Of Interest to Motor Car Owners on Roadside Gear
A practical guide for motorists detailing useful items to carry when touring by car. The author advises compact blocks of wood, matting, branches, stones, tyre chains, an axe, a sturdy shovel, and a long rope for towing. Also notes the Royal Automobile Club of Australia’s eight day reliability trial won by a Buick Sedan driven by P. A. McIntosh of Sydney, with Willys Knight Four and a private Vauxhall close behind. The report covers race segments, hill climbs, and post-run checks at Narooma, Kiama, and Sydney, emphasizing mechanical soundness and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Automobile Club of Australia
P. A. Mcintosh
Sydney
Jone
BUC
Psh
Busick
Willys-Knight
Posible UA
Vauxhall
Competitons
Narooma
N.S.W
Kiama
Canjola Mountain
Parle
Garrick
Alvis
Kinma
Remarkable NSW Eight Days Win by Closed Car
The final official results of the event show a remarkable eight days victory for a closed car entry in New South Wales. Details confirm the winner and timing, with officials noting the unique duration and outcome of the race.
A Simple Gauge for Aligning Wheels
A wood gauge with two bolts forms a self positioning tool for wheel alignment. It uses a long crossbar with two short ends as test points to bring gauge points to the wheel centers, avoiding a separate mounting platform.
Cycle Spokes as Control Rods in DIY Tuning
Many car owners seek neater ways to add air or improve performance by using motorcycle spokes as control rods. The method describes cutting hub ends, straightening spokes, threading ends, filing nipples to an oblong shape, and joining spokes with threaded nipples to the desired length.
Pressure Feed with Grease Cup
Useful method to lubricate bearings with a grease cup in cold weather. A string is wound around the cup and pulled to screw in the grease, allowing easier filling and refilling without damaging the cup. Reversing the string assists removal for refilling and prevents overforce.
Cleaning a Radiator Internally Simple rust removal method
A simple radiator cleaning method uses a teaspoonful of household whiting to convert rust to metallic iron and break down mineral grease. After two or three days the tubs plate appears clean and the water becomes transparent. While the engine runs, drain the water and refill the deficit with a hose.
How to Check Ford Oil Level Efficiently
Guidance on confirming oil quantity in Ford engines. By placing white paper under the overflow cock, you hear dripping and see whether oil is overflowing. The method avoids extra trips to the engine front and helps judge sufficiency from a simple white surface observation.
Preventing Bonnet Rattle Plan With Felt Cushions
The article discusses reducing bonnet rattle on radiators by threading canvas strips through the bonnet flange and advises inserting small thick felt under each tape loop. This yields a neater, secure cushion compared with rubber or loose felt.
Seven Passenger Hudson for Hire
Darcy Walker advertises a seven passenger Hudson for hire with phone contact listed as 43 for inquiries and arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson For Hire
Darcy Walker
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Oldsmobile
Sponta
Riley Flyer
England
ARIEL
Windmil
Webb Bros
W. G. Reinhard
Maughan Street
Fulton’s Motors
BUICK
George Paul
Wellington
McIntosh & Sons Limited
Phillip Street
Dopsee Brothers Motor Car
Dodge Brothers
Sranparnniseo Motors Limited
Castlereagh Street
Absociate
JRS
Loneragan
Gulgong
COY
Abel Wilkins & CO
Saleewan W
Wallis
Worboys
Ascertaintae
Ford Oil
Blanca
Lely
Aaa
Wade
Kee
Rugby
Rugy's
TPS
Ita New Pontopeat
California
H.T. Magneto
G. P. Wall & Son Distributors
Yeoval
Nash
Chas. W. Nash
Kenosha
Nash Motors Company
Duce
Ns.w
Percy Street
Essex
Hudson-Essex
Hudson-Easex
Hudson and Essex Care
Hudson and Eaux
Hiudson-Emex
Abewt
Basan Rowena
Rann Tym Sa
Oval
Great Western Motor and Cycle Works
A. E. Musgrove
Dalgety & Co, Ltd
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