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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 11, 1927
Page
6
A fragmentary technical note discusses camshaft and valve diaphragm issues in older VW engines. It mentions troublesome wear, stiction, and timing effects, with references to inspection, parts wear limits, and rebuilding procedures.
The article surveys diesel engine trials in passenger cars, noting potential fuel savings and heavier weight limitations. It discusses tech hurdles, courtship by manufacturers, and a Munich engineer Leo’s Acro combustion concept seeking to avoid a special chamber by using a three-space storage and fuel path design tested at Stuttgart and Zurich works.
The text guides on removing a magneto and realigning parts to ensure proper operation. It cautions about avoiding rotation of high-tension components and to mark distributor brush locations before detaching to preserve correct reassembly. It notes that misalignment can make restarting difficult, but with careful steps the magneto should function after reassembly.
The report discusses engine tests with fuel injection and air pressures in a faulty language sketch. It notes a rising British motorcycle export total for six months ending June 30, 1927, reaching £1,781,304, up from 1920 and 1925 levels, with June comparisons listed for several subcategories.
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