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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1928
Page
4
A reader describes repairing tiny tap holes with drilled undersized holes filled with solder and batik acid paste, then resuming thread cutting. Also notes a car fuel spout awkwardness and a workaround using a downsized can with a wire hook for easier pouring and emergency use as a solvent carrier. Discusses induction heating effects on engine power and safety around cracked glass, offering a method to repair cracks using celluloid and cement.
Repair tips describe replacing brass bushings in springs and locks, pressing new bushings, reaming to fit shafts, and using solvent to aid seating. Also advises on bending a bent lip on Ford Model 7 starter motor washers with pliers and hammering opposite jaw for straightening. Provides method to avoid damaging shafts and achieve secure washer fit.
A historical guide covers cleaning carburetor float tubes with rags and metal polish, smoothing rough tube interiors with fine sandpaper, and treating inlet needles. It warns about cement patches under pressure, using putty-like mixtures for leaks, and improvised body repairs involving boards, patches, and piping to clear jams and seal small leaks.
The article discusses spring designs with a focus on the semi-elliptic leaf spring and the role of dampers in improving ride quality. It highlights how damper systems enable flexible springs to isolate the body from road shocks and explains how pneumatic tires must maintain constant contact with the road to maximize propulsion and minimize wear. It emphasizes tire–road contact as a critical, often overlooked function of springing and damping in wheeled vehicles.
Vic torian motor cyclist Alex Finlay on a Dunlop BSA achieved two new world records and eight Australian marks after a 583 mile first twelve hours and 1047 miles in under 21 hours 2 minutes 1000 seconds.
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