WHEN OIL IS A NUISANCE

NZ Truth, Issue 1187, 30 August 1928, Page 15

WHEN OIL IS A NUISANCE

STARTING out with a new car and finding that the amrrjeter does not register charging is not a particularly pleasant discovery. Even less alluring is the possibility of continuing until the battery is ~run down. It may happen that the generator fails to charge as it should, but it is not necessary. to run down the battery or have further trouble. The chances are ten to one that cleaning the generator commutator will supply the remedy. Mechanics frequently are too generous with oil ,on the generator bearings. They take no chances on insufficient lubrication, and so often go to extremes! If the oil gets on the commutator it acts as an . insulation and the generator cannot deliver current.

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