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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1920
Page
7
Article explains spark plug failure is common and causes engine misfire and power loss. It cites sooting from carbon on the porcelain as a key issue and suggests checking carburetor mixture and oil in cylinders. Recommends cleaning a plug with black coating until porcelain is white and paints clean.
The article explains carbon buildup on spark plug surfaces causing shorts and guidance on cleaning with wood alcohol, removing porcelain without damage, and ensuring gas-tight reassembly. It covers types including enclosed plugs, insulator cracks, proper matching to engines, hex sizes, and field replacement tips for road use.
The Halifax Automobile Association issues safety first instructions for members. The guidance urges drivers to assume others are idiots and pedestrians seek danger, to picture hills with caverns and curves as threats, framing driving as constant vigilance.
Do not smear the front mudguards with grease when working on the engine. Cover the mudguard with a heavy cloth or leather cover from the tip to the mounting point on the running board. Place the cover over the mudguard during repairs or adjustments to preserve enamel finish.
A simple device uses three inch glass tubing with corks at both ends. Each cork has a threaded spark plug bushing. Fill the tube with sand and gasoline, insert plugs, and shake briskly to clean carbon buildup quickly.
A vintage car maintenance note advises fuel efficiency with a warm engine, cautions on brake lubrication, and suggests carbon removal with gasoline or brush. It covers running on flat tires in soft dirt, avoiding horn use for cow herds, gearset wear, graphite lubrication, battery drain, bluing small metal parts, and preserving springs with proper treatment.
The article advises using pure castile or non alkali soaps for grease removal and warns against gasoline. Use lukewarm water and rinse with a one inch water stream, dry with a chamois, and avoid rotary motions. Interior dusting should use a woolen duster, plate glass with mild soapy alcohol solution, and waxes applied with cheese cloth for even distribution.
A car owner devised a clever safety device to prevent engine overheating. A copper wire soldered to the top of the rear cylinder acts as the heat trigger. when enough heat builds, the solder melts and the engine automatically stops.
After removing the tire for a puncture, run the hand around the wheel to detect a nail. If this step is skipped and a nail caused the puncture, a replacement could fail immediately.
Don’t run wheels out of alignment or let inflation fall below dealer recommendations. Underinflation wastes tires and effort. overinflation is bad. If you like solid tires buy a wagon. Don’t ignore small cuts. a patch saves money. Don’t fit tires smaller than manufacturer weight ratings. Remember to rotate inner tubes every three months. Don’t buy nameless tubes or casings. Reputable makers should name their products.
American Motorist notes the long standing practice of cleaning gasoline engine cylinders with hardened edge scraping tools. It stresses keeping the piston at the top of its sweep to prevent the tool from slipping into the bore and scraping the cylinder wall.
The article explains underinflation as a chief cause of tire failure and gives a quick rule to determine proper air pressure. Divide the load weight by 32 for three inch tires, by 48 for four inch tires, and by 64 for five inch tires to set pressure. Proper pressure regulation by the motor increases tire mileage significantly.
A vintage note urges caution on street races and highway driving. It warns not to overtighten ball bearings or misuse hoses, and stresses checking cooling systems, avoiding rich fuel mixtures, and keeping radiators clean. It also cautions about loose headlamps causing bulb failures and suggests慎 antiseptic care for squeaky springs.
A new rubber tire for cars, designed to be tubeless and punctureproof, has been patented by Thomas G. Watkins of Ingram PA. The tire mirrors the external shape of standard pneumatic tires and can match any diameter and tread pattern. Inside, it features oblong rounded cells each containing a cone of solid live rubber.
A tire invention features a right half opening to reveal air cells and cones that vent air through two small holes to maintain rigidity under pressure. As weight increases, more cone area engages, allowing safe venting during jolts. The system allows partial damage without full failure, beneficial for military vehicles and funeral cars. Inventor Mr Watkins refined the design with engineers and completed the necessary molds.
A car hood dulls sooner than other panels due to temperature swings. Wipe the hood when returning to the garage after rain to remove water quickly and prevent spotting as the metal dries rapidly in the warm surface.
Guidance notes safe handling of storage batteries. Avoid overcharging and excessive discharge. Keep batteries above fully charged, do not allow discharge below plate tops or spill electrolyte. Use distilled water only, prevent metal contact, keep warm dry, and ensure even cell emf and tight connections.
Canada now stands second among nations in cars manufactured and owned per capita. Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. data show 15,000 workers, a $50,000,000 investment, and $100,000,000 yearly car output. Last year 94,000 cars were built and 350,000 motor vehicles were registered, up 13 percent from 1918. One in twenty-three Canadians owns a car versus one in sixteen in the United States.
A guide advises shifting the cross links of tire chains periodically to avoid wear集中. Moving the cross chains prevents concentrated drag at single links and distributes wear across the chain.
Practical advice on caring for a car including engine risks when idling, avoiding gasoline in cleaning, chain tension to prevent damage, dust covers for top-up storage, regular cleaning of springs, keeping springs dry, using spring wire for repairs, and choosing packing for water pump glands to prevent rust.
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