MOTORS AND MOTORING

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3141, 20 July 1917, Page 9

MOTORS AND MOTORING

(By "Clutch.") A Lubricating Device. So vital is the necessity for lubrication of tlio engine that the .average motorist is always careful, to inspect the oiling system ljoforo using the car, and some, times during an extended run; and, recognising the importance of tlio matter, an Italian mochaniq has evolved an electric switch, that operates -when the oil pressure in the lpubricating system of a car fails. It appears to be rather a complicated device, though a small 0110, and several experts have ventured the opinion that the switch may l>c operated if the engine becomes very hot, when the oil is thinned, or when the engine revolution drops to a low rate in each case causing a reduction in the oil pressure. A British Forecast. The question of Freetrado or Protection is of especial importance to the English motor-car manufacturer, says the "Motor News." Comparatively speaking, our foreign and colonial trade has been infinitesimal, and has been absolutely overshadowed by the American. Wo must cater specially for these markets by tlie production of a quantity car of high grade and devoid of expensive accessories. As regards the colonies, we are up against certain difficulties. The roads [ require very ample clearance and large wheels. Surely it would bo possiblo to produce a modification of the quantity car intended for Great Britain which would suit the colonics. Larger wheels wouild ensuro sufficient clearance and also render the travelling easier over rough roads. This would probably necessitate <*v lower ratio in the gears, Tmt that ouglit not ,to l>o a serious matter where cars are ljoing supplied in largo quantities. Thus tlio same type, with a comparatively slight modification, would suiit the colonial market. The war has brought tlio colonics into close touch with tlio Mother Country. They are anxious and willing to purchase our goods, but wo must supply them with care which will suit colonial needs and at a reasonable price. They will gladly pay more for a good British car of suitable design than for an American, provided tho difference in prico is not too great. The mere sale of these cars is not sufficient, however. Provision will lmvo to bo made for tlio immediate supply of spare parts, and an organisation built up to ensure proper "service,'" as is dono in the case of the American products. Here and Thero. Every motor driver has experienced the discomfort of dust in tho eyes nnd the effects of cold winds. A Kansas motorist says theso discomforts may bo greatly alleviated by applying oil along the eyeslnshes. This will catch most of the dust before it can onter tho eye. and also it protcols the eyes from ohilJing by cold winds. Seven of the leading motor cycle manufacturers of America lmvo signed an agreement to withdraw from giving trado backing to racing men. This moans that riders will havo to pay for their machines, etc., and will all bo placed on an equal footing. Furthermore, no special racing machines will bo constructed, and stock models will havo to bo used plus any little improvements the riders call fiany out themselves. Tho steady increase in tho prico of benzine and tyres in Sweden has resulted in the second ircreaso of taxi-cab farce sinco the war began. It runs from 25 to 33 per cent. The prico of tyres lias increased' from ISS to 800 crowns apiece. Owing to tho scarcity of bo.nzino tlio. operation of private automobiles is to lie greatly restricted. No benzine may bo sold to the owners of automobiles used for pleasure. Lighting-lip time:—To-day, 4.H p.m. Next Friday, 1.50 p.m. To Motorists.—Save one-fourth' Benzine by using Speedier Vaporiser on your encrine. Oar size, 255.; Cycle size, 15s. Thirty days' trial.' Cash refunded if not satisfied. TC. Miller, Main Street. Greytown North.—Advt.