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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 26, 1929
Page
9
Readable sections advise improvised fixes for common car issues including handbrake chatter radiator leaks and engine testing. It describes making a positive handbrake stop from a hinge a radiator water test and methods to locate and treat engine leaks with improvised tools and techniques.
Practical notes on keeping engines cool using waterless checks and pre heating, warning about overheating and compression loss. Advice covers correct wiring to terminals, valve seating checks, and avoiding fuel leakage issues. Also includes a method to prime fuel tanks by direct tube insertion for difficult starts.
The article warns about starting a cold engine and outlines steps to ease starting. It advises giving the engine a few preliminary hand turns to free the bearings, using the throttle to enrich the fuel mixture, and keeping the choke engaged briefly while warming the cylinders. It cautions against overreliance on the starter and notes potential wear from repeated attempts. It also highlights checking ignition components and magneto points, and emphasizes charging the battery and ensuring proper lubrication for efficient start.
Gartrell White Limited orders 50 Dodge Brothers Trucks after extensive road and load tests to ensure reliable delivery of hot bread. The fleet aims to cover a wide network with strong frame, smooth engine, and hydraulic brakes for dependable service.
A damaged technical note describes noisy brake rods under a car and remedies. It explains adding springs or washers to reduce rattle, replacing clevis pins, and securing parts with nuts or cotter pins. It also covers weekly tyre pressure checks and tread inspection with wheel jacking for access.
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