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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1929
Page
4
Olympia Motor Show notes mark a shift toward four speed gear boxes with five American makers adopting them. Coil ignition rises to 60 percent usage on British cars due to reliability and cost, while 1930 coachwork favors wide bodies, improved luggage space and comfort features like better upholstery and pneumatic cushions.
A vintage automotive bulletin explains that many 1930 models need periodic lubrication of spring shackles, and outlines proper grease flow to avoid clogs. It also discusses piston slap, its causes with cast iron versus aluminum pistons, and when noisy operation signals acceptable cold behavior or serious cylinder wear requiring engine overhauls.
A compact hydraulic jacking system with four jacks attached to each axle was submitted to the Royal Automobile Club for official testing. Trials on two heavy cars showed rapid wheel lifting and easy operation, including by a nine year old, with benefits for washing greasing and adjusting four wheel brakes.
The spring vehicle emerged around 1750 and became common by 1790. Obadiah Elliott’s 1801 two rigid axles with body springs marked a major advance. For private cars, suspension has seen little change, with limited automatic load-adaptive springing proposed before the war.
The Whippet chassis weighs at least 2540 pounds, proving steel strength. American figures show it 16 to 290 thousandths heavier than rivals in the low-priced field. Features include a four speed forward transmission, third gear for engine safety and fuel savings, seven bearing crankshaft, full forced feed, artillery-spoke wheels, timing chain, and new body styles.
The Brooklands 300 miles race by the British Racing Drivers Association adds a handicapped, open engine event to the calendar. Early results from the 50 mile debut show record speeds with a 64 litre Bentley leading at 109.4 mph average for 500 miles, while brake cable maintenance and lubrication guidance follows.
The article notes four speed gear boxes gaining favor after the Olympia and arts shows. It cites designs with internal gears or helical bevel gears allowing a silent third speed and smoother high speed running. Critics predict four speed boxes will become the rule, replacing older two and three speed designs.
Albury, a border town, saw about 640 cars pass through on the way to Melbourne for the Cup carnival. With four passengers per car, roughly 25,000 people chose car travel, many planning return trips, signaling vast mileage by year end.
Owning a car adds zest to life and expands family outings with faster, comfortable transport. With over 600000 vehicles on Australian roads, new affordable models and well priced used cars bring motoring within reach. Tyres are vital and Dunlop stands out for long mileage and reliability.
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