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MOTORING

SUPPLEMENT

OF

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

SATURDAY, 1st. MARCH, 1930.

Being The Official Organ of

THE HONGKONG AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION.

HONGKONG MOTOR ACCESSORY COMPANY

specialisos

in all kinds of

ACCESSORIES and

SPARE PARTS

Electric horns. Body polish Brakellning. Hand jacks Lamp bulbs Foot pumps Tire patches. Wrenches

&c. Ac.. &c., &c.'

"GORMAN**

and

**LUCAS " storage batteries

anitable for all motorcars, cyclas and radios,

ALL AT ATTRACTIVE PRICES Qall and inspect, Bank of Canton Bldg. Tel. 0, 577,

SERVICE

-REAL SERVICE!

Latest Machinery Expert Mechanics European Supervision

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MAIN SERVICE STATION

10, CROSS LANE

WANGHAI

C.3193

KOWLOON CAMERON RD.

K.1624

P.208

THE PEAK PEAK GARAGE

IN CASE OF

EMERGENCY

C. 3193

Lane, Crawford, Ltd.

MODERN MOTOR SERVICE.

"SHE'S A GREAT CAR UNDER THE HOOD BUT WHO WOULD KNOWⱭIT_BY HER LOOKS? GIVE HER A COAT OF

Effecto

AUTO

FINISHES

ALL COLOURS KEPT IN STOCK AS WELL AS THE NEW FORD SHADES. Arabian Sand, Dawn Grey, Niagara Blue and Gun Metal Blue..

N. S. MOSES & CO., LTD, Sole Agents.

CURRENT

COMMENT

Metor Buses Popular

were

THE NEW DYNAMIC ERSKINE.

facture.

Completely New Design and Greatly

Increased Power.

EXCEPTIONALLY

and design

ROOMY BODIES.

dropped forged from selected *** steel. Shimless bearings are babbitted direct to steel. Both pistons and connecting rods are matched in sets for balance.

Heavy

perfect

drop-forged counter- weighted, crankshaft is supported in four main bearings, and stati- cally and dynamically balanced. Crankshaft is drilled for passage, of oil to bearings. The front end is fitted with a Lanchester vibra- tion damper which, with the rigid ance of reciprocal parts, produces crankchaft desion and perfect bal-

through the antire speed range. motor exceptional

smoothness The engine is also mounted on

vibration from motor to body and to minimize the transfer of

frame.

We hear on good authority that an order has been placed by the- Hongkong Hotel Garage for 4- twenty-passenger "Duke" type Vulcan motor buses, which are A new Erskine Six of completely possible by Studebaker's huge intended for the University route. new

of greatly manufacturing facilities. and which will replace the White | fneroased power is announced by Seats are wide, deeply padded The Studebaker Pierce-Arrow joyer coil springs, and scientifically vehicles at present employed on that service. When it is remember. Export Corporation. The new car shaped to provide utmost riding rubber which provides a cushion is known as the Dynamic New feomfort. Comfortable arm rests ed that the White bases were the Erskine "because of its dynamic flank rear seats of sedans, club first vehicles of their class put on annearance, power and perform-sedan and landau. Ample leg the roads in the Colony, it becomes ance, symbolizing the forceful room in rear seats is provided.

Camshaft, mounted in four large trend in present day living." Silken shades at back and rear apparent that motor bus passen. According to Studebaker, the new quarter windows, as well as dome steel-backed, babbitt-lined bear- ger transportation has indeed Erskine has more power ner pound lamp, heavy tonneau carpet and ings, is driven by adjustable silent made rapid strides in the Colony of weight than any other car of polished robe and foot rails are chain drive. Valves, chrome It was at the time of the annual its price. The new Erskine engine provided in the sedans. English ickel steel for Intake and Race Meeting in 1921, that the is of Studebaker design and manu- type storm curtains on the tourer silchrome steel for exhaust, are may be left in upright position operated by mushroom type push. Hotels Company inaugurated

The Dynamic New Erskine is with hood lowered thus serving as rods and cooled by ampie water Hongkong's first motor bus service offered in seven body types. All a wind break. A curtain compart-passage. from the City to the Race Courss, reflect the general characteristics ment is located directly back of One of the outstanding improve-

ments and the advantages of the system of the Studebaker Dictator intro- the rear seat back in the tourer.

оп the Dynamic New quickly realised by the duced mid-year of 1929, and are Front seat and steering column Erskine is the new Burgess açous- marked by smart new colours are adjustable to the driver's con- tic silencer which absorbs aqund public, with the result the motor authoritative of the latest vogue.venience and foot pedals are fitted waves without offering any bus not only became an essential

