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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 17, 1928
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR text shows unclear words about a event or item. No clear names places dates or actions emerge from the provided snippet. The readable parts offer little to identify a specific person or organization or concrete outcome.
The article discusses common automotive misfiring causes and simple diagnostic methods. It covers fouled plugs, ignition timing and contact-breaker wear, loose tappets, valve clearance checks, and carburetor issues. It explains testing plugs with a screwdriver and hammer, adjusting tappets, cleaning valves, and inspecting fuel flow, filters, and tank drafts to prevent fuel starvation.
A Ministry of Transport report shows in the nine months to August 31 1927 motor vehicles almost doubled since 1922 while horse drawn vehicles fell by more than half. The article details license totals for cars, goods vehicles, motor cabs and other classes, gross receipts, rebates, and the surge of new registrations in June to August including 40 700 cars and 29 730 motorcycles.
Rubber plays a growing role in reducing engine and road vibration in modern cars. From engine supports to clutches and steering gear, rubber and rubberized fabrics damp torsional and ride shocks, protecting the chassis and improving comfort for occupants.
A damaged note warns tow drivers to avoid pressing pedals while towing. It cautions that incorrect gear engagement can cause transmission trouble and other issues. The advice urges drivers to inspect pages for clearer guidance.
The text describes potential air lock in a pipe and advises a procedure similar to cleaning the taper. It mentions spitting noises from the carburetor, gradual loss of power, occasional misfires, and the engine running hot when petrol is abundant.
A discussion of car wrecking shows in Britain and America, detailing how scrap yards' profitability hinges on stock variety and market prices. It explains how breakers target well known makes, the costs of maintaining large inventories, and the brutal dismantling process of old cars to extract usable parts and metals.
A revived French car features a rear mounted engine and unconventional design. It uses pressed steel framing, heavy steel tubes with spring supports, and independent coil suspension with oil bath springs. The compact horizontally opposed four cylinder air cooled engine and three speed gearbox are built in one block with the differential casing. The bore and stroke are 70 mm by 96 mm for a total of 460 cc. The car rates about 2 horsepower in France and would be called in England.
A survey presented by C C Hanch of the National Association of Finance Companies at a Chicago conference shows a shift to cash purchases in U S auto sales. Last year 68 percent of new car sales were cash or installment, up from 64 percent the year before, with overall used and new car financing rising still.
A colonial-era guide suggests cleaning leather using plain water with a touch of ammonia. After drying, rub briskly with a soft cloth. For best results, use a prepared leather dressing or mix two parts linseed oil to one part turpentine for an effective maintenance treatment.
A cryptic note reports Britain s national debt per person at eight pounds seven shillings five pence, flagging Paul Sed at woe with a lieutenant and a public loan detail.
Grout Be boty presents a survey of speed records across aeroplane steam railway motor and car categories. The article highlights notable milestones, key figures, and evolving technologies driving faster performance.
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