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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1926
Page
3
Practical tips for diagnosing ignition faults in magneto and battery systems. Notes common causes like loose leads, stuck contact makers, and loose platinum screws. Suggests using a dentist’s mirror, testing methods with a bulb, wiring hacks, and emergency connections. Includes anecdotal account of a breakdown and improvised recovery on a bare road.
The article explains avoiding choke restarting after stalls to prevent raw petrol in cylinders, procedures to clear cylinders by cranking with throttle closed, methods to test wheel alignment by rotating wheels separately to detect rim and axle issues, and tips to adjust fan belt and carburetor spar timing to reduce engine popping from late spark.
This note stresses constant attention to car brakes and stopping distances. It urges every driver to test braking distance at different speeds and road conditions, noting that worn brake bands reduce stopping power and raise crash risk. Regular maintenance keeps stopping within the distance achievable when brakes were new.
A driver turning abruptly right should be avoided by aiming for the gap between the kerb and the rear of the car and braking. If the other vehicle stops, collision is possible. a skid example shows a driver losing grip when tyres ride tramlines.
Car tips warn against reckless coasting and advise safe engine and clutch use. It stresses shifting to neutral only when stopping, and turning off the engine during long coasts to save fuel and reduce coughing in the engine.
A guide explains locating the economical driving speed by coasting on a clear road. Test coasting from different speeds and observe where coasting distance peaks for a minimum speed, then maintain that speed to save fuel. This method relies on careful measurement of coast length at 10, 15, 20, and 25 mph increments.
Back firing in vehicles is the main fire source, caused by too lean a fuel mixture. A flame erupts from the carburetor air intake during back fire and can ignite nearby inflammables. Petrol in drip pans or leaks near the carburetor increase danger. keep pans free, check supply pipes, and ensure proper float valve seating to prevent overflow.
Discussion on brake reliability and maintenance argues most failures stem from maladjustment and poor design. It urges drivers to use engine braking, shift to lower gears, and properly adjust hand brakes to extend lining life and improve stopping.
An unclear historical excerpt discusses using brandy as a restorative and cautions against impure mixtures. It warns nature demands a pure product and mentions medicinal properties as a point of contention, with references to Brandy and a generic restorative.
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