Haynes Legacy and Early Auto Names Fade Yet Studebaker Endures
The piece notes Elwood Haynes as a pioneer whose car vanished from the market by 1924, alongside other early names like Winton and Pope. It contrasts industry turnover with Studebaker remaining, and discusses public perception of fame, brand shifts, and lessons for drivers about engine care and safe shifting practices.
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America
Elwood Haynes
Haynes
Winton
Thomas
Chalmers
Dort
Jeffery
Stanley
Apperson
Duryea
Dodge
Maxwell
Chrysler
Lelands
Lincoln
Lafayette
Pope
Ford
Nash
Packard
Jordan
Durant
Franklin
Stearns
Studebaker
A Driver's Dream of a Pedal Only Car
The speaker proposes an automobile design with no clutch or foot brake, relying solely on the accelerator. They argue drivers could repair breakdowns and reduce effort by avoiding pedals, claiming modern engines respond quickly to light gas and gear shifts save time at the cost of wear.
Driving tips for clutch use and braking in traffic
The text advises using reverse gear to back up if clutch drag occurs and warns against holding the clutch in at a crossing. It discusses four wheel brakes and staying in low gear for quick takeoffs and safe slows when pedestrians or sudden stops are possible, emphasizing caution in heavy traffic.
Valve maintenance steps for carbon removal
The text advises cleaning carbon around valves before grinding, emphasizing careful scraping to avoid dislodging carbon fragments into the intake. It suggests removing the valve first only if necessary to access buildup without introducing debris into the engine.
Tappet noise and clearance in engines explained
The article explains tappet noise rising with use as clearances loosen. It notes valves pounding can self compensate by closing tappet gaps if adjustment nuts are tight. Initial small clearances shorten the period of noticeable clearance as the engine heats, often causing more noise later.
Olds Dealers Grow Rapidly Amid Franchise Boom
Fifty seven new Oldsmobile dealers in 27 states joined in one week in April, lifting total Olds dealers to 2,400 the highest in the brand’s history. L. G. Dodge notes strong public demand for six cylinder models and cites General Motors Corp financing via GMAC as a stability factor for dealers.
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Oldsmobile
L. G. Dodge
Olds Motor Work
Dodge
General Motors Corporation
General Motors Acceptance and Exchange
Testing Engine Valve Clearance With Simple Feelers
The article describes methods to check tappet clearance by running the engine slowly and placing a feeler gauge between the push rod and valve stem. It suggests testing various clearances to avoid overadjusting and notes that a visiting card could substitute for a gauge.
Car Repair Lapses Cause Head Gasket Failures
Mechanics may forget to tighten cylinder head bolts after engine warming up. A missed tightening can lead to blown head gasket with water oil and compression leaks. The fault lies with the repairer and the owner who must back up repairs.
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Ullman Feature Service
Ten Years of Home Town Advertising Boosted Auto Growth
In 1915 US Rubber forecast autos thriving beyond cities and chose home town papers to guide the market. Ten years later the company touts its Latex treated Web Cord gas Balloon Tire with low pressure tread as a milestone in tire technology and service for rural and small town dealers.
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United States Rubber Company
U. S
Oil Choices May Alter Car Performance In Systems
Readers are reminded that using different oils or greases in a car can yield varying results across components. The text notes performance changes depend on which units receive lubrication and the specific lubricant types chosen.
Netherlands Trade Upswing Drives Wage Demands
The improved business conditions in the Netherlands spur widespread wage increase demands across industries. In Poland a newly invented car could be reassembled in 36 minutes, highlighting rapid automation progress.
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Netherlands
Poland
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Pocatello, Idaho
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General Motors
Fisher
Duco
Burns Oakland Motor CO
ANDB
U. B. Factory
Kraus
J. M. Shady
South Arthur
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