THE REAR LIGHT
The rear light is a small thing, yet on it may depend not only the safety of the driver and passengers, but also that of other road users. A surprising number of vehicles are to be seen on the roads carrying rear lights which are so dim as to be scarcely visible to overtaking traffic, except at a very short distance. Quite apart from the danger created by the use of such lights, they are often inadequate to illuminate the rear number plate. An ineffective rear light and a poor-ly-illuminated number plate may result from an accumulation of dust on the bulb of the lamp. The blackening of bulbs, too, is a sign that their useful life is at an end, and they should be replaced as soon as possible. It is advisable to make sure tiiat the rear lights are kept clean and in good working order.
Loss of power often can be traced to a leaky cylinder head gasket. Another effect is that water gets into the crankcase and dilutes the oil. One test is to examine the water in the radiator with ,the motor running. If bubbles appear, look for a defective gasket. A scum of oil may also be noted on the surface of the water.
A bent or sagged axle or badly worn king pins and bushings will cause difficulty in steering.
When the sister-ship to the Normandie is built it will have a garage for 100 cars.
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Evening Post, Volume CXXVI, Issue 151, 23 December 1938, Page 5
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246THE REAR LIGHT Evening Post, Volume CXXVI, Issue 151, 23 December 1938, Page 5
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