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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1926
Page
8
The notice warns to disconnect the battery when using gasoline to clean the engine or running gear to prevent fires from short circuits. It advises motorists to honk freely to alert pedestrians and on approaching intersections, blind turns, and when passing other vehicles.
Mt Dora Theatre presents a weekly lineup including Rex Beach Klondike epic Winds of Chance with an all star cast Anna Q Nilsson Ben Lyon Viola Dana and Hobart Bosworth. Also The Wheel a New York stage success Rin Tin Tin in The Night Cry Evelyn Brent in The Broadway Lady and added feature Green Archer plus Jack Hoxie in Two Fisted Jones.
A local newspaper notes an extra hot weather service aimed at households. The notice invites housewives to take advantage of additional guidance and resources during peak heat periods.
Peril in stop light. An out of order signal on the car ahead can cause collisions during emergency stops. If functioning, the ammeter shows discharge when brakes are applied.
A quick method folds the process by inserting the valve stem through a side wheel hole before the tire is mounted. With the stem in place the tire is slid onto the rim by a quarter turn of the wheel, reducing lift. Keep the ground distance modest for ease.
When breaking in a new car, some manufacturers advise adding a small amount of lubricating oil to the gasoline for the first weeks. A common proportion is one quart of oil per five gallons of fuel, the oil mixing with gasoline to coat the cylinder walls and improve initial lubrication.
The article warns that keeping the car in gear to hold position on upgrades strains the clutch as it acts as a brake. Drivers should anticipate stops, easing the climb slightly rather than stalling, to avoid long waits and clutch depression.
Inspect tires for surface cuts and lacerations and repair promptly. For deep ragged gouges, clean edges and interior with gasoline to full depth, remove dirt, then coat walls with cement after vaporization and let dry. Use a stiff brush or wood splinter with cloth to help cleaning.
The article explains battery life depends on avoiding extreme dis charging and charging. It advises using good gas and oil of proper consistency, keeping the battery fully charged to ease starting, improve engine spin, and increase compression, and warns against forcing a quick charge.
Advice on maintaining a car including greasing springs, checking distilled water in the battery and radiator, keeping cylinder oil, setting spark level, ensuring generator amperage, diagnosing starter issues, monitoring oil pressure, toeing front wheels, and regular wheel checks. It notes dampness and brake relining effects, and warns about grease on the drive shaft and safe brake use.
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