Mounted on a wheelbase of 114 with heavy rubber pads. Steering obstacle to passage of exhaust service, but opened up districts inches, the new bodics are exçep-wheel is of the Husted steel-cored, gases. Back pressure on engine previously considered to be in-tionally roomy and are finished safety type with comfortable thin is thereby eliminated with no accessible. The old White buses, inside and out with a fine regard grip. Windscreens are full ven-horsepower lost as with the con-

to detail. Extremely low and tilating and are adjustable over a ventional silencer. which

may yet continue to give graceful lines have been achieved range of 9 Inches. Additional Lubrication is by full pressure good service as freight vehicles. through the adoption of double vantilation is provided by-a cowl feed to main, connecting rod and will cease to carry passengers drop frame construction, which ventilator on all models. The camshaft bearings from gear type when the new Vulcans arrive. It also tends to give the cars an even windscreen wiper is automatic pump with screen filter. Al may be mentioned that the Vulcans lower centre of gravity for in-with concealed mechanism.

points in the motor are lubricated have been specially engined for creased safety and roadability. Fittings include rear vision simultaneously. As in other the Garden Road gradient, and are Clear vision bodies of welded steel mirror; electric lock, to ignition Studebaker engines oil need only equipped with Vacuum-Servo over a selected hard-wood founda-operated by the same key operat-be changed at 2,500-mile intervals brakes to ensure safely,

of Studebaker's owning doors in closed models, tyre after the first 1,000 miles of design and manufacture.

lock on Regal models aud rear operation. Oil is kept clean and The complete model range in- deck lock on coupes-rear trafic efficient by an oil filter and pump cludes a 5-passenger 4-door regal signal lamp cambining stop and ventilating system. The value of the motor bus is sedan with wire wheels, 5-passen tail lamp in one compact unit; demonstrated in the ability to bring ger

Schebler single tube 1 inch sedan with wood wheels. commodious cowl pockets protect-carburetter is equinned with the outlying districts into better re-passenger club sedan, 5-passen- ed by quick-snap flaps; and the same spring loaded semi-automatic Intion with centres of population by ger regal landau, 2-passenger usual instruments, including 80-type of choke developed on other providing easy and economical business coupe, 4- passenger coupe (mile-an-hour speedometer, hydros-cars of the Studebaker line.

getling from place to with dickey seat, and a 5-passen- tatic petrol gauge, oil pressure eliminates overchoking in cold place. It is in this respect that the ger tonner. Save for the business gauge, ammeter and engine ther-weather

Manifold operation. Hongkong of the future will not be rupe and tourer which are finish-mometer, grouped under glass and heating is controlled for seasonal faced with the same acute housing ed in leather, upholstery is in indirectly illuminated.

variation in temperature. problems of to-day, for it is safe to cloth. Extra wheels in front The new Erskines are notable predict that suburban residential mudguard wells and a folding for their brilliant performance, used. Distributor is mounted on Delco-Remy ignition system is districts will be opened up both on luggage, grid are standard equip fine roadability and thrifty the right side of the motor and the Island and across the har-

ment on the regal sedan and landau. ¡operating cost. Tests at Stude-driven by an auxiliary shaft. Dis. bour. It is in relation to this These deluxe models have six wire baker's Proving Ground and on tributor head and spark plug wires question that well constructed high-wheels with extra large chrome the highways have shown the new are ways must be considered a wise and plated hub caps.

waterproofed with rubber car to be a worthy product of the caps. Current is supplied by a profitable investment rather than Sweeping body lines are engineering skill which developed generator and 90 ampere hour an expense. They not only bring emphasized by the skillful use of such outstanding champions as the Willard battery. Starter is the economic advantages of increased tri-lateral belt mouldings a new great Studebaker President, The Delco-Remy type with Bendix unity and mobility, but they attract and distinctive treatment of Commander and The Dictator.

drive. Pull button to start engine. people to seek sites for homes away design originated by Studebaker The new Erskine's power plant is located on facia. from the noise and congestion of artists-and by gracefully curvedis of Studebaker design and manu- the closely populated districts, windscreen pillars topped by a facture throughout. It is a six smart polo cap visor. Wide crown cylinder L-head type motor, cast The Vehicular Ferry,

mudguards hang low over the en bloc, with fully machined dome Following last week's comment wheels. flanking chrome plated shaped combustion chambers, on the urgent need for vehicular head lamps and a deep, narrow developing 70 brake horsepower at ferries, the announcement made by radiator. Headlamps, of the Tilt 3,200 r.p.m. Engine head is re- the Government on Wednesday last Ray type for added convenience movable. Bore and stroke are driven by an auxiliary shaft. The

controlled by 3 by 4 inches, with a piston We are indeed glad to observe that switch on the steering wheel. All displacement of 205 cubic inches. was moet opportune and welcome. and safety.

bright work

parts R. A. C. rating is 25.4 horsepower. the matter is engaging "the im- exterior

in tarnish-proof Pistons are cast iron with three mediate attention of the Governare finished

chromium. ment," and now await with interest

compression rings above the platoń Every detail of interior finish pin and one oil control ring. Con-cylinder head retards water flow a further announcement which should remove cause for the existing flects the fine car quality made 'necting rods are 10 inches long,

Dullying Districts.

means of

dissatisfaction.

Pedestrians' Hymn.

