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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 18, 1927
Page
6
An expert discusses how balloon and bias tyres wear unevenly on the outer front edge due to wheel alignment and road camber. It recommends rotating tyres between left and right positions, rear to front, and regular lubrication access points, with extra care on gear box oil and tappet clearances to avoid knocks.
The article outlines common causes of a whistling engine and how to fix them. Air leaks in the intake manifold, blown holes, and improper soldering can produce a whistle. Remedies include replacing parts and sealing leaks, plus clearing obstructions in the carburetor and exhaust system to restore power and speed.
Full discharge is caused by misbehaving cut-out contacts in the electrical system. Pitted plates cause incandescent deposits to weld, keeping points closed and letting the battery discharge into the generator. Remedy is filing the points and cleaning.
A technical note stresses frequent maintenance of clutch throw out bearings. It warns drivers to clean and lubricate the bearing, which sits under the floor boards and is often neglected. Neglect accelerates wear and can trigger costly subsequent repairs.
A young French mechanic has invented a bicycle that can be transformed into a small monoplane and fly a hedge at 150 meters. The text also contrasts Parsees education and contains garbled Indian references and numeric figures.
In New York Supreme Court the Free State and the Republic clash over a 2.4 million dole subsidy. Attorney General Kennedy states Sinn Fein governs weakly and needs frequent ministry reshuffles. The Free State seeks funds claimed as successors to the Republic while the Republic’s de Valera remains uncertain.
In the Senate a member questioned the approval of the state grants bill and urged clarity on the financial arrangements. The session adjourned with the conference report unresolved and debate on related Imperial Conference issues confined by Sever Payne. The House rose until tomorrow.
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