WHILE ENGINE IDLES

NZ Truth, Issue 1201, 6 December 1928, Page 19

WHILE ENGINE IDLES

pREASE points on the chassis which are hardest to get at are not infrequently the moat important. Start on them, flf flt, «•»<* give them a thorough punoh with the gun, then finish oft on the easy ones afterwards. ■ f\: . ■ • . . • I TNIVERSAIi Joints that do not reV tain grease should be repaired. Replacing worn parts will eliminate friction. Give them proper care and greasing to eliminate wear. , • • * MOTORISTS who have trouble with burning valves , should have the tappets set a. few thousandths more clearance than factory specifications. If the valve springs are weak install hew springs or place an extra valve collar to give the spring more tension. ' . ♦ * * ■■ ' WTHEN replacing the rim bolts after " a puncture, if possible place a few drops of oil on the threads. This will make the Job of a Becond tightening easier, and will prevent the nuts freezing tight if left undisturbed for several weeks as they frequently are. a * * x Tp a respectable mileage, is covered ■*• yearly, it is worth while to buy lubi-icating oil m five or ten gallon drums.

T JSE as little Might as possible inside *^ the car when driving ,at night. Keeping 1 the inside of the car dark permits the driver to see ahead more clearly and rests the eyes. * # # WHEN water gets into the petrol the only remedy is a thorough clean out. Empty the whole system from back tank to carburettor and let the water dry out. • • . * A PIECE of good quality rubber r * tubing of three-eighths inch internal diameter is a useful adjunct to the tool kit. It can be used for drawing petrol from the tank and for repairing a broken petrol or oil. pipe. It should be three to four feet long. * ■ * * D33FORE pumping air into a tube make it. a practice to press the valve down .first to blow out any dust from the orifice. A lot of valve trouble is due to dust being forced under the seat. • * * WEEKLY inspection of tyres will pay heavy dividends. The removal of pieces ( of sharp stone, glass, or nails will give weeks of extra life. Gashes should be vulcanised before water rots the fabric.