CARE OF THE CAR.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 19941, 30 May 1930, Page 4

CARE OF THE CAR.

POINTS TO WATCH. To prevent front fork stops from removing enamel from the front down tube, slip over them a short length of acetylene tubing well coated inside with rubber solution. This will retain them securely, and a coat of black enamel or brushing cellulose makes a neat job.

Do not operate the windshield wiper while the glass is dry. If the wiper is moved across the surface of dry glass, small particles of dust are likely to leave scratches.

An easy way to clean sparking plugs and other mica surfaces is to wash them in a 10 per cent, solution of acetic acid. This quickly dissolves grease and carbon deposits.

When your engine bucks it may not be carburettor trouble It may be due to improper adjustment of spark plugs or breaker point gaps. Examine these things first. It's easier.

On approaching the loose patch or metal, the clutch should be put right out and neither brake should be touched, leaving the momentum of the vehicle to carry it over the rough surface. "

It will be found that waterproof boot polish, mixed in a saucer with olive oil to form a paste, and then rubbed well into the surface of the hood material will restore a clean black appearance. '

Worn-out spark plugs cause hard starting, excessive drain on the battery, increased petrol consumption, and generally poor engine performance. Replace with new plues everv 10,000 miles at least. fa

If the window elevator or glass on your car is hard to move in raising or lowering, do not attempt to force it. Take your car to an expert, for in forcing the glass or elevator either may become broken.

The consumption of oil practically doubles while driving at 50 to 65 miles an hour as compared with the amount used at 30 miles an hour. The car running at average speed pumps from 150,t0 200 gallons of oil hourly.

Cracks or holes in celluloid windscreens or side curtains can be patched very well in the following manner, and the cost is quite low '— clean the part to be repaired, and cut a patch of celluloid large enough to overlap the crack or hole. Place the article to be repaired on a clean, flat surface, and then smear the two' surfaces to be joined with acetic acid, using a small clean brush for the purpose. Fix the patch on at once quite firmly, and leave it for a few minutes to set. With a little care a neat and permanent repair will be the result* even though it is not. of course, invisible. Acetic acid can be obtained at any chemist's shop.