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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1977
Page
10
An Indianapolis chief mechanic advises checking battery cables when cars fail to start. Corrosion and greenish white deposits between the battery post and terminal can restrict electricity. Remove and clean terminals periodically and replace cables when corrosion is severe to prevent starting trouble.
George Bignotti shares how Indianapolis 500 race cars are meticulously prepared with a 14-man crew and constant testing. He urges owners to keep records, follow part intervals, test shocks brakes and tires briefly, monitor for leaks, align front end, and tune for fuel economy to ensure safe dependable operation.
Tips advise equalized brakes to prevent skids on ice. Uneven tire wear and mixed tread depths raise skid risk. Use smooth, light braking on slippery roads and drive with caution to avoid hard braking.
A Champion Spark Plug Company survey after the 1976 77 winter finds fuel and ignition condition drive cold start failures more than batteries. One third of car owners faced starting trouble from October to March, with 1975 and earlier models hit hardest. Tune-up and new spark plugs greatly reduce repeat problems. batteries alone prove less effective. Regions vary with mid Atlantic and Great Lakes highest rates.
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