“SUN” SERVICE STATION

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 870, 14 January 1930, Page 6

“SUN” SERVICE STATION

“Motordom" section of The Sui J- Queries and Answers Departruei accurate information regarding mechs ever the particular puzzle may be in or motoring information of any kind, ‘ refer the point to men who are rec respective lines. All communications must be acco address (not for publication), and s Motordom ” THE SUN, Auckland. column. L.P. —What can be the trouble with i my Ford, which will run on the battery but miss on the magneto? The wiring is absolutely O.K. * * * I would suggest that the trouble is in the timer, which might need cleaning. R.B. —Can you tell me the best way to remove grease from the water jacket of engine and radiator? I purchased a used car and found the radiator clogged with oil and grease. The water would boil in about 15 minutes. I have bad valves ground in, and decarbonised, tightened fan belt, and on overhauling I found the water jacket lined with thick grease. Disenabled at present time. Cyliners are in good condition, rings a little slack, and starts fairly eassr by hand. I think the grease would cause the heating, but would like your opinion. The car is a Morris Cowley, 1923.

n includes In Its service to readers a nt, ttie object or which Is to give an leal and touring subjects. Wiiati either diagnosing irritating troubles "Headlight" will endeavour to help, or cognised automobile experts In their Mnpanted by the inquirer's name and sent to THE SUN “Service Station Answers will appear weekly in this Place a couple of liandsfui of soda in the radiator and run the motor till it :s hot. Before it cools very much empty the radiator and flush it out thoroughly with a hose. Caustic soda may prove more efficient. Use about half a pint of this. Grease and oil can be removed from the waterjackets in this way, but why not discover how it entered the cooling system ? An ill-fitting or cracked gasket might be the cause. A cracked cylinder block would do it, and be more troublesome. Examine the sump to discover if there is any water in the oil. If there is, suspect a cracked block. Examine the head, too. It may be warped. J.McC. —I am having a lot of trouble with my car. Every now and then—not at all at regrular intervals— the engine stops through lack of benzine I find that the vacuum tank is empty,”' but I had a new vacuum tank fitted just recently, which was the start of the trouble. Would suggest that the new vacuum tank is imperfect as it appears to suck through insufficient petrol. Try widening the hole in the tank inlet.