DID YOU KNOW?

Bay of Plenty Times, Volume LXXI, Issue 13056, 26 January 1943, Page 3

DID YOU KNOW?

I Fan belt tension should be examined periodically. The proper adjustment is obtained when the fan can be turned by hand with slight effort and without turning the belt. When the belt is worn or greasesoaked, replace it to prevent slip, which can cause overheating and low or "irregular generator charge rate. A torn or split fan belt is weak, and suffers vibration periods that cause • engine vibration and noise. It is liable to break suddenly. Examine the vee type pulley for indications of belt trouble. The bottom should not be shiny; otherwise friction on the sides will be negligible. The best belt should not protrude too far out of the pulley.

When the engine becames loaded with carbon it will have a sharp knock on a hard pull. This knock sometimes may be stopped by retarding the spark. However, if there is too much carbon, retarding the spark will not correct the condition.

When the engine labours on the level as though it were on a steep grade, and especially if it gets hot and knocks, look at the oil system, as this is a sign of lack of lubrication. As a rule when the bearings do not get oil they will bind and put a great loan on the engine.

Aa uncorrected trouble with, the engine frequently leads to still other troubles. For instance ,take such a commonplace malady as a miss in the engine. It means that the unburned petrol is allowed to seep down into the crankcase. There it dilutes i.he oil and opens the way to the whole host of troubles that may spring from under-lubrication.

Body squeaks are most difficult to locate. One way to overcome them is to spray penetrating oil on the underside of the body, particularly around bolts. This should help to eliminate the noise, if it is due to slight motion at the securing points. If the car can be jacked up, it is a good plan to spray the oil all over the chassis, so that it can work its way into every possible corner where squeaks may develop.