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Newspaper
Nutley Sun
Location
Nutley, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1920
Page
3
A guide from Popular Science Monthly explains how to make pure water for battery maintenance by distilling from heated water. It describes setting up a copper coil boiler, a wooden bucket for collection, and careful flow control to produce condensate suitable for keeping storage cells healthy.
The article warns buyers to choose vehicles whose bodies are not too wide or long to violate a local ordinance, stressing careful selection to avoid penalties or enforcement actions.
A pioneer automobile man lists steps to ready a stored car for warm weather. Check radiator, fuel, crankcase oil, test storage batteries, inspect and inflate tires, drain and refill oil, remove carbon from engine, grind and adjust valves, brakes and bearings, inspect gear, clutch and grease fittings, flush carbon with kerosene, clean differential and universals, and avoid carburetor meddling while ignition often causes 90 percent of motorcar trouble.
The text discusses spark plug porcelain quality, short circuits in many places, wind shield cleanliness, fuel ignition delays after storage, locomotive arguments, wheel locking devices, and motorists carrying flashlights for emergency use.
Car owners should check wheel alignment three times a month and inspect radiator hose connections in the water system. Self-starters remain reliable but require water in the battery and proper level to boost battery efficiency. If spark gap is large, secondary wire can burn due to heat from high resistance. Light cars face more vibration loosening bolts and screws than heavier models.
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