CARE OF THE CAR.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 18905, 21 January 1927, Page 6

CARE OF THE CAR.

Generator Brushes. Examine the generator brushes at least twice a year. The principal troubles to which the brushes are subject include the sticking of the brushes in the holders, brushes fitting poorly to the commutator, weak holder spring and brushes grounded by oil, dirt, or carbon particles. ■+ Slipping Gear Explained. 'When the gears acquire the habit of slipping back into neutral from high or second, the trouble is due to the shifter forks. If they are worn the gears will not always be fully engaged, and where there is considerable strain or vibration (as in climbing a steep hill in second) it will bo necessary to hold the shift lever in the desired position. Misalignment of the forks will often cause the. gears to slip back to neutral from any position, particularly annoy ing in the case of slippage from high to neutral when descending grades. If the trouble is confined to the latter and is slight, it can often be overcome by avoiding sudden application of power or brakes, and by gentle handling of the clutch. Vacuum Windshield Wiper. If the car is equipped with a vacuum windshield wiper and the vacuum tank does not fill readily, especially when climbing hills, examine the rubber hose to the wiper. If it is cracked, the air will leak through. Disconnect the hose at the intake manifold, plugging the hole with a piece of wood until a nctf hoso can be installed. A Summer Touring Tip. Do not forget to check the condition of the water hoso from the radiator to the water pump, and from the cylindGJ to the radiator before starting the summer touring trip. Many a v trip has been spoiled and frequently the engine overheated as the result of a broken hose or from a loose lining curling up and stopping the water flow. see that the air,pressure in one tyre corresponds with that in the same tyro on the other wheel.