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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 09, 1925
Page
3
The article explains how car noises reveal mechanical trouble, comparing it to a doctor listening to a heart. It outlines diagnosing methods by system parts, testing clutch and gearbox, and using a flywheel mark and screwdriver approach to locate fault sources.
Instruction on smooth upshifts in a strange car. It explains waiting briefly after clutch release, timing shifts to match gear speeds, and adjusting clutch pedal travel to avoid gear clash. If shifting stalls, use neutral clutch in, raise engine speed, and re-engage for a quick gear change.
A car owner may wish to charge a vehicle battery by methods other than the car’s dynamo. The article discusses occasional alternatives and describes setups involving lamps to transfer charge to the battery.
The article discusses charging from a 220 to 250 volt supply for 6 or 12 volt batteries. It explains why using lamps is wasteful due to large voltage differences and heat in resistors or ramps. A motor generator or rectifier is recommended for efficient charging, with alternating current requiring such solutions.
Car details describe an up to date five seater touring car with careful driver and flexible distance. Ring phone 297 for prompt attention. Address Gisborne Street and names Jasom Thasapean and Us am Brest appear in the text with partial contact hints. Local ad style notes urgency and contact method.
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