BREAKDOWNS
CAUSES ANALYSED
Causes of breakdowns dealt with by the Royal Automobile Club (England) have been analysed and are published in the annual summary of the British motor industry for 1930. They are as follows: 1929. 1. Rower Unit—(a) Ignition 20.3 (b) Carburation 2 i 2. Engine—(a) Cylinders and pistons 19-9 (b) Valves meclianisin, cam shaft, lay shaft, secondary and timing gear 9.6 (e) Valves 1-5 (d) Lubrication 3.1 (e) Water circulation 3.1 (f) Crankshaft 9.4 (g) Not stated 9.1 (h) Starting 1-9 6. Transmission and brakes — (a) Clutch ,: -9 (b) Gear box ; 2.4 (c) Coupling, universal joints and propeller shafts (d) Brakes 9.2 4. Buck axle—(a) Axle shafts 14.0 (b) Differential 9-tt (c) Bevels and Worms 9.9 6. Front axle and steering 2.4 6. Road wheels and suspension ... 4.0 7. Lighting failures ".4 8. Accidents ■‘■^.o Total 100 •OBmmmmmmmmmmßßma*
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXIV, 22 January 1931, Page 12
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140BREAKDOWNS Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXIV, 22 January 1931, Page 12
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