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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1929
Page
5
The article explains engine tuning as music to the motorist with owner or expert service. It covers cleaning burnt points, honing magneto contact surfaces, and setting proper gaps for points and spark plugs to ensure smooth ignition and reliable performance.
An Indianapolis report notes routine tune ups include timing checks, valve adjustments, vacuum tank cleaning, and carburetor screen attention. Emphasizes clean carbon on insulators, proper ignition, and expert carburetor work with seasonal jet and heat adjustments as needed for optimal engine performance.
The 500 mile international speed classic set for May 30 drew early arrivals including Cliff Durant Dave Devans Johnny Seymour Deacon Litz and Bob McDonough. Louis Meyer plans to drive a new car while the car Meyer used to win last year returns with Deacon Litz. Qualifying begins May 26 with 10 mile test runs at an average of 90 mph or more. entries close at midnight May 1.
A new silent shift transmission for 1229 Cadillacs and Lasalle cars is highlighted as a major achievement. Developed by Oregon engineer Farl A. Thompson with Cadillac and General Motors teams, the system shifts with two motions and adds ease and quiet to driving. Extensive testing powered the design, reaching over a million miles of road and lab trials before production.
Local Dunlop dealer P F Klein showcases a seven foot high, sixteen inch wide airplane tire weighing 200 pounds. The exhibit from Dunlop Tire and Rubber Co. was displayed at an aviation show in Buffalo and contrasts with Dunlop’s auto tires. Klein predicts rapid growth in airplane tire demand within three years as aviation tech expands.
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