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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 20, 1928
Page
3
An old advisory column explains how improper car door use and wheel wear damage vehicles. It outlines checking spark plugs, tires, and gear cranks, and suggests ensuring front wheels rotate at the same speed and verifying rear wheels by lifting and testing.
A fragment describes old vehicles with nonfunctional electric horns. A makeshift fix uses a wire from bolts to power the horn, while discussing steering column and a broken door tube. It mentions a door catch and a shell for working the postion, noting adjustments to the head to avoid opening the hood.
An old account describes a novel approach using a standard Heather belt with a buckle fastener as a fan belt for Fords. The guide specifies belt width between 1 and a chosen measurement to reduce contact with commutator wires and prevent chafing. Amity and related notes appear as mentions amid the discussion.
Fragmentary report notes the Napier engine delivering remarkable power during the Schneider Trophy over 217 miles. Mentions jealousy over its secret and compares to other engines, with emphasis on outstanding performance without tailers. Readable details are limited but highlight Napier's prowess in the race.
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