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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1927
Page
13
A garbled but readable note urges cautious driving and mechanical care. It warns against quick accelerations and noisy exhaust, advises steady approach to hazards, and cautions about wheels spokes tangling with dogs. It includes quirky phrases about pedal action and steering.
Instructions describe removing a valve spring cotter from a slide valve engine. It notes using copper wire as a temporary guide, sliding over an epiiider stud, and compressing the valve spring with a spinner to withdraw the cotter. It warns about avoiding extra expense by making improvised tools.
An article discusses engine lubrication, gear lubrication, and the push for automatic lubricating systems to extend gear life. It stresses avoiding sudden actions while driving to prevent crashes and promotes smoother gear changes and overall transmission reliability.
A fragmented account outlines dangers of night driving with failing headlights and unclear road conditions. It notes vehicles misaligning wheels and axles during sharp bends and mentions improvised fixes to clamp lights and improve visibility.
An early guide describes adjusting a six ohm rheostat mounted on the dynamo to regulate charging. By moving the governor and resistance, the operator can increase or decrease current to the central brush, controlling charging without overcharging. Night driving may demand variable filling to offset battery drain while trip-long stops can open the field to halt charging.
In old designs Willis cuts sections of jer tubes to form strips that hold luggage to the rear carrier. Proper arrangement of slits avoids unsuitable positions and reduces body chafing by guiding the carrier strips.
The text argues that if automobile dealers and instructors stressed deliberate careful driving and wary habits in training customers, it could reduce traffic incidents and tolls. It suggests contractual emphasis on safe driving to lower accident rates.
A damaged OCR fragment describes methods to stop door handle rattle by removing upholstery and adjusting hardware. It notes a technique to loosen a backboard and panel to access screws and realign parts without extensive disassembly. The text mentions an improvised fix and extended lines of the armature.
A damaged notice describes a protective hose treatment that coats hoses with multiple layers to shield them from ash, mud, and other destructive matter. The remedy aims to prevent damage during use and keep hoses free from contaminants.
Fragmentary text discusses cleaning a muffler to prevent carbon buildup and back pressure. It mentions a man with a worn muffler trying to move a unit and hints at a request for a part or remedy. The garbled wording makes specifics unclear.
A garbled account describes precautions for a petrol tank linked to shelling activities. It notes draining the tank before handling, using compressed air, and filtering with a strainer to minimize explosion risk.
A garbled passage describes improvised methods to improve commutators. It mentions applying evaporated residues and crocus cloth for polishing, with cautions on materials and careful wiping to avoid damage.
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