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MOTORING

SUPPLEMENT

OF

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. SATURDAY, 11th FEBRUARY, 1928.

·Being The Oficial Organ of

THE HONGKONG AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION.

CURRENT

COMMENT

Mechanical Detalls.

Careless Parking.

There have been several justifi-

The now buses present a smart able cumplaints lately regarding and efficient appearance. They are The caressness with which some tied with four cylinder engines, drivers park their curs in the developing 36 B... at 2,000 re- Bimited spaces available in the volutions per minute. Consump- contre of the town. Undoubtedly, tion of gasoline works out at ap- the worse offenders ape the drivers proximately 18 miles to the gallon of public hire vehicles, but oned they are capable of travelling would imagine that in view of the for a distance of about 800 miles growing number of such cars and on a gallon of oil. The electrical the fact that there is scarcely room systém is capable of illuminating enough for them all, there would the interlor lamps as well as sup- Bo extra care taken by those in plying all the current needed for charge of them. Lots of room is the efficient working of the wasted owing to careless parking electrical instruments. The total and, on Tuesday afternoon, there gross weight of one of these buses was one flagrant offender to e is 3 tons 19 ewts. They are fitted at the end of the uk in with pneumatic tyres specially de- Chater Road, near to the Queen signed for passenger service, thus Victorin monument. Not only had ensuring the muximum comfort,{ this driver failed to park in close, | When tests are carried out, the per- but he had also parked so badly outformance of this type of bus will of alignment that one side of be watched with interest, especially Chater Road was badly obstructed in view of the fact that another by the bonnet of his car. With so three are due to arrive in Hongkong

inny cars parking in town there next month. ought to be a trained constable specially detailed to patrol the ranks and keep drivers up to scratch in this matter.

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Parking at Kowloon.

The question of parking accom- modation on the Kowloon side of A New Two Stroke.

the Star Ferry is becoming more The two-stroke engine for light-and more acute as time passes and weight motor cycles has enjoyed a popularity that has never waned, many new machines are being put on the roads. Especially is this

to this

and every now and again a striking want becoming felt by motor car new model comes on the market to owners who at present purk their call particular attention

cars at the aljelter outside the "fool proof" engine. We note that funghong and Kowloon Godowns Sincero's have just received a wall. Between office hours turs sample of the new Excelsior light are seen parked there for the whole weight cycle a 24 h.p, two-stroke length of the shelter 'and beyond, that has attracted wide attention sometimes reaching from the Go- amongst cyclists at Bome The down entrance nearly to Canton machine, is sturdily built-n worthy Road. The entrance to the go- example of the supreningy of Bri-downs is not always clear of these tish manufacture--and should more vehicles. We would suggest that than ordinarily interest, any would-

a suitable parking ground be pro- be motor cyclist..

vided. It should be possible for the

A Weymann Saloon.

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TANKS IN ACTION AGAINST THE SNOW.

Tanks were recently used from Bulford Camp for conveying mails to and from Sallsbury. Photo shows a tank, carrying post office malls, forclug its way through the snow on the

main Salisbury Road.

MOTOR CYCLE TRIAL.

Details of Reliability Test."

TEAMS CAN ENTER.

SILENCING - OF

CYCLES. MOTOR

Issue of Efficiency

also enter the trial and special entry forms are available for this, To form a team it is merely neces-i sary for one intending competitori to find two others willing to com- pete as a team. In the trial they will compete as both individuals. and also as a team. No restric-Certificated by the A.A. ciona are plaeed on, the 'make or horsepower of the machines -rid- Arrangements have been den by the team competitors. The eluded between the Automobile award in this class will go to the Association and the British Cycle team which comes out of the land Motor Cyle Manufacturers and Traders Union Limited, whereby trial with the best performance.

con-

the Automobile Association has

I will be seen, therefore, that inaugurated a scheme for certify-

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A GOOD ASSORTMENT OF SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES IN STOCK.

Change Oil Every 1,000 Miles.

Reason No. 3-Dust.

