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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 29, 1929
Page
10
The article urges using a summer grade engine oil for hot weather and to drain flush and refill fully. It also stresses regular, accurate tyre pressure checks with a gauge to preserve performance, comfort, and fuel economy.
Motorists may notice power loss from brakes binding. Wire wheel cars show heat almost imperceptibly. disc wheel models heat more visibly. To diagnose, jack wheels, test binding, and for front brakes test when wheels are locked to reveal lubrication issues in universal joints and brake gear.
The article notes motor caretakers introduced ideas on adjustable seating angles to fit drivers. It urges car owners to explore buck angle adjustments for better comfort, claiming many overlook this feature and miss its benefits.
Advice for new car owners on proper engine running in to prevent wear. It suggests adding a small amount of oil to the fuel to aid upper cylinder lubrication during break-in and warns against running at low speed with retarded spark to avoid excessive heat on cylinder walls.
Thousands work in Dunlop Perdrigus Barnet Glass and Goodyear Australian factories making tyres and tubes for motor use. Most rubber and cotton come from Empire sources with Egypt supplying much cotton and British possessions supplying rubber. General Motors Australia orders large volumes for five plants and spends about £400 000 yearly on Australian tyres and tubes.
Squeaks at the bonnet hinge reduce comfort and can be fixed with grease or worn packing replaced cheaply. Graphite grease cures leaky valve plugs and makes removal easier. A leather tool strap keeps tools secure in the rear locker. Proper throttle closure and plug point gaps are described, plus a method to locate compression leaks using a test plug and free air in the system.
Practical tips cover puncture patch pressure using cement, patch under car running boards, hacksaw blade restoration with an emery wheel, and freeing seized bearings in vehicles. Techniques include drilling a middle bore to accelerate oil reach, applying lever pressure, and using back and forth pedal movement to loosen components.
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