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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1925
Page
11
This week covers vaporization and ignition issues in gasoline engines. It explains how proper mixture, cold intake, and small fuel droplets affect firing, plus steps to diagnose spark at the plug, distributor points, and coil. If tests fail, seek a mechanic.
The Flint Motor Company introduces the Six Forty Closed Couplet Brougham, an all new body type combining utility and luxury. The design preserves comfort and practicality, blending elements of a coach and a sedan.
The local boat dealer in Jackson warns there is ample space for five passengers in this body of watercraft. The notice emphasizes comfortable capacity and safe loading for outings.
A motorist from Battle Creek Michigan to California undertook a cross country run in six and a half days. He claimed to chase the Lu-C Pranxisms car to prove its advertised 1-13 to outrun any car in the journey. The tally shows an average of better than four miles per day.
The note advises using kerosene to remove rust but warns it promotes corrosion if not wiped off after soaking. It also mentions crude oil as effective for rust on gears while noting it is a safety feature. If gears are not in neutral the starter cannot operate with the clutch disengaged.
The note advises pressing the clutch when using the starter to save the starter motor and reduce wear. It emphasizes the technique as a good rule during engine start procedures.
Do not use emery cloth on the commutator of a generator or motor. Emery is a conductor and can embed in the commutator causing rapid wear and damage to electrical machinery.
Chevrolet Aviotor Company plans 30 000 cars for March and adds workers across its 12 plants. W S Knudsen, president and Federal manager, says the factory workforce will rise about 40 percent within six weeks as production ramps up nationwide.
Studebaker officials unveiled a fully local exhibition of Stad Fetes models highlighting in house design and manufacturing. They introduced the Studebaker Duplex combining open car openness with enclosed car protection, claiming exclusive in house body design and production in their modern plants worth $19,009,000.
Roger Burlingame of the Detroit News reports the annual New York Auto Show opens to the public and highlights Willys Knight and Overland six cylinder cars as sensations alongside the popular four cylinder Overland. The Willys Knight six is praised as one of the best looking cars on the floor.
Fordson tractors ordered for Russian agriculture to satisfy ongoing demand. About 2000 power units shipped, announced by Ford Motor Co. The initial delivery last August was 900 units, with efficient performance and low operating costs driving the new large shipment.
The principal cause of automobile fires is backfiring, mainly from too lean a fuel mixture in cylinders. A backfire sends flames from the carburetor air intake and can ignite nearby inflammables, so keep the drip pan free of gasoline and ensure the car is level for accurate oil and gas readings.
Patching tops of automobiles requires a board across the top under the rover for a firm work surface. After applying the patch, place a weight until the cement dries to prevent edge curling. Wrap jam wick around the shaft and nut, and use lampwick to prevent leakage when the part is screwed halfway on.
Water leakage along the pump shaft likely caused by a loose nut or insufficient packing. The fix is simple: tighten the nut about a half turn or repack as needed to seal the shaft.
A warning advises not to run a car with little gasoline as the fuel line may pick up sediment and water from the tank bottom, risking engine issues.
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