In connexion with the motor Government to arrange such accom-eyele Rellability Trial which a The Fiat agents in Hongkongmodation on the spare ground ap- being organised by the Motor have just received one of the posite the Water Police Station. Cycle Section of the Hongkong it is possible for a competitor to ing the methods of silencing motor famous "509" curs, fitted with a The present situation is unsatis-Volunteer Defence Corps it is an win one of the individual awards cycles,

and and also to be in a team which

The efficiency of the silencing Weymann saloon body, exactly lactory and some improvement is nounced that entry forms

avercrowling rules have now

device will in every been prepared qualifies for a team award.

case be the aimilar

that which

haa needed. To allow Jately bren

a thorough test and uil the rage on a certain portion of a roadway and may be had by those intend The work of the organisers will subject of in Paris and other Con- scenis absurd when there is ample ing to participate in the triai be simplified if, when individual subsequent certification by a panel tinental capitals. The saloon body, spare" ground which, if utilised, from the Honorary Secretary. Mr. which is of fabric manufacture, is would be suitable for the parking II. G. Swinburne, c/o S. C. f. Post, competitors decide on the compost- of engineers appointed by the There is evidence that the trial tion, of a team, only one team Automobile Association. Certifi most elegant and luxurious, with of a large number of cars without

incon-is keenly awaited and signs that entry be sent in giving the names cates of efficiency will then be is- adjustable driving seat and all the causing interior refinements associated with renience

current models of motor cycles, to anyone. Some con- the event will be excellently sup- of all three entrants competing as sued by the A, A, in respect of which the manufacturers submit saloon styles. The mounting is sideration in respect of this matterported. The. low, thus giving a comfortable would be greatly appreciated by mapped out and is now being 'The trial will probably be split to the Association for examine- riding balance. The car in well motorists generally and we pass investigated. It will be eighty or up into four laps, the third finish- tion. worth an faspection by all mutorials, the suggestion on to the authorities, ninety miles long, but as explaining at Statue Square. After that

ed last week this will include competitors will have a fourth and This step has been initiated by. New Type Buses,

considerable stretches of the or- last tap to cover. It is expected the Automobile Association, not

Air is laden with dust-and your motorcar engine breathes air. Three of the six new Dennis

dinary motor ronds.

tant times will be so arranged that only for the protection of motor The engine fan constantly sucks dust-laden air through the radiater, motor buses, ordered by the hai Traffic arrangements for the The start will be from the competitors will have to cover the cyclists against unjustifiable pro- Tak Company for service on the races this month will be somewhat Volunteer leadquarters at a time last lap, or part of it in darkness.secutions, but to secure the co- from where it is drawn into the engine carburetter at a velocity of

the Colony similar to those put into effect last to be arranged later, and a cer on Wednesday. They will be test-year. From 11a.m. until 3 p.m.

Peninsula, arrived ra

The Races.

obstruction or

course has been

F

ed in the course of the next few cast bound traffic will travel via tain interval will elapse before

the competitors follow each other.

a team.

You have noticed the fine coating of dust that covers your motor- car after even a very short drive. Wipo this dust vigorously and it will scratch the car's finished surface,'

operation of both manufacturers more than a mile a minute. and motor-cyclists in the produc- ion and use of motor cycles which and can be used without an- fulfil the requirements of the law, ayance or inconvenience to the

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PEDESTRIANS TO CARRY LIGHTS.

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Brake Test.

days. It is interesting to note that turen's Road East and Morrison Some motor cyclists may know likely to be a brake test, which, if Another festure of the trial is these buses are of the intest pas ap Road, tura to the left at the little about the Island roads, and included, will take place soon senger carrying type manufactured Monument and go round the Valley. therefore it has been arranged by the Dennis Company and are at Passengers ean alight either at that the course shall be plainly after the start and serve to de-eneral public. present the only three of their kind the public or main entrances. in Hongkong. They are called the After 3 pm, the route will be by marked, giving little opportunity monstrate that the machines are not faulty as regards brakes. new "G" type with a low load line way of Arsenal Street, Praya East, for competitors to go astray. passenger chassis. With these Parcival Street and, round the Each competitor will be allotted Some of the roads, and paths, In- buses the floor is some two feet Valley. From 3 pan, until 6.30 special number plates, numbers cluded in the course will necessi nearer to the ground than with p.m. motor traffic leaving the race being allotted in the order of en-tute effective brakes and to show those at present in use. Con-euree will travel west up Morrison tries being sent in. Further in- that machines are so equipped it Acquently, it is much easier.

