and was due to his machine slipping on--or rather off-the greasy track,

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The official score sheets record the entry of a large number of cars of both American and European make in the contests. While. Chrysler stands out as the leading name among the winners it la noticeable that in not & single ovent of the day was anything but an American car recorded in the first three places, and 'only one European entry was able to finish as far up as fourth.

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and the saloon have attractive lines, with roomy steel coachwork finish- possible to give further details of EDINBURGH CLUB

ed in cellulose in blue or maroon this model. The engine has four colour schemes, with unholstery cylinders, with a Treasury rating TRIAL.

to match. The saloon has a single of 8.9 h.p. It has a detachable pane screen, winding windows, and head, side valves, magneto Of the 24,589,219 automobiles

Numerous thrills, and a few complete interior fittings. The ignition, and 4 three-speed registered, in the world census of spills, were experienced by motor The front seats are adjustable on gear-box. The track is 3. ft. autos taken by the Department cyclists who took part in the two-both models. The 1928 Morris

ins.. and the of Commerce, 95 per cent of them days' autumn motor cycle trials, models show material improvements ft. B ins

The tourer model, organised by the Edinburgh and over, their "predecessors. Except will cost about £187. 10s., and the American made or structed in foreign branches

District Motor Club, which was on the cheapest two-seater Cowley, four-door fabric saloon with ad- American concerns.

held last month. The most automatic windscreen wipers are justable front seats about £205. spectacular, spill, which probably fitted to all cars, and adjustable Other detalls of the Stan- provided the greatest thrill, occur-seats are provided on all four- red when A. Hannan, on an Ariel, seater models. In some cases these models of the 14-28 h.p. car dard programme are two fell a distance of about twenty seats are so arranged that they which are to sell at £260 for the un be adjusted not only closer to but tourer and £325.as a fabric saloon. further from the controls. They Other models are the 14-32, with can also be varied for tilt to suit four-speed earbox, and two models drivers of differing stature. The of the six-cylinder Standard intro- Morris-Cowley four-seater, which duced last year. now costs £170, is greatly improved both as regards, appearance and comfort. Important reductions of The trial commenced when 29 price have also been made in the competitors-two of them riding case of the 14-28 h.p. Morris-Ox- sidecar machines set out from ford class, the four-seater of which Corstorphine for Ayr. The route now costs £225, as compared with was by way of Stirling, up Men- £240 last year. A choice of blue, strae Hill, thence along the main maroon, brown, or 'beige finish is road to Darvel, and on by Prest-given except in the case of the wick to Ayr. The roads were saloon landaulet, which can only be bad and the hills caused much had in brown. The tourer and trouble, that' at Darvel being and four-door saloon are finished responsible for the loss of many in cellulose, and in the case of the marks, Over Sunday the machines latter model the corners of the were locked up, and the return windows are now rounded off, whils journey commenced yesterday. a single-pane screen is used and a From Ayr the route was by way newtype adjustable front seat of New Cumnock, Moffat, Bodes- fitted. Improvements have also beck. Selkirk, Caddonfoot, and been made in the 15.9 hp, modela. along the main noad to Edinburgh. Chassis modifications in the case of The Timber Hill was one of the all Morris models have been of a worst that had to be climbed.minor nature. Brake drums havę į Owing to the recent storms, Cad-] been. stiffened to secure. greater don Lee Hill had to be cut out of silence of operation, a new design the route, the surface of the road of exhaust manifold giving on having been completely washed earier flow for the gasses is now. away in parta. During the fore- being fitted, and alterations have noon run yesterday A Pattison been made in the steel dash as- (Ariel) and J. C. Spiers (Enfeld)sembly to prevent drumming? came to grief. Pattison's machiné' skidded at speed on

An Austen Sixteen. a greasy stretch of road, and Spiers, hard General price reductions for behind, ran over his machine. existing models and the introduc- Neither was hurt, and Pattison tion of an entirely new light six- was able to continue, but Spiers's cylinder car to be rated at 16 h.p. machine was so badly damaged form the policy of the Austin that he had to retire. The two. Motor Co. for 1928. Both the combination competitors, J. B."Seven" and "Twelve" are now, Ireland (B.S.A.) and R. A. Fairley available with a fabric. saloon (Rudge) handled their machines body, and at their new prices of. over the roughest sections of the £135 and £265 (with screen) they road in a commendable manner.should make an ever-greater The weather was very unsettled, appeal, much rain falling along the route in the Austin range is in re- The great reduction yesterday:

spect of the 20 h.p. six-cylinder limousine or landaulet,' the new First Class R. MacGregor, price of which is £675, represent Raleigh; W. T. Tiffen, Velocette; ing a cut of £100. Full chasic de- J. M. Baxter, Dunelt; J. C. tails of the new light "Sixteen" &IC Edwards, Douglas; and P. W. Rot yet available, but it is to fol- de la Haye, B.S.A.

low the lines of the 20 hp. six- Second Class-A. MacColl, Nor-cylinder car which made its ap ton; J. M. N. Leslie, G.P.; J.-B. pearance for the first time Ireland BSA,

Olympia Iast year. The aim of Third Class. W. Sinclair, the makers. Is to provide a car of B.S.A.; R. MacGregor, Raleigh, A. medium power capable of refined Moir, Ariel; A. Pattison, Ariel; A. performance at a popular price Hannan, Ariel; M. C. Hufe, P. & M. which has been fixed at £365 for W. L. Jackson, Triumph; A. 3. the open five-seater and £395 for Deas, Ariel; R. A. Fairley, Rudge; the saloon model. The Austin and Hamilton, Rudge.

Motor Co. (Ltd.) hope to be able to Special Awards Best solo per berin delivery of the now model by formance R. MacGregor and W. T. March next. Reference has becu Tiffen (equal) Best Sidecar already mado in the column to the J. B. Ireland, Club Team Glas- now Standard light car to be intro gow Western Meritorious Aduced at Olympia, and it is now! Pattison.

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