CAUSES OF “BUCKING"
When a car that ordinarily runs with pleasant smoothness at slow speeds in top gear .shows a tendency to “buck” when throttled down to a reasonably low speed, or when the accelerator is opened, it is wisest to lose no time in investigating the trouble. Very often it may he due to some simple engine fault, such ns a dirty or oiled-up plug, a valve which is not working as it should, or partial obstruction of the carburettor jets. But if a test of the engine shows that all is well in those respects, a systematic investigation of the transmission should be made, for “bucking” not attributable to the bad performance of the engine connotes play or looseness at some point in the transmission line, and if it is neglected more harmful wear and tear may result.
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/HAWST19320220.2.100
Bibliographic details
Hawera Star, Volume LI, 20 February 1932, Page 13
Word Count
140CAUSES OF “BUCKING" Hawera Star, Volume LI, 20 February 1932, Page 13
Using This Item
Stuff Ltd is the copyright owner for the Hawera Star. You can reproduce in-copyright material from this newspaper for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 3.0 New Zealand licence. This newspaper is not available for commercial use without the consent of Stuff Ltd. For advice on reproduction of out-of-copyright material from this newspaper, please refer to the Copyright guide.