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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1925
Page
18
A 1920s department notice argues road improvement pays for itself through reduced vehicle operating costs. It estimates 1921 1924 surfaced mileage growth, advises against universal hard-surfacing, and urges maintenance from project completion to avoid depreciation.
A. R. Glancy announces A. J. Brandt as works manager with a career as mechanical engineer and GM unit experience. Brandt led construction at Old Hickory Powder, built the Chevrolet plant in St. Louis, Brown-Lipe-Chapin at Syracuse, and held GM and Fisher Body posts before returning to Oakland in Pontiac to oversee production.
When spring bolts clog the grease gun, pump pressure high and rock the car on the bumper near the bolt. This method often causes grease to ooze around the shackles, allowing operation without a booster gun.
Winter driving error is thinking slow car speed prevents engine wear. Focus on engine speed not vehicle speed, as running in low gear at twelve mph can stress the engine more than thirty mph in higher gear. Noisy gears at low speed can mask bearing lubrication failure.
An overheating engine may stem from a warped or rotten rubber water hose that forms a flapper valve. This valve restricts water flow, causes boiling, and steam escapes via the radiator overflow. Even with a full radiator and good pump, overheating persists until the flapper valve is found and addressed.
Replacing the gear top is shown as a straightforward job. Ensure the two sliding gears are not meshed with any other gear, then fit a top with the shift rod in neutral.
In Marienthal Germany May 10 American grapevines may be used to restock vineyards along the River Abr which feeds the Rhine near Coblenz. A mysterious disease has struck the district causing most vines to die grape growers begin to mix plantings of American varieties. The wine growers association has appealed to the Prussian ministry of agriculture and the Prussian diet for an experimental station and both bodies promised support.
The article warns gloves should be worn when testing batteries or adding distilled water. Spilled water and acid can corrode gloves, leaving holes when caps are replaced. Acid on bare hands won't injure skin but hands should be washed thoroughly after finishing.
Citizens urged to push their own cars around public garages to cut exhaust gas poisoning. The advice warns that pushing cars themselves reduces risk and promotes health, though some argue it may be easier to push. The piece emphasizes personal responsibility to improve air quality in shared spaces.
The text warns that a freshly tarred road damages tires with loose threads as tar sticks to the road instead of the tire carcass. It cautions that tread loss can worsen and may rip off. If use is unavoidable, drivers should slow down to reduce damage.
A car owner view on embracing new automobile features and faster speeds, contrasted with past resistance. The piece notes typical driver conservatism, evolving road speeds toward 1926, observations from a mechanic about diagnosing front wheel noises, tire wear, and clutch behavior as cars age.
The article urges readers to study the department for answers about unsprung weight improper parking and car fuses. It warns that testing repairs with the car running needs a second observer and to avoid crawling under a jacked car. It stresses blocking wheels and guarding against burns and injuries from hot exhausts and moving parts.
When caught between two parked cars do not jump to conclusions. A careful maneuver may allow your bumper to pass over or under the neighboring bumper and gain the extra foot of space needed to back out. Chauffeurs employ this parking technique.
The text explains that on one-way streets drivers may legally stop on the no parking side to wait for an opening. This practice can ease flow and reduce aimless driving, avoid cluttering traffic, and lessen pedestrian risk.
A reader warns that visible white marks on an exhaust pipe reveal excessive driving on a new car. The note advises checking for such marks before complaint to a dealer, noting that enamelled pipes may obscure this sign.
The guidance advises tightening the right rear brake band slightly if grease hits it to balance braking and prevent skidding. In persistent trouble the wheel should be removed, a new washer installed in the housing, and the band cleaned. Use the temporary fix only in emergencies to avoid brake failure.
The article discusses how some cars can shift from second gear while slowing, while others stay in gear. It advises revving the engine before shifting to neutral to prevent sticking gears and reduce noise in driving.
Investigations by safety committees show most motor vehicle accidents occur when drivers ignore others rights. A careful driver avoiding confrontation can prevent many incidents, even if it causes inconvenience. The Cincinnati Automobile club adopted a policy to warn violators whenever license numbers are supplied and escalate after repeated offenses.
A manual suggests giving the new fan belt a light hand stretch before final adjustment. This initial stretch reduces early wear and postpones the need for a second adjustment, extending belt life.
Chrysler emphasizes extensive in house laboratories overseen by chemists and metallurgists. The factory screens raw materials and components with tests for hardness, tensile strength, case hardening depth, dye stability in upholstery, waterproofing, and durability under simulated torque. These measures aim to assure maintenance free ownership and long term value.
The complete ignition action warns that breaker points require service. When one contact fails the engine runs roughly with partial skipping and regular misfiring.
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