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  2. FOR THE MOTORIST.

    Most motorists know that they should not run the motor in a closed garage (writes E. H. Scott, of the Australian Technical Service), yet ...

    Article : 415 words
  3. MOTOR CYCLE ADVANTAGES.

    Those motor cyclists who have been riding for a fairly long period would immediately agree that the great difference between the motor-cycles of ...

    Article : 314 words
  4. EFFECTIVE BRAKING.

    Any brake, to be considered 100 per cent, effective, should be capable of practically locking the wheels on a hard, dry, level road. This provides ...

    Article : 172 words
  5. INSPECT YOUR WIRING.

    If car owners would make a point of inspecting the wiring on their machines two or three times a year, a lot of trouble would be avoided. There ...

    Article : 133 words
  6. SPARKING PLUG GAP.

    Among the instructions given to drivers is that the sparking plug gap should not exceed one-sixty-fourth of an inch. Some motorists have found, ...

    Article : 120 words
  7. LUBRICATION LOGIC.

    There is a logical argument for changing the oil in the crankshaft every 500 miles or so. Here it is: The dilution of cylinder oil in ...

    Article : 263 words
  8. JAMMED SELF-STARTERS.

    When the self-starter is engaged end the battery is too flat to turn the engine over fast enough to start it, it may become jammed. The ...

    Article : 94 words
  9. RELIABILITY CONTEST.

    It is anticipated that the Royal Automobile Club of Victoria will shortly he issuing particulars and conditions for the forthcoming Alpine reliability ...

    Article : 505 words
  10. ATTACHING A SIDECAR.

    Many motor cyclists like to use a machine solo as a general rule, but to fit a light sidecar on special occasions. Some sidecars have so-called quickly ...

    Article : 244 words
  11. A CLUTCH PLATE TIP.

    With a multi-plate clutch running in oil, it is often difficult to engage bottom gear. If the clutchshaft will not stop spinning it is a good plan to ...

    Article : 165 words
  12. MECHANICAL BRAKES.

    When a car is provided with good brakes, and more especially with four-wheel brakes, some drivers are inclined to get careless, and take risks ...

    Article : 404 words
  13. THE SMALL CAR.

    Signs are not wanting that small car manufacturers—among whom are numbered many makers of world-famous large cars—are leaving no stone ...

    Article : 175 words
  14. TO ADVERTISERS.

    CONTRACT ADVERTISERS are notified that all Alterations of Contract Advertisements for Tuesday's. ...

    Article : 96 words
  15. BRAKES AND SPEED.

    Some motorists overlook the fact that the rate of retardation of a car decreases with increase of speed and momentum. A ear with rear wheel ...

    Article : 187 words
  16. AUTOMOBILE GAINS.

    Comparing the number of automobiles in use in the United States of America with the amount of money in circulation, the United States ...

    Article : 121 words
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