NOW AND THEN

Horowhenua Chronicle, 26 September 1928, Page 2

NOW AND THEN

ATTENTION TO MERE DETAILS! HOW TO SAVE MONEY. Cans of to-day will run for long periods. without-, much mechanical adjustment, but they will not continue so to run indefinitely, and economy of operation includes such periodical attention to mere details as shall prevent breakdown -or gueh : aaakk%x-. pensive trouble eventually. ‘ In the matter of springs, for instance wc can get harsh running and wear w hich wall mean expensive replacement unless these parts are attended to. Spring shackles which are worn loose wall cause sway w'hich may seriously interfere with the economical transmission of the power. Springs which fiave ‘ settled down' may cause the same, and also may have the effect of wringing the • bodywork and cause looseniugof the body framing joints and bad fitting! doors; not to mention the annoying rattle which may be set up. Springs should bo carefully lubricated and kept lubricated. •There is no excuse for the neglect of this obvious service, since the makers of practically all ears send out their vehicles fitted with grease-containing or oil lubricative, leather gaiters. Good flexible springing is one of the greatest elements in the conservation of tyres. Harsh, unyielding springs cause the wheels to Gounee off the road and to make contact with it again with considerable abrasive friction, especially in the case of the rear wheels. This means excessive tyre wear. Therefore, it becomes imperative if economy of tyre -service is to be maintained that the springs should be well looked after, periodically examined, and continually lubricated. The spring gaiter may hide a spring defect. It has been known of springs even when well lubricated in gaiters, to have a leaf broken near the spring plate. This cannot be ascertained except by an extra sagging of that spring. . _ It may arise from high speeds over bad roads or sudden brakings in emergency, or even sudden, accelerations on low gear —a prolific cause of trouble of all kinds. A little care over this matter wall save pounds in repair and replacements, and will ensure easy riding, and economy of upkeep and operation.