to Gap Road and along Queen's Road structions to competitors with remay be possible to have a test mount and dismount, With East. Motor traffic may

use yard to the fitting of these special soon after the start. This matter wheel base of 13ft. 10ins, the new Kennedy Rond, eastwards, between number plates and of other mat is now being considered by the "G" typo has been designed to the hours of 11 a.nl. and 3, p., and ters connected with the trial will Committee. carry a bus will provide comfortablo accomp. Molar ears will be parked as for the trial la $1 and this amount, or coach body that westwards between 3 p.m. and 6.30 be given later. The entrance fea modation for 21 persons, including directed by the police on duty.

together with a similar sum na de- the driver, and its low load line

posit for the number plates should presents only one step between the Testing Public Vehicles.

be sent in.

ground and the floor of the vehicle.

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Albany, Jan. 11.

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Onco Inside.your engine, dust quickly mixes with the crankcase oil. Laboratory analysis shows that this road dust is composed of minuto particles of sand, cement, steel and silicon. This abrasive dust, mixed with oil, forms a grinding.compound that slowly scores and wears your engine parts, causing "serious, costly damage to cylinders, platons and crankshaft bearings.

Mobiloil is unexcelled in protecting the hundreds of hidden points where dirt and dust attack. But if you wish maxium results—certain· freedom from dirty oil-drain off the dust-laden oll regularly, every A Bill requiring pedestrians out- 1,000 miles at least. You'll notice a difference-in pick-up-in power side cities to carry a light clearly-in velvet-smooth running. visible in front and rear between sonable time to cover the distance reduced in the New York State Competitors will be given a rea-sunset and sunrise has been In- between the checks and they will Legislature by Senator Hewitt, of course lose points if they are Chairman of the Senate Finance

A regards the awards there outside this time. The time limit Committee, who assured scoffers The highly efficient Vacuum-Servo Statisties regarding the testing will be a silver cup for competi-ven will be a reasonable one chat he was in deadly carnest, brakes can be operated with the of public motor vehicles during last tion among the entrants from the and measurements have been least physical exertion. There is month show that the total numberMotor Cycle Section of the Volun-

decided on after careful times

The Committee responsible for the organisation of the Trial con-

no risk of skidding oven at high tested was 505. Of this number, teers and another cup confined to taken on the course. Competitors speeds and the vehicle can be 406 were public motor cars and 99 members of the Flying Squad, will be required to pass through advantage is to be gained by the brought smoothly to rest in an ex-commercial motor vehicles. As For competitors not in the Motor certain checks, but it has not yet use of them.

been decided whether these will tremely short distance, irrespective part of the test, each vehicle was Cycle Section or the Flying Squad include any secret ones. of the condition of the rond sur-driven over certain roads and the principal award will be a face. The senta are fitted with special attention was paid to the handsome silver cup, this being In addition to the observers at slats of Lieut. J. E. Hancock steel spring backs and are well brakes and other important parts. padded and upholstered. Ventila- It is reassuring to know that such open to anyone taking part in the the checks, etc., there will be (chairman), Mr. H. G. Swinburne tors are fitted in the ment effective strict supervision of public vehicles trial. It is possible that other travelling marshals who will have (Hon. Secretary), and L. Cpl. H. positions in the roof. There are is, exercised by the police depart-awards will also be given in the certain five interior lights, four boing in ment These cars and lorries open section., the saloon and a fifth, separately travel many miles in the course of -controlled, being over the main en-a day and call' for constant atten- trance. A communication cord and tion to keep them in a safe ‘and bell is fitted.

efficient condition.

Team Entries. The Committee has decided that teams of three competitors may

powers regarding the G. Williams (Hon. Treasurer) effective control of the trial as a An Advisory Committee consists of whole, The rules include nothing Berg, E. J. J. Spradbery, Serg, R. with regard to speedometers or K. Valentine, Cpl. F. Cowherd, watches, and therefore competitors Pte. G, H. Bond and, Pte. E. L may carry, these if they think any Groome.

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