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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1915
Page
6
Explains common causes of engine overheating in cars. Leaks in the water system, suspension of coolant, radiator obstructions, and faulty ignition timing can raise temperatures. Discusses slipping fan belts, poor fuel mixture, carbon buildup, and drag from clutch or brakes. Advises letting the engine cool before refilling and checking radiator circulation.
The article explains a method to fix rim cuts by drilling holes along the break, lacing with six strands of braided cord about 3/8 inch thick, waterproofing the lace with paraffin, threading through holes to wrap around the head, leaving ends to tuck away, and finishing with a blowout patch inside the tire shoe to protect the tube.
An illustrated inexpensive lever jack for raising a rear wheel of an automobile uses ground-sinking pins to hold the car while a belt from the wheel powers machinery. The device is built from wood or light iron with a lever A and a half circular bearing for the axle, adjustable by pin C at holes B to lift the machine.
The article offers practical tips for early cars including oil flow, carburetor issues, and maintenance. It notes the Bertillon system for identifying car makes, warns that summer heat accelerates tire depreciation, and advises on cleaning nickel parts, protecting wires with rubber tubing, and choosing high grade oil for better lubrication and longevity.
A fragment notes the saying that fifty American families control over one hundred million dollars each. The line ends with the assertion that guilt does not apply.
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