Handy Hints By The Way

NZ Truth, Issue 1212, 21 February 1929, Page 19

Handy Hints By The Way

I A TEMPORARY fuse can be made' ! * I * by wrapping 3. burnt out fuse m [ tin foil. Be sure that the fuse is not short circuited, or the battery will run down. . * # • LJEADLAMP reflectors should never *■ *■ be touched with the hands. To clean, use a mixture of lamp black and denatured alcohol, wiping from centre outward. j #■■.-* * TP you do not have an emergency ■*• tank, fill a couple of pint bottles with gasoline and place m car' pocket. By pouring even one pint into vacuum tank; one .can often drive to the- nearest gasoline station.

W^HEN stalled m mud, snow or sand, , do not spin wheels by allowing motor to race. This causes the wheels to bury deeper. Remove all obstacles fro_m immediately m front of all four wheels, use low gear, and apply foot brake if necessary to keep wheels turning slowly. * * • TF your car has been left for some time, it is a good plan to remove the spark plugs or priming cups and squirt a little oil on each piston before starting the motor. This assists m lubricating cylinder Avails which may be dry and easily scored. .# # * I WHEN going on a long trip always I¥Y carry an extra fan belt.