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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 30, 1925
Page
5
Difficult starting hinges on ignition and air fuel vaporization. A few drops of petrol in each cylinder on cold mornings can overcome mixture and compression issues. Electric starters help, but reliance under adverse conditions remains limited.
The article discusses improving engine starts using an electric starter and a priming device by a sparking plug maker. It explains removing the dust cap to access the priming cup and deliver petrol to the cylinders, aiding priming without hand operation.
The article reviews motorcycle and bicycle engineering topics, highlighting a British two wheel design with adjustable frames, lower center of gravity, and easy cylinder access, alongside American car production trends. It notes a drop in U.S. vehicle output for the nine months and cites Dunlop’s tyre demand, plus talk of a new aluminum alloy for lighter car parts.
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