Was

#

The need for a new hymn, “For Those in Peril on the Streets," was suggested by the East Lan- cashire Coroner, after inquiring, at Colne, into the death of a nine- year-old girl who ran out from behind a motor van and knocked down and killed by motor car. A verdict of acci- dental death was returned. The Coroner remarked: "It would be good thing if school children were given traffic drill. “It is a dangerous adventure to cross à road in an industrial town, as is. shown by the fact that pedestrians have to pay double what passen- gers in motor vehicles pay for In-

surance against motor accidents." Heavy Loss of Life.

A London morning paper which is keeping figures of deaths due

to motor accidents records that 29 persons were killed and 48 injured in Great Britain in a week re- cently. No fewer than 946 per-i sons were killed and 1,508-injured during the last 25 wetke.

tion are

are

ACOUSTIC MUFFLER

-OLD TYPE MUFFLER

The New Burgess Acoustic Muffler used on the Dynamic New Erskine, absorbs the sound of the exhaust, yet offers a clear passage to exhaust gases, thereby eliminating any loss of power through back pressure. Figure A illustrates the Burgess Muffler, while figure B shows the conventional type. The increase in effective horsepower contributed by the new Acoustic Muffler is portrayed in the accompanying chart.

r

THE WONDERFUL 1930 “HARLEY"

Now on Display.

SEE THE NEW MODELS. EARLY, The Gascon Motor Co. 2, KWONG, WAH ROAD,

Tel. K. 1242 and K, 804.

Of course you want a car of your own for your leave. Here is a plan which gets

rid of the trouble of having to sell your

car in a hurry, and at a sacrifice, several

It

days before your leave is up. We will sell

A fuel pump supplies petrol to carburetter through filter from 11 imperial gallon tank in rear. Hydrostatic fuel gauge is mounted on the facia. Cooling system has centrifugal water pump mounted on right side of cylinder block and tubular radiator is cooled by a four blade fan mounted on adjustable bracket.

Thermostatic control unit in

an

until motor has reached warm operating temperature. Capacity- 2-3/5 Imperial gallons. Plump keeps water in constant motion circulating 31 Imperial "allons per

| minute at 40 miles per hour.

you any car, and it is fully yours to use how you like, where you like, as much as you like; and we will buy it back from you on the last day of your leave. And we will tell you in writing the price we will pay for it before you order it. If you wish, this car will meet the boat; one of our instructors will be lent to you for three days free of charge if you want him; and your driving : licence will be ready in one of the pockets- in the car. Write for full particulars now and get all this fixed up in advance. We originated this plan and no imitators offer anything approaching our temas.

KOWLOON

BUY A CAR FOR YOUR LEAVE-WE'LL

BUY IT BACK

AUTO AUCTIONS

BURLINGTON GARDENS OLD BOND ST. LONDON W.I

World distributors of the Blackburn Bluebird Light Acroplane

springs are 36 inches long and R The improved single plate dry inches long and 1-4 inches wide. inches wide; rear springs, 54 disc clutch is equipped with Spring action is controlled torsional damper which supresses

vibration and, aldsin smooth by Lovejoy clutch engagement. Gearbox, in absorbers, front and rear.

the same unit with clutch and

and one reverse,·

· TYRES FROM WEEDS.

hydraulic shock tice rubber have met with some Experiments to produce synthe-

success in America, and experi Easy brake action, providing menters working with Thomas A. motor, has three forward speeds double the margin of safety Edison have produced a substituto It is designed required by standard. codes, has from a common weed known as with an ample factor of safety and been obtained with mechanical "golden rod.". It is estimated that is quiet, durable and easy to four wheel brakes of Internal ex-the synthetic rubber could be pro- operate. Mainshaft is mounted panding type. Cable control duced at eightpence. per pound, on ball bearings. Counter shaft eliminates rattling of rods. Brake and the only other aubstitute drums are 12 inches in diameter, which can compare with it is the integrally. forged Shafts and gears are special alloy 1-1/1⁄2 mches wide. Total surface so-called "Swiss rubber," which atcel.

of brake drums is 226 square costs about three abillings. inches. Rear axle is semi-floating with Chrome Molybdenum steel shafts Steering is by Rose cam and

gears

are

and spiral bevel gear final drive lever gear, with 15 to 1 ratio. Timken roller bearings are used Timken roller bearings are used Timken roller bearings in king at all vital points in the chassis... at 6 points. Minimum road clear-pins add to. case of steering..

Wheels are fitted with 5.25 x 19. ance is 8-inches. Housing dat Frame is of double drop design inches balloon tyres with an made from one piece of seamless of heavy channel section pressed actual outside diameter of 80-1⁄2 tubing, exceptionally rigid to steel. Side members are 5-1⁄2 inches. Ten spoke heavy artillery ensure quictress. Hotchkiss inches deep, with flanges 2 inches wood wheels are standard on all drive is used with balanced' wide. Four point motor suspen- models except closed Regal models tubular propellor shaft.

sion and strongly braced cross and Landau, which are equipped members give exceptional rigidity with six wire wheels. Wire Mountings for bumpers are in wheels are available on other

design. models at extra cost, corporated in frame.

Front and rear springs are semi- elliptic and are equipped with self adjusting spring shackles, Front