Faulty Vacuum Operation and Engine Troubles
A vintage technical note describes rapid wear in a vacuum unit bearing and noisy fan blades causing vibration and misalignment. It explains difficult starts from slow cranking, likely due to weak battery or congealed oil, and details gasket failures from head tightening, plus remedies. It also warns of valve leaks in the intake causing rich mixtures and erratic performance, recommending a new top with all components.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Oleao
Gay Witte
Goodyear Tyre Factory Redevelopment Near Sydney
A historical note describes the Goodyear Tyre Factory area now Camellia near Sydney, outlining how the site will appear once completed with a thick steel wire component surrounding the structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodyear Tyre
Camellia
Sydney
Oil the Speedometer Pocket Guide from Wartime Notes
This wartime guide explains lubricating the speedometer mechanism and repairing the top float, advising against removing the speedometer clock and detailing safe rivet use and sealing. It also discusses fuel tank venting, vacuum tank adjustments, and a note on Ford cars in Australia being British-made with Canadian and Australian manufacturing links.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Australia
Henry Ford
United States
Eda
Chuwtiin Company
Ameronn Company
Sedteh Canadiaun
Gordon Methenu
McGregor
Windsor
Ontario
Cunla
MoGreger
Mc. Ford
Mrr
Ric
Great Britain
Canada
A1 Hmnom
Ford Motor Company of Canada
Austraia
Curing Cylinder Head Water Leaks
A damaged or leaking cylinder head gasket can allow water to mix with the engine oil and enter the sump. Indicators include abnormal engine overheating and loss of coolant. If the reservoir shows rapid depletion, the engine risks overheating and further damage.
Farming Agreements And Registrations At Advocate Office
At the Advocate office a note outlines sharing farming agreements motor hire cards and dog registration forms with time sheets included for records and processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gale
Advocate
Also Mentioned on This Page
Five Passenger
Tourine Mope
G. T. White
Veral Motors (Aust) Pty, Ltd
Vam
Paton
Bean
F.C.B. Sydney
P.c
E. W. Venables
Forbes
New South Wales
Dalgety & Company Limited
William Street
Bydney
Forbes Advocate
Ertali Eara
Eure
Intervala
Hudson
LOGAL
Phillip Street
Cao
Royal Agricultural
Rath & CO
Deo
Dodge Brothers
DopGe Brothers Motor Cars
Stranparvised Motors Limited
Castlereagh Street
Noeffert
Studebaker
Wna
Sliugebaker
Studebsbern
Scudebaker
C. G. Perry, Forbes
Albert Girdham
Templar
Furber
Horrie Girdham
BENT
Harry G. Styles
Big Six Studebaker
G. Styles
Phono
Gaggins
Morris
Armstrong Siddeley
Commercial Union Assurance Coy., Ltd
F. W. Gaggin
TEL
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!