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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 10, 1950
Page
14
The document lists approximate serial numbers 1927 to 16299 with specific ranges A17 000 to Finis and notes Tepes Clearances Inlet. It details a 26 inch exhaust, engine position at rear of the gearing area, ignition timing with manual control fully retarded, and firing order 1 5 3 6 2 4. It also specifies spark plug gap .025 inches and interrupter points gap .015 to .020 inches.
Realistic guide stresses tyre longevity with seven year life estimates. Oil damages rubber. renew oil seals if leaks appear. Maintain correct inflation to protect tube and reduce valve strain. Puncture repair requires careful patching since rear wheels transmit drawbar pull and movement between tube and inner surface may occur.
The Morris Oxford blends American styling with English practicality. It seats five to six, weighs just over a ton, and includes space for a radio and heater. The 1.5 litre engine delivers 41 b.p.i. at 3800 r.p.m with strong low speed torque and top gear acceleration. It achieves over 30 miles per gallon and accelerates from rest to 50 mph in 20.5 seconds.
A short circuit is often caused by worn or oil-soaked wiring or defects in electrical components. Poor insulation moisture corrosion or loose connections can create a low-resistance path that diverts current and overheats wiring or devices.
Proper tyre inflation prevents excessive wear and blowouts. Over inflation pins load to a small contact area causing tread pounding and heat, increasing skid risk and potential car overturns. A reliable tyre gauge in the toolkit helps maintain correct pressure and road safety.
The guide outlines cleaning corrosion from terminals and cables, applying Vaseline to prevent further corrosion, checking voltage drop in cables, and using a volumeter to test across three points. It advises loading the battery to read each cell, taking gravity readings, inspecting fan belt and generator charging, washing the battery, and clearing gas escape holes in filler plugs.
The Coventry Victor Motor Co produces a new six horsepower baby saloon named the Venus. It will be Britain’s smallest family car with two in front and space for two more in the back, marking a return to small car building as large manufacturers pull back.
A fragmented humorous dialogue features a passing motorist and various car parts and roles. The exchange includes lines about doing better, a broken wheel, a salesman urging a sale, a heated radiator, and a chauffeurs prompt to open the door. The quirky snippet hints at vehicle persona humor without a clear narrative.
Monthly motor vehicle registrations in Australia reached a peak of 14 500 this year. The postwar surge has driven total cars and commercial vehicles to about 1 1/4 million, up roughly 50 percent from prewar levels.
Japan exports its Datsui model and tests in the United States set a 64.8 mph 1000 mile average. Queensland’s Reville Motor Co plans two Australian cars, front wheel drive and rear engined. The Big Three GM Chrysler Ford produced over 85 percent of U S car output in 1940 with GM at 44 percent. Drive safely slogans and drive in church attendance trend emerge amid varied auto news.
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